Memorial 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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May 25, 2020
May
1 2020
CARES Professional Development Day
9:00AM - 1:00PM
Aidekman Campus
901 Route 10
Whippany, NJ 07981
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED
CARES Professional Development Day program for Greater MetroWest agency staff that wor…
May
1 2020
B'nai Keshet Open House
5:30PM - 6:30PM
B'nai Keshet
99 S Fullerton Ave
Montclair, NJ 07042
B'nai Keshet Reconstructionist Synagogue Open House for prospective members
May
3 2020
VIRTUAL UJA Phonathon
8:00AM - 11:00PM
via Zoom
Online
Greater MetroWest, NJ x
VIRTUAL UJA Phonathon
May
3 2020
May
4 2020
commUNITY Mission Guide Lecture Series #6 - VIRTUAL
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Online
via Zoom
Greater MetroWest, NJ x
commUNITY Mission Guide Lecture Series #6
From Oranges and Security to Tech Nation
Led by Yona Leshets
May
4 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 …
May
5 2020
Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest Board of Trustees Meeting - VIRTUAL
9:00AM - 11:30AM
Alex Aidekman Family Jewish Community Campus
901 Route 10
Whippany, NJ 07981
Jewish Federation of GMW Board meeting
May
5 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
May
6 2020
May
6 2020
JSDD Board of Trustees Meeting
7:30PM - 9:30PM
JSDD
270 Pleasant Valley Way
West Orange, NJ 07052
JSDD Board of Trustees Meeting
May
7 2020
May
17 2020
May
7 2020
TBJ Gala Honoring Cantor Howard Stahl
6:00PM - 10:00PM
Congregation B'nai Jeshurun
1025 South Orange Avenue
Short Hills, 07078
After 20 years of service to Congregation B'nai Jeshurun, we are honoring Cantor Howard Stahl.
May
8 2020
JNF Breakfast for Israel featuring Matti Friedman - CANCELED
7:30AM - 9:00AM
Westminster Hotel
550 W. Mt. Pleasant Avenue
Livingston, NJ 07039
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED
JNF Breakfast for Israel featuring Matti Friedman
May
9 2020
B'nai Keshet Open House
12:00PM - 1:00PM
B'nai Keshet
99 S Fullerton Ave
Montclair, NJ 07042
B'nai Keshet Reconstructionist Synagogue Open House for prospective members
May
10 2020
Nefesh B'Nefesh VIRTUAL Aliyah Info Sessions Sunday May 10th
12:00PM - 2:00PM
The Comfort of Your Own Home
Home
Any Town, NJ 00000
Nefesh B'Nefesh will be hosting 2 VIRTUAL Aliyah Informational Sessions Sunday May 10th
May
11 2020
National Agencies Committee Meeting - VIRTUAL
8:00AM - 10:00AM
Private home
TBD
Maplewood, NJ 07040
National Agencies Committee meeting
May
11 2020
JFS MetroWest Board of Trustees Meeting - VIRTUAL
7:00PM - 9:00PM
JFS MetroWest Board of Trustees Meeting
May
11 2020
VIRTUAL - WP Cell-a-thon - CANCELED
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Private Home
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED
Women's Philanthropy Cellathon
Location will be at a private home.
May
11 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 …
May
12 2020
ABLE Professional Advisory Committee (PAC) Meeting - VIRTUAL
9:00AM - 10:30AM
Jewish Family Services
655 Westfield Avenue
Elizabeth, NJ
ABLE Professional Advisory Committee (PAC) Meeting
May
12 2020
Lion of Judah Field Trip to Newark - POSTPONED
9:00AM - 3:00PM
Newark, NJ
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED
Lion of Judah Field Trip to Newark
May
12 2020
VIRTUAL - Lion of Judah Museum Tour
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Online
via Zoom
Greater MetroWest, NJ 07981
Virtual Museum Tour for Lion of Judah donors
May
12 2020
Gala 2020 -Chabad of SE Morris County - POSTPONED
6:00PM - 9:00PM
The Brooklake Country Club
139 Brooklake Rd.
Florham Park, NJ 07932
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED
Gala 2020 -Chabad of SE Morris County at The Brooklake County Club
May
12 2020
May
12 2020
JSDD Annual Meeting and Gala - CANCELED
6:30PM - 9:00PM
Linda Press
Morris Museum
6 Normandy Heights Road
Morristown, NJ 07960
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED
JSDD Annual Meeting and Fundraiser
May
12 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
May
13 2020
May
13 2020
NefeshB'Nefesh VIRTUAL Seminar-The Value of N. Amer. Aliyah Wed May 13
12:00PM - 1:00PM
The Comfort of Your Own Home
123 Your Street
Your Town, NJ 00000
Wednesday, May 13th @ 12pm ET The Value of North American Aliyah: How Israel Benefits From the Return on…
May
13 2020
Federation Spring Campaign Event - POSTPONED
7:00PM - 10:00PM
Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy
110 South Orange Avenue
Livingston, NJ 07039
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED
UJA Federation Spring Campaign Event
May
13 2020
JCC MetroWest Mensches
7:00PM - 9:00PM
JCC MetroWest
760 Northfield Avenue
West Orange, NJ 07052
Honoring four community menches VIRTUALLY!
May
14 2020
May
15 2020
May
16 2020
NextDor - Comedy & Cocktails - VIRTUAL
9:15AM - 10:15PM
Online
via Zoom
Greater MetroWest, NJ 07981
NextDor Comedy & Cocktails
May
17 2020
JCC of Central NJ Touch A Truck - POSTPONED
1:00PM - 5:00PM
JCC of Central Nj
1391 Martine Avenue
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED
This event provides a unique opportunity for children to explore vehicles of all types…
May
18 2020
Gala Event of the American Friends of The College of MGT, Israel POSTPONED
5:45AM - 8:15AM
Location provided upon RSVP
Location provided upon RSVP
New Jersey, NJ New Jersey
Gala Event of the American Friends of The College of Management, Israel The College of Management Academic…
May
18 2020
JCF Annual Investors Meeting - VIRTUAL
4:30PM - 6:00PM
Alex Aidekman Jewish Community Campus
901 Route 10
Whippany, NJ 07981
JCF Annual Investors Meeting
May
18 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 …
May
19 2020
Federation Investment Committee Meeting - VIRTUAL
6:30PM
Aidekman Campus
901 Rt. 10
Whippany, NJ 07981
Federation Investment Committee Meeting
May
19 2020
Daughters of Israel Board of Governors Meeting - VIRTUAL
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Daughters of Israel Board of Governors Meeting
May
20 2020
Nefesh B'Nefesh VIRTUAL Aliyah Planning Seminar- Wednesday May 20th
1:00PM
The Comfort of Your Own Home
123 Your Street
Your Town, NJ 00000
Wednesday, May 20th @ 1pm ET -- Aliyah Open Forum: Healthcare in Israel
May
20 2020
Federation - Unified Allocations Meeting - VIRTUAL
6:30PM - 8:30PM
Aidekman Campus
901 Route 10
Whippany, NJ 07981
Federation - Unified Allocations Meeting
May
21 2020
May
26 2020
BPN Happy Hour - VIRTUAL
5:00PM - 6:00PM
Online
via Zoom
Greater MetroWest, NJ 07981
BPN Happy Hour - via Zoom
May
26 2020
May
27 2020
Strictly Business Online: A Conversation with Ira Robbins and Chris Martin
3:00PM - 4:00PM
Jewish Vocational Service
354 Eisenhower Parkway
Suite 2150
Livingston, NJ 07039
Please join us for Strictly Business Online: A Conversation with Community Bankers Ira Robbins and Chris Martin. Thei…
May
27 2020
Local Allocations Committee - Final Meeting - VIRTUAL
5:00PM - 7:00PM
Federation - Conference Center
901 Route 10
Whippany, NJ 07981
Local Allocations Committee Final Meeting
May
27 2020
Synagogue President's Meeting VIRTUAL
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ
Aidekman Family Campus
901 Route 10, P.O. Box 929
Whippany, NJ 07981
Greater MetroWest Synagogue President's Meeting
May
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
May
31 2020
Nefesh B'Nefesh VIRTUAL Webinar: ABCs of Packing for Aliyah
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Online / Zoom
The Comfort of Your Own Home
Any City, NJ 00000
Packing for Aliyah doesn't have to be a Balagan. Presented by Rebekah Saltzman of Balagan Be Gone who has been…
May
31 2020
NefeshB'Nefesh Webinar:High School in Israel & Acclimating Teens
1:00PM - 2:00PM
Online / Zoom
The Comfort of Your Own Home
Any City, NJ 00000
Making Aliyah with a teen? Confused about high schools in Israel; how to choose; how to apply; where to go? How do I…