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April 2019
“Jerusalem: A Tale of Two Cities”
Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel, South Orange, 7 p.m. Rabbi Alexandra Klein will cover the historical and mystical origins of the city. Free, advance registration required; go to tsti.org/calendar/class-jerusalem-a-tale-of-two-cities-2.
Find out more »Jews, Health, and Healing
Rabbi Vanessa Ochs, Ph.D., will lead “Jews, Health, and Healing” at The Jewish Center in Princeton. The first session is on Thursday, April 11, at 7:30 p.m., when she will discuss “What Jewish sensibilities do we bring to the table when we reflect on healthcare decisions for ourselves and our loved ones?” The second part, for people who are or have been professionals in the healthcare industry, is on Thursday, May 2, at 7:30 p.m. The session will cover: What…
Find out more »Pursuit of Harmony
The Jewish-Muslim interfaith duo who formed Pursuit of Harmony, Michael Hunter Ochs and Alaa Alshaham, will bring their musical talent to Temple Rodeph Torah in Marlboro as Scholars-in-Residence this weekend. Pursuit of Harmony, who perform in Hebrew, Arabic, and English, have brought their music and conversation to synagogues, mosques, churches, and community centers around the world. Its principals are Ochs, composer in residence at Congregation Micah in Nashville and East End Temple in New York; and Alshaham, a West Bank…
Find out more »Shabbat Hagadol Dinner and Elijah’s Stories
B’nai Shalom, West Orange. Featuring Shabbat dinner at 7 p.m., followed by a lecture, “Elijah# The Resistance.” RSVP for dinner ($20) at bnaishalom.net/events.php#. On April 13, a lecture, “What Would Elijah Do?,” will be presented at 1 p.m. Call 973-731-0160.
Find out more »Current events
“Current Events and Controversies 2019” will be held with Bob Galante on Fridays, April 5, 12, May 3, 10, 17, and 24; 10 to 11:30 a.m. The cost is $60, $48 JCC members. Call 732-593-5958.
Find out more »Young Families Pasta before Passover Shabbat Dinner
Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel, South Orange, 5 p.m. For families with youngsters in preschool-second grade. Includes holiday activity and pasta dinner; “Come as You Are” Shabbat service at 6. Attendees are encouraged to bring chametz products to donate to the Interfaith Food Pantry of the Oranges. Register at sfantacone@tstinj.org; include names of adults and children, and children’s ages.
Find out more »Jewish Genealogy/Ethical Dilemmas
Temple Beth Am, Parsippany, 7:30 p.m. Presented by Rabbi Gary M. Gans as part of The Steven L. Mills Speaker series. Call 973-887-0046.
Find out more »Shabbat speaker
Rabbi Peter Grumbacher will be the featured speaker at 7:45 p.m. Shabbat services at Temple Shalom, Aberdeen. Grumbacher will share the story of his father, Ernst Grumbacher, who was arrested by the Gestapo and sent to the Dachau concentration camp during Kristallnacht on Nov. 9, 1938. Contact Ed Miller at speshuled1215@optonline.net.
Find out more »From the headlines
Rabbi Benjamin Adler will present “Ripped from the Headlines: Shabbat Edition” on Saturday, April 13, at Adath Israel Congregation in Lawrenceville, during the kiddush luncheon. RSVP to 609-896-4977 or visit adathisraelnj.org.
Find out more »Yoga Shabbat
A Yoga Shabbat service will be held at Neve Shalom, Metuchen, on Saturday, April 13, at 10:15 a.m. Bring a yoga mat or a towel. Participants will join the congregation for Musaf at 11:30. Contact Wendy Kushner at whkushner@gmail.com.
Find out more »Shabbat Katan
Shabbat Katan is a monthly service designed for Preschool/Kindergarten-aged children and their families. Warm and spirited, this interactive Shabbat experience will include stories, prayers, songs, and a brief Torah reading. Stay for Shabbat Katan lunch and get to meet other families with little ones. Bring your friends, everyone is welcome! Questions? Email us: sdiamondstein@thejewishcenter.org
Find out more »Sunday Fundays
Tot Sunday Funday at Adath Shalom, Lawrenceville, will be April 14, 9:15-10:15 a.m., preceded by Havdalah at 9. This free community program for kids 2 1/2- 4 years old and their parents and/or grandparents this month is all about Passover, including traditional foods. RSVP to 609-896-4977 or visit adathisraelnj.org.
Find out more »Feting Nobel winner
A celebratory event for 2018 Nobel Prize Winner, Dr. Arthur Ashkin, will be held at Congregation B’nai Israel (CBI) in Rumson at 1 p.m. Nobel Laureate Ashkin, 96, is a longtime member of the congregation. A dessert reception will be followed by Ashkin — co-winner of the 2018 Nobel Prize for Physics — delivering his Nobel Lecture. RSVP by April 7 to emilie.kovit-meyer@cbirumson.org.
Find out more »Feting Nobel winner
A celebratory event for 2018 Nobel Prize Winner, Dr. Arthur Ashkin, will be held at Congregation B’nai Israel (CBI) in Rumson at 1 p.m. Nobel Laureate Ashkin, 96, a longtime member of the congregation, will begin with a dessert reception followed by Ashkin — co-winner of the 2018 Nobel Prize for Physics — delivering his Nobel Lecture. RSVP by April 7 to emilie.kovit-meyer@cbirumson.org.
Find out more »The History of the Italian Jews
A talk by Rabbi Michael Klein (Rabbi Emeritus, Congregation Ahavat Olam, Howell, NJ) $12 non-members, $10 members
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