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October 2018
Home Organizing
Springfield library, 12:30 p.m. Springfield Hadassah hosts Eileen Bergman who will talk about organizing and decluttering the home, office, or small business. Light refreshments served.
Find out more »Women and the Holocaust
The Center for Holocaust, Human Rights, and Genocide Education Center (Chhange) and Center for World War II Studies at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, will host documentarian Marisa Fox for a discussion of her film, centered on her mother’s survival during the Holocaust, at 7 p.m. at BCC’s Monmouth Battleground. Fox’s film, “By A Thread,” focuses on slave labor and sexual violence at the Gabersdorf Labor Camp. Cost is $19, free to Chhange members and Brookdale students. Register at chhange.org.
Find out more »Writing Our Way Home led by Charlotte Friedman MFA MSc
Led by Charlotte Friedman MFA MSc (Barnard College English Dept.) Jewish poetry has a beautiful history from the ancient Psalms to contemporary poets such as Yehuda Amichai and Alicia Ostriker. In the hour and a half, we’ll have together, we will read and study several poems by Jewish authors, delving into language, rhythm, and metaphors—exploring and expanding meaning. In the shadow of those texts, we’ll do some prompted writing. Sharing what we’ve written, listening to each other, and reflecting on what we hear,…
Find out more »“Charlie’s World of Jewish Music”
Congregation Ohr Shalom, Summit, 9:30 a.m. Charlie Bernhaut, Jewish music aficionado, will share the variety and breadth of the Jewish musical traditional by utilizing his collection of over 13,000 albums. Followed by 10:30 class with Rabbi Avi Friedman, “Issues in Contemporary Judaism.” The series costs $60, $15 for each class. Call 908-273-8130.
Find out more »Elections and cybersecurity
Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon will discuss “Elections and Cybersecurity” at a National Council of Jewish Women meeting, noon-2 p.m. at Monmouth County Headquarters Library, Manalapan. Light refreshments will be served.
Find out more »Susie Fishbein at JCC
Cookbook author Susie Fishbein will present a Thanksgiving-themed cooking demonstration and tasting at the JCC of Middlesex County, Edison, on Wednesday, Oct. 24, at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $54, $48 JCC members. To check availability, call Diane Mael at 732-494-3232, ext. 3619.
Find out more »Understanding diabetes
A discussion on diabetes with two nurse educators will be sponsored by Raritan Valley Hadassah on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 7-9 p.m. at Highland Park Senior Center.
Find out more »Alzheimer’s 101
This program provides a comprehensive overview for anyone who wants to learn about memory loss, ALzheimer's disease, and other forms of dementia. Presented by Alzheimer's New Jersey and The David Raskin Caring Community Fund.
Find out more »ALZHEIMER’S 101 Presented by Alzheimer’s New Jersey®
This program provides a comprehensive overview for anyone who wants to learn about memory loss, Alzheimer’s disease, and other forms of dementia. Information about risk factors and warning signs, steps to obtaining a diagnosis, and treatment options are discussed. Planning for the future, coping with behavioral and other changes, and accessing community resources are also reviewed.
Find out more »Monthly Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Dantowitz
Love, Lust and Power: David, The Biblical character! 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. Bring your appetite for learning as well as your dairy lunch! Beverages will be provided! This course is free and open to the community. Register online. For information, 973.994.2290.
Find out more »Information Session for Volunteer Tutors
Jewish Family Service of Central NJ Halpern Building, Elizabeth, today and Thursday, Oct. 25, noon-2 p.m. Discussion with educational consultant Shari Faleck and Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) coordinator Amy Levine. A kosher lunch will be served. Contact ALevine@jfscentralnj.org or 908-352-8375.
Find out more »Holocaust Reparations and Restitution Info Session
JFS Halpern Building, Elizabeth, 6:30-8:15 p.m. With lawyer William R. Marks, expert in the field of German reparations and restitution. Kosher dinner will be served. RSVP to Robin Kabakow at 908-352-8375 or RKabakow@jfscentralnj.org.
Find out more »Rabbi Dr. David Fox Sandmel Lecture
Rabbi Dr. David Fox Sandmel will present “Come Let Us Reason Together: Jewish Responses to the Catholic Church’s New Teachings on Judaism” at the 25th Monsignor John M. Oesterreicher Memorial Lecture on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 7:00 pm. A scholar of Jewish-Christian relations and interfaith activist, Rabbi David Fox Sandmel, Ph.D. has served as Director of Interreligious Engagement at the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) since 2014. Before joining the ADL, he held the Crown-Ryan Chair in Jewish Studies at the…
Find out more »State of the Garden State
On Thursday, October 25, at 7:30 PM, Temple B'nai Abraham's regular panel of veteran New Jersey journalists, Matt Katz, WNYC Reporter, Tom Moran, Star Ledger Editorial Page Editor and Mary Alice Williams, NJTV News Anchor, return to discuss the upcoming election and, especially, what it means for New Jersey. With possible power shifts in both House and Senate, the nation will be riveted on the November 6 election. And with a Senate seat up, all twelve of the state’s congressional districts, and…
Find out more »Shabbat, Scholar, and Supper
Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel, South Orange, 6 p.m. Shabbat services followed by dinner at 7 p.m. with Dr. Nelson Tebbe, professor of law at Cornell Law School, who will discuss “Religious Freedom and a Changing Supreme Court.” Dinner costs $36 in advance, register at tsti.org/calendar/dinner-with-scholar-dr-nelson-tebbe.
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