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December 2018
Modern Issues in American Judaism
Second in three-part contemporary issues series sponsored by National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), West Morris Section, and presented by Rabbi Steven Bayar, noon at Morris County Library, Whippany. Concludes Dec. 11. RSVP to iadpr@aol.com.
Find out more »“American Judaism and Demographics: Where are We and Where Do We Go from Here?”
Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel, South Orange, 12:15 p.m. Free lunch and learn with Rabbi Daniel Cohen. Cosponsored by PrimeConnection, TSTI’s group for adults ages 67+. Go to tsti.org/calendar/class-lunch-learn register.
Find out more »Job loss after 50
“To Survive and Thrive After a Job Loss When You’re 50 +/- Years Old” will be the topic of the next job seekers success group meeting to be held on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 7-9 p.m. at Jewish Family Service of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties’ Somerville office. RSVP to Elise Prezant at 908-725-7799, ext. 108, or eprezant@JewishFamilySvc.org.
Find out more »Yiddish Short Stories
Join Rabbi Adena Blum for the first of this two-part series focusing on the social, political and religious societal commentaries of 20th century Yiddish writers. Stories will be in English; no knowledge of Yiddish required. Free and Open to the Community.
Find out more »Viewing Reception: Synagogues of Newark
Newark Public Library, 6 p.m. Program includes menorah lighting, synagogue stories, shofar demonstration, and viewing of “The Synagogues of Newark” exhibit; light refreshments will be served. Sponsored by The Jewish Museum of New Jersey and Congregation Ahavas Sholom. Call 973-733-7784.
Find out more »Author Talk
Congregation Beth Israel, Scotch Plains, 7 p.m. V. Lakshmi, author of the memoir “Finding Your Way When Life Changes Your Plans: A Memoir of Adoption, Loss of Motherhood and Rediscovering Home,” was born in a remote village in India and was adopted and raised by a Jewish family in the United States. Contact Lisa Melville at lisamelville9@gmail.com or call 908-889-1830.
Find out more »Holocaust educators’ conference
The 17th Annual Council of Holocaust Educators Conference, “Contemporary Issues: Relevance of History and the Human Struggle,” will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the Center for Holocaust, Human Rights and Genocide Education at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft. The cost is $50. Register at chhange.org.
Find out more »Hebrew club
Chug Ivrit, sponsored by Raritan Valley Hadassah for intermediate to advanced Hebrew speakers, will meet on Sunday, Dec. 9, at 11 a.m. at a private Edison home. RSVP to Rachel at 732-819-9298 or rachel@weintraubworld.net.
Find out more »Workshop: Albanian Muslim Rescuers during the Holocaust
Learn more about the experiences of Albanian Muslims who - at great risk to their own lives - saved Jews during the Holocaust. Professional development workshop and BESA photo exhibit presented by the American Society for Vashem at Kean University. Educational resources will be distributed for classroom use. Free to the public with pre-registration: agoldber@kean.edu
Find out more »How Can I Relate to a G-d I Cannot See?
Chabad of West Orange Jewish Learning Institute Lecture with Rabbi Mendy Kasowitz, 7:30 p.m. Cost is $20. RSVP to rabbi@chabadwestorange.com.
Find out more »“How the Midterm Elections Will Affect American-Israel Relations”
Last in a contemporary issues series sponsored by National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), West Morris Section, and presented by Rabbi Steven Bayar, noon at Morris County Library, Whippany. RSVP to iadpr@aol.com.
Find out more »Anti-Semitism in America: How Did We Get Here and How Can We Move Forward?
What explains the persistence of anti-Semitism through the ages—even here, today, in the United States? Our noted experts will explore anti-Semitism’s historical and theological origins and trace its changing nature over time. They will also discuss efforts to counter its pernicious effects and enhance intercultural and inter religious understanding, with: Dr. Mary C. Boys Vice-President of Academic Affairs and Dean, and Skinner and McAlpin Professor of Practical Theology, Union Theological Seminary Dr. Shuly Rubin Schwartz Provost, and Irving Lehrman Research…
Find out more »Great Minds Salon: Changing Minds & Laws: The Underworld of NJ Politics
Ginger Schnitzer will be speaking about “Changing Minds and Laws: The Underworld of NJ Politics”. Ginger has spent the last twenty-five years roaming the halls of the New Jersey State House as a lobbyist. She is currently the Director of Government Relations for the New Jersey Education Association. Ginger also served on the Plainsboro Township Committee and was a member of the Electoral College in 2008. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC at the Jewish Center of Princeton (435 Nassau St.). Non-member…
Find out more »Cooking Class
Congregation AABJ&D in West Orange. With “Celebrate” cookbook author Elizabeth Kurtz. Cost is $50/class. Register at 973-736-1407 or eschultz@aabjd.org.
Find out more »Yiddish Short Stories
Join Rabbi Adena Blum for the second of this two-part series focusing on the social, political and religious societal commentaries of 20th century Yiddish writers. Stories will be in English; no knowledge of Yiddish required. Free and Open to the Community.
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