JFS Atlantic

VILLAGE SOCIAL: Memoir Workshop
2026-04-14 10:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom, ONLINE ONLY
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 April 10.

VILLAGE SOCIAL: The End of Ambition: America's Past, Present, & Future in the Middle East
2026-04-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Beth Israel, 2501 Shore Road, Northfield, NJ, 08225, United States
Join us for a dessert reception with Author Steven Cook, Eni Enrico Mattei Senior Fellow for Middle East and Africa studies at the Foreign Relations Council, to discuss his book, The End of Ambition. As one of the country’s leading experts on Middle East politics and U.S. foreign policy, Cook will discuss the defining foreign policy debates of our time. After decades of war, upheaval, and frustration in the Middle East, some argue the U.S. should step back and Cook challenges that assumption. Drawing on over 75 years of history, he argues while America made mistakes, it has largely succeeded in protecting interests in the region. In this timely and wide-ranging conversation, Cook will explore what went wrong, lessons learned, and what a more disciplined and realistic American strategy in the Middle East should look like today. Attend in-person at Beth Israel, 2501 Shore Road, Northfield. RSVP by April 10.

VILLAGE SOCIAL: Brunch & Learn: The Jews of Sarajevo, Life in a Post Srebrenica World
2026-04-16 10:30 - 12:00 | Katz JCC Boardroom, 501 North Jerome Avenue, Margate, NJ, 08402, United States
Join us as we explore how Jewish communities in the region navigate memory, identity, and resilience after the traumas of the 1990s. We will examine the role of remembrance in shaping contemporary Jewish life alongside broader Balkan societies still grappling with the legacy of war and genocide. Attend in-person at the Katz JCC Boardroom, 501 North Jerome Avenue, Margate. A $5 donation is appreciated. RSVP by April 13.

VILLAGE SOCIAL: Shabbat & Schmooze
2026-04-17 10:30 - 12:00 | Katz JCC Boardroom, 501 North Jerome Avenue, Margate, NJ, 08402, United States
Come for a schmear, stay for the company! Spend the morning enjoying delicious food and conversation with neighbors and friends. Attend in-person at the Katz JCC Boardroom, 501 North Jerome Avenue, Margate. RSVP by April 15.

VILLAGE SOCIAL: Yom Ha'atzmaut Israel Independence Day
2026-04-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Shirat Hayam, 700 N. Swarthmore Avenue, Ventnor
Join us for Israel Independence Day with an evening dessert reception with Author Josh Witkoff to discuss his book, Israel: Contested Land, Uncontested Truth. At the reception, Witkoff will explore the historical, moral, and legal foundations of Israel’s legitimacy while examining the rise of misinformation, antisemitism, and anti-Zionist narratives in today’s world. Hear first-hand about his research, personal reflections, and insights and take part in a discussion about truth, history, and challenges facing the Jewish community. Attend the evening dessert reception on Tuesday, April 21 at Shirat Hayam, 700 North Swarthmore Avenue, Ventnor, and continue the conversation at brunch on Wednesday, April 22 at the Katz JCC, 501 North Jerome Avenue, Margate. RSVP by April 14.

VILLAGE SOCIAL: Yom Ha'atzmaut Israel Independence Day
2026-04-22 10:30 - 12:00 | JCC, 501 North Jerome Avenue, Margate, NJ

VILLAGE SOCIAL: Coffee Klatch
2026-04-23 10:30 - 12:00 | Katz JCC Boardroom, 501 North Jerome Avenue, Margate, NJ, 08402, United States
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 April 21.

VILLAGE SOCIAL: Thoughts From the Bookshelf
2026-05-05 15:00 - 16:00 | Margate Library Meeting Room, 8100 Atlantic Avenue, Margate, New Jersey
Join Village Community Specialist Tina Serota for a book club gathering to discuss the New York Times bestseller, Theo of Golden, by Allen Levi. The story follows Theo, a stranger who arrives in the small Southern city of Golden, and keeps to himself why he is there. When he visits the local coffeehouse, where pencil portraits of the townspeople hang on the walls, he begins purchasing them to give to each person depicted. In exchange, he only asks for their story. So, portrait by portrait, person by person, secrets are revealed, regrets are shared, and ordinary lives are profoundly altered.
Attend in the Margate Library Meeting Room, 8100 Atlantic Avenue, Margate. RSVP by May 1.

VILLAGE SOCIAL: The Seventy Shuls
2026-05-06 19:00 - 20:30 | JCC, 501 North Jerome Avenue, Margate, NJ
Join us for the official launch of a remarkable new book celebrating the local Jewish community, The Seventy Shuls – Synagogue Life & Yiddishkeit from the Pine Barrens to the Boardwalk, by Josh Cutler. Discover the unearthed stories that shaped our South Jersey community and explore the rich heritage more than 150 years in the making. Enjoy a gourmet dessert reception and Israeli wine sampling followed by a Q&A facilitated by the book’s editor, David Jastrow.
Attend in the Katz JCC, 501 North Jerome Avenue, Margate. RSVP by May 4.

VILLAGE SOCIAL: Raising Resilience
2026-05-07 19:00 - 20:30 | JCC, 501 North Jerome Avenue, Margate, NJ
Uncertainty is part of life, and Jewish parents and grandparents face an added layer amid rising antisemitism. Whether from global events, safety threats, or daily stressors, families constantly encounter challenges to children’s well-being. They can soften this uncertainty by helping children manage adversity and build resilience. Dr. Tovah Klein’s expertise is described as a lifeline for families facing everyday stresses and major crises alike, from sibling conflict and divorce to loss, academic struggles, and growing up Jewish today. She will outline five key resources children develop through strong family relationships, enabling them to adapt and thrive rather than falter under pressure. She will also share how to build confident, caring, and motivated children by strengthening connection and equipping them to meet life’s hurdles with resilience.
Attend in the Katz JCC, 501 North Jerome Avenue, Margate. RSVP by May 5.

VILLAGE SOCIAL: SCOSA Festival
2026-05-08 08:15 - 14:00 | Stockton University Campus Center, 101 Vera King Ferris Dr, Galloway, NJ, 08205, United States
Join Village Community Specialist Tina Serota at the Stockton Center on Successful Aging (SCOSA) Festival where you’ll enjoy workshops, lectures, performances, displays, exhibits, lunch, and more.
Free to attend at Stockton University Campus Center, 101 Vera King Ferris Drive, Galloway.

VILLAGE SOCIAL: Musical Connections
2026-05-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Katz JCC Boardroom, 501 North Jerome Avenue, Margate, NJ, 08402, United States
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.
Attend in the Katz JCC Boardroom, 501 North Jerome Avenue, Margate. RSVP by May 8.

VILLAGE SOCIAL: Throwback Thursday
2026-05-14 10:30 - 12:00 | JCC, 501 North Jerome Avenue, Margate, NJ
From Sam Azeez to Sam Greenberg, celebrate Jewish individuals who shaped South Jersey’s civic, cultural, and communal life through stories and photographs.
Attend in the Katz JCC, 501 North Jerome Avenue, Margate. RSVP by May 12.

VILLAGE SOCIAL: Memoir Workshop
2026-05-15 10:30 - 12:00 | Zoom, ONLINE ONLY
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 May 13.

VILLAGE SOCIAL: Lunch Around Town
2026-05-20 12:00 - 13:30 | Hannah G’s, 7310 Ventnor Ave, Ventnor
Enjoy a leisurely lunch while supporting a local restaurant. This month, we will dine at Hannah G’s, 7310 Ventnor Avenue, Ventnor. Come prepared for good food and conversation.
Order off the menu and pay individually. Cash only. RSVP by May 8.

VILLAGE SOCIAL: Stained Glass Art & Artistry
2026-05-21 10:30 - 12:00 | Temple Beth Shalom, 4419 West Brigantine Ave, Brigantine, NJ, 08203, United States
Enjoy a photographic tour of stained glass windows and art from local synagogues. Learn how artistic expression has been used to preserve Jewish memory and communal pride.
Attend at Temple Beth Shalom, 4419 West Brigantine Avenue, Brigantine. RSVP by May 18.

VILLAGE SOCIAL: The Lost Shuls of Atlantic City
2026-05-27 14:00 - 15:00 | Atlantic City Library, 1 N Tennessee Ave, Atlantic City, NJ, 08401, United States
From immigrant neighborhoods to resort era success, this program explores how seaside communities evolved alongside Boardwalk tourism.
Attend at the Atlantic City Library, 1 North Tennessee Avenue, Atlantic City. RSVP by May 21.

VILLAGE SOCIAL: Coffee Klatch
2026-05-28 10:30 - 12:00 | Katz JCC Boardroom, 501 North Jerome Avenue, Margate, NJ, 08402, United States
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 the Katz JCC Boardroom, 501 North Jerome Avenue, Margate. RSVP by May 26.
