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March 2019
Congregational Scavenger and History Hunt
Morristown Jewish Center is celebrating its 120th year and the 90th anniversary of its historic building by having a Congregational Scavenger and History Hunt on Sunday, March 3, at 10:30 AM. Besides historical items on display, there will be a scavenger hunt to find our original bowling alley, the shower room, Golda Meir’s signature. A reception follows the hunt. We are located at 177 Speedwell Avenue. RSVP to steve@mjcby.org.
Find out more »Topgolf
Join the Temple Emanu-El community for a morning of golf at Topgolf in Edison, NJ.
Find out more »Art lecture
A lecture, “Looted Art Rediscovered: The Gurlitt Find,” will be presented by art historian Vivian Gordon at Congregation B’nai Israel in Rumson at 11:30 a.m. Several years ago, German police stopped Cornelius Gurlitt at the border and discovered a secret stash of art in his trunk. Later they raided his Munich apartment and found over a thousand looted artworks. The hidden treasures were traced to his father, Hildebrand Gurlitt, a war profiteer and known art dealer for the Nazis. Gordon…
Find out more »“Gan” Open House
YM-YWHA of Union County, Union, 11:30 a.m. Offering free Purim Extravaganza admission with a deposit. Call 908-289-8112, ext. 49.
Find out more »Family Purim Extravaganza
YM-YWHA of Union County, Union, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Features inflatables, train ride, laser tag, video games, costume contest, and food. Cost is $15 per child ($40 family maximum), with a 10 percent discount for those who pre-register on line at uniony.org/purim.
Find out more »Harmony Coffeehouse
Come join us for a fun filled afternoon of live music and help support the local arts community. We will have various local musicians of all genres performing. Refreshments will be available. All proceeds will go to Asbury Park Music Foundation and Axelrod Performing Arts Center.
Find out more »“Seeing Eye” Meeting
Sponsored by Jewish Women International (JWI), for single Jewish women 55-plus at JCC MetroWest, West Orange, 2 p.m. Program presented by Sharon Kessel, a Puppy Raiser for the Seeing Eye organization. RSVP to 973-887-6363.
Find out more »Piano Trio Umami
The Gaelen Center for the Arts at JCC MetroWest announce a performance of The Juilliard School’s Piano Trio Umami on Sunday, March 3rd at 4pm. Piano Trio Umami is comprised of notable young artists Tal First (an Israeli native) on violin, Tomsen Su on cello, and Ilya Laskin on piano. As part of the Gaelen Center’s 2019 Conservatory Chamber Music Series, the concert will feature three of the greatest composers of the Romantic period: Ludwig von Beethoven, César Franck, and…
Find out more »Author Zak Ebrahim
Pine Brook Jewish Center, Montville, 6:30 p.m. Ebrahim is author of “The Terrorist’s Son.” RSVP by March 1 to program RSVP@pbjc.org or 973-244-9800.
Find out more »Rabbi Popky’s Lunch & Learn for Seniors
White Meadow Temple, Rockaway, 11:30 a.m. Bring a dairy lunch; $2 donation is appreciated. Refreshments will be provided. RSVP to narmus123@gmail.com.
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 »“Still Dreaming of a Good Night’s Sleep”
Senior Resource Center at The Lavy House, Westfield, 11:30 a.m. Presented by Jewish Family Service of Central NJ (JFSCNJ) nurse Kathleen McMahon. A light kosher lunch will be served. The center is a joint venture between JFSCNJ and Temple Emanu-El of Westfield. RSVP to info@jfscentral.com or 908-352-8375.
Find out more »“The Maid of Ludmir: The World of Souls in the Realm of Dreams”
National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) West Morris Section program held at Morris County Library, Whippany, noon. Three-part series about 19th-century female mystic, Hannah Rachel, offered by Rabbi Moshe Rudin of Adath Shalom in Morris Plains; continues on March 12 and 26. Preregister at iadpr@aol.com.
Find out more »AIPAC Policy Conference Orientation & Club Member Briefing
The evening will feature a Policy Conference Orientation at 7 PM led by AIPAC staff. The event will begin at 7:00 PM. After a question and answer session, all will be invited to enjoy a light dairy dinner at 7:30 PM. At 8 PM, Andrew Tabler, the Martin J. Gross fellow in the Geduld Program on Arab Politics at The Washington Institute, will discuss the political climate in the Middle East and lead a question and answer session. The goal…
Find out more »CLE accredited JLI course “Crime & Consequence”
wAn intriguing, thought provoking CLE (Continued Legal Education) accredited 6 week course for 10.8 Ethic credits! "Crime & Consequence" Exploring 3000 years of Talmudic perspective on conviction, sentencing, and criminal rehabilitation. If you are a Lawyer, an activist, or a passionate voter who cares deeply about society and Prison reform.. then this is for YOU! Classes are given in Princeton & Robbinsville, NJ. Register at jewishrobbinsville.com/jli or email rabbiychaiton@gmail.com for more information!
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