New Jersey Jewish Film Festival @ JCC MetroWest

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

The 25th Annual New Jersey Jewish Film Festival (NJJFF) returns March 20 to April 6! One of New Jersey’s premier Jewish cultural events, the NJJFF features two-plus weeks of first-run Israeli, American, and international films of Jewish interest followed by insightful speakers and discussions.   JCC MetroWest NJ is one of Federation’s community partners, and we […]

College Updates w/Hillel

Private Home

Parlor meeting with Rebekah Adelson & Lisa Harris Glass for GMW parents.

NJ Jewish Film Festival Opening Night: Bad Shabbos

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

March 20 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Director: Daniel Robbins 2024, USA, 84 minutes English with English subtitles Feature Newly engaged David and Meg (who has recently converted to Judaism) gather with his family in their Upper West Side apartment for Shabbat dinner. They are awaiting the arrival of Meg’s Catholic parents to meet […]

$18

Young Family Friday

Congregation Beth El 222 Irvington Ave, South Orange, NJ, United States

Young Family Friday Join us for our monthly Young Family Friday (YFF)! (Ages 0-5, siblings, and caregivers) Let’s celebrate Purim! Join us at 5:30pm for a mini children’s service in the sanctuary followed by Purim inspired crafts and dinner. Cost $5 per person. Please register by Friday, March 14th!

$5

Family Shabbat Experience

Or Hadash 153 White Meadow Road, Rockaway, NJ, United States

Join us for our next Family Shabbat experience. We’ll have a brief participatory service in English & Hebrew, using a special translated and transliterated siddur, so that everyone can follow along. After services, we’ll have a casual, kid-friendly Shabbat dinner with some rituals and songs. It’s an inspiring, educational, and enjoyable experience for all ages. […]

$10

Adath Shalom & Temple Beth Am – Scholar in Residence

Adath Shalom 841 Mountain Way, Morris Plains, NJ, United States

ADATH SHALOM & TEMPLE BETH AM'S SCHOLAR IN RESIDENCE WITH SPEAKER JANE EISNER, Journalist Editor Educator MARCH 21 6:00 PM Shabbat Catered Dinner $36 per person 7:15 PM Joint Kabbalat Shabbat Service and Program "How do you Engage With the News Without Losing Your Mind?" with Q & A MARCH 22 9:15 AM Shabbat Service […]

Free – $2211

Adath Shalom & Temple Beth Am – Scholar in Residence

Adath Shalom 841 Mountain Way, Morris Plains, NJ, United States

ADATH SHALOM & TEMPLE BETH AM'S SCHOLAR IN RESIDENCE WITH SPEAKER JANE EISNER, Journalist Editor Educator MARCH 21 6:00 PM Shabbat Catered Dinner $36 per person 7:15 PM Joint Kabbalat Shabbat Service and Program "How do you Engage With the News Without Losing Your Mind?" with Q & A MARCH 22 9:15 AM Shabbat Service […]

Free – $2211
Event Series Pray and Play

Temple Sholom: Pray and Play

Temple Sholom of Scotch Plains 1925 Lake Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ, United States

Join us for an informal Shabbat experience geared toward birth – 5 year olds and their adults. Older siblings are always welcome! The morning incorporates music, storytelling, dance and parachute time to celebrate Shabbat together. After the worship experience, families join together for bagel brunch, schmoozing and free play time. Pray& Play begins at 10am.

Free

Mack Ness Fund: Israel Trip 2025

Israel

Renie Carniol, Mack Ness Director and Council Members will be traveling to Israel to meet with prospective grantee organizations for site visits.

Event Series Diller Teen Programming

Diller Teen Programming

Whippany*

Diller Teen Programming Oct. 20 - Mifgash 2 Nov. 1-3 - Jewish Identity Shabbaton Nov. 24 - Mifgash 3 Dec. 15 - Spread the Light - Day of Service Jan. 12 - Mifgash 4 Jan. 26 - Mifgash 5 Feb. 21-23 - Leadership Shabbaton Mar 9 - Mifgash 6 Mar 23 - Mifgash 7 & […]

Pastrami on Rye and the History of the Jewish Deli

Lester Senior Housing, Whippany

Noted historian and author, Ted Merwin, presents an interactive conversation on the ever-shifting place of the Jewish delicatessen in American life. In this event, you will also get to taste a selection of the best deli treats and sandwiches in town. For much of the 20th century, the New York Jewish deli was an iconic […]

Free
Event Series Diller Teen Programming

Diller Teen Programming

Whippany*

Diller Teen Programming Oct. 20 - Mifgash 2 Nov. 1-3 - Jewish Identity Shabbaton Nov. 24 - Mifgash 3 Dec. 15 - Spread the Light - Day of Service Jan. 12 - Mifgash 4 Jan. 26 - Mifgash 5 Feb. 21-23 - Leadership Shabbaton Mar 9 - Mifgash 6 Mar 23 - Mifgash 7 & […]