CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Event Highlight
 | Bestselling author Dr. Eric Braverman will discuss his book “Younger Brain, Sharper Mind” and his six-step plan for preserving and improving memory and attention at a WELL Health Symposium at the Kaplen JCC, Friday, June 1. VIP reception, 11 a.m.; program, 11:30; lunch, 1 p.m. Sharon Potolsky, (201) 408-1405 or well@jccotp.org. |
05 February 2012
Biblical stories
Yael Ziegler discusses “Of Journeys, Wells, and Marriages: Hidden Patterns in Biblical Stories,” at Cong. Rinat Yisrael. Ziegler lives in in Alon Shvut and teaches at Herzog College and for Matan and is the author of “Promises to Keep: The Oath in Biblical Narrative.”
(201) 837-2795
06 February 2012
Ask the rabbi
Rabbi Steve Golden leads a discussion on questions about Jewish matters at the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades.
(201) 408-1426
Cards and lunch
Englewood Cliffs Chapter of ORT America holds its annual Winter Card Party & Luncheon with mah jongg, Scrabble, and RummiKub, at the River Palm Restaurant noon.
Marilyn, (201) 346-9165
Current events
Stan Goldberg continues a current events discussion at the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades. Free. Continues the second Monday of every month. Also Feb. 27.
(201) 408-1457
Read Torah
Rabbi Steve Suson offers “The Enchanted Scroll,” to help learn to read Torah at Temple Emanu-El. Also Feb. 13 and 27.
(201) 750-9997
07 February 2012
FDR and the Jews
Rabbi emeritus Israel Dresner discusses “President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and the Jews,” at Temple Beth Tikvah for its Senior Daytime Series.
(973) 694-7478
Tu Bi-Sh’vat
Lubavitch on the Palisades celebrates Tu Bi-Sh’vat.
(201) 871-1152 or www.chabadlubavitch.org
Self-help workshop
The Gerrard Berman Day School, Solomon Schechter of North Jersey in Oakland, offers a workshop, “LOVE,” at Neiman Marcus. Participants will learn what one can do with breath, words, brain, and heart to allow for sustained connection. Led by social workers Marna Lynn, founder of Bergen Family Therapy; Valerie Wood, director of clinical services at Jewish Family Service of North Jersey; and Penni Feiner, executive director of Kula for Karma. Kosher dinner, goody bags, and gift ideas for the season. $65.
Amy Shafron, (201) 337-1111 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Tu Bi-Sh’vat
Barnert Temple offers a seder with fruits, nuts, music, and dance.
(201) 848-1800
Tu Bi-Sh’vat
The Jewish Learning Experience hosts a Tu Bi-Sh’vat seder.
Rabbi David Pietruszka, (201) 966-4498 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Jewish traditions
Cantor Israel Singer leads a class on “Traditions and Jewish Lifecycles” at Temple Emanu-El. Also Feb. 21.
(201) 750-9997
Tu Bi-Sh’vat
Cong. Shomrei Torah offers a Tu-Bi Sh’vat seder led by congregant Daniel Schlossberg, who has lead these seders on college campuses for many years.
(973) 696-2500 or www.ShomreiTorahWCC.org
08 February 2012
Report on Cuba
Rabbi Neal Borovitz discusses his recent trip exploring the Jews of Cuba with the Retirees Group at Temple Avodat Shalom.
(201) 489-2463, ext. 202 or www.avodatshalom.net
Concert
The JCC Thurnauer School of Music at the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades holds its Winter Orchestra Concert. Showcases young students in the Thurnauer Symphony Orchestra, The String Camerata, and Philharmonia.
(201) 408-1465 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Hungarian cooking
Jo Jo Rubach leads “Hungarian Comfort Food,” a hands-on demonstration at the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades.
(201) 408-1457
Torah studies
The Chabad Center of Passaic County begins its second season of “Torah Studies” at the center.
Caregivers support
The Kaplen Adult Reach Center offers caregivers a support group with information and referrals, at the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades. Free. Wheelchair accessible.
Debra Turitz, (201) 408-1450
09 February 2012
Blood drive
The Kaplen JCC on the Palisades holds a community blood drive in conjunction with Community Blood Services. All blood types are needed, especially Types O- and O+.
(201) 569-7900, ext. 450, or (201) 251-3703
Fertility workshop
Dr. Vonetta T. Sylvestre, on staff at Chilton Hospital and in private practice facilitates “Navigating Fertility for the Modern Family,” at the Wayne Y. Co-sponsored with Chilton Hospital. $5. Refreshments.
(973) 595-0100 ext. 280 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Rosh chodesh
Bette Birnbaum discusses David Bader’s book “Haikus for Jews: For You, A little Wisdom” for Temple Emeth’s women’s rosh chodesh group. $10.
(201) 833-1322 or www.emeth.org
Women’s book club
Chabad Center of Passaic County meets to discuss Anzia Yezierska’s “Bread Givers,” at a private home. Exotic fruits served for Tu Bi Sh’vat.
(973) 694-6274 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
10 February 2012
Tot Shabbat
Temple Beth El holds its monthly tot Shabbat for families with 2-to 5-year-olds and their families, led by interim Rabbi Jim Simon, Cantor Rica Timman, and “Music” Lisa, 5:15 p.m. Chinese dinner at 5:45.
(201) 768-5112
Shabbat
Matthew Lazar, creator of the Zamir Choral Foundation and a leading force in the Jewish choral movement in North America, is the musician/scholar in residence at Cong. Beth Sholom. He will lead three presentations. Following Shabbat dinner at 6 p.m., he will talk on “Jewish Music from Moses to Matisyahu”; Shabbat, after morning services, he will discuss “Sermon and Song: Music as Prayer”; following Shabbat lunch at 12:45 p.m., his topic will be “The Power of Breath.”
(201) 833-2620 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Shabbat
The Chabad Center of Passaic County meets for an Israeli-themed family dinner at the center.
(973) 694-6274 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Tu Bi Sh’vat
Beth Am Temple holds its annual Tu Bi Sh’vat seder.
(845) 735-5858
Shabbat
Interim Rabbi Jim Simon and Cantor Rica Timman are joined by Rinat Beth El Junior Choir for a family service, 6:45 p.m., preceded by a Chinese Shabbat dinner at 5:45.
(201) 768-5112
Shabbat
Rabbis Elyse Frishman and Rachel Steiner lead family-friendly services with the Barnert Temple Men’s Club.
(201) 848-1800
Shabbat
Girl and Boy Scouts participate in Scout Shabbat at Temple Emanu-El. Participants should wear their uniforms.
(201) 750-9997
Shabbat
Cong. B’nai Israel holds a casual “beach Shabbat,” with summer music melodies.
(201) 265-2272 or www.bisrael.com
Shabbat
Temple Beth Or celebrates Shabbat Hallelu, a music service. Also a discussion of Tu Bi-Sh’vat and the “Drops of Water” project that the religious school is doing with the Jewish National Fund.
(201) 664-7422 or www.templebethornj.org
Shabbat
Temple Beth Rishon offers Shabbat Shira, a service in song. Led by Rabbis Ken Emert and Sandy Olshansky, Cantors Ilan Mamber and Annelise Ocanto, the Kol Rishon Choir, featuring soloist Jo-Ann Skiena Garey, with instrumental accompaniment by Ilan Mamber and and Mark Kantrowitz on guitar, Itay Goren on piano, violinist Sylvia Rubin from the Adelphi Chamber Orchestra, and Jimmy Cohen on percussion.
(201) 891-4466 or www.bethrishon.org
Shabbat
Temple Beth-El and Cong. B’nai Jacob offer a “Round the Tables” Shabbat with a Tu Bi-Sh’vat seder at Beth-El.
(201) 333-4229
11 February 2012
Shabbat
Youth lead services at Temple Israel & Jewish Community Center.
(201) 444-9320
Shabbat
Cong. Beth Tikvah/New Milford Jewish Center marks Tu Bi-Sh’vat with a seder after 9 a.m. services.
(201) 261-4847
Shabbat
Cong. B’nai Israel offers its monthly family program on the weekly Torah portion. Pizza, salad, and ice cream for lunch.
(201) 265-2272
Shabbat
Rabbi Steve Suson offers “Totally Talmud,” noon. Also Feb. 25.
(201) 750-9997
Bingo
The JCC of Paramus holds a bingo havdalah event. $5 donation includes snacks, gameboards, make-your-own sundaes, and prizes.
(201) 262-7691 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Movie
The Jewish Learning Experience screens “Ushpizin,” followed by a discussion.
Rabbi David Pietruszka, (201) 966-4498 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Comedy
Comedian Buddy Flip performs at Temple Beth Sholom, 8 p.m. Dessert served.
(201) 391-4620 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Sexual communication
David Ribner, chair of Bar Ilan’s School of Social Work’s Sex Therapy Training Program, discusses “The Challenge of Sexual Communication in the Torah World,” at Cong. Rinat Yisrael.
(201) 837-2795
12 February 2012
Y open house
In conjunction with Heart Healthy Month (February) The Wayne Y holds an open house to learn about how membership at the Y can improve a family’s well-being. Also Feb. 26.
(973) 595-0100, ext. 284
Explanatory minyan
The Jewish Learning Experience offers an explanatory minyan for men at Cong. Shomrei Torah.
Rabbi David Pietruszka, (201) 966-4498 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Preschool class
The JCC of Paramus offers Candle Club, a monthly pre-K holiday class with stories, music, arts and crafts, and refreshments. Tu Bi-Sh’vat themed with hamantaschen baking for Purim. Coffee and bagels for parents. Free.
(201) 262-7733 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Jewish parenting
Temple Avodat Shalom in River Edge hosts a Mother’s Circle mini-course on Jewish parenting, for mothers of other religious backgrounds raising Jewish children. Topics include how to create a Jewish home, a Jewish child’s life-cycle events, and an overview of the Jewish holidays. Free. Group meets at Panera Bread on Route 4. Also March 4.
Stephanie,(201) 489-2463, ext. 202 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Toddler program
Temple Emanuel of the Pascack Valley hosts Club Katan, focusing on Jewish observances with storytelling, crafts, and songs, for children entering kindergarten in September 2012. Free.
(201) 391-0801
Tu Bi-Sh’vat
Temple Beth Tikvah offers a Tu Bi-Sh’vat seder.
(973) 694-1616 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Tu Bi-Sh’vat
Temple Beth Sholom offers a family Tu Bi-Sh’vat program. Children will decorate planters and plant seeds.
(201) 797-9321
Wine tasting
Temple Beth Sholom holds a kosher wine tasting in conjunction with Queen Anne Wine and Spirit Emporium of Teaneck.
(201) 797-9321
Wine
Temple Beth Sholom holds a kosher wine tasting in conjunction with Queen Anne Wine and Spirit Emporium of Teaneck, at the shul.
(201) 797-9321
Film
The Glen Rock Jewish Center screens “100 Voices: A Journey Home,” featuring 72 cantors (some local) from the international Cantor’s Assembly who visited Poland in 2009. $5, includes light refreshments.
(201) 652-6624 or www.grjc.org
Genealogy
The Jewish Genealogical Society at the Wayne Y meets to hear Ron Arons, genealogist/author, discussing “Finding Living Relatives using the Internet.” The Charles & Bessie Goldman Library opens at 2 for resources and socializing. Refreshments. Free.
Y, (973) 595-0100; JGS, Susan, (732) 752-3384 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Concert
The Sweet Adelines perform at Temple Israel & Jewish Community Center as part of the “Winter Music” series.
(201) 444-9320 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Film
Temple Emanuel of the Pascack Valley screens “David and Layla.” Part of One Book, One Community, a new community-wide program designed to enhance adult Jewish learning in Northern New Jersey. The Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey will sponsor a culminating event with the book’s author, Ariel Sabar, and the subject, Yona Sabar, on March 29, at Temple Emeth in Teaneck.
(201) 391-0801 or www.jfnnj.org/onebook
Film
“Crime After Crime,” an official selection of the 2011 Sundance Film Festival, is screened at the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades. The documentary is about the legal battle to free Debbie Peagler, a woman imprisoned for more than a quarter century due to her connection to the murder of the man who abused her. After the film, there will be a panel discussion with Rabbi Raffi Bilek, outreach coordinator for Project S.A.R.A.H.; Warren S. Sutnick, lawyer with Sutnick & Sutnick, LLC; and the Honorable Loretta Weinberg, New Jersey State Senator, District 37. Free. Made possible through the generosity of Micaela Mangot, and co-sponsored by the JCC Judaic and Teen departments, the Jewish Community Relations Council of the Jewish Federation of NNJ, and Women Lawyers in Bergen County.
(201) 408-1426 or www.jccotp.org
13 February 2012
Midrash
Rabbi Joshua Cohen of Temple Emanuel of North Jersey begins a weekly afternoon study session on the weekly Torah reading. Also Feb. 20 and 27.
(201) 560-0200 or www.tenjfl.org
Discussion for seniors
The senior group of the JCC of Paramus offers a discussion “Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow,” with Al Nahum. Free.
(201) 262-7691
Orthodox Jewish feminism
Hannah Kehat, founder and executive director of Kolech-Religious Women’s Forum, Israel’s First Orthodox Jewish feminist organization, discusses the challenges of Orthodox feminism in Israel, at Cong. Netivot Shalom. Free.
David Montag, (201) 281-2190 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
14 February 2012
The Amidah
Cantor Sam Weiss continues a series on the final section of the Amidah at the JCC of Paramus.
(201) 262-7691
15 February 2012
Yiddish club meets
Khaverim Far Yidish (Friends for Yiddish) of the JCC of Paramus meets to discuss Yiddish grammar and literature. The club meets the third Wednesday of the month.
Varda, (201) 791-0327 or Aida, (201) 224-8445
Philosophy lecture
Hannah Kasher, the Ivan Meyer Visiting Scholar in Comparative Jewish Law at Cardozo and an associate professor of Jewish philosophy at Bar-Ilan University, tackles “On Ultimate Punishment According to Jewish Philosophy: Between R. Saadia Gaon and Moses Mendelssohn,” for the annual Ivan Meyer Lecture in Jewish Law at Yeshiva University Center for Jewish Law and Contemporary Civilization at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law.
(212) 790-0258 or www.cardozo.yu.edu/cjl
16 February 2012
Book discussion
Temple Beth El of Northern Valley offers a discussion on “My Father’s Paradise” by Ariel Sabar with Shlomo Bar-Nissim, who is mentioned in the book, and congregants, Julia Nock and Susan Schwinger. The book is about the author’s discovery of his family’s past. Free event is part of the JFNNJ’s Synagogue Leadership Initiative’s One Book/One Community program. Discounted books, $10.
(201) 768-5112 or www.jfnnj.org
Judaism’s questions
Rabbi Joshua Cohen leads a series, “Jewish Identity 101: Coping with Tough Questions and Fewer Answers” at Temple Emanuel of North Jersey. Also Feb. 23 and 29.
(201) 560-0200
17 February 2012
Shabbat
The Carlebach Minyan joins congregants of the Jewish Center of Teaneck for davening at Rabbi Lawrence Zierler’s tish (table), 5:15 p.m. On Saturday, he asks “Political Paradigm Shifts: What Has Become of the Jewish Vote?” as part of the Three C’s —- “Cholent, Cugel, and Conversation” at the Jewish Center of Teaneck, after the 9 a.m. Kinder Shul for 3- to 8-year-olds, while parents attend services, 10:30.
(201) 833-0515 or www.jcot.org
Shabbat
Temple Beth Or celebrates Mishpacha Shabbat, for families with young children, 6 p.m. Regular service at 8.
(201) 664-7422 or www.templebethornj.org
Shabbat
Temple Emanuel of the Pascack Valley’s Cantor Mark Biddelman hosts Shabbat Yachad, 8 p.m. Hebrew prayers set to easy-to-sing melodies. Cantor is accompanied by flutist Debra Blecher, keyboardist Jonathan Hanser, bassist Dave Richards, and percussionist Jeb Guthrie. A free copy of the CD is available in the shul office or downloaded from the shul website, www.tepv.org
shul office (201) 391-0801
19 February 2012
Film
The JCC of Paramus has an encore screening of “100 Voices: A Journey Home.” Hosted by Cantor Sam Weiss, who was among the participants in the 2009 Cantors Assembly’s historic mission to Poland, what the film chronicles. Includes a concert at the Warsaw Ghetto Memorial.
(201) 262-7691
Concert in film
Temple Emanuel of North Jersey screens a video production of New York’s Folksbiene Yiddish Theater’s 2003 fundraising concert with Alan King and Theodore Bikel. Light refreshments.
(201) 560-0200 or www.tenjfl.org
Film
Temple Beth Sholom screens “Keeping Up with the Steins.”
(201) 797-9321, ext. 415
21 February 2012
Lunch and movie
New Beginnings, a group for mature and retired people of all ages, at the Jewish Center of Teaneck, meets for lunch, movie, and discussion. The group is sponsored by the Elisabeth Heilbronner Chesed Fund and is directed by Aviva Feldman. Refreshments. Free.
(201) 833-0515
Purim auditions
Temple Emanuel of the Pascack Valley holds auditions for a Purim open mike night, with comedy or singing, or instrumental - solo or group. Teens and adults welcome.
(201) 767-9411 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
23 February 2012
Caregivers support
The Kaplen Adult Reach Center offers caregivers a support group with information and referrals, at the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades. Free. Wheelchair accessible.
Debra Turitz, (201) 408-1450
Film
“Jaffa,” a film from Israel, is screened at the Fair Lawn Jewish Center/Cong. B’nai Israel.
(201) 796-5040
24 February 2012
Shabbat
Cong. Mount Sinai of Jersey City Heights offers “Daven and Dine.”
Dinner reservations, Joshua Bernstein, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or www.MtSinaiJC.net
Shabbat
Cong. B’nai Israel holds its monthly inter-generational Drumming Circle. Drums provided; attendees can bring a percussion instrument.
(201) 265-2272
Shabbat
The Beth Am Temple Junior and Senior youth groups lead services.
(845) 735-5858
25 February 2012
Shabbat Across America
Reconstructionist Temple Beth Israel offers catered dinner, 6:30 p.m., followed by services at 8, led by Rabbi Jarah Greenfield.
(201) 845-7550, ext. 1
Havdalah/movie
Temple Emeth screens “Wall Street” starring Michael Douglas. $6. Refreshments.
(201) 833-1322
26 February 2012
Y open house
In conjunction with Heart Healthy Month (February), the Wayne Y holds an open house to learn how membership at the Y can improve a family’s well-being.
(973) 595-0100, ext. 284
Special needs conference/resource fair
New Jersey Yachad/The National Jewish Council for Disabilities presents its second “Special Needs Parent Conference and Resource Fair” at the Rosenbaum Yeshiva of Northern Jersey. Co-sponsored by Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey’s Jewish Council for Special Needs. Part of Yachad’s North American Inclusion Month program, which emphasizes inclusion in the broad Jewish community. Keynote by Dr. Daniel J. Tomasulo, “Interactive-Behavioral Therapy: Group Treatment for People with Intellectual Disabilities.” Registration includes lunch and child care.
Chani Herrmann, (917) 885-7178, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or www.njcd.org/naim
Scholarship breakfast
NCSY invites the community to its annual Bergen County Scholarship Breakfast, at a private home in Teaneck honoring Alyssa and Baruch Colton, Machla and Rabbi Ian Shaffer, and Elliot Rothschild and Zahava Rothschild, who will receive the Avot Ubanot award.
(201) 862-0250 or www.njncsy.com
Jews in Russia
David Luchins, professor and chair of the political science department at Touro College in New York and a senior advisor to former U.S. Sen. Daniel Patrick Moynihan for 20 years, discusses “Jewry During the Soviet Union,” at Chabad of Fort Lee.
(201) 886-1238 or www.ChabadFortLee.com
Book club
Stu Lehrer facilitates a discussion on Erik Larson’s best-seller, “In the Garden of Beasts,”at the JCC of Paramus.
(201) 262-7691
Book review
The sisterhood of the Fair Lawn Jewish Center/Congregation B’nai Israel discusses “The Non-Orthodox Jew’s Guide to Orthodox Jews,” by David Baum.
(201) 796-5040
Brunch for teens
C-Teens, a group for Jewish teens, meets at the Chabad Center of Passaic County. Rabbi Mendy Gurkov asks “Is Green the Jewish thing?”
(201) 696-7609 or Jewishwayne.com
Darfur
Robert Van Lierop, former Vanuatu Ambassador to the United Nations, will give a first hand account of the crisis in Darfur, at the Glen Rock Jewish Center.
(201) 652-6624 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Program for children
Kids in Action-iMitzvah, meets at the Chabad Center of Passaic County for face painting by Trudy, hamantaschen baking, and packing mishloach manot packages for the staff at Jewish Family Services of North Jersey. Costumes encouraged.
(973) 694-6274 or Jewishwayne.com
Purim in NYC
Award-winning Mama Doni Band led by Doni Zasloff Thomas of Montclair, with guitarist Justin Goldner; bassist Alexander Tyshkov; and drummer Cliff Ramsay, drums celebrates Purim at a family celebration at the Museum of Jewish Heritage-A Living Memorial to the Holocaust, 2:30 p.m. Holiday crafts at 1:30. Made possible through a generous gift from the Margaret Neubart Foundation Trust.
(646) 437-4202 or www.mjhnyc.org
Jerusalem
Mordechai Kedar asks “What is the Struggle Over Jerusalem All About?” at Cong. Shaarey Israel. Kedar is a lecturer in the department of Arabic studies and a research associate of the Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies at Bar-Ilan University. $10.
(845) 369-0300
Film
Temple Israel and JCC screens “Vanishing of the Bees.” Discussion follows. Refreshments.
(201) 444-9320
27 February 2012
Senior program
The Chabad Center of Passaic County continues its Smile on Seniors program at the center with information on nutrition and staying in shape. Brunch served.
(973) 694-6274
Purim volunteering
The Chabad Center of Passaic County seeks adults to pack mishloach manot packages for Friendship Circle families with children with special needs, at the center.
(973) 694-6274
Job networking
Barnert Temple hosts a job networking program, partnered with Beth Rishon of Wyckoff and Beth Haverim Shir Shalom in Mahwah, at Barnert.
(201) 848-1800
Entertainment & shwarma
West of the Hudson, the 20s/30s Jewish singles group hosted by the Jewish Center of Teaneck, hosts “Srugim” (epidode of Israeli television series with English subtitles) and shwarma, at the center. $15 at the door.
(201) 833-0515 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
28 February 2012
Women’s rosh chodesh
Rabbi Adina Lewittes offers a discussion “Self, Identity, and Consciousness in the Torah: The Commentary of Dr. Aviva Gottlieb,” at the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades.
(201) 408-1426
Book signing
To celebrate the publication of “Majesty and Mystery: A Commentary on Megillat Esther and The Ma’ariv Evening Service for Purim,” Rabbi Norman Lamm will sign copies of his new book at Keter Torah.
(201) 907-0180
Dealing with dementia
Kerry C. Mills, a dementia coach, tackles “Dealing with Dementia: Fostering Hope in a Time of Despair,” for a series, “Coping With the Issues of Aging,” at CareOne. Snow date March 6. Series continues March 27, April 24, and May 29.
(201) 287-8533
29 February 2012
Second Generation group
The Second Generation Group, a monthly discussion group for children of Holocaust survivors, meets at Jewish Family Service of Bergen and North Hudson. $15 suggested donation.
(201) 837-9090
Women’s Purim event
Sisterhoods of Temple Israel & JCC and the Fair Lawn Jewish Center/Cong. B’nai Israel host a women’s event with pre-Purim fun including belly dancing, massages, storytelling, Middle Eastern treats, wine, and chocolate, at Temple Israel.
(201) 444-9320
Passover rituals
The Kaplen JCC on the Palisades begins “Context at the JCC—How Has This Night Been Different From All Others?” through April 4.
(201) 408-1426
Purim seminar
Rabbi Reuven Kimelman, Judaic scholar-in-residence at the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades, asks “Is Mordecai More Like Ben Gurion or Henry Kissinger?,” at the JCC. Free.
(201) 408-1426
