Kosher Café East
Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at 12:30 p.m.
Beth El Synagogue (50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor)
Rabbi Jay Kornsgold will present selections from the book, “God, Faith & Identity from the Ashes: Reflections of Children and Grandchildren of Holocaust Survivors”, edited by Menachem Z. Rosensaft.
A kosher lunch will be served and registration is required by 6/3. RSVP to Beth Englezos at bethe@jfcsonline.org or 609-987-8100, ext. 126. The program is open to all and there is a suggested donation of $5.00 per person.
CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP: For Those Under The Age of 75 Who are Helping Their Spouse
Are you caring for a spouse with Parkinson’s Disease, Alzheimer’s, early onset dementia or chronic illness? You are not alone. Our non-sectarian caregiver support group is specially geared to those under the age of 75. It will provide tips, techniques and resources to help you live your life while supporting your loved one. This group will be facilitated by Chaplain Beverly Rubman, MA.
When: Held every other Tuesday from 10:15 a.m.—11:30 a.m. Please call us at 609-987-8100 to find out when the next session begins.
Where: The Jewish Center in the Adult Library (435 Nassau Street, Princeton)
Cost: $50 for 6 sessions
Pre-Registration required: To register, contact Beverly Rubman at (609) 987-8100 x151 or beverlyr@jfcsonline.org.
Coffee and light refreshments will be served. Open to the Community.
This is a weekly group in which members converse openly and support one another through the grief process. Open to any Jewish adult, regardless of affiliation, who has lost a loved one within the past 18 months. Facilitated by Beverly Rubman, Chaplain.
The group will meeting on Wednesday evenings from 6:30pm – 8:00pm, June 1st through July 6th, at the JFCS office at 707 Alexander Road, Suite 102, Princeton. $50 for 6 sessions.
Pre-Registration required.
To register, contact Beverly Rubman at (609) 987-8100 x151 or beverlyr@jfcsonline.org.
Click here for program flyer with full details.
Kosher Café West
Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 12:30 p.m.
Congregation Beth Chaim (329 Village Rd. East, Princeton Junction)
Join Rabbi Adena Blum for a discussion of the Jewish texts – starting with Torah and moving to Talmud, Midrash and modern commentaries. We’ll focus on what we learn from our ancient texts as we strive to lead modern, ethical lives.
A kosher lunch will be served and registration is required by 5/13. RSVP to Beth Englezos at bethe@jfcsonline.org or 609-987-8100, ext. 126. The program is open to all and there is a suggested donation of $5.00 per person.
NEW! PRE-KOSHER CAFÉ CRAFTING
Congregation Beth Chaim (329 Village Rd. East, Princeton Junction)
Bring your projects – knitting, crochet, scrapbooking, art supplies, crosswords, whatever you’re working on – and join us for a few hours of coffee, conversation and crafting. We will end at 12:30pm in time for the Kosher Café West.
Next Session: Thursday, June 16, 2016 at 11:00 a.m.
Kosher Café East
Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at 12:30 p.m.
Beth El Synagogue (50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor)
Join Barbara Vaning, MHA, for this invaluable discussion focusing on a variety of summer emergencies, including heat-related issues, sunburn and water-related injuries, as well as general information about the Emergency Department. Barbara is with Princeton HealthCare System’s Community Education and Outreach Program.
A kosher lunch will be served and registration is required by 5/6. RSVP to Beth Englezos at bethe@jfcsonline.org or 609-987-8100, ext. 126. The program is open to all and there is a suggested donation of $5.00 per person.
Kosher Café North
Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at 12:30 p.m.
The Jewish Center (435 Nassau Street, Princeton)
Join us for a showing of “ONLY A NUMBER” along with its director Steven Besserman. The film is about the Holocaust experience, crafted by Besserman’s dedication to sharing his mother’s incredible story of survival. Besserman’s mother, Aranka, was a Holocaust survivor who suffered from dementia in her later years. Before the disease began to eat away at her memory, she documented her experiences as a young girl and the horrors she witnessed and endured at the hands of the Nazis. This powerful documentary tells her story through Steven’s journey of rediscovery as he retraces Aranka’s steps.
A kosher lunch will be served and registration is required by 4/28. RSVP to Beth Englezos at bethe@jfcsonline.org or 609-987-8100, ext. 126. The program is open to all and there is a suggested donation of $5.00 per person.
Kosher Café East
Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at 12:30 p.m.
Beth El Synagogue (50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor)
This talk covers some of the issues one needs to consider when planning to age independently and safely in your own home. Presenter Melissa Sodowick, MSW, LSW is an experienced and certified geriatric care manager, working at Jewish Family and Children’s Services of Greater Mercer County in the Senior Services Department.
A kosher lunch will be served and registration is required by 4/8. RSVP to Beth Englezos at bethe@jfcsonline.org or 609-987-8100, ext. 126. The program is open to all and there is a suggested donation of $5.00 per person.
Kosher Café West
Thursday, April 14, 2016 at 12:30 p.m.
Congregation Beth Chaim (329 Village Rd. East, Princeton Junction)
The wise, the wicked, the simple and the one who does not know how to ask – all these people sit with us at our Passover Seder table – and at meals throughout the year. Join Anne Berman-Waldorf for a look at what our texts teach us about dealing with different personalities.
A kosher lunch will be served and registration is required by 4/8. RSVP to Beth Englezos at bethe@jfcsonline.org or 609-987-8100, ext. 126. The program is open to all and there is a suggested donation of $5.00 per person.
Kosher Café West
Thursday, March 17, 2016 at 12:30 p.m.
Congregation Beth Chaim (329 Village Rd. East, Princeton Junction)
Whether your hospital stay is planned not, you’ll have all of your questions answered by Yoonha Kim, Social Worker at the University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro. The program will cover:
- Preparation for a planned visit and protocol for an unplanned visit.
- What happens during my hospital stay?
- What is discharge planning?
- Can my personal physician interface with the hospitalist?
- What is the role of the hospital social worker?
- Who is covered for skilled nursing under Medicare?
A kosher lunch will be served and registration is required by 3/11. RSVP to Beth Englezos at bethe@jfcsonline.org or 609-987-8100, ext. 126. The program is open to all and there is a suggested donation of $5.00 per person.
