Tag: Jewish
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JCC to hold Indian-Jewish artist on April 29
The JCC of Middlesex County will present world renowned Indian-Jewish artist Siona Benjamin at 2 p.m. on April 29 at the JCC, 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison. Originally from Mumbai, India, Benjamin will present the 30-minute documentary “Blue Like Me” which profiles her art and work fusing Indian culture and Jewish culture. Lecture and art…
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Rockin’ in the Sukkah to feature music by The Wandering Jews on Oct. 7
Rockin’ in the Sukkah will be held at 8 p.m. on Oct. 7 at the East Brunswick Jewish Center, 511 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. The celebration will feature wine, dairy snacks and desserts, and a musical performance by The Wandering Jews. The cost is $18 per adult or $9 for children 12 and under. RSVP…
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Meeting topic will be the contributions of American Jewish women
Brandeis University Middlesex Chapter will meet at 1 p.m. on Oct. 19 at the East Brunswick Library, Civic Center Drive off of Ryders Lane, to discuss famous and infamous American Jewish women. Susan Addelston will speak about how Jewish women have influenced their families and the nation’s history. There will be handouts. The program is…
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Len Roseman retires in Metuchen
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — For more than 60 years, Leonard Roseman served the residents of Metuchen and Middlesex County as a whole in the various hats he assumed. That’s why when Roseman announced he was retiring; it was hard to believe for the many that worked with him. “They tell me that…
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American Muslims ‘Stand United for Humanity’ at annual dinner
WOODBRIDGE — The American Muslim Council held its sixth annual Grand Interfaith Dinner, or Iftar, at the Royal Albert Palace, focusing on “standing united for humanity.” American Muslims from across New Jersey are currently observing the holy month of Ramadan when they fast from dawn to sunset in an effort to reconnect spiritually and to…
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History of the Holocaust course completed by area educators
NEW BRUNSWICK/PISCATAWAY – Fourteen educators from across New Jersey participated in an intensive professional development course on the history of the Holocaust at Rutgers. Now in its fourth year, this free mini-course offered through the Master Teacher Institute in Holocaust Education (MTI) provides a rare opportunity for teachers to study Holocaust history in an intensive…
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New caregiver support group for those under age 75
PRINCETON – Jewish Family & Children’s Service of Greater Mercer County has announced a new Caregiver Support Group for those under the age of 75 who are taking care of a spouse. This non-sectarian group will provide tips, techniques and resources to help caregivers. The group is open to the community and will be…