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.

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

SSAAM's 2023 Oxtail Fest at Put’s Tavern

Sunday February 26, 2023
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

A Celebration of African-American, Caribbean, and African Culinary Traditions in Support of SSAAM! Join us for a feast featuring African American and Caribbean-style Oxtail along with a delicious selection of culinary selections from the African diaspora. Inclusivity is a must, so delicious and wholesome vegan and gluten-free options will be served. Additionally, a special signature cocktail, wine, beer and non-alcoholic drinks will be served.

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