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1 2018
8:30AM - 10:00AM
Lowenstein Sandler
Roseland, NJ
This three-part seminar will provide financial professionals with the tools and strategies to help you engage your cl…
1 2018
12:00PM - 2:00PM
Temple B'nai Jeshurun
1025 South Orange Ave.
Short Hills, NJ 07078
Alisa Dupuy portrays Catherine the Great, Reigning Monarch during Russia's Golden Age. Bring Lunch, Dessert &…
1 2018
12:30PM - 2:00PM
JCC MetroWest
760 Northfield Avenue
West Orange, NJ 07052
Join us as Jane Isay presents her book, Unconditional Love, A Guide to navigating the Joys and Challenges of being a …
1 2018
7:00PM - 10:30PM
Cedar Hill Country Club
100 Walnut Street
Livingston, NJ 07039
NCJW-Essex Gala Event at Cedar Hill Country Club. Details to follow. Contact Cathy Silverman for more information.
1 2018
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Temple B'nai Abraham
300 East Northfield Road
entrance on E Cedar Street
Livingston, NJ 07039
Twenty years ago, a group of Temple members, led by Rabbi Kulwin, began reading together. Since then, the members of…
2 2018
9:00AM - 4:00PM
Pine Brook Jewish Center
174 Changebridge Road
Montville, NJ 07045
Join us for an Israeli Art Show and Sale by the Safrai Fine Art Gallery of Jerusalem. There are many beautiful…
3 2018
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Temple Sinai
208 Summit Avenue
Summit, NJ 07901
The Loose Canons provide an evening of pure musical fun! This ensemble is made up of nine singers and three musical a…
3 2018
7:00PM - 9:30PM
Morristown Jewish Center Beit Yisrael
177 Speedwell Avenue
Morristown, NJ 0760
On Saturday evening, November 3, at 7:00 PM Life Long Learning at Morristown Jewish Center Beit Yisrael will host Rab…
4 2018
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Morristown Jewish Center Beit Yisrael
177 Speedwell Avenue
Morristown, NJ 07960
On Sunday, November 4, at 10:00 AM, Morristown Jewish Center Beit Yisrael will commemorate the 80th anniversary of Kr…
4 2018
1:00PM - 2:00PM
Alex Aidekman Family Jewish Community Campus
901 Route 10
Whippany, NJ
Please join us for a panel led discussion of Elie Wiesel's Night on November 4 as the culmination of a community…
4 2018
3:00PM - 5:00PM
JCC of Central NJ
1391 Martine Avenue
Scotch Plains, NJ
Learn to Babysit for Children with Disabilities
JCC of Central NJ
(Room 11)
1391 Martine Avenue
Scotch Plains
3-5p…
4 2018
4:00PM - 6:00PM
Congregation Shomrei Emunah
67 Park Street
Montclair, NJ 07042
Music enjoyment for young and old alike! Tickets are $15. Under 18 Free. College Students with ID Free. Tickets:…
4 2018
5:00PM - 9:00PM
JCC
760 Northfield Ave.
West Orange, NJ 07052
Celebration of the Capital Campaign
5 2018
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Alex Aidekman Family Jewish Community Campus
901 Route 10
Whippany, NJ 07981
Join Federation’s Global Connections department for a series of conversations with Israeli emissaries and special g…
5 2018
7:00PM - 8:30PM
New Jersey Performing Arts Center
1 Center Street
Newark, NJ 07102
The history of the Jews is one of the longest and most unlikely tales of survival in the annals of humanity. How did …
5 2018
5 2018
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Rialto Theater
250 E. Broad Street
Westfield, NJ 07090
The JCC of Central NJ presents 5 films in the fall and 5 films in the spring at the Rialto Theater in Westfield.
7 2018
12:00PM - 2:00PM
Alex Aidekman Family Jewish Community Campus
901 Rt 10
Whippany, NJ 07981
Please join us for our monthly speaker. Speakers consist of Holocaust Survivors, war veterans, second generation and…
7 2018
6:00PM - 8:00PM
JCC of Central, NJ, Scotch Plains
NJ
Dinner will be at 6 p.m. Meetings begin promptly at 6:30 p.m.
At JCC Central, Scotch Plains
7 2018
7:30PM - 8:30PM
JCC of Central NJ
1391 Martine Avenue
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
Research has shown how mindfulness techniques can contribute to greater calmness, enhanced mental clarity and concent…
7 2018
7:30PM - 9:00PM
JCC MetroWest
Shapiro Conference Room
760 Northfield Avenue
West Orange , NJ
Moms’ Support Group (Shapiro)
JCC MetroWest, 760 Northfield Avenue, West Orange
Shapiro Conference Room, 7:30-9pm…
8 2018
8 2018
10:00AM - 11:30AM
JESPY House
110 Irvington Ave
South Orange , NJ 07079
Create Thanksgiving decorations for seniors, side by side with JESPY House participants.
8 2018
12:00PM - 2:00PM
Jewish Family Service of Central NJ
The Halpern Building
655 Westfield Avenue
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
The Memory Café is a casual time to enjoy lunch, music and social activities for individuals with early to moderate …
8 2018
6:30PM - 9:30PM
Crystal Plaza
305 West Northfield Road
Livingston, NJ 07039
Join the Israel Bond's Metro NJ Women's Division as we honor two amazing women for their support of Israel and Israel…
10 2018
7:30PM - 10:30PM
Temple Hatikvah, 58 Pleasant Hill Rd,
58 Pleasant Hill Rd,
Flanders,
Temple Hatikvah and MOJC Productions in Flanders New Jersey invites you to attend our annual Cafe Hatikvah Coffee Hou…
10 2018
8:00PM - 10:00PM
Maurice Levin Theater, JCC MetroWest
760 Northfield Avenue
West Orange, NJ 07052
Set in the politically fraught autumn of 1936, this mystery follows hard-boiled reporter Zsigmond Gordon as he probes…
11 2018
10:30AM - 12:30PM
JCC MetroWest
760 Northfield Avenue
West Orange,
Breakfast meeting featuring panel discussion with:
Rabbi Seth Farber, Orthodox Rabbi and founder of ITIM, an advocacy…
11 2018
10:30AM - 12:30PM
Rutgers Hillel
70 College Ave.
New Brunswick, NJ
Event to honor the memory of Ezra Schwartz, Rutgers class of 2020, who was killed in a terrorist attack in Israel.
11 2018
1:00PM - 4:00PM
TBD
NJ
Afternoon musical entertainment to honor our Holocaust survivors. (More details to follow.)
11 2018
1:00PM - 5:00PM
JCC MetroWest
760 Northfield Ave
West Orange, NJ 07052
Mental Health First Aid is a public education program that introduces participants to risk factors and warning signs …
11 2018
3:00PM - 5:00PM
JCC of Central NJ
1391 Martine Avenue
Scotch Plains, NJ
Learn to Babysit for Children with Disabilities
JCC of Central NJ
(Room 11)
1391 Martine Avenue
Scotch Plains
3-5p…
11 2018
6:30PM - 7:45PM
Temple B'nai Abraham
300 East Northfield Road
Livingston, NJ 07039
On Sunday, November 11, 2018, at 6:30 PM, Temple B’nai Abraham Congregational Learning will present a lecture on…
12 2018
11:30AM - 1:00PM
Temple Emanu-El
756 East Broad Street
Westfield, NJ 07090
After Pittsburgh: Am I A Different Jew Today? A delicious complimentary lunch will be offered. Donations to…
12 2018
12:30PM - 2:30PM
JCC MetroWest
760 Northfield Avenue
West Orange, NJ 07052
Join us for an author talk with David Weinstein.
13 2018
13 2018
4:00PM - 5:15PM
Gottesman RTW Academy
146 Dover Chester Road
Randolph , NJ 07869
Package cold-weather necessities for those in need.
13 2018
6:00PM - 8:30PM
Alex Aidekman Jewish Community Campus
901 Route 10
Whippany, NJ 07981
GMW synagogues and agencies are invited to learn about securing their future through the Create a Jewish Legacy progr…
13 2018
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Rialto Theater
250E. Broad Street
Westfield, NJ 07090
The JCC of Central NJ presents 5 films in the fall and 5 films in the spring at the Rialto Theater in Westfield.
14 2018
6:00PM - 9:00PM
Temple B'nai Abraham
300 East Northfield Road
entrance on E Cedar Street
Livingston, NJ 07039
On Wednesday, November 14, 2018, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM indoors at Temple B’nai Abraham, 300 E. Northfield Road…
14 2018
6:00PM - 9:00PM
Alex Aidekman Family Jewish Community Campus
901 Route 10
Whippany, NJ 07981
Jewish Federation of GMW Board Governance Committee
14 2018
14 2018
14 2018
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Private Home
Short Hills, NJ 07078
Parlor Meeting in private home in Short Hills.
15 2018
8:30AM - 3:15PM
Jewish Federation of greater MetroWest
901 Route 10
Whippany, NJ 07981
training for professionals and lay leaders involved in caring/mitzvah/bikur cholim committees
15 2018
9:00AM - 4:00PM
Temple B'nai Abraham
300 East Northfield Road
entrance on E Cedar Street
Livingston, NJ 07039
On Thursday, November 15, 2018, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM indoors at Temple B’nai Abraham, 300 E. Northfield Road…
15 2018
15 2018
6:00PM - 9:00PM
Temple B'nai Abraham
300 East Northfield Road
entrance on E Cedar Street
Livingston, NJ 07039
On Wednesday, November 14, 2018, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM indoors at Temple B’nai Abraham, 300 E. Northfield Road…
15 2018
6:00PM - 8:30PM
Alex Aidekman Family Jewish Community Campus
901 Route 10
Whippany,
Board of Trustees Meeting
15 2018
7:00PM - 9:00PM
JCC of Central NJ
1391 Martine Avenue
Scotch Plains, NJ
Continuing the Journey – Parent Education Workshops
JCC of Central NJ
(Weinberg C)
1391 Martine Avenue
Scotch Plains
7-9pm
15 2018
7:00PM - 9:00PM
TBD
JFS MetroWest Major Gifts Society Reception
15 2018
7:00PM - 9:00PM
JCC MetroWest
Leon and Toby Cooperman Building/Ross Family Campus
760 Northfield Avenue
West Orange, NJ
Beauty is in the eye of the ogre in Shrek The Musical JR., based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film and …
15 2018
7:30PM - 9:30PM
JCC Central
1391 Martine Ave
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
Mother-Daughter presenters, Sonya Gropman and Gabrielle Rossmer Gropman will be presenting a history of German Jewish…
15 2018
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Temple Emanu-El
756 East Broad Street
Westfield, NJ 07090
Count to a Thousand: Negotiating life as an Expat in Israel by Caroline Goldberg. All are welcome to join us on…
17 2018
5:45PM - 8:30PM
Morristown Jewish Center Beit Yisrael
177 Speedwell Avenue
Morristown, NJ 07960
On Saturday, November 17, the Men’s Club of Morristown Jewish Center Beit Yisrael will host a family event at the L…
17 2018
6:30PM - 8:30PM
Board games, card games, art projects, Indoor Gaga and more!
Kids, leave your parents home and hang with us as we co…
17 2018
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy
110 South Livingston Ave
Livingston, NJ 07039
The community is invited to a free screening of the compelling and important film "Angst: Raising Awareness Around An…
18 2018
9:30AM - 1:30PM
Temple Sholom
1925 Lake Avenue
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
Looking for thoughtful, handcrafted holiday gifts?
Be sure to stop by Temple Sholom's annual holiday boutique! The bo…
18 2018
12:30PM - 2:30PM
B'nai Shalom
300 Pleasant Valley Way
West Orange, NJ 07052
What will we say to God when our time comes? Robert Lichtman will get us ready to face the Ultimate Final…
18 2018
1:00PM - 5:00PM
JCC MetroWest
760 Northfield Ave
West Orange, NJ 07052
Mental Health First Aid is a public education program that introduces participants to risk factors and warning signs …
18 2018
3:00PM - 5:00PM
JCC of Central NJ
1391 Martine Avenue
Scotch Plains, NJ
Learn to Babysit for Children with Disabilities
JCC of Central NJ
(Room 11)
1391 Martine Avenue
Scotch Plains
3-5p…
19 2018
19 2018
20 2018
7:00PM - 8:30PM
B'nai Shalom
300 Pleasant Valley Way
West Orange, NJ 07052
Critical Challenges facing Israel Today is being presented by David Mallach. Come and learn about the issues…
26 2018
5:00PM - 7:00PM
Alex Aidekman Family Jewish Community Campus
901 Route 10
Whippany, NJ 07981
Agenda and materials to come
A light supper will be served
26 2018
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Jewish Federation Plaza
750 Northfield Avenue
West Orange, NJ 07052
Meeting of the Board of Trustees of JCHC
26 2018
7:30PM - 9:30PM
JCC of Central New jersey
1391 Martine Avenue
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
Board of Directors Meeting
27 2018
12:00AM
Lydia Dorsky
901 Route 10
Whippany, NJ 07981
Daytime and evening phonathon in support of the UJA 2019 Annual Campaign.
27 2018
6:30AM - 9:00AM
JCC MetroWest
760 Northfield Avenue
West Orange, NJ 07052
In recent years, many synagogues in Greater MetroWest have moved to alternative dues models such as fair share, free…
27 2018
27 2018
6:00PM - 9:00PM
Community-wide phone-a-thon in support of the 2019 UJA Annual Campaign.
27 2018
6:00PM - 9:00PM
TBD
Jewish National Fund Women for Israel Dinner
27 2018
6:30PM - 8:30PM
Whippany Campus
901 Route 10
Whippany, NJ 07981
Federation Investment Committee Meeting
27 2018
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Alex Aidekman Family Jewish Community Campus
901 Route 10
Whippany, NJ 07981
Screening of the documentary "Shadow in Baghdad" with Q&A with Linda Abdul Aziz Menuhin.
Admission is free but space…
27 2018
7:30PM - 9:00PM
An evening with an author from the JBC. More details to follow.
27 2018
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Karen Sanders
1391 Martine Ave
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
Community Wide book read with author appearance. Andrew Gross, author of Button Man
28 2018
6:00PM - 9:00PM
JCC MetroWest
760 Northfield Avenue
West Orange, NJ 07052
These days we find ourselves enmeshed in struggles over how North American Jews and Israelis seem to be moving farthe…
28 2018
7:00PM - 8:30PM
New Jersey Performing Arts Center
1 Center Street
Newark, NJ 07102
Why is the Middle East seemingly impervious to change? Political, economic, social, and religious crises abound, prod…
28 2018
7:30PM - 9:00PM
JCC of Central NJ
1391 Martine Avenue
Scotch Plains, NJ
Caregivers’ Support Group
7:30 pm – 9 pm
JCC of Central NJ
(Federation Conference Room, 2nd floor)
1391 Martine …
29 2018
9:30AM - 11:30AM
Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest
901 Route 10
Whippany, NJ 07981
Quest Awards Breakfast
29 2018
11:30AM - 1:00PM
Temple B'nai Abraham
300 East Northfield Road
entrance on E Cedar Street
Livingston, NJ 07039
Join us for Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Faith Joy Dantowitz. This year's topic is Love, Lust and Power: David, The…
29 2018
29 2018
7:00PM - 11:55PM
JCC MetroWest
760 Northfield Avenue
West Orange, NJ 07052
Join us for our Annual Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament to raise money for JCC MetroWest Program Scholarships.
30 2018
7:30PM - 9:15PM
Temple Har Shalom
104 Mount Horeb Rd
Warren, NJ 07059
Temple Har Shalom invites the public to a joy-filled Shabbat service on Friday, November 30 at 7:30pm at 104 Mount Ho…