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March 2019
Discussion on “Miriam’s Well: A Modern Day Exodus”
Temple Sha’arey Shalom, Springfield, following 8 p.m. services. Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg will read from and discuss her new novel. Call 973-379-5387.
Find out more »Human Trafficking – Protecting Our Children
On Sunday, March 31st at 9:30 am, Temple Shalom’s Caring and Social Action committees will host a breakfast program open to the community. The topic is Human Trafficking in Monmouth County and New Jersey. The featured speakers are Debbie Riveros of the Monmouth County Child Advocacy Center and Tara Wilson, Assistant County Prosecutor. They are part of a task force responsible for identifying and responding to human trafficking in Monmouth County. At this presentation they will provide the information needed…
Find out more »Organ donation
“The Story of a New Kidney and a New Life” will be presented at 11:15 a.m. at Congregation B’nai Israel, Rumson. The program will feature donor recipient Art Steinman and will include a discussion on the Jewish view of organ donation with Rabbi Dov Goldberg. Refreshments will be served. Contact emilie.kovit-meyer@cbirumson.org or 732-842-1800, ext. 203.
Find out more »Torathon
Thirteen rabbis covering the Jewish experience from various perspectives will participate in a four-session Torathon on Sunday, March 31, 1-5 p.m. at Congregation Beth Ohr, Old Bridge. This program is made possible by a gift from the Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey. Registration begins at 12:30 and costs $5. Attendees are requested to bring a donation of canned food for the Old Bridge Food Bank. Call Phyllis Greenberg at 732-257-1523 or Linda Benish at 609-426-8727.
Find out more »The History of the Italian Jews
A talk by Rabbi Michael Klein (Rabbi Emeritus, Congregation Ahavat Olam, Howell, NJ) $8 members, $10 non-members
Find out more »April 2019
Lunch and Learn
White Meadow Temple, Rockaway, 11:30 a.m. Seniors’ program with Rabbi Charlie Popky. Bring a dairy lunch. A $2 donation is suggested. RSVP to Nadine Armus at 973-627-7011 or narmusna163@gmail.com.
Find out more »One Jew Who Took on the KGB: An Evening with Rabbi Yosef Mendelevich
Chai Center-Chabad, Short Hills, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 in advance and are available at chaicenterchabad.org/event/against or call 732-693-6944.
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Jewish journaling
“Our Stories, Ourselves — Jewish Journaling and More,” facilitated by Michele Bernstein Klausner, director of The Journal Center, is held at the Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth Country, Freehold, Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.-noon. It is based on the museum’s exhibit “Three Centuries of Growth and Change: A History of Jews in Monmouth County.” The fee is $5 per session. Call 732-252-6990 or visit jhmomc.org.
Find out more »“Financial Basics for the 50+”
Senior Resource Center at The Lavy House, Westfield, 11:30 a.m. A light kosher lunch will be served. The center is a joint venture between Jewish Family Service of Central NJ and Temple Emanu-El of Westfield. RSVP to info@jfscentralnj.org or 908-352-8375.
Find out more »“Do Animals Have Souls: A Pet Lover’s Guide to Spirituality”
Oheb Shalom Congregation, South Orange, 8 p.m. Speaker: Rabbi Ron Jacobs. Call 973-762-7067.
Find out more »Job hunting
“Getting the Job — Using Emotional Intelligence in your Job Search” will be the focus of the next job seekers success group sponsored by Jewish Family Service of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties, Somerville, on Wednesday, April 3, 7-9 p.m. RSVP to Elise Prezant at 908-725-7799, ext. 108, or eprezant@JewishFamilySvc.org.
Find out more »Great Minds Salon: Using Israeli Technology To Take On The World
Allon Bloch will be speaking about “Using Israeli Technology To Take On The World”. Using Israeli technology to take on the world Allon will describe his experiences in building major companies such as Wix (small business website and infrastructure platform, multi-billion value on Nasdaq), Vroom (large online car retailer) and K (emerging AI driven primary care digital health company). Allon will detail how he leverages Israeli technical knowhow and creativity to build global companies and why he enjoys being the…
Find out more »Current events
“Current Events and Controversies 2019” will be held with Bob Galante on Fridays, April 5, 12, May 3, 10, 17, and 24; 10 to 11:30 a.m. The cost is $60, $48 JCC members. Call 732-593-5958.
Find out more »Scholar in residence
Jeffrey Gurock, professor of Jewish History at Yeshiva University, will serve as scholar in residence at Monmouth Reform Temple, Tinton Falls. He will present “From the Journals of Rabbi Mordechai Kaplan,” 10:30 a.m.-noon, a study session with documents from the Kaplan diaries. After a complimentary buffet luncheon at 12:15 p.m., Gurock will speak at 1 on “The Jews of Harlem, Past and Present.” Contact office@monmouthreformtemple.org or 732-747-9365.
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