Princeton NJ Events

Higher Education, Free Speech, and the Intersection of University Life with Public Policy and Government Relations, 55-Plus Club

Thursday April 16, 2026
10:00 AM

Gadi Dechter became Vice President for Communications and Government Affairs on January 10, 2022. He provides strategic communications and federal relations advice to the President and other senior University leaders, communicating about and advocating for the priorities of Princeton and higher education more broadly. He oversees the offices of communications and government affairs (located in Washington, D.C.). Prior to joining Princeton, he was head of public affairs at the Washington, D.C., headquarters of APCO Worldwide, a communications consultancy. Before that he served in the White House as senior adviser to the White House National Economic Council and National Security Council under President Barack Obama. He has also served as deputy director of policy and strategic planning at the U.S. Department of Commerce, as managing director of economic policy at the Center for American Progress, and as a reporter at Bloomberg News and the Baltimore Sun. Dechter received a B.A. in literature from Yale University and a master's degree in The Writing Seminars at Johns Hopkins University. He has held lecturer appointments at George Washington University, Johns Hopkins University and the Maryland Institute College of Art.

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Ripped from the Headlines, Adath Israel Congregation

Thursday April 16, 2026
10:30 AM

Schmooze and Learn! Join Rabbi Adler for an informal discussion of current events and what Judaism has to say about the issues of the day. Enjoy your cup of coffee, tea or hot chocolate and find out what's happening in the world through a Jewish lens. Discussions are typically held on Zoom on the first Thursday of every month. Please call the office at 609-896-4977 for the Zoom link.

Join us at 10:30am on Zoom on the following dates: Jan 8, Feb 5, Mar 5, Apr 16, May 7 and Jun 4 

Open the community!

Adath Israel Congregation, 1958 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville NJ 609-896-4977

The ART OF Remembrance and Survival , ACP

Thursday April 16, 2026
5:30 PM

Join us for a powerful evening featuring Bernice Steinhardt, Executive Director of Art & Remembrance, as she shares the story and artwork of her mother, Holocaust survivor Esther Nisenthal Krinitz.

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Wellness Symposium, Grounds for Sculpture

Thursday April 16, 2026
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Nurture your well-being at our inaugural Wellness Symposium with a hands-on, holistic evening designed to restore balance and connection. Join us for a 30-minute calming herbal mocktail experience guided by Amanda Crooke, then deepen your understanding of wellness through a reflective panel discussion with Faith Saunders, Jasmine Sethi, Lindsey Jonin, and Cleeandre Ross—each sharing their insights on emotional, financial, creative, or physical wellness. Close the evening with a gentle journaling session to integrate your reflections and set mindful intentions for your continued wellness journey.

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2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Lecture featuring Reverend Dr. Raphael G. Warnock

Thursday April 16, 2026
7:00 PM

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Lecture is held annually at Princeton Theological Seminary to address issues of racial and social justice. The series began in 1999.

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Princeton Theological Seminary Chapel 64 Mercer Street

We recommend parking in the Wright Library (Building S) parking lot, which is accessible via Library Place or Stockton Street For those who cannot attend in person, a YouTube livestream link will be available. Please note: Due to space limitations, pre-registration is required to attend this event in person. We will not accommodate walk-in guests. Backpacks and large items will not be permitted in the venue.

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