Our Environment, Our Future Art Exhibit
Art exhibit by 10 artists highlighting the environmental issues humanity faces in the future.
Free
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New Jersey Jewish Film Festival @ JCC MetroWest
The 25th Annual New Jersey Jewish Film Festival (NJJFF) returns March 20 to April 6! One of New Jersey’s premier Jewish cultural events, the NJJFF features two-plus weeks of first-run Israeli, American, and international films of Jewish interest followed by insightful speakers and discussions. JCC MetroWest NJ is one of Federation’s community partners, and we […]
Make Activity Kits at Home for Children in Need
Be part of living the Jewish value of G’milut Chasadim–acts of loving kindness–by assembling activity kits to bring joy and distraction to children in challenging situations. Creating and packing activity kits for children in a local shelter or hospital is a great way to support your community while spending time with your family at home, […]
Iris Tzedakah Teen Programming
Iris Tzedakah Teen Programming
Sept. 15 - Orientation Oct. 20 - Cohort Day Projects & Fun Nov. 21 - Meet the Agencies Dec. 15 - Day of Light Projects Jan. 12 - Group Decision […]
GMW Club Z Teen Programming
GMW Club Z Teen Programming
Oct. 20 - Get to know you Nov. 24 - Peoplehood Dec. 15 - Indigeneity Jan. 12 - Modern Zionism Feb. 9 - Narratives Mar 9 - Decoding Antisemitism Mar […]
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Community Mitzvah Day
Community Mitzvah Day
Join us and create positive change in Greater MetroWest NJ! Hundreds of people will unite for a full day of volunteer opportunities, putting our Jewish values into action by doing hands-on service and mitzvot (good deeds) that make a real impact on the lives of others and our community. See below for activities for volunteers […]
Iris Tzedakah Teen Programming
Iris Tzedakah Teen Programming
Sept. 15 - Orientation Oct. 20 - Cohort Day Projects & Fun Nov. 21 - Meet the Agencies Dec. 15 - Day of Light Projects Jan. 12 - Group Decision […]
8 events,
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Synagogue Leadership Seminar: Blueprint for Success: Crafting Your Annual Fundraising Plan
Synagogue Leadership Seminar: Blueprint for Success: Crafting Your Annual Fundraising Plan
Workshop for Synagogue Professionals A strong fundraising plan is the key to achieving your organization's goals and engaging donors effectively. In this workshop, we’ll break down the essential components of a strategic fundraising plan, explore data-driven decision-making, and discuss best practices for donor engagement throughout the year. Walk away with actionable steps to build a […]
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From Boomers to Gen Z: Strengthening Relationships and Raising Support
From Boomers to Gen Z: Strengthening Relationships and Raising Support
Each generation engages with organizations differently—what inspires Baby Boomers might not resonate with Millennials or Gen Z. This session will explore the motivations, communication preferences, and giving behaviors of different generations, equipping lay leaders with the tools to build meaningful relationships across age groups. Bonus: We’ll uncover the secrets to effectively fundraising from each generation! […]
Keshet- Monday Evening Hangouts
Keshet- Monday Evening Hangouts
Join us for a Monday Evening Hangout hosted by and for LGBTQ+ Jewish youth ages 13-18. Discussions, games, and more await!
6 events,
Diller: Jewish Communities Mifgash
Diller: Jewish Communities Mifgash Questions? Contact Avi Siegel at [email protected]
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Anne Frank: The Exhibition, An Exclusive Exhibit Tour with Women’s Philanthropy
Anne Frank: The Exhibition, An Exclusive Exhibit Tour with Women’s Philanthropy
This event is at capacity. Please contact Claudia Lukac at [email protected] to join the waitlist. Frema Sobel, Event Chair Abbi Halpern, Women’s Philanthropy President Women’s Philanthropy invites our Lions of Judah for a moving […]
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Union Y Adults: Model Seder
Union Y Adults: Model Seder
Join us for a meaningful Model Seder led by Rabbi Burnstein, featuring live musical entertainment by Seth Huttel. This Seder will center around the theme of Bichol Dor V’Dor, exploring its powerful message through song, storytelling, and tradition. Experience the richness of Passover and enjoy a delicious, traditional meal.
$18
JESPY House Board Meeting
JESPY House Board Meeting
JESPY House Board Meeting For more information, contact Jackie O'Connor: [email protected]
8 events,
Parents Drop-In Support Group
Parents Drop-In Support Group
Drop-in every Wednesday to shmooze, chat, ask questions, and hear topics of interest!
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NJ Jewish Film Festival: Colleyville
NJ Jewish Film Festival: Colleyville
April 2 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Post-screening Q&A with filmmaker Dani Menkin and Colleyville hostage crisis survivor Jeff Cohen on Zoom Director: Dani Menkin 2024, USA, 80 minutes English with English subtitles Feature Ticket Price: $15 On January 15, 2022, an armed man entered Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas, during a livestreamed […]
$15
Session 5: Call to Action: Building a Jewish Civic Action Network (JCAN)
Session 5: Call to Action: Building a Jewish Civic Action Network (JCAN)
This session will include lobbying 101 (do’s and don’ts of approaching elected officials) and creating the organizational structure for JCAN, the Jewish Civic Action Network. There will also be a lobbying trip to Trenton, date TBD.
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What Is the Bible? With Dr. Alan Cooper
What Is the Bible? With Dr. Alan Cooper
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: […]
Free
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Morristown Jewish Center presents Israeli Dancing classes with Reut Segall
Morristown Jewish Center presents Israeli Dancing classes with Reut Segall
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. It's a fun event to lean and dance.
7 events,
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JVS Job Seekers: The Influential Communicator
JVS Job Seekers: The Influential Communicator
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 […]
Free
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Lunchtime Torah with Rabbi Charlie
Lunchtime Torah with Rabbi Charlie
Join Rabbi Charlie Popky at 12:00PM for a lunchtime look at the weekly Torah portion in preparation for Shabbat.
Free
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JCF Board Meeting
JCF Board Meeting
JCF Board Meeting via Zoom For more information, contact Heather Sorkin: [email protected]
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NJ Jewish Film Festival Spotlight: Sabbath Queen
NJ Jewish Film Festival Spotlight: Sabbath Queen
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 […]
$18
6 events,
Temple Sholom: Pray and Play
Temple Sholom: Pray and Play
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 […]
Free
Adath Shalom Open Door Minyan
Adath Shalom Open Door Minyan
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 […]
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Temple Sholom’s Pre-Passover Pizza Party & Art Making
Temple Sholom’s Pre-Passover Pizza Party & Art Making
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 […]
$20
12 events,
JCRC Interfaith Teen Leaders trip to Washington, DC
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.
Free
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Adath Shalom’s Holiday Hoppers – Time for Pesach
Adath Shalom’s Holiday Hoppers – Time for Pesach
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
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Adath Shalom’s Trivia Night with Adam Baranker
Adath Shalom’s Trivia Night with Adam Baranker
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 🍔 […]
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Renaissance (New Directions) – Jewish Broadway Composer, Irving Berlin!
Renaissance (New Directions) – Jewish Broadway Composer, Irving Berlin!
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 […]
$15 – $30
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Model Matzah Bakery
Model Matzah Bakery
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 […]
$5
5 events,
Keshet- Monday Evening Hangouts
Keshet- Monday Evening Hangouts
Join us for a Monday Evening Hangout hosted by and for LGBTQ+ Jewish youth ages 13-18. Discussions, games, and more await!
10 events,
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Teaching about the Nazis’ LGBTQ+ Victims
Teaching about the Nazis’ LGBTQ+ Victims
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 […]
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NJ Jewish Labor Seder
NJ Jewish Labor Seder
Co-sponsored by JCRC, Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest and Jewish Labor Committee. Annual Labor Seder.
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Women’s Philanthropy Mission to Portugal Info Session
Women’s Philanthropy Mission to Portugal Info Session
Zoom meeting for women to find out about the October 2025 Mission to Portugal. Review the itinerary, meet our chairs, and more. To register for the Zoom information session, please contact Claudia Lukac at [email protected] or (973) 929-3057. Mission Chairs: Abbi Halpern and Julie Schwartz Discover Portugal’s rich Jewish heritage, breathtaking landscapes, and vibrant culture. […]
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Interfaith Seder
Interfaith Seder
Join Temple Beth Am and Adath Shalom for our Second Interfaith Seder-- share with friends and family of other faiths to learn more about Passover and how the themes of liberation are reflected in other faith tradtions. Includes songs, snacks, discussion and conversation. Free to all but you must RSVP to https://forms.gle/mQ9QiWMTYkq8qFP7A
Free
4 events,
Baby and Me
Baby and Me
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 […]
Free
Parents Drop-In Support Group
Parents Drop-In Support Group
Drop-in every Wednesday to shmooze, chat, ask questions, and hear topics of interest!
4 events,
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“Ripped From the Headlines” with Rabbi Charlie
“Ripped From the Headlines” with Rabbi Charlie
A monthly open discussion on the news with Rabbi Charlie @ Panera Bread, Rockaway.
Free
18-24 Chill Space
18-24 Chill Space
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.
4 events,
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Community Passover Seder
Community Passover Seder
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. […]
$50
5 events,
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Adath Shalom’s Community Seder
Adath Shalom’s Community Seder
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
$20.00 – $55.00
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Temple Sholom’s Community Seder
Temple Sholom’s Community Seder
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 […]
$3 – $60
3 events,
LGBTQ+ Support Group
LGBTQ+ Support Group
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.
4 events,
Parents Drop-In Support Group
Parents Drop-In Support Group
Drop-in every Wednesday to shmooze, chat, ask questions, and hear topics of interest!
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Israeli Dancing
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 […]
$15
4 events,
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Film Screening: Aurora’s Sunrise
Film Screening: Aurora’s Sunrise
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 […]
Orthodox+* People of Trans Experience Support Group
Orthodox+* People of Trans Experience Support Group
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 […]
4 events,
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Temple Sholom’s Annual Matzah Brei Brunch
Temple Sholom’s Annual Matzah Brei Brunch
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 […]
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Adath Shalom Tot Shabbat
Adath Shalom Tot Shabbat
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. […]
4 events,
March of the Living Adult Mission
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 […]
Mimouna After Dark
Mimouna After Dark
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 […]
Keshet- Monday Evening Hangouts
Keshet- Monday Evening Hangouts
Join us for a Monday Evening Hangout hosted by and for LGBTQ+ Jewish youth ages 13-18. Discussions, games, and more await!
5 events,
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In commemoration of Yom HaShoah: A Screening of the the Award-Winning documentary film “COMPLICIT”
In commemoration of Yom HaShoah: A Screening of the the Award-Winning documentary film “COMPLICIT”
"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 […]
Free
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THS Presents Tony Dokoupil
THS Presents Tony Dokoupil
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 […]
Teen Programming Virtual Open House
Teen Programming Virtual Open House
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 […]
5 events,
Parents Drop-In Support Group
Parents Drop-In Support Group
Drop-in every Wednesday to shmooze, chat, ask questions, and hear topics of interest!
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Yom HaShoah Commemoration
Yom HaShoah Commemoration
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 […]
10 events,
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Yom HaShoah Memorial Service
Yom HaShoah Memorial Service
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 […]
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Yom HaShoah Program with Marvin Raab
Yom HaShoah Program with Marvin Raab
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 […]
Free
Between Two Worlds: Jewish War Brides after the Holocaust with Author Robin Judd
Between Two Worlds: Jewish War Brides after the Holocaust with Author Robin Judd
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 […]
Free
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Professional Advisors Network: Mastering Client-Centered Philanthropy
Professional Advisors Network: Mastering Client-Centered Philanthropy
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 […]
3 events,
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Community, Connection & Shabbat
Community, Connection & Shabbat
Join us for Shabbat services & dinner with an outstanding menu planned.
$18
14 events,
GC: Peoplehood 7 Israel NJ Encounter
GC: Peoplehood 7 Israel NJ Encounter Questions? Contact Rosa Constante at [email protected]
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Surprise Lake Camp Volunteer Day
Surprise Lake Camp Volunteer Day
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, […]
Diller Teen Programming
Diller Teen Programming
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. […]
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Temple Sholom’s Monthly Sholom Chaverim Preschool Group Celebrates Passover
Temple Sholom’s Monthly Sholom Chaverim Preschool Group Celebrates Passover
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 […]
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Temple Sholom of Scotch Plains Religious School Open House
Temple Sholom of Scotch Plains Religious School Open House
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. […]
Iris Tzedakah Teen Programming
Iris Tzedakah Teen Programming
Sept. 15 - Orientation Oct. 20 - Cohort Day Projects & Fun Nov. 21 - Meet the Agencies Dec. 15 - Day of Light Projects Jan. 12 - Group Decision […]
6 events,
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Federation Board of Trustees Meeting
Federation Board of Trustees Meeting
Federation Board of Trustees Meeting For more information, contact Jill Pascol: [email protected]
Keshet- Monday Evening Hangouts
Keshet- Monday Evening Hangouts
Join us for a Monday Evening Hangout hosted by and for LGBTQ+ Jewish youth ages 13-18. Discussions, games, and more await!
4 events,
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Celebrate Israel: Yom HaZikaron Ceremony
Celebrate Israel: Yom HaZikaron Ceremony
Our week of celebrating Israel begins with a moment of unity and remembrance as the Greater MetroWest community comes together for a meaningful Yom HaZikaron ceremony. Led by our mishlachat […]
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The Progressives’ Bible: How Scriptural Interpretation Built a More Just America
The Progressives’ Bible: How Scriptural Interpretation Built a More Just America
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) […]
Free
6 events,
Parents Drop-In Support Group
Parents Drop-In Support Group
Drop-in every Wednesday to shmooze, chat, ask questions, and hear topics of interest!
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Empowered Women Empower Women
Empowered Women Empower Women
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 […]
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SIX13 in Concert at CAI
SIX13 in Concert at CAI
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 […]
$13 – $40
7 events,
Livingston Celebrates Israel’s Independence Day!
Livingston Celebrates Israel’s Independence Day!
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
Virtual Lunchtime Torah with Rabbi Charlie
Virtual Lunchtime Torah with Rabbi Charlie
Join Rabbi Charlie Popky at 12:00PM for a lunchtime look at the weekly Torah portion in preparation for Shabbat.
Free
Livingston Celebrates Israel’s Independence Day!
Livingston Celebrates Israel’s Independence Day!
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
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Yom Ha’atzmaut Home & Home Concert
Yom Ha’atzmaut Home & Home Concert
TBJ in Partnership with TSTI Featuring Cantor Lucy Fishbein and Cantor Rebecca Moses with Cantorial Interns Lauren Blasband-Roth and Shayna Burach
2 events,
Bim Bam Shabbat
Bim Bam Shabbat
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/
2 events,
Adath Shalom Open Door Minyan
Adath Shalom Open Door Minyan
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 […]
Free
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