Learning is a lifelong journey at our Saltzman Foundation Lifelong 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, both in person and virtually, to fit your lifestyle. This program is made up of three key components, each offering classes meant to engage you.
Open to members and non-members.
Looking for more information or need help registering for a class? Contact Hanna DiMassimo hdimassimo@jfedsnj.org and Sarah Sellers ssellers@jfedsnj.org
December Classes
A Tiger Jumped Through the Window: The History of the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor
Instructor: Herb Kaufman
The shout of “General Quarters” rang throughout the fleet. A historian once wrote that the command at Pearl Harbor was “swatting at mice while a tiger jumped through the window.” Explore the history of the acquisition of Pearl Harbor, the political background, eyewitness accounts and historical analysis of the attack that brought the United States into World War II. Uncover Japanese planning & secret innovations, secret code breaking efforts, American strategy & perceptions, and the interactions of individuals and the military. Importantly, and often overlooked, is the success of the response of the United States Army and Navy both to the attack, and future military actions resulting in the defeat of the Japanese Imperial forces.
Monday • 10:30am-11:45am • December 15
JCC Member – $18 | Guest/JPATH – $23
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Scenarios from the New York Times Ethicist
Instructor: Sarah Rosenson
Join instructor Sarah Rosenson for an engaging and thought-provoking series based on scenarios from the New York Times Ethicist.
December 16
Religious Congregations
Tuesday • 10:30am-11:45am • December 16
JCC Member – $18 | Guest/JPATH – $23
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The Jewish Experience – Hollywood Style
Instructor: Irv Slifkin
Jewish lives and Jewish life are explored in these superb documentaries that focus on different aspects of Jewish contributions to society and in the arts.
December 17
Hollywoodism: Jews, Movies, and the American Dream (1998)
December 24
Broadway Musicals: A Jewish Legacy (2013)
2 Wednesdays • 1:00pm-3:15pm • December 17 and 24
JCC Member – $10/per class Guest/JPATH – $15/per class
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Introduction to Canasta
Instructor: Bernadette Hennessy May
If you are either a total beginner or have a bit of Canasta knowledge but need more supervised practice, this class is for you! In this friendly and relaxed class, Bernadette will teach and improve your canasta skills while you meet other players.
Thursday • 1:00pm-3:00pm • December 18
JCC Member – $18 | Guest/JPATH – $23
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Expedition: Ancient Mediterranean
Instructor: Judy Okun
The Sumerians, the Egyptians, the Israelites, the Greeks-How did geography contribute to the development of these and other ancient civilizations in the Mediterranean region? On this journey, we will examine these past worlds, their histories, lands, technology, peoples, and contributions to human civilization. We will also investigate why this region had the right conditions for the world’s earliest human civilizations to occur there.
Friday • 10:00am-11:15am • December 12
JCC Member – $18 | Guest/JPATH – $23
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Virtual Class Opportunities
- JCC of Central New Jersey | Adult Enrichment (jccnj.org)
- One Day University (ODU), Use code katzjcc when enrolling
- National JCC Alliance and Partnerships with other JCCs
- In-person class registration is per individual, and virtual class registration is per household.
Trips & Events
The Lucky Guess Trivia Game Show
Friday, December 19 at 1:00pm
Join Ron Mack for a game show and trivia experience full of buzzers, props, laughs, prizes, Chanukah treats and audience participation.
*Join us for a special Chanukah lunch prior to the Trivia Game Show.
Member: $10 | Guest: $10
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