Fri., Jan.30, Sat., Jan. 31
Beth El Synagogue of East Windsor’s annual Scholar-in-Residence weekend: On Fri. at 6 p.m. Rabbi Marcus Mordecai Schwartz, director of the Beit Midrash and assistant professor at the Jewish Theological Seminary, will present “Travel Between the Diaspora and the Land of Israel in the Talmud: A Physical Journey or a Spiritual One?” The cost is $20 for adults and $10 for children (12 and under). On Sat., following the 9 a.m. service, join a Lunch and Learn. The topic will be “The Holy Land or the Land of the Holy?: Eretz Yisrael as Religious Category.” RSVP for both events is required by Jan. 23 at the Synagogue Office, 50 Maple Steam Road, East Windsor. (609) 443-4454; www.bethel.net.
Sat., Feb. 7
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Sun., Feb. 22
An “Art from the Heart” exhibit by the A-Team Artists of Trenton will be held at the Gourgaud Gallery, Town Hall in Cranbury. Hours: Mon-Fri 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Third and last Sunday 1-3 p.m., closed on Feb. 16. Reception: Sat., Feb. 7 from 1-3 p.m. Artists of the TASK community share their work every February at the Gourgaud Gallery. All artwork is for sale and all proceeds will go directly to the artists of the A Team to support their work. Cash or a check made out to the Cranbury Arts Council is accepted as payment.
Sun., Feb. 15
“Utilizing Social Media in Your Genealogical Research” will be the topic at the 7:30 p.m. meeting of the East Windsor Beth El Synagogue Genealogy Club, 50 Maple Steam Road. Learn how to use blogs, videos, and other types of social media to make new connections in your genealogical research. Call the Synagogue Office with any questions, (609) 443-4454; www.bethel.net.
Thurs., Feb. 19
The Beth El Synagogue Seniors meet at Beth El Synagogue, 50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor, at 1 p.m. The meeting discussion will be ‘Opera and Tanach’ and will include highlighting biblical personalities in operas and how the musical pieces compare with Biblical text. Light refreshments will be served.
Sat., Feb. 28
The Beth El Synagogue of East Windsor Seniors will host their annual HaZak Shabbat at 9 a.m. A congregational Kiddush luncheon will follow services. RSVP to the Synagogue Office by Feb. 25. Beth El Synagogue is located at 50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor. 609-443-4454; www.bethel.net.
Sun., March 8
The Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission will present “Tom Paxton & Janis Ian, Together at Last.” The performance will be held at 3 p.m. at the Richard P. Marasco Theatre for the Performing Arts, 1629 Perrineville Road, Monroe. General Admission $25, Patrons $22. Students: free. For more information: www.MonroeTownshipCulturalArts.com. For tickets call: 1-877-77CLICK 9 AM-10 PM EST or (732)521-4400. Tickets will be available at the box office two hours before the performance.
The showing and discussion of the film “Beneath the Helmet” will be held at 4 p.m. at Beth El Synagogue, 50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor. This is a coming-of-age film about five Israeli soldiers. Lt. (res) Aviv Regev, who is featured in the film, join us at the event. RSVP for this free event to Beth El Synagogue by emailing admin@bethel.net with your name and number of seats to be reserved.
Fri., March 13
Beth El Synagogue of East Windsor, 50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor, will celebrate Shabbat Across America and Social Action Shabbat at 6 p.m. Shabbat Across America/Canada” is a display of unity and Ahavat Yisrael, love of Israel, created in the hope every North American Jew will have the opportunity to celebrate Shabbat. Social Action Shabbat is an evening where we recognize the volunteers at Beth El Synagogue. Dinner will follow the services. RSVP to attend the dinner. RSVP by March 2, for the Early-Bird Price: $16 per adult/$9 per child under 12. RSVP by March 8, for the Regular Price: $18 per adult/$10 per child under 12. www.bethel.net.
Thurs., March 19
The Beth El Synagogue of East Windsor Seniors will hosting their annual Model Seder at 12 p.m. Light refreshments and ceremonial foods will be served. Reservations are required and can be placed by contacting the Synagogue Office by March 9; members: $15, Nonmembers/Guests: $18. Beth El Synagogue is at 50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor. 609-443-4454; www.bethel.net.
Thurs., March 26
“The Lady in Number 6” will be screened at 7 p.m., at Beth El Synagogue of East Windsor, 50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor. This film is a portrait of the world’s oldest Holocaust survivor, Alice Herz-Sommer, a classical pianist who played in the orchestra of the Theresienstadt concentration camp. Following the movie, enjoy a performance by Bill Beitman on piano, Greg Forster on flute and soprano Dora Schnur as they play some of the music that Alice Herz-Sommer was known for performing. Admission is free and refreshments will be served.
Mon., March 29
Sarit Catz of CAMERA will discuss Focus on Facts: Recognizing and Responding to Media Bias Against Israel at 7 p.m. at Beth El Synagogue of East Windsor, 50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor. RSVP for this free event to Beth El Synagogue by Mon., March 23.
