Community leaders from across Greater MetroWest NJ* are invited to participate our next Solidarity Mission to Israel. During this 3-day mission, we will stand in solidarity, bear witness, and provide comfort and support to those in need. Cost: $3,100 per person (land only, based on double occupancy), due at registration Highlights will include: Meeting with […]
Teen Israel Leadership Council Meetings For more information, contact Mara Gellman: MGellman@jfedgmw.org
Uncovering our Local History: Part 2 in a Three-Part Immersive Series Examining Racism and Antisemitism in Scotch Plains and Fanwood Flanders Hall publishing, a news press that operated in Scotch Plains and was overseen by a Plainfield High School teacher of German ancestry, was once the largest Nazi printing press in the United States, with […]
Music, fruit, healthy brunch, songs, teachings, friends and a special focus on things that you can do in the course of daily life to help our environment and world! With Singer-Songwriter Karen Kamenetsky and Rabbi Moshe Rudin of Adath Shalom. Come celebrate spring in Israel in the heart of the winter and kindle new hope, […]
How we can use social media effectively to help Israel win the war on the media battlefield, which is the key to winning on the military battlefield and the fight […]
* Acquire the tools to identify and help individuals with mental health challenges. * Get trained in suicide alertness skills *Receive safeTALK certification upon completion YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE AND SAVE A LIFE
Dan Grunfeld is an accomplished writer, a Stanford University graduate, an academic All-American and All-Conference basketball selection at Stanford and someone who played professional basketball for eight seasons in top leagues around the world, including in Germany, Spain and Israel. He is also the son of Ernie Grunfeld, who played 9 years in the NBA, […]
Live braiding with the Challah Prince! Come braid challah with world-renowned artistic challah baker and Instagram star, Idan Chabasov, the Challah Prince. Learn unique dough-braiding techniques, hear Idan’s personal story, […]
Please join us for Baby Fun at our beautiful Jewish Day School, Gottesman Academy (https://www.facebook.com/GRTWANJ)! Our winter session runs every Tuesday (January 23rd-February 13th) from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. This class is for babies 6-24 months. You’ll meet lovely families and friends, enjoy sensory play, live music, and crafts and snacks with your little […]
Join our director team to learn more about what makes Camp Nah-Jee-Wah special!
An engaging multi-session in-person only course for anyone who wants to gain a deeper understanding of Jewish Life. Discover what could be meaningful to you in liberal Judaism. The multi-session course costs $72.00 When you register you will receive the list of books required for this class.
Session 2: Jewish Mutual Responsibility
This session we will explore: Who is our responsibility? What is our responsibility? What does Jewish Mutual Responsibility mean to Jews of younger generations? What is Federation’s role in all of this?
Live braiding with the Challah Prince! Come braid challah with world-renowned artistic challah baker and Instagram star, Idan Chabasov, the Challah Prince. Learn unique dough-braiding techniques, hear Idan’s personal story, […]
Live braiding with the Challah Prince! Come braid challah with world-renowned artistic challah baker and Instagram star, Idan Chabasov, the Challah Prince. Learn unique dough-braiding techniques, hear Idan’s personal story, […]
Join us to hear from Palestinian activist, human rights expert, political analyst, and journalist, Bassem Eid, about his take on the war in Israel/Gaza. "I'm a Palestinian living in East Jerusalem and I've got something to say." Sponsored by Israeli American Council and Hillel of Greater MetroWest NJ. Questions? Contact Rebekah Adelson at radelson@jfedgmw.org.
In the face of worldwide challenges, JDC’s commitment to vulnerable Jewish communities is steadfast. As we remain dedicated to keeping you informed about JDC’s ongoing efforts, join us for a […]
Rav (Rabbi) Abraham Isaac Kook was the first Ashkenazi chief rabbi of the Land of Israel, an important theologian, a foundational thinker of religious Zionism, and the Zionist movement's most […]
Join Rabbi Charlie Popky Thursdays at 12:00PM for a lunchtime look at the weekly Torah portion in preparation for Shabbat.
Join Rabbi Charlie Popky at 12:00PM for a lunchtime look at the weekly Torah portion in preparation for Shabbat. All Thursdays in February – All are welcome: “see” you there!
A presentation by Palestinian human rights activist Bassem Eid. Sponsored by Stand with Us, Israeli American Council, and Hillel of Greater MetroWest NJ. Address will be provided upon registration. Questions? Contact Rebekah Adelson at radelson@jfedgmw.org.
Celebrate 100 years of Federation by participating in one of the many Community Shabbat programs across Greater MetroWest NJ.
Come see what we're all about at our Elizabeth Shabbaton. Join us for exciting Shabbat programming, including prayers on Shabbat evening, morning, and afternoon, an Oneg Shabbat, a sumptuous kiddush. Meet families who have made Elizabeth their home. For more info or to sign up: WhatsApp: (347) 733-6813 or email here.
Early Childhood Shabbat program 9:15 am with song, dance and ritual- 250 children and their teachers, parents/grandparents will be invited to attend. All who enter the building on Feb 2nd from 9-6 will be greeted personally at the door by a JCC professional or Board Member and be invited to participate in Centennial Shabbat by […]
Shabbat dinner for young families with craft rotations related to the Torah portion that week.
We are so excited to partner Shabbat Across GOA with the GMW Centennial Shabbat. GOA families will sign up to be a host family or a guest family and will be matched to enjoy a Shabbat meal together at the host family's home. This is an annual program our community does and we very excited […]
Special Kiddush with a scholar in residence. We will address the robust and long history of the Elizabeth community which dated back at least 100 years - and is still thriving.
B'nai Shalom is celebrating our connection with Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest, including a special presentation during Services by Rabbi Tobin about Federation and a Kiddush Luncheon
We will celebrate the Greater MetroWest Centennial with a dvar torah by the rabbi that connects to the work of Federation as well as an informative talk given by one or a panel of several congregants who will talk about MetroWest programs they have been involved in. We will then enjoy a catered kiddush meal. […]
Mt. Freedom Jewish Center welcomes you to celebrate 100 Years of Jewish Community and Continuity for both Mt. Freedom and Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest. Featuring: • Celebratory kiddush • Jewish Historical Society’s exhibit “Jews of Mount Freedom” • Sneak preview of new MFJC exhibit to be premiered at the Centennial Gala in April
Travel with us to Panama, home to the largest Jewish community in Central America.
Teen Israel Leadership Council Meetings For more information, contact Mara Gellman: MGellman@jfedgmw.org
Let’s gather together at the J for a cinematic dose of charm and tradition in ‘Fiddler on the Roof’! We’ll sing along with Tevye, a village milkman with a heart as big as his dreams, as he navigates the challenges of matchmaking and changing times with his family and neighbors. Whether it’s your first time […]
Join us for a FREE, fun and informative family event! Are you considering sleepaway camp 2024 or 2025? Wondering if Jewish camp is a good fit for your child? Join us for this engaging evening where kids will enjoy supervised STEM fun that includes magnetic tile building, robot challenges and creative projects while parents hear […]
In honor of JDAIM, join Respectability for a conversation with Rabbi Julia Watts Belser about her new book, Loving Our Own Bones.
Gain the tools you need by talking with other teens and a trained professional in a judgment-free zone.
Hear from Carol Moskot, the daughter and granddaughter of Holocaust survivors and a 3G presenter, who uses her grandfather’s love letters to her grandmother to share their remarkable and moving […]
Hatikvah Havurah - Knitting/Crocheting/Crafters: Monday, January 8, 7:00 PM (in person) Announcing a new way to connect with old friends and make some new ones at CBH - Hatikvah Havurah! By its very definition, a havurah is a Jewish fellowship, especially an informal one, to have discussion or prayer. This, new small, special interest group […]
Please join us for Baby Fun at our beautiful Jewish Day School, Gottesman Academy (https://www.facebook.com/GRTWANJ)! Our winter session runs every Tuesday (January 23rd-February 13th) from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. This class is for babies 6-24 months. You’ll meet lovely families and friends, enjoy sensory play, live music, and crafts and snacks with your little […]
An engaging multi-session in-person only course for anyone who wants to gain a deeper understanding of Jewish Life. Discover what could be meaningful to you in liberal Judaism. The multi-session course costs $72.00 When you register you will receive the list of books required for this class.
Session 3: Israel
Learn firsthand about our work in Israel and with the Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI). We will lead a timely discussion on how the attack on October 7 impacted GMW partner communities and how our work has been changed forever.
Join our director team to learn more about what makes Camp Nah-Jee-Wah special!
Join other Greater MetroWest 30s and 40s as we socialize, read, play games, and more with residents of Daughters of Israel* and help bring happiness to their day. Registration is now closed. Be among the first to learn about future events and programs like this — click below to let us know what piques your […]
The Emergent Curriculum Community of Practice (CoP) will convene classroom and leadership educators with medium to advanced experience in child-led, emergent curriculum to learn with one another and take their skills to the next level. This CoP will be led in collaboration with Gatherround Consulting. Through reflective and collaborative practices, participants will build curriculum based […]
Join our informative free webinar, "Building Independence and Safety at Home with the Ring Video Doorbell." In this session, we'll introduce you to the Ring Video Doorbell, providing a comprehensive […]
Contact: Emily Fox at efox@jfedgmw.org.
Let’s get social! Join the Young Family Committee at one of these gatherings near you this winter. This is a great opportunity to meet new friends, network, connect with your GMW community, enjoy artisanal coffee, and participate in a volunteer project, all minus the little ones (although babes in arms are absolutely welcome)! We’re keeping the […]
Touring the JCHC Buildings of Jewish Federation Plaza and Lester Senior Living, and concluding with a light lunch; transportation provided, further details to come. ***Inclement weather/"Snow Date" is on February 15th.
Have you dabbled in using Artificial Intelligence like ChatGPT in your job search or do you shy away from new technology? Don’t let new technology intimidate you. During this webinar, […]
An Open Discussion on the News with Rabbi Charlie! Second Thursday of the Month @ 10:00AM
Temple Har Shalom is proud to offer this special opportunity to make something meaningful while “being immersed in a fusion of Jewish scholarship and creative expression.” This weekend (February 9th - 11th) is made possible thanks to a generous grant from the Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest. We will be welcoming husband-and-wife team Isaac & […]
Join us for our monthly Family Shabbat Experience (Friday evenings) including a participatory service in English & Hebrew followed by a delicious Shabbat Dinner! Registration is required. RSVP to office@whitemeadowtemple.org or (973) 627-4500
Join us for our next Family Shabbat experience: We’ll have a brief participatory service in English & Hebrew, using a special translated and transliterated siddur, so that everyone can follow along. After services, we’ll have a casual, kid-friendly Shabbat dinner with some rituals and songs. It’s an inspiring, educational, and enjoyable experience for all ages. […]
Join Agudath Israel and Harry Klein for a converation about inclusion in honor of JDAIM.
Yaldeinu is CBI Millburn’s Shabbat and High Holiday service for families with children or young adults with disabilities. The 45-minute program is led by an educator using a modified prayer book, creating an interactive experience in a supportive, nurturing environment.
Carmel Gat was visiting her parents in Kibbutz Be’eri when Hamas terrorists took her captive. With the release of hostages, the family received word that Carmel was seen by other hostages leading yoga and meditation for children and women. This event is part of a worldwide effort to dedicate yoga practices to Carmel in hopes […]
Let’s get social! Join the Young Family Committee at one of these gatherings near you this winter. This is a great opportunity to meet new friends, network, connect with your GMW community, enjoy artisanal coffee, and participate in a volunteer project, all minus the little ones (although babes in arms are absolutely welcome)! We’re keeping the […]
Join us for a critical webinar hosted by The Jewish Agency for Israel. Former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert will offer crucial insights into the war with Hamas, shedding light on strategic decisions, military operations, and the complex international dynamics at play. Learn about how we are supporting Israeli victims affected by the recent October 7 […]
Unlocking Your Child’s ADHD Superpowers with Beth Roth, MS, OTR/L, ADHD-CCSP Embracing a positive approach, as well as understanding one’s own ADHD, organization, and self-confidence, in combination with appropriate supports are the keys to success for a child with ADHD. Let’s explore together!
Please join us for Baby Fun at our beautiful Jewish Day School, Gottesman Academy (https://www.facebook.com/GRTWANJ)! Our winter session runs every Tuesday (January 23rd-February 13th) from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. This class is for babies 6-24 months. You’ll meet lovely families and friends, enjoy sensory play, live music, and crafts and snacks with your little […]
Come together as a community at the annual Florida Reception at a private home in Boca Raton. You’ll hear from Jacob Baime, CEO of Israel on Campus Coalition (ICC), who will speak to us about antisemitism and current challenges on college campuses. Light Bites • Kosher dietary laws observed Space is limited. *Address provided upon […]
An engaging multi-session in-person only course for anyone who wants to gain a deeper understanding of Jewish Life. Discover what could be meaningful to you in liberal Judaism. The multi-session course costs $72.00 When you register you will receive the list of books required for this class.
The Conservative Movement’s Committee on Jewish Law and Standards is proud to present the International Seminar for Halakhic Study, a movement-wide seminar in which Conservative/Masorti congregations, communities, and schools will come together to study a specific teshuvah (Legal Responsum) of the CJLS. This year, we will learn two: the teshuvot co-authored by Marcus Mordecai Schwartz […]
Early childhood educators will leave this interactive workshop with increased confidence in identifying and communicating developmental observations to caregivers. The conversation will focus on practical strategies for creating and maintaining a positive and collaborative home-school partnership. Educators will have ample opportunity to share and learn from each other's experiences. Lunch will be served at noon, […]
In honor of Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance & Inclusion Month, spend a morning volunteering in one of Friendship Circle's LifeTown* Shoppes. You might model the role of shopkeeper, banker, or supermarket clerk in this simulated village that teaches students with disabilities social skills, money and time management, communication skills, and more. Participants must be 18 […]
Touring the JCHC Buildings of Jewish Federation Plaza and Lester Senior Living, and concluding with a light lunch; transportation provided, further details to come. ***Inclement weather/"Snow Date" is on February 15th.
Join Rabbi Charlie Popky Thursdays at 12:00PM for a lunchtime look at the weekly Torah portion in preparation for Shabbat.
Join Rabbi Charlie Popky at 12:00PM for a lunchtime look at the weekly Torah portion in preparation for Shabbat. All Thursdays in February – All are welcome: “see” you there!
The third Shabbat of every month at 5pm at Temple B'nai Or in Morristown. All families with children up to age seven are welcome to learn, to play, and to grow together. Torah Explorers B'Yachad (Together) - Exploring the world of Jewish Values. Join us for fun and enriching activities, t'fillah, and song. Stay for […]
Alex Elegudin will be the guest speaker at Bnai Keshet Synagogue’s Disability Awareness Shabbat service on February 17, 2024. Services are from 10AM-12PM at 99 S. Fullerton Ave., Montclair, NJ. All are welcome! After a life-changing spinal cord injury in 2003, Elegudin became a quadriplegic. An accomplished accessibility professional and advocate with over a decade […]
Rabbi Hanan Schlesinger and Noor A'wad of Roots. Noor A'wad, a Palestinian activist, and Rabbi Hanan, an Orthodox Israeli settler, are among the leaders of Roots/Shorashim/Judur, an Israeli-Palestinian grassroots initiative for understanding and non-violence. They represent a unique network of local Palestinians and Israelis living in the West Bank who have come to see each […]
Join us Saturday evenings as Rabbi Charlie leads us in a Zoom Havdalah service. All are welcome – “see” you there!
Teen Israel Leadership Council Meeting For more information contact Mara Gellman: MGellman@jfedgmw.org
We seem to be living in an evermore polarized society, dominated by voices of anger, resentment, and even violence. When we seem so far apart, how do we join in dialogue, to listen, learn, and understand each other? With Rabbi Bob Carroll – Board Chair of the Interfaith Encounter Association in Jerusalem. Rabbi Carroll holds […]
A discussion with Beth Steinberg, co-founder of Shutaf, an Inclusion program in Israel. Special focus on how recent events have impacted the Special Needs population in Israel.
The Conservative Movement’s Committee on Jewish Law and Standards is proud to present the International Seminar for Halakhic Study, a movement-wide seminar in which Conservative/Masorti congregations, communities, and schools will come together to study a specific teshuvah (Legal Responsum) of the CJLS. This year, we will learn two: the teshuvot co-authored by Marcus Mordecai Schwartz […]
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! Join the fun the third Wednesday of each month beginning October 18
Join us for a book talk and community conversation about disability politics that reimagines disability in the Bible and contemporary culture. Rabbi Julia Watts Belser shares from her new book, Loving Our Own Bones: Disability Wisdom and the Spiritual Subversiveness of Knowing Ourselves Whole.
Join our director team to learn more about what makes Camp Nah-Jee-Wah special!
Travel with the JCC to Cuba. Please visit our website (https://jccmetrowest.org/programs/adult-enrichment/trips/#overview) for further information.
If you are over fifty you no doubt will experience some ageism during your job search. What are some of the strategies you can employ to combat ageism? Explore strategies including online learning, technology, research, negotiation, and presentation skills. What you say and how you come across will be just as important as the skills […]
Join Rabbi Charlie Popky Thursdays at 12:00PM for a lunchtime look at the weekly Torah portion in preparation for Shabbat.
Join Rabbi Charlie Popky at 12:00PM for a lunchtime look at the weekly Torah portion in preparation for Shabbat. All Thursdays in February – All are welcome: “see” you there!
Two years of conflict have cast a long shadow over Ukraine, with the Jewish community continuing to face harsh realities of the ongoing crisis. From the very beginning, JDC has been a lifeline of hope for the most vulnerable and as winter tightens its grip, our commitment only grows stronger. Join us for a Special […]
Join us Saturday evenings as Rabbi Charlie leads us in a Zoom Havdalah service. All are welcome – “see” you there!
Congregation Shomrei Emunah In Montclair, NJ is proud to partner with Moving Traditions to launch a Tzelem group for LGBTQ+ teens. This group is open to 7th - 12th graders across the MetroWest NJ region who identify as LGBTQ+. The goal of this group is to create a safe space for queer Jewish teens of […]
In honor of Jewish Disabilities Awareness, Acceptance and Inclusion Month (JDAIM) in February, the JCC of Central NJ is hosting a Special Needs Resource Fair and publishing its 4th annual Special Needs Resource Directory.
UJA Campaign Chair Michele Landau hosts a special brunch reception for our Federation’s most generous supporters to meet and hear firsthand from our Israeli partnership delegation. Meet the brave and resilient Israelis who survived the unspeakable horrors of October 7 and its aftermath. From those displaced in the Gaza envelope to survivors of the siege […]
Join us for a walk to continue to raise awareness about the hostages being held in Gaza For more information, contact Scott Kessler at scottmkessler@gmail.com
The Conservative Movement’s Committee on Jewish Law and Standards is proud to present the International Seminar for Halakhic Study, a movement-wide seminar in which Conservative/Masorti congregations, communities, and schools will come together to study a specific teshuvah (Legal Responsum) of the CJLS. This year, we will learn two: the teshuvot co-authored by Marcus Mordecai Schwartz […]
Meeting of Israel Partnership Network Delegation and JSDD WAE Center participants.
Beena & Steve Levy, Foundation President, host a special reception in Morris County with our Israeli partnership delegation. Meet the brave and resilient Israelis who survived the unspeakable horrors of October 7 and its aftermath. From those displaced in the Gaza envelope to survivors of the siege in Ofakim/Merchavim, hear their powerful firsthand accounts of […]
Our NextGen community is invited to this unique opportunity to learn floral design techniques from a local florist and create beautiful bouquets to be delivered to Holocaust survivors. Meet new people and spread light from one generation to another during this time of darkness. You’ll also hear from Federation’s Director of Holocaust Education, Ilyse Shainbrown, […]
Please join us for Baby Fun, every Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. until May 21st. This class is for babies 6-24 months. You’ll meet lovely families and friends, enjoy sensory play, live music, and crafts and snacks with your little one. No class: 2/20, 4/23, or 4/30 Please RSVP to join - https://form.jotform.com/232055038778158 […]
Please join Jodi Murnick in meeting a hearing first-hand accounts from brave and resilient Israelis about their experiences on Oct. 7 and its aftermath. These individuals were either residents of the Gaza envelope and have been displaced or were victims of the siege that occurred in the southern city of Ofakim/Merchavim.
Meeting of Israel Partnership Network Delegation and the GMW Federation, JCF and Women’s Philanthropy boards.
An engaging multi-session in-person only course for anyone who wants to gain a deeper understanding of Jewish Life. Discover what could be meaningful to you in liberal Judaism. The multi-session course costs $72.00 When you register you will receive the list of books required for this class.
Session 4: Joint Distribution Committee (JDC)
We will embark on a journey with our partners at the Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) to learn how our Federation creates a living bridge between our Greater MetroWest community, Israel, and Jewish communities around the world. We will also learn how the JDC took immediate action and responded to the attacks on October 7.
This three-part series with Rabbi Lauren Tuchman will be anchored by classic Jewish texts that invite us into a conversation about kavod habriot (human dignity) and how this foundational value is as important now as it has ever been. Each webinar will cover practical, actionable strategies for ensuring that your synagogue, school and community have […]
Join people from across North America as we come together, virtually, from diverse backgrounds and viewpoints to harness our collective power in breaking down the barriers to fully inclusive and flourishing Jewish communities.
Celebrate JDAIM with RespectAbility by joining us in a conversation about the upcoming film THIRTEEN. Based on a true story, THIRTEEN is a short film about a mother fighting to have a Bat Mitzvah for her disabled and terminally ill daughter in a synagogue that refuses to break from tradition. During this exclusive event, we’ll […]
Congregational Educators' PD Network Series For more information, contact Emily Fox: efox@jfedgmw.org
Please join in meeting a hearing first-hand accounts from brave and resilient Israelis about their experiences on Oct. 7 and its aftermath. These individuals were either residents of the Gaza envelope and have been displaced or were victims of the siege that occurred in the southern city of Ofakim/Merchavim, or were displaced in the North.
GMW Rabbis, Cantors, and Congregational Education Directors are invited to meet with Michal Zur, Director of Global Connections, Israel Office, and a delegation from our partner communities in Israel. The goal of this visit is for them to share their experience and that of our partner communities during October 7th and its aftermath throughout the […]
Join Rabbi Charlie Popky Thursdays at 12:00PM for a lunchtime look at the weekly Torah portion in preparation for Shabbat.
Please join us for our Kindergarten Program at Gottesman RTW Academy. Have a chance to learn more about our program and how it can be personalized to meet each student's […]
Let’s get social! Join the Young Family Committee at one of these gatherings near you this winter. This is a great opportunity to meet new friends, network, connect with your […]
Join Rabbi Julie, Rabbi Ari, & Cantor Lorna for a special Shabbat experience just for 0-5 year olds and their adult companions, followed by community dinner.
Join us for a fun-filled interactive hour of play. Meet other Jewish families in the community, and explore Jewish values through stories, songs, snacks, crafts, and movement. WE WELCOME EVERYONE […]
As part of its ongoing education series, the Cultivating Anti-Racism committee at BK has invited Dr. Khyati Joshi, a professor of Education at Fairleigh Dickinson University and expert on fostering […]
For over the past 8 years, Adath Shalom has been hosting monthly programming for adults in the community who have special needs. Many guests join us from Jewish Services for […]
