• Let There Be Play: Exploring Jewish Holiday and Torah Stories in Early Childhood

    Westfield*
    Federation Events

    Registration is closed.  How can you bring the Jewish early childhood classroom to life through theater and play? Join award-winning Jewish Educator and Theater Artist Jonathan Shmidt Chapman (Founder, The K’ilu Company) for this hands-on workshop that will guide early childhood educators in using theater and play as tools to explore Jewish tradition. Jonathan will […]

  • Let There Be Play: Exploring Jewish Holiday and Torah Stories in Early Childhood

    South Orange*
    Federation Events

    Registration is closed.  How can you bring the Jewish early childhood classroom to life through theater and play? Join award-winning Jewish Educator and Theater Artist Jonathan Shmidt Chapman (Founder, The K’ilu Company) for this hands-on workshop that will guide early childhood educators in using theater and play as tools to explore Jewish tradition. Jonathan will […]

  • LGBTQ+ Community Model Seder

    West Orange*
    Federation Events

    Registration is now closed. If you are interested in attending, please contact [email protected]. Join us for our inaugural LGBTQ+ Community Model Seder! Together, we'll celebrate Passover, exploring holiday highlights through an inclusive lens, utilizing a specially curated LGBTQ+ Haggadah. Come discover new rituals for your own seder, meet new people, and enjoy a delicious festive meal! […]

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    Holiday

    EID

  • Community Mitzvah Day 2026

    Join us and create positive change in Greater MetroWest NJ!   Hundreds of people will unite for a full day of volunteer opportunities, putting our Jewish values into action by doing hands-on service and mitzvot (good deeds) that make a real impact on the lives of others and our community.  See below for activities for volunteers of all […]

  • Pack with Purpose: Provide Kosher Food for Passover

    Whippany*

    Help us reach our goal to pack more than 1,000 packages of Kosher-for-Passover food to benefit local community members and clients of Jewish Family Service of Central and MetroWest NJ, Bobrow Kosher Food Pantry, Kosher Meals on Wheels, and Jewish Relief Agency.   When you register, choose your shift (morning or afternoon) and if you can also help deliver packages.   Ages: This event is open to […]

  • Neighbors Helping Neighbors: Sandwiches with Purpose

    Newton*

    Spread, stack, and serve! Help prepare delicious nut butter & jelly sandwiches and pack lunch bags that will nourish members of our community in need.  Ages: This event is open to all ages. 

  • Create with Kindness: Gift Bags for Holocaust Survivors and Homebound Seniors

    Whippany*

    Brighten someone’s day! Create heartfelt cards and care packages for local Holocaust Survivors and homebound seniors. Your creativity and compassion will remind them they are remembered, valued, and cared for.   Ages: This event is open to participants ages 7 and older. 

  • Rise Against Hunger: A Hands-On Experience with A Shared Mission to Feed Others

    Scotch Plains*

    Working with Rise Against Hunger, experience hands-on, start-to-finish meal assembly as together we create life-changing meal packages for those in need. We’ll work as a team to combine rice, soy, dehydrated vegetables, and a packet of 20 essential vitamins and minerals into nutritious, easy-to-prepare meals that make a real difference.  Ages: This event is open to all ages. 

  • Pack with Purpose: Provide Kosher Food For Passover

    Whippany*

    Help us reach our goal to pack more than 1,000 packages of Kosher-for-Passover food with Met Council to benefit local community members and clients of Jewish Family Service of Central and MetroWest NJ, Bobrow Kosher Food Pantry, Kosher Meals on Wheels, and Jewish Relief Agency.  These packages will help ensure all members of our Greater MetroWest community […]

  • Mac and Pack with JESPY House: Help Those in Need 

    South Orange*

    Join clients of JESPY House (adults with developmental disabilities) in scooping, measuring, and packaging macaroni and cheese meals to donate to Jewish Vocational Services to benefit community clients in need.   Ages: This event is open to participants ages 10 and older. 

  • Art with Heart: Painting for Israel’s Pediatric Patients

    Livingston*

    Bring your enthusiasm, art, hope, and heart to a pediatric hospital in Israel. In collaboration with Art2Hearts, we’ll transform cold hospital spaces into bright, welcoming environments by creating colorful artwork for young patients. Through hands-on artmaking and community connection, your participation helps spread warmth, joy, and a sense of belonging where it’s needed most!  Ages: This event is open to participants ages 9 and older. No prior artistic experience needed! 

  • Jar It Up: Mod Podge & Faux Blooms

    Whippany*

    Spend meaningful time with residents in senior housing. Together, we’ll decorate jars and design faux floral arrangements while sharing moments of creativity and companionship. Be part of building genuine connections and creating bright, lasting decorations for their space.  Ages: This event is open to all ages.

  • HFNJ Board Meeting

    The Healthcare Foundation of NJ 1st Quarter Board Meeting