Autumn is a delightful time to enjoy entertaining, informative, and thought-provoking programs offered through The Lynn Kramer Village by the Shore at Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties. Plan to participate with friends, family, and neighbors.
Thoughts from the Bookshelf
Tuesday, October 7 from 3pm to 4pm
Join Village Community Specialist Tina Serota for a book club gathering. This month, we will discuss the novel, The Lions of Fifth Avenue, by best-selling author Fiona Davis, which tells the story of two women – Laura in 1913 and her granddaughter, Sadie, in 1993, who independently investigate a series of rare book thefts. The story encompasses family ties, lost dreams, and redemption that comes from discovering the truth. Attend in-person at the Margate Library Meeting Room, 8100 Atlantic Avenue, Margate. RSVP by October 3.
Shutting the Gate: Origins of the Quota-Based System for Eastern Europeans, Jews, and Italians
Wednesday, October 8 from 10:30am to 12pm
Join Professor Jack Pesda to learn about the historical times and conditions in the United States that led to the quota-based immigration system of the 1920s. This later had grave consequences for Eastern Europeans, Jews, and Italians prior to and during WWII. Attend in-person at the Katz JCC Boardroom, 501 North Jerome Avenue, Margate. RSVP by October 3.
Musical Connections
Monday, October 13 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 October 8.
Village Film Society
Tuesday, October 14 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, The King’s Speech, which tells the story of the unexpected ascension of George VI to the English throne and the extraordinary friendship he forms with a speech therapist who uses unconventional means to assist the monarch in covering a speech impediment. Available for free at the Ventnor and Margate Libraries. Available with a subscription fee on Amazon Prime, Apple TV, Fandango, and Google Play Movies, Hulu, Roku Channel, Starz, and YouTube. This program is via Zoom and a link will be emailed. RSVP by October 10.
The Basic Beliefs of Islam: A Secular Scholarly Discussion
Wednesday, October 15 from 10:30am to 12pm
Join Professor Jack Pesda as he leads a class on the basic beliefs of Islam using the Quran, which serves as a comprehensive guide for Muslims, encompassing laws, moral codes, and spiritual teachings. Also, the discussion will encompass the conflicting views of later day followers. The Quran is written in classical Arabic and is renowned for its linguistic beauty and eloquence, which serves as a religious text and significant work in Arabic literature, influencing language and culture. Attend in-person at the Katz JCC Boardroom, 501 North Jerome Avenue, Margate. RSVP by October 10.
Coffee Klatch
Thursday, October 16 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 October 13.
Memoir Workshop
Friday, October 17 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 October 15.
Brunch & Learn: David Denby’s ‘Eminent Jews’ Bernstein, Brooks, Freidan, Mailer
Tuesday, October 21 from 10:30am to 12pm
Brilliant, brash, and yet soulful, Leonard Bernstein, Mel Brooks, Betty Friedan, and Norman Mailer were 100% Jewish and American. For all four of them, their heritage was electrified by American liberty. The author presents these four figures as egotistical and generous, all of them larger than life, yet vulnerable, even heartbreaking, in their ambition, ferocity, and pride. Attend in-person at the Katz JCC Boardroom, 501 North Jerome Avenue, Margate. RSVP by October 17.
Brunch with Israel’s International Spokesperson to the United Nations
Thursday, October 23 from 10:30am to 12pm
In its 46-year history, a significant challenge to the Islamic Republic of Iran is not from a foreign adversary, but its own freedom seeking women. In a historical shift, women and girls lead an uprising, demanding a free Iran, and rallying around the viral cry – Woman, Life, Freedom. Join award-winning British-Iranian journalist and Israel International spokesperson for the United Nations Jonathan Harounoff, as he unpacks the forces behind these protests and their global impact. Attend in-person at the Katz JCC Boardroom, 501 North Jerome Avenue, Margate. RSVP by October 20.
Downton Abbey & The British Nobility and Manorial System: Part 2
Monday, October 27 from 10:30am to 12pm
As she draws from her extensive research for an upcoming book, retired professor and author Ellen Hernandez continues a journey into the past. In Part 2, we will explore the history of the British system of nobility, how the Jewish population fit into it, the British manorial system through post WWI, the roaring 20s, and the adaptation of the nobility through the Progressive Era, pre-World War II, and the Depression. Attend in-person at the Katz JCC Boardroom, 501 North Jerome Avenue, Margate. RSVP by October 22.
Brunch & Learn: Jewish View of Ghosts, Goblins & Witches with Rabbi Avrohom Rapoport
Friday, October 31 from 10:30am to 12pm
Join us for a spellbinding journey through Jewish texts and traditions as we explore what Judaism really says about ghosts, goblins, and witches. From mystical Midrashim to Kabbalistic spirits, Talmudic tales to Torah prohibitions, this talk will uncover the truth behind the spooky, strange and supernatural. Attend in-person at the Katz JCC Boardroom, 501 North Jerome Avenue, Margate. RSVP by October 28.
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.
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(Left to right): Kaleem Shabazz, President of the Atlantic City Branch of the NAACP & Bridge of Faith moderated an American Jewish Committee Summer Program at Stockton University on August 21st. More than 85 people attended the educational discussion featuring Dalia Ziada, Egyptian Human Rights Activist, and Benjamin Rogers, AJC Director, Middle East and North Africa Initiatives, to explore the complexity of antisemitism and geopolitical dynamics in the Middle East. (Photo courtesy of Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties)
