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March 2019
Human Trafficking – Protecting Our Children
On Sunday, March 31st at 9:30 am, Temple Shalom’s Caring and Social Action committees will host a breakfast program open to the community. The topic is Human Trafficking in Monmouth County and New Jersey. The featured speakers are Debbie Riveros of the Monmouth County Child Advocacy Center and Tara Wilson, Assistant County Prosecutor. They are part of a task force responsible for identifying and responding to human trafficking in Monmouth County. At this presentation they will provide the information needed…
Find out more »Book and author event
Neve Shalom, Metuchen, will present the Donald and Ruth Kahn Book & Author Event on Sunday, March 31, at 9:30 a.m. Authors will address the theme of Jewish immigration to America and sign and sell their books. They are Elissa Brent Weissman, “The Length of String”; Betsy Carter, “We Were Strangers Once”; Richard Slotkin, “Greenhorns: Stories”; and Boris Fishman, “Savage Feast: Three Generations, Two Continents, and a Dinner Table (A Memoir with Recipes).” Call 732-549-2238 or go to neveshalom.net.
Find out more »Rummage sale
Temple B’nai Shalom, East Brunswick, will host a (cash only) rummage sale on Sunday, March 31, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Donations are being accepted; contact sisterhood@bnaishalom.com. For more information, go to bnaishalom.com.
Find out more »Screening of “Two Zions”
Temple Beth Shalom, Livingston, 10 a.m. Filmmaker Cheryl Halpern will discuss her documentary. Contact 973-992-3600 or office@tbsnj.org.
Find out more »Organ donation
“The Story of a New Kidney and a New Life” will be presented at 11:15 a.m. at Congregation B’nai Israel, Rumson. The program will feature donor recipient Art Steinman and will include a discussion on the Jewish view of organ donation with Rabbi Dov Goldberg. Refreshments will be served. Contact emilie.kovit-meyer@cbirumson.org or 732-842-1800, ext. 203.
Find out more »Torathon
Thirteen rabbis covering the Jewish experience from various perspectives will participate in a four-session Torathon on Sunday, March 31, 1-5 p.m. at Congregation Beth Ohr, Old Bridge. This program is made possible by a gift from the Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey. Registration begins at 12:30 and costs $5. Attendees are requested to bring a donation of canned food for the Old Bridge Food Bank. Call Phyllis Greenberg at 732-257-1523 or Linda Benish at 609-426-8727.
Find out more »The History of the Italian Jews
A talk by Rabbi Michael Klein (Rabbi Emeritus, Congregation Ahavat Olam, Howell, NJ) $8 members, $10 non-members
Find out more »Discussion of “A River Could Be A Tree”
Temple B’nai Or, Morristown, 2 p.m. Jewish Book Council author series with Angela Himsel, whose memoir describes her journey from the evangelical Worldwide Church of God to Judaism. The event costs $10; books are available for purchase for $15. Refreshments will be served. RSVP to kimlefferts@templebnaior.org.
Find out more »The Tziona Millburn Short Hills Chapter Woman of the Year
The Tziona Millburn Short Hills Hadassah Chapter is thrilled to announce the 2019 Women of the Year to Karen Kahn. For more information, please email mshadassah@gmail.com.
Find out more »“Music for the Jewish Soul”
Temple Beth Am, Parsippany, 3-6 p.m. Cost is $5, free for children. A wine and cheese reception will follow the concert. Call 973-887-0046.
Find out more »April 2019
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
White Meadow Temple, Rockaway, 11:30 a.m. Seniors’ program with Rabbi Charlie Popky. Bring a dairy lunch. A $2 donation is suggested. RSVP to Nadine Armus at 973-627-7011 or narmusna163@gmail.com.
Find out more »One Jew Who Took on the KGB: An Evening with Rabbi Yosef Mendelevich
Chai Center-Chabad, Short Hills, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 in advance and are available at chaicenterchabad.org/event/against or call 732-693-6944.
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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.
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