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May 2019
Memory Café
Senior Resource Center at The Lavy House, Westfield, noon-2 p.m. Kosher lunch and social activities for individuals with early to moderate Alzheimer’s disease/dementia and their care partners hosted by Jewish Family Service of Central NJ. RSVP to Naomi Kreutzer at 908-352-8375.
Find out more »Combatting child abuse
Debbie Riveros will discuss child abuse and the role of the Monmouth County Advocacy Center at a National Council of Jewish Women Central Jersey Section program on Tuesday, May 21, noon-2 p.m. at Monmouth County Headquarters Library, Manalapan.
Find out more »NJJFF Extra Event – On The Map with special guest Tal Brody
VIP Meet and Greet with Tal Brody, 6pm Film at 7pm TICKETS: General Admission: $11 Kids under 18: Free 19th Annual NJJFF Sponsors: Free VIP Meet and Greet: $10 Click here for more information.
Find out more »Rosh Hodesh with Rabbi Faith Joy Dantowitz
Temple B’nai Abraham, Livingston, 7:30 p.m. Women’s discussion of Pirkei Avot (“Ethics of Our Ancestors”). RSVP by May 20 to tbainfo@tbanj.org or 973-994-2290.
Find out more »Join Us For An Inspiring Visit
Our day will include: A guided tour of the exhibit, which engages visitors with the compelling human story behind the Armenian Genocide, the Holocaust, and the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda. Through video testimony and archival items of local survivors, visitors can connect the lessons of genocide to today’s world. Box Lunch A visit with Claire Bohren, a Holocaust survivor, who began painting later in life. Along the way, Claire realized that her paintings were an expression of…
Find out more »Dementia caregiver group
Jewish Family & Children’s Service offers a Dementia Caregiver Connection Group, which will include a separate activity for family members with dementia, at Artis Senior Living in Princeton. The service’s chaplain, Beverly Rubman, will facilitate, offering techniques and resources for those caring for someone with dementia or other memory impairment. The care recipients will be supervised by staff of the Artis Senior Living memory care community. Lunch for all will be provided by Artis. The program will take place Wednesdays,…
Find out more »Adults’ Lag b’Omer BBQ and Kumsitz
Chai Center Chabad of Millburn/Short Hills, 8 p.m. There is a suggested $18 donation. RSVP at chaicenterchabad.org or call 973-379-3151.
Find out more »Iconic Culture: From Little Black Dress to Bell Bottoms
The Morris County Historical Society's latest exhibit explores cultural history through a retrospective featuring nearly 100 pieces from its historic textile collection. The exhibit highlights cultural milestones from the 1920s to the 1970s and clothing styles mirrored historical events. Open Wednesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays, 1-4 p.m. $6 for adults, $5 for seniors, $3 for students, free for children.
Find out more »Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Dantowitz
Temple B’nai Abraham, Livingston, 11:30 a.m. Study of books of Samuel and King David and his relationships. Bring a dairy lunch; beverages will be provided. RSVP to 973-994-2290 or visit tbanj.org.
Find out more »Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Dantowitz
Temple B’nai Abraham, Livingston, 11:30 a.m. Study of books of Samuel and King David and his relationships. Bring a dairy lunch; beverages will be provided. RSVP to 973-994-2290 or visit tbanj.org.
Find out more »Lag b’Omer Family Event
Sponsored by Chabad Center of Northwest New Jersey and held at Beach 1 of White Meadow Lake, Rockaway, 4:30 p.m. Featuring full barbecue, live music and entertainment, magic and fire juggling show, and “kumsitz” with marshmallows. Contact 973-625-1525, ext. 202, or info@onetorahway.org or visit onetorahway.org/lagbomer.
Find out more »Family Lag b’Omer Celebration
Sponsored by Chai Center Chabad of Millburn/Short Hills and held at Taylor Park, Millburn, 5 p.m. Featuring bounce houses, face painting, entertainment, hot dogs, snow cones, and music. Donations of $10 person, $36 per family requested. RSVP at chaicenterchabad.org or call 973-379-3151.
Find out more »Lag b’Omer Celebration
Sponsored by Chabad of Randolph, 6-8 p.m. at Shongum Lake. Featuring BBQ, live music, and caricature artist. RSVP to ChabadRSVP@gmail.com.
Find out more »Teen barbecue
JTeen Club (ages 13-17) at Center for Jewish Life, Marlboro, will hold a free Lag b’Omer BBQ and marshmallow roasting at 7 p.m. RSVP at cjlnj.com.
Find out more »Women’s Struggles for Equality in a Jewish and Democratic Israel
Co-Sponsored by Jewish Center Women Presented by Tanya Zion-Waldoks, a gender scholar, feminist activist and mother of four – intertwined callings. Her research examines intersections of religion, gender, and politics, with a focus on women’s social movements. Currently a post-doctoral Rothschild fellow at Princeton University’s Center for the Study of Religion, Tanya will join the faculty of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem’s School of Education in 2019. Her current project is a comparative study of religious feminisms in Israel. In…
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