Spring into April with these 10 interactive, entertaining and informative virtual and in-person programs offered through JFS’ Lynn Kramer Village by the Shore. Be sure to invite your friends, family, and neighbors to participate in these programs.
Thoughts from the Bookshelf
Tuesday, April 7 from 3pm to 4pm
Join Village Community Specialist Tina Serota for a book club gathering to discuss the New York Times bestseller, Family of Spies, by Christine Kuehn. The never before told story of one family’s shocking involvement in Nazi & Japanese espionage, betrayal, and the secret history of the WWII bombing of Pearl Harbor. Attend in-person at the Margate Library Meeting Room, 8100 Atlantic Avenue, Margate. RSVP by April 6.
Lunch Around Town
Friday, April 10 from 12pm to 1:30pm
Enjoy a leisurely lunch while supporting a local restaurant. This month, we will dine at North Beach Café & Creamery, 5216 Atlantic Avenue, Ventnor. Come prepared for good food and conversation. Order off the menu and pay individually. RSVP required by April 8.
Musical Connections
Monday, April 13 from 1pm to 2pm
Feel the stress of the day peel away as we share familiar tunes from various genres (Broadway, Classical, Contemporary, Jazz) and instruments with friends and neighbors. Whether you are a caregiver, cared for, or community member, we look forward to welcoming you. Attend in-person at the Katz JCC Boardroom, 501 North Jerome Avenue, Margate. RSVP by April 10.
Yom HaShoah: Remembering the Six Million Jewish Victims of the Shoah
Monday, April 13 at 5:30pm
Join us for a Holocaust Remembrance Day service. Attend in-person at the Beth El Synagogue, 500 North Jerome Avenue, Margate. Must RSVP by April 3 to bit.ly/yom-hashoah-beth-el.
Memoir Workshop
Tuesday, April 14 from 10:30am to 12pm
Experience the thrill of capturing life’s adventures, history, and ancestry with the Memoir Workshop led by award-winning author and Drexel University Director of Certificate Program in Writing and Publishing, Harriet Levin Millan. Learn about publishing your work. A laptop or pen and paper is needed for the workshop. This program is via Zoom and a link will be emailed. RSVP by April 10.
The End of Ambition: America’s Past, Present & Future in the Middle East
Wednesday, April 15 at 7pm
Join us for a dessert reception with Author Steven Cook, Eni Enrico Mattei Senior Fellow for Middle East and Africa studies at the Foreign Relations Council, to discuss his book, The End of Ambition. As one of the country’s leading experts on Middle East politics and U.S. foreign policy, Cook will discuss the defining foreign policy debates of our time. After decades of war, upheaval, and frustration in the Middle East, some argue the U.S. should step back and Cook challenges that assumption. Drawing on over 75 years of history, he argues while America made mistakes, it has largely succeeded in protecting interests in the region. In this timely and wide-ranging conversation, Cook will explore what went wrong, lessons learned, and what a more disciplined and realistic American strategy in the Middle East should look like today. Attend in-person at Beth Israel, 2501 Shore Road, Northfield. RSVP by April 10.
Brunch & Learn: The Jews of Sarajevo, Life in a Post Srebrenica World
Thursday, April 16 from 10:30am to 12pm
Join us as we explore how Jewish communities in the region navigate memory, identity, and resilience after the traumas of the 1990s. We will examine the role of remembrance in shaping contemporary Jewish life alongside broader Balkan societies still grappling with the legacy of war and genocide. Attend in-person at the Katz JCC Boardroom, 501 North Jerome Avenue, Margate. A $5 donation is appreciated. RSVP by April 13.
Shabbat & Schmooze
Friday, April 17 from 10:30am to 12pm
Come for a schmear, stay for the company! Spend the morning enjoying delicious food and conversation with neighbors and friends. Attend in-person at the Katz JCC Boardroom, 501 North Jerome Avenue, Margate. RSVP by April 15.
Yom Ha’atzmaut Israel Independence Day
Tuesday, April 21 at 7pm and Wednesday, April 22 at 10:30am
Join us for Israel Independence Day with an evening dessert reception with Author Josh Witkoff to discuss his book, Israel: Contested Land, Uncontested Truth. At the reception, Witkoff will explore the historical, moral, and legal foundations of Israel’s legitimacy while examining the rise of misinformation, antisemitism, and anti-Zionist narratives in today’s world. Hear first-hand about his research, personal reflections, and insights and take part in a discussion about truth, history, and challenges facing the Jewish community. Attend the evening dessert reception on Tuesday, April 21 at Shirat Hayam, 700 North Swarthmore Avenue, Ventnor, and continue the conversation at brunch on Wednesday, April 22 at the Katz JCC, 501 North Jerome Avenue, Margate. RSVP by April 14.
Coffee Klatch
Thursday, April 23 from 10:30am to 12pm
Join a fast-paced discussion on neighborhood happenings, technology, social topics, world events, the arts, and more. Moderated by Village Community Specialist Tina Serota and Board of Jewish Education Executive Director Josh Cutler. Attend in-person at the Katz JCC Boardroom, 501 North Jerome Avenue, Margate. RSVP by April 21.
Unless noted, all programs are free to participate. RSVP required for any program by contacting Tina Serota at 609.287.8872 or tserota@jfsatlantic.org. A Zoom link will be emailed, when needed. The Lynn Kramer Village by the Shore is a membership program for adults age 50+ and offers Grocery Shopping & Delivery, Intergenerational Events, Transportation, Kosher Meals and more.
Photograph
More than 40 people attended the Shalama: My 96 Seasons in China program with Author Jean Hoffmann Lewanda hosted by JFS’ Lynn Kramer Village by the Shore, Board of Jewish Education, and Jewish Federation of Atlantic & Cape May Counties on February 17th. Hoffmann Lewanda shared the story of her mother, Shalama, a Russian Jewish girl born in China, whose life followed one of the great rescue journeys of the 20th century. (Photo courtesy of Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties)
