Princeton NJ Events

A Fresh Look at Pirkei Avot, The Jewish Center Princeton

Sunday February 26, 2023
9:30 AM

January 22, February 5 & 26, 9:30am

Sponsored by The Jewish Center Princeton

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With Joe Rosenstein -  In person + virtual

Pirkei Avot is the only tractate of the Mishnah that teaches no laws and tells no stories. Instead, it introduces ethical and judicial principles and advises scholars, would[1]be scholars, and the rest of us how our tradition was transmitted and how to interact with our contemporaries in both intimate and communal settings. Following a lifetime of studying and teaching this text, Joe Rosenstein recently completed a book entitled Reflections on Pirkei Avot (Ethics of the Fathers): Not Just What My Rebbe Taught Me, in which he examines each teaching, as is usually done, but in which he also looks at the text from a broader perspective—identifying the primary ethical principles that are contained therein and musing on their continuing relevance.

There will be three sessions. The first session will provide an overview of Pirkei Avot and will review selected teachings. The second session will focus on the major innovations in Judaism that took place in the first two centuries of the common era, as reflected in Pirkei Avot. In the third session, we will read and discuss a selection of the 88 ethical instructions Joe has extracted from Pirkei Avot. You are welcome to attend any or all of these sessions.

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Four Centuries of African American Soldiers , Old Barracks Museum

Sunday February 26, 2023
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Visit the Old Barracks Museum this February as it hosts the Four Centuries of African American Soldiers event. This vivid living history program tells the heroic stories of America's black warriors spanning four hundred years until today. The program includes authentic military artifacts, re-enactors, and military veterans sharing their own personal stories. This is a rich, engaging, and fascinating program that pays tribute to the contributions of African American Soldiers, Sailors, and Airmen to the military history of the United States.

The Four Centuries of African American Soldiers event will be held on Saturday, February 25th, from 10am-4pm, and Sunday, February 26th, from 12pm-4pm. Admission is free. More information can be found at www.barracks.org.

Winery Weekend Music Series, Terhune's

Sunday February 26, 2023
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Join family and friends for our winery music series this winter. Grab a glass of one of our award-winning wines, sit back, relax, and enjoy live music from local artists each week. Styles range from Jazz and Blues to Folk and Rock. Music is from 1pm-4pm. Enjoy the fresh farm fresh air in our historic apple orchard or get cozy on inclement weather days in our heated wine barn.

Live music on Saturday and Sunday from 1pm-4pm. 

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Clean Slate, Rider University

Sunday February 26, 2023
2:00 PM

Clean Slate is a new musical that tells the story of a group of disaffected high school students who are sent to a rehabilitation camp that may, or may not, also be haunted by the souls of former campers who have gone missing. A story of radical empathy, the piece explores the need to remember who we used to be in order to move forward.

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Sordid Lives, Kelsey Theater

Sunday February 26, 2023
2:00 PM

MTM Players is proud to present the ridiculously funny comedy "Sordid Lives." The play runs weekends February 17 - 26, 2023 at Mercer County Community College's Kelsey Theatre located on the college's West Windsor campus on 1200 Old Trenton Road.

Penned by Del Shores, the play is set in the small town of Winters, Texas where a large family tries to come to grips with the death of their matriarch, Peggy. Her family puts the "fun" in "dysfunctional family" as they converge on this small town, causing skeletons to shake loose from the closet. Riotous feuding ensues, followed by the hilarity of resentment, remorse and reconciliation.

Tickets are $20 for children, students and senior citizens, and $22 for adults. Tickets may be purchased online at KelseyTheatre.org or by calling the Kelsey Box Office at 609-570-3333.

Wuthering Heights, McCarter Theater

Sunday February 26, 2023
2:00 PM

Feb 23 - March 12

Rescued from the Liverpool docks as a child, Heathcliff is adopted by the Earnshaws and taken to live at Wuthering Heights. He finds a kindred spirit in Catherine Earnshaw and a fierce love ignites. When forced apart, a brutal chain of events is unleashed.

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Princeton History Walking Tour, Historical Society of Princeton

Sunday February 26, 2023
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Location: Princeton Battle Monument, 1 Monument Drive, Princeton

Enjoy a walk around downtown Princeton and the University campus as you learn about historic sites in the area, including Nassau Hall, University Chapel and Palmer Square. Hear some of the classic history and lesser-known stories of Princeton’s diverse past.

Tickets are $10. Advance purchase is required. Tour starts in the courtyard of the Princeton Battle Monument (GPS address: 1 Monument Drive). Please note: Space on this tour is limited to 20 participants. The number of available tickets will be listed under “Spaces” below. If there is not a box visible, then there is only one ticket remaining.

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Spelling Bee & Day of Games @Wicoff House Museum

Sunday February 26, 2023
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Venue: Wicoff House Museum

Address: 641 Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro, NJ 08536

Join us at the Wicoff House for a Spelling Bee Competition and Day of Games! Games include Bingo, Monopoly, Hangman, Connect Four, and more!

Spelling Bee: 2pm-3pm. Ages 6-12. There will be prizes for each age group!

Games: 3pm-5pm. All ages. Everyone will receive points for participating in different games and points for winning games. Play more games, get more points! Participants with highest points in each age group will win prizes.

Pizza $1.50 per slice & other snacks will be available for purchase. Register online at: tinyurl.com/wicoffbee23

Dual Open House, Princeton Pong and AoPS Academy Princeton

Sunday February 26, 2023
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Princeton Pong has teamed up with AoPS Academy Princeton for a dual Open House on Sunday February 26th from 3-5pm at Princeton Pong 745 Alexander Road, Princeton. RSVP (www.princetonpong.com starting February 3rd) is required to help us manage the opportunities for free table tennis play and the showcases of AoPS options. Food, cookies and drinks will also be complimentary as well as door prizes. For more information on AoPS, please visit https://princeton.aopsacademy.org/

Film and Discussion: "Hello, Bookstore", Princeton Public Library

Sunday February 26, 2023
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

A screening of the award-winning documentary, a tribute to the love of reading and the importance of independent bookstores, will be followed by a discussion with local bookstore owners.

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