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April 2019
Tribute honorees
Barbara and Eliot Spack of Edison will be honored for their devotion to Jewish and secular causes on Sunday, April 7, at 2 p.m. at Neve Shalom, Metuchen. Couvert is $50. To place an ad in the tribute journal or to make a reservation, contact office@neveshalom.net or 732-548-2238, ext. 12.
Find out more »Story telling
Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County, Freehold, will present “What’s Your Story?,” a live community storytelling event at 2 p.m. At this event, coordinated by Robyn Shumer, a storytelling coach, some of her protégés will share stories of life-changing events. Speakers include museum volunteer Lola Kline, who will reveal the story of her family’s survival during World War II; Susanne Peticolas, who speaks about assisting refugees; Jackie Allgood, who survived several cancer diagnoses; Elissa Torres, who speaks about human trafficking;…
Find out more »Jewish Singles 45+ Eighth Anniversary Celebration
Congregation Agudath Israel, Caldwell, 2:30 p.m. Admission is $10. RSVP to singles@agudath.org or 973-226-3600, ext. 145.
Find out more »Children’s Matzah Bakery
Chai Center Chabad of Short Hills, 3 p.m. Children and parents will make (not for Passover) matzah to take home. Cost: $10 per child, free for parents; visit chaicenterchabad.org/matzahbake.
Find out more »How to Lead a Kick-Ass Seder
Passover (a.k.a. the year’s most complicated dinner party) will be here before we know it. Archie Gottesman – co-founder of JewBelong – will teach us How to Lead a Kick-Ass Seder by following just a few simple steps. (Hint: there are no Seder police and wine is your friend.) She’ll also share JewBelong’s JewBarrassment-free Passover Haggadah, designed to be enjoyed by all the friends and family at your Seder table – including those who are not Jewish, or who are…
Find out more »Hillel gala
Rutgers University’s Hillel will hold its Annual Gala on Sunday, April 7, at 6 p.m. at the Eva and Arie Halpern Hillel House on the Wilf Family Campus, New Brunswick. Honorees are Barry H. Ostrowsky, president and chief executive officer, RWJBarnabas Health, with the “Visionary in Partnership” award; parents Sherry and Bruce DuBoff and Helene Podell Raush and David Raush, all of Cherry Hill; Pam and Mark Gelbert of Denville, Rabbi Julius Funk Alumni Award; Scott Siegel of Denville, Young…
Find out more »“Planning For the Second Half of Life”
Temple Beth Shalom, Livingston, 8:15 p.m. Featured presenters are Laurie A. Hauptman, Esq., of Hauptman and Hauptman PC, and Jeremy Nachtigall of Daily Navigator LLC. Contact 973-992-3600 or office@tbsnj.org.
Find out more »Live Well @JCC – Tai Chi
Live Well @ the JCC of Middlesex County in Edison is a health, fitness, and wellness program for the over-55 age group. Tai Chi, a series of movements performed in a slow, focused manner and accompanied by deep breathing, will be held Mondays, March 4-April 29 (no class March 18), 9-9:45 a.m. Each program costs $45, which entitles individuals to participate in Live Well programs through June 2019; free for Community Campus members. RSVP to 732-494-3232.
Find out more »Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Kroloff
Join us for a lunch and learn with Rabbi Kroloff! Discussion topics will include contemporary events, films of Jewish and general interest, spiritual issues, aging wisely, family concerns, the rabbi’s struggles, Israel, the American Jewish community, and recent developments in Jewish live. A delicious and complimentary lunch will be offered. Donations to support this program are welcome. Kindly direct them to the Rabbi Charles A. Kroloff Fund for Jewish Learning. On April 8, Rabbi Kroloff will lead a discussion on "The…
Find out more »Mindfulness
Raritan Valley Hadassah will present “Mindfulness & Relaxation” in preparation for Passover on Monday, April 8, at 7 p.m. at the Highland Park Public Library. Light, healthy refreshments will be served. RSVP to 732-819-0593 or raritanvalleyhadassah@gmail.com.
Find out more »Live Well @JCC – Zumba Gold
Live Well @ the JCC of Middlesex County in Edison is a health, fitness, and wellness program for the over-55 age group. Zumba Gold, an aerobic program geared toward the active older adult and deconditioned exerciser, will be held Tuesdays, March 5-April 30, at 9 a.m. Each program costs $45, which entitles individuals to participate in Live Well programs through June 2019; free for Community Campus members. RSVP to 732-494-3232.
Find out more »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 »Beth El Synagogue Passover Storytime
On Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at 4:45 p.m., Beth El Synagogue of East Windsor will be sponsoring a Passover Storytime with a craft, story and snack at the Robbinsville Library located at 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Rd., Robbinsville. Online registration at www.mcl.org is required and begins on March 26, 2019 or call 609-259-2150. For more information contact the Beth El Synagogue office at 609-443-4454 or admin@bethel.net.
Find out more »Israel’s modern history
Congregation Beth Mordecai in Perth Amboy will continue a class on the modern history of Israel on Tuesdays, Feb. 26, March 12 and 26, April 9 and 30, and May 14, at 7 p.m. “Israel’s Milestones and Their Meanings,” taught by Rabbi Sara Metz and Mark Fertik, explores the pivotal events of 1917, 1947, and 1967. Each class costs $10. RSVP to Rabbi.SaraMetz@gmail.com for location.
Find out more »Jewish Center Women presents: Israeli Dancing
Put on your dancing shoes! Back by popular demand, Israeli dancing is happening again at TJC! Join Vera Galleid, Israeli dancing instructor extraordinaire, for 90 minutes of F-U-N! OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY – RSVP Requested. $10 for Jewish Center members; $12 for community members.
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