Memoir Workshop: Zoom Only
2025-05-09 10:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Now is the time to tell your story like you have never told it before! 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 7:
Contact Tina Serota at 609.287.8872 or tserota@jfsatlantic.org.

NFI & The Brown Family Golf Tournament
2025-05-12 08:00 - 19:00
Experience a day of community and competition as we tee off for a cause and create a lasting impact. Every year, JFS and the Marjorie and Lewis Katz JCC partner to raise more than $150,000 for essential community services.
This thrilling day of golf includes morning and afternoon tee times, a cocktail reception and awards ceremony. The tournament brings players of all skill levels, from season pros to enthusiastic newcomers. Join us for a united for a day of fun, food and last memories while making a difference in our community.

Lunch Around Town
2025-05-12 12:00 - 13:30 | Vassar Square
Enjoy a leisurely lunch with friends while supporting a local restaurant. This month, we will dine at The Queen Bean Bistro, 4800 Boardwalk (Vassar Square), Ventnor. Come prepared for good food and conversation.
Order off the menu and pay individually. RSVP by May 9: Contact Tina Serota at 609.287.8872 or tserota@jfsatlantic.org.

Food Pantry Delivery
2025-05-13 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-27 08:00 - 17:00
Please reach out to us for a Food Pantry Delivery volunteer event, on Tuesday, May 13 and Tuesday, May 27!

Village Film Society
2025-05-13 10:30 - 11:30 | https://www.jfsatlantic.org/events/village-film-society-3/
Join Village Film Enthusiast & Historic Cinematic Buff Tom Celandine and Village Community Specialist Tina Serota for a discussion about the movie, Twelve Angry Men, starring Henry Fonda, Ed Begley, and Jack Warden. The film tells the story of a sequestered all male jury who will decide the fate of an inner city teen accused of murder. As they try to reach a unanimous decision, one juror casts doubt. The movie is available for free on Pluto, Tubi, and at Atlantic County Libraries. Also available to rent on Amazon Prime, Apple TV, Google Play, Hulu, Roku, and YouTube. This program is via Zoom and a link will be emailed.
RSVP by May 9: Tina Serota at 609.287.8872 or tserota@jfsatlantic.org.

Financial Resources Committee
2025-05-14 18:30 - 19:30
Zoom Meeting

Echoes of Empire: Unraveling Dynamic History of Russia & Ukraine – Three-Part Series
2025-05-15 10:30 - 12:00 | JCC, 501 North Jerome Avenue, Margate, NJ
Join us for one, two or all three programs with Dr. Jack Pesda, Ph.D., who specializes in Russian economic history. Dr. Pesda will share the complicated history of Russia and Ukraine from the Romanov Dynasty to present. Beverages and pastries will be served. Attend in-person at the Katz JCC Boardroom, 501 North Jerome Avenue, Margate. Hosted by JFS’s Lynn Kramer Village, Board of Jewish Education and the Katz JCC.
RSVP by April 25:
Contact Tina Serota at 609.287.8872 or tserota@jfsatlantic.org

Relaxation Through Musical Connections
2025-05-19 01:00 | JCC, 501 North Jerome Avenue, Margate, NJ
Feel the stress of the day peel away as we host a relaxing session with a music therapist who will play instruments and familiar tunes. Whether you are a caregiver, cared for, or just a community member, we look forward to welcoming you.
Attend in-person at the Katz JCC Boardroom, 501 North Jerome Avenue, Margate. Hosted by JFS Lynn Kramer Village, Angelic Hospice, Katz JCC and The Alzheimer’s Association.

RSVP by May 14:
Contact Tina Serota at 609.287.8872 or tserota@jfsatlantic.org.

Board of Director's Meeting
2025-05-20 17:45 - 18:45
This is a closed meeting for JFS Board members only. Key agenda items will include organizational updates, program evaluations, and financial review. Attendance is required for all board members. Please RSVP to Breanne Rybak.

Throwback Thursday
2025-05-22 10:30 - 12:00 | JCC, 501 North Jerome Avenue, Margate, NJ
Join Board of Jewish Education Executive Director Josh Cutler and Village Community Specialist Tina Serota as they host an educational brunch retracing the history of Atlantic City and Downbeach. This month we will focus on The Lost Shuls of Atlantic City. Attend in-person at the Katz JCC Boardroom, 501 North Jerome Avenue, Margate.
RSVP by May 19:
Contact Tina Serota at 609.287.8872 or tserota@jfsatlantic.org

Village Goes to the Ventnor Farmers Market
2025-05-23 08:30 - 12:00
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, programs, and services as you enjoy sunshine, sea air and an opportunity to
shop from local farmers and vendors. Admission is free.
YOU MUST RSVP prior to the event! Contact Tina Serota at 609.287.8872 or tserota@jfsatlantic.org.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Memorial Day - Office CLOSED
2025-05-26

Downbeach Film Debut Director Discussion: Alliance
2025-05-26 18:30 - 22:00 | JCC, 501 North Jerome Avenue, Margate, NJ
Join us for the Downbeach premier of an incredible film, Alliance, about 43 Jewish immigrant families fleeing Russian tyranny in 1882 and settling in the desolate woods of South Jersey. This improbable story follows the settlers who knew nothing about farming and against all odds, claimed land, harnessed its bounty, and built a legacy that would be reborn six generations later. A panel discussion with Film Director Susan Kehnemui Donnelly and Dr. Tom Kinsella,
Professor & Director of the Alliance Heritage Foundation, will follow the screening. Beverages and dessert will be served. Attend in-person at the Katz JCC Boardroom, 501 North Jerome Avenue, Margate.
RSVP by May 15 to Josh Cutler at bjejosh@aol.com or 609.822.4404 x124.

Memory Café: Ocean City
2025-05-27 10:30 - 11:30 | Ocean City Public Library, 1735 Simpson Avenue, Ocean City
Caregivers and their loved ones living with Dementia are invited to join Village and UMC representatives in a Dementia friendly space. Experience creativity and social connections through art, music, gentle movements, and more. Attend in person at the Ocean City Free Public Library, 1735 Simpson
Avenue, Ocean City.
RSVP by May 21: Contact Tina Serota at 609.287.8872 or tserota@jfsatlantic.org.

JFS Annual Meeting
2025-06-11 18:00 - 20:00
Wednesday, June 11
6-8pm
Josie Kelly’s Public House
Somers Point, NJ
Register: www.jfsatlantic.org/annual-meeting

Thoughts of the Bookshelf
2025-07-01 15:00 - 16:00 | 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

July 4th Office CLOSED
2025-07-04
OFFICE CLOSED

Distribution (Oceanside I Success Center)
2025-07-09 11:00 - 12:00
2nd Wednesday of Each Month (11am – 12pm)
Oceanside I Success Center
201 Melrose Ave., Atlantic City, NJ

Visit Us at the Margate Farmers Market
2025-07-10 08:30 - 12:00, 2025-07-17 08:30 - 12:00 | Margate Farmers Market, 9700 Amherst Ave, Margate City, NJ, 08402
July 10 and July 17, 8:30am, @ 9700 Amherst Ave, Margate, NJ 08402

Lunch Around Town
2025-07-10 12:00 - 13:30
Enjoy a leisurely lunch with friends while supporting a local restaurant. This month, we will dine at Fitzpatrick’s Deli & Steakhouse, 650 New Road, Somers Point. Come prepared for good food and conversation! Order off the menu and pay individually.
You must RSVP by July 8th! Contact Tina Serota at (609) 287-8872 or tserota@jfsatlantic.org

Visit Us at the Ventnor Farmers Market
2025-07-11 09:00 - 12:00 | Ventnor Farmers Market, New Haven and Atlantic Avenues, Ventnor, New Jersey
July 11, 9am @ New Haven and Atlantic Avenues, Ventnor, NJ.

Food Drive (ShopRite Somers Point)
2025-07-13 09:00 - 12:00
July 13, 9am-12pm @ ShopRite, 23 Bethel Rd, Somers Point, NJ 08244

Brunch & Learn: Margins of Memory - Forgotten Voices
2025-07-16 10:30 - 12:00 | Beth El Synagogue, 500 N Jerome Ave, Margate, NJ
This program will explore the rich history of the Roma and Sinti people of Europe. From their migration out of India to their diverse cultures, they have long-faced marginalization and harmful stereotypes. We will highlight their contributions to society, while confronting dark chapters in their history. Attend in-person at Beth El Synagogue, 500 N. Jerome Avenue, Margate.
You must RSVP by July 8th! Contact Tina Serota at (609) 287-8872 or tserota@jfsatlantic.org

Food Distribution (Oceanside II Success Center)
2025-07-16 13:00 - 14:00
3rd Wednesday of Each Month (1 – 2pm)
Oceanside II Success Center
3201 Atlantic Ave., Atlantic City, NJ

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Oceanside II Success Center Food Distribution
2025-07-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Oceanside II Success Center, 3201 Atlantic Ave., Atlantic City
The JFS Mobile Pantry offers food directly in Atlantic City, ensuring that more community members have easier access to the essentials. Volunteers needed to help guests shop and distribute food.
3rd Wednesday of Each Month (1 – 2pm)
Oceanside II Success Center
3201 Atlantic Ave., Atlantic City, NJ
Volunteers must have completed application & vetting, email volunteer@jfsatlantic.org to help.

Village Goes to the Ventnor Farmers Market
2025-07-18 08:30 - 12:00
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.

Food Distribution (JFS Atlantic City)
2025-07-21 10:00 - 12:00
3rd Monday of Each Month (10am – 12pm)
JFS Atlantic City Location
26 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Atlantic City, NJ

Musical Connections
2025-07-23 13:00 - 14:00
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
