The Jewish State - March 27, 2009

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THE JEWISH STATE
March 27, 2009

Thursday, March 26

East Brunswick Hadassah. Dinner celebrating our life members and associates, with entertainment by singer Miriam Lieboove and keyboardist Dave Schossberg performing Hebrew and Yiddish selections. Spouses welcome. Park Place Kosher Restaurant, 120 Raritan Ave., HIGHLAND PARK. 7 p.m. RSVP to Linda at (732) 432-5932 or big32m@aol.com.

Saturday, March 28

Temple Emanu-El. Simchat Shabbat worship service, an informal, intimate worship experience conducive to adults and families, followed by bagels and coffee. 756 East Broad St., WESTFIELD. 9-10:15 a.m. Information, Carolyn Shane, (908) 232-6770 or cshane@tewnj.org.

JCC of Middlesex County and Congregation Neve Shalom Israel Awareness Committee. Israeli coffee house featuring the Middle Eastern sounds of acclaimed Israeli jazz pianist, Omer Klein. 1775 Oak Tree Rd, EDISON. 8:30-11:30 p.m. $10. Information, (732) 494-3232 ext. 621.

Sunday, March 29

Family Concert Fund, Temple Shalom’s Sisterhood and PTO. Beth Schafer in concert with Temple Shalom’s youth and adult choirs. Beth is the cantorial leader of Temple Shir Shalom in Oviedo, Fla. Temple Shalom, 5 Ayrmont Ln., ABERDEEN. 12 p.m. Tickets available in advance: $5 per child, $15 per adult. Call the temple office, (732) 566-2621 or email Margo Wolfson at biomusicmm@aol.com.

Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple. Central New Jersey Youth Choir Zimriyah. Synagogue youth choirs from Edison, Hillsborough, Livingston, Succasunna, and Westfield as well as Anshe Emeth’s own Junior Choir. Each group will sing several selections from their individual repertoires and all of the young singers will join together in singing Peri Smilow’s "Ashrei Yoshvei Veitecha.” 222 Livingston Ave., NEW BRUNSWICK. 3 p.m. Free. Information, Cantor Anna West Ott, (732) 545-6484.

Beth El Synagogue’s Werner Lecture Fund. Chamber music concert with the Brunell String Quartet, alumnae of the Tanglewood Music Center. Members of the quartet have performed at the Kennedy Center, Ozawa Hall and Carnegie Hall. 50 Maple Stream Rd., EAST WINDSOR. 2 p.m. Free. RSVP to the synagogue office, (609) 443-4454.

Temple Sha’arey Shalom. Concert by Mama Doni (Doni Zasloff Thomas), a talented and hip mother of two young children whose progressive music brings an unexpected and playful twist to Jewish culture, humor, and traditions. 78 So. Springfield Ave., SPRINGFIELD. Tickets for the concert are $20 per family. Information, (973) 379-5387.

Temple Beth Or. "Oy Broad-vey,”

featuring Rabbi Royi Shaffin. accompanied by David Weintraub on the piano. Selections from Broadway, Yiddish theatre, Israel and the cantorial arts. Belle A. Fierstien Memorial Concert. 200 Van Zile Rd., BRICK. 4 p.m. $10 includes refreshments. Reservations encouraged. Information, (732) 458-4700 or www.templebethorbrick.org.

B’nai B’rith Ketubah Married Couples Unit (40+). Brunch. Colts Neck Inn, corner of Rte., 34 and 537, COLTS NECK. 11:30 a.m. $15.95 per person, plus tax and tip. Prospective members are welcome. RSVP by March 27 to Elaine, (908) 232-0062.

JCC of Middlesex County. "Music of the Spanish Jews,” featuring Daniel Elias and Maurice Sedacca. A belly dancer will complement this musical performance of Ladino songs. 1775 Oak Tree Rd., EDISON. 2 p.m. Free. Information, (732) 494-3232.

Tenple Beth Or/Beth Torah. Environmental Fair. ShopRite of Clark, New Jersey American Water Co., and Parker’s Greenhouse of Scotch Plains will present ways to "green” your lifestyle through home cleaning, non-toxic gardening, and energy conservation. Barnes & Noble of Clark will host arts and crafts and story hour. Webelos II Dean Cub Pack #98 in Scotch Plains will lead a neighborhood clean-up project. Professor Hazem Tawfik, director of the Institute for Research and Technology Transfer at State University of New York at Farmingdale will exhibit a battery and bio-diesel-powered go-kart and motorcycle designed at the school. Transatlantic Electric Conversions will display hybrid automobile technology. Sierra Club, Audubon Society, and Great Swamp Watershed Association will present information on their environmental initiatives. Rabbi Akiva Lubow of Temple Beth El-Mekor Chayim of Cranford and Cantor Steven Stern of Temple Beth O’r / Beth Torah will lead a discussion on the religious sources of environmental ethics. 111 Valley Rd., CLARK. 1-4 p.m. Information, (732) 381-8403.

Bayonne Jewish Community Center. Camp Open House. Camp Kadimah is an exciting summer experience with four divisions: Kiddie Kadimah (ages 2-4), Kadimah (grades K–3), Tween Travel (grades 4-6) and Teen Travel (grades 7-9). Age appropriate activities and qualified mature staff. 1050 Kennedy Blvd., BAYONNE. 2-4 p.m. Information, (201) 436-6900 and to request a free brochure.

JCC of Central NJ. Jews Rock. A Celebration of Rock and Roll’s Jewish Heritage. Rabbi Brian Leiken will take the audience through a multimedia musical journey. 1391 Martine Ave., SCOTCH PLAINS. 3-5 p.m. JCC family: $10. Community family: $15. Information, Jill Callahan (908) 889-8800 ext. 238.

Monday, March 30

Temple Emanu-El. Java and Judaism "koffee klatch” with Rabbi David Kalb. Discussion of current events of Jewish interest. Rockin’ Joe Café, 20 Prospect St., WESTFIELD. 7:30 p.m. Free. Information, Carolyn Shane, (908) 232-6770 or cshane@tewnj.org

Senior Adult Club of the JCC. Monthly trip to Showboat Casino in Atlantic City. Each registrant over the age of 21 will receive $25 coin and a $5 food voucher. Stop by the JCC reception desk to reserve your seat in advance. 1775 Oak Tree Rd., EDISON. 8:45 a.m. $26/person. Information, Sue Horwitz or Jody Mantel (732) 494-3232.

Congregation Beth-El Sisterhood.Ladies’ Night Out, Chinese dinner and bingo party. Prizes from local merchants. 91 Jefferson Blvd., EDISON 6:15 p.m. $25 includes buffet dinner, admission and bingo sheets. Information, (732) 991-6063 or (732) 463-0672.

Jewish Federation, Jewish Family and Vocational Service, Jewish Social Service, and community synagogues. Employment and Networking Tool Kit. Includes job search support and practical tips. Confidentiality will be honored. Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple, 222 Livingston Ave., NEW BRUNSWICK. 7:30 p.m. Information, Gabriela Sadote Sleppin, (732) 432-7711 ext. 23, or Gsadote@jf-gmc.org.

Tuesday, March 31

Temple Beth El. "A Cantor’s Tale.” This film explores the American history of Jewish cantorial music, which took root in Brooklyn. 1_ hours. 1489 Hamilton St., SOMERSET. 8 p.m. $5. Information, (732) 873-2325. Colonia Hadassah, Metuchen-Edison Gesher Hadassah and Sisterhood Neve Shalom. "Educating Our Community to Prevent Genetic Diseases,” presented by Dr. Adele Schneider, director of clinical genetics at the Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia. Neve Shalom, 250 Grove Ave., METUCHEN. 7- 9:30 p.m. Information, email pikuahnefesh@yahoo.com or call Sheila Rabinowitz at (732) 549-0533.

Wednesday, April 1

Raritan Valley Chapter of Hadassah. Virtual tour of Hadassah College Jerusalem with Ellen Lyons, a national vice president of Hadassah and the national chair of Hadassah College Jerusalem. Lavish dessert reception. PRIVATE HOME. 7:30 pm. Reservations, information, Lila Schwartz SAVTALILA@OPTONLINE.NET or (732) 545-0258. Jewish Family Services of Somerset, Hunterdon, and Warren. Job seekers support group. "So I’m on Linked In-Now what?” presented by Michael Klass, search consultant/recruiter, Joan Leslie Personnel. 150-A West High St., SOMERVILLE. 7-9 p.m. To register, (908) 725-7799.

American Theater Productions and the Axelrod Performing Arts Center. Avi Hoffman in "Still Jewish After All These Years! A Life in the Theater.” Music, dance and comedy, salute to Jewish rock troubadours from Paul Simon to Bob Dylan and Billy Joel. 100 Grant Ave., DEAL PARK. Kosher Chinese buffet: 12 p.m. Performance: 2 p.m. $36 includes buffet. Show without buffet: $30. Group rates available. Information, (732) 531-9100 ext.142.

Thursday, April 2

Mamaloshen. Meeting, featuring Rabbi Michael Klein. Refreshments follow. Manchester Civic Center, Colonial Dr., and Rte., 37, MANCHESTER. 1 p.m. Information, Julius at (732) 323-8225 or Joe at (732) 323-0090.

ORT America Jersey Shore chapter. Sumptuous lunch and card party. Leisure Park, 1400 Route 70, LAKEWOOD. 11 a.m. $17. For more information, Marlen, (732) 505-8556.

Friday, April 3

Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple. Education and entertainment seminar for adults 55 plus with Rabbi Daniel Fellman and Rabbi Eric Lankin. Kosher lunch. 222 Livingston Ave., NEW BRUNSWICK. 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. By March 27: $8 per person. Information, Bonnie Schechter (732) 249-2012.

Sunday, April 5

Congregation B’nai Tikvah. Family concert.1001 Finnegan’s Ln., NORTH BRUNSWICK. 4 p.m. Information, (732) 297-0696.

Monday April 6

Temple Beth Ahm Shalom. Job Seekers Program. Join Frank J. Giudice, Workforce development teacher Microsoft software specialist master instructor. How to look for new jobs, analyze skills, craft a winning cover letter, write a resume, and interview. 400 Carey St., LAKEWOOD. 7:30 p.m. Information, (732) 363-2800. Bayonne JCC. Kickboxing, presented by titness trainer Lou Segura, formally of the Forum and Dolphin Gym. Combines elements of boxing, martial arts and aerobics to provide overall physical conditioning and toning. Classes are for men and women 18 and up. 1050 Kennedy Blvd., BAYONNE. Mondays and Wednesdays 8:30-9:30 p.m. Information, Caren at (201) 436-6900.

Monday, April 13

Monroe Township Chapter Hadassah. Meeting. Guest speaker Ellyn Lyons, National Chair of Hadassah College of Jerusalem. Concordia Congregation, Concordia Shopping Center, MONROE. 7:30 p.m. Information, Thelma Miller, (609) 655-8466.

Jewish Historical Society of Central N.J. "Media Moguls: David Sarnoff.,” with Harvey Hauptman. Part of The American Jewish Experience Lecture Series. Monroe Township Jewish Center, 11 Cornell Dr., MONROE. 10 a.m. Information, (732) 249-4894.

Tuesday, April 14

Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County. "Steps Toward Understanding Memory and Memory Loss,” presented by Frank J. Mathews. 1775 Oak Tree Rd., EDISON. 10:30 a.m. To register, (732) 494-3232 or stop by the JCC.

Wednesday, April 15

Alisa Chapter of Hadassah. Discussion on what comes naturally with aging, presented by Dr. Linda Korman, an internist in Middlesex County and an associate professor at UMDNJ. Jewish Center of Concordia in the Stop and Shop Shopping Center, Perrineville Rd., MONROE. 7:15 p.m. Information, alfrbl4@earthlink.net.

Saturday, April 18

Congregation Kol Am. Seventh anniversary dinner dance, honoring the Congregation Kol Am Choir. Dress code is casual attire (no jeans). Angelo’s Restaurant, 806 Rte., 9 South, HOWELL. 7-11 p.m. $32.50. Register by March 28. Information, (732) 792-8000.

Jewish Family Service of Somerset, Hunterdon, and Warren Counties. Spring Fling Deli and Dance with live music, dancing, and food. Casual attire. 775 Talamini Rd., BRIDGEWATER. 7:30 p.m. $50/person. Information, (908) 725-7799.

Sunday, April 19

Beth El Synagogue of East Windsor. "The Rape of Europa” film of the systematic theft and deliberate destruction of Europe’s art treasures during the Third Reich and World War II. Refreshments. 50 Maple Stream Rd., EAST WINDSOR. 7 p.m. Free. Information, (609) 443-4454.

Makhelat Hamercaz Jewish Choir of Central N.J. Concert, including traditional and contemporary interpretations of Halleluyah, and compositions by Salomone Rossi, Stephen Glass, Gerald Cohen, and Shefa Gold. Care One Senior Care Center, 599 Cranbury Rd., EAST BRUNSWICK. 3 p.m. For more information, call (732) 548-2238, ext. 14 or log onto http://mercazchoir.org.

Ahavas Achim University. Yom Hashoah Commemoration. "The Day The Rabbis Marched on Washington.” Relive Oct. 6, 1943, an important date in American Jewish history, when a delegation of hundreds of rabbis lobbied in Washington for an intensified U.S. response to the genocide in Europe. 216 S. 1st Ave., HIGHLAND PARK. Mincha: 7 p.m. Commemoration and Lecture: 7:15 p.m. Maariv to follow. Information, (732) 247-0532. Jewish Center of Princeton. Holocaust survivor Emanuel (Manny) Mandel will discuss his transport from Budapest via Bergen-Belsen to Switzerland on the "Kasztner Train.” This rescue operation was the work of Rezs_ Kasztner and other Hungarian Jewish leaders who negotiated with various SS officers to transport 1,686 Hungarian Jews out of Hungary via Germany to safety in Switzerland in 1944. 435 Nassau St., PRINCETON. 7 p.m. Information, (609) 921-0100, ext. 208.

East Windsor USY. Dress Fest. Dresses of any size or style can be donated any time until the day of the event. Tax deduction forms available. During the event, shop for dresses for all occasions for a very low price. Food will be served. Leftover dresses and all proceeds will be donated to various charities. Temple Beth El, 50 Maple Stream Rd., EAST WINDSOR. 2-5 p.m. Information, eastwusy@yahoo.com.

Monday, April 20

Edison Metuchen Interfaith Clergy Association and the JCC of Middlesex County. Holocaust Memorial Program. 1775 Oak Tree Rd., EDISON. 7:30 p.m. Information, (732) 494-3232.

Tuesday, April 21

Jewish Federation of Greater Middlesex County. Yom Hashoah Commemoration with Rabbi Dr. Mitchel Serels, author and scholar of Sephardic culture and the Holocaust. Memorial candle lighting procession. East Brunswick Jewish Center, 511 Ryders Ln., EAST BRUNSWICK. 6:30 p.m. Information, (732) 432-7711. Congregation Ahavat Olam and Congregation Beth Ahm Shalom. Yom Hashoah observance with keynote speaker Manny Lindenbaum. 1075 Forest Ave., LAKEWOOD. 7:30 p.m. Information, (732) 363-5190.

Tri-County Chapter of the Brandeis University National Committee. "Loyalist or Whig — How Geography and Religious Denomination Determined Political Positions During the American Revolution in Monmouth County,” with local historian Barbara Jackson. Hamilton Township Public Library, One Municipal Dr., HAMILTON. 2 p.m. Information, (609) 298-4515.

Wednesday, April 22

Congregation Beth Israel. "Eighteen Faces of Revelation,” with Rabbi Charles R. Lightner. Each question will be have answers from traditional conservative, and liberal communities. 18 Shalom Way, SCOTCH PLAINS. 7:30 p.m. Information, (908) 889-1830 ext. 220

Jewish Historical Society of Central N.J. "Media Moguls: David Sarnoff,” with Harvey Hauptman. Part of The American Jewish Experience Lecture Series. Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple, 222 Livingston Ave., NEW BRUNSWICK. 10:30 a.m. Information, (732) 249-4894.

East Brunswick Hadassah. Earth Day Program. Rabbi Dr. Eric Lankin, chief of Institutional Advancement and Education at the Jewish National Fund (JNF) will speak about the unique contributions of JNF in the world: water conservation, desalination, reservoirs filled with recycled water and rain run-off for agriculture; forestry and desert forests; sustainable development; alternative energy research. East Brunswick Jewish Center, 511 Ryders Ln., EAST BRUNSWICK. 7:45 p.m. Free. Information, Shalomlinda@aol.com

Thursday, April 23

Hadassah Young Woman of Raritan Valley, L’Dor V’Dor. Celebrating Yom Ha’Atzmaut by reading "Someone to Run With,” by David Grossman. Panera’s, 871 Rte., 1 South, NORTH BRUNSWICK. 7:30 p.m. Couvert, members: $3. Nonmembers: $7. Information or to RSVP (by April 7), Jennifer, (732) 940-2442 or ywhadassahevents@yahoo.com.

Women’s Center at Jewish Family and Vocational Service of Middlesex County. "From Chaos To Peace: Stress Management Strategies,” workshop presented by Hueina Su, certified empowerment coach. 32 Ford Ave., second floor, MILLTOWN. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Information, registration, (732) 777-1940.

Saturday, April 25

The EBJC Youth Commission. Grease. 511 Ryders Ln., EAST BRUNSWICK. 9 p.m. $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and children under 13. Information, (732) 257-7070.

Sunday, April 26

The EBJC Youth Commission. Grease. 511 Ryders Ln., EAST BRUNSWICK. 3 p.m. $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and children under 13. Information, (732) 257-7070.

Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County. "Has President Barack Obama’s first 100 days in office mirrored the drama of President Franklin Roosevelt’s first 100 days?” with Jonathan Alter, columnist and senior editor for Newsweek. 1775 Oak Tree Rd., EDISON. 10 a.m. Register by April 2, (732) 494-3232 or in person at the JCC.

Congregation Beth Israel. Rummage sale. Items are priced to sell. 18 Shalom Way, SCOTCH PLAINS. 1-5 p.m. Information, Davida Berkowitz (908) 889-1830 ext. 220.

Temple Beth Ahm. Spring fair. Featuring collectibles, infants and children’s items, jewelry, and general merchandise. Snack bar, homemade foods. Ave. B, BAYONNE. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $1 admission for non-vendors. Vendors may reserve eight foot tables at $25 each, reserved and paid for by April 17. Information, (201) 858-2020.

Congregation Kehilat Shalom. Open house and book signing by Greta (Wertheimer) Stanton, a local author who starred in the award-winning film, "Watermarks.” Hebrew School will hold its Yom Haatzmaut Celebration with activities including Israeli cooking, arts and crafts and the Israeli game Gaga. There will also be a Museum of Israeli Artifacts for all to view. The Hebrew High School students, Kehi-Loft, will hold a car wash. Rabbi Susan Falk will be on hand to meet visitors and refreshments will be served. 253 Belle Mead–Griggstown Rd., BELLE MEAD. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Information or to RSVP, (908) 359-0420, email robin@ksnj.org, or visit www.ksnj.org.

Monday, April 27

Temple B’nai Shalom. "Encounter Point" film follows a former Israeli settler, a Palestinian ex-prisoner, a bereaved Israeli mother, and a wounded Palestinian brother who risk their lives and public standing to promote a nonviolent end to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Refreshments and post-film discussion. Fern and Old Stage Roads, EAST BRUNSWICK. 7:45 p.m. $5 or can of food for Middlesex County food drive. Information, debjs1@yahoo.com.

Tuesday, April 28

Highland Park Conservative Temple-Cong. Anshe Emeth. "The Political Changes in Israel and the United States: Short and Long Term Impacts on Middle East Peace Negotiations,” presented by Professor Jonathan Mendilow of Rider University. 201 South Third Ave., HIGHLAND PARK. 8 p.m. Free. Information, (732) 545-6482.

Sunday, May 3

Elmora Hebrew Center. Spring Mah Jongg Tournament. Games and luncheon. 420 West End Ave., ELIZABETH. Registration: 9 a.m. Games: 10 a.m. $45 entry fee. First prize: $125. Other cash prizes in addition. Information, Carole (908) 353-1740.

Sunday, May 6

Adult Department of the YM-YWHA of Union. "Lansky,” starring Mike Burstyn and directed by Joseph Bologna, an account of the true story of the brains behind the Jewish mob. The seats are Orchestra, and if time allows, it will be arranged that Mr. Burstyn will come out and meet our audience. Coach bus will leave the Y (501 Green Lane in UNION) at 11a.m., leaving time for a leisurely lunch in the Theatre district. The play is at The St. Lukes Theatre on West 46th St. NEW YORK. The one-man act is approx. 90 minutes long without intermission. The price is $85 with a $10 discount for Y members, Seating is limited, first come, first serve. Contact Susan Silberner or Jani Kovacs-Jonas at (908) 289-8112 to reserve.