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August 2019
Religious School Open House
Temple Beth O’r/Beth Torah, Clark, 10-11 a.m. Presentation of free tuition policy. Contact Cantor Steve Stern at 732-381-8403.
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 »Beth El Synagogue Seniors Present A Summer Afternoon of Opera
On Sunday, August 18, 2019 at 3:00 pm, the Beth El Synagogue of East Windsor Seniors and Jewish Family and Children’s Services present “A Summer Afternoon of Opera”. The cost is $10 per person with advanced reservations and $15 per person at the door. Beth El Synagogue is located at 50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor, NJ, 08520; 609-443-4454; www.bethel.net.
Find out more »Temple Beth-El Mekor Chayim Religious School Open House
Join us for a religious school open house. Meet our principal and rabbi. Hear a short presentation about our 2019/2020 curriculum at 7:00 pm RSVP to temple office 908-276-9231.
Find out more »Jewish Joy on a Summer Evening: A Gala Concert
The public is invited to experience Jewish music as it springs to life in this exciting and entertaining concert by members of the NJ and Delaware Valley Regions of the Cantors Assembly, conducted by Hazzan Sheldon Levin and accompanied on piano by David Schlossberg. With an amazing repertoire ranging from classical synagogue music to Israeli, Yiddish, Sephardic, Broadway, choral, cantorial, humorous and even gospel-style, the cantors radiate joy while captivating and involving the entire audience. Each member of this outstanding ensemble…
Find out more »“Alice in Wonderland”
The Axelrod Contemporary Ballet Theater, Monmouth County’s newest (and only) professional ballet company, will present the second performance of its 2019 season, the multi-media world premiere of “Alice in Wonderland,” on Aug. 18 and 21, both at 7 p.m; and Aug. 25 at 2 and 7 p.m. To subscribe to the Axelrod Contemporary Ballet Theater’s season or to purchase individual tickets, visit axelrodartscenter.com or call the box office at 732-531-9106, ext. 14. Ticket prices are $54, premium adult; $48, regular…
Find out more »Forever Intertwined: Dan Wolpe’s One-Man Performance
Congregation Agudath Israel, Caldwell, 7 p.m. One-man show explores the six archetypes of Jewish males as seen by the movie industry (with some adult content). Light refreshments will be served. Cost is $5 in advance; $10 at the door. Contact caioffice@agudath.org or 973-226-3600.
Find out more »Gala concert
“Jewish Joy on a Summer Evening: A Gala Concert” will be offered on Sunday, Aug. 18, 7-8:30 p.m. at Monroe Township Senior Center. The concert will be presented by members of the NJ and Delaware Valley Regions of the Cantors Assembly, conducted by Hazzan Sheldon Levin and accompanied on piano by David Schlossberg. Proceeds of the concert will benefit the Cantors Assembly and its scholarship fund. The contribution for this concert is $15; for $72, patron status (deadline Aug. 12)…
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 »Syrian delicacies
“Our Elegant Syrian Kitchen,” a cooking demonstration and fund-raiser for Lottie’s Kitchen in Jerusalem, will be held at the Deal home of Maureen and Solomon Cohen. Lunch will be served; the event will also feature a Chinese auction. Contact Sherryl Betesh Bouganim at 732-245-9550 or Sherry@betesh.us.
Find out more »Senior Summer-end BBQ
YM-YWHA of Union County, Union, 11:30 a.m. Featuring entertainment by “Exodus.” Cost is $8, $5 members. RSVP to seniordirector@uniony.org or 908-289-8112, ext. 34.
Find out more »Duplicate Bridge
JCC of Middlesex County, Edison, will hold Duplicate Bridge on Wednesdays this summer (except Aug. 28), 1-4 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided. Each session costs $8, $6 JCC members. Contact Sue Horwitz at 732-593-5958 or shorwitz@jccmc.org.
Find out more »Chicks with Sticks
Raritan Valley Hadassah’s Chicks with Sticks knitting group will meet on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 1-3 p.m. at a Highland Park home. Contact 732-246-7366 or phypollak@yahoo.com.
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 »Ice Cream Socials at Thomas Sweet Ice Cream
Come meet TJC staff and new friends. The scoop is on us! Open to the Community! Questions? Email us: sdiamondstein@thejewishcenter.org
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