Christmas
Community Calendar
This calendar is for community events sponsored by Greater MetroWest Jewish organizations, which take place in our community.
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Dec 25, 2019
Dec
2 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:
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Dec
2 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
Dec
2 2019
15th Annual FIDF New Jersey Tribute Dinner
6:30PM - 9:30PM
The Venetain
546 River Drive
Garfield, NJ 07026
Join us at our 15th Annual FIDF New Jersey Tribute Dinner at the Venetian.
Dec
2 2019
Dec
2 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 …
Dec
3 2019
ABLE Professional Advisory Committee (PAC) Meeting
9:00AM - 10:30AM
JESPY
110 Irvington Avenue
South Orange, NJ
ABLE Professional Advisory Committee (PAC) Meeting
Dec
3 2019
Giving Tuesday Phonathon
9:00AM - 9:00PM
Jewish Federation of GreaterMW
901 Route 10
Whippany, NJ 07981
Daytime and evening phonathon in support of UJA 2020 Annual Campaign
Dec
3 2019
Women's Philanthropy Cellathon
9:00AM - 11:00AM
Private Homes
Women's Philanthropy Cellathon for 2020 Campaign.
Dec
3 2019
Dec
4 2019
Dec
3 2019
Dec
4 2019
Dec
12 2019
Dec
5 2019
Dec
5 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
Dec
5 2019
The JCC TEEN SHOW
7:00PM - 9:00PM
The JCC MetroWest
760 Northfield ave
west Orange, NJ 07052
The Teen Show is grade 7-12
Dec
6 2019
Dec
7 2019
Dec
7 2019
NEXT DOR LATKE VODKA
8:00PM - 10:00PM
Celebrate How Federation Drives the Community with old friends and new!
Includes open bar, food, and entertainment
Di…
Dec
8 2019
MJCBY Community Blood Drive
8:30AM - 1:30PM
Morristown Jewish Center Beit Yisrael
177 Speedwell Ave
Morristown, NJ 07960
MJCBY Annual Blood Drive
Dec
8 2019
Dec
8 2019
Learn to Babysit for Children with Disabilities
2:30PM - 5:30PM
JCC MetroWest
760 Northfield Ave
West Orange, NJ
Learn to Babysit for Children with Disabilities
Dec
8 2019
Concert with Neshama Carlebach and Metropolitan Klezmer
4:00PM - 7:00PM
Temple Beth O'r Beth Torah
111 Valley Road
Clark, NJ 07066
Arnold Young Memorial Concert with guest artists Neshama Carlebach and Metropolitan Klezmer, and a special TBOBT musi…
Dec
8 2019
Meet the Author Series at Temple B'nai Or
4:00PM - 7:00PM
Temple B'nai Or
60 Overlook Road
Morristown, NJ 07960
Temple B'nai Or's next Meet the Author Series welcomes Julie Orringer. Ms. Orringer will discuss her newest book,…
Dec
9 2019
Dec
9 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:
…
Dec
9 2019
JSDD Board of Trustees Meeting
7:30PM - 9:30PM
JSDD
270 Pleasant Valley Way
West Orange, NJ 07052
JSDD Board of Trustees Meeting
Dec
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 …
Dec
10 2019
Dec
10 2019
Here.Now.GMW - Teen Workshop
6:30PM - 8:00PM
JCC of Central NJ
1391 Martine Avenue
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
Greater MetroWest ABLE invites you to be a part of Here.Now.GMW – a teen-led in-person and online initiative…
Dec
10 2019
More than Just Mosaics: The Ancient Synagogue at Huqoq in Israel's Galilee
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Rutgers University, Douglass Student Center
100 George Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Since 2011, Professor Jodi Magness has been directing excavations in the ancient village of Huqoq in Israel's Galilee…
Dec
10 2019
The December Money Dilemma Explored @ TBA Rosh Hodesh
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Temple B'nai Abraham
300 East Northfield Road
entrance on E Cedar Street
Livingston, NJ 07039
On Tuesday, December 10, at 7:30 PM, Temple B'nai Abraham's Sisterhood-The Women's Connection Rosh Hodesh program, …
Dec
11 2019
One Book, One Community Jewish Book Read
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Karen Sanders
1391 Martine Ave
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
Jennifer Cody Epstein will be discussing her new book WUNDERLAND
Dec
12 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
Dec
12 2019
Dec
12 2019
AIPAC NJ Club Briefing
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Congregation Torat El
301 Monmouth Rd
Oakhurst, NJ 07755
An opportunity to engage the NJ pro-Israel community in wider conversations about the US-Israel relationship and how …
Dec
14 2019
5 Senses of Judaism - Hanukah
9:30AM - 11:00AM
Congregation Beth Hatikvah
36 Chatham Road
Summit, NJ 07901
Join us for a fun-filled morning to explore Hanukah using our 5 senses! Program is free and meant for children under …
Dec
15 2019
It's a Hanukkah Party!
3:30AM - 5:00AM
Morris County Cultural Center
300 Menham Road
Morris Township , NJ 07960
Enjoy latkes, gelt and dreidel. Sample sufganiyot from different bakeries and vote for your favorite!
Dec
15 2019
Menorah Workshop at The Home Depot
10:00AM - 12:00PM
The Home Depot of Dover
530 Mt Pleasant Ave
Dover, NJ 07801
Limited space. Must RSVP online. www.onetorahway.org/youth
Dec
15 2019
PJ Library Jewish Family Fun with MaplewoodShop
3:30PM - 5:00PM
JCC MetroWest
West Orange, NJ
Create your own string art Hanukkah keepsake and celebrate with family and friends!
Dec
15 2019
DREIDEL PALOOZA W/MAPLEWOODSHOP!
4:00PM - 5:30PM
JCC MetroWest
Leon and Toby Cooperman Building/Ross Family Campus
760 Northfield Avenue
West Orange, NJ
It's time to get ready for Hanukkah! Join us for dreidel making fun with Maplewoodshop* and MORE! Create your own str…
Dec
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:
…
Dec
16 2019
Talmudic Texts with Rabbi Vaisberg at TBA
12:30PM - 1:30PM
Temple B'nai Abraham
300 East Northfield Road (entrance on E Cedar St)
Livingston, NJ 07039
Join us at Temple B'nai Abraham beginning on Monday, December 16 12:30 PM, as we will continue to dive into twelve…
Dec
16 2019
Synagogue Executive Director's Meeting
2:00PM - 3:00PM
Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ
Aidekman Family Campus
901 Route 10, P.O. Box 929
Whippany, NJ 07981
Greater MetroWest Synagogue Executive Director's Meeting
Dec
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 …
Dec
17 2019
Dec
17 2019
Daughters of Israel Board of Governors Meeting
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Daughters of Israel Board of Governors Meeting
Dec
17 2019
AIPAC Emerging Leaders Initiative Event with Amanda Berman
8:00PM - 10:00PM
Provided upon RSVP
Provided upon RSVP
Livingston, NJ 07039
This is the NJ AIPAC ELI event for our 30s-40s community.
Dec
18 2019
ABLE Committee Meeting
9:00AM - 10:30AM
Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest
901 Route 10
Whippany, NJ
ABLE Committee Meeting
Dec
18 2019
CARES and ABLE Meeting
9:00AM - 10:30AM
Jewish Federation of GMW, Aidekman Campus
901 Route 10
Whippany, NJ 07981
CARES meeting in conjunction with ABLE
Dec
18 2019
JFS of Central NJ Gala Dinner
6:00PM - 9:30PM
Crystal Plaza
305 W. Northfield Road
Livingston, NJ 07039
Annual Gala Dinner for JFS of Central NJ
Dec
18 2019
TBA Book Group with Rabbi Daivd Vaisberg
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Temple B'nai Abraham
300 East Northfield Road (entrance on E Cedar St)
Livingston, NJ 07039
The Temple B’nai Abraham Book Group led by Rabbi David Z. Vaisberg, M.A.R.E., M.A.H.L, will have engaging,…
Dec
19 2019
Federation - Unified Allocations Meeting
6:30PM - 8:30PM
Aidekman Campus
901 Route 10
Whippany, NJ 07981
Federation - Unified Allocations Meeting
Dec
19 2019
NJ ELI Briefing with Amanda Berman
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Nabatian house
Thames rd.
Livingston, NJ 07039
An opportunity for those in our Emerging Leadership Initiative (30s&40s) to engage in wider conversations about the U…
Dec
22 2019
Chanukah - First Candle
5:30PM - 6:00PM
Jewish Federation
901 Route 10
Whippany, NJ 07981
Candle lighting - first night of Chanukah
Dec
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 …
Dec
24 2019
JCC Metrowest Annual Free Film - December 24th
12:00AM - 9:00PM
JCC Metrowest
760 Northfield Avenue
West Orange, NJ 07052
Set in a Chinese restaurant "Dreaming of a Jewish Christmas" is an offbeat, irreverent musical documentary that…
Dec
25 2019
MJCBY Hanukkiah Lighting on the Green
5:00PM - 7:00PM
Morristown Jewish Center Beit Yisrael
177 Speedwell Ave
Morristown, NJ 07960
Join MJCBY and B'nai Or as we light the Hanukkiah on Morristown Green.
Return to MJCBY at 6:15 PM for a Kosher Chines…
Dec
25 2019
Klezmer Kafe at Chinese Dinner at B'nai Shalom
6:30PM - 8:30PM
B'nai Shalom
300 Pleasant Valley Way
West Orange, NJ 07052
Looking for something to do on December 25? B'nai Shalom's Klezmer Kafe is the place to be. We'll celebrate…
Dec
26 2019
Interviewing 101: Acing the Subject They Don't Teach in College
11:00AM - 3:00PM
Jewish Vocational Service of MetroWest
354 Eisenhower Pkwy, Plaza One, Ste. 2150
Livingston, NJ 07039
Looking for a summer job–or preparing to start your career? Mastering the art of interviewing is key to getting hir…
Dec
29 2019
Public Community Menorah Lighting
4:30PM - 6:00PM
Randolph Community Center
30 Calais Road
Randolph, NJ 07869
PUBLIC MENORAH TO LIGHT UP RANDOLPH, AS PART OF WORLD'S LARGEST CHANUKAH OBSERVANCE
Chabad of Randolph To Light Up…
Dec
29 2019
Chanukah On Ice
6:00PM - 7:30PM
aspen ice
16 Aspen Dr
randolph, NJ 07869
If you are looking for a unique way to have some Chanukah fun this season, what could be more delightful than a combi…
Dec
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 …