The Jewish State - March 19, 2010

Coming Attractions

THE JEWISH STATE
March 19, 2010

Coming Attractions

Thursday, March 18

JCC of Western Monmouth. "Arabian Nights" Join Nanette Cohen of "The Shana Rose" in the JCCWM for a multi-sensory, educational Aromatherapy Workshop. You will be working with dried herbs and liquid essences, mixing and blending to create your own aromatherapy items. You will leave with two unique aromatherapy items. 100 U.S. Highway 9, Manalapan. JCCWM members: $12 per person; non-members:$15 per person. Information, contact, shelley@jccwm.org or (732) 683-9300.

March 19-20

Temple Emanu-El of Edison. Rabbi David Saperstein, named by Newsweek Magazine as "America's most influential rabbi," will be scholar-in-residence. Saperstein, director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, (RAC) has been described in a Washington Post profile as the "quintessential religious lobbyist on Capitol Hill." He represents the national Reform Jewish movement to Congress and the administration. During the weekend Saperstein will deliver the sermon on Friday evening and conduct two workshops on Saturday. 100 James St., Edison. Information, call (732) 549-4442.

Saturday, March 20

Beth El Synagogue of East Windsor. Werner Lecture Fund. Dancing with The Stars. Joel and Donna Muroff will be teaching one ballroom dance and one line-dance. 50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor. 8:15 p.m. $18. All proceeds go to the Beth El Synagogue Religious School Scholarship Fund and American Friends of Magen David Adom. RSVP to (609) 443-4454.

The Shimon and Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Center. Comedy Night with MC Sandra Ehlers will feature the comedy of Joe Anthony, Danny Cohen and Vicky Kuperman. 775 Talamini Road, Bridgewater. 7:30 p.m. $55/person and includes the show, snacks and dessert reception. information and to reserve seats, call the JCC office at (908) 725-6994 ext. 201.

JCC of Central New Jersey. Concert by folk trio Sons of the Never Wrong. With their unique three-part harmonies on top of witty, whimsical songs, Sons are eclectic — combining influences of folk, jazz, pop, and rock. Their energy can power up an entire town. 1391 Martine Ave., Scotch Plains. Doors open at 8 p.m.; the concert begins at 8:45 p.m. $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Purchase tickets online at www.jccnj.org or contact Simone Klein at (908) 889-8800 ext. 214 or sklein@jccnj.org.

Sunday, March 21

Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County (JHMOMC). Gala opening for the spring exhibition, "From Generation to Generation: The Enamel Art of Marilyn Druin and Erica Druin. "Gala will feature remarks by Ursula Ilse-Neuman, Curator of Jewelry at the Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) in New York City, and Ulysses Grant Diet, Senior Curator and Curator of Decorative Arts at the Newark, (NJ) Museum. 310 Mounts Corner Drive (in the Mounts Corner Shopping Center). 2-4:30 p.m. $18 for Museum members and $36 for non-members. Information, call the Museum (732) 252-6990 or visit www.jhmomc.com.

Adath Israel Congregation of Lawrenceville. Trip to New York City and a tour with Oscar Israelowitz entitled Restoration and Renewal: Synagogues of New York City. 8:45 a.m-5 p.m. $65 per adult and $20 per school-age children which includes coach, admissions, and lunch. The trip is open to the community. Please make reservations by March 15. Information, call (609) 896-4977, or email cmolino@adathisraelnj.org.

Metuchen-Edison Gesher Hadassah. Family Fun Bowling Fundraiser. A day of bowling, snacks, and fundraising fun! Woodbridge Lanes, 346 Main St., Woodbridge. A minimum donation of $18 per bowler is required. Information or to register, contact Marjorie Kaplan at mekaplan72@hotmail.com or (201) 741-6616.

Temple Beth Or, Brick. The Annual Belle A. Fierstien Concert. The concert, in its 19th year, will feature the New Jersey Cantors Concert Ensemble. 200 Van Zile Road, Brick. 4 p.m. Be a benefactor and get four tickets to the concert and your name mentioned in the program for $250; a patron for $100 entitles you to two tickets and program mention; sponsorship of $50 entitles you to program mention. Advance tickets are $20; $25 at the door. Information, (732) 458-4700.

The East Brunswick Jewish Center and The Men's Club of East Brunswick Jewish Center. The 12th District Congressional Breakfast. Congressman Rush Holt (D) will be speaking on Israel followed by a Question and Answer session. 511 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. 9 a.m. Information call Steven Harkavy at (732)613-1322 or info@ebjc.org.

Monday, March 22

Jewish Discussion Group. Rabbi Michael Klein of Congregation Ahavat Olam will lead a disscusion on a topic of interest. Manchester Civic Center, located on Colonial Dr. and Rt. 37 in Manchester. 1 p.m. Information, Julie at (732) 323-8225 or Joe at (732) 323-0090.

Tuesday, March 23

Allen and Joan Bildner Center for the Study of Jewish Life. "Yehuda Amichai and Dahlia Ravikovitch: Translating Israel's Great Poets." Cook Campus Center, 59 Biel Road, New Brunswick. 7:30 p.m. Information, visit jewishstudies.rutgers.edu. To RSVP, email csjlrsvp@rci.rutgers.edu or call (732) 932-2033.

Thursday, March 25

Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County. Free Introduction to Family History Research. Louise Schultz, a member of the Jewish Genealgical Society, has been engaged in genealogy for 20 years, traveling the "paper trail" as she researched her own family tree and then did individual projects for others. She presently guides people as they research their own family histories. 310 Mounts Corner Drive in the Mount's Corner shopping center, at the intersection of Wemrock Road and Rt. 537 in Freehold. 7-9:30 p.m. To RSVP or formation, call (732) 252-6990 0r visit www.jhmomc.org.

Wednesday, April 7

Temple Sha'arey Shalom of Springfield. April Blood Drive for NJ Blood Services. The community is invited to come and donate blood. Walk-ins welcome. To schedule an appointment online, visit https://drm.nybloodcenter.org/PublicScheduler/GroupWelcome.aspx?Group=64688. Bring ID and have plenty to eat and drink the day of the blood drive. To give blood, you must be in generally good health, weigh at least 110 pounds, and be at least 17 years of age or 16 years of age with parental consent. For questions about eligibility, please call (800) 933-2566 or go to www.nybloodcenter.org. 78 South Springfield Ave., Springfield. 2-8 p.m. Information, (973) 379-5387.

Thursday, April 8

Women's League of Conservative Judaism State Region. Maggie Anton, Author of Rashi's Daughters. Anton will speak at a dessert reception and book signing. Temple Beth O'r/Beth Torah, 111 Valley Road, Clark. $8 per person with pre-registration or $10 at the door. To pre-register, send name and phone number with check made payable to the Garden State Region-WLCJ by April 1 to: Sharon Barkauskas, GSR Treasurer, 9 Abingdon St, Morris Plains, N.J. 07950. Information Louise Cangelosi at lgc@comcast.net or Meryl Balaban, Garden State Region president, meryl4gsregion@aol.com.

55 Plus Club, a senior group that meets at Congregation Neve Shalom in Metuchen. Frank Matthews will speak about strategies to improve memory. Refreshments will be served. 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen. 7 p.m. Information, call Lorraine Lapidus at (732) 283-0535.

Saturday, April 10

Temple Sha'arey Shalom. "Jewtopia." The creators and stars of the off-Bradway smash hit comedy Jewtopia are bringing their show to Summit for one night only. The off-Broadway sensation Jewtopia opened in New York on Sept. 28, 2004, following a 16-month sold-out run at West Hollywood's Coast Playhouse, where it still holds the record as Los Angeles' longest-running comedy. At the conclusion of its off-Broadway run, Jewtopia played 1,079 performances, making it the longest running off-Broadway comedy in New York history. The show has also enjoyed long runs in Chicago, Florida, Toronto, Atlanta, and Sarasota. Summit High School, 125 Kent Place, Summit. 8 p.m. Reserved seating tickets are $50. General admission seats are $40. You can choose your seat location and order online at http://jewtopianj.tix.com or call (800) 595-4849.

Beth El Synagogue Sisterhood of East Windsor. A Night At The Races. Join in the excitement as you feel like you are at the track while enjoying actual races shot on video. Collect on your winning tickets and root for your favorites. 50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor. 8:45 p.m. The cost is $25 per person and is open to all over the age of 18. Information, (609) 443-4454.

Monday, April 12

Jewish Historical Society of Central Jersey. "Leonard Bernstein: The Political Life of an American Musician." Lecture by Professor Barry Seldes, professor of political science at Rider University. He also teaches courses on Musical Expression and Political Culture, and Cultural Politics. His book entitled "Leonard Bernstein: The Political Life of an American Musician" was published last year. Monroe Township Jewish Center, 11 Cornell Dr., Monroe. 10 a.m. Free and open to the public. Information call the JHSCJ office at (732) 249-4894.

Flemington Jewish Community Center. Bingo. Individual cash prizes can be up to $1,000, depending on attendance, so bring your friends. 5 Sergeantsville Road (Route 523 South, across from the police station) in Raritan. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. $10 per person. Information, (908) 782-6410.

Tuesday, April 13

Young Israel of East Brunswick. Holocaust Memorial Day (Yom Hashoah). Guest Speaker will be Frida Herskovits, a survivor of three camps-including Auschwitz. Her topic will be, Surviving and Bearing Witness". 193 Dunhams Corner Road, East Brunswick. 8 p.m. Information call: Sandy Lang, (732) 613-0553 or Leah Weinberger, (732) 613-8797.

Jewish Historical Society of Central Jersey. Special reception and lecture in honor of its founder, Ruth Marcus Patt. Lecture by Douglas Greenberg, the executive dean of the School of Arts and Sciences at Rutgers University, entitled "If You Didn't Hate Me, Would I Still Be Jewish?: The Holocaust, Anti-Semitism, and Jewish Identity in Post-War America." Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple, 222 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. The reception in Mrs. Patt's honor will begin at 3 p.m., and the lecture will be followed at 5 p.m. $36. Information or to make a reservation, call the JHSCJ office at (732) 249-4894.

Wednesday, April 14

Hadassah's Southern New Jersey Region. Annual Education Symposium. Around the World Jewishly: A Multicultural Experience, will feature speakers who will share personal stories of Jewish life in Ethiopia, Egypt, India, Shanghai, and more. Forsgate Country Club, 375 Forsgate Dr., Jamesburg. Full day program begins at 8:45 a.m.

Henry Ricklis Holocaust Memorial Committee of Monroe. Annual Yom HaShoah Observance, theme is Resistance, honoring Ricklis member Ascher Goldstein for his heroic resistance activities during the war, as well as the bravery he showed during Israel's fight for Independence. His six grandchildren will read an account of his incredible life. We will also feature our very moving Drum Cadence and Survivor Processional and Menorah Lighting Ceremony. Marcia Ikonomopoulos, Museum director of Kehila Kedosha Janina Synagogue and Museum, will give this year's keynote address. Monroe Township High School's Marasco Theatre, 1629 Perrineville Road, Monroe. 1 p.m. Free. Information, contact Nina Wolff at (732) 605-7811 or nwolff0325@aol.com.

Thursday, April 15

Werner Lecture Fund of Beth El Synagogue in East Windsor. Kosher Simplified Seafood. Part of a series of cooking classes titled 'Generations in the Kitchen'. The classes will be taught by a parent and their child. Classes include all supplies and culinary treats. 50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor. 7-8:30 p.m. Fee is $10 per class or $25 for all three classes. Information or to register, (609) 443-4454.

Sunday, April 18

Monmouth Torah Links. An Evening of Sushi and Spirit, featuring Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis. Jungreis is a world renowned lecturer and has authored four best-selling books, including her latest release "Life Is A Test." Enjoy a lavish sushi buffet followed by an exciting presentation. The event will take place at the Marlboro Fire Company, 5 South Main St., Marlboro. Reservations suggested, $18 in advance, $25 at the door. Information, call (732) 377-9551 or email to info@monmouthtorahlinks.org.

East Brunswick Jewish Center and The Men's Club of East Brunswick Jewish Center. Mayor Mike Halfacre (R) will be speaking on Israel followed by a Question and Answer session. 511 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. 9 a.m. Information call Steven Harkavy at (732) 613-1322 or info@ebjc.org.

Sisterhood of Congregation Beth-El. Fashion show and luncheon. Fashions will be from Dress Barn's spring collection and will be modeled by Sisterhood members. Several vendors will be there with jewelry (cash or check only), beauty, fitness, food and cooking products. 91 Jefferson Blvd., Edison. 1:30 p.m. $18. Checks can be made payable to: Sisterhood Congregation Beth-El and should be sent to Judy Yoblick at 8 Meredith Road, Edison, N.J. 08817. Please include names of all people attending as well as their phone numbers. Information, call Judy at (732) 985-3882.

Monday, April 19

Wednesday, April 21

Jewish Historical Society of Central Jersey. "Leonard Bernstein: The Political Life of an American Musician." Lecture by Professor Barry Seldes, professor of political science at Rider University. He also teaches courses on Musical Expression and Political Culture, and Cultural Politics. His book entitled "Leonard Bernstein: The Political Life of an American Musician" was published last year. Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple, 222 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. 10 a.m. Free and open to the public. Information call the JHSCJ office at (732) 249 4894.

Thursday, April 22

Werner Lecture Fund of Beth El Synagogue in East Windsor. Spring Vegetable Extravaganza. Part of a series of cooking classes titled 'Generations in the Kitchen'. The classes will be taught by a parent and their child. Classes include all supplies and culinary treats. 50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor. 7-8:30 p.m. Fee is $10 per class or $25 for all three classes. Information or to register, (609) 443-4454.

Sunday, April 25

Werner Lecture Fund of Beth El Synagogue in East Windsor. India's Children of Israel featuring Johannes Corley. Ms. Corley was born in Bombay India and is a member of the Bene-Israel Jewish Community in India. She is currently the coordinator, Residue and Analytical Chemistry, IR-4 Headquarters, at Rutgers University . The topic will be 'A 2000+ Year History of the Lost Descendants of Moses and Aaron.' 50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor. 2 p.m. Admission is free. Information, (609) 443-4454.

Thursday, April 29

Werner Lecture Fund of Beth El Synagogue in East Windsor. A Week Night Meal Can be Special. Part of a series of cooking classes titled 'Generations in the Kitchen'. The classes will be taught by a parent and their child. Classes include all supplies and culinary treats. 50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor. 7-8:30 p.m. Fee is $10 per class or $25 for all three classes. Information or to register, (609) 443-4454.