Princeton NJ Events
Events for Sunday February 26, 2023
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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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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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/
