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September 2019
Mercer County Jewish Genealogy Society at Beth El Synagogue September Meeting
On Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at 7:30 pm, the Beth El Synagogue of East Windsor, Mercer County Jewish Genealogy Society presents “The Jewish Marriage Contract and What it Really Says”. There is a basic difference between the civil and religious marriage records in that one focuses on the union and the other on the termination of the union. This meeting discussion addresses what is contained in the Jewish marriage contract, explains what it really means and provides information that can…
Find out more »The ketubah’s value
“The Jewish Marriage Contract and What it Really Says” will be presented by the Mercer County Jewish Genealogy Society at Beth El Synagogue of East Windsor on Wednesday, Sept. 18, at 7:30 p.m. The ketubah (Jewish marriage contract), by giving Jewish family names, is a valuable source of family information sought after by genealogists. Call 609-443-4454 or go to bethel.net.
Find out more »Shabbat Speaker Lior Sternfeld: Iranian Jews in the 20th Century
On Friday, October 18 at Neve Shalom’s 7:30 pm service, guest speaker Lior Sternfeld, Assistant Professor of History and Jewish Studies at Penn State University, will be talking about Iranian Jews in the 20th Century. The Jews of Iran in the Twentieth Century held many important positions, created successful businesses, and maintained a vibrant culture prior to the Iranian Revolution in 1979. Many former Persian Jews live in the United States, particularly in Los Angeles. Dr.Sternfeld is a social historian…
Find out more »Live Well @JCC – Body Fit Strength
Live Well @ the JCC of Middlesex County in Edison is a health, fitness, and wellness program for the over-55 age group. Body Fit Strength, a program to slow down the aging process and increase strength, bone and muscle density, balance, coordination, and flexibility using weights and resistance bands, will continue on Thursdays, Sept. 19 and 26, and Oct. 3, 10, 24, and 31, at 10 a.m. Each program costs $45, which entitles individuals to participate in Live Well programs…
Find out more »Lab-grown meat
Jewish Family & Children’s Service of Greater Mercer County and the Seniors Club at Beth El Synagogue will present “Miracle Meat through Science or the Kashrut of Lab-grown Meat” on Thursday, September 19 at 1 p.m. at the East Windsor synagogue. RSVP by Sept. 13 to Beth Englezos at bethe@jfcsonline.org or 609-987-8100, ext. 126; or call Beth El at 609-443-4454.
Find out more »Vegan gala
East Brunswick Hadassah will hold its annual membership gala on Thursday, Sept. 19, 6-9:30 p.m. at East Brunswick Jewish Center, featuring a vegan feast catered by Veggie Heaven of Teaneck and featuring keynote speaker Ruth Greenfield. The gala, open to the community, will include raffles, a Tricky Tray, goodie bags, photo booth, chair yoga, henna tattoos, jewelry, and a media show. Cost is $40 by Sept. 12, $45 after. RSVP to Chris at 732-238-1749.
Find out more »Beth El Synagogue Werner Lecture Fund Presents “The Secret Jews of Calabria”
On Thursday, September 19, 2019, at 7:00 pm, the Beth El Synagogue of East Windsor, Werner Lecture Fund presents “The Secret Jews of Calabria”. Jews have had a presence in Calabria for at least 1600 years and possibly as much as 2300 years. The Jews of Calabria are virtually identical to the neighboring Jews of Sicily but are considered separate. Rabbi Barbara takes you on this challenging journey through “toe” of the Italian “boot” as she shares the joys and…
Find out more »Discussion with Author Rachel Barenbaum
Bookstore, Maplewood, 7:30 p.m. Barenbaum will discuss and sign her book “A Bend in the Stars,” a New York Times Summer Reading Selection, Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers selection, and Boston Globe Bestseller. Call 973-763-9500.
Find out more »Job seekers group
Jewish Family Service of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties, Somerville, will present its next job seekers success group program, “Preparing Yourself for the Employment Market as the Next Decade Approaches,” on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 7-9 p.m. JFS, in collaboration with Dress for Success, will also offer a Foundations of Success “For Women Only” Program on Friday, Sept. 20, 10 a.m.-noon at JFS. The topic, “Change your Mind,” explores types of self-defeating thoughts as well as techniques to untwist self-destructive thinking.…
Find out more »TBA Tot Shabbat & Welcoming Rabbi Vaisberg
Throughout the year, preschoolers and their parents are encouraged to join us for a lively Tot Shabbat service at Temple B'nai Abraham. Led by TBA’s new Rabbi Vaisberg and Cantor Epstein, we welcome Shabbat with singing, clapping, stories and celebration! This Tot Shabbat we will have the opportunity to welcome Rabbi Vaisberg for whom this will be his inaugural Tot Shabbat at TBA. Rabbi Vaisberg will add to the service’s musical landscape by playing guitar. Tot Shabbat is followed by…
Find out more »Tot Shabbat
Experience the joys of Shabbat with music and song, followed by a family-friendly craft and small kiddush. Program geared toward families with young children. All are welcome!
Find out more »Kabbalat Shabbat Service and Speaker
Congregation B’nai Israel, Millburn, 7:30 p.m. Dr. Ralph Nurnberger, a Middle East government and foreign policy expert, will discuss the recent Israeli elections. A festive oneg will follow services. Cosponsored by Israel Bonds. Call 973-379-3811.
Find out more »“Unorthodox” Podcaster Stephanie Butnick
Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel, South Orange, 7:30 p.m. The journalist and host of the Jewish podcast will share insights about a book she co-authored, “The Newish Jewish Encyclopedia,” during services. Call 973-763-4116.
Find out more »Engaging with Tahara Liturgy and Technique
Bnai Keshet, Montclair. The Chevra Kadisha (burial society) will discuss Tahara and related liturgy today at 1 p.m. On Sunday, they will host a tahara training session from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visit bnaikeshet.org or call 973-746-4889.
Find out more »“Confronting our Racial History: The Past is Never Dead. It Isn’t Even Past”
Kaplan Minyan at Bnai Keshet, Montclair, 9:30 a.m. Guest speaker is Tanya Coke, director of the Ford Foundation’s Program on Gender, Racial and Ethnic Justice. Visit bnaikeshet.org/event/kaplanminyans.
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