Join Rabbi Charlie Fridays at 12:00PM for a virtual lunchtime look at the weekly Torah portion in preparation for Shabbat. Fridays through December 31 – All are welcome: “see” you there!
JCC MetroWest Board of Trustees Meeting Contact: Sara Brothman SBrothman@jccmetrowest.org 973-530-3521
JFEDGMW Board Governance Meeting Board Education - Briefings Contact: Michelle Zeman MZeman@jfedgmw.org
JFEDGMW Mid-Year Local Allocations Committee Mtg #2 Contact: Mara Gellman MGellman@jfedgmw.org
Presented by PJ Library GMW (Federation’s Young Family Committee) Fridays, January 7, 14, 21, 28 11-11:45 a.m. Start 2022 on the right note! Meet other parents, get your babies moving and shaking, AND discuss typical parenting obstacles and wonders of this new phase of life. First, we’ll participate in an interactive 25-minute Rhythm ‘N’ […]
Come see what JCC MetroWest is all about. Fitness and Adult enrichment Open House
Join us for a discussion of the Jewish Bioethics of COVID-19 response with Rabbi Gary Gerson and Dr. Carol Roberts Gerson. What do our Jewish texts tell us about the approaches we might take to crisis decision making during a global pandemic? We will review some of these approaches, debate which we feel are ethical, […]
JFNA: Launching of the 50th Anniversary of the Lion of Judah
We’re thrilled to continue our popular Unpacking Israel series, bringing Israel to life for our Greater MetroWest community members. Have you ever wondered what it’s like to serve in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF)? In this program, Community Shaliach Adir Assulin will share his experience as a security officer in the IDF and the complexities that an IDF soldier faces before, during, and after service. This is a […]
JFEDGMW Social-Emotional Learning & Jewish Education Contact: Emily Fox EFox@jfedgmw.org
Learn about Camp Galil's Summer '22 dates and overnight offerings, scholarship information, and what makes our community so magical!
JFEDGMW Synagogue President Roundtable Contact: Sarah Segal SSegal@jfedgmw.org
Jewish Women's Foundation Board Meeting Contact: Michal Werner MWerner@jfedgmw.org
JFEDGMW Board of Trustees Meeting Contact: Michelle Zeman 973-929-3019 mzeman@jfedgmw.org
JFEDGMW Torah with Dov & Rabbi Daniel Nevins, Golda Och Academy Contact: Robert Lichtman RLichtman@jfedgmw.org
Presented by PJ Library GMW (Federation’s Young Family Committee) Fridays, January 7, 14, 21, 28 11-11:45 a.m. Start 2022 on the right note! Meet other parents, get your babies moving and shaking, AND discuss typical parenting obstacles and wonders of this new phase of life. First, we’ll participate in an interactive 25-minute Rhythm ‘N’ […]
Shabbat Shira. Shabbat of Song. Musical Concert and Kabbalat Shabbat at Temple B'nai Or in Morristown. Everyone is welcome to virtually celebrate Shabbat Shira with Temple B'nai Or as we empower and honor the Woman's Voice.
Youth Programming on Shabbat for different age groups Tefillah Tot Shabbat for children under 3 years - led by Rabbi Tobin and Morah Amy Epstein of Music Together Sing Shalom -songs, stories and movement to celebrate Shabbat with an accompanying adult and some peers, as they make new friends. Jr. Jr. Congregation for children 4 […]
Please join Congregation Beth Hatikvah for a doable hike for the whole family in the South Mountain Reservation led by the congregation’s education director, Leemor Ellman. Meet at Hawk Hill on Brookside Drive in Millburn, across from Campbell Pond. Look for our balloons at the entrance. If you are coming from Millburn, the entrance is […]
Children 3 and older are invited to join this holiday workshop to learn about Tu BiShevat, Israel's New Year for Trees. Planting, songs and edible crafts will be a part of this holiday experience, led by Rena Casser, our Religious School Principal. Sign up in advance so that we can be sure to let you […]
Celebrate Tu BiShevat at B'nai Shalom Sunday, January 16 at 7:00 pm Enjoy a screening of the film "Sustainable Nation," on the efforts of three Israelis helping others around the world by sharing technology on water retention and distribution of resources. Register at clc.bnaishalom.net. $10 per person , $15 per family max. *Masks are required […]
On April 16, 1963, Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., wrote his famous "Letter from Birmingham Jail," which was addressed to Birmingham's local white clergy, including at least one rabbi, who had been critical of King’s organizing tactics. The Letter, now an important part of American Scripture, passionately expressed King's visions of a just society […]
JESPY HOUSE Board Meeting Contact: Gerelys Almonte GAlmonte@jespy.org 973-762-6909 x226
JFEDGMW PJ Parent Meet & Greet: Scotch Plains/Westfield Area Contact: Andrea Bergman ABergman@jfedgmw.org
Join us on January 20th for a riveting talk by Andrew Lawler, journalist, and author of Under Jerusalem. We will meet at 7:00 pm on Zoom Under Jerusalem is available through Bookworm. Please call (908) 766-4599 to arrange for a copy.
Learn about Camp Galil's Summer '22 dates and overnight offerings, scholarship information, and what makes our community so magical!
Presented by PJ Library GMW (Federation’s Young Family Committee) Fridays, January 7, 14, 21, 28 11-11:45 a.m. Start 2022 on the right note! Meet other parents, get your babies moving and shaking, AND discuss typical parenting obstacles and wonders of this new phase of life. First, we’ll participate in an interactive 25-minute Rhythm ‘N’ […]
Join this once a month early childhood music and movement class with a Jewish twist Led by Morah Amy Epstein and Rabbi Tobin
JFEDGMW Community Shabbat Shalom Contact: Mara Gellman MGellman@Jfedgmw.org
Join your friends for a Shabbat celebration filled with singing and stories RSVP @ cbinj.org/event/tot2122
An adult beginner's class with easy-to-follow routines and some insights into the Israeli dance culture.
For 3s & PreK (& adults) Experience the holidays through crafts, games, songs, & snacks! September 26 - Sukkot October 24 - Shabbat November 21 - Hanukah December 12 - Tu B’Shevat January 23 - Rosh Hodesh February 13 - Purim March 27 - Passover April 24 - Lag B’Omer May 15 - Shavuot
Join us to learn about how your camper can spend an unforgettable summer at Ramah Sports Academy. RSA campers enjoy high-level sports instruction in a joyous Jewish camp environment. We can't wait to meet you and to start planning a wonderful summer together.
JFEDGMW Global Connections Chairs Mtg. Contact: Asia Johnson TJohnson@jfedgmw.org
Greater MetroWest Security Town Hall Contact: Jacci Goforth JGoforth@jfedgmw.org
JCC MetroWest Trip to UAE - Jan. 26-Feb. 3 Contact: Joanne Bramnick 973-530-3414 jbramnick@jccmetrowest.org http://www.jccmetrowest.org
The Fed-Ed Development Program is an entry point for learning about Federation and our community. The program brings women together to connect and learn about Federation’s local and overseas agencies, the valued role of leadership in the community, and how money is raised and allocated to meet the needs of Jews locally and around the […]
Torah with Dov & Rabbi Avi Friedman of Congregation Ohr Shalom Contact: Robert Lichtman RLichtman@jfedgmw.org
JFEDGMW PJ Parent Meet & Greet: Denville, Randolph Area Contact: Andrea Bergman ABergman@jfedgmw.org
Presented by PJ Library GMW (Federation’s Young Family Committee) Fridays, January 7, 14, 21, 28 11-11:45 a.m. Start 2022 on the right note! Meet other parents, get your babies moving and shaking, AND discuss typical parenting obstacles and wonders of this new phase of life. First, we’ll participate in an interactive 25-minute Rhythm ‘N’ […]
Food for the Mind & Soul: Annual Day of Prayer, Study, and Community Saturday, January 29, 2022 10:00am Shabbat Worship (Hybrid: Choice of in person or on ZOOM/YouTube) 2:00-3:15pm Study Session Aleph (on ZOOM) 4:00-5:15pm Study Session Bet (on ZOOM) 5:30pm Havdalah (on ZOOM) All teachers for the sessions are local Rabbis and Educators. Registration Required […]
Teams will compete against each other to quickly find items in their homes on this virtual scavenger hunt!
Learn about Camp Galil's Summer '22 dates and overnight offerings, scholarship information, and what makes our community so magical!
Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorder in youth. This 6-hour training gives adults who work with youth the skills they need to reach out and provide initial support to children and adolescents (ages 6-18) who may be developing a […]
Rethinking Synagogue Committees Is your leadership team best positioned and structured to move your congregation forward through today’s challenging and transitional times? In this seminar, Nanette Fridman, a strategist and coach for values-driven organizations and leaders, will explore how to rethink synagogue committees. We will discuss when and how to review your committees, examine the role and limits of the executive committee, explore […]
A descendant of one of the most prominent Jewish families since the American Revolution, Blanche Moses firmly believed her maternal ancestors were members of the Sephardic elite. Laura Leibman’s new book, “Once We Were Slaves,” overturns the heiress’s assumptions to reveal that her grandmother and great-uncle began their lives poor, Christian, and enslaved in Barbados. […]
The Fed-Ed Development Program is an entry point for learning about Federation and our community. The program brings women together to connect and learn about Federation’s local and overseas agencies, the valued role of leadership in the community, and how money is raised and allocated to meet the needs of Jews locally and around the […]
Alex Aidekman Family Jewish Community Campus 901 State Highway 10 Whippany, NJ 07981 Contact: Michelle Zeman 973-929-3019 mzeman@jfedgmw.org
Andrew Porwancher, author of The Jewish World of Alexander Hamilton joins us on Zoom for a fascinating exploration of Alexander Hamilton's upbringing and how it shaped the destiny of Jews in America.
