MARGATE - The Board of Jewish Education is offering several educational and entertaining programs during late February.
Coffee Klatch & Brunch, 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 19 at the Katz JCC, 501 N. Jerome Ave., Margate
Enjoy a casual, community focused coffee klatch where participants discuss local news, current events, and issues of shared interest. The atmosphere is friendly and conversational, with coffee and a light brunch provided. The session is moderated by Tina Serota of JFS Lynn Kramer Village by the Shore to keep the discussion organized and engaging. Be sure to RSVP. This program is free, a $5 donation is requested. RSVP is a must. Email [email protected]
BJE Lunch & Learn: The Jewish History of Sarajevo. 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24 at Shirat Hayam, 700 N. Swarthmore Ave., Ventnor
Sarajevo’s Jewish story begins with exile and survival. After the expulsion from Spain in 1492, Sephardic Jews rebuilt their lives in the Balkans, helping shape Sarajevo as the “Jerusalem of Europe.” One of the most important surviving Jewish manuscripts in the world, the Sarajevo Haggadah endured centuries of exile, war, and genocide. By the early 20th century, an Ashkenazi Jewish community had also taken root, adding to the city’s layered Jewish identity. This program traces the arc of Jewish life in Sarajevo from flourishing to destruction, postwar rebuilding, and renewed violence in the 1990s, exploring what remains of this once-vibrant community and what its survival means today. This brunch program is free, a $5 donation is requested. To RSVP, email [email protected]
BJE Brunch & Learn: Between Myth & Midrash, 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, at Katz JCC, 501 N. Jerome Ave., Margate
From the depths of the sea to the edges of the wilderness, Jewish scripture is filled with strange, powerful, and sometimes unsettling creatures. This program explores the monsters, beasts, and bizarre beings that appear throughout the Torah, Midrash, rabbinic literature, and Jewish imagination, from Leviathan and Behemoth to lesser-known figures that blur the line between myth and meaning. Together, we will examine what these creatures reveal and why these ancient figures continue to fascinate and challenge us today. This brunch program is free, a $5 donation is requested. To RSVP, email [email protected]
BJE Tropical Hamantaschen Make and Bake Workshop, 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 27 at the Katz JCC, 501 N. Jerome Ave., Margate
Celebrate Purim with a fun, hands-on baking experience led by Chef Jerzy. Learn fascinating facts about the holiday while preparing fresh, homemade hamantaschen. Choose from a variety of tropical fillings as well as classic traditional favorites. Everyone will leave with their own batch of delicious Purim treats to enjoy and share. This educational program is free to attend, with a suggested $5 donation. Spaces are limited. Advance RSVP is required. Email [email protected]
