Check your March calendar and be sure to jot down these 12 interactive, entertaining, and informative programs offered through JFS’ Lynn Kramer Village by the Shore. Plan to invite friends, family, and neighbors to participate in these programs.
Musical Connections
Monday, March 9 from 1pm to 2pm
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-person at the Katz JCC Boardroom, 501 North Jerome Avenue, Margate. RSVP by March 2.
Oneg Shabbat: Nosh, Kibbitz & Schmooze
Friday, March 13 from 10:30am to 11:30am
Come for the schmear, stay for the company! Spend Friday morning enjoying delicious food and conversation with neighbors and friends. Plus, we’ll have some fun surprises! Attend in-person at the Katz JCC Boardroom, 501 North Jerome Avenue, Margate. A $5 donation is appreciated. RSVP by March 11.
A Holocaust Remembrance: Rebuilt from Broken Glass
Sunday, March 15 beginning at 2pm
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, setting a course for the family’s long journey through Luxembourg, Belgium, Cuba, and eventually the United States. Following the film, there will be a Q&A session with Holocaust survivor Fred Behrend and filmmaker Larry Hanover. This program made possible through the collaboration of 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 North Jerome Avenue, Margate. RSVP by March 10.
Lunch Around Town
Monday, March 16 from 12pm to 1:30pm
Enjoy a leisurely lunch 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 required by March 12.
Brunch & Learn: Jewish History of Venezuela
Wednesday, March 18 from 10:30am to 12pm
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. Jewish immigrants built synagogues, schools, and communal institutions which became part of Venezuela’s diverse national story. Attend in-person at Shirat Hayam, 700 North Swarthmore Avenue, Ventnor. A $5 donation is appreciated. RSVP by March 13.
The Girl Bandits of the Warsaw Ghetto with Author Elizabeth Hyman
Wednesday, March 18 from 6pm to 8pm
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—known as “the girls” by the leadership of the resistance and “bandits” by their Nazi oppressors—who were central to the Jewish resistance as fighters, commanders, couriers, and smugglers. Attend in-person at Stockton University Room L112, 101 Vera King Farris Drive, Galloway. RSVP by March 12.
Coffee Klatch
Thursday, March 19 from 10:30am to 12pm
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. A $5 donation is appreciated. RSVP by March 17.
Memoir Workshop
Friday, March 20 from 10:30am to 12pm
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.
Journey Through the World of Art – Part 1
Monday, March 23 from 10:30am to 12pm
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 North Jerome Avenue, Margate. RSVP by March 18.
Brunch & Learn: Becoming Caitlin Clark with Author Howard Megdal
Tuesday, March 24 from 10:30am to 12pm
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.
Brunch & Learn: Four Haggadahs That Changed the World
Thursday, March 26 from 10:30am to 12pm
From Medieval Spain to the modern era, the Haggadah has served as both a sacred text and a powerful artistic statement. The program will explore four of the most influential Haggadahs in Jewish history – their unique artistry, historical journeys and how each reflects the time period it was created. Attend in-person
at the Katz JCC Boardroom, 501 North Jerome Avenue, Margate. A $5 donation is appreciated. RSVP by March 24.
Charosets & Chill: Cold Cooking Workshop
Friday, March 27 from 10:30am to 12pm
Join Tina Serota and Josh Cutler for a pre-Passover fun-filled morning making Charosets to taste, take home for Seder, and share with JFS’ Kosher meals recipients. Attend in-person at the Katz JCC, 501 North Jerome Avenue, Margate. RSVP by March 25.
Unless noted, all programs are free to participate. RSVP required for any program by contacting Tina Serota at 609.287.8872 or tserota@jfsatlantic.org. A Zoom link will be emailed, when needed. The Lynn Kramer Village by the Shore is a membership program for adults age 50+ and offers Grocery Shopping & Delivery, Intergenerational Events, Transportation, Kosher Meals and more.
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(Left to right): Lynne Walters, Beverly Schechtman, Shirley Belitsky, and Fran Cavallavo joined nearly 30 people at the Tu B’Shevat Community Seder Lunch in Shirat Hayam Synagogue on February 2nd. Participants celebrated the Jewish New Year of the Trees through an interactive Seder featuring symbolic foods and rituals connecting Jewish tradition to the natural world, honoring the earth, and strengthening the community. The event was presented by the Board of Jewish Education, Jewish Federation of Atlantic & Cape May Counties, and Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties. (Photo courtesy of Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties)
