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Community Calendar
This calendar is for community events sponsored by Greater MetroWest Jewish organizations, which take place in our community.
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Apr 10, 2020
Apr 12, 2020
Easter
Mar
29 2020
Apr
6 2020
Diller Teen Fellows Jewish Communities Mifgash - CANCELED
8:00AM - 9:00PM
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED
Diller Teen Fellows Mifgash - The Israeli Diller Teens visit Greater MetroWest NJ
Apr
1 2020
Building Safe Sacred Spaces: Personal and Architectural Perspectives
5:00PM - 7:00PM
Rutgers Hillel
70 College Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
The Ruth Ellen Steinman Bloustein and Edward J. Bloustein Memorial Lecture
Rabbi Jeffrey Myers, a New Jersey native an…
Apr
1 2020
Federation of GMW Mini Mission - CANCELED
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Congregation Agudath Israel
20 Academy Road
Caldwell, NJ 07006
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED
Federation Greater MetroWest NJ Mini Mission
Connections to Israel & Overseas
Apr
2 2020
Model Seder - CANCELLED
10:00AM - 1:00PM
Ahavas Shalom
Ahavas Shalom
Newark, NJ 00000
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED
Model Seder with Jewish Day & Newark Schools
Apr
2 2020
Apr
2 2020
Women's Philanthropy Mission to Memphis Orientation Mtg. - POSTPONED
6:30PM - 8:30PM
Karen Bocaletti
TBD
TBD, NJ TBD
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED
Orientation meeting for the Women's Philanthropy Mission to Memphis participants.
Apr
3 2020
B'nai Keshet Open House
5:30PM - 6:30PM
Farrell Borine
99 S Fullerton Ave
Montclair, NJ 07042
B'nai Keshet Reconstructionist Synagogue Open House for prospective members
Apr
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 …
Apr
13 2020
commUNITY Mission Guide Lecture Series #1 - VIRTUAL
12:00PM - 1:00PM
VIRTUAL
Online via Zoom
Greater MetroWest, NJ x
commUNITY Mission Guide Lecture Series #1
Pre-State Israel 1917-1948
Led by Itsik Yanai (Chief Guide)
Apr
13 2020
Jewish Film Festival of Central NJ - POSTPONED
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Rialto Theatre
250 E. Broad Street
Westfield, NJ 07090
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED
15th annual Jewish Film Festival
JCC of Central NJ
AT Rialto Theatre Westfield NJ
Apr
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 …
Apr
19 2020
Apr
25 2020
Peoplehood Project in Ukraine - CANCELED
7:00PM - 8:00PM
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED
Peoplehood Cohort 5 in Cherkassy, Ukraine
Apr
20 2020
commUNITY Mission Guide Lecture Series #2 - VIRTUAL
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Online
via Zoom
Greater MetroWest, NJ x
commUNITY Mission Guide Lecture Series #2
From to 100: The Land of Israel Between 1897 & 1997
Led by Eli Parnassa
Apr
20 2020
Stories & Other Prose by Israeli Nobel Laureate S. Y. Agnon
7:00PM - 8:30PM
The Bildner Center
12 College Ave
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Mini-course taught by Curt Leviant, professor emeritus of Jewish Studies at Rutgers, novelist, and translator.
Three…
Apr
20 2020
VIRTUAL - Yom HaShoah Commemoration at Kean University
7:00PM - 7:30PM
THIS EVENT WILL BE VIRTUAL
Facebook: @hcouncilmetrowest
Instagram: @holocaustcouncilgmw
For ZOOM access contact Adar…
Apr
20 2020
Daughters of Israel Board of Governors Meeting
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Daughters of Israel Board of Governors Meeting
Apr
20 2020
JSDD Board of Trustees Meeting
7:30PM - 9:30PM
JSDD
270 Pleasant Valley Way
West Orange, NJ 07052
JSDD Board of Trustees Meeting
Apr
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 …
Apr
21 2020
Strictly Business Online: A Conversation with Steve Sweeney & Steve Adubato
3:00PM - 4:00PM
Barbara Raynor
354 Eisenhower Parkway
Suite 2150
Livingston, NJ 07039
Strictly Business Online will feature a conversation with President of the NJ Senate, Steve Sweeney, moderated by Emm…
Apr
21 2020
VIRTUAL Yom HaShoah - Author Rebecca Erbelding LIVE on Facebook
3:00PM - 5:00PM
JCC MetroWest FB Page
Facebook
Facebook, NJ 07052
VIRTUAL Yom HaShoah - Author Rebecca Erbelding LIVE on Facebook
Apr
21 2020
JCC MetroWest Board of Trustees Meeting
7:00PM - 9:00PM
JCC MetroWest
760 Northfield Avenue
West Orange, NJ 07052
JCC MetroWest Board of Trustees April Meeting
Apr
22 2020
Apr
22 2020
Global Connections Cabinet Meeting - VIRTUAL
12:00PM - 2:00PM
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Global Connections Cabinet Meeting
Apr
22 2020
National Agencies Committee - Final Meeting
6:30PM - 8:30PM
Federation Conference Center
901 Route 10
Whippany, NJ 07981
National Agencies Committee Final Meeting
Apr
22 2020
Jewish Film Festival of Central NJ - POSTPONED
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Rialto Theatre
250 E. Broad Street
Westfield, NJ 07090
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED
15th annual Jewish Film Festival
JCC of Central NJ
AT Rialto Theatre Westfield NJ
Apr
23 2020
Virtual "Ripped From the Headlines" with Rabbi Charlie
10:00AM - 11:30AM
Stephanie Adams
White Meadow Temple
153 White Meadow Road
Rockaway, NJ 07866
An open discussion on the news with Rabbi Charlie. Visit our website for details!
Apr
23 2020
commUNITY Mission Guide Lecture Series #3 - VIRTUAL
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Online
via Zoom
Greater MetroWest, NJ x
commUNITY Mission Guide Lecture Series #3
Israeli World Traveler: 46 Countries Visited - Storytelling & Challenges
Le…
Apr
23 2020
Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey Board Retreat
4:00PM - 7:30PM
Marsha Atkind
TBA
TBA, NJ TBA
Retreat for board members only.
Apr
23 2020
Apr
24 2020
Global Connections Kabbalat Shabbat - VIRTUAL
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Virtual Zoom Line
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GC Kabbalat Shabbat
Apr
24 2020
Apr
30 2020
Apr
24 2020
Virtual Kabbalat Shabbat
6:30PM - 7:30PM
Stephanie Adams
White Meadow Temple
153 White Meadow Road
Rockaway, NJ 07866
Due to the outbreak of the coronavirus, most synagogues and organizations have cancelled all in-person activities…
Apr
25 2020
Virtual Havdalah
9:00PM - 10:00PM
Stephanie Adams
White Meadow Temple
153 White Meadow Road
Rockaway, NJ 07866
Due to the outbreak of the coronavirus, most synagogues and organizations have cancelled all in-person activities…
Apr
26 2020
Apr
29 2020
WP Mission to Memphis - POSTPONED
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Memphis, TN
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED
Mission to Memphis, TN
Apr
26 2020
Rutgers Hillel Annual Gala - CANCELED
6:00PM - 9:00PM
Rutgers Hillel
70 College Ave.
New Brunswick, NJ
Annual event honoring supporters, community leaders and student Rising Stars.
Apr
27 2020
commUNITY Mission Guide Lecture Series #4 - VIRTUAL
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Online
via Zoom
Greater MetroWest, NJ x
commUNITY Mission Guide Lecture Series #4
Masada, Western Wall & Yad Vashem - Symbols of Destruction or Inspiration?
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Apr
27 2020
Apr
27 2020
Apr
27 2020
JCC Board of Directors Meeting
7:30PM - 9:30PM
JCC of Central NJ
1391 Martine Avenue
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
Board of Directors Meeting
Apr
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 …
Apr
29 2020
Yom Ha'atzmaut Community Celebration
4:30PM - 7:00PM
Livingston Community Center
204 Hillside Ave
Livingston, NJ 07039
Yom Ha'atmzaut Community Celebration
Apr
30 2020
commUNITY Mission Guide Lecture Series #5 - VIRTUAL
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Online
via Zoom
Greater MetroWest, NJ x
commUNITY Mission Guide Lecture Series #5
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Israel
Led by Revital Snaider
Apr
30 2020
Friendship Circle - LifeTown Banquet - POSTPONED
5:00PM - 7:00PM
Friendship Circle
10 Microlab Road
Livingston, NJ 07039
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED
Friendship Circle / LifeTown Banquet
Apr
30 2020
Spotlight Speaker Author Ariel Burger - POSTPONED
7:00PM - 11:59PM
JCC
1391 Martine Ave
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED
Author presentation and book signing - Ariel Burger, WITNESS