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: […]

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, […]

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 […]

In the Garden of the Righteous chronicles extraordinary acts amid immense threats and widespread apathy, presenting ten deeply researched, astonishingly moving stories of courage and moral choice during a dark […]

This presentation highlights the influential work of Jewish architects—Frank Gehry, Moshe Safdie, Daniel Libeskind, and Richard Meier—whose designs have shaped modern architecture and cultural identity worldwide. About the speaker: Abbie […]

Raphael, a master of High Renaissance harmony and beauty, shaped our understanding of artistic perfection. This presentation previews the Met’s 2026 exhibition of over 200 works, illuminating his creative process […]

Artificial intelligence powers tools like ChatGPT and household robots, helping with daily tasks.  Learn simple, safe ways to use AI, avoid scams, and understand how it’s shaping the future for […]

A RWJ Barnabas Health/Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center Lecture Explore Blue Zones and Super Agers, understand U.S. aging demographics, review healthy aging guidelines, and learn about new treatments for age-related illnesses, […]

Rachel Cockerell will discuss her innovative family memoir, which tells the story of a long-lost plan to create a Jewish state in Texas. She weaves together diaries, letters, newspaper articles, […]

Jane Eisner traces the professional accomplishments and personal challenges of pop icon Carole King, exploring her unique contribution to American music. About the speaker: Jane Eisner is a widely published […]

Celebrate 50 years of Saturday Night Live through its unforgettable Jewish writers, performers, and sketches, featuring classic video clips with Jon Lovitz, Adam Sandler, Billy Crystal, Andy Samberg, Jerry Seinfeld, […]

In 2026, not only are we celebrating the 250th anniversary of the birth of the USA, but also the 100th anniversary of the death of artist Mary Cassatt. Janet Mandel […]

Daniella Gefen, Shlicha for the Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ, will be providing the Israel Update as well as coordinating an October 7 commemoration. She was born in Jerusalem […]

A RWJ Barnabas Health/Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center Lecture Learn how to identify fall risks, improve balance, and move safely during everyday activities. Gain practical strategies to reduce your risk of […]

Bruce Feiler will be in conversation with Rabbi Angela Buchdahl about his book, A Time to Gather: How Ritual Created the World and How it Came to Save Us. About […]

Most Americans are unaware of the complex process behind drug approval. Dr. Gordin’s presentation traces a medication’s journey from discovery and testing through FDA review, highlighting key historical events that […]

Back by popular demand, Chris Strom returns to share the latest in artificial intelligence. Learn practical, safe ways to use AI, avoid scams, and understand how it’s shaping the future […]

This lecture with clips offers a joyful appreciation of Rob Reiner’s remarkable career and deep cultural legacy as an actor, writer, and director. About the speaker: Stuart Weinstock is the […]

Listen to the music of the 70s through today with Gary Negbaur. This interactive lecture will include live performances and lectures about the singers and songwriters, as Broadway goes experimental, […]

Longtime New York baseball writer Ken Davidoff shares the personal and professional journey that took him from growing up in New Jersey to covering Major League Baseball for major media […]

Given the current climate of anti-Semitism in our country, Stuart Wexler will discuss the history of anti-Semitic violence in the United States and its relevance to today’s situation. His work […]