MARGATE – Kick-off the new year with 10 unique, interactive and entertaining in-person and virtual programs in Jan. offered by JFS Lynn Kramer Village by the Shore. Plan to invite your friends, family and neighbors to participate.
Thoughts from the Bookshelf, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 3 p.m.
Join Village Community Specialist Tina Serota for a book club gathering. This month, the group will discuss the New York Times best-selling novel, “The Midnight Library” by Matt Haig. Between life and death, there is a library and the shelves go on forever. Every book allows you to explore infinite alternate lives by making different choices, ultimately searching for what makes life worth living. Attend in-person at the Margate Library Meeting Room, 8100 Atlantic Ave. RSVP by Jan. 2.
Lunch Around Town, Thursday, Jan. 8, noon to 1:30 p.m.
Enjoy a leisurely lunch while supporting a local restaurant. This month, dine at Sapore, 6501 Ventnor Ave., Ventnor. Come prepared for good food and conversation. Order off the menu and pay individually. RSVP by Jan. 6.
Memoir Workshop, Friday, Jan. 9,10:30 a.m. to noon
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 Jan. 7.
Musical Connections, Monday, Jan. 12, 1 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. Caregivers, cared for, and community members invited. Attend in-person at the Katz JCC Boardroom, 501 N. Jerome Ave., Margate. RSVP by Jan. 8.
Village Film Society, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 10:30 a.m.
Join Village Community Specialist Tina Serota for a discussion about the comedy/drama, “The Big Short” starring Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Brad Pitt and Marisa Tomei. The movie depicts how the 2008 financial crisis, triggered by the housing bubble, leads them into the dark underbelly of modern banking where they question everyone and everything. Available for free at the Ventnor and Margate Libraries. View on Amazon Prime, Apple TV, Fandango, Google Play Movies, Hoopla, Plex and YouTube. This program is via Zoom and a link will be emailed. RSVP by Jan. 12.
Coffee Klatch, Thursday, Jan. 15, 10:30 a.m.
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 N. Jerome Ave., Margate. RSVP by Jan. 13.
Saving Abigail with Author Liz Hirsh Naftali, Thursday, Jan. 15, 6-8 p.m.
Join an educational program designed to build bridges, strengthen community, and explore the power of learning from one another. Liz Hirsh Naftali will recount the story of her great niece, 3-year-old Abigail Mor Edan, taken hostage by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023, when terrorists breached Israel boarders and security, murdered 1,200 people, and took more than 245 innocent lives into Gaza. With no prior experience or roadmap for rescuing a hostage, Naftali began an international effort to share her niece’s face and story with the U.S. government, bipartisan congressional leaders, and world officials. Though not a diplomat, politician, or military expert, Naftali was determined to free Abigail from the nightmare. This program will take place at Stockton University Atlantic City Campus, Fannie Lou Hammer Room, 3711 Atlantic Ave., Atlantic City. RSVP by Jan. 13.
Throwback Thursday: Roots of the Garden State, Jewish History of Vineland, Thursday, Jan. 22, 10:30 a.m. to noon
Dig into the roots of Jewish history in Vineland, a farming community nestled right in the heart of the Garden State. Uncover how Jewish settlers put down roots, explore their agricultural heritage, and share stories which blossomed over generations. Attend in-person at the Katz JCC Boardroom, 501 N. Jerome Ave., Margate. RSVP by Jan. 20.
Holocaust Remembrance: Rebuilt from Broken Glass, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2 p.m.
As a young boy growing up 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 in the community were beaten and arrested. This night marked the moment his parents realized they had to flee Germany, setting the course for the family’s long journey through Luxembourg, Belgium, Cuba, and later the U.S. Join a special viewing of the documentary, “Rebuilt from Broken Glass: A German Jewish Life Remade in America,” followed by a Q&A session with Behrend and filmmaker Larry Hanover. This program is in collaboration with the Holocaust Awareness Museum and Education Center, Stockton Holocaust Resource Center, Board of Jewish Education, Jewish Federation of Atlantic and Cape May Counties, and JFS’ Lynn Kramer Village by the Shore. Attend in-person at the Katz JCC Boardroom, 501 N. Jerome Ave., Margate. RSVP by Jan. 21.
Brunch & Learn: The Jews of Sarajevo, Life in a Post Srebrenica World, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 10:30 a.m. to noon
Explore how Jewish communities in the region navigated memory, identity, and resilience after the traumas of the 1990s. We will examine the role of remembrance in shaping contemporary Jewish life alongside broader Balkan societies still grappling with the legacy of war and genocide. This program will take place at Shirat Hayam, 700 N. Swarthmore Ave., Ventnor. RSVP by Jan. 26.
Unless noted, all programs are free to attend. 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.
