JCC Central: Virtual Meet the Author: Laurie Kaufman

Zoom

Rebel Daughter: A young woman survives the unthinkable in this stunning and emotionally satisfying tale of family, love, and resilience, set against the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 CE. Winner of the 2021 National Jewish Book Award! Contact: Randi Zucker: rzucker@jccnj.org

Event Series Caring for Yourself and Your LGBTQ+ Child

Caring for Yourself and Your LGBTQ+ Child

Zoom

JQ is excited to offer a free, four-part parent psychoeducation workshop focused on supporting caregivers and LGBTQ+ youth and young adult wellbeing. We are currently experiencing a youth mental health crisis that disproportionately impacts the LGBTQ+ community, and JQ is committed to supporting queer youth and young adults and their families. All caregivers, parents, grandparents, educators, etc. are […]

JCC of Central NJ Bagged with Love

A partnership of the JCC and Temple Emanu-El in Westfield, supported by The Mandy Reichman Feeding Program which provides food and support to less fortunate, need families in Union County. Meet to make and bag sandwiches and snacks for the homeless. Contact: Randi Zucker: rzucker@jccnj.org

Event Series Teen Mitzvah Mania

Purim for Survivors

JESPY House in South Orange 102 Prospect Street, South Orange, NJ, United States

Mitzvah Mania offers service opportunities for teens in grades 7 to 12, incorporating Jewish learning into volunteer work. These one-time volunteer projects are a perfect opportunity to help our community, without making any large commitments. Help us bake hamantaschen and make Purim masks alongside the clients of JESPY House. The Purim gifts will be distributed to Holocaust survivors all across our community.

JFS Parent Academy – “Parenting…It’s all about balance!”

March’s Parent Academy, “Parenting...It's all about balance!”, will be taking place at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at JFS’s Livingston Office, 570 W. Mt. Pleasant Ave., Suite 106, Livingston, NJ. This workshop will help in developing strategies for: • Balancing work & family • Managing work & home life • Understanding the need […]

Event Series Camp Deeny Riback Open House

JCC MetroWest: Becoming A Soulful Parent

JCC MetroWest in West Orange 760 Northfield Ave, West Orange, NJ, United States

Do you ever find yourself doing or saying things as a parent that you swore to yourself you'd never do? The truth is, we all have. Becoming a Soulful Parent is a program grounded in Jewish wisdom that helps guide participants to reflect on the kind of parent (and partner) they want to become. Becoming […]

$72

JCC Central: Author Event: Martin Indyk

Temple Emanu-El 756 E. Broad Street, Westfield, NJ

Former US Ambassador to Israel, Martin Indyk will visit and talk about his new book, Master of the Game, which provides a unique, in-depth look at how American diplomacy operates behind closed doors. He returns to the origins of America-led peace efforts and to the man who created the Middle East peace process – Henry […]

Bnai Keshet: Toward a more permeable Judaism

B’nai Keshet

As part of its Kaplan Minyan series, Bnai Keshet Reconstructionist Synagogue features speaker Rabbi Rabbi Joy Levitt, the Director of J-Lab, a project of the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan that serves as an incubator of new ideas to help strengthen Jewish life. She is a Visiting Senior Fellow of the Kogod Research Center at the […]

Free

CBI Millburn: Shabbat K’tanim

Congregation B'nai Israel 160 Millburn Avenue, Millburn, NJ, United States

Saturday mornings, 10:30 am-12:00 pm. Join Rabbi Isenberg and Rabbi Julie for a NEW Saturday morning program! A 40-minute family service will be followed by supervision for children while adults have time in the sanctuary, followed by lunch for all.

Free

JCC MetroWest: Adults Only Purim Party!

JCC MetroWest in West Orange 760 Northfield Ave, West Orange, NJ, United States

Celebrate Purim at JCC MetroWest's Adults Only Purim Party! Book the babysitter, dust off your costumes, and celebrate Purim with us! Costume contest, Light Bites, Open Bar and DJ

$45.00

TSWE Purim Celebration 2023

Temple Sholom of West Essex 760 POMPTON AVE, CEDAR GROVE, NJ, United States

10 AM Fannie Purim Shpiel & Megillah Reading - bring a box of pasta as a grogger which will be donated. followed by our Purim Carnival with Carnival games, Magic show, Laser tag, Food, Music, and Fun! Tickets: $10.00 per child - come in costume!

$10.00

Bnai Shalom: Early Childhood Purim Celebration

B'nai Shalom Morris and Miriam Hammer Campus 300 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ, United States

Join us for an Early Childhood Purim Celebration and Dancing, led by Morah Amy. For more information, please contact Gary Rothschild at director@bnaishalom.net.

Free

JCC MetroWest: From Darkness to Light: Mosaics Inspired by Tragedy (March 5 – April 30)

JCC MetroWest in West Orange 760 Northfield Ave, West Orange, NJ, United States

38 colorful and profound mosaics created by artists from around the world in honor of the victims and survivors of the 2018 Tree of Life Synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh. Opening reception is Sunday, March 5 from 1-3 pm. Guest speaker Rabbi Paula Drill will discuss healing and community support. Exhibit runs from March 5-April 30. […]

CBI: Basking Ridge: The Magic of Purim

Congregation B'nai Israel 160 Millburn Avenue, Millburn, NJ, United States

A magical time for kids of all ages! Join us for the Purim story, songs, treats, and a magic show. A fun family afternoon that will amaze and delight you! Not to be missed! FREE EVENT BUT RSVP REQUIRED https://forms.gle/NqJARtm91A2Cp5aTA

Free