Tag: Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County
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JCC of Middlesex County donates knitted knockers to breast cancer survivors
PHOTO COURTESY OF THE JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF MIDDLESEX COUNTY Volunteer knitters and crocheters from the Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County (JCCMC) donated 43 pairs of knitted knockers (soft, light-weight knitted prosthesis) to the JFK Hospital Auxiliary for free distribution to breast cancer survivors. Pictured are Barbara Muhlgeier, JCCMC president, left to right; Lenore Grubman of…
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Purim Carnival Extravaganza at JCC March 4
The Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County (JCC) will hold a community Purim Carnival Extravaganza from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on March 4 at the JCC, 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison. The carnival is co-sponsored by the JCC, Congregation Neve Shalom and Congregation Beth Mordecai. Admission and games for children of all ages are…
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“Jewish Texts in Popular Music” lecture series at JCC in February
The Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Middlesex County will host the lecture series “Jewish Texts in Popular Music” on three consecutive Thursday evenings — Feb. 1, Feb. 8, Feb. 15 — at the JCC, 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison. The lecture series will be held at 7:30 p.m. Rabbi Sara Metz of Congregation Beth Mordecai in…
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“Flory’s Flame” will be presented at the JCC Jan. 30
The Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Middlesex County will present “Flory’s Flame”, a music documentary about Sephardic Jewish music legend Flory Jagoda at 1:30 p.m. on Jan. 30 at the JCC, at 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison. Flory’s daughter and collaborator, Betty Jagoda Murphy, will introduce the film and lead a post-film discussion. This program is…
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Joint community center marks 15 years
EDISON — Laura Staffin said not only did the Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County and the Edison YMCA give her a place to make new friends, but she said it helped her move on after the passing of her husband three years ago. Staffin said before joining the Jewish Community Center (JCC) and Edison…
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Register for trip to Philadelphia Flower Show in March with JCC
The Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County (JCCMC) will hold a trip to the 2018 Phladelphia Flower Show on March 5. Cost is $68 for JCCMC member, $78 for a non-member. The tickets include transportation, admission and snack. Lunch is on one’s own in the convention center or nearby. Register with Diane Mael, eirector of…
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Men’s discussion group to remember historical events
The Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County and the Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey are looking for men to join its “Where Were You…?” discussion group, which will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Jan. 11 at the Highland Park Senior Center, 220 S. Sixth Ave., Highland Park. The men’s discussion group…
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Klezmer Music ‘A Celebration by David Podles’ Jan. 16
An afternoon of Klezmer Music “A Celebration by David Podles” will be held at 2:30 p.m. Jan. 16 at the Highland Park Senior Center, 220 South Sixth Avenue, Highland Park. David Podles, an international concert violinist, will perform Klezmer hits. He will take the audience on a journey of celebration and happiness illustrating the resilient…
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Edison plans menorah lighting Dec. 14
The Edison Township Menorah Lighting and Chanukah Celebration will be held at 7 p.m., Dec. 14, at the Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Middlesex County, 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison. Dignitaries, JCC staff and community members will come together for the menorah lighting, followed by musical entertainment, crafts and light Hanukkah refreshments. The event is…
