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October 2018
Domestic violence awareness
As part of October’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Brandeis National Committee’s Middlesex Chapter will hold a panel discussion on the issue at East Brunswick Public Library on Friday, Oct. 19, at 1 p.m. A police officer from the East Brunswick Domestic Violence Response Team will discuss the emergency support that East Brunswick and many other municipalities provide. The chapter will be collecting food and household items for needy Middlesex County residents for the Crisis Room, East Brunswick. Contact Thelma at…
Find out more »Refugee Shabbat at KHN
Kehilat HaNahar will be a proud participant in HIAS’ National Refugee Shabbat, during which Jews across the country will take action for refugees. In the face of unprecedented attempts to close America’s doors to those seeking freedom from violence and persecution, this is a critical moment to give voice to our values as Jews and as Americans. Over the Shabbat of October 19-20, 2018, the American Jewish community will dedicate sacred time and space to refugees and asylum seekers. Together,…
Find out more »Rachel Coalition Women to Women Luncheon
October is Domestic Violence Month. Join Rachel Coalition at our Women to Women Luncheon featuring JENNIE WILLOUGHBY. Jennie is a domestic violence survivor who has been outspoken about her abuser, Rob Porter, a former White House aide. Willoughby’s experience has shone a bright light on domestic violence, and how abuse of power, privilege and victim blaming are still issues for victims when they tell their story. Buffet Luncheon $60.00 per person by October 23rd $70.00 per person after October 23rd Strict…
Find out more »November 2018
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 »“Upstander” program
Jane Clementi, whose son committed suicide after becoming a victim of cyberbullying due to his sexual orientation, will talk about her Tyler Clementi Foundation “Upstander” program as part of the Daniel Pearl Education Center Speaker Series on Wednesday, Nov. 14, at 7:30 p.m. at Temple B’nai Shalom in East Brunswick. Admission is a $10 donation to benefit the foundation and Daniel Pearl Education Center. RSVP to dpeccommittee@gmail.com or call 732-251-4300, ext. 222.
Find out more »Proud Parents: Parents of LGBTQ+ Youth
Whether your child is "coming out" or you are a parent already advocating for your child, we are here to offer families a safe space to find the support and resources they need & deserve. Topics of Interest: • Family Acceptance • Community & School Acceptance • Gender-Specific Activities & Venues • Safety Planning • Empowerment RSVP & Questions: Stephanie Warm, LCSW 973-765-9050 x 1775 swarm@jfsmetrowest.org
Find out more »Screening of “Angst: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety
Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy/Rae Kushner Yeshiva High School, Livingston, 7:30 p.m. Cosponsored by Eric Eliezer Levenson Foundation for Hope. JKHA/RKYHS guidance counselors will answer questions following the screening. Contact dgoldstein@jkha.org or gberger@rkyhs.org.
Find out more »Adath Shalom hosts speaker Dianne Grossman of Mallory’s Army
Together we can stand against bullying. We need to stand together and learn the tools. We must teach all generations kindness and to stand up when we see another in trouble. Come and hear Dianne Grossman, lead of Mallory's Army discuss how to, why to and where to turn for help.
Find out more »December 2018
Social justice and the Orthodox
Rabbi Ronald Schwarzberg will present “When Did Tikun Olam Become a Jewish Value? Orthodox American Jewry’s Involvement with Social Justice” at a program of the Orthodox Jewish Forum of Edison/Highland Park on Saturday, Dec. 22, at 8 p.m. at Congregation Ahavas Achim, Highland Park. Email hpedisonorthodoxforum@gmail.com or visit orthodoxjewishforum.org.
Find out more »March 2019
“Thinking About Whiteness”
“Thinking About Whiteness: The Spectacular and the Banal, Our Struggles and Our Obligations in an Era of Rising White Nationalisms” Bnai Keshet, Montclair, 10:30 a.m. Speaker is scholar-activist Michelle Fine, Distinguished Professor of Critical Psychology, Women’s Studies, and Urban Education at the Graduate Center, City University of New York. Call 973-746-4889.
Find out more »Lunch ‘n’ Learn: Civil Rights in Israel
Temple Har Zion to host Lunch 'n' Learn on Civil Rights in Israel Rabbi Dr. Sharon Shalom, the first Ethiopian rabbi in Israel, will be the guest speaker March 29 at a Lunch 'n' Learn event hosted by Temple Har Zion. Rabbi Shalom will speak about his personal journey to Israel and his experiences living there. South Jersey, along with New Orleans and Charleston, is part of a pilot program with the Ministry of Diaspora and Ohr Torah Stone in…
Find out more »Human Trafficking – Protecting Our Children
On Sunday, March 31st at 9:30 am, Temple Shalom’s Caring and Social Action committees will host a breakfast program open to the community. The topic is Human Trafficking in Monmouth County and New Jersey. The featured speakers are Debbie Riveros of the Monmouth County Child Advocacy Center and Tara Wilson, Assistant County Prosecutor. They are part of a task force responsible for identifying and responding to human trafficking in Monmouth County. At this presentation they will provide the information needed…
Find out more »April 2019
“Carpool Conversations”
Project sponsored by National Council of Jewish Women/Essex and held at Congregation B’nai Jeshurun, Short Hills, 10:30 a.m.-noon. A panel of local experts will discuss how parents can discuss issues with their children such as sexuality, gender identity, sexism, and sexual violence. Cost is $15, $10 NCJW/Essex members. RSVP to 973-740-0588 or visit ncjwessex.org.
Find out more »May 2019
Anti-Racism Workshop: Brave Space, Not Just Safe Space
Bnai Keshet, Montclair, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Presented by Yehuda Webster of Jews for Racial and Economic Justice. Light refreshments will be served; there is a $36 suggested donation. Register at bnaikeshet.org/anti-racism or call 973-746-4889.
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