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March 2019
On the Chocolate Trail with Rabbi Deborah Prinz
The Sisterhoods of Congregation B'nai TIkvah of North/South Brunswick and East Brunswick Jewish Center invite you to join us for dessert, wine and chocolate as Rabbi Deborah Prinz, author of ON THE CHOCOLATE TRAIL takes us along on this delicious adventure connecting, Jews, History, Rituals and Recipes to the Magic of Cacao. This event is open to the community (over 21 years old)! Sisterhood members of CBT & EBJC $10, everyone else $15. RSVP by March 22, 2019 to Lynn Biderman…
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 »“Love, Lust and Power: David, The Biblical Character”
Temple B’nai Abraham, Livingston, 11:30 a.m. Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Faith Joy Dantowitz. Bring a dairy lunch; beverages will be served. RSVP to 973-994-2290 or visit tbanj.org.
Find out more »Professor David N. Myers; A Historian Reflects on Israel’s Past & Futrue
On Thursday, March 28, 2019, 7:30 PM at Temple B'nai Abrham, David N. Myers, Ph.D, Professor of Jewish History, UCLA and Board President, New Israel Fund will reflect on Israel's Past and Future. Free and open to the community. Israel was founded 70 years ago, but its future is as unknowable today as it was in 1948. Israel’s army is the most powerful in the region. Recent governments have sought new strategic alliances, making friends with former enemies and alienating…
Find out more »Professor David N. Myers: A Historian Reflects on Israel’s Past and Future
Temple B’nai Abraham, Livingston, 7:30 p.m. Register at tbanj.org or call 973-994-2290.
Find out more »Lunch ‘n’ Learn: Civil Rights in Israel
Temple Har Zion to host Lunch 'n' Learn on Civil Rights in Israel Rabbi Dr. Sharon Shalom, the first Ethiopian rabbi in Israel, will be the guest speaker March 29 at a Lunch 'n' Learn event hosted by Temple Har Zion. Rabbi Shalom will speak about his personal journey to Israel and his experiences living there. South Jersey, along with New Orleans and Charleston, is part of a pilot program with the Ministry of Diaspora and Ohr Torah Stone in…
Find out more »Kabbalat Shabbat Katan
Please join us for Kabbalat Shabbat Katan and greet Shabbat with young families from TJC! We will sing songs, tell stories, and make new friends! Please join us afterwards for a dairy potluck dinner. Questions? Email us: sdiamondstein@thejewishcenter.org
Find out more »Shabbat Dinner
Join us for Shabbat Dinner, followed by our Shabbat Service. All are welcome! $18 per adult/children under 18 years FREE.
Find out more »Nefesh Mountain at Temple B’nai Or
Nefesh Mountain will be performing at Temple B’nai Or, Morristown on March 29, 6:30 p.m. RSVP at templebnaior.org or call 973-539-4539
Find out more »Scholar in Residence
B’nai Shalom, West Orange. Dr. Joshua Kulp, author of “The Schechter Haggadah,” speaks at 7 p.m. after Shabbat dinner on “Rabbits and Lettuce: The History of the Haggadah in Art and Text.” Cost for dinner is $20; register online at bnaishalom.net/events.php#. On March 30, he will discuss “The Haggadah’s Development in a Nutshell Full of Horseradish” at 11 a.m., and at 1 p.m., “Starving at the Seder: What’s Up with the Parsley?” Call 973-731-0160.
Find out more »Temple Sha’arey Shalom Hosts Author Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg
On Friday evening, March 29 following services at 8:00 pm, Temple Sha'arey Shalom, will host New Jersey native and former Kansas Poet Laureate Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg, who will read from and discuss her new novel, Miriam's Well: A Modern Day Exodus, about finding our purpose, place, and people. The novel speaks to the role of Midrash in our lives, telling the story of a modern-day Miriam who, while seeking her own promised land, discovers how to turn the chaos and despair…
Find out more »Discussion on “Miriam’s Well: A Modern Day Exodus”
Temple Sha’arey Shalom, Springfield, following 8 p.m. services. Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg will read from and discuss her new novel. Call 973-379-5387.
Find out more »Art exhibit
The Grant Avenue Gallery adjacent to the lobby of the Axelrod Performing Arts Center, Ocean Township, will present a selection of works by fine artist Sue Sweeney titled “Color, Light & Form,” running now through March 30. Sweeney, a fine art painter living and working in Navesink, is currently represented by Kathy Donnelly at Beauregard Fine Art Gallery in Rumson. Contact 732-531-9106 or info@axelrodartscenter.org or visit axelrodartscenter.com.
Find out more »TBA Annual Gala Celebrates Rabbi Kulwin
Looking Forward to the Future and Feeling Grateful for the Past The Journey Awaits. TBA Annual Gala, Celebrating Rabbi Kulwin, as he moves onto his next chapter! Saturday, March 30, 6:30 PM, Temple B'nai Abraham, Drinks, Dinner, Dancing. $136 per person, cocktail chic dress code. There will be tributes by prominent guest speakers in the Sanctuary before the festivities begin. All invited to attend. RSVP to 973.994.2290 or online at www.tbanj.org.
Find out more »Beth El Synagogue American Red Cross Blood Drive
On Sunday, March 31, 2019 from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm, an American Red Cross Blood Drive will be taking place at Beth El Synagogue in East Windsor. Appointments are preferred. Please call the synagogue office with any questions or visit redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor keyword: BethElSyn, 1-800-RED CROSS. Beth El Synagogue is located at 50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor, NJ, 08520; 609-443-4454; www.bethel.net.
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