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“The Jewish Marriage Contract and What it Really Says” will be presented by the Mercer County Jewish Genealogy Society at Beth El Synagogue of East Windsor on Wednesday, Sept. 18, at 7:30 p.m. The ketubah (Jewish marriage contract), by giving Jewish family names, is a valuable source of family information sought after by genealogists. Call 609-443-4454 or go to bethel.net.

On Friday, October 18 at Neve Shalom’s 7:30 pm service, guest speaker Lior Sternfeld, Assistant Professor of History and Jewish Studies at Penn State University, will be talking about Iranian Jews in the 20th Century. The Jews of Iran in the Twentieth Century held many important positions, created successful businesses, and maintained a vibrant culture prior to the Iranian Revolution in 1979. Many former Persian Jews live in the United States, particularly in Los Angeles. Dr.Sternfeld is a social historian…

Jewish Family & Children’s Service of Greater Mercer County and the Seniors Club at Beth El Synagogue will present “Miracle Meat through Science or the Kashrut of Lab-grown Meat” on Thursday, September 19 at 1 p.m. at the East Windsor synagogue. RSVP by Sept. 13 to Beth Englezos at bethe@jfcsonline.org or 609-987-8100, ext. 126; or call Beth El at 609-443-4454.

On Thursday, September 19, 2019, at 7:00 pm, the Beth El Synagogue of East Windsor, Werner Lecture Fund presents “The Secret Jews of Calabria”. Jews have had a presence in Calabria for at least 1600 years and possibly as much as 2300 years. The Jews of Calabria are virtually identical to the neighboring Jews of Sicily but are considered separate. Rabbi Barbara takes you on this challenging journey through “toe” of the Italian “boot” as she shares the joys and…

Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel, South Orange, 7:30 p.m. The journalist and host of the Jewish podcast will share insights about a book she co-authored, “The Newish Jewish Encyclopedia,” during services. Call 973-763-4116.

Kaplan Minyan at Bnai Keshet, Montclair, 9:30 a.m. Guest speaker is Tanya Coke, director of the Ford Foundation’s Program on Gender, Racial and Ethnic Justice. Visit bnaikeshet.org/event/kaplanminyans.

Hilary May, curator of education at Museum of Early Trades & Crafts, will present “Decoding the Past,” a look at life in the 19th century, on Tuesday, Sept. 24, at 10:30 a.m. at JCC of Middlesex County, Edison. Cost is $11, $8 JCC members. Call 732-593-5958.

Conclusion of a three-part series led by Rabbi Steven Bayar, “Current Challenges to the American Jewish Community,” sponsored by National Council of Jewish Women, West Morris Section, and held at noon at Morris County Library, Whippany. To register, contact iadpr@aol.com.

Presbyterian Church, Westfield, 7 p.m. Rabbi Avi Friedman of Congregation Ohr Shalom-Summit JCC will speak about immigration and the treatment of strangers; the program is sponsored by Union County Interfaith Coordinating Council. To register, visit eventbrite.com/e/6th-annual-union-county-day-of-prayer-reflection-tickets-63107522298.