Join Rabbi Reuven Kimelman as he moderates a series featuring Rabbi Shmuley Boteach in discussion with prominent, high profile individuals.  Cosponsored with This World: The Jewish Values Network, this program seeks to bring Jewish values to the mainstream culture. The JCC shares the belief that Judaism, with its unique emphasis on perfecting the world and celebrating life, can help heal America from some of its greatest challenges including its high rates of divorce, teen alienation, depression, and growing ignorance and materialism.
 
Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, Founder and Executive Director of THIS WORLD: The Jewish Values Network, is an international best-selling author of 22 books, world-renowned broadcaster, relationship expert, speaker, and organizational entrepreneur. He now broadcasts his radio show on America’s number one Talk radio station, WABC 770 AM in New York City. Rabbi Shmuley served as host of the award-winning national TV show, Shalom in the Home on TLC, and as Oprah’s marriage, parenting, and relationships expert on her Oprah and Friends national radio network as host of the daily Rabbi Shmuley Show.

Wednesday, September 15 – a discussion with Dr. Samuel Heilman, Distinguished Professor of Sociology Queens College CUNY and holder of the Harold M. Proshansky Chair of Jewish Studies.  Prof. Heilman is the co-author of The Rebbe: The Life and Afterlife of Menachem Mendel Schneerson.

Wednesday, October 13 – a discussion with Lisa Oz, producer, writer, actress, and frequent co-host of The Dr. Oz Show on Oprah & Friends’ XM radio telecast. Lisa has co-authored three New York Times best selling books, including the “YOU: The Owner’s Manual” series.

Wednesday , November 10 – Materialism in the Jewish Community - a discussion with Greg Zuckerman, senior writer at the Wall Street Journal who pens the widely read "Heard on the Street" column and writes about hedge funds, investing, and other Wall Street topics.

This program is made possible in part by the Rabbi Isaac L. Swift Chair of Judaic Studies Endowment Fund

This film tells the remarkable true story of Colonel Ilan Ramon, Israel's first Astronaut and a tiny Torah that he carried from the depths of hell to the heights of space.

This tiny Torah scroll was smuggled into a concentration camp during the Holocaust; safeguarded by Joachim Joseph, a Holocaust survivor; and later carried into space by Col.  Ramon. It is a unique story that interweaves the heights of scientific achievement, the depths of a nation’s cruelty, the private grief of a boy who came of age during the Holocaust, and the public mourning of many nations in the aftermath of the Columbia Shuttle disaster. To fulfill the promise that a boy in Bergen-Belsen concentration camp made– to use the Torah scroll to tell the world what happened in the camp – comes An Article of Hope an hour-long film exploring the journey of the Torah from pre-World War II Europe, to Israel, and then to space. Combining historical and ethical inquiry, the film reaches across faiths and nationalities.
Free and open to the community

Cosponsored with the Adult Department
 

at Tenafly Middle School
This year’s concert will focus on songs of the holidays, both traditional Cantorial pieces as well as more popular Hebrew songs. Regaling us with solo performances as well as ensembles are some of the finest voices in the NJ and NY area. Make sure to put the date on your calendar and come prepared to enjoy a great concert! 

Open to the community, suggested donation $5

Made possible in part by the Weinflash family Cantorial Concert Endowment Fund

Join the members of the JCC’s Hazon CSA for a Tu Bishvatt celebration that includes, songs, poetry, and taste the delicacies that make Israel the land of milk and honey!  A light supper is included. Limited space available.
Crafts project: 5:45; Seder starts at 6 pm     $18 per family   
Call 201-408-1426