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November 2018
Jewish Genealogy 201: Adding DNA to the mix
Genealogy is evolving. This program is a sequel to the popular earlier Jewish genealogy program because Walter Straus is a tireless researcher. Come see what’s new. Presenting will be Walter Strauus, a physician working in biomedical research. Conducted historical research in archives around the world and has developed a network across three continents.
Find out more »Adath Shalom hosts speaker Dianne Grossman of Mallory’s Army
Together we can stand against bullying. We need to stand together and learn the tools. We must teach all generations kindness and to stand up when we see another in trouble. Come and hear Dianne Grossman, lead of Mallory's Army discuss how to, why to and where to turn for help.
Find out more »“The Ultimate Final Exam”
“The Ultimate Final Exam: The Six Questions We Will be Asked at the End of our Lives.” B’nai Shalom, West Orange, 12:30 p.m. Presented by Robert Lichtman, Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest’s chief Jewish learning officer. Based on the teachings of Rava, a Talmudic sage who taught almost 2,000 years ago. Register online at bnaishalom.net/events.php# or call 973-731-0160.
Find out more »Grand Opening of The Birth Center of New jersey
We are having a Grand Opening event for The Birth Center of New Jersey on November 18, 2018, with a ribbon cutting promptly at 1 pm. We have invited hundreds of pregnant moms, midwives and doulas to this event. This is about women and their unborn babies in New Jersey. The infant and maternal mortality, as well as, morbidity rate in New Jersey is one of the highest in the nation. This is for women in general. There are a…
Find out more »Thanksgiving traditions
Harvest Traditions, Thanksgiving and More will be presented by historical reenactor Alisa Dupuy, who will portray a 19th-century woman, Elizabeth Blackwell Dupree, on Tuesday, Nov. 20, at 1:30 p.m. at JCC of Middlesex County, Edison. Cost is $11, $8 JCC members. Call 732-494-3232.
Find out more »Murray Pantirer Memorial Scholar Lecture
Join the HRC for the 2018 Pantirer Memorial Scholar Lecture with AJS Distinguished Scholar, Professor Lisa Moses Leff. Leff's presentation, entitled "Who Owns French Jewish History? The Strange Story of Zosa Szajkowski, Archive Salvager, Historian and Thief," is free and open to the public. Educators are eligible for professional development credits. The lecture is proudly supported by the Holocaust Resource Foundation. Travel subsidies are generously sponsored by Jordan Schnitzer and Arlene Schnitzer through the Harold and Arlene Schnitzer Family Fund…
Find out more »Caregivers’ group
Jewish Home for Rehabilitation & Nursing, Freehold, will launch a support group, The Jewish Caregiver’s Experience, on Tuesday, Nov. 27, at 7 p.m. The group will meet the last Tuesday night of each month. Call 732-202-1000 or visit jewishhomefreehold.org.
Find out more »Creation and Cosmology: Sacred and Secular Perspectives
Panelists: David Spergel and Rabbi Adam Feldman We are pleased to present a series of panel discussions between clergy and noted scientists about topics of contemporary importance. For this panel, Rabbi Feldman will share the program with respected astrophysicist and TJC member David Spergel. They will discuss and contrast the Biblical stories of Creation with modern scientific findings in cosmology. David Spergel is the Charles Young Professor of Astronomy at Princeton and the Director of the Center for Computational Astrophysics…
Find out more »TEE Talks
Temple Emanu-El Talks inspired by TED Talks. Join us as TEE members share their knowledge and expertise with our community. Free and open to all!
Find out more »Monthly Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Dantowitz
On Thursday, November 29, 11:30 AM, please join us for Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Faith Joy Dantowitz. This year’s topic is “Love, Lust and Power: David, The Biblical Character.” We will study the Books of Samuel and learn about David and his relationships. Through this exploration we will delve into the themes of love, lust, power and friendship. Other dates are Thursdays, December 20, January 24, February 28, March 28, April 25 & May 23, 11:30 AM. Bring your…
Find out more »Myths, Legends and Magic in Judaism with Cantor Jessica Epstein
Golems, Liliths and Hamsas, oh my! This class, led by Cantor Jessica Epstein, will explore some of the most famous legendary creatures, people and stories in the folk tradition of Judaism. From Biblical amulet bowls to Gan Eden, we will read and delve deep into mysteries often heard of but never explained. No Hebrew required and open to all. Register online www.tbanj.or call 973.994.2290.
Find out more »Shabbat Speaker Series
Rabbi Steve Blane will be the featured speaker on Friday, November 30th as part of Temple Shalom's Shabbat Speaker Series. Rabbi Blane is the founder of the new Jewish movement Jewish Universalism and of the Sim Shalom synagogue. Sim Shalom is an interactive online Jewish Universalist Synagogue which offers live weeknight and Friday night services to an international community. Temple Shalom services begin at 7:45 pm. Temple Shalom is located at 5 Ayrmont Lane in Aberdeen.
Find out more »“Anti-Semitism After Tree of Life”
Temple Beth Ahm Yisrael, Springfield, 8 p.m. Panel discussion in commemoration of the sh’loshim, the 30th-day post-burial of the Tree of Life massacre victims. Contact 973-376-0539, ext. 11.
Find out more »December 2018
Through a Jewish lens
Rabbi Ben Adler of Adath Israel Congregation, Lawrenceville, will lead a Shabbat version of “Ripped from the Headlines,” a free informal discussion of current events, on Saturday, Dec. 1, at a noon kiddush following services. He will also speak at the monthly “Ripped from the Headlines” session on Thursday, Dec. 6, 10:30-11:30 a.m. at McCaffrey’s Food Market in Yardley, Pa. Participants may purchase coffee or tea in the store. Visit adathisraelnj.org or call 609-896-4977.
Find out more »Religion and State in Israel: Perspectives from an Israeli
Amit Stern will talk about religious pluralism in Israel from an historical and political point of view, its effect on relations with the Jewish community in the US and his projections for the near future. He will also share his own story of being considered single in the eyes of Israel, even though he had a Halachic wedding. Greater MetroWest Federation Community Shaliach, Amit Stern, 35, came to NJ from Jerusalem with his family to oversee the Mishlachat (delegation of…
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