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Thursday September 24, 2026 @ 11AM - Living in the Now: Join us for a thoughtful discussion about what it means to “live in the now” and whether staying present can influence happiness, coping, and perspective at every stage of life. Let’s discuss.

Thursday, October 29 2026 @ 11AM - Thursday October 29, 2026 @ 11am - Reproductive Choice v. Reproductive Justice: 110 years ago this month, on October 16, 1916, Margaret Sanger opened the first birth control clinic in the United States. Located in Brooklyn, her clinic was deemed illegal under the “Comstock Laws” which forbid the sharing information about birth control. Ms. Sanger was forced to close the clinic and she eventually founded the American Birth Control League in 1921—the precursor to today’s Planned Parenthood. What is the status of women's reproductive rights in the United States today? What is the difference between reproductive choice and reproductive justice? How does the reproductive justice framework connect to Jewish values? Let's discuss.

Thursday November 26, 2026 @ 11AM - CANCELLED / JCC CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING

Thursday December 24, 2026 @ 11AM - PLEASE NOTE: FOR DECEMBER 2026 ONLY WOMEN'S DISCUSSION GROUP WILL TAKE PLACE ON THE THURSDAY BEFORE THE LAST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH. - Making a Difference AND Living Kindness: Feeling that we are making a difference is one of the most meaningful ways we can give our lives a sense of purpose and generate a sense of personal fulfillment. Do you have a desire to make a difference in the world or in other people's lives? In what arenas do you feel you have made a difference and has your focus changed over time? Kindness is one of the most important values in many of our lives. How important is the value of kindness in your life? Do living kindness and making a difference intersect for you? Let's discuss.

This program is co-sponsored by The Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey.