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November 2018
Bris Avrohom’s 39th Annual Dinner
Sheraton Parsippany, 4 p.m. Keynote speaker is New Jersey Lt. Gov. Sheila Y. Oliver. The dinner, which will honor Port Authority of New York & New Jersey officials Dianne Ehler, Jennifer Davis, and Janice Stein, is held in conjunction with the 33rd annual Gala Wedding Celebrations. Visit brisavrohom.org/dinner/register or call 908-289-0770.
Find out more »Gil Hoffman, Chief Political Correspondent, The Jerusalem Post To Speak at TBA
On Sunday, November 11, 2018, at 6:30 PM, Temple B’nai Abraham Congregational Learning will present a lecture on Best Ever or Destroyed Forever: The US-Israel Relationship in the Era of Netanyahu and Trump with Gil Hoffman, Chief Political Correspondent, The Jerusalem Post. This event is free and open to the community. The temple is located at 300 E. Northfield Road, Livingston, entrance on East Cedar Street. One of Israel's most respected journalists, Chicago native Gil Hoffman is well-connected to Israeli…
Find out more »Mercer County Jewish Genealogy Society at Beth El Synagogue November Meeting
On Sunday, November 11, 2018 at 7:30 pm, the Beth El Synagogue of East Windsor, Mercer County Genealogy Society presents Sandra Lanman as she explains how a little information led her to big discoveries. In late 1996, Sandy began searching for the biological family of her late mother, who had been given up for adoption in Germany in 1928. Just five months later, she found her grandmother Elsie’s immediate and extended family – many living right here in New Jersey.…
Find out more »“Bikur Cholim” – Visiting the Sick: A practical guide
A Practical Guide to Helping People in Times of Illness This practical program includes a Jewish perspective on illness, the role of prayer during illness, and guidelines for effective visits that lift rather than tax the spirit of the patient. We are fortunate to have Rabbi Friedman serve as our community scholar. He is the author of eight books, including Setting a Table for Two, Marital Intimacy, Spiritual Survival for Law Enforcement, and Wisdom from the Batcave. Most important Rabbi…
Find out more »Finding family
Sandra Lanman will present “Finding Family, Part II: the Search for Unknown Altstedter” at a Jewish Historical Society of Central Jersey American Jewish Experience Lecture Series program on Tuesday, Nov. 13, at 10 a.m. at Jewish Family Services, Monroe Township. In 1997, Lanman found her mother’s biological family, 70 years after she was placed for adoption. The lecture will be repeated on Wednesday, Nov. 14, at 10:30 a.m. at Highland Park Conservative Temple-Congregation Anshe Emeth. Both lectures are open to…
Find out more »Kristallnacht Commemoration
Drew University’s Dorothy Young Center for the Arts, Madison, 4 p.m. Guest speakers are Peter Lederman and Erwin Ganz, who witnessed the events of Kristallnacht as young boys. Presented by Drew’s Center for Holocaust/Genocide Study. Contact ctrholst@drew.edu or 973-408-3600.
Find out more »Critical Challenges in Israel Today
B’nai Shalom, West Orange, 7 p.m. Speaker is David Mallach, vice president, Jewish Federations of North America and executive vice chairman of United Israel Appeal. Series continues Nov. 20 and 27. Call 973-731-0160, ext. 207.
Find out more »Current Concerns
Congregation Ohr Shalom, Summit, 10:30 a.m. Lecture by Prof. Jonathan Golden, director of the Center on Religion, Culture and Conflict at Drew University; part of “Current Concerns in Our World” series. Follows 9:30 class with Rabbi Avi Friedman, “Issues in Contemporary Judaism.” Each class costs $15. Call 908-273-8130.
Find out more »American-Jewish experience
“Examining the American Jewish Experience Through Short Stories,” a series at Congregation Beth Chaim, Princeton Junction, will continue on Wednesday, Nov. 14, with “The Four Questions” by Allegra Goodman, 11 a.m.-noon. Copies of each story are available via email or from the Beth Chaim office. Call 609-799-9401 or go to bethchaim.org.
Find out more »Examining the American Jewish Experience through Short Stories
Achievement and ambivalence; wandering and return; insider and observer – these are but three of the themes examined through short stories about the American Jewish experience written by Jewish American writers. The final session will discuss an excerpt from The Four Questions, by Allegra Goodman. Free and open to the community.
Find out more »Israeli women
National Council of Jewish Women: Metro Jersey Section will present “Women’s Issues in Israel” on Wednesday, Nov. 14, at JCC of Middlesex County, Edison, at 7 p.m. Guest speaker is Dina B. Charnin, NCJW director of Israel policy and programs. Light refreshments will be served. Contact ncjwmetrojersey@gmail.com.
Find out more »Jane Clementi to Participate in Daniel Pearl Education Center Speaker Series
Jane Clementi, who lost her son Tyler to suicide after he became the victim of homophobic cyber bullying, will talk about her Tyler Clementi Foundation “Upstander” program as part of the Daniel Pearl Education Center Speaker Series on Wednesday, Nov. 14, beginning at 7:30 pm at Temple B’nai Shalom at 15 Fern Road in East Brunswick. Clementi will offer personal perspectives to the conversation about bullying and cyberbullying, human rights, families touched by suicide, or bigotry. She will share Tyler’s…
Find out more »News & Jews-Let’s Hear YOUR Views
Adult Forum of Congregation B’nai Israel, Millburn, 12:30 p.m. Current events discussion with Hirschhorn speaker Deb Schapiro. Cost is $12, $10 Adult Forum members. RSVP with lunch order to Lois at 973-533-1809.
Find out more »Ethical dilemmas
“Ethical Dilemmas: What Would You Do If…” will be presented at a Beth El Synagogue of East Windsor Seniors program on Thursday, Nov. 15, at 1 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP by Nov. 12 to 609-443-4454 or go to bethel.net.
Find out more »Myths, Legends and Magic in Judaism with Cantor Jessica Epstein
Golems, Litliths 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.
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