Addressing Contemporary Issues: Rabbi Steven Bayar

Addressing Contemporary Issues: Rabbi Steven Bayar

Rabbi Steven Bayar, spiritual leader of Congregation B’nai Israel in Millburn, led three fascinating free talks in our Section’s Our Jewish World series at the Morris County Library in Whippany.  Our Jewish World is coordinated by Ilene Dorf Manahan and...
The Romani People

The Romani People

National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), West Morris Section, and Morristown Jewish Center–Beit Yisrael (MJCBY) recently co-sponsored a talk, titled “The Romani People: Europe’s Ancient South Asian Transplants,” presented at MJCBY. The talk was...
Wind of the Spirit

Wind of the Spirit

Our Section learned a great deal about the state of immigration at a recent Open Board Meeting, held at a member’s home. The guest speaker was Theresa Markila, standing, second from left, volunteer coordinator of Wind of the Spirit Immigration Resource Center in...
Creativity Blossoms at Paid-Up

Creativity Blossoms at Paid-Up

Five talented members of our Section shared their creative process as part of “The Creation Story . . . From a Different Angle,” our Paid-Up Membership Brunch, held at a member’s home. Presenters included jewelry artists, a quilter, an author, and a cake-making maven....