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January 2019
“History through Text” Congregational Learning Series
Temple B’nai Abraham, Livingston, 7:30 p.m. Rabbi Clifford Kulwin will lead session on “Art and the Torah.” Register online at tbanj.org or call 973-994-2290.
Find out more »History Through Text with Rabbi Clifford Kulwin
Temple B'nai Abraham 's Congregational Learning offers monthly classes in History Through Text with Rabbi Clifford M. Kulwin throughout the year at Temple. The topic for this year is Jews, Art and Jewish Art. The Ten Commandments insist that we are not to make graven images. Nevertheless, graphic arts—to say nothing of music, literature and other artistic forms—have long been associated with Jews and Jewish life. The Torah itself contains prose and poetry of unparalleled beauty; a Renaissance rabbi “proved”…
Find out more »God, Torah and Israel
Franz Rosenzweig, a German Jewish Theologian and philosopher created the Star of Redemption, connecting God, Torah and Israel through the actions of Creation, Revelation and Redemption. Join us for the first half of this 6-part series as they examine the core concepts of God, Torah and Israel and their place in Jewish tradition and connection to our lives today. This week Anne Berman-Waldorf will discuss Israel.
Find out more »Cuban Jews
“Cuba’s Forgotten Jewels,” a film depicting a family’s escape from the Nazis and immigration to Havana, will be screened at East Brunswick Jewish Center on Thursday, Jan. 31, at 7:30 p.m. The evening will include a discussion of Cuban-Jewish life and desserts; dairy refreshments will be served. RSVP with $5 per person to the synagogue or call 732-672-9014.
Find out more »February 2019
Cantorial Shabbaton
Cantor Jeffrey Weber will be in residence Friday-Saturday, Feb. 1-2, for the Tenth Annual Suzanne and Sandor Gross Memorial Cantorial Shabbaton at Highland Park Conservative Temple-Congregation Anshe Emeth. Weber, who will lead Shabbat services and speak on cantorial music topics, is cantor at Beth Sholom Congregation in Elkins Park, Pa. Shabbat dinner will follow Friday night services. Call 732-545-6482 for cost of dinner and more information.
Find out more »Eat, Pray, Learn at Temple Rodeph Torah
Join us at Temple Rodeph Torah for a unique service as we discuss what makes music Jewish, while dining in the sanctuary. The main course will be pasta and we ask you to bring a pot luck side dish or dessert. Please RSVP to the temple office at 732-308-0055.
Find out more »Blue Jean Shabbat with Campfire
Temple Sinai, Summit, 7:30 p.m. Family-friendly service with guitars, hand-drums, and singing and preceded by picnic dinner at 6:30. Cost is $18 adults, $54 per family. RSVP by Jan. 25 to Michal@TempleSinaiNJ.org.
Find out more »Understanding Hamas: A Special Briefing
B’nai Shalom, West Orange. Talk by Rabbi Robert Tobin following Shabbat services and kiddush. Call 973-731-0160, ext. 207.
Find out more »An Evening of Dinner and Contradancing
Sponsored by Renaissance group at Temple Sinai, Summit, 6 p.m., and held at Summit Thai Cuisine, East Hanover. A beginner’s contradance (form of country dancing) workshop follows dinner at 7:30 at First Presbyterian Church, East Hanover. Cost is $12 at door. Contact Rickey Slezak at 973-615-0554 or rickeyslezak@gmail.com or go to folkproject.org/swtern/swtern.shtml#ST2019-03-02.
Find out more »Musical Event!
Join us as we learn about Modern Jewish Composers with presenter Lincoln Richman! All are welcome!
Find out more »Settling one’s affairs
East Brunswick CPA Edward Mendlowitz will present his 39th Annual Financial Program, “Getting Your Affairs in Order,” on Sunday, Feb. 3, at 10 a.m. at Congregation Beth Ohr, Old Bridge. The program includes a free bagel breakfast. Contact Mendlowitz at emcpa1@aol.com.
Find out more »“Comparing Jewish & Chinese Religions”
Oheb Shalom Congregation, South Orange, 10 a.m. Lecture by Dr. Andrew Meyer, professor of East Asian Studies at Brooklyn College. Call 973-762-7067.
Find out more »Norman Mailer’s cousin
“My Cousin Norman Mailer” will be presented by the author’s cousin Gail Becker at Congregation B’nai Israel in Rumson at 11:15 a.m. Refreshments will be served. Contact Emilie Kovit-Meyer at emilie.kovit-meyer@cbirumson.org or 732-842-1800, ext. 203
Find out more »Art exhibit
An opening reception for a multimedia exhibition of recent works by artists of the Morris County Art Association will be held on Sunday, Feb. 3, noon-2 p.m. at The Linda Grandis Blatt Gallery of Temple B’nai Or, Morristown. Refreshments will be served. The exhibition runs through March 23. A portion of the price of all works sold benefits the temple. Gallery hours are during temple functions and by appointment during weekday business hours. Contact 973-532-2268 or tbogallery@gmail.com to arrange a…
Find out more »Jewish Book Council Author Series
Temple B’nai Or, Morristown, 2 p.m. Dawn Raffel discusses her newest book, “The Strange Case of Dr. Couney.” Books are available for purchase for $17. Refreshments will be served. Cost is $10. RSVP to kimlefferts@templebnaior.org.
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