A Conversation with Major (Res. IDF) A.Y. Katsof. Founder and Director of The Heart of Israel Major A.Y. Katsof took part in a month long rescue mission to reunite a family from Ethiopia and would not return home to Israel before completing his mission. Join us and hear how Major A.Y. Katsof became part of

Jonathan Kaufman - Pulitzer Prize–winning reporter, National Jewish Book Award winner, Director of the School of Journalism at Northeastern University in Boston - will discuss his book, "The Last Kings of Shanghai: The Rival Jewish Dynasties That Helped Create Modern China" To register: https://www.cbsteaneck.org/.../hold-for-the-ilana-sasson... About the book: An epic, multigenerational story of two rival dynasties who

"Nutrition Within Reach: Cooking Demo with Coach Gila”  Tuesday, October 27, 2020 2:00-3:00 pm via Zoom  To receive zoom link, please register at www.jfcsnnj.org/caregivers   Meal Prep is Self-Care! Join us for a cooking demo and nutrition workshop with Coach Gila featuring quick & easy recipes made with better-for-you ingredients that your family will love!  Led by

MiniU is back in session at Congregation Beth Sholom. For the month of October, Dr. Eitan Fishbane – Associate Professor of Jewish Thought at The Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS) – will be teaching The Zohar as Mystical Poetry. To register: https://www.cbsteaneck.org/event/miniu-at-cbs2.html

Dustin Hausner, the Jewish Outreach and Program Director at the Wayne YMCA interviews Richard Polton, Historian, Author, Lecturer: Learn about the work of the Jewish Historical Society of North Jersey and local history.

Join us for this virtual book club series with our friends in Nahariya, Israel. The discussion will be moderated by Dorit Rabinyan, renowned Israeli author. FIRST MEETING: Wednesday, October 28 | 12:00PMEST The plot against America by Philip Roth SAVE THE DATE FOR UPCOMING MEETINGS Wednesday, January 13 at 12:00PM EST Wednesday, March 10 at

Join the JCC of Northern NJ on Wednesday, October 28 at 7 PM on Zoom as we celebrate the life and brilliance of the late Ruth Bader Ginsberg z”l with New York Times bestselling author, Janice Kaplan. Ms. Kaplan, the New York Times bestselling author of The Gratitude Diaries, will talk about her exciting new

Dustin Hausner, the Jewish Outreach and Program Director at the Wayne YMCA interviews Professor Chaia Heller, Board member of the Institute For Social Ecology, Author: Learn about Murray Bookchin a American social theorist, author, historian. Did his Judaism effect his theories and what is social ecology?

Dr. Beth Kissileff, author and editor of "Bound in the Bond of Life: Pittsburgh Writers Reflect on the Tree of Life Tragedy" leads this discussion. On October 27, 2018, three congregations were holding their morning Shabbat services at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh’s Squirrel Hill neighborhood when a lone gunman entered the building

All movies are available for viewing from November 4th-30th. Once you start a movie, you will have 48 hours to finish watching it. TICKET PRICE: $12 per household. Melina Rozenbaum: melinar@jfnnj.org

Dustin Hausner, the Jewish Outreach and Program Director at the Wayne YMCA interviews Emily Sigalow, Author and an Executive Director at the UJA-Federation of New York: Emily Sigalow recently finished a book project about the historical and contemporary encounter between Judaism and Buddhism in America. The book is American JewBu: Jews, Buddhists, and Religious Change.

Congregation Beth Sholom Sisterhood Presents Gathering Time, featuring Songs of Hope, Freedom and Conscience CBS Sisterhood is thrilled to present the superb folk trio Gathering Time in virtual concert! Gathering Time is an internationally touring folk-rock harmony Adult Alternative/Americana trio in the spirit of the ‘60s and beyond, playing original, classic 20th-century, and trad tunes. Like

Tickets are NOW on sale for the annual Rutgers Jewish Film Festival. This year, the festival will be held in a completely virtual format to ensure the safety of our valued audience. Join us from the comfort of your home as we enjoy award-winning films, LIVE discussions, and Q&A sessions with film directors and guest

New York-based Sousa Mendes Foundation is presenting a free, open-to-the-public, virtual panel discussion. During the discussion, award-winning filmmaker Boaz Dvir will discuss “A Wing and a Prayer,” the link to which will be shared in advance with all those who register ( http://sousamendesfoundation.org/event/virtual-film-and-discussion-a-wing-and-a-prayer/ ). The hour-long PBS documentary tells the little-known story of World War

November 10 through 24, 2020 Due to the pandemic, Federation’s Mitzvah Day has been reimagined and is Mitzvah Day on the Move. You can choose one of the the six Pop-Up Mitzvah projects to do at home with your family and trusted friends. These projects will help support vulnerable women and children, seniors, the homeless,

Dustin Hausner, the Jewish Outreach and Program Director at the Wayne YMCA interviews Gabriel, co-founder of Hebrew Tattoos: Gabriel was raised in Jerusalem and currently lives in Berlin. He has

An insightful evening featuring a Geriatrician and Lifecare Professional for the Aging, exploring issues that arise with aging loved ones. Terri F. Katz, MD Margo Tucker LSW, CSW Marin Schloss

November 15, 2020 | 10:00 AM Due to the pandemic, Federation’s Mitzvah Day has been reimagined and is now Mitzvah Day on the Move. Choose one of the four Pop-Up

The next MiniU class at Congregation Beth Sholom will be led by Zackary Wainer, who will lead the weekly lecture "By the Rivers of Babylon: Biblical Israel in and against Ancient

Gather your friends for what is sure to be an inspiring and exhilarating series - Music as Midrash - featuring musician, song leader, composer, and teacher of Torah, Rabbi Josh

The New Jersey Office of the Attorney General, New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice, New Jersey Division on Civil Rights, NJ Bias Crime Officers Association and Wayne YMCA will present

Join us WEDNESDAY November 18th @ 7-8:30pm EST for a virtual screening and panel discussion for the film LIKE! Presented by The Gregory P. Shadek Behavioral Care Center at Englewood

HANUKKAH CARE PACKAGE!!!! In the past at the Wayne YMCA, Jewish Programs would have a large in-person Hanukkah celebration. Due to Covid-19, we will not be having it this year. Instead, Jewish

Ezer Mizion's popular Shabbat of Heroes comes to Congregation Rinat Yisrael with a Shabbat celebrating incredible heroes who have donated their stem cells to save the lives of total strangers.

The next MiniU class at Congregation Beth Sholom will be led by Zackary Wainer, who will lead the weekly lecture “By the Rivers of Babylon: Biblical Israel in and against Ancient