What is the Bible, and how did those books become sacred literature? And why do we read some but not other books and chapters as part of Jewish liturgy? Bible Scholar Dr. Alan Cooper will be our teacher exploring these questions, and introduce the third section of Tanakh (Ketuvim) as part of the Oheb Reads: […]
Join us for monthly Israeli Dancing classes with Reut Segall! We meet on Wednesdays at MJCBY from 7 to 8pm. The registration link is attached. No prior experience is necessary. […]
What makes someone influential? How can you effectively convince others over to your views? What steps can you take to communicate your ideas with greater impact? This webinar will explore these questions and more. Drawing on the art and science of influence and persuasion, we will dive deep into the principles of human behavior that […]
Session 6: Pillar Refinement & Definitions (Virtual) Session 6B: JFGMW Financial Analysis (Virtual) Session 7: Focus Groups Insights Presentation (Virtual) Session 8: Priorities, Goals and Program Hypothesis (In-Person) Session 9: Refine, Adjust and Finalize Key Components (In-Person) Session 10: Affirm and Adjust Strategy Framework (Virtual) Questions? Contact Jacci Goforth at [email protected]
Join Rabbi Charlie Popky at 12:00PM for a lunchtime look at the weekly Torah portion in preparation for Shabbat.
JCF Board Meeting via Zoom For more information, contact Heather Sorkin: [email protected]
April 3 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Post-screening Q&A with filmmaker Sandi DuBowski Director: Sandi DuBowski 2024, USA, 105 minutes English, Hebrew, & Yiddish with English subtitles Documentary Ticket Price: $18 Filmed over 21 years by Sandi DuBowski, director of the groundbreaking documentary Trembling Before G-d, this absorbing documentary follows Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie’s epic […]
Join us for an informal Shabbat experience geared toward birth – 5 year olds and their adults. Older siblings are always welcome! The morning incorporates music, storytelling, dance and parachute time to celebrate Shabbat together. After the worship experience, families join together for bagel brunch, schmoozing and free play time. Pray& Play begins at 10am.
Adath Shalom hosts an Open Door Minyan on a monthly basis for adults in the community who have special needs of any kind. Guests join from JSDD group homes, other group homes, and/or private familial settings. A one hour service includes an adapted hands-on prayerbook. Guests receive aliyot (parts in hebrew and/or english) throughout the […]
Join us for a pre-Passover pizza dinner & art project! Saturday, April 5th, 7pm we'll eat pizza & then decorate bags creating our own personal “Afikomen” bags-to store the half-piece of matzah broken & hidden during the Passover Seder, to be eaten as a dessert after the meal. We'll also make matzoh! $10 pp for […]
Teens participating in the Interfaith Teen Leadership program will travel to Washington, DC. Trip will include visits to the African American History Museum and the Holocaust Museum.
Adath Shalom Adath Shalojm's Holiday Hoppers - Time for Pesach! April 6 9:30 am Awesome activities for you Pesach Seder! Bake some Matzah, Search fro Chametz, and share passover songs and games with friends! Registration is required for security purposes. Free to all! Ages 2-5 and a caregiver. Click below to register: https://www.adathshalom.net/event/holiday-hoppers1.html
All proceeds go to the Adath Shalom Religious School! $25 Per person/ $75 for the family. Tickets include Brunch. Come for the trivia, stay for the fun! Open to the community! 🔍 Test your speed and knowledge! Fun for all ages and stages. A mix of fast-paced Trivia Topics. 🎬 Pop Culture 🎶 Music 🍔 […]
You are Invited! Sunday, April 6th, 2025, 12:30pm, TBO Social Hall. Come join TBO's own, Geoffrey Weinman, Professor Emeritus and former Dean of the Arts an Sciences at FDU, as we explore the great composer, Irving Berlin! Please RSVP by or before 4/4/25, so we know how much food to order! (We'll serve a delicious […]
Model Matzah Bakery – A Hands-On Family Experience Sunday, April 6 at 1:00 PM Union County Torah Center-Chabad, 111 Laurel Place, Westfield, NJ Families are invited to participate in a unique, interactive Model Matzah Bakery experience. Children will mix, knead, roll, and bake their very own round Shmura Matzah, following the traditional process. This exciting […]
Join us for a Monday Evening Hangout hosted by and for LGBTQ+ Jewish youth ages 13-18. Discussions, games, and more await!
In this session, award-winning historian and educator Dr. Jake Newsome will equip participants with the knowledge and tools they need to confidently teach about how and why the Nazi regime targeted LGBTQ+ people during the era of the Holocaust. The session will include a keynote lecture that provides an overview of the history, an introduction […]
Co-sponsored by JCRC, Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest and Jewish Labor Committee. Annual Labor Seder.
Committee Meeting on Zoom for the members of Next Chapter. Questions? Contact Andrea Bergman at [email protected]
Join your PJ Library friends for a morning of fun! JCC MetroWest invites you to an informal morning of coffee, music, conversation with other local parents/caregivers, and playtime for your little ones! Drop in to say ‘hi’ to both old friends and new ones. Scheduled for any local parents looking for a fun and engaging […]
Drop-in every Wednesday to shmooze, chat, ask questions, and hear topics of interest!
A monthly open discussion on the news with Rabbi Charlie @ Panera Bread, Rockaway.
Join Keshet for the return of our online 18-24 Chill Space for LGBTQ+ Jewish and ally young adults! This is a space for young adults who’ve graduated high school to chat and chill in community. We’ll be meeting biweekly on Thursdays at 8:30pm ET/7:30pm CT/5:30pm PT.
Saturday, April 12 at 8:00 PM Union County Torah Center-Chabad, 111 Laurel Place, Westfield, NJ Join the Union County Torah Center-Chabad for an inspiring Community Passover Seder, open to all. This unique experience includes hand-baked Shmura Matzah, the traditional four cups of wine, a full-course festive meal, traditional songs, and the recitation of the Four […]
Enjoy a family friendly homestyle Seder with the Adath Shalom family! Plenty of fun, food, friends and... celebrate freedom! Am Yisrael Chai! Register Here: https://www.adathshalom.net/event/community-seder1.html
We invite your family to join with other members of the Temple Sholom family and community as we share the story of the Exodus from Egypt & celebrate the second night of Pesach on Sunday, April 13th, at 6pm. The seder will be led by Rabbi Abraham & Cantor Darcie Sharlein out of the UAHC […]
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.
Drop-in every Wednesday to shmooze, chat, ask questions, and hear topics of interest!
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 Holocaust Resource Center of Kean University for our Armenian Genocide Commemoration as we watch the true story of how a fourteen-year-old girl escaped the slaughter, and embarked upon an odyssey that took her to the heights of Hollywood stardom.
This virtual support group will be a space for people who identify as transgender, non-binary, and gender questioning. All shades of Orthodox including Chareidi, Modern Orthodox, Ex-Orthodox, are welcome to come and share in a safe and confidential virtual group.
Join your Temple Sholom friends and family for our annual Matzah Brei Brunch on Saturday, April 19th, following Shabbat Pesach Service at 10am. All are welcome. Come see why, "there's no place like Sholom!" RSVP is requested for planning purposes: https://www.sholomnj.org/form/matzah-brei-brunch-20251.html
Shabbat Fun for children 3 to 8 with caregiver Stories, onegs, prayer, movement and games! Snacks and Shmooze follow! Open to the Public Registration is required due to Security purposes. Click the link below to register: https://www.adathshalom.net/event/tot-shabbat-fun-for-young-children1.html
This mission is at capacity. The International March of the Living began in 1988, bringing together groups of teenagers from around the world to Auschwitz on Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, to march in remembrance of the Holocaust from Auschwitz to Birkenau. Over the years, more than 300,000 people from more than 50 countries have […]
This event is at capacity and registration is closed. Mimouna, a celebration rooted in North African Jewish tradition, marks the joyful end of Passover. Our Mishlachat (Israeli delegation) can't wait to celebrate this vibrant night of authentic Israeli culture, delicious food, and personal stories with YOU. Enjoy: Traditional Mimouna Delicacies–Indulge in authentic Moroccan sweets, nuts, […]
Join us for a Monday Evening Hangout hosted by and for LGBTQ+ Jewish youth ages 13-18. Discussions, games, and more await!
"COMPLICIT" The untold story of why the Roosevelt administration denied safe haven to Jewish refugees fleeing the Nazis on the S.S. St. Louis. April 22nd at 7 PM Q&A to follow with filmmaker, Robert Krakow & passenger and survivor Eva Wiener Registration Required: https://tinyurl.com/ComplicitTBA
In honor of Rabbi Randi Musnitsky’s Year of Celebration, Legacy & Mazel, Temple Har Shalom is thrilled to welcome Tony Dokoupil on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Tony Dokoupil is a critically acclaimed author and co-host of CBS MORNINGS, a key part of the team delivering the first look at the day’s top stories. He has […]
Learn about Federation's teen programming for the 2025-2026 school year! Join us for our two upcoming virtual open houses on Monday, March 31 and Tuesday, April 22 to meet our teen programming staff and find the program that's right for you! Each of our teen programs offer a unique opportunity to meet new friends, connect […]
Drop-in every Wednesday to shmooze, chat, ask questions, and hear topics of interest!
Kean University Holocaust Resource Center is hosting a virtual film screening of Monument https://www.monumentflm.org/ and a talk back with the filmmaker Michael Turner on April 23. Filmmaker Michael Turner brings us on a deeply personal journey as he documents his first visit to a Holocaust memorial created by his grandmother Lici, a Hungarian Jew whose parents and […]
Yom HaShoah Memorial Service Never Forget. Never Again. April 24 at 6:45 pm Exclusive NJ Showing of the film "Carla the Rescuer" Carla Peperzak, is a 101 year old survivor and was a courageous Jewish member of the Dutch Resistance during WWar II. She'll share her inspirational story to carry forward her message of restoring […]
Marvin Raab, a distinguished Holocaust educator, will deliver an inspiring presentation as he shares the powerful story of his mother, Esther. She was among the brave Jewish prisoners who took part in the 1943 uprising at the Sobibor death camp in Poland, a daring revolt against the Nazi regime.
Yom HaShoah Program: Historian Robin Judd shares the moving stories of Jewish Holocaust survivors who rebuilt their lives by marrying American, Canadian, and British soldiers after liberation, including her own grandmother’s inspiring journey. The audience will be in person and Robin Judd will be joining us via zoom. Robin Judd, Assistant Professor at The Ohio […]
Join us to discover how the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater MetroWest NJ stands as a premier philanthropic partner for your Jewish clients. In this engaging session, you'll gain actionable insights and practical skills to navigate diverse client scenarios. 6:15-7 p.m. Networking and dinner (Kosher dietary laws observed) 7-8 p.m. Program 8-8:30 p.m. Networking You […]
Join us for Shabbat services & dinner with an outstanding menu planned.
GC: Peoplehood 7 Israel NJ Encounter Questions? Contact Rosa Constante at [email protected]
Spend a hard-working, fun, and fulfilling day getting camp cleaned up and beautifying our grounds in preparation for summer. It’s a mitzvah! Projects include cleaning, painting, weeding, spreading wood chips, gardening, and a wide range of other projects designed to improve and beautify camp. All you need to bring with you is a hat, a […]
Diller Teen Programming Oct. 20 - Mifgash 2 Nov. 1-3 - Jewish Identity Shabbaton Nov. 24 - Mifgash 3 Dec. 15 - Spread the Light - Day of Service Jan. 12 - Mifgash 4 Jan. 26 - Mifgash 5 Feb. 21-23 - Leadership Shabbaton Mar 9 - Mifgash 6 Mar 23 - Mifgash 7 & […]
Join us as we celebrate Passover with our Temple Sholom Family & friends! 🎉 Bring your little ones (2.5 to 5-year-olds not yet eligible for Kindergarten) to learn, grow, and thrive in a nurturing environment. Together, let's create unforgettable memories, savor delicious treats, and engage in a fun holiday-themed activity! 🎨 Don't miss this incredible […]
Are you looking to enroll your child in Hebrew School? We invite you to join us at the Temple Sholom Religious School Open House Sunday April 27th from 10:30-11:30 am. Check out our eco-friendly building. Meet our clergy. Parents, while your kids are enjoying ice cream from the ice cream truck, inquire about discounts on […]
Sept. 15 - Orientation Oct. 20 - Cohort Day Projects & Fun Nov. 21 - Meet the Agencies Dec. 15 - Day of Light Projects Jan. 12 - Group Decision Feb. 9 - Critique Letter of Intent March 6 - Proposal Shark Tank March 30 - Community Mitzvah Projects April 27 - Allocations Decisions May […]
Federation Board of Trustees Meeting For more information, contact Jill Pascol: [email protected]
Join us for a Monday Evening Hangout hosted by and for LGBTQ+ Jewish youth ages 13-18. Discussions, games, and more await!
Led by our mishlachat (Israeli delegation, shlicha and rishonim), we will honor the memory of Israel’s fallen soldiers, victims of terror, and all who gave their lives for the State of Israel. We will also remember the victims of the October 7 attacks and those who courageously defended their homes and loved ones. The ceremony […]
The Bible has long been a source of political fervor in America, both for conservative and progressive voices. Join professors Claudia Setzer (Manhattan University) and Gary A. Rendsburg (Rutgers University) for a conversation on how abolitionists, women's rights supporters, contemporary climate activists, and other social reformers saw (and see) their struggles in the Bible's narratives […]
Drop-in every Wednesday to shmooze, chat, ask questions, and hear topics of interest!
JCRC Steering Committee Meeting held via Zoom Questions? Contact Mara Gellman at [email protected]
Women’s Philanthropy’s signature spring event is back! Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with inspiration, meaningful connections, and the collective power of Greater MetroWest NJ women making a difference. Hear from special guest Mandana Dayani, Iranian Jewish business leader and activist, and honor Maxine B. Murnick, recipient of the prestigious Kipnis-Wilson/Friedland (KWF) Award, presented […]
Commemorate Yom Hazikaron and celebrate Yom Ha-atzma'ut with international phenomenon, Jewish a cappella singing group Six13. With eight award-winning albums and a repertoire that meshes traditional with contemporary, Six13 is loved by fans of all ages. The show will open with an Israeli dance performance. All are welcome; invite your family, friends, and neighbors! The […]
Livingston's Yom Ha'atzmaut (Israel’s 77th Independence Day) event will be held May 1st, 2025, from 4:00 pm to 7:15 pm at the Livingston Oval. ***FREE REGISTRATION REQUIRED*** This is a free event open to the community but we ask that you please register: https://iac360.org/iac-events/cilivinj/ Come celebrate Israel with live entertainment, DJ, kids activities, performances, food, […]
Join Rabbi Charlie Popky at 12:00PM for a lunchtime look at the weekly Torah portion in preparation for Shabbat.
Livingston's Yom Ha'atzmaut (Israel’s 77th Independence Day) event will be held May 1st, 2025, from 4:00 pm to 7:15 pm at the Livingston Oval. ***FREE REGISTRATION REQUIRED*** This is a free event open to the community but we ask that you please register: https://iac360.org/iac-events/cilivinj/ Come celebrate Israel with live entertainment, DJ, kids activities, performances, food, […]
TBJ in Partnership with TSTI Featuring Cantor Lucy Fishbein and Cantor Rebecca Moses with Cantorial Interns Lauren Blasband-Roth and Shayna Burach
An interactive and engaging Shabbat family service with our Rabbi and Cantor for children ages 0-5 and their families. For more information please check out the CBI website at https://cbi-nj.org/
Adath Shalom hosts an Open Door Minyan on a monthly basis for adults in the community who have special needs of any kind. Guests join from JSDD group homes, other group homes, and/or private familial settings. A one hour service includes an adapted hands-on prayerbook. Guests receive aliyot (parts in hebrew and/or english) throughout the […]
