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October 2018
“State of the Garden State”
Temple B’nai Abraham, Livingston, 7:30 p.m. Three veteran journalists — Tom Moran, editorial page editor of the Star-Ledger; Matt Katz, New Jersey reporter for WNYC and author of “American Governor: Chris Christie’s Bridge to Redemption”; and Temple member Mary Alice Williams, former national network correspondent and current news anchor of NJTV — discuss N.J.’s upcoming elections. Free; register at tbanj.org or call 973-994-2290.
Find out more »Speaker Series
Temple Sha’arey Shalom, Springfield, 8 p.m. Khadijah White, professor at Rutgers University and a TV journalist, will speak on race, gender, and politics in the media. Call 973-379-5387.
Find out more »November 2018
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 »The U.S.-Israel Relationship in the Era of Netanyahu and Trump
“Best Ever or Destroyed Forever: The U.S.-Israel Relationship in the Era of Netanyahu and Trump.” Temple B’nai Abraham, Livingston, 6:30 p.m. Presented by Gil Hoffman, NJJN Israel correspondent and Jerusalem Post chief political correspondent. RSVP at tbanj.org or call 973-994-2290.
Find out more »December 2018
“How the Midterm Elections Will Affect American-Israel Relations”
Last in a contemporary issues series sponsored by National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), West Morris Section, and presented by Rabbi Steven Bayar, noon at Morris County Library, Whippany. RSVP to iadpr@aol.com.
Find out more »Great Minds Salon: Changing Minds & Laws: The Underworld of NJ Politics
Ginger Schnitzer will be speaking about “Changing Minds and Laws: The Underworld of NJ Politics”. Ginger has spent the last twenty-five years roaming the halls of the New Jersey State House as a lobbyist. She is currently the Director of Government Relations for the New Jersey Education Association. Ginger also served on the Plainsboro Township Committee and was a member of the Electoral College in 2008. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC at the Jewish Center of Princeton (435 Nassau St.). Non-member…
Find out more »January 2019
Shabbat in Harmony with HIAS
Join Temple Sinai and Congregation Beth HaTikvah to hear from Mark Hetfield, President and CEO of HIAS. Mr. Hetfield will discuss the significant changes in U.S. immigration policy that include the banning of immigrants from entire countries, new limitations on granting asylum, and family separation. In this new climate, what are our Jewish moral responsibilities to refugees and asylum seekers? Mr. Hetfield will propose a Jewish response anchored in Jewish law and Jewish history. An expert in refugee and immigration…
Find out more »JTS Teen Summit
Join teens from across North America to learn concrete advocacy skills, explore obligations of leadership from a Jewish perspective, and consider the most effective ways to make a difference right now. Hear from experts on leadership issues, from public policy to politics to civic discourse. Meet in small groups to discuss constructive ways of making your voice heard. Develop an understanding of Jewish ethics and leadership in Jewish tradition. Leave confident about how to articulate what matters to you most.…
Find out more »February 2019
Shalom Salaam Luncheon
Come and engage with a panel of Muslims and Jews from the Morris County Chapter of the Sisterhood of Salaam-Shalom. Learn how we have built relationships of depth and understanding over the past five years and where we go from here. Moderated by Rabbi Moshe Rudin and bi RabDebra Smith. Open to all; always nice to RSVP to PJorlett@adathshalom.net.
Find out more »Israel’s Election: What to Look For
B’nai Shalom, West Orange, 8:30 p.m. Visit bnaishalom.net or call 973-731-0160.
Find out more »Pre-Policy Conference Orientation & Policy Briefing featuring Andrew Tabler
The evening will feature a Policy Conference Orientation at 6:30PM led by AIPAC staff. The event will begin at 7:00 PM. After a question and answer session, all will be invited to enjoy a light dairy dinner at 7:00PM. At 7:30 PM, Andrew Tabler, the Martin J. Gross fellow in the Geduld Program on Arab Politics at The Washington Institute, will discuss the political climate in the Middle East and lead a question and answer session. The goal of this…
Find out more »March 2019
AIPAC Policy Conference Orientation & Club Member Briefing
The evening will feature a Policy Conference Orientation at 7 PM led by AIPAC staff. The event will begin at 7:00 PM. After a question and answer session, all will be invited to enjoy a light dairy dinner at 7:30 PM. At 8 PM, Andrew Tabler, the Martin J. Gross fellow in the Geduld Program on Arab Politics at The Washington Institute, will discuss the political climate in the Middle East and lead a question and answer session. The goal…
Find out more »The U.N. Social Service Agency That Became A Terrorist Incubator
JCC of Central NJ, Scotch Plains, 3 p.m. Sponsored by Israel Support Committee of Central NJ and presented by experts from the Center for Near East Policy Research. Cost is $10 in advance (mail to Israel Support, 18 Shalom Way, Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076), $12 at the door. Contact Conrad Nadell at conradwho@gmail.com or 908-531-8228.
Find out more »May 2019
Talk on Recent Israeli Elections with Rabbi Uri Regev
Bnai Keshet, Montclair, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Call 973-746-4889.
Find out more »September 2019
Mideast politics
“Nosh & Knowledge: The Heart of the Middle East” will be presented by Samuel Golinkin on Thursday, Sept. 26, at 12:30 p.m. at Congregation Beth Chaim, West Windsor. The program will focus on Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Qatar, with a look at how the geopolitics of the Middle East impact Israel and the world. It is sponsored by Congregation Beth Chaim, Greenwood House, and Jewish Family & Children’s Service of Greater Mercer County. A kosher lunch will be provided by…
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