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February 2019
Erica Rabner in Concert
Golda Och Academy-Wilf Lower School Campus, West Orange, 10:30-11:45 a.m. GOA alumna will perform; program geared toward ages 2-5. Go to jfedgmw.org/easy-jewish-family-fun-events.
Find out more »Political correctness
Freehold Jewish Center will present the second in a series with Prof. George Zilbergeld, “What Does it Mean to be Politically Correct?,” at 10:30 a.m. The talk will cover the “political correctness” agenda — including attitudes toward Israel and Judaism — on college campuses. Bagels and schmears, coffee, and tea will be served. RSVP to 732-462-0254.
Find out more »Announcing a Special 2-Part Meeting
If you ever wanted to start your family history research, this is for you. Part I: Jews Clues: How One Book, Two Authors, and a Few Good Clues Can Jumpstart Your Jewish Genealogy Quest 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Part II: Q & A: Your chance to “ask the experts”. 2:15 pm – 3:00 pm Caryn Alter and Steve Cohen will explore some genealogical clues that might be “right under your nose”. Whether you’re a beginning researcher or a seasoned…
Find out more »The Klez Dispensers 20th Anniversary Concert
The Klez Dispensers return to Richardson Auditorium on the Princeton University campus to celebrate their 20th anniversary. The celebrated NJ band has served up an innovative blend of fabulous folk music, sizzling jazz and spicy world music flavors to audiences for two decades. The band members are regarded as some of the top klezmer luminaries worldwide. Featuring founding singer Inna Barmash as well as trumpet/vocal legend Susan Watts, this spirited performance will have audience members of all ages tapping toes,…
Find out more »Sip ‘n’ Paint with Sisterhood
Join THZ Sisterhood for an afternoon of wine and artistry! Make your own shviti (a piece of art used for meditation) while you sip your favorite wine and nosh a little. Cost is $25 in advance, or $36 after Feb. 11. To RSVP, email sisterhood@templeharzion.org and send a check to: THZ Sisterhood, P.O. Box 548, Mt. Holly, NJ 08060.
Find out more »Comedy Star Bob Alper
Temple Beth O’r/Beth Torah, Clark, 3 p.m. Former pulpit rabbi-turned-comic will appear at the Sol Sern Memorial Program. Contact tbethor@gmail.com.
Find out more »Jewish Center Women presents: 93 Queen a film by Paula Eiselt
Set in the Hasidic enclave of Borough Park, Brooklyn, 93QUEEN follows a group of tenacious Hasidic women who are smashing the patriarchy in their community by creating the first all-female volunteer ambulance corps in New York City. With unprecedented -- and insider -- access, 93QUEEN offers up aunique portrayal of a group of empowered women who are taking matters into their own hands to change their own community from within. OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY $8 for Jewish Center members $12…
Find out more »Mercer County Jewish Genealogy Society at Beth El Synagogue February Meeting
On Sunday, February 24, 2019 at 7:30 pm, the Beth El Synagogue of East Windsor, Mercer County Genealogy Society presents “DNA Testing”. Are you overwhelmed after receiving your DNA results? This meeting will address the meaning of DNA results and identify what tools exist to help explore the results further. Beth El Synagogue is located at 50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor, NJ, 08520; 609-443-4454; www.bethel.net.
Find out more »Casino trip
JCC of Middlesex County, Edison, will take a trip to Atlantic City’s Resorts Casino on Monday, Feb. 25, leaving the JCC at 8:45 a.m. and returning at about 7 p.m. Cost is $30; includes gratuities and $25 back in slot dollars. Call 732-593-5958.
Find out more »“Famous and Infamous American-Jewish Women”
Westfield Hadassah program at Temple Emanu-El, Westfield, noon, with guest speaker Susan Addelston. Bring lunch and pet food for donation to a shelter; coffee and tea will be served. Call 908-654-5508.
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 »“Medical Advocacy: What It Is, Who Can Benefit, Why We Need to Know”
Live Well @ the JCC of Middlesex County in Edison is a health, fitness, and wellness program for the over-55 age group. A lecture, “Medical Advocacy: What It Is, Who Can Benefit, Why We Need to Know,” will be presented by Lucille Plantmoli, R.N., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, at 1:30 p.m. The program is free and open to the community.
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 »Kristallnacht commemoration
“Survivors of Kristallnacht: An 80-Year Immigrant Perspective” will be cosponsored by East Brunswick Hadassah and the East Brunswick Public Library on Tuesday, Feb. 26, at 7 p.m. in the library. Speakers are Eugene Gottlieb, author of “From a Wine Barrel and Chicken Coops to Silicon on Sapphire,” who will share the story of hiding in a wine barrel during Kristallnacht and immigrating to Woodbine, where he was raised on a poultry farm and ultimately became a scientist. Ruth Gottlieb, author…
Find out more »Screening of “Who Will Write Our History”
Chai Center Chabad, Short Hills, 7 p.m. Roberta Grossman and Nancy Spielberg’s documentary on the Oyneg Shabbes group in the Warsaw Ghetto. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door; go to chaicenterchabad.org.
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