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Community Calendar
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Nov 11, 2019
Nov 28, 2019
Thanksgiving Day
Oct
30 2019
Nov
3 2019
Nov
1 2019
JCC MetroWest 3rd Annual Women of Valor
9:00AM - 12:00PM
JCC MetroWest
760 Northfield Avenue
760 Northfield Avenue
West Orange, NJ 07052
Join us as we honor deserving women who have made a tremendous impact to our Greater MetroWest community.
Nov
1 2019
CommUNITY Shabbat Dinner with Guest Speaker
6:00PM - 8:00PM
White Meadow Temple
153 White Meadow Road
Rockaway, NJ 07866
Join us Friday, November 1, 6:00PM, for a CommUNITY Shabbat Dinner with Guest Speaker, Dr. Asaf…
Nov
1 2019
Suicide Prevention Training Workshop
7:00PM - 9:30PM
Chabad of Randolph
48 W Hanover Ave
Randolph, NJ 07869
Chabad of Randolph will be hosting two safeTALK workshops for Randolph residents. SafeTALK, a two and a half hour sui…
Nov
2 2019
Suicide Prevention Training Workshop
7:00PM - 9:30PM
Chabad of Randolph
48 W Hanover Ave
Randolph, NJ 07869
Chabad of Randolph will be hosting two safeTALK workshops for Randolph residents. SafeTALK, a two and a half hour sui…
Nov
2 2019
NJJFF Extra Event! Latter Day Jew
8:00PM - 10:00PM
New Jersey Jewish Film Festival @ JCC MetroWest
760 Northfield Ave
West Orange, NJ 07052
The New Jersey Premier of Latter Day Jew with a post-screening Skype discussion with filmmaker Aliza Rosen. This new …
Nov
3 2019
Nov
17 2019
20th Annual Rutgers Jewish Film Festival
12:00AM
The Bildner Center
12 College Ave
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Join us for the 20th Annual Rutgers Jewish Film Festival as we celebrate twenty years of Jewish history, culture, and…
Nov
3 2019
The Beginning of The Tragedy
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Morristown Jewish Center Beit Yisrael
177 Speedwell Ave
Morristown, NJ 07960
Join us for a viewing of Elie Wiesel's film "The Beginning of the Tragedy" as we commemorate the 81st anniversary of …
Nov
3 2019
#ILEAD
11:00AM - 3:00PM
Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest
901 Route 10
Whippany, NJ 07981
Israel Education and Advocacy event for High School students and parents.
Nov
3 2019
Opening Reception for November and December Gaelen Gallery exhibits
11:00AM - 1:00PM
Gaelen Gallery East and Arts-Theater Lobby, JCC Metrowest
760 Northfield Avenue
West Orange, NJ 07052
Opening reception for Gaelen Gallery East November and December exhibits-2019 Gaelen Juried Show award winners Mozell…
Nov
3 2019
Friendship Circle Walk
12:00PM - 4:00PM
Friendship Circle Walk
Sunday, November 3. 2019
FCwalk is a great opportunity for individuals and teams to come togeth…
Nov
3 2019
Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification
1:00PM - 5:00PM
JCC MetroWest
760 Northfield Ave
West Orange, NJ
Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification
Nov
3 2019
Meet the Author Series at Temple B'nai Or
2:00PM - 4:00PM
Temple B'nai Or
60 Overlook Road
Morristown, NJ 07960
Join us for our next author, Susan Isaac, in our Meet the Author Series. She will be here to discuss her newest…
Nov
3 2019
Learn to Babysit with Children with Disabilities
2:30PM - 5:30PM
JCC MetroWest
760 Northfield Ave
West Orange, NJ 07052
Learn to Babysit with Children with Disabilities
Nov
3 2019
Opening Night Rutgers Jewish Film Festival
5:00PM - 10:00PM
New Brunswick Perfroming Arts Center
Livingston Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Please join us opening night as we celebrate the 20th annual Rutgers Jewish Film Festival at the New Brunswick Perfor…
Nov
3 2019
Suicide Prevention Training Workshop
7:00PM - 9:30PM
Chabad of Randolph
48 W Hanover Ave
Randolph, NJ 07869
Chabad of Randolph will be hosting two safeTALK workshops for Randolph residents. SafeTALK, a two and a half hour sui…
Nov
4 2019
JCC Metrowest Trip to South Africa
JCC Metrowest
760 Northfield Avenue
West Orange, NJ 07052
Explore beautiful Cape Town. Gain insight into the greatness of Nelson Mandela and learn about a vibrant…
Nov
4 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:
…
Nov
4 2019
Jewish Film Festival of Central NJ
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Rialto Theatre
250 E. Broad Street
Westfield, NJ 07090
15th annual Jewish Film Festival
JCC of Central NJ
AT Rialto Theatre Westfield NJ
Nov
4 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 …
Nov
5 2019
Quest Conference
7:00AM - 6:00PM
Kushner Academy
110 S Orange Ave
Livingston, NJ 07039
Quest Conference for Day Schools
Nov
5 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
Nov
5 2019
JCC Board of Trustees Meeting
7:00PM - 9:00PM
JCC MetroWest
760 Northfield Avenue
West Orange, NJ 07052
JCC Board of Trustees Meeting
Nov
5 2019
Nov
6 2019
Nov
6 2019
Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest Board of Trustees Meeting
6:00PM - 9:00PM
JCC of Central NJ
1391 Martine Avenue
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
Jewish Federation of GMW Board Meeting
Nov
6 2019
Community Challah Bake
6:45PM - 9:45PM
Marcy Fox
501 Green Lane
Union, NJ 07083
Community Challah bake for all ages
Nov
6 2019
OU Fair Greater MetroWest Prep Workshop
7:00PM - 8:30PM
JCC MetroWest
760 Northfield Avenue
West Orange, NJ 07052
Workshop to help prepare Greater MetroWest participating communities and synagogues for the OU Fair on November 24, 2019.
Nov
7 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
Nov
7 2019
Israel Bonds Fall Fashion Event
11:00AM - 2:30PM
Crystal Plaza
305 West Northfield Road
Livingston, NJ NJ/07081
Israel Bonds Metro NJ Women's Division invites you to their Fall Fashion Event featuring Maskit.
Nov
7 2019
Evening at Bloomingdale's with Tony Spring
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Bloomingdale's
Short Hills Mall
Short Hills, NJ
Women's Professional Network Event
Nov
7 2019
Exploring the Book of Samuel with Cantor Epstein at TBA
7:00PM - 8:15PM
Temple B'nai Abraham
300 East Northfield Road (entrance on E Cedar St)
entrance on E Cedar Street
Livingston, NJ 07039
Join us at Temple B’nai Abraham for the class, “Set a King over Us: Personal Reflections on Paradigms of Power in…
Nov
9 2019
Evening of Jazz
7:30PM - 11:00PM
White Meadow Temple
153 White Meadow Road
Rockaway, NJ 07866
Greg Sundel Jazz Trio (featuring a member of our congregation!) Saturday, November 9 Doors Open 7:30 PM Music…
Nov
10 2019
Professor Jack Wertheimer Hosted at Temple Beth-El Mekor Chayim
9:30AM - 1:00PM
Temple Beth-El Mekor Chayim (TBEMC)
338 Walnut Ave
Cranford, NJ 07016
TBEMC's Life Long Learning Committee is hosting Professor Jack Wertheimer as our Scholar in Residence. Professor Wert…
Nov
10 2019
Fighting Anti-Israel Media Bias
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Mt Freedom Jewish Center
1209 Sussex Tpke.
Randolph, NJ , NJ 07869
Event will be at Mount Freedom Jewish Center, 1209 Sussex Turnpike, Randolph NJ. The event is free and open to…
Nov
10 2019
Kristallnacht Event - "Eyn un Akhsik: Remembering Kristallnacht"
7:00PM - 9:30PM
Residence of Arie and Fran Schwartz
Upon Request
NJ
The Holocaust Resource Foundation in conjunction with the Holocaust Resource Center of Kean University invite you to…
Nov
11 2019
JFED Budget & Finance Committee Meeting
8:30AM - 10:00AM
Aidekman Campus
901 Route 10
Whippany, NJ 07981
JFED Budget & Finance Committee Meeting
Nov
11 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:
…
Nov
11 2019
Identifying and Responding to Anti-Semitism Led by Rabbi Moshe Cohn
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Congregation B'nai Israel
Congregation B'nai Israel
40 Whitenack Road
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
Rabbi Cohn is an educator and is Yad Vashem World Holocaust Remembrance Center’s (Jerusalem) head of International…
Nov
11 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 …
Nov
12 2019
Rachel Coalition Steering Committee Meeting
9:30AM - 11:30AM
Rachel Coalition Steering Committee Meeting
at JFS Florham Park
Nov
12 2019
Global Connections Cabinet Meeting
6:30PM - 8:30PM
Alex Aidekman Family Campus
901 Route 10
Whippany, 07981
Global Connections Cabinet Members Meeting
Nov
12 2019
Here.Now.GMW - Teen Workshop
6:30PM - 8:00PM
Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ
901 Route 10
Whippany , NJ 07981
Greater MetroWest ABLE invites you to be a part of Here.Now.GMW – a teen-led in-person and online initiative…
Nov
12 2019
Jewish Film Festival of Central NJ
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Rialto Theatre
250 E. Broad Street
Westfield, NJ 07090
15th annual Jewish Film Festival
JCC of Central NJ
AT Rialto Theatre Westfield NJ
Nov
13 2019
AIPAC New Jersey Club Member Briefing
7:30PM - 9:00PM
This will be the kickoff program for AIPAC club members for 2020.
Nov
14 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
Nov
14 2019
Synagogue Rabbi's Meeting
10:00AM - 11:30AM
Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ
Aidekman Family Campus
901 Route 10, P.O. Box 929
Whippany, NJ 07981
Greater MetroWest Synagogue Rabbi's Meeting
Nov
14 2019
Author Visit and Book Signing Featuring Sara Chana Silverstein
12:00PM - 2:00PM
Karen Anolick
104 Mount Horeb Road
Warren, NJ 07059
Temple Har Shalom is excited to welcome Sara Chana Silverstein to discuss her new book, Moodtopia. She will help us…
Nov
14 2019
Nov
14 2019
JFEDGMW Impact Committee Meeting
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Alex Aidekman Jewish Community Campus
901 Route 10
JFEDGMW
Whippany, NJ 07981
JFEDGMW Impact Committee Mtg.
Nov
14 2019
Synagogue Leadership Seminar
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ
Aidekman Family Campus
901 Route 10, P.O. Box 929
Whippany, NJ 07981
This is part of a series of workshops to help synagogue leaders explore issues of common concern in Jewish life and s…
Nov
14 2019
The JCC fall Show
7:00PM - 9:00PM
The JCC MetroWest
760 Northfield Ave
west Orange, NJ 07052
Fall Show for Kids grade 2-6
and Mini's grade k-1
Nov
14 2019
Sababa: Fresh Sunny Flavors from My Israeli Kitchen with Adeena Sussman
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Karen Sanders
1391 Martine Ave
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
Adeena Sussman celebrates the variety of flavors that Israel has to offer. Wine and Snacks included.
Nov
15 2019
JVS of MetroWest Strictly Business 2019
7:30AM - 10:00AM
The Wilshire Grand Hotel
350 Pleasant Valley Way
West Orange, NJ 07052
Business attire - Dietary laws observed
Featured Guest Speaker:
The Honorable Jacob J. "Jack" Lew
US Secretary of t…
Nov
15 2019
Shabbat A Cappella with the Shabbatones
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Congregation B'nai Israel
160 Millburn Avenue
Millburn, NJ 07041
Shabbat A Cappella with the Shabbatones Jewish A Cappella Group of University of Pennsylvania
Nov
16 2019
Shabbat A Cappella with the Shabbatones
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Congregation B'nai Israel
160 Millburn Avenue
Millburn, NJ 07041
Shabbat A Cappella with the Shabbatones Jewish A Cappella Group of University of Pennsylvania
Nov
17 2019
J.J Goldberg presents: The Jewish Question, Updated
7:00AM - 9:00PM
B'nai Shalom
300 Pleasant Valley Way
West Orange, NJ 07052
Award-winning Journalist, J.J. Goldberg will share his insights on the current American Jewish condition. With all…
Nov
17 2019
Holiday Boutique
9:30AM - 1:30PM
Temple Sholom
1925 Lake Avenue
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
Come shop unique artisans, crafters, and food. You'll find one-of-a-kind gifts for the holidays and the perfect host/…
Nov
17 2019
Learn to Babysit for Children with Disabilities
2:30PM - 5:00PM
JCC MetroWest
760 Northfield Ave
West Orange, NJ
Learn to Babysit for Children with Disabilities
Nov
17 2019
MJCBY Movie Night with Holocaust Survivor Dr. Norbert Bikales
7:00PM - 10:00PM
Morristown Jewish Center Beit Yisrael
177 Speedwell Ave
Morristown, NJ 07960
Please join us for a screening of the film, "The Children of Chabannes." as we welcome Holocaust Survivor, Dr. Norber…
Nov
18 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:
…
Nov
18 2019
Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Kroloff
11:30AM - 1:00PM
Temple Emanu-El
756 East Broad Street
Westfield, NJ 07090
Please save the date for our November 18 lunch and learn where our guest will be Rabbi Ayala Ronen Samuels, PhD,…
Nov
18 2019
NCJW-Essex Lunch & Learn - Immigration
12:00PM - 2:00PM
Temple B'nai Abraham
300 East Northfield Road
Livingston, NJ 07039
NCJW-Essex Lunch & Learn, focusing on Immigration. Lunch included.
Nov
18 2019
Daughters of Israel Board of Governors Meeting
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Daughters of Israel Board of Governors Meeting
Nov
18 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 …
Nov
19 2019
Nov
19 2019
Jewish Film Festival of Central NJ
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Rialto Theatre
250 E. Broad Street
Westfield, NJ 07090
15th annual Jewish Film Festival
JCC of Central NJ
AT Rialto Theatre Westfield NJ
Nov
20 2019
Women With Purpose
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Temple Beth Ahm Yisrael
Springfield, NJ
$54 Couvert
Held at Temple Beth Ahm Yisrael, Springfield
Nov
20 2019
NJJFF Extra Event!
12:30PM - 2:30PM
New Jersey Jewish Film Festival @ JCC MetroWest
760 Northfield Ave
West Orange, NJ 07052
Year: 2001 • Run time: 102 minutes Language: Hebrew with English subtitles The Israeli film centers on Zaza, the…
Nov
20 2019
Local Allocations Committee Meeting
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Aidekman Campus
901 Route 10
Whippany, 07981
LAC meeting
Nov
20 2019
Parent Presentation by The Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Temple Har Shalom
104 Mount Horeb Road
Warren, NJ 07059
Temple Har Shalom is proud to host The Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey for a one hour program for parents on…
Nov
20 2019
News about Israel is often broken
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Temple Beth-El Mekor Chayim
338 Walnut Avenue
Cranford, NJ 07016
Honest Reporting monitors the media to defend Israel from bias by exposing inaccuracy, misinformation, and other brea…
Nov
21 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
Nov
21 2019
Monthly Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Faith Joy Dantowitz
11:30AM - 12:30PM
Temple B'nai Abraham
300 East Northfield Road
Entrance on East Cedar Street
Livingston, NJ 07039
All are welcome for a lively discussion and exploration of Pirkei Avot with Rabbi Faith Joy Dantowitz, at Temple…
Nov
21 2019
Nov
21 2019
Temple B’nai Abraham Men’s Club Annual Texas Hold'em Tournament
6:00PM - 11:00PM
Temple B'nai Abraham
300 East Northfield Road
Entrance on East Cedar Street
Livingston, NJ 07039
Join Temple B’nai Abraham’s Men’s Club for their Annual Texas Hold’em Tournament on Thursday, November…
Nov
21 2019
Nov
21 2019
Israel Bonds Young Investors Society Dessert Reception
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Eisenhower Conference Center
290 W. Mt. Pleasant Ave
Livingston, NJ 07039
Israel Bonds Metropolitan New Jersey Young Investors Society Invites You to A Dessert Reception Featuring Guest Speak…
Nov
22 2019
Nov
24 2019
OU Communities Fair
9:00AM - 11:00AM
This event will draw over 2000 people to a convention center in New York, where GMW lay and professional leaders (syn…
Nov
24 2019
Evan Mitchell, Pianist @ Temple Sholom of West Essex
2:00PM - 4:00PM
Temple Sholom of West Essex
760 Pompton Avenue
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
Evan Mitchell, pianist and Montclair, NJ native to perform works from Phillip Glass, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart,…
Nov
24 2019
Annual Livingston Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration at TBA
5:00PM - 6:00PM
Temple B'nai Abraham
300 East Northfield Road (entrance on E Cedar St)
Livingston, NJ 07039
Join us for the Annual Livingston Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration, on Sunday, November 24, at 5:00 PM at Temple…
Nov
24 2019
JKHA-RKYHS ATID SOCIETY Event
6:00PM - 10:00PM
A special dinner reception for ATID SOCIETY members will start at 6:00 PM, followed by a performance by Modi at 7:30 PM.
Nov
24 2019
Reproductive Rights for Women: Conservative Judaism's View
7:00PM - 9:00PM
B'nai Shalom
300 Pleasant Valley Way
West Orange, NJ 07052
Learn what our own tradition says about Reproductive rights for Women and where might the nuances of that reasoning…
Nov
25 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:
…
Nov
25 2019
Nov
25 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
Nov
25 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 …
Nov
25 2019
TBA “ReIntro to Judaism” with Rabbi David Z. Vaisberg via Zoom
8:00PM - 9:00PM
Temple B'nai Abraham
300 East Northfield Road
entrance on E Cedar Street
Livingston, NJ 07039
On Monday, November 25, at 8:00 PM, Temple B’nai Abraham’s congregational learning will sponsor “ReIntro to Judaism,…
Nov
26 2019
Federation Investment Committee Meeting
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Whippany Campus
901 Rt. 10
Whippany, NJ 07981
Federation Investment Committee Meeting
Nov
28 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