Timely Topics ArchivesLunch and Learn on ZOOM: Holocaust Memorial Day Thursday, April 8, 12:30 pm Commemorate Yom HaShoah Observe Yom HaShoah to remember the six million Jews who were killed during the Holocaust. Our member, Sandy Rubenstein, daughter of Holocaust … Entering the Twitter World: A Two-Part Series on Zoom February 18 @ 1 pm February 24 @ 3 pm Zoom information will be sent the day before each program. Twitter 101 (FREE) February 18 @ 1 pm Click here to register Looking to … Timely Topics: MUSICAL TREATS FROM OUR ROOTS KLEZMER (Jewish Music) Thursday January 28, 2021 @ 1 PM on ZOOM Zoom info will be sent to members the day prior to and day of event. Non-members please register here . The program is free … NEARLY 100 ATTEND ELLIS ISLAND PASSAGE TO ALL THINGS POSSIBLE Ellis Island: Passage to All Things Possible, the theme of the March 3rd Lunch & Learn program, was received with a great deal of interest by approximately 100 people, the … LUNCH AND LEARN. ELLIS ISLAND: PASSAGE TO ALL THINGS POSSIBLE Tuesday, March 3, 2020 12:00 pm. Temple Emeth, 1666 Windsor Road, Teaneck Delicious Lunch, One-Man Presentation, Stimulating Conversation! Be prepared to be entertained at National Council of Jewish Women Bergen … STANDING ROOM ONLY FOR DANCING IN JAFFA It was standing room only at Timely Topics and Tasty Treats on January 28th for the screening of Dancing in Jaffa. There were 64 attendees who watched the film and … TIMELY TOPICS AND TASTY TREATS (TTTT) Screening of “Dancing In Jaffa” with Talk-Back Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at 1:30 pm Senior Source at Riverside Square Mall, Hackensack After decades of bloodshed, it’s hard to imagine what can bridge the divide between Israeli Jews … DNA RESEARCH TALK: EXPLORING YOUR ROOTS On December 12, over forty members and friends attended the second in the series Timely Topics, Tasty Treats, which covered the very timely topic on DNA research and genealogy. Lauren … DNA Research and Exploring Your Roots Timely Topics and Tasty Treats Presents DNA Research and Exploring Your Roots Thursday December 12, 2019 at 1:30 pm Senior Source @Riverside Square Mall, Hackensack It’s all the buzz in … SOUTHERN BELLE TALKS ABOUT GROWING UP IN THE SOUTH Marjorie Mayer Goldner spoke to a packed audience of over 50 members and non-members at the first meeting of Timely Topics and Tasty Treats on October 3rd. Her story of … TIMELY TOPICS AND TASTY TREATS GROWING UP JEWISH IN THE SOUTHERN UNITED STATES Thursday, October 3 at 1:30 pm Senior Source, Shops at Riverside, Hackensack. Marjorie Meyer Goldner, a 5th generation southern belle born in Starkville, Mississippi, will speak about growing up Jewish in … ISRAEL AFFAIRS TIMELY TOPICS & TASTY TREATS: Lens on Israel: A Society through its Cinema On May 7, at Senior Source in Riverside Mall, we welcomed back Dr. Eric Goldman , noted film historian, nationally-televised broadcaster, producer, director and author. Dr. Goldman writes and lectures extensively about the … TIMELY TOPICS & TASTY TREATS: LENS ON ISRAEL: A SOCIETY THROUGH ITS CINEMA Tuesday May, 7, 2019 at 1:30 pm. Please note start time of 1:30 pm for this event only Senior Source (second floor) at the Riverside Square Mall in Hackensack We … TIMELY TOPICS & TASTY TREATS IN TWO PARTS Part 1 – Wednesday May 1 at 2:00 pm at Temple Emeth in Teaneck. Come and enjoy a free screening of the wonderful movie, “A Borrowed Identity.” Set in Israel, this fictional … BEING MUSLIM IN AMERICA This year’s Lunch and Learn program of Timely Topics and Tasty Treats, held March 5, 2019 at Temple Emeth, was a huge success. More than 80 NCJW BCS members and guests … TIMELY TOPICS AND TASTY TREATS: HUMANISM IN BUILDING Tuesday, January 29, 2:30 pm Senior Source @ Riverside Square Mall Brad Ruder, the founder of Senior Source, our exciting new meeting venue, will discuss the concept of Humanism in Building … TREASURES OR TRASH: THE BIG REVEAL On Tuesday December 4, 2018, John Felz, an antiques and fine arts appraiser, was our Timely Topics and Tasty Treats presenter. He discussed the current antiques market in terms of … TREASURE OR TRASH: THE BIG REVEAL On Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at 2:30 PMTIMELY TOPICS AND TASTYTREATS will be held at Senior Source (second floor) at the Riverside Mall. Plan to attend this educational and entertaining program. … More Than Eighty Attend “Media Literacy in Today’s World” NCJW BCS’ Timely Topics and Tasty Treats first program was held on October 30 at Senior Source, a beautiful, comfortable and spacious venue at the Riverside Square Mall. More than 80 … TIMELY TOPICS AND TASTY TREATS . . . MEDIA LITERACY IN TODAY’S WORLD On Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at 2:30 pm we will be presenting an exciting program in collaboration with the Network for Responsible Public Policy ( https://www.nfrpp.org/ ). Fake news and phony information have been … NCJW ISRAEL AFFAIRS STUDY GROUP Tuesday, May 1, 2018, 1:00 PM Riverside Mall Conference Center, Lower Level, Hackensack, NJ Admission: Members $5; nonmembers $10 Contact: Carole Benson, 201-397-2253, cbenson@ncjwbcs.org Our guest speaker will be Dina B. … LUNCH AND LEARN ATTENDEES HEAR BUSINESS GURU This year’s Lunch and Learn study group held on March 6th was a huge success, combining delicious food provided by Foster Village Deli and a fabulous speaker, Joann S. Lublin. More than … LUNCH & LEARN STUDY GROUP TUESDAY, MARCH 6 TEMPLE EMETH 12:00 PM Mark your calendars . . . you don’t want to miss this event! We have planned a wonderful Lunch & Learn Study group … JOSEPH CHUMAN SPOKE OF THE PLIGHT OF REFUGEES On January 30th, speaking to a packed room of 60 NCJW BCS members and friends, Dr. Joseph Chuman shared his extensive knowledge of the Global Refugee Crisis and his work … Study group The Global Refugee Crisis: Why People Leave STUDY GROUP: TUESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2018 Riverside Mall Conference Center – 1:00 p.m. The Global Refugee Crisis: Why People Leave What is happening that so many people are fleeing their homelands … GLOBAL WARMING: FACT OR FICTION? For our second study group session of the year, more than 40 people attended an extremely thought-provoking and well-documented overview on the effects of climate change to the world environment … ADLER APHASIA CENTER STUDY GROUP, OCTOBER 31, 2017 At this season’s first study group, over 30 NCJW BCS members and friends had the pleasure of hearing Elaine Adler, co-founder of the Adler Aphasia Center. Elaine shared her incredible … STUDY GROUP – THE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE TO THE WORLD ENVIRONMENT AND HUMAN HEALTH NCJW BCS Study Group Tuesday, November 28, 2017 1 p.m. Temple Emeth It seems like everyone these days is talking about climate change and environmental concerns. It is clearly something we should all … STUDY GROUP. Making A Difference: One Woman’s Journey to Helping Others Come hear Elaine Adler’s incredible story! Tuesday, October 31 1:00 pm Riverside Mall Conference Center, Lower Level 390 Hackensack Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601-6310 In these overwhelming times, we often don’t … The Plight of LGBTQ Older Adults NCJW BCS STUDY GROUP The last study group session of the year was held on May 23rd at the Riverside Mall Conference Center with approximately 30 people in attendance. Marilynn Friedman and … THE PLIGHT OF LGBTQ OLDER ADULTS IN SOCIETY TODAYStudy Group. 1 pm Tuesday May 23. Riverside Mall Conference Center Click here or on image below to view and print flyer. Sometimes getting older can be difficult, and senior LGBTQ adults face even greater challenges. According to SAGE (Services and … LUNCH & LEARN STUDY GROUP On Tuesday, March 28th, 46 (members and non-members) attended our annual Lunch & Learn study group at Temple Emeth. After a delicious lunch, we were treated to a very interesting and … LUNCH AND LEARN: REDEFINING THE JEWISH ADVOCACY AGENDA: CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN AN ERA OF CHANGE – TUESDAY, MARCH 28 LUNCH AND LEARN: REDEFINING THE JEWISH ADVOCACY AGENDA: CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN AN ERA OF CHANGE – TUESDAY, MARCH 28 Thinking about the role of women in the recent political situation? Come … MINDFULNESS STUDY GROUP TEACHES HELPFUL TECHNIQUES More than 50 NCJW members and guests attended the January 24th study group session, which introduced us to the theory and practice of Mindfulness led by an experienced therapist, Beth … MINDFULNESS: HELP IN OUR DAILY LIVES: STUDY GROUP TUESDAY, JANUARY 24 AT 1:00 PM, RIVERSIDE MALL CONFERENCE CENTER Join us on Tuesday, January 24th, 2017 at 1 pm at the Riverside Mall Conference Center for a very interesting … STUDY GROUP. NOV. 22. FRAIDY REISS: UNCHAINED AT LAST Did you know that child marriages are legal in the United States and that thousands of children as young as twelve have been wed? Our speaker for our second study … STUDY GROUP: GUN VIOLENCE: A MOTHER’S STORY Tuesday, September 27, 1:00PM to 3:00 PM at The Riverside Mall Conference Center (on the lower level). Click here to view and download flyer. As NCJW is focusing on the issue of gun violence, our first study … JOSHUA COHEN, DIRECTOR OF ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE, SPEAKS AT NCJW STUDY GROUP On May 31st the NCJW Bergen County Section enjoyed a presentation by Joshua Cohen, Director of ADL’s New Jersey Regional Office. This was the fifth and last session of the … TUESDAY, MAY 31 STUDY GROUP, GLOBAL ANTI-SEMITISM Click here or on image to download and print flyer Joshua Cohen , Director of the Anti-Defamation League ’s NJ regional office, will speak on Global Anti-Semitism, leading a timely discussion with an interactive audiovisual presentation. Mr. Cohen joined ADL in 2009 and was … STUDY GROUP – YOU BE THE JUDGE JOIN US FOR A VERY INTERESTING AND INTERACTIVE STUDY GROUP PRESENTATION “You Be The Judge!” Lindsay Morris and You Click here to download flyer. To be held March 22nd, 2016 at 1 pm at The Riverside … LUNCH AND LEARN: NOURISHING HEARTS AND MINDS When: December 15, 2015 Where: Temple Emeth, 1666 Windsor Road, Teaneck, New Jersey Time: 12:00 noon Presenter: Sally Pillay, MSW Lunch and Presentation: $18.00 members, $23.00 non –members Topic: Immigration Detention: Unjust and Immoral Sally Pillay, … LIFE REIMAGINED! STUDY GROUP THURSDAY NOVEMBER 12, 2015 Learning how retirement from a career could be the start of a new adventure was the topic of the latest study group presented by National Council of Jewish Women Bergen … NOVEMBER STUDY GROUP – LIFE REIMAGINED 1:00 pm Thursday, November 12th, 2015 Imagine you could do anything you want. What would you do? What challenges would you take on? How big would you dream? Join Ruth … STUDY GROUP: FROM AMERICA TO GERMANY: AN AMBASSADOR’S STORY Thursday, October 8, Study Group, 1:00 pm Told By Former U.S. Ambassador to Germany Philip Murphy. Riverside Square Mall, in Lower level meeting room. Admission charge for members $5. For non-members $10. ISRAEL AFFAIRS STUDY GROUP – LEARNING SOMETHING NEW We were fortunate to have Shari Eshet, director of NCJW’s Israel office, as our speaker at the May 7 Study Group. An indomitable spirit who believes in a positive approach to the … It’s Complicated – Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking Elaine Meyerson, the Executive Director of Center for Hope and Safety (formerly Shelter Our Sisters) and Patrice Lenowitz, the Center’s Community Educator, were the speakers at the March 24th Study … CAN THERE BE GENDER EQUALITY IN ISRAEL? ISRAEL AFFAIRS STUDY GROUP Thursday, May 7, 7:00 pm. Riverside Square Mall, Senior Source, upper level Click here to download and print flyer. Shari Eshet, Director, NCJW’s Israel Office, administers NCJW’s programs to help the women of Israel develop a stronger … Study Goup – It’s Complicated. Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking Speaker: Lil Corcoran, Associate Executive Director at The Center for Hope and Safety (formerly Shelter Our Sisters). She will speak about mental health issues, physical safety, shelter and food needs, … BRAIN FITNESS STUDY GROUP Just where did I leave my glasses? You know who I mean, what’s her name? It’s right on the tip of my tongue. Why can’t I remember? An interactive lecture … NOVEMBER STUDY GROUP – BRAIN FITNESS 1:00 pm Thursday, November 13th, 2014 Just as we need to exercise our bodies, we also need to exercise our minds to keep them fit. Some research has shown that … NCJW STUDY GROUP LECTURE ON JEWS IN FILMS A series of compelling vignettes on Jewish actors and actresses was presented on September 11 at an NCJW Study Group meeting that took place at the Riverside Square Mall Conference … STUDY GROUP: HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT Thursday, September 11 Hiding in Plain Sight Study Group – PLEASE NOTE THE NEW LOCATION At 1 pm at Riverside Square Mall in the Conference Center on the lower level … Israel Affairs Study Group May 15, 2014 Hope for Peace in the Middle East: Understanding Israel At our Israel Affairs Study Group at the Ethical Culture Society in Teaneck on May 15, 2014, Professor Alain L. Sanders of … STUDY GROUP ON AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE ACTTuesday, January 28, 2014 1pm – 3pm Ethical Culture Society Larch Avenue, Teaneck ( map ) Study Group on Affordable Care Act: Are you confused about the Affordable Health Care Act? Join … STUDY GROUP ON REPRODUCTIVE CHOICE DECEMBER 12 Our study group guest speakers were Janice Schindler, Director of Public Affairs, Planned Parenthood of Central and Greater Northern New Jersey and Ed Remsen, Executive Director of Planned Parenthood Affiliates … Thursday, November 21: Oscar White, Photographer to the White House Our speaker was Oscar White, a retired White House portrait photographer. While showing a rapt audience of about 40 members a vast selection of his portraits, he regaled us with … Study Group, Tuesday October 22: History of the film industry in Fort Lee For our first Study Group this fall, our guest speaker was the well-known film historian, Tom Meyers. He presented a fascinating program on the history of the film industry in … ISRAEL AFFAIRS STUDY GROUP With the aid of newsreels, movies and photos, speaker Annice Benamy brought to life for our audience the central mission of Women of the Wall, which is to achieve the … Book and Author Study Group with Adriana TrigianiTo a large and enthusiastic audience, best-selling author ADRIANA TRIGIANI spoke hilariously and heartwarmingly about her life and times that are at the core of her books. Adriana was raised … |
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