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SUMMARY:Ckids After School Enrichment
DESCRIPTION:CKids After School · Chabad of Union County\nEnrichment Programs\nA series of workshops that integrates Jewish heritage with STEM\, art\, cooking\, and other hands-on activities. Interactive and engaging\, they teach life skills and build positive character.
URL:https://www.jfedgmw.org/event/ckids-after-school-enrichment/2026-10-06/
LOCATION:Chabad Of Union County\, 1400 Martine Ave\, Scotch Plains\, NJ\, 07076\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events (non-Federation),Kids & Family
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SUMMARY:Little Lions Discovery Zone
DESCRIPTION:Little Lions Discovery Zone \nJoin us for weekly fun at GRTWA! Bring your child (ages 0–4)! \nThis program is free of charge and is a wonderful opportunity to meet other Jewish families in the community while your little ones play\, explore\, and make new friends. \nWe can’t wait to see you there!\n*Must register using JotForm Link to attend*
URL:https://www.jfedgmw.org/event/little-lions-summer-fun/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:Gottesman RTW Academy\, 146 Dover Chester Road\, Randolph\, NJ\, 07869\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events (non-Federation),Kids & Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T114500
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DTSTAMP:20260730T212503Z
CREATED:20260730T212503Z
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SUMMARY:Union Y Community Lunch Program
DESCRIPTION:The Union Y Community Lunch Program\, sponsored by the Union County Division on Aging\, provides nutritious kosher lunches for adults ages 60+ in a warm\, welcoming environment that encourages friendship\, socialization\, and community connection.\nProgram Details:\nLunch is served every Tuesday\, Wednesday\, and Thursday\nServing time: 11:45 AM – 12:15 PM\nParticipants are welcome to stay after lunch to socialize and enjoy one another’s company. \nEligibility:\nOpen to adults age 60 and older.\nUnion County residents and non-Union County residents are welcome\n.\nCost:\nUnion County residents: $3 per meal\nNon-Union County residents: $6 per meal \nRegistration:\nAdvance registration is required.\nParticipants must register by 3:00 PM the previous business day to reserve a meal.\nTo register\, call the Union Y at 908-289-8112 or email shuttel@uniony.org. \nMeals:\nAll meals are kosher and prepared under the supervision of Rabbi S. Burnstein.\nMeals meet approximately one-third of the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) and are served with whole grain bread and dessert.\nMenus are subject to change based on availability. \nLocation:\nThe Union Y\n501 Green Lane\nUnion\, NJ 07083 \nMore Than Just Lunch \nThe Community Lunch Program is about more than a meal—it’s an opportunity to: \nMeet new people and build friendships\nReduce social isolation\nEnjoy a welcoming community atmosphere\nParticipate in additional Union Y programs and activities before or after lunch\, including exercise classes\, movies\, games\, lectures\, and special events. \nWe look forward to welcoming you to the Union Y!
URL:https://www.jfedgmw.org/event/union-y-community-lunch-program/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:Union Y\, 501 Green Ln\, Union\, NJ 07083\, Union\, 07083\, United States
CATEGORIES:55+,Community Events (non-Federation)
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Union Y":MAILTO:edruce@uniony.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T120000
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SUMMARY:Parents Drop-In Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Drop-in every Wednesday to shmooze\, chat\, ask questions\, and hear topics of interest!
URL:https://www.jfedgmw.org/event/parents-drop-in-support-group/2026-10-07/
CATEGORIES:Community Events (non-Federation)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eshel":MAILTO:miryam@eshelonline.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T143000
DTSTAMP:20260908T161347Z
CREATED:20260831T155118Z
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SUMMARY:39th Annual Shirley C. Green Memorial Symposium: Israel Update and October 7th Commemoration
DESCRIPTION:Daniella Gefen\, Shlicha for the Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ\, will be providing the Israel Update as well as coordinating an October 7 commemoration. She was born in Jerusalem to parents who immigrated from England and Iran. A former IDF educator and licensed clinical social worker\, she has dedicated her career to Israel education and cross-cultural engagement. Since October 7\, she has supported displaced and reservist families while leading educational initiatives. \nFREE to all. Reservations strongly encouraged.\nRefreshments to follow. \nThe annual Shirley C. Green Memorial Symposium is presented in recognition of her life-long devotion and efforts on behalf of Israel.\nThe program is made possible through the generosity of the late Walter Green. \nSponsored by Tovah.\nRefreshments sponsored by Homewatch Caregivers and Oasis Senior Advisors.
URL:https://www.jfedgmw.org/event/39th-annual-shirley-c-green-memorial-symposium-israel-update-and-october-7th-commemoration/
LOCATION:West Orange*
CATEGORIES:55+,Community Events (non-Federation)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T153000
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SUMMARY:Women's Jewish Journeys Discussion Group
DESCRIPTION:Jewish Journeys Women’s Discussion Group meets monthly and features Jewish texts that spark meaningful discussions. Topics include Rites of Passage\, Mindfulness and Conscious Living\, and Judaism and the Environment. \nNo prior knowledge is necessary to join the group. Every topic is standalone\, so you don’t need to attend every session.
URL:https://www.jfedgmw.org/event/womens-jewish-journeys-discussion-group/
LOCATION:Or Hadash\, 153 White Meadow Road\, Rockaway\, NJ\, 07866\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events (non-Federation),Women's Programming
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ORGANIZER;CN="Or Hadash":MAILTO:office@whitemeadowtemple.org
GEO:40.9254232;-74.5108974
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T160000
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CREATED:20260909T125531Z
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SUMMARY:Ckids After School Enrichment
DESCRIPTION:CKids After School · Chabad of Union County\nEnrichment Programs\nA series of workshops that integrates Jewish heritage with STEM\, art\, cooking\, and other hands-on activities. Interactive and engaging\, they teach life skills and build positive character.
URL:https://www.jfedgmw.org/event/ckids-after-school-enrichment/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:Chabad Of Union County\, 1400 Martine Ave\, Scotch Plains\, NJ\, 07076\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events (non-Federation),Kids & Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T203000
DTSTAMP:20260910T213445Z
CREATED:20260806T192616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T213445Z
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SUMMARY:October 7 Commemoration in Union County
DESCRIPTION:Join the community as we gather together to commemorate October 7\, featuring Buds of Comfort\, Nitzanei Nechama\, and sharing music and stories of healing and resilience from communities affected by October 7. \nThe trio – Stav Shoham\, Yaniv Paskal\, and Ori Keren – uses music as a powerful tool for healing. Their original songs reflect both their own experiences and the voices of the many survivors and families. Their October 7 program is more than a concert. Through music and personal storytelling\, they will share a moving journey of loss\, resilience\, and recovery\, demonstrating how creativity can transform pain into strength and bring communities together in hope.
URL:https://www.jfedgmw.org/event/october-7-commemoration/
LOCATION:Westfield*
CATEGORIES:Community Events (non-Federation),Federation Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T190000
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SUMMARY:In Remembrance of October 7: An Evening with the Director of Safe Room
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special screening of Safe Room\, a powerful documentary that brings us into the lives of Israelis forever changed by the events of October 7th. Through deeply personal stories\, the film offers an intimate look at that day\, its aftermath\, and the resilience of those who lived through it. Following the screening\, Rabbi Cohen\, Ilyse Shainbrown\, Federation’s Director of Holocaust Education\, and filmmaker Haley Geffen will be in conversation about the film\, the stories behind it\, and what they can teach us as we continue to remember October 7th.
URL:https://www.jfedgmw.org/event/in-remembrance-of-october-7-an-evening-with-the-director-of-safe-room/
LOCATION:Livingston*
CATEGORIES:Community Events (non-Federation),October 7
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ORGANIZER;CN="Temple Beth Shalom%2C Livingston":MAILTO:office@tbsnj.org
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