Labor Day
Community Calendar
This calendar is for community events sponsored by Greater MetroWest Jewish organizations, which take place in our community.
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Sep 2, 2019
Sep
5 2019
Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest Board of Trustees Meeting
6:00PM - 9:00PM
Alex Aidekman Family Jewish Community Campus
901 Route 10
Whippany, NJ 07981
Jewish Federation of GMW Board Meeting
Sep
6 2019
Author Brunch
10:00AM - 12:00PM
JCC MetroWest
JCC MetroWest
760 Northfield Avenue
West Orange, NJ 07052
Mary Morris will present on her new book, "Gateway to the Moon". Brunch and book signing.
Sep
6 2019
Welcome Back BBQ & Shabbat Under the Stars at B'nai Shalom, West Orange
5:00PM - 8:00PM
B'nai Shalom
300 Pleasant Valley Way
West Orange, NJ 07052
Come and enjoy a delicious BBQ dinner prepared by B'nai Shalom's Men's Club, to welcome everyone back after summer…
Sep
8 2019
Sep
8 2019
Temple Hatikvah Open House
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Temple Hatikvah
58 Pleasant Hill Road
Flanders, NJ
* Meet our Rabbi and Temple Members * Tour our Religious School on Opening Day! Meet our teachers and principal.…
Sep
8 2019
"Claire Wagner Kosterlitz-A Bauhaus Artist in America"
11:00AM - 1:00PM
Gaelen Gallery East, JCC Metrowest
760 Northfield Avenue
West Orange, NJ 07052
Claire Wagner Kosterlitz was trained at the famous German Bauhaus School of art and design. On Sunday, September 8,…
Sep
8 2019
Temple Sholom of West Essex Ice Cream Meet and Greet, Cedar Grove
2:00PM - 3:30PM
Temple Sholom of West Essex
760 Pompton Avenue
Cedar Grove, NJ
Thinking about Hebrew School? High Holidays? Joining a Synagogue? Temple Sholom of West Essex offers tuition free…
Sep
8 2019
JCC Metrowest Second Annual Rock the Block
3:00PM - 6:00PM
JCC MetroWest
760 Northfield Avenue
West Orange, NJ 07052
Join us at our 2nd Annual Rock the Block event featuring live music, entertainment, activities booths, food and more…
Sep
9 2019
LifeTown Grand Opening
5:00PM - 8:00PM
LifeTown
10 Microlab Road
Livingston, NJ 07039
LifeTown Grand Opening
Sep
9 2019
Evening with Gov. Phil Murphy
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Temple Ner Tamid
936 Broad St.
Bloomfield,
Governor Murphy will be interviewed by Jim Axelrod of CBS News.
Free and open to the public.
Sep
9 2019
Talmud Study: Origins of Jewish Prayer with Rabbi Akiba Lubow - VIRTUAL
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Congregation B'nai Israel
160 Millburn Avenue
Millburn, NJ 07041
In this class we will enter the extraordinary world of the Talmud, arguably the most important Jewish text after the …
Sep
10 2019
Shorashim - Jewish Community Foundation
6:30PM - 9:00PM
The Wilshire Grand Hotel
West Orange, NJ 07052
Invitation-only major celebration of donors to all Jewish Community Foundation legacy and endowment societies and programs
Sep
10 2019
JCC Board of Trustees Meeting
7:00PM - 9:00PM
JCC MetroWest
760 Northfield Avenue
West Orange, NJ 07052
JCC Board of Trustees Meeting
Sep
11 2019
JNF Evening featuring Arad Mayor, Nisan Ben Hamo
6:30PM - 8:30PM
Bnai Shalom
300 Pleasant Valley Way
West Orange, NJ 07052
Evening with Arad Mayor Nisan Ben Hamo
Sep
12 2019
A conversation with the Cooperman family
Location TBD
Sep
12 2019
Adult Forum
12:30PM - 2:30PM
Congregation B'nai israel
160 Millburn Avenue NJ,
Millburn, NJ 07041
Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. September 12, October 3, October 31, November 14, December 5 and December 19
Sep
12 2019
Sep
12 2019
Sep
12 2019
Desert in the Promised Land: Nature, Settlement, and the Politics of Space
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Rutgers University, Douglass Student Center
100 George Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Yael Zerubavel, Professor Emeritus of Jewish Studies and History, Rutgers University will discuss her new book, which…
Sep
13 2019
PJ LIBRARY JEWISH FAMILY FUN @ THE MESSY ARTIST
9:30AM - 11:00AM
The Messy Artist
356 NJ-10 (westbound)
East Hanover, NJ 07936
Start the Jewish New Year off with friends old and new! Join Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest for some messy pl…
Sep
13 2019
Morristown Jewish Center Beit Yisrael T.G.I.S. Austrian Shabbat Dinner
5:45PM
MJCBY
177 Speedwell Avenue
Morristown, NJ 07960
Family Service 5:45pm followed by dinner
Find out about Jewish life in Austria
Fun & Educational activities for the k…
Sep
13 2019
MEGA Shabbat at Congregation B'nai Israel (Millburn)
6:00PM - 9:00PM
Congregation B'nai Israel
160 Millburn Avenue
Millburn, NJ 07041
Join us for this special Welcome Back MEGA Shabbat celebration … featuring:
-- Kabbalat Shabbat with the Amazing CB…
Sep
15 2019
"A Taste of Kabbalah" with Rabbi Lawrence Englander @ TBA
10:00AM - 11:30AM
Temple B'nai Abraham
300 East Northfield Road (entrance on E Cedar St)
Livingston, NJ 07039
On Sunday, September 15, 10:00 AM at Temple B'nai Abraham, join us for a special lecture, “A Taste of Kabbalah” with…
Sep
15 2019
Greater MetroWest Madrichim Teen Advocate Training Program
2:00PM - 4:00PM
JCC MetroWest
760 Northfield Ave
West Orange, NJ 07052
Madrichim Teen Advocate Training Program
Sep
15 2019
YONINA in Concert at B'nai Shalom
6:30PM - 8:30PM
B'nai Shalom
300 Pleasant Valley Way
West Orange, NJ 07052
YONINA Live in Concert, at B'nai Shalom in West Orange Sunday, September 15, at 6:30 pm. YONINA, (Yoni and Nina…
Sep
16 2019
Daughters of Miriam Annual Golf Classic
9:30AM - 11:30AM
Mountain Ridge Country Club
713 Passaic Avenue
West Caldwell, NJ 07006
Now in its 39th year, the Daughters of Miriam Center Annual Golf Classic is scheduled for Monday, September 16, 2019 …
Sep
16 2019
Monday Morning Modules Four Unique Topics in One Course
9:30AM - 10:30AM
Congregation B'nai Israel
160 Millburn Avenue
Millburn , NJ 07041
A variety of short-term offerings on different topics that comprise an engaging and interactive learning experience:
…
Sep
16 2019
Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Kroloff
11:30AM - 1:00PM
Jackie Grussgott
Temple Emanu-El
756 East Broad Street
Westfield, NJ 07090
Informal and lively! Discussion topics will include contemporary events, films of Jewish and general interest,…
Sep
16 2019
JFS MetroWest Board of Trustees Meeting
7:00PM - 9:00PM
JFS
256 Columbia Turnpike, Suite 105
Florham Park, NJ 07932
JFS MetroWest Board of Trustees Meeting
Sep
16 2019
Talmud Study: Origins of Jewish Prayer with Rabbi Akiba Lubow - VIRTUAL
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Congregation B'nai Israel
160 Millburn Avenue
Millburn, NJ 07041
In this class we will enter the extraordinary world of the Talmud, arguably the most important Jewish text after the …
Sep
17 2019
Rachel Coalition Steering Committee Meeting
9:30AM - 11:00AM
Rachel Coalition Steering Committee Meeting
JFS Florham Park
Sep
17 2019
Jewish Community Foundation Board of Trustees Meeting
6:00PM - 8:30PM
Jewish Community Foundation Board of Trustees Meeting
Sep
18 2019
Coordinated Care of MetroWest NJ
8:30AM - 11:30AM
Jewish Family Service Metrowest
256 Columbia Turnpike
Suite 105
Florham Park, NJ 07932
This is an informational event for Coordinated Care of MetroWest. More details will be posted as they become available.
Sep
18 2019
Sep
24 2019
Cycling2Gether Delegation
9:00AM - 9:00PM
Cycling2Gether Delegation- Israeli team here for Tour de Summer Camps NJ on 9/22/19
Sep
18 2019
Shiru Nah Concert and Luncheon for B'nai Shalom Hazak
12:30PM - 2:00PM
B'nai Shalom
300 Pleasant Valley Way
West Orange, NJ 07052
A beautiful concert will be performed by Shiru Nah, the Women's Volunteer choir that has entertained in this…
Sep
18 2019
JSDD Board of Trustees Meeting
7:30PM - 9:30PM
JSDD
270 Pleasant Valley Way
West Orange, NJ 07052
JSDD Board of Trustees Meeting
Sep
19 2019
Sep
19 2019
The Ethical Life: Jewish Values in an Age of Choice
9:30AM - 10:30AM
Congregation B'nai Israel
160 Millburn Avenue
Millburn, NJ 07041
Timely Topics with the Rabbi The Ethical Life: Jewish Values in an Age of Choice
Sep
19 2019
CRC - Apples & Honey Interfaith Meeting
7:00PM - 9:00PM
B'Nai Jeshurun
NJ
CRC/Apples & Honey Interfaith Meeting
Sep
19 2019
Daughters of Israel Board of Governors Meeting
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Daughters of Israel Board of Governors Meeting
Sep
19 2019
Tour de Summer Camps NJ Reception for Israeli Team
7:30PM - 9:30PM
TBD
Reception for Israeli Team riding in the TDSCNJ
Sep
20 2019
Analysis of the Israeli Elections at Congregation B'nai Israel (Millburn)
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Congregation B'nai Israel
160 Millburn Avenue
Millburn, NJ 07041
Dr. Ralph Nurnberger, a Middle East government and foreign policy expert, is a widely acclaimed speaker who will brin…
Sep
21 2019
Stand Up and Stand Out: An Answer to Anti-Semitism with Bari Weiss
5:00PM - 7:00PM
Congregation B'nai Jeshurun
1025 South Orange Avenue
Short Hill, NJ 07078
Come join us as grandparents, parents & students learn from one of the country's top experts about how to answer ques…
Sep
21 2019
MJCBY Presents: Community Selichot Program & Service
8:00PM - 10:00PM
177 Speedwell Ave
Morristown, NJ 07960
Doors open at 8p Havdallah is at 8:15p Program at 8:30p Service at 9:30p followed by sounding of Shofar and a…
Sep
21 2019
Pre-Selichot Drumming Circle and Selichot Service
8:00PM - 10:00PM
Michal Levine
208 Summit Ave.
Summit, NJ 07901
8-9 PM Pre-Selichot Drumming Circle
9:15-10:00 PM Selichot Service
Drumming Circle:
Please join us as we welcome the D…
Sep
21 2019
S’lichot Reception & Service at B'nai Abraham
9:00PM - 11:00PM
Temple B'nai Abraham
300 East Northfield Road
entrance on E Cedar Street
Livingston, NJ 07039
Please join us at Temple B'nai Abraham for a meaningful and musical S’lichot Service on September 21, 2019, …
Sep
22 2019
Tour de Summer Camps NJ
7:00AM - 2:00PM
College of Saint Elizabeth
2 Convent Road
Morristown, NJ 07960
The Jewish Federation’s Tour de Summer Camps NJ, taking place on September 22, 2019, is a community cycling and fam…
Sep
22 2019
Greater MetroWest Madrichim Teen Advocate Training Program
2:00PM - 4:00PM
JCC MetroWest
760 Northfield Ave
West Orange, NJ 07052
Greater MetroWest Madrichim Teen Advocate Training Program
Sep
23 2019
Daughters of Israel Women's League Card Party Luncheon
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Crestmont Country Club
750 Eagle Rock Avenue
West Orange, NJ 07052
Same as above
Sep
23 2019
Monday Morning Modules Four Unique Topics in One Course
9:30AM - 10:30AM
Congregation B'nai Israel
160 Millburn Avenue
Millburn , NJ 07041
A variety of short-term offerings on different topics that comprise an engaging and interactive learning experience:
…
Sep
23 2019
Sep
23 2019
JCC of Central NJ Board of Directors Meeting
7:30PM - 9:30PM
JCC of Central NJ
1391 Martine Avenue
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
Board of Directors Meeting
Sep
23 2019
Talmud Study: Origins of Jewish Prayer with Rabbi Akiba Lubow - VIRTUAL
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Congregation B'nai Israel
160 Millburn Avenue
Millburn, NJ 07041
In this class we will enter the extraordinary world of the Talmud, arguably the most important Jewish text after the …
Sep
24 2019
ABLE Professional Advisory Committee (PAC) Meeting
9:00AM - 10:30AM
JFS MetroWest
256 Columbia Turnpike
Florham Park, NJ
ABLE Professional Advisory Committee (PAC) Meeting
Sep
24 2019
Women's Philathropy Opening Board Meeting
9:30AM - 11:30AM
JCC MetroWest - Tepper Room
760 Northfield Avenue
West Orange, NJ 07052
WP Opening Board Meeting
Location: Tepper Room, JCC MetroWest, West Orange
Sep
24 2019
Broadway at the J
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Katy Strulson
JCC MetroWest
760 Northfield Avenue
West Orange, NJ 07052
Join Broadway star James Snyder and guests for an evening of cabaret!
Sep
25 2019
Jewish Law Symposium
5:00PM - 8:30PM
Birchwood Manor
111 Jefferson Rd.
Whippany , NJ 07981
Ethical Lessons from Fiddler on the Roof - 2.5 CLE Ethics Credits Provided
Sep
25 2019
2020 Campaign Kick Off
5:30PM - 7:00PM
Alex Aidekman Jewish Community Campus
901 Route 10
Whippany, NJ 07981
2020 Campaign Kick-Off
Sep
25 2019
JCC of Central NJ Texas Hold Em Tournament
7:00PM - 9:00PM
JCC of Central NJ
1391 Martine Avenue
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
Poker Tournament run by a professional company with professional equipment and licensed dealers. Proceeds generated w…
Sep
26 2019
The Ethical Life: Jewish Values in an Age of Choice
9:30AM - 10:30AM
Congregation B'nai Israel
160 Millburn Avenue
Millburn, NJ 07041
Timely Topics with the Rabbi The Ethical Life: Jewish Values in an Age of Choice
Sep
26 2019
High Holiday Family Workshop
4:30PM - 6:00PM
Adath Shalom
841 Mountain Way
Morris Plains, NJ 07950
Want to know what the Jewish High Holidays offer and how to make the most of this spiritual journey! Join us for a Sh…
Sep
26 2019
Sep
30 2019
Monday Morning Modules Four Unique Topics in One Course
9:30AM - 10:30AM
Congregation B'nai Israel
160 Millburn Avenue
Millburn , NJ 07041
A variety of short-term offerings on different topics that comprise an engaging and interactive learning experience:
…
Sep
30 2019
Yaldeinu High Holiday Service for Families with Special Needs
10:30AM - 11:30AM
Congregation B'nai Israel
160 Millburn Ave
Millburn, NJ 07041
Yaldeinu (“Our Children”) is the name of our services for families with
children or young adults with special nee…
Sep
30 2019
Talmud Study: Origins of Jewish Prayer with Rabbi Akiba Lubow - VIRTUAL
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Congregation B'nai Israel
160 Millburn Avenue
Millburn, NJ 07041
In this class we will enter the extraordinary world of the Talmud, arguably the most important Jewish text after the …