Sonia Delaunay was an avant-garde artist who spent her life experimenting with the language of color and abstraction. She developed a varied practice, giving equal weight to design and fine art. While remaining faithful to abstract painting, she created innovative designs in typography and textile prints. She crafted handmade garments and ready-to-wear fashion and designed […]

A Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center Lecture with Brittany Haliani   This program will discuss how to research and find accurate health information on the internet. Brittany Haliani started her medical library career at the Mayo Clinic. She received her Master of Library Science degree with a focus on medicine, from Texas Women’s University. Prior to her position at […]

The Birth of Rock and Roll, the British Invasion, Broadway Classics, Cool and Latin Jazz with Gary Negbaur Come Rock through the 50s and 60s with Gary Negbaur. This interactive lecture will include live performances, celebrating Rock and Roll, the British Invasion, Broadway Classics, Cool and Latin Jazz.   Gary Negbaur is a pianist, vocalist, educator, […]

Was Captain Von Trapp really a strict disciplinarian to his seven children? How did Rodgers and Hammerstein come to adapt their story as a Broadway musical? And why did the survival of 20th Century Fox depend upon the success of the film version? Entertainment historian John Kenrick uses rare photos, exciting performance videos and fascinating […]

Jews have been a part of West Point since the first class of 1802. In 2019, the number of Jewish graduates from the Academy passed 1,000. Joel Kampf of West Orange will show the short film, Diversity in the Long Gray Line, and then discuss the Jewish experience in this venerable institution. Joel Kampf, West […]

We will be hosting our program in the theater and hope you will be able to attend in person. However, if you feel that you are not comfortable driving to the JCC on Wednesday, here is the Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/97264486587   The Jazzmen is a sweeping and spellbinding portrait of the longtime kings of jazz, […]

Dr. Howard Rudominer will discuss the topic, Anxiety and Depression in the Golden Years: Overcoming Worry and Fear. As a board-certified psychiatrist, Dr. Rudominer has extensive experience treating patients with a wide range of psychiatric and psychological disorders. He has been listed as one of the best psychiatrists in the USA and Canada specializing in […]

In Here's to the Ladies, the follow-up to Nothing Like a Dame: Conversations with the Great Women of Musical Theater, theatre journalist Eddie Shapiro sits down for intimate conversations with more of Broadway's most prolific and fascinating leading women. Including such luminaries as Barbara Cook, Kelli O'Hara, Heather Headley, Faith Prince, Stephanie J. Block, and Tonya Pinkins. […]

Historian Robin Judd, whose grandmother survived the Holocaust and married an American soldier after liberation, introduces us to the Jewish women who lived through genocide and went on to wed American, Canadian, and British military personnel after the war. The audience will be in person and Robin Judd will be joining us via zoom. Robin […]

Join David and Susan Schwartz on a whirlwind tour of Costco warehouses around the globe. They are two of Costco's biggest fans yet live in one of NYC's smallest apartments. Since 2016, they have been to over 250 of Costco's 850 + warehouses. David Schwartz is the author of several books, including, The Last Man […]

This talk will discuss the important relationship Gustav Klimt, art star of Vienna’s Golden Age, had with his many Jewish patrons. We will see some amazing paintings and learn the tragic stories of what happened to these works and to their enlightened, forward-thinking collectors during the Nazi era and beyond. Janet Mandel retired after teaching […]

Dr. Lucio Volino and his Pharmacy Resident students will provide a comprehensive overview of cannabis and cannabidiol (CBD). Come learn about various forms, sources, potential uses, and safety concerns, including potential side effects and drug interactions. Common misconceptions surrounding cannabis and CBD will also be discussed. Free to All - Reservations strongly encouraged $80 guest […]

My Fair Lady: Broadway's 'Loverly' Musical Hit - After being told a musical based on Shaw's 'Pygmalion' couldn't work, Lerner and Loewe turned it into a one of the greatest musicals of all time. Theater historian John Kenrick returns to pull back the curtain on how this beloved show moved against all odds from the […]

Novelist Andrea J. Stein, author of Dear Eliza, will join us to address her writing and publishing process, the grief in all of our lives, the Jewishness of her characters and stories, and the current climate for Jewish authors in a special summer Life Long Learning presentation. Her book explores grief, love, and what happens […]

Joshua Becker will discuss his novel, Soul Mission, and the process of writing it. He spent more than a decade working on this book, which brought him across the United States and led to meeting individuals from all walks of life. A midlife crisis is hardly unique, unless it involves time travel and multiple reincarnations. […]

Trader Joe’s is a treasure trove of art. Hidden in plain sight, artwork animates everything from the eye-catching product packaging to handmade murals and signs. After visiting 150+ Trader Joe’s stores nationwide, author Julie Averbach uncovers the secret and surprising stories behind Trader Joe’s art, inspiring us to appreciate the grocery store as an art […]

Explore Van Gogh’s troubled life and vibrant legacy, revealing how his emotional intensity and bold colors forever changed the course of modern art. About the speaker: Janet Mandel is a retired NJ public school teacher who now lectures on art history at museums, libraries, and adult learning centers. FREE for JCC Members; $15 Guest Register […]

Learn how postwar Jewish literature helped shape American Jewish identity and fight antisemitism, with insights from noted scholar Rachel Gordan. About the speaker: Rachel Gordan is a professor at the University of Florida and 2024–25 NEH Scholar-in-Residence at the Center for Jewish History. FREE to all. Reservations strongly encouraged. Dessert reception following the program. Books […]

A Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center Lecture Lifestyle medicine uses evidence-based habits to prevent and manage chronic conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease. This presentation explores its six core pillars— nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress management, avoiding risky substances, and social connection—offering practical strategies for sustainable behavior change. About the speakers: Dr. Ernani Sadural, […]

38th Annual Shirley C. Green Memorial Symposium Former Israeli intelligence official Avi Melamed offers timely insight into the ever-evolving Middle East, decoding the region’s conflicts, alliances, and future outlook with clarity and firsthand perspective. About the speaker: Avi Melamed is a geopolitical analyst, educator, and author, known for his deep expertise in Arab-Israeli relations and […]

Allan Chernoff shares his mother’s powerful Holocaust survival story, capturing a vanished Polish-Jewish world before, during, and after WWII. About the speaker: Allan Chernoff is a veteran TV journalist, having served as a correspondent for CNN, CNBC, and NBC News over the course of a three-decade career. He is the co-author of The Tailors of […]

Learn how to reframe solitude and cultivate meaningful connections with nurse and spiritual wellness guide Karen Frank. About the speaker: Karen Frank is a longtime Jewish congregational nurse, helping people navigate aging, caregiving, illness, and emotional well-being. FREE for JCC Members; $15 Guest Register Here

Discover the life and legacy of Ruth Asawa— visionary artist, educator, and activist—whose innovative work and advocacy transformed both modern sculpture and arts education in America. About the speaker: Janet Mandel is a retired NJ public school teacher who now lectures on art history at museums, libraries, and adult learning centers. FREE for JCC Members; […]

Rabbi Angela Buchdahl discusses her inspiring journey from outsider to trailblazing spiritual leader, in conversation with writer Abby Pogrebin. About the speaker:  Angela Buchdahl is the first Asian American ordained as a rabbi and a widely admired voice on faith, identity, and belonging. FREE for JCC Members; $15 Guest The audience will be in person; […]

Author Mark Braff will discuss his interviews with the sons of major league baseball players, exploring the perks, pressures, and frustrations that came with it. About the speaker: Mark Braff is a retired PR executive and first-time author of Sons of Baseball: Growing Up with a Major League Dad. FREE for JCC Members; $15 Guest […]

Follow Bette Midler’s rise from Hawaiian roots to stardom in this lively celebration of the “Divine Miss M.” About the speaker: John Kenrick is a musical theatre historian, author, and Broadway insider who has taught at NYU’s Steinhardt School. He is a founding curator for the new Museum of Broadway in NYC. Free for JCC […]

Born with Joubert syndrome, Suzy Fischer defied the odds with her family’s support. Her mother Jane shares their powerful, hopeful story, drawn from her memoir, If You Knew Suzy. About the speaker: Jane Fischer holds a master’s in special education from Montclair State University. She co-founded Gateway to Social Opportunity, promoting inclusive recreation for children […]

John Kenrick explores how the turbulent life of America’s most controversial founding father, Alexander Hamilton, inspired Lin-Manuel Miranda’s record-breaking hip-hop musical, revealing rare footage and backstage stories. About the speaker: John Kenrick is a musical theatre historian, author, and Broadway insider who has taught at NYU’s Steinhardt School. He is a founding curator for the […]

Saving Abigail is a true story of a little girl taken hostage by Hamas the morning of October 7, 2023.  With no road map for how to save a hostage, Abigail’s great aunt Liz Hirsh Naftali undertook an international effort to share her niece’s face and story with US and world leaders. About the speaker: […]

Marcel Duchamp, modern art’s defining iconoclast, constantly reinvented himself, challenging artistic norms and inspiring generations. Discover his innovative, genre-shifting works and the lasting shockwaves they sent through contemporary art. About the speaker: Janet Mandel retired after teaching for 32 years in the New Jersey public schools. She now presents illustrated lectures on art history at […]