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Community Calendar
This calendar is for community events sponsored by Greater MetroWest Jewish organizations, which take place in our community.
Note: If your event is for families with children or for parents of families with children, please submit your event to the JFamily Calendar. If your event is of adult content, please submit to the Community Calendar.
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View the JFamily Calendar for events of interest to young people and young families.
Jan 1, 2020
Jan 20, 2020
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Jan
6 2020
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 …
Jan
7 2020
Breaking the Silence Teen Workshop
6:00PM - 9:00PM
To Be Determined
NJ
Breaking the Silence Teen Workshop
Jan
7 2020
JCC Board of Trustees Meeting
7:00PM - 9:00PM
JCC MetroWest
760 Northfield Avenue
West Orange, NJ 07052
JCC Board of Trustees Meeting
Jan
8 2020
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…
Jan
8 2020
JSDD Board of Trustees Meeting
7:30PM - 9:30PM
JSDD
270 Pleasant Valley Way
West Orange, NJ 07052
JSDD Board of Trustees Meeting
Jan
9 2020
Shir Appeal for the Sheer Joy of it!
6:45AM - 8:45AM
Congregation B'nai Israel
40 Whitenack Rd
Basking Ridge, NJ 07921
Shir Appeal for the Sheer Joy of it!
Thursday, January 9th 2020
The Tufts University Jewish A Cappella
singing group…
Jan
9 2020
Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest Board of Trustees Meeting
8:30AM - 10:30AM
Alex Aidekman Family JEwish Community Campus
901 Route 10
Whippany, NJ 07981
Jewish Federation of GMW Board Meeting
Jan
9 2020
Friendship Circle Cocktail Night
6:00PM - 9:00PM
Friendship Circle
10 Microlab Road
Livingston, NJ 07039
Friendship Circle Cocktail Night
Jan
11 2020
Free Joanie Leeds Concert for the Family
6:00PM - 7:30PM
JCC of Central New Jersey
1391 Martine Avenue
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
This is a free family concert appropriate for ages 3 +. Bring blankets to sit on; light snacks will be served. …
Jan
11 2020
Four Flute Flight Israeli Jazz Ensemble
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Morristown Jewish Center Beit Yisrael
177 Speedwell Ave
Morristown, NJ 07960
This ensemble combines four unique flute voices with an energetic acoustic rhythm section performed by outstanding yo…
Jan
12 2020
Opening Reception for JCC Metrowest January and February, 2020 exhibits
11:00AM - 1:00PM
JCC Metrowest
760 Northfield Avenue
West Orange, NJ 07052
Opening reception for Gaelen Gallery East January and February exhibits-2020 Gaelen Juried Show award winners Lori Ab…
Jan
12 2020
CRC AIPAC Parent Teen Cohort Orientation Meeting
5:00PM - 6:30PM
TBD
TBD
TDB, NJ 07981
Mandatory orientation meeting for parents and teens participating in the GMW AIPAC Policy Conference Parent Teen Cohort
Jan
12 2020
MJCBY Movie Night
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Morristown Jewish Center Beit Yisrael
177 Speedwell Ave
Morristown, NJ 07960
Join us for a viewing of the documentary, Fiddler, A Miracle of Miracles with special guest speaker, Marc Aronson
adm…
Jan
13 2020
Jan
13 2020
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 …
Jan
13 2020
TBA “ReIntro to Judaism— Jewish Eating” with Rabbi David Z. Vaisberg
8:00PM - 9:00PM
Temple B'nai Abraham
300 E Northfield Road
entrance on E Cedar St
Livingston, NJ 07039
On Monday, January 13, at 8:00 PM, Temple B’nai Abraham will present “ReIntro to Judaism— Jewish Eating” with Rabbi…
Jan
14 2020
Jewish Federation of GMW Board Governance Committee
8:45AM - 10:45AM
JCC of MW
760 Northfield Avenue
West Orange, NJ 07052
Jewish Federation of GMW Board Governance Committee
Jan
14 2020
Rachel Coalition Steering Committee Meeting
9:30AM - 11:00AM
Rachel Coalition Steering Committee Meeting at JFS Florham Park
Jan
14 2020
Jewish Community Foundation Board of Trustees Meeting
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Jewish Community Foundation Board of Trustees Meeting
Jan
14 2020
Here.Now.GMW - Teen Workshop
6:30PM - 8:00PM
JCC MetroWest
760 Northfield Ave
West Orange, NJ 07052
Greater MetroWest ABLE invites you to be a part of Here.Now.GMW – a teen-led in-person and online initiative…
Jan
15 2020
Jan
16 2020
Leadership Mission to Washington, D.C. with Jewish Federations of NJ
Jan
15 2020
Synagogue Inclusion Roundtable
7:00PM - 9:00PM
JFS MetroWest
760 Northfield Ave
West Orange, NJ
Synagogue Inclusion Roundtable
Jan
19 2020
Let's Go Bowling!
3:15PM - 5:15PM
Rockaway Lanes
365 Us Highway 46
Rockaway, NJ 07866
Have fun, meet other Jewish families, couples and singles. All are welcome
Jan
20 2020
Jan
20 2020
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 …
Jan
21 2020
Jan
22 2020
NextDor Borinsky Program
6:45PM - 9:30PM
Private Home
Greater MetroWest Community
NJ 00000
NextDor Borinsky Program
Jan
22 2020
Author Yvette Manessis Corporon - International Holocaust Remembrance Day
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Alex Aidekman Jewish Community Campus
901 Route 10
JFEDGMW
Whippany, NJ 07981
Author Yvette Manessis Corporon - International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Jan
23 2020
Women's Philanthropy Board Meeting
9:30AM - 11:30AM
Alex Aidekman Family Jewish Community Campus
901 Route 10
Whippany, NJ 07981
Women's Philanthropy Board Meeting
Jan
23 2020
Monthly Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Dantowitz at TBA
11:30AM - 12:30PM
Temple B'nai Abraham
300 E Northfield Road
entrance on East Cedar St
Livingston, NJ 07039
All are welcome for a lively discussion and exploration of Pirkei Avot with Rabbi Faith Joy Dantowitz. Through a…
Jan
25 2020
25th Birthday Party for Congregation Beth Hatikvah
7:30PM - 11:00PM
Congregation Beth Hatikvah
36 Chatham Road
Summit, NJ 07901
Celebrate Congregation Beth Hatikvah!
25 years together and looking forward to another incredible 25.
Join us for a gre…
Jan
26 2020
Sunday Brunch with Jamie Bernstein
10:00AM - 11:59PM
Karen Sanders
1391 Martine Ave
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
Sunday Brunch with Jamie Bernstein
Jan
27 2020
AIPAC Club Briefing
12:00AM
Provided upon RSVP
Details upon RSVP
Livingston, NJ 07039
This will be an AIPAC NJ Club member event.
Jan
27 2020
Jan
27 2020
JCC of Central NJ Board of Directors Meeting
7:30PM - 9:30PM
JCC of Central NJ
1391 Martine Avenue
Scotch Plains, 0706
Board of Directors Meeting
Jan
27 2020
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 …
Jan
28 2020
JCC Metrowest Trip to South Africa
9:00AM - 11:59PM
JCC Metrowest
760 Northfield Avenue
West Orange, NJ 07052
This trip includes but is not limited to two safaris, seeing the sights of Cape Town and learning about the Jewish…
Jan
28 2020
167th Annual Congregational Meeting of Temple B'nai Abraham
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Temple B'nai Abraham
300 East Northfield Road
entrance on E Cedar Street
Livingston, NJ 07039
On Tuesday, January 28, 2020, at 7:00 pm Temple B'nai Abraham will hold its 167th annual congregational meeting at…
Jan
28 2020
Local Allocations Committee Meeting
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Aidekman Campus
901 Route 10
Whippany, 07981
LAC meeting
Jan
29 2020
JCC Metrowest Trip to South Africa
9:00AM - 11:59PM
JCC Metrowest
760 Northfield Avenue
West Orange, NJ 07052
This trip includes but is not limited to two safaris, seeing the sights of Cape Town and learning about the Jewish…
Jan
29 2020
NextDor Borinsky Program
6:45PM - 9:30PM
Private Home
Greater MetroWest Community
NJ 00000
NextDor Borinsky Program
Jan
30 2020
Jan
30 2020
JCC Metrowest Trip to South Africa
9:00AM - 11:59PM
JCC Metrowest
760 Northfield Avenue
West Orange, NJ 07052
This trip includes but is not limited to two safaris, seeing the sights of Cape Town and learning about the Jewish…
Jan
30 2020
Jan
30 2020
JCC of Central NJ Texas Hold 'Em Tournament
6:00PM - 11:55PM
JCC of Central NJ
1391 Martine Avenue
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
Annual Poker Tournament run by a professional company with professional equipment and licensed dealers. Proceeds gene…
Jan
30 2020
Jan
31 2020
JCC Metrowest Trip to South Africa
9:00AM - 11:59PM
JCC Metrowest
760 Northfield Avenue
West Orange, NJ 07052
This trip includes but is not limited to two safaris, seeing the sights of Cape Town and learning about the Jewish…
Jan
31 2020
Honoring Late Composer Gershon Kingsley at TBA
6:30PM - 8:00PM
Temple B'nai Abraham
300 East Northfield Road entrance on E Cedar Street
Livingston, NJ 07039
On Friday, January 31, 2020, at 6:30 PM please join us for a special Choral Shabbat with our professional quartet…