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January 2019
Irving Berlin
“Irving Berlin, an American Institution: An Illustrated Lecture” will be presented by historian Marty Schneit on Thursday, Jan. 17, at 1 p.m. at Franklin Township Community/Senior Center, Somerset. The program is sponsored by JCC of Middlesex County and the Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey. RSVP to 732-873-1991 or go to franklintwpnj.org.
Find out more »What’s in a name?
“How The Jews Got Their Names” will be presented by Laurie Dinerstein-Kurs on Thursday, Jan. 17, at 1 p.m. at Beth El Synagogue, East Windsor. The program is cosponsored by Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Mercer County. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP to Beth Englezos at bethe@jfcsonline.org or 609-987-8100, ext. 126.
Find out more »Message in a Bottle
B’nai Shalom, West Orange, 7 p.m. An exploration by Robert Lichtman, chief Jewish learning officer, Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ, of how followers of the Vilna Gaon reached out in the early 19th century to contact the “lost tribes” of Israel. Register at bnaishalom.net/events.php# or call 973-731-0160.
Find out more »Shabbat Shirah Honoring the Memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Temple Beth Am, Parsippany, 7:30 p.m. Guest speaker is Pastor Carolyn McCombs. Call 973-877-0046.
Find out more »Jewish Singles Event 50+
Singles evening featuring entertainment, inspirational speaker, activities, and refreshments. Admission is $18. To register, go to RandolphJewish.com/JSE.
Find out more »Theatre, Activism, and Tikkun Olam
Kaplan Minyan at Bnai Keshet, Montclair, 10:30 a.m. Speaker is Ari Laura Kreith, Luna Stage artistic director. Call 973-746-4889.
Find out more »Interfaith MLK Jr. Day Service
St. Paul Baptist Church, Montclair, noon. Guest speaker is Rev. Dr. Charles Franklin Boyer, a third-generation African Methodist Episcopal preacher of Bethel AME, Woodbury. Sponsors include Montclair Interfaith Clergy Association and Montclair African American Clergy Association. Call 973-746-8338.
Find out more »Robeson’s legacy
“The Life and Legacy of Paul Robeson,” a two-part mini-series, will be presented by A. Lynette Birkins on Tuesdays, Jan. 22 and 29, at 10:30 a.m. at JCC of Middlesex County, Edison. Cost is $22, $16 JCC members. Call 732-593-5958.
Find out more »“An Evening with Jeh Johnson: The Rise of Anti-Semitism in the U.S.”
Temple Ner Tamid, Bloomfield, 7:30 p.m. Jeh Johnson, former Secretary of Homeland Security, will be in dialogue with Jim Axelrod, a national correspondent and reporter for CBS News. Cosponsored by Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ and Anti-Defamation League. Contact Lori at 973-338-1500 or info@nertamid.org.
Find out more »Great Minds Salon: Breaking Barriers Through Organ Transplants
Gary Friedman, MD will be speaking about “Breaking Barriers Through Organ Transplants”. DR. FRIEDMAN is a Nephrologist and Organ Transplant Specialist with more than 15 years in medical practice. After training at The New York Hospital/Cornell University Medical Center and practicing as a nephrologist at Saint Barnabas Medical Center, he transitioned into research and development in the pharmaceutical industry ten years ago. Dr. Friedman has been lead clinician on the development of anti-rejection medications and immunomodulatory medications for chronic inflammatory…
Find out more »The “Typical” Jewish Family Isn’t Typical Anymore
First in a four-part Women of Wisdom education series sponsored by Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ. Held at a private home, 10 a.m.-noon. A light kosher breakfast will be served. Couvert is $54 series, $18 per session. Register at jfedgmw.org/wow or contact Claudia Lukac at clukac@jfedgmw.org or 973-929-3057.
Find out more »God, Torah and Israel
Franz Rosenzweig, a German Jewish Theologian and philosopher created the Star of Redemption, connecting God, Torah and Israel through the actions of Creation, Revelation and Redemption. Join us for the first half of this 6-part series as they examine the core concepts of God, Torah and Israel and their place in Jewish tradition and connection to our lives today. This week Rabbi Adena Blum will discuss Torah.
Find out more »Reflections on a rabbinate
“Repent, The End is Near” will be presented by Rabbi Eric Wisnia on Thursday, Jan. 24, at 12:30 p.m. at Congregation Beth Chaim, West Windsor. Wisnia will reflects on his rabbinate, Jewish life, and the changes he has seen over the last 40 years. Bring a kosher-style lunch; drinks and dessert will be provided. RSVP to Beth Englezos at bethe@jfcsonline.org or 609-987-8100, ext. 126.
Find out more »Author Series: Springfield Confidential
Simpsons writer and producer, Mike Reiss, offers a humorous look at the writing and making of the legendary Fox series, The Simpsons. The event is $12 for members and students/$18 for guests. For more information kstrulson@jccmetrowest.org.
Find out more »Jewish Authors Series: Springfield Confidential
Gaelen Center for the Arts, JCC MetroWest, West Orange, 7:30 p.m. Speaker is Mike Reiss, writer and producer for “The Simpsons.” Cost is $18, $12 JCC members/students. Contact kstrulson@jccmetrowest.org.
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