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10 events,
Fly for the Y – 5K Run and Walk
Fly for the Y – 5K Run and Walk
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 […]
Oheb Shalom: Liberal Zionism for Conflicted Liberal Jews with Dr. Yehuda Kurtzer
Oheb Shalom: Liberal Zionism for Conflicted Liberal Jews with Dr. Yehuda Kurtzer
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 […]
PJ Library and GRTWA Earth Day Event
PJ Library and GRTWA Earth Day Event
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.
5 events,
JFEDGMW Centennial Mission Briefing on Israel & Greater MetroWest
JFEDGMW Centennial Mission Briefing on Israel & Greater MetroWest
JFEDGMW Centennial Mission Briefing on Israel & Greater MetroWest
Celebrating Israel@75 at Temple B’nai Abraham
Celebrating Israel@75 at Temple B’nai Abraham
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.
2 events,
JCF Board of Trustees Meeting
JCF Board of Trustees Meeting
JCF Board of Trustees Meeting Contact: Heather Sorkin HSorkin@jfedgmw.org
3 events,
Jewish Community Housing Corporation Annual Gala
Jewish Community Housing Corporation Annual Gala
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 Event
JSDD Event
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: From Auschwitz to the NBA
Temple Beth Shalom: From Auschwitz to the NBA
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 […]
2 events,
Builders & Allied Trades Event
Builders & Allied Trades Event
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 […]
Celebrating Israel@75 with a David Broza Concert
Celebrating Israel@75 with a David Broza Concert
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 […]
4 events,
JFS Parent Academy: Adjusting to New Babies
JFS Parent Academy: Adjusting to New Babies
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 […]
JCC of Central NJ: Finial Table with Author Dan Schorr
JCC of Central NJ: Finial Table with Author Dan Schorr
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 […]
CBI Millburn: Bim Bam Tot Shabbat
CBI Millburn: Bim Bam Tot Shabbat
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.
1 event,
8 events,
Golda Och Academy Spring Fling 2023
Golda Och Academy Spring Fling 2023
Join other young families in the garden at the GOA WILF Lower School campus to enjoy gardening, science, art and PJ Library storytime. Best for children ages 2 – 6 years old.
Celebrating Israel@75: Big Day Out
Celebrating Israel@75: Big Day Out
Live music and performances, including the premier Israeli music cover band in the U.S. and an Israeli dance show. Area synagogue leaders will lead a ceremony celebrating Israel which will include poetry, music and reflections. There will also be a variety of children's activities from a trackless train to big games. Food will be available for purchase from food trucks/vendors, including Chutzpah Kitchen.
1 event,
JVS NJ: Taste and Toast
JVS NJ: Taste and Toast
Join us at Greenbrook Country Club as we celebrate JVS board of trustees Ira Robbins & Valley Bank and Rob Francis & Planned Companies. Visit JVSNJ.ORG for more information
2 events,
CTEEN Lag Baomer 2023
CTEEN Lag Baomer 2023
Tuesday, May 9th 6:15 - 7:45 pm Fun event for Jewish teens! Enjoy a delicious BBQ Create graffiti art Roast marshmallows on a bonfire $15 per teen
3 events,
UJA Twilight Event at MRCC
UJA Twilight Event at MRCC
UJA Twilight Event at MRCC 4:00pm Shot Gun 6:30pm Dinner & Program Contact: Beth Rosenthal BRosenthal@jfedgmw.org
2 events,
NextGen Spring Soirée
NextGen Spring Soirée
NextGen's annual signature event – the biggest party of the year. The night will be filled with cocktails, entertainment, heavy hors d'oeuvres, auction items, and YOU!
1 event,
TBJ: Installation of Cantor Lucy B. Fishbein and Concert
TBJ: Installation of Cantor Lucy B. Fishbein and Concert
Installation of Cantor Lucy B. Fishbein and Concert Contact: Marc Rothstein: mrothstein@tbj.org
1 event,
CBI Millburn: Shabbat K’tanim
CBI Millburn: Shabbat K’tanim
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.
0 events,
5 events,
Dress for Success
Donate professional clothing to “Dress for Success” providing underprivileged men and women with business attire to secure employment.
Mitzvah of the Moment: Dress for Success
The Center for Volunteerism is teaming up with JTEEN to collect professional clothing for Dress for Success, providing underprivileged men and women with business attire to secure employment.
Daughters of Israel: Fern Forman Memorial Golf Tournament, Tennis & Card Party
Daughters of Israel: Fern Forman Memorial Golf Tournament, Tennis & Card Party
The Fern Forman Memorial Golf Tournament, Tennis and Card Party for the benefit of Daughters of Israel at Canoe Brook Country Club Contact: Susan Solomon: ssolomon@daughtersofisrael.org
Caring for Yourself and Your LGBTQ+ Child
Caring for Yourself and Your LGBTQ+ Child
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 […]
5 events,
The Struggle for Israeli Democracy and the Role of American Jewry
The Struggle for Israeli Democracy and the Role of American Jewry
Yossi Klein Halevi will be in conversation with Rabbi Daniel Cohen, Sharey Tefilo-Israel, South Orange; Rabbi Samuel Klibanoff, Congregation Etz Chaim, Livingston; and Jordana Horn Gordon, writer, journalist, podcast host, lawyer, and activist.
5 events,
Centennial Parlor Event (AM Session)
Centennial Parlor Event (AM Session)
Centennial Parlor Event (AM session) - This session is for women only
Centennial Parlor Event (PM Session)
Centennial Parlor Event (PM Session)
Centennial Parlor Event (PM session) - This session is for men & women
Or Hadash: Israeli Dancing
Or Hadash: Israeli Dancing
Join us for monthly Israeli Dancing Classes with renowned instructor Reut Segall. Classes will be for beginner to intermediate levels – all are welcome! Come to one class, come to them all!
5 events,
RBG’s List of Brave and Brilliant Jewish Women
RBG’s List of Brave and Brilliant Jewish Women
Award-winning journalist Nadine Epstein will discuss her collaboration with the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on a collection of short biographies of inspiring Jewish women. Selected by Ginsburg, these diverse female role models span from biblical times to the present and include two Nobel Prize winners, scientists, performers, social activists, congresswomen, writers, and […]
5 events,
Temple Beth-El Mekor Chayim Open House Weekend
Come see what is so special about TBEMC! RSVP at tbemc.org/rsvp for all programs listed or contact Ellie Barkin at principal@tbemc.org. Family Shabbat in the Park May 19th, 2023 Hanson Park, Cranford Dinner @ 6:00pm Bring your own dairy picnic. Lawn chairs and games are encouraged! Music, fun and dessert will be provided. Kabbalat Shabbat […]
CBI Scotch Plains: Tot Shabbat
CBI Scotch Plains: Tot Shabbat
Join your friends at CBI for a Shabbat celebration filled with singing & stories! Ages 0-5
Bnai Keshet: Kabbalat Shabbat
Bnai Keshet: Kabbalat Shabbat
Join us for a sweet, musical welcome to shabbat. Dinner at 6:30pm. Services begin about 7:30pm. Please register by Wednesday, May 17th so that we may get an accurate count for dinner. Registration link: https://www.bnaikeshet.org/event/kabbalat-shabbat14.html . Bnai Keshet (Children of the Rainbow) is a vibrant congregation affiliated with Reconstructing Judaism that values the diverse backgrounds, […]
2 events,
4 events,
Free Ice Cream Pop-Up in Westfield
Free Ice Cream Pop-Up in Westfield
The season for One Happy Camper's famous FREE (Ice) Scream Truck pop-ups around the community has officially begun! Enjoy a treat while informally learning about awesome Jewish camp options for 2023, 2024 and beyond — day camps, overnight camps, and teen programs too. More locations coming soon. Address provided upon registration. Questions? Contact tracy@onehappycamperNJ.org
JCRC Rekindle Civic Engagement Series
JCRC Rekindle Civic Engagement Series
An exploration of readings and dialog about race relations and strengthening ties in Greater MetroWest among Jewish and Black Christian community members
2 events,
JCHC Board Meeting
JCHC Board Meeting
Board Meeting of the Jewish Community Housing Corporation of Metropolitan NJ
3 events,
Federation Annual Meeting
Federation Annual Meeting
Join us in-person for the 2023 Federation Annual Meeting for a celebration of the vibrant mosaic that makes up our Greater MetroWest community and a look back at all we've accomplished this past year. Highlights of the evening will include a tribute to outgoing president David Saginaw and recognition of this year’s distinguished President’s Bamberger Award honoree, Barbara Drench, and the Cohn Young Leadership Award recipients, and much more.
JCC of Central NJ Bagged with Love
JCC of Central NJ Bagged with Love
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
4 events,
Golda Och Academy Gradation Ceremonies
Golda Och Academy Gradation Ceremonies
Graduation will be held at Congregation Agudath Israel in Caldwell, starting at 5:00 pm with a reception to follow
JFEDGMW NextGen Parlor Meeting with Beth Greenspan
JFEDGMW NextGen Parlor Meeting with Beth Greenspan
JFEDGMW NextGen Parlor Meeting with Beth Greenspan
1 event,
3 events,
Chabad of Union County: Celebrate Shavuot!
Chabad of Union County: Celebrate Shavuot!
Celebrate Shavuot! Hear the Ten Commandments and enjoy cheesecake, Ice cream, and a dairy buffet. Special Kids Program: Make your own Cheesecake pop bouquet! Friday, May 26, 11:00 AM No Charge Sponsorship $100
Bnai Keshet: Kabbalat Shabbat
Bnai Keshet: Kabbalat Shabbat
Join us for a sweet, musical welcome to shabbat. Dinner at 6:30pm. Services begin about 7:30pm. Please register by Wednesday, May 17th so that we may get an accurate count for dinner. Registration link: https://www.bnaikeshet.org/event/kabbalat-shabbat14.html . Bnai Keshet (Children of the Rainbow) is a vibrant congregation affiliated with Reconstructing Judaism that values the diverse backgrounds, […]
2 events,
Bnai Shalom: Tefillah Tot Shabbat Experience
Bnai Shalom: Tefillah Tot Shabbat Experience
Join Bnai Shalom's Rabbi Tobin and Morah Amy for a joyous Shabbat experience with stories, singing, great snacks and so much more!
0 events,
1 event,
1 event,
2 events,
JFEDGMW Unified Allocations Council Committee Mtg.
JFEDGMW Unified Allocations Council Committee Mtg.
JFEDGMW Unified Allocations Council Committee Mtg.
1 event,
5 events,
NextGen Volunteers at the Food Pantry
NextGen Volunteers at the Food Pantry
Join other Greater MetroWest 30s and 40s at the JFS Central Food Pantry to assist with restocking shelves, preparing emergency food bags, and more!
Special Briefing with Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt on the White House Strategy to Counter Antisemitism
Special Briefing with Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt on the White House Strategy to Counter Antisemitism
Last week the Biden Administration released its national strategy to counter antisemitism. This strategy presents a roadmap with government commitments and private sector recommendations to curb the rising antisemitism in American society. Jewish Federations strongly advocated for the creation of the taskforce that led to this report and will be essential for advancing plans to […]
CBI Millburn: Bim Bam Tot Shabbat
CBI Millburn: Bim Bam Tot Shabbat
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.
1 event,
CBI Millburn: Shabbat K’tanim
CBI Millburn: Shabbat K’tanim
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.