Fiddler On The Roof
Experience FIDDLER ON THE ROOF in a new way – in YIDDISH, the language of Tevye and his family! Join JFCS and Beth Chaim as we travel to the Museum of Jewish Heritage in NYC on Wednesday August 22nd. Price per person is $95 which includes the bus ride from Beth Chaim, a light dairy lunch and a snack. Register online or contact Beth Englezos at Bethe@jfcsonline.org or 609-987-8100 ext. 126.
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Back-To-School Backpack Drive
Whether it’s backpacks or notebooks, pens or pencils, let’s continue to help children in need start the school year off right. Proceeds benefit children of the JFCS Kosher Food Pantry and Dress for Success Central New Jersey clients. Please drop off supplies at our office, 707 Alexander Road, Suite 204, by August 3rd. Questions? Contact Eden Aaronson at EdenA@jfcsonline.org or 609-987-8100 ext. 113
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Breast Cancer Resource Center Meetup Groups
You do not need to take this journey alone! Join a BCRC Meetup Group to share your experiences, solutions, questions and concerns in an understanding, caring environment. Groups require pre-registration. Contact Renee Giliberti, Support Services Coordinator, at 609-497-2100 x 349 or rgiliberti@ywcaprinceton.org
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Dementia Caregiver Connection Group –Pilot Program of JFCS at Artis Senior Living
For most couples, going out for a meal or an activity is a normal part of life. But when one of the members of the couple is memory-impaired, even the simplest activity is filled with anxiety and difficulty. JFCS has created a unique program to help caregivers and their spouses with memory impairments to enjoy time out together, combining a caregiver support group with an engaging activity for the care recipient. Join us as a new group begins Thursday September 6th at 10:30am.
The Reality Is..
This week, the world was shocked by news of two high profile suicides; yet the reality is there were many more lives that have been lost to suicide. The reality is, in NJ, one person dies by suicide every 11 hours. The reality is, the conversation cannot stop today.
Nosh & Knowledge Presents: “There is No Messiah- And You’re It” By Rabbi Robert N. Levine
Join us at Beth Chaim on August 30th as we examine “There is No Messiah – And You’re It”. This book examines the history of messianic hope and anticipation, its evolution in Judaism and Jewish history, and other interpretations of “messiah” that shed new light on what it means to usher in the “kingdom of God.” RSVP to Beth Englezos by 8/24 by emailing Bethe@jfcsonline.org or calling 609-987-8100.
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Nosh & Knowledge Presents: “Outwitting History” by Aaron Lansky
Aaron Lansky set out to save the world’s abandoned Yiddish books before it was too late. Today, he has accomplished what has been called “the greatest cultural rescue effort in Jewish history.” In this book, Lansky shares his adventures as well as the poignant stories he heard as he traveled the country collecting books. A kosher lunch will be served and there is a suggested donation of $5.00 per person. RSVP is required by 7/20 to Beth Englezos at bethe@jfcsonline.org or 609-987-8100, ext. 126.
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Mini Mitzvah Night
Join JFCS and Congregation Beth Chaim on July 26th at 5pm for a Mini Mitzvah Night. Show your love on Tu B’Av, Israel’s festival of love! Open to ages 2-18 years but kids below 2nd grade please come with a parent. Pizza will be served. RSVP to Eden at EdenA@jfcsonline.org or 609-987-8100 ext. 113
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