Brooks Susman, scholar, rabbi emeritus Explore the nature of knowledge and how we determine what is true or reliable. Through discussion and examples, examine how understanding is shaped by experience, evidence, and interpretation, and reflect on how we navigate information in an increasingly complex world. 3 Sessions Register online: How Do We Know What We Know? or […]

In the late 19th century, Baron Maurice de Hirsch helped resettle Jews from the Pale of Settlement in the Russian Empire in agricultural communities across southern New Jersey. Supported by Hirsch and other philanthropic organization, these colonies represented ambitious efforts to build self-sustaining agrarian lives for immigrants escaping tsarist persecution. Explore the lasting legacy of […]

Sheridan O’Hea, instructor, Brookdale Community College Fashion Design & Marketing Created for design students with prior sewing and pattern-making experience, this course guides participants through the creation of a complete summer dress from concept to finished garment. Work in Brookdale’s sewing studio while refining techniques in design, construction, and finishing. Required materials will be reviewed […]

Bruce Brickman, Esq. Are the constitutional guardrails envisioned by the Founders still holding? Examine the evolving balance of power among the branches of government, with particular attention to recent Supreme Court decisions and the rise of the “unitary executive” theory. Through close reading of constitutional text, historical context, and selected excerpts from oral arguments, explore […]

Daniel Radel, journalist During the Gilded Age, Long Branch became the summer retreat of U.S. presidents. Beginning with Ulysses S. Grant, seven presidents visited or stayed in the area, including […]

John Balme, adjunct faculty, Brookdale Community College, Director, Concordia Vocal Academy If you meant to learn the piano years ago, the time has arrived! Join fellow beginners in the wonderful […]

Tom Waclawik, instructor Always wanted to be on the big screen. This could be your big break to become a movie or tv “extra” and make some ‘extra’ money. Tom has appeared in movies with Al Pacino, Tom Hanks, Robert DeNiro and Leo DiCaprio and has been on movie sets directed by Martin Scorsese, Clint […]