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April 2019
“Tzimtzum: The Expansive Power of Personal Retraction”
Bnai Keshet’s Kaplan Minyan, Montclair, 10:30 a.m. With Rabbi E. Noach Shapiro, L.CS.W. Call 973-746-4889 or visit bnaikeshet.org/event/kaplanminyans.
Find out more »Scholar in residence
Jeffrey Gurock, professor of Jewish History at Yeshiva University, will serve as scholar in residence at Monmouth Reform Temple, Tinton Falls. He will present “From the Journals of Rabbi Mordechai Kaplan,” 10:30 a.m.-noon, a study session with documents from the Kaplan diaries. After a complimentary buffet luncheon at 12:15 p.m., Gurock will speak at 1 on “The Jews of Harlem, Past and Present.” Contact office@monmouthreformtemple.org or 732-747-9365.
Find out more »What’s Your Story? Featuring Robyn Shumer
$8 members, $10 non-members
Find out more »Story telling
Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County, Freehold, will present “What’s Your Story?,” a live community storytelling event at 2 p.m. At this event, coordinated by Robyn Shumer, a storytelling coach, some of her protégés will share stories of life-changing events. Speakers include museum volunteer Lola Kline, who will reveal the story of her family’s survival during World War II; Susanne Peticolas, who speaks about assisting refugees; Jackie Allgood, who survived several cancer diagnoses; Elissa Torres, who speaks about human trafficking;…
Find out more »“Planning For the Second Half of Life”
Temple Beth Shalom, Livingston, 8:15 p.m. Featured presenters are Laurie A. Hauptman, Esq., of Hauptman and Hauptman PC, and Jeremy Nachtigall of Daily Navigator LLC. Contact 973-992-3600 or office@tbsnj.org.
Find out more »Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Kroloff
Join us for a lunch and learn with Rabbi Kroloff! Discussion topics will include contemporary events, films of Jewish and general interest, spiritual issues, aging wisely, family concerns, the rabbi’s struggles, Israel, the American Jewish community, and recent developments in Jewish live. A delicious and complimentary lunch will be offered. Donations to support this program are welcome. Kindly direct them to the Rabbi Charles A. Kroloff Fund for Jewish Learning. On April 8, Rabbi Kroloff will lead a discussion on "The…
Find out more »Israel’s modern history
Congregation Beth Mordecai in Perth Amboy will continue a class on the modern history of Israel on Tuesdays, Feb. 26, March 12 and 26, April 9 and 30, and May 14, at 7 p.m. “Israel’s Milestones and Their Meanings,” taught by Rabbi Sara Metz and Mark Fertik, explores the pivotal events of 1917, 1947, and 1967. Each class costs $10. RSVP to Rabbi.SaraMetz@gmail.com for location.
Find out more »“Jews and Music”
Temple B’nai Abraham, Livingston, 7:30 p.m. Part of “Jews, Art, and Jewish Art” History through Text Congregational Learning Series with Rabbi Clifford Kulwin. Free; register at tbanj.org or 973-994-2290.
Find out more »Interpersonal relationships
National Council of Jewish Women’s Metro Jersey Section will hold a free interactive program on interpersonal relationships with the New Jersey Mental Health Players on Wednesday, April 10, at 7:30 p.m. at the JCC of Middlesex County, Edison. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP to Elaine at ncjwmetrojersey@gmail.com.
Find out more »Christians United for Israel
Congregation Agudath Israel, Caldwell, 7 p.m. Speaker: Pastor Victor Styrsky, CUFI national outreach director. Free; register at agudath.org/events or contact caioffice@agudath.org or 973-226-3600.
Find out more »“Jerusalem: A Tale of Two Cities”
Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel, South Orange, 7 p.m. Rabbi Alexandra Klein will cover the historical and mystical origins of the city. Free, advance registration required; go to tsti.org/calendar/class-jerusalem-a-tale-of-two-cities-2.
Find out more »Jews, Health, and Healing
Rabbi Vanessa Ochs, Ph.D., will lead “Jews, Health, and Healing” at The Jewish Center in Princeton. The first session is on Thursday, April 11, at 7:30 p.m., when she will discuss “What Jewish sensibilities do we bring to the table when we reflect on healthcare decisions for ourselves and our loved ones?” The second part, for people who are or have been professionals in the healthcare industry, is on Thursday, May 2, at 7:30 p.m. The session will cover: What…
Find out more »Pursuit of Harmony
The Jewish-Muslim interfaith duo who formed Pursuit of Harmony, Michael Hunter Ochs and Alaa Alshaham, will bring their musical talent to Temple Rodeph Torah in Marlboro as Scholars-in-Residence this weekend. Pursuit of Harmony, who perform in Hebrew, Arabic, and English, have brought their music and conversation to synagogues, mosques, churches, and community centers around the world. Its principals are Ochs, composer in residence at Congregation Micah in Nashville and East End Temple in New York; and Alshaham, a West Bank…
Find out more »Shabbat Hagadol Dinner and Elijah’s Stories
B’nai Shalom, West Orange. Featuring Shabbat dinner at 7 p.m., followed by a lecture, “Elijah# The Resistance.” RSVP for dinner ($20) at bnaishalom.net/events.php#. On April 13, a lecture, “What Would Elijah Do?,” will be presented at 1 p.m. Call 973-731-0160.
Find out more »Jewish Genealogy/Ethical Dilemmas
Temple Beth Am, Parsippany, 7:30 p.m. Presented by Rabbi Gary M. Gans as part of The Steven L. Mills Speaker series. Call 973-887-0046.
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