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October 2019
Kabbalat Shabbat Katan
Please join us for Kabbalat Shabbat Katan and greet Shabbat with young families from TJC! We will sing songs, tell stories, and make new friends! Please join us afterwards for a dairy potluck dinner. Open to the Community! Questions? Email us: sdiamondstein@thejewishcenter.org
Find out more »Shabbat Katan
This spirited service is designed for preschool-aged children and their families. Led by music teacher Susan Sacks and parents, this interactive Shabbat experience includes stories, prayers, songs, and a brief Torah reading. This service will typically be held on the second Shabbat of the month in the Youth Lounger at 11:00 a.m. A Shabbat Katan lunch will follow. All Shabbat Katan dates Oct 12, Nov 16, Dec 14, Jan 11, Feb 8, Mar 7, April 4, May 16, June 13.…
Find out more »Art Exhibit-Ed Berger: Jazz Photographer
Ed Berger, (1951-2017) was former Associate Director of the Institute of Jazz Studies at Rutgers University, Newark, New Jersey. In addition he was an award-winning author, jazz record producer, label owner, discographer, editor, historian, photographer, and educator. This exhibit celebrates his life and work, presenting a series of his photographs taken over a 40 year career span. Berger photographed events including jazz rehearsals and concerts, memorials and tributes, festivals, museum openings and gallery exhibitions, and a variety of lectures and…
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 »Tantalizing Torah
Explore the parts of the Bible they didn't teach you in Hebrew School! This year, the Books of Kings: There is enough intrigue, adultery, and betrayal in these stories to rival any Greek tragedy or Shakespearean history play. We meet from 1-2:30 pm on the second Wednesday of the month. (Note Exception: November 20th) "I thought the Game of Thrones was fun, but I've discovered it's nothing like the original...Tanakh is packed with more mystery, murder, mayhem, passion, revenge and…
Find out more »Hatha Yoga
Build strength and flexibility while developing inner calm in the midst of your busy, hurried life. Certified instructor Pamela Erens will lead six sessions for beginners and intermediate practitioners, adjusted for each individual's needs. Fee: $54 donation. Registration and yoga mat required.
Find out more »Torah on Tap
Join us for our monthly gathering of Torah on Tap. Share good food, great conversation and of course a beer! The Rabbi leads our discussion of critical topics in our Jewish lives. He provides a text or a topic or a story that keeps us talking! We always welcome new people-members or not. The topic of the month is interesting and the camaraderie is the best! Hope to see you soon! OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY! For more information please contact…
Find out more »The Prophet Jeremiah And His Legacy
Two-Session Daytime Course with Rabbi Robert Goldenberg, Ph.D. Thursdays, October 17th & 24th at 1:30 pm This course will examine the life and career of the prophet Jeremiah, both in his own time and how it was seen in later times. The first session will survey the information that can be gathered about Jeremiah from the pages of the Bible itself; the second will follow his memory across later ages: what did later communities of Jews seek to learn from…
Find out more »‘Foxtrot’
The Israeli film “Foxtrot” — inspired by the director’s own experience as a soldier in the Israel Defense Forces — will be screened on Thursday, Oct. 17, at 7 p.m. at Beth El Synagogue of East Windsor. Call 609-443-4454 or go to bethel.net.
Find out more »Beth El Synagogue Illuminated Sukkot Shabbat
On Friday, October 18, 2019, at 6:00 pm, join Beth El Synagogue of East Windsor for an Illuminated Sukkot Shabbat. Attend a Family Shabbat Service or Regular Friday Night Service followed by a Congregational Deli Shabbat Dinner. R.S.V.P before October 4, 2019 and pay $13 per person and $10 for children under 12. R.S.V.P between October 4, 2019 and October 11, 2019 and pay $15 per person and $12 for children under 12. Pasta alternative available for children and vegetarian…
Find out more »Shalom Shabbat – Pot Luck Dinners* with Cantor Jeff
Pot Luck Dinners with Cantor Jeff following Shabbat Services October 18, November 15, December 20, January 17 beverages provided by The Jewish Center Princeton. Kabbalat Shabbat Services begin every Friday night at 6:30 pm. OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY!
Find out more »Lior Sternfeld: “Iranian Jews in the Twentieth Century”
"Iranian Jews in the Twentieth Century" Dr. Sternfeld is an assistant professor of History and Jewish Studies and Penn State University. He is a social historian specializing in the Middle East; in particular he teaches about Jewish issues. He is the author of “Jewish-Iranian Identities in the Pahlavi Era.” The program is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served and there will be time for questions and discussion.
Find out more »Junior Congregation
Junior Congregation services are designed to afford our children the opportunity to participate and lead an abbreviated Shabbat Service geared to their level. It is the ideal vehicle to prepare the child for his / her Bar / Bat Mitzvah and is a necessary part of their Jewish education. Our goal is to familiarize the children with the process so they will become comfortable in the main sanctuary leading to a meaningful bar/bat mitzvah service and beyond. We are also…
Find out more »JCC Fall Community Fest
Join us on Sunday, October 20th from 12-4pm for the JCC Fall Community Fest. Shake it at our Sukkah Hop filled with cultural fun from our local community partners. Festivities include inflatable corn maze, trackless train, petting zoo, face painting, crafts and more! Visit our camp table for early bird pricing and take a tour with a Director. Food & snacks for sale at a nominal charge. Let’s dwell and kvell together! $18 donation per family appreciated Registration required at…
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.
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