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August 2019
“Who is a Jew?” with Guest Speaker Rabbi Tamir Nir
Our guest speaker will be Rabbi Tamir Nir, the rabbi of 'Kehilat Achva B’Kerem' community in Jerusalem, which he founded in 2007. He teaches Bible and Jewish thought at a mixed (religious and secular) high school, and serves as chairman of the Heschel Center for Social and Environmental Thinking and Sustainability. Rabbi Nir served as deputy mayor of Jerusalem, and as the head of The Secular Yeshiva in Tel Aviv, BINA: The Jewish Movement for Social Change. Rabbi Nir has…
Find out more »Newly found relatives
The American Jewish Experience Lecture Series, presented by the Jewish Historical Society of Central Jersey, continues with a presentation by Jack Feinstein, “After DNA Testing I Was Contacted by Cousins with Unfamiliar Last Names. Now What?” on Tuesday, Aug. 13, at 10 a.m. at Jewish Family Services, Monroe Township. Feinstein is a member of the Genealogy Club of Central Jersey in Highland Park and the Mercer County Genealogy Society in East Windsor. The lecture will be repeated on Wednesday, Aug.…
Find out more »A Talk By Jane Sanders Leal, co-author of Perth Amboy’s Jewish Community History, Memories, Tribute
Admission is $5, students free (Museum will be open from 6-9 PM for extended summer hours)
Find out more »The World of Israel’s Defense (and Not Just) Technology
Rabbi Emanuel Ben-David will unveil his personal experience working for decades for Rafael (one of the major three defense contractors that started as a part of the Ministry of Defense). Among the technologies and products he describes are the Iron Dome and David’s Sling, two of the three layers of Israel’s missile defense architecture. Rabbi Ben-David was born in Haifa, Israel and is a graduate of mechanical engineering at the prestigious Technion University in Haifa. He served his mandatory military…
Find out more »Newly found relatives
The American Jewish Experience Lecture Series, presented by the Jewish Historical Society of Central Jersey, continues with a presentation by Jack Feinstein, “After DNA Testing I Was Contacted by Cousins with Unfamiliar Last Names. Now What?” on Tuesday, Aug. 13, at 10 a.m. at Jewish Family Services, Monroe Township. Feinstein is a member of the Genealogy Club of Central Jersey in Highland Park and the Mercer County Genealogy Society in East Windsor. The lecture will be repeated on Wednesday, Aug.…
Find out more »DigiMarCon New Zealand 2019 – Digital Marketing Conference
DigiMarCon New Zealand 2019 is your chance to ... Hear from some of the most audacious and thought provoking speakers in the digital marketing industry. Gain insight into emerging strategies, the latest innovative technologies, and best practices to move your business to the next level. Network with thought leaders, collaborate with your peers and build your network in a beautiful atmosphere. DigiMarCon New Zealand 2019 Digital Marketing Conference & Exhibition will be held from August 28th to 29th, 2019 at…
Find out more »September 2019
American Jews and the Civil War
Aidekman Family Jewish Community Campus, Whippany, 2-4:30 p.m. The talk by author/lecturer Bud Livingston is sponsored by Jewish Historical Society of New Jersey and will be followed by a Q&A. Light refreshments will be served. There is a $5 suggested donation. RSVP to Linda Forgosh at 973-929-2994 or lforgosh@jfedgmw.org.
Find out more »Einstein reenactor
Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County, Freehold, will present “History Comes Alive with William Agress as Albert Einstein” at 2 p.m. Bill Agress is a long-standing reenactor of Albert Einstein, among others. This program will focus on Einstein’s life and accomplishments with an emphasis on his religious beliefs, Israel, Zionism, Hebrew University, Brandeis University, and the Jewish students of Princeton University. Admission is $10, $8 members. For more information or to make a paid reservation, call 732-252-6990 or visit jhmomc.org.
Find out more »Seniors Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Charles Popky
White Meadow Temple, Rockaway, 11:30 a.m. Bring dairy lunch; a $2 donation is requested. RSVP to 973-627-7011 or narmusna163@gmail.com.
Find out more »2019 World Healthcare and Nursing Conference
Episirus Scientifica holds 2019 World Healthcare and Nursing Conference (2019WHNC) around the theme “Healthcare and Nursing: A Major Challenge Across the Globe”: Organising a unique forum in Singapore during the month of September 10-11, 2019. 2019 World Healthcare and Nursing Conference (2019WHNC) offers an exceptional opportunity for presentation of new advances, ideas and research results by interactive sessions, workshop, poster presentations for all levels of academic and networking opportunities with Professionals and Leader of common interest. One of the main…
Find out more »Guide dog revolution
Fred Kaimann will present “How NJ Jews Started the American Guide Dog Revolution. With a Live Demonstration!,” a program of the Jewish Historical Society of Central Jersey’s American Jewish Experience Lecture Series, on Tuesday, Sept. 10, at 10 a.m. at Jewish Family Services, Monroe Township. The program will include a live demonstration by Gemini, a service dog. Kaimann, a Highland Park resident, is a music and art critic and investigative reporter and has written more than 20 Haggadot. The lecture…
Find out more »Guide dog revolution
Fred Kaimann will present “How NJ Jews Started the American Guide Dog Revolution. With a Live Demonstration!,” a program of the Jewish Historical Society of Central Jersey’s American Jewish Experience Lecture Series, on Tuesday, Sept. 10, at 10 a.m. at Jewish Family Services, Monroe Township. The program will include a live demonstration by Gemini, a service dog. Kaimann, a Highland Park resident, is a music and art critic and an investigative reporter and has written more than 20 Haggadot. The…
Find out more »“Ethical Challenges to Our Community: Immigration and Assimilation”
First in a three-part series, “Current Challenges to the American Jewish Community,” that continues Sept. 17 and 24. Sponsored by National Council of Jewish Women, West Morris Section, and held at noon at Morris County Library, Whippany, the free lectures will be led by Rabbi Steven Bayar. To register, contact iadpr@aol.com.
Find out more »Hillside-Union Hadassah Fall Meeting
YM-YWHA of Union County, Union, 12:30 p.m. Guest speakers are Hillside Mayor Dalia Vertreese and Union Mayor Michele Delisfort; a dairy buffet luncheon will be available. RSVP to 908-964-0998 by Sept. 6.
Find out more »Talk by World War II Veteran Sid Levit
Millburn Free Public Library, 7 p.m. Levit, a paratrooper in the 17th Airborne Division and member of the Jewish Historical Society of NJ, fought in the Battle of the Bulge in Belgium. Sponsored by New Jersey World War 2 Book Club.
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