MARGATE – Plan to participate with friends and family in these 10 interactive, unique and entertaining programs hosted by JFS Lynn Kramer Village by the Shore during the month of Dec..
Lunch Around Town, Thursday, Dec. 4, noon to 1:30 p.m.
Enjoy a leisurely holiday lunch with friends while supporting a local restaurant. This month, dine at Queen Bean Bistro, 4800 Boardwalk at Vassar Square in Ventnor. Come prepared for good food and conversation. Order off the menu and pay individually. RSVP by Dec. 2.
Through Our Sacred Windows: Reflections on Stained Glass Artistry from South Jersey Synagogues, Friday, Dec. 5, 10:30 a.m. to noon
Join Josh Cutler and Tina Serota for a virtual exhibition tour of stained glass artistry and enjoy brunch. Attend in-person at Shirat Hayam, 700 N. Swarthmore Ave., Ventnor. RSVP by Dec. 2.
Musical Connections, Monday, Dec. 8, 1-2 p.m.
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, all are welcome. Attend in-person at the Katz JCC Boardroom, 501 N. Ave., Margate. RSVP by Dec. 4.
Beyond the Bookshelf: Family of Spies – A World War II Story of Nazi Espionage, Betrayal, and the Secret History Behind Pearl Harbor, Tuesday, Dec. 9, 10:30 a.m. to noon
Join author Christine Kuehn to learn about a nev¬er-before-told account of one family’s secret involve¬ment as Nazi and Japan¬ese spies dur¬ing WWII and their role in the Pearl Harbor bomb¬ing. The Kuehns, once a promi-nent Berlin fam¬i¬ly, embraced Nazism to escape hard times. When their daughter, Ruth, had an affair with Joseph Goebbels, he discovered she was half Jew¬ish. Instead of executing her, Goebbels sent the Kuehn fam¬i¬ly to Hawaii to spy for the Axis powers. There, Ruth and her par¬ents built a covert oper¬a¬tion, relay¬ing secrets that helped enable the Pearl Har¬bor attack. Jump¬ing back and forth from Chris¬tine dis¬cov¬er¬ing her family’s secret, to the untold past of spies in Ger¬many, Japan and Hawaii, Fam¬i¬ly of Spies is fast-paced his¬to¬ry at its finest and will rewrite the nar¬ra¬tive of Dec. 7, 1941. Brunch will be served. Attend in-person at the Katz JCC Boardroom, 501 N. Jerome Ave., Margate. RSVP by Dec. 4.
Latkes, Lox and Learning, Friday, Dec. 12, 10:30 a.m. to noon
Join a special morning featuring traditional latkes, bagels, and lox. This engaging program will explore the history of Chanukah in a fun, educational way. Expect something a little different as we dive into holiday trivia, hands-on fun, and lively discussion, all centered around classic Jewish foods and festive Chanukah traditions. Attend in-person at the Katz JCC Boardroom, 501 N. Jerome Ave., Margate. RSVP by Dec. 8.
Book Club Brunch with Meryl Rodgers, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 10:30 a.m. to noon
Join local educator Meryl Rodgers as we examine the book, “All Who Go Do Not Return,” which focuses on the life of author Shulem Deen, who was raised as a member of the Skverers, one of the most insular Hasidic sects in the United States. Deen knows little about the outside world, only that it is to be shunned. After an arranged marriage at 18 years of age, several children soon followed. While his first transgression of turning on the radio is small, his curiosity leads him to the library and internet. Soon he begins a feverish inquiry into the tenets of his religious beliefs, until several years later, his faith unravels entirely. Attend in-person at the Katz JCC Boardroom, 501 N. Jerome Ave., Margate. RSVP by Dec. 11.
Village Holiday Social, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 4-6 p.m.
Guests will enjoy an early evening holiday get together while spending time with friends and neighbors. Dance to music from the 60s, 70s, 80s, and holiday favorites. Refreshments will be served and guests have a chance to win door prizes. The event is sponsored by the Board of Jewish Education, Right at Home and Visiting Angels. The festivities take place in the Katz JCC Auditorium, 501 N. Jerome Ave., Margate. Free for Holocaust survivors, Village at the Shore and JCC members. For non-members, the cost is $5. RSVP by Dec. 10.
Throwback Thursday: Jewish-Owned Businesses of Atlantic City – Part 2, Thursday, Dec. 18, 10:30 a.m. to noon
This month, attention turns to Jewish-owned entertainment venues including clubs, bars and theaters as well as restaurateurs and merchants who helped define Atlantic City’s vibrant cultural landscape. Explore the rich Jewish history behind legendary hotspots like Club Harlem and the 500 Club while also paying homage to the quieter corners of the island where mom-and-pop shops helped shape everyday life by the shore. Brunch will be served. Attend in-person at the Katz JCC Boardroom, 501 N. Jerome Ave., Margate. RSVP by Dec. 16.
Memoir Workshop, Friday, Dec. 19, 10:30 a.m. to noon
Now is the time to tell your story. 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. A link will be emailed. RSVP by Dec. 17.
Unless noted, all programs are free to participate. You must RSVP for any program by contacting Tina Serota at 609-287-8872 or [email protected]. 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 and delivery, intergenerational events, transportation, Kosher Meals and more.
