Italy
Holocaust Remembrance Program On The Jews Of Italy
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This program is free and open to the public, however, registration for security purposes is required. To register, please fill in the form below. Names of ALL persons in your party must be provided as seating is limited to 250, so register early! REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE MIDNIGHT ON THURSDAY THE 13TH.
This form closed on 2023-04-13 00:00:00.EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ— East Brunswick Public Library Foundation and the East Brunswick Jewish Center have partnered with the family of Dr. Michael Kesler, to present the annual Holocaust Remembrance Program series. This year’s presentation, "The Jews of Italy Before the Holocaust," will take place on Sunday, April 16 at 2:00 PM at the EBJC (511 Ryders Lane).
This event is part of the legacy of the late Dr. Michael Kesler, who began this program series in 2013. "The intent is to bring to light the legacy of my Jewish ancestors, prior to their annihilation during the Shoah," he said during an interview in 2018. After his retirement in 2006, Dr. Kesler wrote three books detailing his experiences with his sister and his first wife during and after World War II. His last book, “The Remnant,” was published in April 2021.
This year’s program focuses on the Jewish populations of Italy before the Holocaust. The keynote speaker is Dr. Francesca Bregoli. Dr. Bregoli is an Associate Professor of History at Queens College and Director of the Center for Jewish Studies at the Graduate Center, CUNY. Her research focuses on early modern Italian and Sephardic Jewish history.
"My talk will highlight some notable features of Italian-Jewish social and cultural life over the centuries, including Jewish participation in the Renaissance, the establishment of the Ghettos and their repercussions, and the journey toward Emancipation," she said. "Our tour of Italian Jewry will shine a light on the communities of Rome, Venice, Mantua, and Livorno and the most salient moments in their history.”
Following the presentation, a concert will feature classical Italian-Jewish compositions performed by TOPPs (Tales of Past Promoters), an ensemble of local musicians and vocalists. They will be under the direction of David Schlossberg, an accomplished pianist, who was awarded a Silver Medal for Outstanding Achievement from the Global Music Awards in 2021. May Kesler, the founder of the contemporary dance company Keslerdances, will lead a choreographed performance of traditional and contemporary Jewish-Italian dances, accompanied by the ensemble.
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EBJC Gala !
May 5 - Gala honoring Dr. Bob and Liz Salston and Hollie Cerame - Fun-filled event featuring "a day at the races" with Bob Scott. Put on your best Kentucky Derby hat and ascot, and join us for a wonderful event! REGISTER HERE
5784 Passover Wine Sale
An extensive wine list is now available. To see the list and learn how to place your order, CLICK HERE .
Pickleball Tournament 2 -
March 31, 2024 - 10am -2pm. Doubles play, random pairing. CLICK HERE to register. 24 player limit!
Community Bingo
April 4 - 6:30 pm. Location: B'nai Shalom Temple. Fern Road
CLICK HERE to volunteer to help.
Tot Shabbat Dinner
Friday, April 5 Tot Shabbat 6:00 pm. Kid-friendly service and dinner. CLICK HERE for more info and to sign up.
Parshat HaShavua Class
Friday, April 12 11 am - ZOOM. Join Rabbi Brandspiegel as he journeys through the monthly parshiot. JOIN HERE
Sisterhood Torah Fund Event
April 12 - 6:00 p.m. Service, Shabbat Dinner and Oneg, at which we continue to raise critical funds for JTS. For more information and to register, CLICK HERE .
Tricky Tray
Sunday, April 14 at 2:00 p.m. - hundreds of great prizes, bundles available, 5050/ birthday board and a grand prize worth over $5,000! CLICK HERE for registration and more information
Lunch and Learn
Wed, April 17 @11:30-ZOOM. Join Rabbi Brandspiegel as he discusses topics dealing with current Jewish events.
Hazak
Thurs, April 18 @ 12:00 p.m. Folk musician James G. - Carol King, James Taylor, Joan Baez, Carpenters, Carly Simon! CLICK HERE to sign up.
Hike 6.0
Sunday, April 28 2 p.m. Men's Club will be sponsoring another in its series of hikes in Ireland Brook County Park. For more information and to register, CLICK HERE.
Yom Hashoah 2024
Thurs, May 2 @ 8:30 p.m. Sheila Pallay recounts her experiences with all of the Torah's saved from Czech Republic's synagogues. CLICK HERE to register.
Go Karts!
Thursday, May 23 7 p.m. Our regional Men's Club is sponsoring Go Karts, at the world's largest bi-level track, on Route 1 in Edison. For more information, and to register, CLICK HERE.
Sisterhood Book Discussion
Thursday, May 23 @ 7:30 p.m."Hope" - Andrew Ridker. CLICK HERE for more information and to register.