MARGATE - The Board of Jewish Education of Atlantic & Cape May Counties invites Jewish teens and their parents or guardians to participate in a meaningful educational trip to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C., Sunday, March 1.
This Stockton faculty-led study tour will provide participants with the opportunity to engage deeply with Holocaust history through guided museum exploration and reflection. Designed as a shared intergenerational experience, the program encourages thoughtful dialogue and a deeper understanding of the enduring lessons of Holocaust history for today’s world.
The group will travel together by charter bus, departing from Stockton University’s Campus Center in Galloway at 7 a.m. and returning at approximately 7:30 p.m. The program includes museum admission, snacks and transportation. Lunch will be on your own while at the museum.
This trip is free for Jewish teenagers living in Atlantic and Cape May counties and their parents or guardians. Space is limited and advance registration is required.
For more information or to reserve your spot, please contact the Board of Jewish Education at 609-822-4404 or email [email protected].
BJE Oneg Shabbat: Nosh, Kibbitz & Shmooze, 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 13 at the Marjorie & Lewis Katz JCC, 501 N. Jerome Ave.
Enjoy a delicious brunch with a couple of surprises. Gather at the JCC for an Oneg Shabbat with bagels, coffee and relaxed conversation. A simple, social way to connect with others in the community, and spend part of a Friday morning together. This program is free, but a $5 donation is requested.
RSVP a must. E-mail [email protected] or call 609-822-4404, ext. 124.
Holocaust Survivor Fred Behrend to present film and book “Rebuilt from Broken Glass” 2 p.m. Sunday March 15 at at Katz JCC, 501 N. Jerome Ave., Margate
The community is invited to a powerful afternoon of history, memory and resilience as Holocaust survivor Fred Behrend and filmmaker Larry Hanover present the local premiere of the documentary and book “Rebuilt from Broken Glass: A German Jewish Life Remade in America.”
The film and accompanying book tell the extraordinary life story of Fred Behrend, who at just 12 years old witnessed the devastation of Kristallnacht in 1938. Sent to live with a cantor’s family so he could continue his education after Jews were barred from public schools, Behrend experienced firsthand the growing terror of Nazi Germany. After his father was imprisoned in Sachsenhausen concentration camp and released only on the condition that the family leave Germany, they fled Nazi persecution and eventually made their way to America.
In an extraordinary turn of events, Behrend later returned to Germany as a U.S. Army GI, where he helped teach democracy to German prisoners of war. The documentary chronicles his remarkable journey of survival and resilience, culminating in an emotional reunion that took place 80 years after Kristallnacht
The program marks the local premiere of the film and offers attendees a rare opportunity to meet both Behrend and Hanover in person. A limited number of books will be available for purchase and signing following the presentation
This program is free and open to the community. Advance registration is required. E-mail [email protected] or call 609-822-4404
BJE Brunch & Learn at Shirat Hayam: The Jewish History of Venezuela, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 18 at Shirat Hayam, 700 N. Swarthmore Ave., Ventnor
Come to Shirat Hayam for a delicious brunch and learn about how Jewish communities took shape within the social, cultural, and political landscape of Venezuela. The journey begins with early connections to coastal trade towns and continues through the oil-boom era. Jewish immigrants built synagogues, schools and communal institutions that became part of Venezuela’s diverse national story. Trace a uniquely Venezuelan expression of Jewish identity from the colonial period to the present day.
Brunch & Learn programs are free, but a $5 donation is requested. RSVP a must. E-mail [email protected] or call 609-822-4404, ext. 124.
BJE Beyond the Bookshelf: The Girl Bandits of the Warsaw Ghetto, 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, at Stockton University Galloway Township Campus, Room L112
Welcome Elizabeth R. Hyman, historian and author of the new book, “The Girl Bandits of the Warsaw Ghetto: The True Story of Five Courageous Young Women Who Sparked an Uprising.” The Warsaw Ghetto Uprising is a defining act of Holocaust resistance, yet its history has long centered on men. In ‘The Girl Bandits,’ Elizabeth Hyman reclaims the stories of five young Polish Jewish women who served as fighters, couriers, smugglers and commanders. Branded “bandits” by the Nazis, their courage and ingenuity challenge the traditional narrative and restore women’s resistance to historical memory.
This program is free, but RSVP is a must. Email [email protected] or call 609-822-4404, ext. 124.
BJE Brunch & Learn with Howard Megdal, Journalist and Author of “Becoming Caitlin Clark: The Unknown Origin Story of a Women’s Basketball Superstar,” 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 24 at the Marjorie & Lewis Katz JCC, 501 N. Jerome Ave., Margate
Join acclaimed journalist, editor and author Howard Megdal for an engaging Brunch & Learn discussion centered on his new book, “Becoming Caitlin Clark.” The program traces the remarkable rise of one of women’s basketball’s most electrifying stars and places her impact within the broader evolution of the sport.
Megdal explores the century-long journey of women’s basketball, from its early beginnings to its current national spotlight, highlighting the players, advocates and cultural forces that shaped the game along the way. Attendees will gain insight into why Caitlin Clark’s emergence represents not just individual brilliance, but the culmination of decades of progress and perseverance.
This program is free. A $5 donation is requested. RSVP required. Email [email protected] or call 609-822-4404, ext. 124.
BJE Brunch & Learn, Four Haggadot That Changed the World: A Journey Through the Art of Passover, 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 26 at the Marjorie & Lewis Katz JCC, 501 N. Jerome Ave.
From medieval Spain to the modern era, the Haggadah has served not only as a sacred text, but as a powerful artistic and historical statement. This Brunch & Learn program explores four of the most influential Haggadot in Jewish history: the Sarajevo Haggadah, the Golden Haggadah, the Rothschild Haggadah and the Szyk Haggadah.
Participants will examine the unique artistry of each work, trace their remarkable historical journeys, and consider how each reflects the cultural and political realities of the time in which it was created. Together, these Haggadot tell a story of survival, creativity, and enduring Jewish identity.
This program is free. A $5 donation is requested. RSVP required, e-mail [email protected] or call 609-822-4404.
BJE Charoset & Chill: A Hands-On “Cold Cooking” Workshop, 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 27 at the Marjorie & Lewis Katz JCC, 501 N. Jerome Ave., Margate
Attendees will have the opportunity to customize their own charoset for the seder table while learning about the cultural stories behind each ingredient. Extra batches will be prepared and donated to Jewish Family Service food pantry, turning culinary creativity into an act of community care.
This program is free. A $5 donation is requested. RSVP required. Email [email protected] or call 609-822-4404.
