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September 2019
Casino trips
Trips to Atlantic City’s Resorts Casino will be sponsored by JCC of Middlesex County, Edison, on Mondays, Sept. 23, Oct. 28, Nov. 25, and Dec. 16, leaving the JCC at 8:45 a.m. and returning at about 7 p.m. Cost is $30, with $25 back in slot dollars; gratuities are included. Call 732-593-5958.
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 continue with Bob Matland on Mondays, Sept. 23 and Oct. 7 and 28, at 9 a.m. Each program costs $45, which entitles individuals to participate in Live Well programs through June 2020; free for Community Campus members. RSVP to 732-494-3232.
Find out more »Healing Words from the Tree of Life Support Group
The support group, run by a teacher and coach, breaks out the words from the Omer into a weekly practice. These words can help you: Discover your innate spiritual powers Alleviate suffering Improve your personal and interpersonal skills Help you date, relate, and diet better Protect yourself from harmful behavior. The cost is $20/year and you can attend any Monday at noon.
Find out more »Decoding the past
Hilary May, curator of education at Museum of Early Trades & Crafts, will present “Decoding the Past,” a look at life in the 19th century, on Tuesday, Sept. 24, at 10:30 a.m. at JCC of Middlesex County, Edison. Cost is $11, $8 JCC members. Call 732-593-5958.
Find out more »“How Do We Face the Future — What Can We Do?”
Conclusion of a three-part series led by Rabbi Steven Bayar, “Current Challenges to the American Jewish Community,” sponsored by National Council of Jewish Women, West Morris Section, and held at noon at Morris County Library, Whippany. To register, contact iadpr@aol.com.
Find out more »Senior home visits
Jewish Family Service of Somerset, Hunterdon, and Warren Counties is seeking volunteers for the Family Mentor Program, Senior Shopper Program, and Good Deeds-Cooking Companions Project to provide friendly home visits for seniors. Bilingual Spanish speaking volunteers are also being recruited. Training sessions will be held on Tuesdays, Sept. 10, 17, and 24, 4-7 p.m. at JFS in Somerville. RSVP to 908-725-7799 or admin@JewishFamilySvc.org.
Find out more »Author speaks
Women’s Philanthropy at Jewish Federation in the Heart of NJ will continue its Barbara Kagan Littman Book & Author Series with a program with journalist Taffy Brodesser-Akner, author of the novel, “Fleishman Is In Trouble,” on Tuesday, Sept. 24, at 6:30 p.m. at The Barn, East Brunswick. Brodesser-Akner will be interviewed by journalist Jennifer Altmann. Couvert is $36, which includes signed book and light kosher refreshments. Contact Lisa Adler at lisaa@jewishheartnj.org or 732-588-1800.
Find out more »Author speaks
Women’s Philanthropy at Jewish Federation in the Heart of NJ will continue its Barbara Kagan Littman Book & Author Series with a program featuring journalist Taffy Brodesser-Akner, author of the novel, “Fleishman Is In Trouble,” on Tuesday, Sept. 24, at 6:30 p.m. at The Barn, East Brunswick. Brodesser-Akner will be interviewed by journalist Jennifer Altmann. Couvert is $36, which includes signed book and light kosher refreshments. Contact Lisa Adler at lisaa@jewishheartnj.org or 732-588-1800.
Find out more »Union County Day of Prayer
Presbyterian Church, Westfield, 7 p.m. Rabbi Avi Friedman of Congregation Ohr Shalom-Summit JCC will speak about immigration and the treatment of strangers; the program is sponsored by Union County Interfaith Coordinating Council. To register, visit eventbrite.com/e/6th-annual-union-county-day-of-prayer-reflection-tickets-63107522298.
Find out more »“With All My Heart” — The Jewish Art of Prayer and Spiritual Experience
Jewish Learning Experience course offered by Chabad of West Orange, 8-9 p.m. Continues Sept. 10, 17, and 24. RSVP to rabbi@chabadwestorange.com.
Find out more »High Holidays
Temple Micah in Lawrenceville will open its High Holiday services and other programs to the community at no charge. The congregation meets in the Presbyterian Church of Lawrenceville on Main Street (Route 206). For Rosh HaShanah, study sessions with Rabbi Elisa Goldberg will be held on Tuesdays, Sept. 17 and 24, at 7 p.m. Selichot services will be held on Saturday, Sept. 21, at 7:30 p.m. Erev Rosh HaShanah services will be held Sunday, Sept. 29, at 7:30 p.m., followed…
Find out more »Trip to Newark Museum
Sponsored by YM-YWHA of Union County, Union, 12:15 p.m. Cost is $40 ($30 Y members). Docent-led tour of “Seeing America.” RSVP to seniordirector@uniony.org or call Marcy Fox at 908-289-8112, ext. 34.
Find out more »Duplicate Bridge
JCC of Middlesex County, Edison, holds Duplicate Bridge on Wednesdays, 1-4 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided. Each session costs $8, $6 JCC members. Contact Sue Horwitz at 732-593-5958 or shorwitz@jccmc.org.
Find out more »Bereavement support
A free bereavement support group facilitated by Rabbi Bryan Kinzbrunner will continue at JCC of Middlesex County, Edison, on Wednesdays, Sept. 25 and Oct. 16 and 30, 3-4 p.m. Call Sue Horwitz at 732-593-5958.
Find out more »Mideast politics
“Nosh & Knowledge: The Heart of the Middle East” will be presented by Samuel Golinkin on Thursday, Sept. 26, at 12:30 p.m. at Congregation Beth Chaim, West Windsor. The program will focus on Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Qatar, with a look at how the geopolitics of the Middle East impact Israel and the world. It is sponsored by Congregation Beth Chaim, Greenwood House, and Jewish Family & Children’s Service of Greater Mercer County. A kosher lunch will be provided by…
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