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September 2019
La Juive (The Jewess): Grand Opera in Five Acts
Admission: $8 members, $10 non-members
Find out more »Nature Photography Exhibit
Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel, South Orange, 2-4 p.m. Featuring works by congregants and members of the Livingston Camera Club and Camera Naturist Photo Club. RSVP to tstigallery@gmail.com.
Find out more »Cafe Q – A Get-Together for LGBTQ Youth
Café Q, a meeting place for LGBTQ middle and high schoolers, reopens its doors Sunday, September 15th from 3:00 – 5:00 PM. Operated by Congregation Beth Hatikvah in Summit, Café Q is a non-denominational haven where LGBTQ kids can meet new people, snack, listen to music and just relax and socialize. The Café is open every third Sunday of the month. Admission is free. For more information, email CafeQ@bethhatikvah.org or call 908-277-0200. Follow us at Instagram.com/CafeQ_CBH.
Find out more »40th Annual Dinner and 34th Gala Wedding
Sponsored by Bris Avrohom of Hillside and held at Sheraton Parsippany, 4 p.m. Honoring Cheder Yaldei Menachem and its Builders: The Garber Family, Danny and Claire Kahane, Mikhail and Yulia Kipnis, Felix and Lina Kanchik, Charles and Helene Klein, Yuri and Zhanna Libson, and Eduard and Galina Slinin. Presentation of Community Service Award to Olga Krueger, general manager of the Staten Island Bridges for Port Authority of NY & NJ. RSVP to 908-289-0070 or visit brisavrohom.org/dinner/register.
Find out more »YONINA in Concert
B’nai Shalom, West Orange, 6:30 p.m. Featuring YONINA (Yoni and Nina Tokayer), a husband-and-wife Israeli musical duo. This concert will launch the synagogue’s new Culture and Learning Center.General admission is $36, $46 preferred seating, $72 patrons (includes preferred seating and dessert reception after the performance). For tickets, go to bnaishalom.tix.com or call 800-595-4TIX (4849).
Find out more »Beth El Synagogue Present The Path to Peace Begins in the Classroom
On Sunday, September 15, 2019 at 7:00 pm, Beth El Synagogue of East Windsor Israel Affairs Committee presents “The Path to Peace Begins in the Classroom”. Doctors Joan Lurie and Deborah Soffen will present a program on the mission of the UNRWA (United Nations Relief and Works Agency): STOP TEACHING HATE Caucus, which ensures that the UNRWA/Palestinian Authority curricula conform to standards of peace and tolerance required by United Nations principles and documents. Beth El Synagogue is located at 50 Maple…
Find out more »UNRWA controversy
Doctors Joan Lurie and Deborah Soffen will present a program, “The Path to Peace Begins in the Classroom,” a discussion on the curricula of United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), on Sunday, Sept. 15, at 7 p.m. at Beth El Synagogue of East Windsor. Call 609-443-4454 or go to bethel.net.
Find out more »A Service of Healing
As we approach the High Holy Days and reflect upon our lives, we confront the challenges we have faced in the past year, and those we will confront in the coming year. We take the opportunity as a community – and as individuals – to sing, pray, meditate and to find strength for the New Year. All are welcome.
Find out more »Yiddish for Serious Laughs
Adath Shalom, Parsippany, evenings. Introductory Yiddish with Ellen Muraskin. Students must know Hebrew letters. Cost is $55 for eight-week session, free for members (plus a textbook, “Colloquial Yiddish,” $36-$70 online). Contact ellen.muraskin@gmail.com.
Find out more »Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Kroloff
Informal and lively! Discussion topics will include contemporary events, films of Jewish and general interest, spiritual issues, aging wisely, family concerns, the rabbi’s “struggles,” Israel, the American Jewish community, and recent developments in Jewish life. Donations to support this program are welcome. Kindly direct them to the Rabbi Charles A. Kroloff Fund for Jewish Learning. On Monday, September 16 at 11:30 AM we’ll be discussing: Judaism for Non-Believers.
Find out more »Healing Words from the Tree of Life Support Group
The support group, run by a teacher and coach, breaks out the words from the Omer into a weekly practice. These words can help you: Discover your innate spiritual powers Alleviate suffering Improve your personal and interpersonal skills Help you date, relate, and diet better Protect yourself from harmful behavior. The cost is $20/year and you can attend any Monday at noon.
Find out more »Jewish Women International (JWI) Meeting
B’nai Shalom, West Orange, 12:30 p.m. Podiatrist Dr. Charles Kurtzer will speak about foot problems. Refreshments will be served. Send a $6 check to Shirlee Sherman, 12 Steven Terrace, West Orange, N.J. 07052.
Find out more »High Holidays
Temple Micah in Lawrenceville will open its High Holiday services and other programs to the community at no charge. The congregation meets in the Presbyterian Church of Lawrenceville on Main Street (Route 206). For Rosh HaShanah, study sessions with Rabbi Elisa Goldberg will be held on Tuesdays, Sept. 17 and 24, at 7 p.m. Selichot services will be held on Saturday, Sept. 21, at 7:30 p.m. Erev Rosh HaShanah services will be held Sunday, Sept. 29, at 7:30 p.m., followed…
Find out more »Live Well @JCC – Zumba Gold
Live Well @ the JCC of Middlesex County in Edison is a health, fitness, and wellness program for the over-55 age group. Zumba Gold, an aerobic program geared toward the active older adult, will continue on Tuesdays, Sept. 17 and 24 and Oct. 8 and 29, at 9 a.m. Each program costs $45, which entitles individuals to participate in Live Well programs through June 2020; free for Community Campus members. RSVP to 732-494-3232.
Find out more »Flu shots
JCC of Middlesex County, Edison, will offer a Flu Shot Clinic for ages 18 and up on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Bring a Medicare Part B Card or other insurance card. For an appointment, call 732-494-3232.
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