Tag: Poland
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Polish-American band to perform polkas, classic standards in Sayreville
The GB’s, a five-piece Polish-American band, will present a free concert at 7:30 p.m. on May 2 at the Sayreville Senior Center, 423 Main St., Sayreville. The GB’s perform polkas as well as classic standards. All ages invited. Light refreshments will be served. Sponsored by the Sayreville Cultural Arts Council. For more information, call Edna…
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Woman shares harrowing story of survival from the Nazis
METUCHEN — As someone who fled Poland during the Holocaust, Sally Frishberg said she knows the word genocide all too well. “It’s happening today,” she said as she looked out at the fifth graders at Edgar Middle School, noting the recent chemical attack in Syria. “The world unfortunately hasn’t learned everything from the past.” Frishberg,…
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Professor to discuss persecution in Poland during service at Neve Shalom
Professor Glenn Dynner of Sarah Lawrence University will speak about pogroms and self defense in Poland during 7:30 p.m. services on April 20 at Neve Shalom, 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen. There is no cost to attend. Refreshments will be served.
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Gallery at Middlesex County College to feature photos of Auschwitz
An exhibit on loan from the Museum of Jewish Heritage will focus on Oświęcim, Poland – the town the Germans called Auschwitz – through photographs that trace the life of the town and its Jewish residents, from the 16th century through the post-war period. The exhibit is open weekdays through March 9, from 11 a.m.…
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Dozens of countries to be represented at Judd Elementary International Night
The Judd Elementary School PTO and the North Brunswick Township Education Association will hold Judd’s first International Night from 6:15-8 p.m. on Jan. 25 in the school’s gym and cafeteria, 1601 Roosevelt Ave., North Brunswick. Explore different countries presented by Judd families, learn to speak new languages using technology, see cultural performances, and taste foods…