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BJE eNewsletter - March 2017
From the BJE
One Book, One Jewish Community
All Who Go Do Not Return
by Shulem Deen
Facilitated by Meryl Rodgers  
 
Thursday, March 9
10:00-11:30 am
Katz JCC, Margate
and 
7:00-8:30 pm
Beth Israel, Northfield

A moving and revealing exploration of Hasidic life, and one man's struggles with faith, family, and community.
Shulem Deen was raised to believe that questions are dangerous. As a member of the Skverers, one of the most insular Hasidic sects in the US, he knows little about the outside world--only that it is to be shunned.  
Deen bravely traces his harrowing loss of faith, while offering an illuminating look at a highly secretive world.
 
Dessert and coffee will be served.
A few books are still available at the BJE Office for $10 each.


Location: Daytime - Katz JCC, 501 N. Jerome Ave., Margate
Evening - Beth Israel, 2501 Shore Road, Northfield  
Info & Registration: 609.822.1854 or email bjeinfo@yahoo.com 
 
In the Community
JCC Lox N' Learn:
Jewish Education Workshop
Tuesdays, March 7, 14, 21, 28
11:00 am-12:30 pm
presented by Rabbi Shlomo Abramson 
 
Join us for a four-week Jewish learning initiative led by Rabbi Shlomo Abramson of Lakewood, NJ. These engaging classes on Jewish spirituality, ethics and community are designed for the curious beginner, interfaith couples or the seasoned scholar. Individuals from all faith backgrounds are welcome. Bagels, lox and coffee will be served.
Topics will include:
* Do Jews believe in the afterlife? Do Jews believe in the messiah?
* What's the Jewish take on the Devil, Demons and Angels?
Advance registration is required.
 

Location: Katz JCC, 501 N. Jerome Ave., Margate 
Cost: $24 Members/$36 Guests for the entire four-week program  
Info & Registration: Josh at 609-822-1167 x 138 jcutler@jccatlantic.org 
JPlace Adults presents
Judaism as a Civilization:
A 3-part Adult Education Series

Session 1 - Friday, March 10
following Kabbalat Shabbat Services beginning at 5:30 pm 

In the 1920's, Rabbi/Teacher/Theologian Mordecai Kaplan presented the American Jewish community with the seminal vision of a brighter American Jewish future. His work informed the Jewish community for generations. We'll look back to his thinking as we look forward to American Judaism's tomorrow.
Shabbat dinner will be served.

Location: Beth Israel, 2501 Shore Road, Northfield 
Cost: $10 for dinner and lecture  
RSVP: 609.641.3600 or email bethisrael@cbinorthfield.org  
JPlace Book Group
The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem
Wednesday, March 15
at 12:00 noon  

The #1 International Best Seller, "The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem" is a dazzling novel of mothers and daughters, stories told and untold, and the ties that bind four generations of women.
Set against the Golden Age of Hollywood, the dark days of World War II, and the swinging '70s, "The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem" follows generations of unforgettable women as they forge their own paths through times of dramatic change.

Please Brown Bag your lunch.
Beverages and dessert will be served.
Location: Beth Israel, 2501 Shore Road, Northfield 
RSVP: 609.641.3600 or email bethisrael@cbinorthfield.org  
Shirat Hayam Sisterhood
The Velvet Hours by Alyson Richman
Thursday, March 16
6:00 pm (following evening minyan)
Led by Gail Stanger 
 
This is a book about Paris on the edge of the German occupation and the emotions of a young French woman as she closes the door to her grandmother's treasure-filled apartment, not knowing if she will ever return. 

Light refreshments will be served
Location: Shirat Hayam, 700 N. Swarthmore Ave., Ventnor  
RSVP: 609.822.7116
JCC & JFS
Coffee Klatch: Political & Israel Current Events Discussion Group
Friday, March 17
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
moderated by Tina Serota, Associate Director of JFS Village by the Shore and Josh Cutler, JCC Program Director 

Join us for our Israel & World Events Coffee Klatch. This fun, casual social group will include coffee, delicious refreshments and great dialogue about Israel/U.S. News and world events. This event is open to the entire community.
Come out to schmooze, kvetch, kvell and enjoy conversation with new and old friends. 
    
Location: Katz JCC, 501 N. Jerome Ave., Margate 
Cost: Free and open to the community 
Info: Tina at 609-822-1108 TSerota@jfsatlantic.org or Josh at 609-822-1167 x 138 jcutler@jccatlantic.org 
JPlace Adults presents
Judaism as a Civilization: Art
A 3-part Adult Education Series

Session 2 - Sunday, March 19
at 11:00 am 

Susan Weis will lead this group with a discussion on Ritual Art followed by Adult "Coloring".
Brunch will be served as part of this program.

Location: Beth Israel, 2501 Shore Road, Northfield 
Cost: $5 per person for Brunch
RSVP: 609.641.3600 or email bethisrael@cbinorthfield.org  
JCC Brunch & Learn
Friday, March 24
10:30 am
presented by Robin Burstein, Associate Regional Director of The Anti-Defamation League  
 
Brunch & Learn is an opportunity to watch a film, hear from a featured speaker and enjoy a delicious brunch! This month, the guest speaker will be Robin Burstein, Associate Regional Director of The Anti-Defamation League and featuring the movie, "The Long Way Home."
This Academy Award winning documentary explores the critical post World War II period from 1945 - 1948 and the plight of tens of thousands of refugees who survived the Nazi Holocaust and their often-illegal attempts to get to the Jewish homeland. It explores how the world turned its back on these forgotten people and the world events that led to the creation of the State of Israel. 


Location: Katz JCC, 501 N. Jerome Ave., Margate 
Cost: $3 M/$5 NM when paid in advance or $5 M/$7 NM the day of the program  
Info & Registration: Josh at 609-822-1167 x 138 jcutler@jccatlantic.org 
 
This program is made possible by a generous donation from Marc Neumann ChFc.   
Shirat Hayam Sisterhood
A Woman's Seder
Thursday, March 30
6:30 pm
Led by Elaine Geller and Ellie Kremer  
 
Shirat Hayam Sisterhood invites all to an evening of learning and enjoyment prior to preparing your home for Passover.  Elaine Geller and Ellie Kremer will conduct a Women's Seder on Thursday, March 30, at 6:30 pm (includes dinner). 
Reservations must be made no later than March 20. 
 

Location: Shirat Hayam, 700 N. Swarthmore Ave., Ventnor 
Cost: $18 per person 
RSVP: 609.822.7116
Upcoming Events
JCC Trip to
The Magnificent Cities of Eastern Europe
November 4-18, 2017
 
Join us on an amazing exploration of Prague, Vienna, Budapest, Warsaw, Auschwitz, Krakow and Helsinki.
The perfectly planned tour includes:
   
- Round-trip airfare from New York (JFK) via Finnair wide-body jet
- Airfare taxes, fees & fuel surcharges
- Intra-Europe ground transportation
- Accommodations at superior first class hotels
- 18 meals: 13 full buffet breakfasts and 5 dinners
- Comprehensive sightseeing tours including admission fees
- Experienced English speaking Tour Director and local guides
Travel Itinerary: 2 Nights in Warsaw, 2 Nights in Krakow, 3 Nights in Budapest, 3 Nights in Vienna, 3 Nights in Prague, 1 Night in Helsinki

More info at: http://www.jccatlantic.org/adult-and-youth/the-magnificent-cities-of-eastern-europe/ 

Cost:  Early Bird Travel Costs: Only $3,099 per person with airfare!   
Info & Registration: Josh at 609-822-1167 x 138 jcutler@jccatlantic.org 
Ongoing Programs
PJ Library in Atlantic County

Free Jewish themed books for children ages 6 mo.- 8 yrs. of age, living in Atlantic or Cape May Counties.
To enroll a child or to receive more information, call 609.822.1854, email BJEatlantic@yahoo.com or go to PJLibrary.org

This program is sponsored by: 
The Board of Jewish Education, Congregation Beth Israel, Congregation Beth Judah, the Katz JCC and the Jewish Federation of Atlantic and Cape May Counties in partnership with the Harold Grinspoon Foundation  
Talmud and Judaica
Sundays at 9:00 am, following Morning Minyan
presented by Rabbi Aaron Krauss

Location: Beth El Synagogue 
500 N. Jerome Ave., Margate
Parshat HaShavuah Torah Portions
Mondays at 11:00 am
presented by Cantor Ralph Goren

500 N. Jerome Ave., Margate
Conversational Hebrew, grammar and vocabulary, along with fundamentals of Biblical Hebrew
Wednesdays at 3:00 - 4:00 pm
taught by Mark Steiner, BHL Gratz College

500 N. Jerome Ave., Margate
The Book of Samuel
Every Shabbat after Kiddush
taught by Mark and Connie Steiner

Location: Beth El Synagogue
500 N. Jerome Ave., Margate
Women's Parsha Class
Wednesdays at 11:00 am
presented by Tova Rapoport

Location: 8223 Fulton Ave., Margate
Whiskey, Wings & Wisdom - The Tastiest Torah class
Wednesdays at 7:30 pm

Location: Chai Center, 6605 Atlantic Ave, Ventnor 
Torah Study
Saturdays at 9:15 - 10:30 am

Location: Congregation Beth Israel
2501 Shore Road, Northfield
Contact: 609.641.3600
Ask the Rabbi
Three Mondays every month
1:30-2:30 pm
presented by Rabbi Gordon Geller

700 N. Swarthmore Ave., Ventnor 
Lunch and Learn
2nd Wednesday each month
12:00-1:00 pm
presented by Rabbi Gordon Geller

700 N. Swarthmore Ave., Ventnor 
Lunch and Learn
4th Wednesday each month
12:00-1:00 pm
presented by Rabbi Jonathan Kremer

700 N. Swarthmore Ave., Ventnor 
Studies from the Book of Ecclesiastes
Weekly each Shabbat
12:30 pm
presented by Rabbi Jonathan Kremer

700 N. Swarthmore Ave., Ventnor 
Board of Jewish Education | 501 N. Jerome Avenue, Margate
609.822.1854 | BJEatlantic@yahoo.com | www.bjeatlantic.org

Nancy Rubin, President     Susan Fischer Weis, Executive Director

The Board of Jewish Education is an affiliate Agency of the
Jewish Federation of Atlantic and Cape May Counties and a recipient of the
Harry L. Katz Memorial Foundation Grant