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February 2019
“Let’s Get Physical: Jewish Perspectives on the Body”
Bnai Keshet’s Kaplan Minyan, Montclair, 10:30 a.m. With Rabbi Daniel Brenner, founder of Klezmer Aerobics and chief of education at Moving Traditions. Visit bnaikeshet.org/event/kaplanminyans.
Find out more »Adult Beginner Hebrew Class
Aleph, Bet and Beyond Sundays: January 27, February 3, 10, 24 and March 3 Ever wanted to learn how to read Hebrew? This class is for you! From Aleph – Tav….and everything in between, this class will begin with the Hebrew letters and vowels. Participants will be guided on the path toward Hebrew reading. The class will also teach basic prayer vocabulary as well as spoken Hebrew phrases and idioms. $36 for all 5 classes (includes book). Open to the…
Find out more »President’s Day Yeshiva Learning
Yeshiva Tiferes Bachurim at Rabbinical College of America, Morristown, 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. There is a $25 suggested donation; includes breakfast and lunch. RSVP at yeshivanj.com/event or text 973-668-3219.
Find out more »Tuesday Talmud
The Tuesday Talmud Class at Oheb Shalom Congregation, South Orange, continues on Feb. 18 at noon and will run through the spring. The free class, which is open to the community with texts provided, has rotating volunteer rabbis as teachers. Participants are studying tractate Ta’anit, which is available on the web or through the Sefaria app. Bring a dairy lunch. For more information and a schedule of classes, e-mail Babette Tenzer at rockytdog@aol.com.
Find out more »Justice, Justice Shall You Pursue: Standards of Evidence in the Talmud
Chabad of West Orange, 7:30 p.m. RSVP to rabbi@chabadwestorange.com or 973-325-6311 or go to chabadwestorange.com.
Find out more »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 »“God Is Imperfect, And So Are We!”
B’nai Shalom, West Orange, 7 p.m. Discussion with Rabbi Mark Biller related to the Book of Genesis. Visit bnaishalom.net or call 973-731-0160.
Find out more »CLE accredited JLI course “Crime & Consequence”
wAn intriguing, thought provoking CLE (Continued Legal Education) accredited 6 week course for 10.8 Ethic credits! "Crime & Consequence" Exploring 3000 years of Talmudic perspective on conviction, sentencing, and criminal rehabilitation. If you are a Lawyer, an activist, or a passionate voter who cares deeply about society and Prison reform.. then this is for YOU! Classes are given in Princeton & Robbinsville, NJ. Register at jewishrobbinsville.com/jli or email rabbiychaiton@gmail.com for more information!
Find out more »Booked to Cook Event
Temple Shalom is hosting a “Booked to Cook” event that is open to the community. It will take place on February 20th from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. The program features Shannon Sarna Goldberg, author of Modern Jewish Baker. Her book offers step-by-step instructions for the core doughs of Jewish baking while adding modern flavors and new ideas. The cost is $40 and includes a light meal and a glass of wine. The evening includes sampling of foods from the…
Find out more »Nosh & Drosh
Sponsored by The Jewish Center Drop in for a morning of schmoozing, discussion, connecting and inclusion. Our new format will include a combination of guest leaders and self-guided discussions. February 21, March 21, April 11*, May 16, June 20, 2019 *not meeting on our usual third Thursday of the month due to a Jewish holiday* We will meet at Bon Appetit in the Princeton Shopping Center Questions? Contact the “Nosh & Drosh” Co-chairs: Lauren Neufeld 908-216-1412; laurenhneufeld@gmail.com or Cynthia Neufeld…
Find out more »“How the Kidnapping of Edgardo Mortara Led to the Fall of the Papal State”
Adult Forum of Congregation B’nai Israel, Millburn, 12:30 p.m. With Hirschhorn speaker Joe Rapaport. Cost is $12, $10 Adult Forum members. RSVP to Lois at 973-533-1809 with lunch order.
Find out more »Religion and Conflict Across the Globe: Is There a Remedy?
Presented by Professor Peter Ochs Recent news headlines seem to give secularists more courage to say “We told you so!” Is religion itself really dangerous to humankind? Or has it taken western diplomats too long to realize that religious groups do not necessarily act like other social groups? The thesis of this presentation is that there are religious resources for peace as well as conflict, that it takes special knowledge to understand religions, and that new coalitions of government and…
Find out more »Israel’s Election: What to Look For
B’nai Shalom, West Orange, 8:30 p.m. Visit bnaishalom.net or call 973-731-0160.
Find out more »Current events
“Current Events and Controversies 2019” will be held over two sessions with Bob Galante: Fridays, Feb. 22-March 29; and Fridays, April 5, 12, May 3, 10, 17, and 24; all from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Each session costs $60, $48 for JCC members. Call 732-593-5958.
Find out more »Temple Emanu-El’s Jewish Disability Awareness Acceptance and Inclusion Shabbat
February is Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion month! Help us celebrate the diversity of our community and together, create an inclusive Shabbat experience for all. We are proud to welcome our guest speaker: author and Jewish educator Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer. Following services, join us for dinner and special program that Gabby will facilitate. Dinner Costs: Membership Rate Children: $15 Adults: $25 Not-Yet Member Rate Children: $18 Adults: $30 If the cost of the dinner is an issue, please speak with…
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