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Travel with the JCC to Norway. Please contact Sharon Gordon, 973-530-3480, for more information.
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Find out why there’s no place like Temple Sholom! Get ready for bubbles, freeze dancing, and a foam scavenger hunt! All ages welcome (littles under 5 need an adult in […] |
2 events,
The Union Y Community Lunch Program, sponsored by the Union County Division on Aging, provides nutritious kosher lunches for adults ages 60+ in a warm, welcoming environment that encourages friendship, […]
$3
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4 events,
Summer Caregiver & Me Meetups – Weekly Summer Fun! ☀️💦 Join us for weekly summer fun at GRTWA! Bring your child (ages 0–4) dressed in their bathing suit and ready […]
Free
The Union Y Community Lunch Program, sponsored by the Union County Division on Aging, provides nutritious kosher lunches for adults ages 60+ in a warm, welcoming environment that encourages friendship, […]
$3
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Drop-in every Wednesday to shmooze, chat, ask questions, and hear topics of interest! |
4 events,
Meet other moms and caregivers while your toddler learns and explores! Themes will include Jewish holidays and culture.
The Union Y Community Lunch Program, sponsored by the Union County Division on Aging, provides nutritious kosher lunches for adults ages 60+ in a warm, welcoming environment that encourages friendship, […]
$3
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Join us at our Fall Open House! Meet our clergy and staff, tour our beautiful campus, and learn how Congregation Agudath Israel offers Jewish life and community for people of […] |
4 events,
Join us for a fun, engaging and welcoming Jewish moment with friends- Shabbat Shapers is for young children (pre-school) and a caregiver. Come by for weekly songs, stories, crafts, snacks […]
Free
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Join Temple Sholom: 5:00 pm Shabbat Services followed by a community BBQ. Mains & Drinks will be provided, please bring a side or dessert to share.
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Wrap up the summer with one more beautiful evening by the lake! This special bonus Shabbat on the Beach begins with services at 6:00PM, followed by Oneg. There is no […] |
3 events,
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Join clergy and congregants from local congregations for an evening of reflection ahead of the High Holy Days, beginning with a reception followed by Havdallah, a panel discussion with clergy, […]
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Selichot is the beginning of the season of renewal and repentance- hear the stirring biopic of an amazing young musician who faced and overcame tragedy to wrest meaning and healing […] |
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1 event, |
5 events,
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Golf Tournament, Tennis, Pickleball and Card Party
The Union Y Community Lunch Program, sponsored by the Union County Division on Aging, provides nutritious kosher lunches for adults ages 60+ in a warm, welcoming environment that encourages friendship, […]
$3
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Join TBEMC and PJ Library for a sweet and joyful pre-Rosh HaShanah celebration designed especially for families with young children! This fun, family-friendly event is best suited for children in preschool through 2nd grade, and grandparents are warmly invited to attend with their grandchildren. Together, we’ll get ready to welcome the Jewish New Year through […]
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For families with young children Best for children in preschool - 2nd grade Grandparents are welcome to attend with their grandchildren Join us for Yummy Snacks, Songs, Story time, crafts […]
Free
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Union County Torah Center – Chabad to Host Interactive “Shofar Factory” Experience for Children WESTFIELD, N.J. — Union County Torah Center – Chabad invites children and their families to an […]
$10
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7 events,
Summer Caregiver & Me Meetups – Weekly Summer Fun! ☀️💦 Join us for weekly summer fun at GRTWA! Bring your child (ages 0–4) dressed in their bathing suit and ready […]
Free
The Union Y Community Lunch Program, sponsored by the Union County Division on Aging, provides nutritious kosher lunches for adults ages 60+ in a warm, welcoming environment that encourages friendship, […]
$3
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Drop-in every Wednesday to shmooze, chat, ask questions, and hear topics of interest! |
3 events,
Meet other moms and caregivers while your toddler learns and explores! Themes will include Jewish holidays and culture.
The Union Y Community Lunch Program, sponsored by the Union County Division on Aging, provides nutritious kosher lunches for adults ages 60+ in a warm, welcoming environment that encourages friendship, […]
$3
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We're thrilled to announce the return of USY to Morris County- a fun, inclusive, self-powered Jewish youth group for all Jewish teens! |
5 events,
Celebrate the High Holidays with the Union County Torah Center – Chabad The Union County Torah Center – Chabad invites the community to join its inspiring and meaningful High Holiday […]
$1800
Friday, September 11 — Erev Rosh Hashanah 7:30pm — Erev Rosh Hashanah Services, marking the start of the High Holy Days. Saturday, September 12 — Rosh Hashanah 9:00–9:45am — Rosh […]
Join us for a fun, engaging and welcoming Jewish moment with friends- Shabbat Shapers is for young children (pre-school) and a caregiver. Come by for weekly songs, stories, crafts, snacks […]
Free
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Join us to kick off the Jewish New Year with a fun, musical Rosh Hashanah service. Bring a chair or blanket, bring the kids, and bring friends (we'll bring the […] |
7 events,
Join Chabad of Morristown for warm, welcoming High Holiday services at the Hyatt Regency in Morristown. Rosh Hashanah services are September 12–13, and Yom Kippur services are September 20–21. No […] 
We are pleased to offer a special High Holiday service for individuals with disabilities and their families on both Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Everyone is welcome to join us […]
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Free and open to all, Temple Sholom’s Children's services intertwine prayers, guitar music, storytelling, and age-appropriate worship to create meaningful High Holy Days experiences for families with newborns through second graders. Children's Services are led by Temple Sholom’s own Rabbi Emily and Cantor Sharlein. There's no cost to attend, but we do ask that you […] 
Be our guests as we welcome the new year with musical services for the whole family, or join us in our main sanctuary for a traditional conservative Jewish service. Reserve […]
Free
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8 events,
Be our guests as we welcome the new year with musical services for the whole family, or join us in our main sanctuary for a traditional conservative Jewish service. Reserve […]
Free
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Pray & Play is Temple Sholom’s informal and fun worship experience for families with newborns through five year olds (older siblings are always welcome) featuring singing, dancing, and sitting on the floor! We will “sneak in” to the Main Service to hear the shofar blast, then continue with a nosh and play time. Free and […]
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Celebrate the Jewish New Year with family, friends, and community at Taylor Park! Enjoy playground time, sports activities, and holiday fun for all ages, along with a family-friendly Tashlich experience by the water as we reflect, renew, and welcome a sweet new year together. All ages are welcome! |
5 events,
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A confidential space for LGBTQ+ adults who are Orthodox, formerly Orthodox, or Orthodox-adjacent to access peer support, share their experiences, and connect and gain insights from others. |
8 events,
The Union Y Community Lunch Program, sponsored by the Union County Division on Aging, provides nutritious kosher lunches for adults ages 60+ in a warm, welcoming environment that encourages friendship, […]
$3
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Kick off election season at Tovah’s (formerly NCJW/Essex’s) annual Power Up the Vote event. Join us on September 15 between 12:30 pm and 2 pm in Livingston to learn more […] 
In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, join the Holocaust Resource Center, Human Rights Institute, and Council on Global Education and Citizenship for a virtual three-part presentation series: World Without Genocide. […]
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9 events,
Summer Caregiver & Me Meetups – Weekly Summer Fun! ☀️💦 Join us for weekly summer fun at GRTWA! Bring your child (ages 0–4) dressed in their bathing suit and ready […]
Free
The Union Y Community Lunch Program, sponsored by the Union County Division on Aging, provides nutritious kosher lunches for adults ages 60+ in a warm, welcoming environment that encourages friendship, […]
$3
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Drop-in every Wednesday to shmooze, chat, ask questions, and hear topics of interest!
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Celebrate 50 years of Saturday Night Live through its unforgettable Jewish writers, performers, and sketches, featuring classic video clips with Jon Lovitz, Adam Sandler, Billy Crystal, Andy Samberg, Jerry Seinfeld, […]
$15
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Join us for Monthly Israeli Dancing Classes with Renowned Instructor Reut Segall! Whether you’re a beginner or have some experience, everyone is welcome to join the fun! Come to one […]
$15
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11 events,
Meet other moms and caregivers while your toddler learns and explores! Themes will include Jewish holidays and culture.
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Ready to walk into your next interview and actually sound like the expert you are? If it's been a while since your last interview - or if nerves have started […]
Free
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How do we understand today’s headlines through the lens of Jewish values and thoughtful conversation? Our monthly discussion group, led by Rabbi Charlie Popky, creates space to explore complex current […]
Free
The Union Y Community Lunch Program, sponsored by the Union County Division on Aging, provides nutritious kosher lunches for adults ages 60+ in a warm, welcoming environment that encourages friendship, […]
$3
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JCF Presents: Where Leadership, Philanthropy, and Impact Meet Featuring Bruce Pearl and Mark Wilf Join the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater MetroWest NJ for an exclusive evening with Bruce Pearl and Mark Wilf, […] |
4 events,
Join us for a fun, engaging and welcoming Jewish moment with friends- Shabbat Shapers is for young children (pre-school) and a caregiver. Come by for weekly songs, stories, crafts, snacks […]
Free
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4 events, |
7 events,
Sunday, September 20 — Kol Nidre services featuring choir and guest musicians. 7:30pm — Kol Nidre Service, marking the start of Yom Kippur with the traditional evening prayer of atonement. […]
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Opening / orientation for teen programming: Diller, Iris, Student2Student, TILC, Interfaith
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It is tradition to visit the gravesites of loved ones during the high holidays. Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ — together with the Essex County Sheriff’s Dept., Newark Police Dept., […] |
7 events,
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Free and open to all, Temple Sholom’s Children's services intertwine prayers, guitar music, storytelling, and age-appropriate worship to create a meaningful High Holy Days experience for families with newborns through second graders. Children's Services are led by Temple Sholom’s own Rabbi Emily and Cantor Sharlein. There's no cost to attend, but we do ask that […]
Be our guests as we welcome the new year with musical services for the whole family, or join us in our main sanctuary for a traditional conservative Jewish service. Reserve […]
Free
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5 events,
The Union Y Community Lunch Program, sponsored by the Union County Division on Aging, provides nutritious kosher lunches for adults ages 60+ in a warm, welcoming environment that encourages friendship, […]
$3
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Learn how hearing loss, tinnitus, and brain health are connected. Presented by Rhee Nesson, Au.D. expert speaker, author, Certified Dementia and Tinnitus practitioner, and Founder of Hearing Doctors of New […]
Free
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10 events,
Summer Caregiver & Me Meetups – Weekly Summer Fun! ☀️💦 Join us for weekly summer fun at GRTWA! Bring your child (ages 0–4) dressed in their bathing suit and ready to splash in our GRTWA Splash Pad. Children will enjoy: 💦 Water play activities 🎨 Crafts 🛝 Playground fun 👨👩👧👦 Time to connect with other […]
Free
The Union Y Community Lunch Program, sponsored by the Union County Division on Aging, provides nutritious kosher lunches for adults ages 60+ in a warm, welcoming environment that encourages friendship, […]
$3
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Drop-in every Wednesday to shmooze, chat, ask questions, and hear topics of interest!
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In 2026, not only are we celebrating the 250th anniversary of the birth of the USA, but also the 100th anniversary of the death of artist Mary Cassatt. Janet Mandel […]
$15
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6 events,
Meet other moms and caregivers while your toddler learns and explores! Themes will include Jewish holidays and culture.
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Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest is partnering with The Giving Square and Coriphery Holistic Consulting Solutions to bring a dynamic new philanthropy/tzedakah curriculum to seven of our congregational schools! Designed for fifth graders, this eight-session program culminates in a hands-on experience where students allocate $1,000 to a local organization of their choosing. Clergy and educators […]
The Union Y Community Lunch Program, sponsored by the Union County Division on Aging, provides nutritious kosher lunches for adults ages 60+ in a warm, welcoming environment that encourages friendship, […]
$3
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Join the Institute for Curriculum Services (ICS) and the Holocaust Resource Center at Kean University for a webinar exploring how early Jewish civic action helped expand religious liberty in America […] |
9 events,
Join us for a fun, engaging and welcoming Jewish moment with friends- Shabbat Shapers is for young children (pre-school) and a caregiver. Come by for weekly songs, stories, crafts, snacks […]
Free
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Join us for a fun-filled Sukkot Family Evening at CBI! Enjoy a magic show for all children, followed by Bim Bam/Beyond Bim Bam Shabbat songs, games, and activities, and end […]
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Join us on for a brief, family-friendly Shabbat service followed by dinner together in the sukkah! Sukkot is a celebration of community, hospitality, and gathering together with family and friends—and what better way to celebrate than sharing a Shabbat meal under the sukkah? We’ll shake the lulav, enjoy dinner together, and celebrate this joyful holiday. 
Join Temple Har Shalom for an age appropriate monthly Tot Shabbat service filled with music, movement and PJ Library stories. Join us afterwards for a child friendly pizza dinner and schmoozing!
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Join us for a brief, family-friendly Shabbat service followed by dinner together in the sukkah! Sukkot is a celebration of community, hospitality, and gathering together with family and friends—and what […]
$18
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4 events,
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Environmental Shabbat with Guest Speaker Allison Zinbarg Nagelberg, Esq. Lessons for Sustaining the Environment Sponsored by the Jerry Sepinwall Jewish Environmental Fund at CAI, and Presented by the CAI Environmental […] |
5 events,
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Come join the Pinemere Team up at camp for a Tour, lunch and fun activities for your future campers!
Free
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Young Adults: Join us in the sukkah for a meaningful and creative afternoon as we make vision boards together, guided by Rabbi Eden Anolick. Rabbinic Intern Zoe Dressner-Wolberg will explore what […] |
5 events, |
6 events,
The Union Y Community Lunch Program, sponsored by the Union County Division on Aging, provides nutritious kosher lunches for adults ages 60+ in a warm, welcoming environment that encourages friendship, […]
$3
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Learn how to move with confidence through perimenopause and menopause. This workshop explores how hormonal changes impact strength, energy, and recovery, and how to adapt your fitness routine to support […]
Free
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10 events,
Summer Caregiver & Me Meetups – Weekly Summer Fun! ☀️💦 Join us for weekly summer fun at GRTWA! Bring your child (ages 0–4) dressed in their bathing suit and ready […]
Free
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Join us for our annual Sukkot the Vote event in advance of the November elections. Gather under the Sukkah at a private home in Livingston to write letters to voters […]
The Union Y Community Lunch Program, sponsored by the Union County Division on Aging, provides nutritious kosher lunches for adults ages 60+ in a warm, welcoming environment that encourages friendship, […]
$3
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Drop-in every Wednesday to shmooze, chat, ask questions, and hear topics of interest! |
8 events,
Meet other moms and caregivers while your toddler learns and explores! Themes will include Jewish holidays and culture.
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Feeling stuck or unsure of where to head next in your career? You're not alone. Based on insights from over 160 interviews with professionals, the Career River is a method […]
Free
The Union Y Community Lunch Program, sponsored by the Union County Division on Aging, provides nutritious kosher lunches for adults ages 60+ in a warm, welcoming environment that encourages friendship, […]
$3
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Kick off the New Year with Next Chapter (ages 55+ish) and the Center for Volunteerism for a meaningful evening of service, connection, and community. Together, we'll prepare nut butter and […] |
5 events,
Join us for a fun, engaging and welcoming Jewish moment with friends- Shabbat Shapers is for young children (pre-school) and a caregiver. Come by for weekly songs, stories, crafts, snacks […]
Free
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Questions? Contact Jill Pascol at [email protected].
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