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 […]
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.
JFEDGMW Cultivating Mental Wellness in Our Youth - Training for Educators & Youth Professionals. For more information, contact Becca Wanatick: rwanatick@jfedgmw.org
Join your friends at CBI for a Shabbat celebration filled with singing & stories! Ages 0-5
The entire community is encouraged to attend this years community model Seder. During the Seder, our students will model their skills and participate in PINGO, Passover Bingo.
This is a great opportunity to meet other Sci-Tech families in the area, and have some fun doing an edible science experiment. We will be making gummy worms and boba balls! We will be submitting the recipe for the Greater MetroWest cookbook! RSVP to let us know to expect you and to make sure to […]
Please join us for our 2023 Passover Seder with live music by The NY Troubadours! Sunday, April 2 at 3 p.m. in Mendham, NJ. As ours is a cooperative congregation, we will each be bringing dishes to contribute to the meal. Beverages will be provided. We will also stream the Seder for those who prefer […]
Both children and parents are welcomed to join the director team to learn more about all that Nah-Jee-Wah has to offer!
An exploration of readings and dialog about race relations and strengthening ties in Greater MetroWest among Jewish and Black Christian community members
Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ and the Holocaust Resource Center at Kean University are commemorating all those in our local community who survived, served, rescued, and continue to teach the lessons of the Holocaust today. Join us either in-person or on YouTube for this meaningful and inspiring program with special guest speaker Eva (Safier) […]
JFEDGMW Board of Trustees Meeting Contact: Jean Cook JCook@jfedgmw.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 […]
Rabbis Roundtable: Talking Amongst Ourselves About Israel and How We Talk To Our Congregations About Israel
Inspired by the authors’ own family histories, The Thread Collectors is a rich historical novel set during the Civil War about two women — one Black and yearning for freedom in New Orleans, the other a Jewish abolitionist in New York — whose resourceful sewing to support their communities leads them on unexpected, dangerous journeys […]
The Hebrew Bible exercises a highly sophisticated narrative art that deploys a variety of distinctive conventions and techniques unlike what is found in other narrative traditions. This lecture, delivered by renowned scholar Robert B. Alter, Professor Emeritus of Hebrew and Comparative Literature at UC Berkeley, will offer an introduction to these narrative procedures with special […]
Join us for an educational presentation lead by expert presenter, Helen Korn, to learn more about sensory processing in children ages 2 - 7. This event will be held at Golda Och Academy Wilf Lower School Campus. RSVP Only. Space is limited.
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 your friends at CBI for a Shabbat celebration filled with singing & stories! Ages 0-5
Comedian Johnny Lampert is coming to GRTWA in Randolph NJ for a fun night of appetizers, drinks and laughs!
At Congregation Beth El in South Orange we will celebrate Israel’s 75th birthday on April 23 from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm. Our celebration will open with the singing of Hatikvah, led by Beth El teen Eve Johnson. Ellen Berkowitz and her Israeli dance troupe will perform and lead us in some dances. We will […]
Join us on Sunday, April 23rd to celebrate Yom Ha’atzma’ut at Israel Day! We’ll have Israeli themed carnival games, crafts and activities with lunch and concessions for sale. Open to the community, tickets are $5 for members and $8 for non members. Buy online in advance or buy at the door!
Enjoy an Israeli-style falafel lunch and camp fair to meet Jewish day camps and sleepaway camps. Hosted by Adath Shalom and Temple Beth Am. All are welcome. Questions? Contact Heather Schweizer at tbaeddir@gmail.com
An exploration of readings and dialog about race relations and strengthening ties in Greater MetroWest among Jewish and Black Christian community members
In Israel, Yom Hazikaron begins with a siren at 8 p.m. As soon as the siren is heard, Israeli citizens stop whatever they're doing, wherever they are, and stand firm to honor those they've lost. Join your Greater MetroWest community and our wonderful rishonim and shlichim as we remember Israel’s fallen soldiers, victims of terror attacks, […]
There is no better time to come together, to discuss and debate the State of Israel’s founding document, its Declaration of Independence – Megillat HaAtzmaut. Join us for a Havdalah ceremony where we will move from commemoration to independence, followed by a re-reading of the Megillah by representatives of different sectors of society, including Federation […]
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
Mincha to Yom HaZikaron readings, Maariv, Reading the scroll of Independence of Israel, Israeli dancing and a Game Show on Israel. We will be providing a light Israeli meal.
A special evening of storytelling and memories, a tribute to Rishonim@20, and a glimpse into the future of this invaluable program responsible for bringing Israeli ruach (spirit) to Greater MetroWest for two decades. Kosher dietary laws observed Questions? Contact Rosa Constante at rconstante@jfedgmw.org. Registration is now closed. Be among the first to learn about future events and programs […]
JFilms presents: The Women’s Balcony, the Israeli box office hit and crowd-pleasing favorite of the NJ Jewish Film Festival! Q&A with the film’s director, Emil Ben-Shimon, after the screening! Israeli-themed lunch in the Metro Cafe • 12:00 PM (ALL AGES • FREE LUNCH FOR THOSE REGISTERED FOR THE J-FILM) Movie Viewing in the Maurice Levin […]
Livingston Celebrates Israel's 75th Birthday Party will bring together synagogues, Jewish organizations, and the community at large to celebrate our amazing ally in the middle east, Israel. The event will feature: music, dancing, food for purchase, activities, crafts, and more for all ages. Kosher food available for purchase. The program is under the leadership of […]
As part of our Israel@75 celebration, you’re invited to join Global Connections for dinner and program celebrating 20 years of the rishonim in our Greater MetroWest community. Host families past and present, educators, lay leaders, clergy – those whose lives have been enriched by these young emissaries over the years – are invited for a […]
Our goal is to empower parents with practical strategies to help their teens build resilience and utilize skills for independent, emotionally healthy development. The workshop will explore what parents can do to strengthen their relationships with their teens and support them through their teenage years. (Rescheduled from March 27)
Shop local! Featuring women's and children's apparel, accessories, home items, camp items, Judaica, and more. Find the perfect gift for Mother's Day! The event raises money for Congregation Agudath Israel's Lerner Early Childhood Center Educational Enhancement Fund. Parking in CAI's lot is limited. Metered parking is available on Academy Road. Street parking is available on […]
Temple Har Shalom invites the community to join us on Thursday, April 27 at 7PM, join us for a book talk with author and THS member Dan Rosenberg, as we discuss his newly-published novel, Elusive Links! The novel is about the convergence of the Spanish Inquisition, golf, romance, Maimonides and the valuable lessons our fractured […]
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.
Join Bnai Shalom's Rabbi Tobin and Morah Amy for a joyous Shabbat experience with stories, singing, great snacks and so much more!
Join Gottesman RTW Academy for a young family event featuring the PJ Library book, “10 Things I Can do to Help My World,” by Melanie Walsh.
Please join us on Sunday April 30 at 10 a.m for the Fly for the Y 5K Run and Walk. This event will raise money for scholarships for children to attend summer camp and will support other valuable community programming at the Y. The event will be held on Sunday, April 30th at the Y […]
All are welcome to Oheb Shalom's Annual Breakfast & Lecture, honoring the late Rabbi Shapiro z"l. Our guest speaker will be Dr. Yehuda Kurtzer, author, scholar and President of the Shalom Hartman Institute of North America. He will discuss the pertinent topic of what Israel means to American Jews. - Liberal Jews are experiencing discord around Israeli […]
Israeli Dancing: 10:30-11:00 for kids ages 8 and younger 11:00-11:30 older kids
🌷🎪 Announcement: CBI Spring Fair Goes Indoors! 🏢🌸 📢 Attention, fairgoers! We have an exciting update to share with you. Due to forecasted weather conditions, we have made the decision to move our Spring Fair indoors! 🌧️☂️ But don't worry, the fun and excitement will still be in full bloom! 🌼🌷 🏰🎡🎠 Our dedicated team […]
JFEDGMW Centennial Mission Briefing on Israel & Greater MetroWest
TBA invites the community to share in a celebration of Israel. A beautiful event to honor Israel’s 75th birthday followed by a taste of Israel dinner.
Rutgers Hillel 2023 Annual Gala at the Eva and Arie Halpern Hillel House on the Wilf Family Campus Monday, May 1st | 6:00pm 70 College Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 Honoring Rutgers University President Jonathan Holloway Visionary in Partnership Award Barnet and Marcia ’70 Eskin West Orange, NJ Rabbi Julius Funk Alumni Award Bryna and […]
JCF Board of Trustees Meeting Contact: Heather Sorkin HSorkin@jfedgmw.org
Hosted by CBS2News Anchor, Chris Wragge, and Honoring JCHC Board President, Scott Loventhal, guests will be treated to an elaborate cocktail dinner reception, live entertainment and an engaging program, as we celebrate JCHC's good work, while raising funds for our ongoing Lester Senior Housing Community Capital Campaign
JSDD is welcoming and thanking donors who made a commitment to the endowment, which is named: Goodman Perwien Legacy Society: Sustaining JSDD’s Future Leon Cooperman will be our guest speaker talking about – making sense of today’s investing environment and identifying the opportunities and risks. Mr. Cooperman will be interviewed by Evan Ratner, Partner and Portfolio Manager, […]
Temple Beth Shalom will have author Dan Grunfeld (By the Grace of the Game) join us on Wednesday May 3rd, Dan, son of NY Knicks great and U.S. Olympic gold medalist Ernie Grunfeld, will discuss his family’s unique story from his grandparents surviving the Holocaust and making a new life in America, to the impact […]
This year, Federation welcomes as our keynote speakers Natalie Shnaiderman, Director of Strategy and Resource Development, Aliyah & Absorption Unit for the Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI), and Elena Ivanova, a refugee from Odessa, Ukraine. Hear a first-hand story of how Elena and her family escaped their homeland and made Aliyah to Israel with the help of […]
David Broza is an internationally renowned Israeli singer-songwriter, recognized for his dynamic guitar performances and humanitarian efforts. His signature sound brings together songs in Hebrew, Spanish and English, with the influence of Spanish flamenco, American folk, rock and roll, and poetry. Social justice and peace advocacy are embedded in Broza’s work, as his 1977 hit […]
Parents can share their experiences, gather resources, & discuss adjusting to parenthood & the new addition to their family. Facilitated by Blair Biersbach, LCSW Blair is a social worker at Jewish Family Service of MetroWest NJ working with children and families. She focuses on their mental and emotional well-being, as well as working with parents […]
A political thriller about sexual misconduct in the #MeToo era, one victim's battle to survive and overcome trauma, and the cable news machine that feeds off titillating scandal coverage and inflammatory confrontation, Final Table draws upon Dan Schorr's firsthand experience as a New York City sex crimes prosecutor and sexual misconduct investigator to tackle the […]
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.
