Our Jewish World
Our Section Experiences Fascinating Day at Ohel and Crown Heights
A collegial and enthusiastic busload of NCJW, West Morris members and non-members shared a beautiful autumn day exploring the Ohel at the Old Montefiore Cemetery in Queens, and the Hasidic community in Crown Heights. The outing was made all the more meaningful through...
On a High Note: Cantor Perry Fine, left, is welcomed by Melanie Levitan
Cantor Perry Fine, left, is welcomed by Melanie Levitan, Our Jewish World’s co-chair, at Cantor Fine’s presentation on “Jewish Leonard Bernstein” at the Morris County Library. As part of his Our Jewish World series, he also gave a fascinating talk on “Woman of Valor:...
Rabbi Bayar to Probe Timely Issues in the US and Israel
From a Jewish Perspective: Rabbi Steven Bayar, spiritual leader of Congregation B'nai Israel in Millburn, delved into “The Jewish Perspective on Immigration and the Refugee Crisis,” on Tuesday, Dec. 5, at noon, at the Morris County Library, 30 E. Hanover Ave., in...
Our Jewish World Series for 2017–2018
We’ve announced the lineup for Our Jewish World’s rabbi/cantor lecture series for the 2017–2018 year. All talks will be held at the Morris County Library, 30 E. Hanover Ave., Whippany. Be sure to mark your calendar. Rabbi Shalom Lubin • Monday, Oct. 23: “A Trip to the...
Rabbi Shalom Lubin to Probe Chassidism in Three-Part Series in June
Rabbi Shalom Lubin, who serves as spiritual leader of Congregation Shaya Ahavat Torah in Parsippany, and director of Chabad of Southeast Morris County in Madison, offered a fascinating look at “Chassidism: History, Philosophy, and Contemporary Life” in a free...
Free NCJW, West Morris Series To Spotlight Women’s Spirituality
As part of our ongoing series of Our Jewish World talks by Jewish spiritual leaders, Rabbi Ellie Miller, the senior rabbi of Temple B’nai Or in Morristown, spotlighted “How Women Bring a Different Level of Spirituality to Jewish Practice.” Her three-part series, which...
Rabbi Bayar Deconstructs Middle East Regional Politics and Geopolitics
Insights into the Islamic State, also known as ISIS, and the politics of the contemporary Middle East abounded in Rabbi Steven Bayar’s wide-ranging Our Jewish World series, titled “Spotlight on ISIS: What It Is, Why and How it Developed, What’s Ahead.” Our Jewish...
Rabbi Mark Biller to Spotlight ‘What They Ask You When You Get to Heaven’
Rabbi Mark Biller, spiritual leader of Congregation Beth Ahm in Verona, offered a provocative three-part Our Jewish World series, titled “Here’s What They Ask When You Get to Heaven.” The series, which was free and open to the public, was held at 1 p.m. on Tuesdays,...
Rabbi Steven Bayar to Explore the Origins and Future of ISIS in Series at Morris County Library
Rabbi Steven Bayar, spiritual leader of Congregation B'nai Israel in Millburn, offered an insightful look at ISIS in a free series of talks on Tuesday, Dec. 6; Monday, Dec. 12; and Tuesday, Dec. 20, at 12:30 p.m., at the Morris County Library, 30 E. Hanover Ave., in...
