The Lynn Kramer Village by the Shore at Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties (JFS) continues to showcase unique and entertaining programs in September. Jot down the dates and plan to participate in these fun, interactive, and creative activities.
Thoughts from the Bookshelf
Tuesday, September 2 from 3pm to 4pm
Join Village Community Specialist Tina Serota for a book club gathering. This month, we will discuss the award-winning novel, The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store, by James McBride. This 1920s and 1940s story, set in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, showcases a vibrant community where Jewish and African American neighbors lived side by side sharing ambitions, despite facing personal struggles and systemic prejudice. A theme of loyalty, sacrifice and unyielding power of community abound. Attend in-person at the Margate Library Meeting Room, 8100 Atlantic Avenue, Margate. RSVP by August 27.
Memoir Workshop
Friday, September 5 from 10:30am to 12pm
Now is the time to tell your story like you have never told it! 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 September 3.
Musical Connections
Monday, September 8 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. If you are providing music, send the title, composer and/or performer to Tina Serota at tserota@jfsatlantic.org. Attend in-person at the Katz JCC Boardroom, 501 North Jerome Avenue, Margate. RSVP by September 4.
Village Film Society
Tuesday, September 9 from 10:30am to 11:30am
Join Village Film Enthusiast & Historic Cinematic Buff Tom Celandine and Village Community Specialist Tina Serota for a discussion of the motion picture, Splendor in the Grass, starring Natalie Wood and Warren Beatty in his film debut. The movie shares the story of two high school sweethearts navigating feelings of sexual control, love, and heartbreak. Available for free on Hoopla, and at the Ventnor and Margate Libraries. Available for a fee on Amazon Prime, Apple TV, Fandango, and Google Play Movies. This program is via Zoom and a link will be emailed. RSVP by September 4.
Downton Abbey & the British Manor Home: Part 1
Wednesday, September 10 from 10:30am to 12pm
Join author and retired professor Ellen Hernandez on the week of the wildly anticipated opening of the historical drama, Downton Abbey, The Grand Finale. In Part 1, Ellen will take attendees on a journey to explore the history of British nobility and how the Jewish population fit into it as well as the British manorial system through the Gilded Age, Edwardian Era, and World War I. Attend in-person at the Katz JCC Boardroom, 501 North Jerome Avenue, Margate. RSVP by September 4.
Lunch Around Town
Monday, September 15 from 12pm to 1:30pm
Enjoy a leisurely lunch with friends while supporting a local restaurant. This month, we will dine at North Beach Café & Creamery, 5216 Atlantic Avenue in Ventnor. Come prepared for good food and conversation. Order off the menu and pay individually. RSVP by September 11.
Coffee Klatch
Thursday, September 18 from 10:30am to 11:30am
Your world in 60 minutes! 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 September 15.
Brunch & Learn: Untold Truths – Native American Histories
Friday, September 19 from 10:30am to 12pm
Join us for a powerful lecture that uncovers buried chapters of global history which is aimed to spark reflection, raise awareness, and honor historical truths often left untold. With a doctorate in history from Lehigh University, Dr. Calvin Tesler is an adjunct professor at Stockton University specializing in Holocaust history, American urban and colonial history, and Native American studies. Attend in-person at the Katz JCC Boardroom, 501 North Jerome Avenue, Margate. RSVP by September 16.
Throwback Thursday
Thursday, September 25 from 10:30am to 3:30pm
Join us for an educational brunch program, followed by an optional bus tour departing from the Jewish Community Center, to explore the Sam Azeez Museum of Woodbine Heritage. We’ll visit the 130-year-old Woodbine Synagogue and experience its rich history. Attend the brunch for free at the Katz JCC Boardroom, 501 North Jerome Avenue, Margate. Cost for bus tour: $50 per person. RSVP by September 17.
Stress Test: Global Religious Repercussions of War
Tuesday, September 30 beginning at 6pm
The Sara & Sam Schoffer Holocaust Resource Center will host a lecture with Dr. Carol Rittner where she’ll discuss her new book, Stress Test: The Israel-Hamas War and Christian-Jewish Relations, which encompasses 12 world-renown American Christian scholars and teachers as they explore how the ongoing conflict has strained Christian-Jewish relations. Attend in-person at the Stockton University Campus (Room L-112), 101 Vera King Farris Drive, Galloway. RSVP to HRC@stockton.edu.
Unless noted, all programs are free to participate. You must RSVP 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.
