Katz JCC Adult Education: Life Long Learning Institute

Adult Education Means Life Long Learning

Adult Education couple Learning is a life long journey at our Saltzman Foundation Life Long Learning Institute and the cornerstone of the Katz JCC’s Adult Department. Our diverse selection of adult education courses offered each month ensures there is something for everyone to discover the joy in learning. We offer morning, afternoon and evening classes as well as Lunch & Learn experiences to fit our participant’s lifestyles. With our students in mind, we are excited to launch Life Long Learning 360, with robust offerings for adult education! This new program is made up of three key components, each offering classes meant to engage attendees Monday through Friday every week and occasional weekend classes.

Life Long Learning (LLL)
One Day University (ODU), Use code katzjcc when enrolling
National JCC Alliance with Partnerships with other JCCs

Register today for September LLL360 Classes

Most classes are virtual and taught on Zoom or live streamed from the One Day University website.
Click each class name below to see class details
Please carefully note if your class is virtual or in-person. Use the key below to help determine
For Zoom classes you will receive the Zoom link approximately 24 hours before the class
For Zoom classes, registration is per household/device. For in-person classes, registration is per individual.

Need help with Zoom or registering? Contact Robin Lazarow at [email protected], 856-424-4444 x1260. Please do not share our unique Zoom links.

CLASS KEY: 🔵 = Life Long Learning Classes / 🟢 = One Day University Classes / 🟣 = In partnership with fellow JCCs

🟣Music and Morsels, the Great Romantics - VIRTUAL

Virtual Class Instructor: Ian Scarfe, Pianist/ In partnership with National JCC Alliance for Adult and Senior Programming

Join pianist & historian Ian Scarfe for a live, classical piano concert in which he takes us on a tour of what makes the 19th century “The Romantic Era.” After discussing and playing great works by Chopin, Liszt, Mendelssohn, and more, Scarfe welcomes and replies to Q&A from the guests.

DATES & TIMES: Wednesday, September 1, 4-5pm / COST: $12.50 for JCC Member and Guest if purchased before 8/30

🟢 Hitler, Germany and WW2: What We Know Now - VIRTUAL

🟢 Lewis and Clark’s Brilliant Failure: An Exploration of the Famous Expedition - VIRTUAL

🟢 The Amazing/Terrifying Future of Medicine - VIRTUAL

🟢 The Future of Digital: Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google - VIRTUAL

🟢 The Genius of Alfred Hitchcock - VIRTUAL

🟢 The Remarkable Musical History of Motown - VIRTUAL

🟣 Exploring Broadway: Fabulous Fiddler - VIRTUAL

Virtual Class Instructor: James Sokol / In partnership with National JCC Alliance for Adult and Senior Programming

Sheldon Harnick and Jerry Bock’s beloved Fiddler on the Roof is widely considered the last of Broadway’s “Golden Age” musicals. Before its premiere, some producers were concerned that it was “too Jewish” to attract mainstream audiences. However, the touching story and beautiful score proved to capture “the essential human longings for love, community, success, freedom, and family.” Join instructor James Sokol for a one-time exploration – filled with interesting facts, delightful tidbits & nostalgic video clips – of this perennial favorite!

DATES & TIMES: Thursday, September 9, 4-5:15pm / COST: $12.50 for JCC Member and Guest if registered before 9/7

🟢 The Three Worst American Presidents - VIRTUAL

🟢 The Very Early Beatles - VIRTUAL

🟢 A Jewish Founding Father? Alexander Hamilton’s Hidden Life - VIRTUAL

🟢 American Protest Literature: From the Revolution Through Today - VIRTUAL

🟣 Arts and Artistry of Norman Rockwell - VIRTUAL

Virtual Class Instructor: Paul White / In partnership with JCC Central NJ

Join us for a fabulous talk on the art and artistry of Norman Rockwell. There are very few artists who make use of their craft to address such day-to-day issues as poverty, love, freedom, bravery and the everyday mundane activity of human life. Norman Rockwell is one of those few.

DATES & TIMES: Wednesday, September 15, 11:15am-12:15pm / COST: $10 JCC Member, $15 Guest

🟢 Unexplained Science: What Scientists Still Don’t Understand - VIRTUAL

🟢 The True Story of the Mayflower Voyage - VIRTUAL

🟢 Who Runs the World? Business, Government and Global Power - VIRTUAL

🟢 Understanding Artificial Intelligence - VIRTUAL

🟢 Is American Society Falling Apart? - VIRTUAL

🟣 Danny Kaye: Court Jester to the World - VIRTUAL

Virtual Class Instructor: John Kenrick / In partnership with JCC Central NJ

This Brooklyn native conquered Broadway, Hollywood and television with his zany comic performances. Behind the laughs, there was a frequently complicated private life. We recall the amazing life and career of a man whose performances still charm the world three decades after his passing.

DATES & TIMES: Thursday, September 23, 11:15am-12:15pm / COST: $10 JCC Member, $15 Guest

🔵 Internet Safety for Older Adults - VIRTUAL

Virtual Class Instructor: Candoo Tech

In this class, a Candoo Tech instructor will teach you how to use the internet safely and will include topics such as password security, internet scams and best practices for keeping your personal information information safe online. Participants will receive a step by step tutorial and printable guide on Internet Safety and will participate in a virtual demonstration with a technology expert.

This class is brought to you by a grant from the Gertrude & Raymond Saltzman Foundation and and the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey in partnership with the Saltzman Foundation Lifelong Learning Institute at the Katz JCC and Candoo Tech.

DATES & TIMES: Thursday, September 23, 10-11am / COST: Free to JCC Members and Guest. Registration required.

🔵 Learn How to Use Facebook - VIRTUAL

Virtual Class Instructor: Candoo Tech

In this class, a Candoo Tech instructor will teach you how to use Facebook – to share photos with friends and family, reconnect with classmates, friends and family, let people know about your interests and share them with others and much more. Participants will receive a step by step tutorial and printable guide on how to use Facebook and will participate in a virtual demonstration with a technology expert.

This class is brought to you by a grant from the Gertrude & Raymond Saltzman Foundation and the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey in partnership with the Saltzman Foundation Lifelong Learning Institute at the Katz JCC and Candoo Tech.

DATES & TIMES: Thursday, September 23, 1-2pm / COST: Free to JCC Members and Guest. Registration required.

🟢 Global Warming: Understanding the Facts of Climate Change - VIRTUAL

🟢 A New World Order: Challenges and Opportunities - VIRTUAL

🟢 The Underground Railroad- VIRTUAL

🟢 Appreciating, Collecting, and Understanding Wine - VIRTUAL

🟢 The Cabinet: George Washington and the Creation of an American Institution - VIRTUAL

🟣 Odessa Klezmer Band - VIRTUAL

Virtual Class Instructor: Ed Goldberg / In partnership with JCC Central NJ

Ed Goldberg and the Odessa Klezmer Band love to play Klezmer music, including all the old favorites, with upbeat tunes that we all know and love. The Odessa Klezmer Band recently won the 2020 International Just Plain Folks Award for best Klezmer album out of hundreds of thousands of applicants.

DATES & TIMES: Thursday, September 30, 11:15am-12:15pm / COST: $10 JCC Member, $15 Guest

🔵 Learn How to Use Netflix - VIRTUAL

Virtual Class Instructor: Candoo Tech

In this class, a Candoo Tech instructor will teach you how to use the popular online streaming service Netflix to watch a wide variety of TV shows, movies and documentaries from a digital device such as a smart phone, tablet or Smart TV. Participants will receive a step-by-step tutorial and printable guide on how to use Netflix and will participate in a virtual demonstration with a technology expert.

DATES & TIMES: Thursday, September 30, 10-11am / COST: Free to JCC Members and Guest. Registration required.

🔵 Learn How to Shop Online Using Instacart - VIRTUAL

Virtual Class Instructor: Candoo Tech

In this class, a Candoo Tech instructor will teach you how to use Instacart to order groceries online. Instacart is a great option to remain safe at home and receive contactless delivery from multiple supermarkets and other stores in our area. Participants will receive a step-by-step tutorial and printable guide on how to use Instacart and will participate in a virtual demonstration with a technology expert.

DATES & TIMES: Thursday, September 30, 1-2pm / COST: Free to JCC Members and Guest. Registration required.

🟢 What Would the Founding Fathers Think of Us Today? - VIRTUAL

✴️ Life Long Learning 360 FAQ’s

Get answers to commonly asked questions here

Q: Is registration per person or per household/device?
A: For virtual classes registration is per household/device. For on-site classes registration is per person.

Q: When will I get the Zoom link for my classes?
A: The Zoom link will be emailed to you approximately 24 hours before the first class session.

Q: Is the Zoom link the same for all sessions of a class?
A: Yes, the Zoom link is the same for all session of a class. We suggest making a folder on your computer to save the zoom link.

Q: Is help available if I do not know how to use Zoom, need assistance registering for classes or have technical difficulties getting on Zoom?
A: Yes. Email Sharon Siegel [email protected] for assistance.

Q: Can I pro-rate the class fee if I know I will miss some classes?

A: No, the class fee cannot be pro-rated.

Q: What is the cancellation policy?

A: When appropriate, the Saltzman Foundation Life Long Learning Institute offers CREDITS, not refunds. Credits will not be given after the first day of class except in the case of injury or illness. Written documentation from a physician required.

Class spaces are not transferable
Classes subject to cancellation based on low enrollment. Register early!
Instructors subject to change

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Adult Education Means Life Long Learning

Register today for September LLL360 Classes

🟣Music and Morsels, the Great Romantics - VIRTUAL

🟢 Hitler, Germany and WW2: What We Know Now - VIRTUAL

🟢 Lewis and Clark’s Brilliant Failure: An Exploration of the Famous Expedition - VIRTUAL

🟢 The Amazing/Terrifying Future of Medicine - VIRTUAL

🟢 The Future of Digital: Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google - VIRTUAL

🟢 The Genius of Alfred Hitchcock - VIRTUAL

🟢 The Remarkable Musical History of Motown - VIRTUAL

🟣 Exploring Broadway: Fabulous Fiddler - VIRTUAL

🟢 The Three Worst American Presidents - VIRTUAL

🟢 The Very Early Beatles - VIRTUAL

🟢 A Jewish Founding Father? Alexander Hamilton’s Hidden Life - VIRTUAL

🟢 American Protest Literature: From the Revolution Through Today - VIRTUAL

🟣 Arts and Artistry of Norman Rockwell - VIRTUAL

🟢 Unexplained Science: What Scientists Still Don’t Understand - VIRTUAL

🟢 The True Story of the Mayflower Voyage - VIRTUAL

🟢 Who Runs the World? Business, Government and Global Power - VIRTUAL

🟢 Understanding Artificial Intelligence - VIRTUAL

🟢 Is American Society Falling Apart? - VIRTUAL

🟣 Danny Kaye: Court Jester to the World - VIRTUAL

🔵 Internet Safety for Older Adults - VIRTUAL

🔵 Learn How to Use Facebook - VIRTUAL

🟢 Global Warming: Understanding the Facts of Climate Change - VIRTUAL

🟢 A New World Order: Challenges and Opportunities - VIRTUAL

🟢 The Underground Railroad- VIRTUAL

🟢 Appreciating, Collecting, and Understanding Wine - VIRTUAL

🟢 The Cabinet: George Washington and the Creation of an American Institution - VIRTUAL

🟣 Odessa Klezmer Band - VIRTUAL

🔵 Learn How to Use Netflix - VIRTUAL

🔵 Learn How to Shop Online Using Instacart - VIRTUAL

🟢 What Would the Founding Fathers Think of Us Today? - VIRTUAL

✴️ Life Long Learning 360 FAQ’s

Get answers to commonly asked questions here

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