The Lynn Kramer Village by the Shore at Jewish Family Service offers cool programs during the hot summer season. Here’s your chance to participate in seven fun, unique and entertaining programs in July.
Thoughts from the bookshelf
Tuesday, July 7 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Join Village Community Specialist Tina Serota for a book club gathering to discuss the 2025 Barnes & Noble novel of the year, international best-seller, Mona’s Eyes, by Thomas Schlesser. Fifty-two weeks is all of the time 10-year-old Mona has to learn about beauty before she loses her eyesight forever. Every Wednesday, Mona’s grandfather picks her up after school and takes her to see a great work of art. Together, on their visit to Paris’ museums, they experience enchantment and sadness. Most important, they grow even closer and learn to lean on each other as Mona discovers the power of art and the meaning of generosity, doubt, melancholy and loss. Mona’s Eyes is a novel about the fullness of life and a guide to the world’s most renowned art. Attend in the Margate Library Meeting Room, 8100 Atlantic Avenue, Margate. RSVP by July 3.
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Lunch around town
Thursday, July 9 from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Enjoy a leisurely lunch while supporting a local restaurant. This month, participants will have lunch at Shore Diner, 6710 Tilton Road, Egg Harbor Township. Come prepared for food and conversation. Order off the menu and pay individually. RSVP by July 7.
Monday, July 13 from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Enjoy a leisurely lunch with Memoir Workshop friends while enjoying food, conversation and sharing stories. The lunch will take place at La Cucina Restaurant, 1205 Tilton Road, Northfield. Order off the menu and pay individually. This lunch is for Memoir Workshop participants only. RSVP by July 9.
Neighborhood discussion
Tuesday, July 21 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Join a fast-paced discussion on neighborhood happenings, technology, social topics, world events, the arts and more. The program is moderated by Village Community Specialist Tina Serota and Board of Jewish Education Executive Director Josh Cutler. Attend at Shirat Hayam, 700 North Swarthmore Avenue, Ventnor. RSVP by July 17.
Program on antisemitism and ADL’s work
Wednesday, July 22 at 6:45 p.m.
This program focuses on ADL’s work, the current state of antisemitism, how people are personally impacted and what can be done to combat hatred. Attend at Stockton University Atlantic City Campus Auditorium, 3711 Atlantic Avenue, Atlantic City. RSVP by July 17.
Jewish immigrant history tour and brunch
Thursday, July 23 at 9:30 a.m.
In the 1890s, hundreds of Jewish immigrants fleeing pogroms in Tsarist Russia settled in South Jersey and built a self-governing Jewish colony on the edge of the Pine Barrens, rooted in farming, industry and community. This program includes a bagel brunch, brief lecture and guided tour of the 130-year-old synagogue and museum. It is hosted by the Board of Jewish Education and The Lynn Kramer Village by the Shore. Space on the bus is limited. Participants meet at the Katz JCC, 501 North Jerome Avenue, Margate. Attendees may also drive to the program. RSVP by July 16.
Lecture on the Jewish South
Wednesday, July 29 at 7 p.m.
Historian of American religions and modern Judaism, Associate Professor of Jewish Studies and Religion at Oberlin College Shari Rabin has recovered a facet of the American experience in her book, The Jewish South. Professor Rabin shares the story through the eyes of people with a religious heritage and southern history older than the United States. Following the presentation, attendees will have a Kosher dessert reception. Attend at Rodef Shalom, 4609 Atlantic Avenue, Atlantic City. RSVP by July 22.
Unless noted, all programs are free to participate. RSVP is 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 and delivery, intergenerational events, transportation, Kosher meals and more.
