September 2018
Great Minds Salon: How the Washinton Post Magazine Comes Together Each Week
Richard Just will be speaking about “How the Washington Post Magazine Comes Together Each Week” Richard Just is the editor of The Washington Post Magazine. He is the former editor of National Journal magazine and The New Republic, both of which he led to National Magazine Award nominations. He is also founder and executive director of the Princeton University Summer Journalism Program, which annually brings 35-40 high school seniors from low-income backgrounds to Princeton’s campus for an all-expenses-paid crash course…
Find out more »October 2018
Writing Our Way Home led by Charlotte Friedman MFA MSc
Led by Charlotte Friedman MFA MSc (Barnard College English Dept.) Jewish poetry has a beautiful history from the ancient Psalms to contemporary poets such as Yehuda Amichai and Alicia Ostriker. In the hour and a half, we’ll have together, we will read and study several poems by Jewish authors, delving into language, rhythm, and metaphors—exploring and expanding meaning. In the shadow of those texts, we’ll do some prompted writing. Sharing what we’ve written, listening to each other, and reflecting on what we hear,…
Find out more »November 2018
Join Us For “Conversation Sabbath”
Nobody likes to think about it but everyone needs to: what’s important to us and our loved ones about planning for end-of-life care choices. This year we will be joining with congregations of all faith traditions across the country to observe “Conversation Sabbath” sponsored by The Conversation Project www.theconversationproject.org. This event happens over a ten-day period and our discussion will be on the Shabbat for parasha Chayei Sarah - a natural link to this subject. In addition to remarks during the Shabbat…
Find out more »I CARE For The Community
I CARE is an interactive training that builds a caring community with the skills and resources to intervene in family and community member's stress, distress, and crisis. You will learn: • How to identify and understand stress, distress and crisis as expressed through behavioral, emotional and verbal channels • How to comfortably approach another person and respond when you notice signs in others through effective listening and intervention skills. You will practice these skills in guided role play enactments: •…
Find out more »February 2019
Synagogues in Ancient Israel Before & After the Destruction of the Second Temple
Mosaic and Mikvah: Synagogues in Ancient Israel Before and After the Destruction of the Second Temple Brown bag dairy lunch. Coffee and pastries will be served. Join us for a visual tour of archaeological finds in Israel that shed new light on Jewish religious practices while the Second Temple still stood and after its destruction. This program will be presented by Beverly Rubman and Roslyn Vanderbilt. Beverly Rubman (JD, MA -Jewish Studies) is a Chaplain in the Secure@Home program at…
Find out more »March 2019
Egger Shabbaton Scholar in Residence
Egger Shabbaton Scholar in Residence – March 1-3, 2019 Social Justice in our Contemporary Jewish World Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz President & Dean of Valley Beit Midrash in Phoenix, Arizona Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz spent many years of his childhood in Princeton and his family were members of The Jewish Center. He studied at the University of Texas as an undergraduate, Harvard University for a Master’s degree in Leadership and Psychology, Yeshiva University for a second Master’s Degree in Jewish Philosophy, and…
Find out more »Mindful Prayer / Meditation Mincha
Mindful Prayer/Meditation Mincha, led by Ruth Goldston The Shabbat afternoon service, Mincha, is a wonderful time to slow down and savor your prayer experience. We use mindfulness meditation techniques to focus on words, texts and ideas associated with both the service and next week’s Torah reading. In so doing, you will have the opportunity to discover the richness of silence, and to deepen your appreciation of the many layers of meaning in the liturgy. You will leave feeling relaxed, refreshed…
Find out more »Great Minds Salon: Using Israeli Technology To Take On The World
Allon Bloch will be speaking about “Using Israeli Technology To Take On The World”. Using Israeli technology to take on the world Allon will describe his experiences in building major companies such as Wix (small business website and infrastructure platform, multi-billion value on Nasdaq), Vroom (large online car retailer) and K (emerging AI driven primary care digital health company). Allon will detail how he leverages Israeli technical knowhow and creativity to build global companies and why he enjoys being the…
Find out more »Shabbat Katan
Shabbat Katan is a monthly service designed for Preschool/Kindergarten-aged children and their families. Warm and spirited, this interactive Shabbat experience will include stories, prayers, songs, and a brief Torah reading. Stay for Shabbat Katan lunch and get to meet other families with little ones. Bring your friends, everyone is welcome! Questions? Email us: sdiamondstein@thejewishcenter.org
Find out more »Mary Poppins Purim at TJC!
Carnival Sunday, March 17 11 AM – 12 Noon – Young Family Hour 12 Noon – 2 PM – Open to the Everyone in the Community Megillah Reading Wednesday, March 20 5 PM – Young Families 5:45 PM – Community Dinner 6:30 PM – Megillah Reading Shpiel & Party Saturday, March 23 7 PM – Young Family Program for pre-school age families 7:45 PM – Havdalah, Family Megillah Reading and TJC’s famous Purim Shpiel All of our Purim Activities are…
Find out more »Mary Poppins Purim at TJC!
Megillah Reading Wednesday, March 20 5 PM – Young Families 5:45 PM – Community Dinner 6:30 PM – Megillah Reading Shpiel & Party Saturday, March 23 7 PM – Young Family Program for pre-school age families 7:45 PM – Havdalah, Family Megillah Reading and TJC’s famous Purim Shpiel All of our Purim Activities are OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY!
Find out more »Mary Poppins Purim at TJC!
Shpiel & Party Saturday, March 23 7 PM – Young Family Program for pre-school age families 7:45 PM – Havdalah, Family Megillah Reading and TJC’s famous Purim Shpiel All of our Purim Activities are OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY!
Find out more »Kabbalat Shabbat Katan
Please join us for Kabbalat Shabbat Katan and greet Shabbat with young families from TJC! We will sing songs, tell stories, and make new friends! Please join us afterwards for a dairy potluck dinner. Questions? Email us: sdiamondstein@thejewishcenter.org
Find out more »April 2019
Great Minds Salon: Using Israeli Technology To Take On The World
Allon Bloch will be speaking about “Using Israeli Technology To Take On The World”. Using Israeli technology to take on the world Allon will describe his experiences in building major companies such as Wix (small business website and infrastructure platform, multi-billion value on Nasdaq), Vroom (large online car retailer) and K (emerging AI driven primary care digital health company). Allon will detail how he leverages Israeli technical knowhow and creativity to build global companies and why he enjoys being the…
Find out more »Mindful prayer
A Mindful Prayer/Meditation Mincha service will be led by Ruth Goldston on Saturday, April 6, at 4 p.m. at The Jewish Center, Princeton. Goldston, a psychologist in private practice in Princeton, has used meditation and mindfulness techniques with her clients for many years. Contact info@thejewishcenter.org.
Find out more »Israeli dance
The Jewish Center of Princeton’s Women will present Israeli Dancing with Vera Galleid on Tuesdays, April 9 and May 7, at 7:30 p.m. The cost is $12, $10 for Jewish Center members. RSVP to 609-921-0100.
Find out more »May 2019
Israeli dance
Israeli Dancing with Vera Galleid will be offered at The Jewish Center in Princeton on Tuesday, May 7, at 7:30 p.m. The cost is $12, $10 for members. RSVP to 609-921-0100.
Find out more »Israel’s birthday
Israel’s Independence Day will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 8, at 4 p.m. at The Jewish Center, Princeton, featuring a DJ, Israeli dancing, barbecue, crafts, and games. Contact Sharon Diamondstein at sdiamondstein@thejewishcenter.org.
Find out more »Exploring consciousness
“How Do You Think? A Jewish & Scientific Exploration of Consciousness” will be presented on Tuesday, May 14, at 7:30 p.m. at The Jewish Center, Princeton. Panelists are Rabbi Daniel Nevins, the Pearl Resnick Dean of the Jewish Theological Seminary Rabbinical School; and Michael S.A. Graziano, Ph.D., professor of psychology and neuroscience at Princeton University. The program costs $10 for non-members. Contact 609-921-0100, ext. 200, or info@thejewishcenter.org.
Find out more »Women in Israel
“Women’s Struggles for Equality in a Jewish and Democratic Israel” will be presented on Thursdays, May 16, 23, and 30, at 7:30 p.m. at The Jewish Center, Princeton. The mini-course will be presented by Tanya Zion-Waldoks, a post-doctoral Rothschild fellow at Princeton University’s Center for the Study of Religion who will join the faculty of Hebrew University of Jerusalem’s School of Education in 2019. Her current project is a comparative study of religious feminisms in Israel. Cost is $72, $54…
Find out more »Greeting Shabbat
Kabbalat Shabbat Katan with young families will be held on Friday, May 17, at 5:45 p.m. at The Jewish Center, Princeton. The program will be followed by a dairy potluck dinner. Contact sdiamondstein@thejewishcenter.org.
Find out more »Women in Israel
“Women’s Struggles for Equality in a Jewish and Democratic Israel” will be presented on Thursdays, May 16, 23, and 30, at 7:30 p.m. at The Jewish Center, Princeton. The mini-course will be presented by Tanya Zion-Waldoks, a post-doctoral Rothschild fellow at Princeton University’s Center for the Study of Religion who will join the faculty of Hebrew University of Jerusalem’s School of Education in 2019. Her current project is a comparative study of religious feminisms in Israel. Cost is $72, $54…
Find out more »Women in Israel
“Women’s Struggles for Equality in a Jewish and Democratic Israel” will be presented on Thursdays, May 16, 23, and 30, at 7:30 p.m. at The Jewish Center, Princeton. The mini-course will be presented by Tanya Zion-Waldoks, a post-doctoral Rothschild fellow at Princeton University’s Center for the Study of Religion who will join the faculty of Hebrew University of Jerusalem’s School of Education in 2019. Her current project is a comparative study of religious feminisms in Israel. Cost is $72, $54…
Find out more »June 2019
Shabbat Katan
Shabbat Katan is a monthly service designed for Preschool/Kindergarten-aged children and their families. Warm and spirited, this interactive Shabbat experience will include stories, prayers, songs, and a brief Torah reading. Stay for Shabbat Katan lunch and get to meet other families with little ones. Bring your friends, everyone is welcome! Questions? Email us: sdiamondstein@thejewishcenter.org
Find out more »Ultra-Orthodox feminists
“Trends in Israeli Society: The Surprising Rise of Ultra-Orthodox Feminism” will be presented by Dr. Tanya Zion-Waldoks on Thursday, June 13, at 7:30 p.m. at The Jewish Center, Princeton. Zion-Waldoks is a gender scholar, feminist activist, and mother of four whose research examines intersections of religion, gender, and politics, with a focus on women’s social movements. Currently a post-doctoral Rothschild fellow at Princeton University’s Center for the Study of Religion, she will join the faculty of the Hebrew University of…
Find out more »July 2019
Mindful Prayer / Meditation Mincha
Mindful Prayer/Meditation Mincha, led by Ruth Goldston Savor your prayer experience using mindfulness meditation techniques to focus on words, texts and ideas associated with the Shabbat afternoon or weekday evening service. In so doing, you will have the opportunity to discover the richness of silence, and to deepen your appreciation of the many layers of meaning in the liturgy. You will leave feeling relaxed, refreshed and centered. Even if you’ve never tried mindfulness or meditation before (or if you’ve tried…
Find out more »Shabbat Under the Stars
Shabbat Under the Stars Outdoor Summer Kabbalat Shabbat Services At TJC Join Us In Jessica’s Garden at The Jewish Center. Followed by dairy potluck dinners at TJC Bring a dairy side dish/dessert Entrée & Beverages provided by The Jewish Center. Current and prospective members are welcome! OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY! For more information please contact info@thejewishcenter.org
Find out more »August 2019
Mindful Prayer / Meditation Mincha
Mindful Prayer/Meditation Mincha, led by Ruth Goldston Savor your prayer experience using mindfulness meditation techniques to focus on words, texts and ideas associated with the Shabbat afternoon or weekday evening service. In so doing, you will have the opportunity to discover the richness of silence, and to deepen your appreciation of the many layers of meaning in the liturgy. You will leave feeling relaxed, refreshed and centered. Even if you’ve never tried mindfulness or meditation before (or if you’ve tried…
Find out more »Starry Shabbat
Shabbat Under the Stars, an outdoor summer Kabbalat Shabbat service followed by a dairy potluck dinner, will be held on Friday, Aug. 16, at 6:30 p.m. at The Jewish Center, Princeton. Bring a dairy side dish/dessert; entrées and drinks will be provided. Prospective members are welcome. Contact info@thejewishcenter.org.
Find out more »Challah Bake
Join us for a very special Challah Bake program for children ages 12-36 months and their adult people! We will make our own dough and then be able to take it home to bake for Shabbat dinner! Come sing Shabbat songs, hear stories, and make your very own challah! RSVP Required. FREE to the Community – pre-registration required so that everyone can bring home their own challah! To register, contact Sharon Diamondstein at sdiamondstein@thejewishcenter.org
Find out more »Shabbat Katan
Shabbat Katan is a monthly service designed for Preschool/Kindergarten-aged children and their families. Warm and spirited, this interactive Shabbat experience will include stories, prayers, songs, and a brief Torah reading. Stay for Shabbat Katan lunch and get to meet other families with little ones. Bring your friends, everyone is welcome! Questions? Email us: sdiamondstein@thejewishcenter.org
Find out more »September 2019
Ganon & Gan Katan – Fun and Exciting Sunday Programs for kids ages 3-5
Ganon: 3-4 year olds Sundays Monthly: September – April 9:00am – 11:00am Beginning Sunday, September 15 Open to the Community! TJC Members: FREE Community: $350 for all sessions Gan Katan: 4-5 year olds Sundays Weekly: September – May 9:00am – Noon Beginning Sunday, September 8 Open to the Community! $852 for all sessions Holidays, Shabbat, Bible Stories, Alef-Bet, Music, Ritulas, Art, Song, Games, Snacks Monthly Classes: Sundays 9:30am – 11:00am Open to the Community! TJC Members: FREE Community: $100 for…
Find out more »Rick Recht: Family Concert
Rick Recht is one of the top touring musicians in Jewish music playing over 150 dates each year in the US and abroad. Rick has revolutionized and elevated the genre of Jewish rock music as a powerful and effective tool for developing Jewish pride and identity in youth and adults across the US. No Charge For Admission. OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY! For more information please contact info@thejewishcenter.org.
Find out more »High Holiday Services
ROSH HASHANAH Sunday, September 29 – Erev Rosh HaShanah - 6:30 p.m. **Monday, September 30 - First Day Service - 8:30 a.m. Young Family Service (up to 2nd Grade) - 8:30 a.m. Taschlich at Carnegie Lake - 5:00 p.m. (Rt. 27 parking area) **Tuesday, October 1 - Second Day Service - 8:30 a.m. Havurah Service (Adult Library) - 9:30 a.m. KOL NIDRE Tuesday, October 8 - Service - 6:00 p.m. YOM KIPPUR **Wednesday, October 9 Service - 9:00 a.m. Young…
Find out more »October 2019
Preparing To Meet The Ancestors: Exploring Jewish Views Of The Afterlife
With Reb Simcha Raphael, PH.D. Does Judaism include a belief in the afterlife? Unequivocally, the answer is yes! Unfortunately, in the contemporary Jewish community we have lost touch with much of the traditional Jewish wisdom on the afterlife journey of the soul. In this presentation, we shall explore Judaism's teachings on life after death. Through discussion, story-telling and an examination of mystical texts, we shall endeavor to understand the contemporary relevance of these teachings in dealing with the human encounter…
Find out more »Kabbalat Shabbat Katan
Please join us for Kabbalat Shabbat Katan and greet Shabbat with young families from TJC! We will sing songs, tell stories, and make new friends! Please join us afterwards for a dairy potluck dinner. Open to the Community! Questions? Email us: sdiamondstein@thejewishcenter.org
Find out more »Shabbat Katan
This spirited service is designed for preschool-aged children and their families. Led by music teacher Susan Sacks and parents, this interactive Shabbat experience includes stories, prayers, songs, and a brief Torah reading. This service will typically be held on the second Shabbat of the month in the Youth Lounger at 11:00 a.m. A Shabbat Katan lunch will follow. All Shabbat Katan dates Oct 12, Nov 16, Dec 14, Jan 11, Feb 8, Mar 7, April 4, May 16, June 13.…
Find out more »Torah on Tap
Join us for our monthly gathering of Torah on Tap. Share good food, great conversation and of course a beer! The Rabbi leads our discussion of critical topics in our Jewish lives. He provides a text or a topic or a story that keeps us talking! We always welcome new people-members or not. The topic of the month is interesting and the camaraderie is the best! Hope to see you soon! OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY! For more information please contact…
Find out more »The Prophet Jeremiah And His Legacy
Two-Session Daytime Course with Rabbi Robert Goldenberg, Ph.D. Thursdays, October 17th & 24th at 1:30 pm This course will examine the life and career of the prophet Jeremiah, both in his own time and how it was seen in later times. The first session will survey the information that can be gathered about Jeremiah from the pages of the Bible itself; the second will follow his memory across later ages: what did later communities of Jews seek to learn from…
Find out more »Shalom Shabbat – Pot Luck Dinners* with Cantor Jeff
Pot Luck Dinners with Cantor Jeff following Shabbat Services October 18, November 15, December 20, January 17 beverages provided by The Jewish Center Princeton. Kabbalat Shabbat Services begin every Friday night at 6:30 pm. OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY!
Find out more »Notorious RBG: The Life And Times Of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
A coach bus will leave TJC at 8:30 am for a docent tour of the RBG exhibit at the National Museum of American Jewish Heritage in Philadelphia, followed by a buffet lunch at Front Street Café. The bus will return to TJC between 3:00-3:30 pm. Space is limited, so reserve early. OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY! $75 for Jewish Center members $95 for community members. For more information please contact info@thejewishcenter.org or call 609-921-0100 to make a reservation.
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