JFS Atlantic

Thoughts of the Bookshelf
2025-07-01 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Margate Library Meeting Room, 8100 Atlantic Avenue, Margate, New Jersey
Join facilitator Pat Goldstein and Village Community Specialist Tina Serota for a book club gathering. This month, we’ll be discussing the book, Educated, by Tara Westover. This memoir focuses on personal growth, self-discovery, and resilience when a young woman, kept from school, leaves her Mormon survivalist family and embarks on her education where she earns a Ph.D. from Cambridge University.
Attend in-person @ the Margate Library Meeting Room, 8100 Atlantic Avenue, Margate.
You must RSVP by June 30th! Contact Tina Serota @ 609-287-8872 or tserota@jfsatlantic.org

Village Goes to the Ventnor Farmers Market
2025-07-18 08:30 - 12:00 | New Jersey
Come visit or volunteer at the Village informational table at the Ventnor Farmers Market, located on New Haven and Atlantic Avenues in the St. James Church parking lot. Meet, greet, and share your enthusiasm for Village events and Services as you enjoy sunshine and shopping from local farmers and vendors.

Musical Connections
2025-07-23 13:00 - 14:00 | New Jersey
Feel the stress of the day peel away as we share familiar tunes from various genres, instruments, and interesting insights to the music, as well as its composers and performers.
Attend in-person at the Ventnor Library, 6500 Atlantic Avenue, 2nd Floor, Ventnor.
You must RSVP by July 18th! Contact Tina Serota at (609) 287-8872 or tserota@jfsatlantic.org

VILLAGE SOCIAL: The Great White Hoax: Two Centuries of Selling Racism in America
2025-11-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Shirat Hayam, 700 N. Swarthmore Avenue, Ventnor
Join Professor Philip Kadish as he places today’s racial politics into historical context by exposing a centuries long tradition of white supremacist deception. From the antebellum era to the Civil War, Kadish traces a consistent pattern of racial fraud. Ultimately, he reveals white supremacy as the original “fake news” and exposes the figures – past and present – who have exploited racism for political gain.
Attend in-person at Shirat Hayam,
700 N. Swarthmore Ave., Ventnor.
RSVP by Nov 3 to tserota@jfsatlantic.org.

VILLAGE SOCIAL: Film Society (Zoom Event)
2025-11-11 10:30 - 11:30 | New Jersey
Join us for a discussion of the documentary, Food, Inc. 2, which reveals how corporate consolidation has gone unchecked by the government leaving people with a vulnerable food system. The film seeks solutions through innovative farmers, food producers, workers’ rights activists, and legislators to inspire
change and a build healthier, more sustainable future. Available for free at the Ventnor Library. View on Amazon Prime, Apple TV, Fandango, Google Play Movies, Hulu, and YouTube. To RSVP, contact Tina Serota by October 10th This program is via Zoom and a link will be emailed by request.

VILLAGE SOCIAL: Coffee Klatch
2025-11-13 10:30 - 12:00 | JCC, 501 North Jerome Avenue, Margate, NJ
Join a fast-paced discussion on neighborhood happenings, technology, social topics, world events, the arts, and more. Moderated by Village Community Specialist Tina Serota and Board of Jewish Education Executive Director Josh Cutler.
Attend in-person at the Katz JCC Boardroom, 501 N. Jerome Ave., Margate.
RSVP to Tina Serota by Nov 10.

VILLAGE SOCIAL: Celebrate Sigd: Ethiopia to Israel
2025-11-17 10:30 - 12:00 | JCC, 501 North Jerome Avenue, Margate, NJ
Join us for a celebration of Sigd, a unique and meaningful holiday rooted in the traditions of Ethiopian Jewry. Learn the fascinating history behind this day, enjoy delicious vegan treats, and watch a powerful short film exploring their journey to Israel and their lives today.
Attend in-person at the Katz JCC Boardroom, 501 N. Jerome Ave., Margate.
RSVP to Tina Serota by Nov 12.

VILLAGE SOCIAL: Nora Gold: 18 Stories Translated from 18 Languages
2025-11-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Zom, ONLINE ONLY
Rather than answering the age-old question, What makes a Jewish story a Jewish story?, Dr. Nora Gold presents a collection that lets the diverse voices of its authors shine. Travel across the globe through compelling, humorous, and moving tales by well-known writers, reflecting both diversity and common
threads of Jewish culture. Each story is unique and together they will make you laugh, cry, and think. This program is via Zoom and a link will be emailed. RSVP by Nov 1 via email.

VILLAGE SOCIAL: Thoughts from the Bookshelf
2025-12-02 15:00 - 16:00 | Margate Library Meeting Room, 8100 Atlantic Avenue, Margate, New Jersey
This month, we will discuss November’s novel, The New York Times best seller, Inheritance by award-winning memoirist, Dani Shapiro. This book is a gripping genetic detective story of mediation on genealogy, patnernity and love.
Attend in-person at the Margate Library Meeting Room
8100 Atlantic Ave., Margate.
RSVP by Dec 1 to tserota@jfsatlantic.org or 609-822-1109.

VILLAGE SOCIAL: Lunch Around Town
2025-12-04 12:00 - 13:30 | Hannah G’s, 7310 Ventnor Ave, Ventnor
Enjoy a leisurely holiday lunch with friends while supporting a local restaurant. This month, we will dine at Queen Bean Bistro, 4800 Boardwalk & Vassar Square, Ventnor.
Come prepared for good food and conversation. Order off the menu and pay individually. RSVP by Dec 2nd to Tserota@jfsatlantic.org.

VILLAGE SOCIAL: Through our Sacred Windows: Reflections on Stained Glass Artistry from South Jersey Synagogues
2025-12-05 10:30 - 12:00 | New Jersey
Join Josh Cutler and Tina Serota for a virtual exhibition tour of stained-glass artistry and enjoy brunch. Attend in-person at Shirat Hayam, 700 N. Swarthmore Avenue, Ventnor. RSVP to Tserota@jfsatlantic.org by December 2nd

VILLAGE SOCIAL: Musical Connections
2025-12-08 13:00 - 14:00 | JCC, 501 North Jerome Avenue, Margate, NJ
Feel the stress of the day peel away as we share familiar tunes from various genres (Broadway, Classical, Contemporary, Jazz) and instruments with friends and neighbors. Whether you are a caregiver, cared for, or community member, we look forward to welcoming you. If you are sharing music, send the title, composer and/or performer to Tina Serota along with your RSVP to Tina Serota by Dec 4.
Attend in-person at the Katz JCC Boardroom, 501 N. Jerome Ave., Margate

VILLAGE SOCIAL: Beyond the Bookshelf
2025-12-09 10:30 - 12:00 | JCC, 501 North Jerome Avenue, Margate, NJ
Join author Christien Kuehn to learn about a never-before-told account of one family’s secret involvement as Nazi and Japanese spies during WWII and their role in the Pearl Harbor bombing.
Brunch will be served. Attend in-person at Katz JCC 501 N. Jerome Avenue in Margate.
RSVP to Tina Serota by Dec 4th at tserota@jfsatlantic.org

VILLAGE HOLIDAY SOCIAL
2025-12-17 16:00 - 18:00 | New Jersey
Guests will enjoy an early evening holiday get together while spending time with friends and neighbors. Dance to music from the 60s, 70s and 80s and holiday favorites. Refreshments will be served and guests have a chance to win door prizes. The event is sponsored by the Board of Jewish Education, Right at Home and Visiting Angels.
Location: JCC Boardroom 501 N. Jerome Ave., Margate
Free for Holocaust Survivors, JCC and Village Members, non-member cost is $5 per person.
RSVP to tserota@jfsatlantic.org by Dec. 10th

VILLAGE SOCIAL: Lunch Around Town
2026-02-13 12:00 - 13:30 | New Jersey
Enjoy a leisurely lunch while supporting a local restaurant. This month, we will dine at the Knife & Fork Inn, 3600 Atlantic Avenue in Atlantic City. Come prepared for good food and conversation. Order off the menu and pay individually. RSVP REQUIRED ASAP by February 9. LIMITED SEATING!

VILLAGE SOCIAL: Book Club Brunch Shalama
2026-02-17 10:30 - 12:00 | New Jersey
My 96 Seasons in China
Shalama tells the remarkable true story of a Russian Jewish girl born in China in 1928, whose life followed one of the great rescue journeys of the 20th century. From the thriving Harbin Jewish community to wartime Shanghai and eventually the United States, Shalama, later known as Shirley, rebuilt her life. This moving narrative, told by her daughter, brings to life a world in turmoil, a family’s escape, and the unexpected revelations that shaped Shirley’s final years. A powerful story
of survival, identity, and renewal. Free to attend in the Katz JCC Boardroom, 501 North Jerome Avenue, Margate. A $5 donation is appreciated. RSVP by February 12.

VILLAGE SOCIAL: Beyond the Bookshelf
2026-02-17 18:00 - 20:00 | New Jersey
Paris Undercover with Author Matthew Goodman
Join New York Times best-selling author Matthew Goodman who spent years researching archival records and securing personal testimonies for his book, Paris Undercover, a vivid, gripping account of courage, friendship, and betrayal. Before they were arrested by the Gestapo, two seemingly ordinary older women in Paris created a daring escape line during the German occupation which helped dozens of Allied servicemen reach safety. Free to attend at Stockton University Room L112, 101 Vera King Farris Drive, Galloway. A $5 donation is appreciated. RSVP by February 12.

VILLAGE SOCIAL: Coffee Klatch
2026-02-19 10:30 - 12:00 | New Jersey
Join a fast-paced discussion on neighborhood happenings, technology, social topics, world events, the arts, and more. Moderated by Village Community Specialist Tina Serota and Board of Jewish Education Executive Director Josh Cutler. Attend in-person at the Katz JCC Boardroom, 501 North Jerome Avenue, Margate. RSVP by February 16.

VILLAGE SOCIAL: Brunch & Learn
2026-02-26 10:30 - 12:00 | New Jersey
Between Myth & Midrash – Monsters, Beasts & Bizarre Creatures in Jewish Scripture
From the depths of the sea to the edges of wilderness, Jewish scripture is filled with strange, powerful, and sometimes unsettling creatures. We’ll explore the monsters, beasts, and bizarre beings throughout the Bible, Midrash, rabbinic literature, and Jewish imagination. From Leviathan and Behemoth to lesser-known figures that blur the line between myth and meaning, we’ll examine what these creatures reveal about fear, chaos, divine power, and the human struggle to understand a complex world and why ancient images continue to fascinate and challenge us. Free to attend in the Katz JCC Boardroom, 501 North Jerome Avenue, Margate. A $5 donation is appreciated. RSVP by February 23.

VILLAGE SOCIAL: Hamantashen: Make & Bake Workshop
2026-02-27 10:30 - 12:00 | New Jersey
Celebrate Purim with a fun, hands-on baking experience led by Chef Jerzy. Learn facts about the holiday while preparing fresh, homemade hamantashen. Choose from a variety of tropical fillings and classic traditional favorites. Everyone will leave with a batch of delicious treats. Free to attend at the Katz JCC, 501 North Jerome Avenue, Margate.
A $5 donation is appreciated. RSVP required by February 23.

VILLAGE SOCIAL: Musical Connections
2026-03-09 13:00 - 14:00 | JCC, 501 North Jerome Avenue, Margate, NJ
Feel the stress of the day peel away as we share familiar tunes and instruments with friends and neighbors. Whether you are a caregiver, cared for, or community member, we look forward to welcoming you. Attend in-person at the Katz JCC Boardroom, 501 N. Jerome Avenue, Margate. RSVP by March 2.

VILLAGE SOCIAL: Oneg Shabbat: Nosh, Kibbitz & Schmooze
2026-03-13 10:30 - 11:30 | New Jersey
Come for the schmear, stay for the company! Enjoy delicious food and conversation with neighbors and friends. Plus, we’ll have some fun surprises! Attend in-person at the Katz JCC Boardroom, 501 N. Jerome Avenue, Margate. A $5 donation is appreciated. RSVP by March 11.

VILLAGE SOCIAL: A Holocaust Remembrance: Rebuilt from Broken Glass
2026-03-15 14:00 - 16:00 | New Jersey
Join us for a viewing of the documentary, Rebuilt from Broken Glass: A German Jewish Life Remade in America. As a boy in Halberstadt, Germany, Fred Behrend saw firsthand the destruction of Jewish life during the Kristallnacht pogrom. His family’s home was invaded, the synagogue burned, and Jewish men were beaten and arrested. That marked the
moment his parents realized they needed to flee Germany. Following the film, there will be a Q&A with Fred Behrend and filmmaker Larry Hanover. This program made possible by the Holocaust Awareness Museum & Education Center, Stockton Holocaust Resource Center, Board of Jewish Education, JFS’ Lynn Kramer Village by the Shore, and Jewish Federation of
Atlantic & Cape May Counties. Attend in-person at the Katz JCC, 501 N. Jerome Avenue, Margate. RSVP by March 10.

VILLAGE SOCIAL: Lunch Around Town
2026-03-16 12:00 - 13:30 | New Jersey
Enjoy lunch and support a local restaurant. This month, we will dine at Queen Bean Bistro, 4800 Boardwalk (Vassar Square), Ventnor. Come for good food and conversation. Order off the menu and pay individually. RSVP required by March 12.

VILLAGE SOCIAL: Brunch & Learn: Jewish History of Venezuela
2026-03-18 10:30 - 12:00 | New Jersey
Join us as we trace a uniquely Venezuelan expression of Jewish identity from the colonial period to present day. Learn how Jewish communities took shape within the social, cultural, and political landscape of Venezuela. The journey begins with early connections to coastal trade towns and continues with the oil boom era and growth of Caracas as a modern urban center. Attend in-person at Shirat Hayam, 700 N. Swarthmore Avenue, Ventnor. A $5 donation is appreciated. RSVP by March 13.

VILLAGE SOCIAL: The Girl Bandits of the Warsaw Ghetto
2026-03-18 18:00 - 20:00 | New Jersey
The Warsaw Ghetto Uprising is one of the most storied events of the Holocaust, yet previous accounts have almost entirely focused on the male participants. In The Girl Bandits of the Warsaw Ghetto, Holocaust historian Elizabeth Hyman introduces five young, courageous Polish Jewish women— who were central to the Jewish resistance. Attend in-person at Stockton University Room L112, 101 Vera King Farris Drive, Galloway. RSVP by March 12.

VILLAGE SOCIAL: Coffee Klatch
2026-03-19 10:30 - 12:00 | New Jersey
Join a fast-paced discussion on neighborhood happenings, technology, social topics, world events, the arts, and more. Moderated by Village Community Specialist Tina Serota and Board of Jewish Education Executive Director Josh Cutler. Attend in-person at the Katz JCC Boardroom, 501 N. Jerome Avenue, Margate. RSVP by March 17.

VILLAGE SOCIAL: Memoir Workshop
2026-03-20 10:30 - 12:00 | New Jersey
Experience the thrill of capturing life’s adventures, history, and ancestry with the Memoir Workshop led by award-winning author and Drexel University Director of Certificate Program in Writing and Publishing, Harriet Levin Millan. Learn about publishing your work. A laptop or pen and paper is needed for the workshop. This program is via Zoom and a link will be emailed. RSVP by March 18.

VILLAGE SOCIAL: Journey Through the World of Art – Part 1
2026-03-23 10:30 - 12:00 | New Jersey
As we journey through time, we will explore how the changes in art evolved in various countries and periods. We will see how influences from politics, religion, and discoveries affected the artwork. Attend in-person at the Katz JCC Boardroom, 501 N. Jerome Avenue, Margate. RSVP by March 18.

VILLAGE SOCIAL: Brunch & Learn: Becoming Caitlin Clark
2026-03-24 10:30 - 12:00 | New Jersey
Join Author Howard Megdal for a discussion of his book, Becoming Caitlin Clark, which follows the rise of one of basketball’s electrifying stars. From the evolution of basketball’s early days to today’s national spotlight, Megdal will explore players, advocates, and cultural forces who shaped the game. Discover why Caitlin Clark’s impact culminates a century long journey. Attend in-person at the Katz JCC Boardroom, 501 North Jerome Avenue, Margate. A $5 donation is appreciated. RSVP by March 20.
