Previous Events & Updates
Our first Lox n’ Learning was a great success!
A crew of B’nai Jacob members and visitors from sister congregations met up at the synagogue for a delicious bagels and lox breakfast followed by a full-day fun-filled bus trip to the Gomez Mill House and Royal-Kedem Wineries in New York State. The Gomez Mill House was the first Jewish residence in the American Colonies. We had an interesting lecture and then a tour of the house itself and the mill and pond. This was followed by a drive up Route 9W to the Royal-Kedem Winery where we ate lunch and shopped for kosher wine.
On November 20th, 2010, Jessica and Alan Lemmon celebrated the naming of their gorgeous (and smart) daughter, Dylan, at B’nai Jacob. The house was packed with family, friends, and well-wishers who participated in the service and a festive kiddush. Babies (and parents) always welcome in our warm and inviting sanctuary.
March 6th Lox n’ Learning
Florette Lynn, Author and Translator
Florette Lynn spoke about the history of Yizkor books in general and the genesis of,her book in translation from the Yiddish,“These We Remember”, in particular, the Yizkor book memorializing her mothers shtetl, Ivenets, about 20 miles from Minsk, Belarus. As a part of her presentation, Florette showed a DVD describing her visit to Ivenets, accompanied by her husband and children. Books and CD’s were be available for purchase. Over 30 interested folks attended, including members of neighboring congregations.
If you missed this fascinating and instructive introduction to Yizkor books, you can get more information from Florette’s website: theseweremember.com.
February 6th Lox n’ Learning
Jewish Women Writers and Shakespeare’s Women
Our February Lunch ‘n Learning featured readings by noted Jewish authors Maxinne Leighton and Barbara Wind. Their poems and stories were moving and set the stage for a later presentation by women members of our community partner, Actors Shakespeare Company of NJCU. Attendance was strong. And the Lox was great!
