Join David Horovitz, editor of The Times of Israel, as he unpacks the current political crisis in Israel with the students of Write On for Israel, an Israel engagement program for teens sponsored by Federation's Jewish Community Relations Council.
Open to the community. This will fair include vendors from community agencies and program that support individuals with spec ail needs.
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
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 […]
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
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.
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 […]
Join our rabbis at 12:00PM Thursdays for a lunchtime look at the weekly Torah portion in preparation for Shabbat. All are welcome: “see” you there!
Always wondering about Judaism? Thinking about converting to Judaism? Join Rabbi David J. Nesson on Thursday evenings in this 24 session journey. Classes begin November 3, 2022 and will alternate one week in person and one week online. For more information and to register, go to www.introjudaismnj.com. Questions? Email the program registrar, ellen.nesson@gmail.com. This class […]
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 […]
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.
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
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!
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.
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. […]
Join us for a 30-minute start to your week with an update from the ground in our partner communities in Israel with Federation CEO Dov Ben-Shimon, Director of Global Connections Michal Zur, based in Israel, as well as our current Community Shaliach Tamar Reshef and Maya Lior.
5:15pm - Interactive Musical StoryTime for children from pre-K to 2nd grade, led by Cantor Kissner 5:45pm - Purim Carnival with bouncy house, games, costume parade, temporary tattoos and tons of carnival food! 7pm - The Megillah Magical Mystery Box: a creative yet traditional megillah reading with live translation, props, and other Purim mystery magic […]
Adath Shalom's Purim Celebration 6:00 PM: Congregational Pizza Dinner 6:30 PM: Family Megillah Reading 7:15 PM: Purim Costume Parade and Shpiel Children of all ages: wear your funniest costumes! 7:30 PM: Hamantaschen 8:00 PM: Traditional Reading/Break-Fast FREE BUT MUST REGISTER BELOW - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Click link below to register to attend: https://www.adathshalom.net/event/megillah-reading-.html
Let's pump up the volume this Purim with a playful, energetic and soulful sing-along with acclaimed singer, songwriter and musician Rory Michelle! Pizza Party following Concert
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. Meet us at the Elizabeth Coalition to House the Homeless where we will make crafts, play games, and decorate cookies with underprivileged children.
Learn this ancient game played by millions today! Perfect for those who want to learn or brush up on their skills. Pre-registration required. Price: $70, Member Price: $55 Contact: Randi Zucker: rzucker@jccnj.org
JFEDGMW Day School Council Teaching Excellence Breakfast
An Open Discussion on the News with Rabbi Charlie! Second Thursday of the Month @ 10:00AM Next Meeting Date: March 9 ON SITE
Join our rabbis at 12:00PM Thursdays for a lunchtime look at the weekly Torah portion in preparation for Shabbat. All are welcome: “see” you there!
Federation’s Young Family Committee invites you to a Coffee & Connect at a private home* this winter! We’ll chat and connect without our children (non-walking babies are welcome). You’ll meet new friends while learning about what makes Greater MetroWest a great place to live and raise your family! We’re keeping the groups small to facilitate connections, and registration […]
The 23rd Annual NJ Jewish Film Festival begins Sunday, March 12, at JCC MetroWest! Come for 16 exciting film programs – including new feature films, documentaries, short films, filmmaker Q&As, receptions, and other special events – or join us virtually for 6 excellent films. The festival runs until Sunday, March 26. Hope to see you […]
Prismatic Magic Laser Light Show Join other young families for a morning of light and learning together! Best for children ages 2 - 6 years old. This event is open to the community and hosted by our Greater MetroWest day schools, with support from the Greater MetroWest Day School Initiative, PJ Library Greater MetroWest NJ […]
Fun for all ages... inflatables, games, prizes and lots of surprises!
Come dressed in your favorite costume and celebrate Purim at the Gottesman Academy Carnival. Kids ages 4-9 are invited to enjoy face painting, a bounce house, carnival food, and more! This event is open to the community and hosted by our Greater MetroWest day schools, with support from the Greater MetroWest Day School Initiative, PJ […]
It’s a difficult conversation to have, but we’re here to help. Parents of middle school students are invited to join the experts from Communities Against Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) for a virtual workshop to learn how to recognize potential issues and engage your children in conversations on this important topic.
The Diary of Anne Frank, which debuted on Broadway in 1955 and then later toured the country, was one of the most influential plays of the 20th century. The play introduced millions of Americans to the Holocaust and its victims. But what did reenacting Anne’s story mean to the people who created and acted in […]
Both children and parents are welcomed to join the director team to learn more about all that Nah-Jee-Wah has to offer!
JCF Board of Trustees Meeting Contact: Heather Sorkin HSorkin@jfedgmw.org
Learn this ancient game played by millions today! Perfect for those who want to learn or brush up on their skills. Pre-registration required. Price: $70, Member Price: $55 Contact: Randi Zucker: rzucker@jccnj.org
Join our rabbis at 12:00PM Thursdays for a lunchtime look at the weekly Torah portion in preparation for Shabbat. All are welcome: “see” you there!
Join the Health Professionals Division of Israel Bonds as we discuss the Ethical Dilemmas in Transplant medicine, featuring a fast paced moderated panel discussion with experts in the field. Healthcare professionals can earn 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 credits. March 16, 2023 at 6:30pm, in Livingston, NJ. Location provided upon registration
Always wondering about Judaism? Thinking about converting to Judaism? Join Rabbi David J. Nesson on Thursday evenings in this 24 session journey. Classes begin November 3, 2022 and will alternate one week in person and one week online. For more information and to register, go to www.introjudaismnj.com. Questions? Email the program registrar, ellen.nesson@gmail.com. This class […]
The Matchmaker's Gift: A scrappy Jewish teenager newly arrived in 1920s New York struggles to follow her calling as a matchmaker––seventy years later, her cynical divorce-attorney granddaughter realizes she has very inconveniently inherited the family gift for matching soul mates. Is finding true love a calling or a curse? Contact: Randi Zucker: rzucker@jccnj.org
A special Shabbat experience just for 0-5 year olds and their adult companions! Join Rabbi Julie Schwarzwald, Rabbi Ari Isenberg, & Cantor Lorna Wallach for Shabbat songs and stories. Usually followed by FREE dinner for families.
Join Bnai Shalom's Rabbi Tobin and Morah Amy for a joyous Shabbat experience with stories, singing, great snacks and so much more!
Community Mitzvah Day is an opportunity to put Jewish values of tikkun olam (repairing the world) and tzedakah (charitable giving) into action, making a real impact on the lives of others. A mitzvah is a good deed or an act of kindness and doing mitzvot is an integral part of Jewish life. Join your community for a day of hands-on service experiences to address real needs throughout Greater MetroWest! Activities for volunteers of all ages – both in-person and at-home – are available. Which mitzvah will YOU find meaningful?!
For more information, please contact: Sarah Coykendall, Managing Assistant Director coykends@kean.edu / (908) 737- 4632
𝐓𝐁𝐒 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩 𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐲𝐞 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 🤩 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟏𝟗 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟏𝟎-𝟏𝟏𝐚𝐦 🏅 Come enjoy a morning of fun and learn about our amazing Camp Addye! 😄 Fun activities for the kids include science projects, tattoos, and a musical performance by "𝑴𝒊𝒔𝒔 𝑱𝒐𝒅𝒊 & 𝑴𝒊𝒔𝒔 𝑫𝒂𝒏𝒂 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝑪𝒊𝒓𝒄𝒍𝒆 𝑻𝒊𝒎𝒆!" 🌟 Meet our Camp Director and take […]
Annual event honoring community leaders, supporters and student rising stars.
News from Israel is coming at breakneck speed. To help us digest and understand the latest happenings, we’ve invited Josh Schwarcz to speak with our community on Zoom.
JFEDGMW Unified Allocations Council Committee Mtg.
Learn this ancient game played by millions today! Perfect for those who want to learn or brush up on their skills. Pre-registration required. Price: $70, Member Price: $55 Contact: Randi Zucker: rzucker@jccnj.org
Join the BPN Circle* for a docent-led tour of the Gaelen Gallery's From Darkness to Light: Mosaics Inspired by Tragedy. The exhibit commemorates the 11 victims of Pittsburgh's Tree of Life Synagogue shooting in 2018, which — at the time — was the largest and most devastating antisemitic event in U.S. history. Hear from Chip […]
"They met in secret to negotiate the unthinkable – compensation for the survivors of the largest mass genocide in history. Survivors were in urgent need of help, but how could reparations be determined for the unprecedented destruction and suffering of a people? Reckonings explores this untold true story set in the aftermath of the Holocaust. […]
Join our rabbis at 12:00PM Thursdays for a lunchtime look at the weekly Torah portion in preparation for Shabbat. All are welcome: “see” you there!
Always wondering about Judaism? Thinking about converting to Judaism? Join Rabbi David J. Nesson on Thursday evenings in this 24 session journey. Classes begin November 3, 2022 and will alternate one week in person and one week online. For more information and to register, go to www.introjudaismnj.com. Questions? Email the program registrar, ellen.nesson@gmail.com. This class […]
Join us for musical child friendly services for all ages. A special child friendly Kiddush will be served.
Featuring Six13. Six13 is a groundbreaking, six-man a cappella vocal band that is bringing an unprecedented style and energy to Jewish music, with nothing but the power of the human voice.
To celebrate Israel's birthday, join Israeli jazz musician, Itamar Borochov, for a conversation and concert around how his Israeli and Jewish identity has influenced his approach to music. Raised in the cosmopolitan port city of Jaffa, now a resident in New York, and a significant presence on the international jazz scene, Borochov is creating a new musical […]
The next Parent Academy, “Teens Under Pressure”, will be taking place at 6:30 pm on Monday, March 27, 2023, virtually via Zoom. This workshop will focus on the pressures teens face today: Perfectionism, Self-Esteem, Academic Achievements, and Peer Pressure. The goal is to empower parents with practical strategies to help their teens build resilience and […]
Board Meeting of the Jewish Community Housing Corporation of Metropolitan NJ
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
JFEDGMW Centennial Mission: Participant Orientation
Learn this ancient game played by millions today! Perfect for those who want to learn or brush up on their skills. Pre-registration required. Price: $70, Member Price: $55 Contact: Randi Zucker: rzucker@jccnj.org
Enhancing Synagogue Financial Sustainability Your congregation’s financial health affects its ability to survive and thrive. Join us for a conversation with Barry S. Mael, MSW*. He's the Senior Director of Synagogue Affiliations & Operations at United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (USCJ). He works with USCJ-affiliated synagogues in the areas of alternative dues models, operations, budgeting, […]
Senior Fellows from the Washington Institute speak about their experience negotiating between Israelis and Palestinians. RSVP Required
Join our rabbis at 12:00PM Thursdays for a lunchtime look at the weekly Torah portion in preparation for Shabbat. All are welcome: “see” you there!
Join us for a 30-minute start to your week with an update from the ground in our partner communities in Israel with Federation CEO Dov Ben-Shimon, Director of Global Connections Michal Zur, based in Israel, as well as our current Community Shaliach Tamar Reshef and Maya Lior.
Join your friends at CBI for a Shabbat celebration filled with singing & stories! Ages 0-5
