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January 2019
An Evening with Lila Kagedan
Join Rabbi Lila Kagedan, the first female Rabbi hired by an Orthodox synagogue, for a special evening where she will speak about her personal journey to the rabbinate, as well as the halachic basis supporting women in the rabbinate. The evening will be a combination of text, personal narrative and Q&A. A light dinner will be served. Please RSVP at: https://tewnj.org/rabbi-lila-kagedan
Find out more »Mercer County Jewish Genealogy Society at Beth El Synagogue January Meeting
On Sunday, January 13, 2019 at 7:30 pm, the Beth El Synagogue of East Windsor, Mercer County Genealogy Society presents “How to Build a Family Tree on the Web”. Lew Meixler, the Chair of the Mercer County Jewish Genealogy Society at Beth El Synagogue will provide a slide presentation showing step by step how to build a family tree on-line, add media, merge duplicate entrees without losing information, fix some typical errors and how to use some helpful search techniques.…
Find out more »Online family trees
“How to Build a Family Tree on the Web” will be presented by Lew Meixler, chair of the Mercer County Jewish Genealogy Society at Beth El Synagogue, on Sunday, Jan. 13, at 7:30 p.m. at the East Windsor synagogue. Call 609-443-4454 or go to bethel.net.
Find out more »“Yes, It Happens in the Jewish Community, Too” – 3 Part Workshop Series
A 3 Part Workshop Series to gain awareness and a better understanding of how to cope with life’s challenges. We will explore the topics of ADHD/Learning Disabilities, Behavioral Health/Mental Illness and Substance Abuse/Addiction. Each workshop will offer a Jewish perspective and feature an expert speaker. We will learn to confront these challenges and replace the stigma with knowledge, coping strategies and resources. (Please note the first one starts at 7 pm and the other 2 at 8 pm) Workshop 1 -…
Find out more »Anti-Semitic hate Speech and Bots Epidemic
Dr. Joel Finkelstein, Founder and Director of the Network Contagion Institute What role do digital social networks play in propagating antisemitism, both online and in the real world? We will explore the psychological and political dimensions of the newest frontier in the world’s oldest epidemic. After spending recent months preparing and completing this data, Dr. Finkelstein of Princeton University has developed a powerful research story about the new epidemic of online hate speech – and in the darkest corners of…
Find out more »God, Torah and Israel
Franz Rosenzweig, a German Jewish Theologian and philosopher created the Star of Redemption, connecting God, Torah and Israel through the actions of Creation, Revelation and Redemption. Join us for the first half of this 6-part series as they examine the core concepts of God, Torah and Israel and their place in Jewish tradition and connection to our lives today. This week Cantor Stuart Binder will discuss God.
Find out more »“Artificial Intelligence, Its Development and What May be Looming in the Future”
Adult Forum of Congregation B’nai Israel, Millburn, 12:30 p.m. With Hirschhorn speaker Dr. Mark Grebenau. Cost is $12, $10 Adult Forum members. RSVP to Lois at 973-533-1809.
Find out more »Beth El Synagogue Seniors January Meeting
On Thursday, January 17, 2019 at 1:00 pm, the Beth El Synagogue of East Windsor Seniors present “How The Jews Got Their Names”. Beth El Synagogue is located at 50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor, NJ, 08520; 609-443-4454; www.bethel.net.
Find out more »Irving Berlin
“Irving Berlin, an American Institution: An Illustrated Lecture” will be presented by historian Marty Schneit on Thursday, Jan. 17, at 1 p.m. at Franklin Township Community/Senior Center, Somerset. The program is sponsored by JCC of Middlesex County and the Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey. RSVP to 732-873-1991 or go to franklintwpnj.org.
Find out more »What’s in a name?
“How The Jews Got Their Names” will be presented by Laurie Dinerstein-Kurs on Thursday, Jan. 17, at 1 p.m. at Beth El Synagogue, East Windsor. The program is cosponsored by Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Mercer County. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP to Beth Englezos at bethe@jfcsonline.org or 609-987-8100, ext. 126.
Find out more »Message in a Bottle
B’nai Shalom, West Orange, 7 p.m. An exploration by Robert Lichtman, chief Jewish learning officer, Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ, of how followers of the Vilna Gaon reached out in the early 19th century to contact the “lost tribes” of Israel. Register at bnaishalom.net/events.php# or call 973-731-0160.
Find out more »Shabbat Shirah Honoring the Memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Temple Beth Am, Parsippany, 7:30 p.m. Guest speaker is Pastor Carolyn McCombs. Call 973-877-0046.
Find out more »Jewish Singles Event 50+
Singles evening featuring entertainment, inspirational speaker, activities, and refreshments. Admission is $18. To register, go to RandolphJewish.com/JSE.
Find out more »Theatre, Activism, and Tikkun Olam
Kaplan Minyan at Bnai Keshet, Montclair, 10:30 a.m. Speaker is Ari Laura Kreith, Luna Stage artistic director. Call 973-746-4889.
Find out more »Interfaith MLK Jr. Day Service
St. Paul Baptist Church, Montclair, noon. Guest speaker is Rev. Dr. Charles Franklin Boyer, a third-generation African Methodist Episcopal preacher of Bethel AME, Woodbury. Sponsors include Montclair Interfaith Clergy Association and Montclair African American Clergy Association. Call 973-746-8338.
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