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April 2019
Jewish journaling
“Our Stories, Ourselves — Jewish Journaling and More,” facilitated by Michele Bernstein Klausner, director of The Journal Center, is held at the Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth Country, Freehold, Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.-noon. It is based on the museum’s exhibit “Three Centuries of Growth and Change: A History of Jews in Monmouth County.” The fee is $5 per session. Call 732-252-6990 or visit jhmomc.org.
Find out more »“Living an Ethical Life: An Encounter with Mussar”
Sponsored by National Council of Jewish Women, West Morris Section and presented by Rabbi David Nesson at Morris County Library, Whippany, noon. Continues May 7 and 14. RSVP to iadpr@aol.com.
Find out more »Yom HaShoah
“Enduring Kristallnacht in America: A Story of Survival and Immigration” will be presented by Holocaust survivor Erwin Ganz on Tuesday, April 30, at 1:30 p.m. at JCC of Middlesex County, Edison. RSVP to 732-494-3232.
Find out more »May 2019
Annual Spring Marketplace
Temple B’nai Abraham, Livingston, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sponsored by Early School Parents’ Council; credit cards are accepted. Contact 973-994-7016 or tbanj.org/the-early-school.
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 »Current events
“Ripped from the Headlines” — a monthly informal discussion of Judaism and current events with Rabbi Benjamin Adler of Adath Israel Congregation — will meet on Thursday, May 1, 10:30-11:30 a.m. at McCaffrey’s Market in Yardley, Pa. Call 609-896-4977 or go to adathisraelnj.org.
Find out more »Rutgers Hillel visit
Raritan Valley Hadassah will visit Rutgers University’s Hillel on Wednesday May 1, meeting at 11 a.m. on 70 College Ave., New Brunswick. Participants may have lunch at Hillel’s Bistro70, a kosher cafe. There is a suggested $10 contribution to benefit Hillel.
Find out more »Jewelry sale
Mara Levine will hold a jewelry sale and opportunity to restyle old jewelry pieces at JCC of Middlesex County, Edison, on Tuesday, April 30, 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; and Wednesday, May 1, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the JCC’s Bright Beginnings Preschool and JCC senior adult programs. Call 732-494-3232.
Find out more »Interfaith Yom HaShoah
An Interfaith Yom HaShoah Holocaust Remembrance Program will be held on Wednesday, May 1, at 7 p.m. at JCC of Middlesex County, Edison. The event is co-sponsored by the Metuchen-Edison Area Interfaith Clergy Association, the JCC, and the Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey. Call 732-494-3232.
Find out more »LinkedIn and job hunting
“Maximizing LinkedIn” will be the topic of the next job seekers success group meeting at Jewish Family Service of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties, Somerville, on Wednesday, May 1, 7-9 p.m. RSVP to Elise Prezant at 908-725-7799, ext. 108, or eprezant@JewishFamilySvc.org.
Find out more »Voices of the Generations, a Holocaust Remembrance Presentation
B’nai Shalom, West Orange, 7 p.m. With Julie Kohner, an educator and child of Holocaust survivors whose family’s story was presented on “This is Your Life.” Call 973-731-0160.
Find out more »Yom HaShoah: Holocaust Memorial Day
Commemoration Service and Program Including Memorial Prayers, Readings and Shoah Candle Lighting The Next Generation Telling the Story Featuring Mimi Werbler Mimi Werbler is Second Vice President of the Board of the Center for Holocaust, Human Rights and Genocide Education (Chhange) at Brookdale Community College. As the daughter and daughter-in-law of local Holocaust survivors, she feels compelled to carry on their legacy and message of “Never Forget—Never Again.” Mimi was a founding member of Chhange’s The Generations: Descendants of Holocaust…
Find out more »Yom HaShoah
Beth El Synagogue of East Windsor will hold Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) services on Wednesday, May 1, at 7:15 p.m. Participants will include Beth El clergy and congregants, religious school youngsters, and the Beth El Choir. Call 609-443-4454 or visit bethel.net.
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 »Author event
Brandeis National Committee’s Middlesex and Somerset chapters will present an afternoon with Marcia R. Rudin, author of “Hear My Voice” and “Flower Toward the Sun,” on Thursday, May 2, at 11 a.m. at The Pines Manor, Edison. Cost is $70, $60 Brandeis members. Call Barbara at 732-545-8937.
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