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, and many more. About the speaker: After a distinguished career at IBM, Al Kustanowitz became an author, speaker, and founder of Jewish Humor Central. He […]

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 will discuss how Cassatt, the only American among the Impressionists, has secured her place as a celebrated American icon. About the speaker: Janet Mandel retired […]

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 to parents who immigrated from England and Iran. A former IDF educator and licensed clinical social worker, she has dedicated her career to Israel education […]

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 falling and stay active, independent, and confident. About the speaker: Dr. Kristen Vasconcelos, PT, DPT, provides personalized, evidence-based care for her patients. Her movement-focused approach […]

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 shaped modern drug safety regulations. About the speaker: M. Daniel Gordin, Ph.D. is a retired regulatory affairs executive with 40+ years in pharmaceutical development, including […]

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 for your children and grandchildren. About the speaker: Chris Strom is a nonprofit executive, marketer, and AI educator serving as CMO at the Sunrise Association […]

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 Director of the NJ Jewish Film Festival and the year-round J-Films programmer at JCC MetroWest. He earned his BA and MFA from Columbia University, where […]

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, jazz gets free, rock continues to change. About the speaker: Gary Negbaur is a pianist, vocalist, educator, and composer. He plays Jazz, Blues, and American […]

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 outlets—and ultimately inspired his first book. About the speaker: Ken Davidoff is a veteran baseball writer with more than 30 years of experience, former president […]

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 explores how anti-Semitic violence and racial terrorism are often driven by the same overlooked ideologies, a connection that is as relevant today as it was […]