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Orange County Community Scholar Program (CSP)
Congregation Adath Jeshurun, dedicated to the Jewish value of learning for its own sake (Torah lishmah), is excited to announce a partnership with the Orange County Community Scholar Program (CSP). As a partner with CSP, we’ll join a small group of synagogues enjoying the best Jewish learning available. AJ has the distinction of being the first Pennsylvania synagogue to partner with CSP. You can see the CSP offerings for the current month here. Please note that times on CSP web pages are Pacific Time unless noted otherwise. If you register and can’t attend, a link will be sent to you after the event to a recording. There is also an archive of classes that you can view here.

AJ Adult Ed Brunch 'n Learn with David Denby, Author of “Eminent Jews: Bernstein, Brooks, Friedan, Mailer”
Saturday, September 6 at 12:15 PM
On Saturday, September 6, AJ's Adult Ed committee will kick off our 5786 programming with a Lunch 'n Learn with journalist/author and former New Yorker film critic David Denby for a discussion of his latest book, Eminent Jews: Bernstein, Brooks, Friedan, Mailer. What do Leonard Bernstein, Mel Brooks, Betty Friedan, and Norman Mailer have in common? According to David Denby, their creative brilliance and drive was unleashed at a time of liberty for American Jews. “As prosperity for Jews increased and antisemitism began to fade after World War II, these four creative giants stormed through the latter half of the 20th century, altering the way people around the world listened to music, defined what was vulgar, comprehended the relations of men and women, and understood the American soul.” (Amazon) Join this New York Times best-selling author as he shares insights from the life and times of these extraordinary icons of 20th century culture.

The Lunch 'n Learn will follow Shabbat services at 12:15 PM.

The cost for the lunch/program is $10 for AJ members, and $18 for non-members. Register here.

Selihot: “Facing the Music: Regaining Faith After a Life-Changing Injury,” 
with Dave Schlossberg
Saturday, September 13
We'll welcome Dave Schlossberg, award-winning pianist and composer, who was paralyzed by a drunk driver in 2005. Since then, he has pursued a successful career in the field of Jewish music. Today, he shares his journey through spinal cord injury, weaving his musical talent, wisdom, and sense of humor into a compelling and unforgettable presentation. Dave is a member of numerous musical groups around the New Brunswick, NJ area. He loves Jewish folk music but also loves jazz — and composers such as Bach and Chopin. Minhah-Ma’ariv-Havdalah at 6:55 PM, Refreshments at 8:15 PM, Program at 9:00 PM, and Selihot Service at 10:00 PM. Please register here.

AJWA Sisterhood Opening Brunch: Jewish Broadway Encore
Sunday, September 14 at 10:00 AM
Come sing, clap, and learn about the fabulous men and women of Jewish descent who made the Broadway stage their home as we do a Jewish Broadway Encore! $5 per person. To register, click here.