J Talks: A Pickle Problem- American Jewish Nostalgia and the Deli Revival
In recent years, there has been a nostalgic resurgence of interest in the Jewish deli menu. As Prof. Rachel B. Gross explores in her new book, Beyond the Synagogue: Jewish Nostalgia as Religious Practice
Passport J: Virtual Tour of Jewish Cuba
Experience the island nation of Cuba as we step back to a land frozen in time – so close, yet decades away; a Jewish community dedicated to its heritage across half a century of isolation and prevalent atheism.
Cinema J Matinee @ Leisure World: Farewell Mr. Haffmann
Occupied Paris, 1941: all members of the Jewish community are instructed to come forward and identify themselves to authorities. Dedicated jeweler Joseph Haffmann, fearing the worst, arranges for his family to flee the city and offers his employee François Mercier the chance to take over his store until the conflict subsides.
Cinema J: Farewell Mr. Haffmann
Occupied Paris, 1941: all members of the Jewish community are instructed to come forward and identify themselves to authorities. Dedicated jeweler Joseph Haffmann, fearing the worst, arranges for his family to flee the city and offers his employee François Mercier the chance to take over his store until the conflict subsides.
Cinema J: Schachten
As a child, Victor witnessed the merciless killings of Jews by Nazi cavalry in a snowy rural field. His mother and little sister were murdered at the Mauthausen concentration camp. He never forgot. Now, two decades later, Victor is a successful businessman in Vienna, but he still carries that burning resentment and desire for justice within him.
Cinema J Matinee: Persona Non Grata
The story of a Japanese diplomat sometimes called the Schindler of Japan, and his life leading up to and after his decision to issue over 2,000 visas to Jewish refugees in Kaunas, Lithuania resulting in saving the lives of over 6,000 people.
Exercise Basics for Older Adults
Exercise is essential for good health and mobility but what should be included in a program as we age? Walking alone is not enough. Learn about the 4 different must-haves for an exercise program for older adults.
Cinema J @ Leisure World: Women of Valor
In the Haredi community, a woman’s obligation is to marry and bear children and serve as the primary breadwinner while her husband studies religious texts. Haredi political parties in Israel forbid women to seek public office. Fed up with the status quo, Esty Shushan is fighting to change that.
Cinema J @ Home: The Levys of Monticello
Weekend of February 17-19 | Movie available to view in the comfort of your home. Thursday, February 21 | 5:00 PM | Film group discussion on Zoom
Cinema J: 1618
Cinema J: 1618Thursday, January 19 | 7:00 PM | $12Portugese with English Subtitles | Drama | Portugal, 2020 | 1h 25mScreening Location: Bender JCC – Kreeger AuditoriumThis historical drama is based on a true story: the visitation by the Inquisition to Porto in 1618. At the time the entire population was exhorted to denounce heresies […]
