Spreading Kindness in Our Community in West Essex

West Essex*

Participate in a variety of activities, including coloring, writing letters, and assembling donation bags filled with items for organizations like Oasis, Isaiah House, Love Letters for Literacy, and Color a […]

Passover Story & Crafts Hour

Union County Torah Center - Chabad 111 Laurel Place, Westfield, NJ, United States

Sunday, March 30 at 11:00 AM Union County Torah Center-Chabad, 111 Laurel Place, Westfield, NJ Children will enjoy an age-appropriate craft session while listening to the inspiring story of Passover and learning about its traditions. This hands-on experience will help them connect with the holiday in a meaningful way. Admission is $5 per child. Every […]

$5

Tour Day at Camp Nah-Jee-Wah!

Milford, PA 570 Sawkill Road, Milford, NJ, United States

Join our Director team for a tour of Camp Nah-Jee-Wah alongside other interested families. Light refreshments will be served!

Free
Event Series Community Mitzvah Day 2025

Empower Women By Packing Essential Hygiene Kits in Whippany

Whippany*

Join us for an inspiring and meaningful event as we pack hygiene kits for women in need through Dignity Grows! Your participation will help provide essential hygiene products to support and empower women in our community. These kits will be donated to local organizations, including a women’s shelter and food pantries, ensuring that dignity grows […]

Event Series Community Mitzvah Day 2025

Assemble Meals with Rise Against Hunger in Scotch Plains

Scotch Plains*

Experience hands-on, start-to-finish meal assembly by working together to create life-changing meal packages for those in need with Rise Against Hunger.  Embrace the Jewish value of Tzedakah-charity-by packing nutrient-dense meals for refugees. These efforts bring sustenance and hope to vulnerable communities worldwide. This event is open to volunteers of all ages. Registration is now closed. […]

Event Series Community Mitzvah Day 2025

Provide Needed Passover Food (afternoon session) in Whippany

Whippany*

Passover reminds us of our journey from slavery to freedom, and one of its central themes is Zecher L’tziyat Mitzrayim—remembering the Exodus from Egypt. By packing Passover supplies for those in need, we ensure that every member of our community has the opportunity to participate in this sacred holiday and fulfill the mitzvot of the Seder. […]

Event Series Community Mitzvah Day 2025

Pack Sandwiches & Paint Rocks with JESPY House in South Orange

South Orange*

Join clients of JESPY House (adults with developmental disabilities) for two meaningful projects that encompass the Jewish value of Hachnasat Orchim–welcoming guests, while also fostering compassion and enabling community building. Participants will make sunflower butter and jelly sandwich lunch bags to donate to Jewish Family Service Central to benefit Union County community members in need, […]

Event Series Community Mitzvah Day 2025

Give Back and Make an Impact in Bloomfield

Bloomfield*

Join us for a day of giving back! We have three impactful volunteer projects lined up: assembling period supply kits for a food pantry, writing thank-you notes to firefighters and creating Passover cards for residents of a local nursing home. This event is open to volunteers of all ages, so bring the whole family to […]

Event Series Community Mitzvah Day 2025

Craft Blankets and Toys for Pets in Shelters in Livingston

Livingston*

Reflect the Jewish value of Tza'ar Ba'alei Chayim–compassion for animals–and give back with your hands and heart by making blankets and toys for animals in shelters. This project provides comfort to animals in need and teaches kindness toward all living creatures.  Your creations will bring comfort and joy to shelter pets awaiting their forever homes. […]

Event Series Community Mitzvah Day 2025

Plant and Decorate Succulents with Local Seniors in Whippany

Whippany*

Get ready to unleash your creativity while making a meaningful impact! Join us for a fun, hands-on succulent potting and decorating event at a local senior residence. You’ll help create beautiful, personalized succulent arrangements that will brighten the residents' rooms and bring a little extra joy to their day. No gardening experience required—just a desire […]

Or Hadash: Cooking with Jackie

Or Hadash 153 White Meadow Road, Rockaway, NJ, United States

Together with dietitian & nutritionist (& Or Hadash member) Jackie Topol, we’ll create a few dishes for Passover! Learn new recipes with some interesting nutrition info & cooking tips.

$20

Or Hadash: Cooking with Jackie

Or Hadash 153 White Meadow Road, Rockaway, NJ, United States

Together with dietitian & nutritionist (& Or Hadash member) Jackie Topol, we’ll create a few dishes for Passover! Learn new recipes with some interesting nutrition info & cooking tips.

$15

Evening with Rakefet Ginsberg

MJCBY, Morristown 177 Speedwell Ave, Morristown, NJ

An Evening with Rakefet Ginsberg, CEO of the Masorti Movement in Israel Join us for an inspiring evening with Rakefet Ginsberg, CEO of the Masorti Movement in Israel, as she engages with our community on the pivotal role American Jews play in shaping Israel's future in the wake of October 7th. This timely event coincides […]