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The Sea | Regal Nanuet
2026-03-24 19:00 (America/New_York)
Israel’s official entry to the Academy Awards for Best International Feature Film and nominated for a record 13 Israeli Academy Awards (Ophir), notably winning Best Film and Best Actor, The Sea is a quietly majestic ode to the best of the human spirit.

Active Seniors Community Passover Seder and Sing-along
2026-03-26 11:00 - 13:00
Join the JCC of Northern NJ Active Seniors as we share in the traditions of Passover as we retell the story of Exodus with a musical, modern twist.

Location: River Edge

Cost: $10 suggested donation

Ethan Bloom | Regal Nanuet
2026-03-26 19:00
After losing his mother, thirteen-year-old Ethan finds solace in the Catholic church—a refuge that feels like home, even though he was born into a Jewish family. When his father insists on a bar mitzvah and Ethan’s secret unravels at his girlfriend’s confirmation party, the young seeker must confront the lies he’s told and the grief he’s been running from.

Shabbat on the Go - Let's celebrate Passover
2026-03-27 09:15 - 10:15
Celebrate with music, bonding, and fun for families with little ones (0–4); grandparents welcome, flexible registration, free tickets available.

Location: Wyckoff

Cost: $25 per family

Playgroup in the Park
2026-03-29 14:30 - 16:30
Grab the kids and let’s head outside for a casual play date!

Hosts: Arielle Orazio & Dana Cohen

Location: Paramus

Cost: Optional Donation

Mah Jongg Open Play
2026-03-29 19:00 - 21:00
Calling all Moms of babies, toddlers & preschoolers! Take a break from bath and bedtime and enjoy a night out playing Mah Jongg with each other.

All levels welcome – must have basic play knowledge. No formal instruction provided. Loaner sets available for the evening.

Registration is required and capped when capacity is reached. Play begins at 7 PM.

Location: Westwood

Cost: Optional Donation

Matzah Pizza Party
2026-04-07 10:30 - 11:30
No school? No problem!

Join J on the Go for a Passover-friendly Kids Cooking Class at The Flavor Labs in Norwood. Kids will have a blast making (and eating 😋) matzah pizza and chocolate covered matzah. An activity and lunch all in one!

Best suited for ages 2 – 6 with a caregiver. Please try to limit to one adult per child where possible

Ingredients will be Kosher for Passover. Please note, the facility/ovens are not turned over for Passover.

Location: Norwood

Cost: $45 per child

Little Diggers
2026-04-09 09:30 - 11:30
Join J on the Go for Little Diggers — an indoor sand adventure at a fabulous new playspace made just for little hands! Kiddos will scoop, sift, dig, and discover in a playful, hands-on sensory experience. Come ready for sandy fun with friends!

Best for kids 9 months – 6 years old

Special thanks to our host Sarah Flax!

Location: Wayne

Cost: $30 included 1 child and 1 adult

Matchmaking 2 | Regal Nanuet
2026-04-12 19:00
Step into the world of love, laughter, and a touch of mischief with Israel’s biggest box office hit of the year, Matchmaking 2, the long-awaited sequel to Erez Tadmor’s beloved 2022 romance that took the world by storm.

The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue | JCC Rockland
2026-04-13 13:00
In a harrowing real-life story that echoes Taken, the feature documentary The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue follows retired Israeli general Noam Tibon, who on October 7, 2023, received a desperate text from his son: terrorists had stormed his home, and he, his wife, and their two young daughters feared for their lives. With no time to spare, Noam and his wife, Gali, embarked on a ten-hour mission across a country under siege to save their family.

Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire | Regal Nanuet
2026-04-14 19:00
This essential documentary offers an intimate and unprecedented look into the life and legacy of Elie Wiesel, one of the most profound voices of our time. With exclusive access to Wiesel’s family and personal archives, the film delves into the passions, struggles, and enduring impact of a man who became a powerful voice for human rights.

Intro to Mahjong
2026-04-15 19:00 - 21:00
Wednesdays from 7:00 -9:00 pm, April 15, 22, 29, May 6

Need a break from bedtime routines? Make it a Mahjong night! This ladies-only lesson series is the perfect mix of fun, learning, and social time. Grab a drink, grab your girlfriends, and get ready to play!

Registration includes four classes (no refunds or make-ups), light refreshments, and a 2026 Mahjong card.

Location: Ridgewood

Cost: $140 per person

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Stroller Walk
2026-04-16 10:00 - 12:00
Let’s stroll! Grab your baby and stroller and meet our Mini Mensch group of parents for a walk around the park.

*In the event of rain, we will walk indoors.

Location: Ridgewood

Cost: Optional Donation

Real Estate | Regal Nanuet
2026-04-16 19:00
Tamara and Adam, a wild, unstable couple, are about to become parents and their life is a mess. Just before being evacuated from their apartment in Tel Aviv, Tamara decides to search for their new home in Adam’s hometown Haifa.

Of Dogs and Men | Regal Nanuet
2026-04-19 14:00
Of Dogs and Men is a tender, urgent exploration of the aftermath of the October 7 attacks in Israel. Following 16-year-old survivor Dar (Ori Avinoam) as she searches for her lost dog on Kibbutz Nir Oz, the film blends fiction and documentary, featuring non actors whose improvised conversations capture raw, authentic reactions to the violence.

Yom Ha'atzmaut - Israel's Birthday Bash
2026-04-19 15:00 - 17:00
Join us for a special PLANETARIUM experience! Explore, play, and create at our space-themed Israel celebration featuring hands-on activities, music, and snacks.

Member Price: $25 for family of up to 4 people$10 per additional ticket (18 months and up)

Public Price: $36 for family of up to 4 people$10 per additional ticket (18 months and up)

Showtime Options: 3:30 or 4:10 Please note: Due to space constraints, show times are expected to sell out.

Thank you to our synagogue and community partners:Beth Am TempleBeth Haverim Shir ShalomCongregation Sons of Israel NyackKol Dorot: A Reform Jewish CommunityNew City Jewish CenterOrangetown Jewish CenterTemple Beth SholomTemple Emanuel of the Pascack Valley

*Price increases at the door*

Charles Grodin: Rebel With a Cause | Regal Nanuet
2026-04-19 19:00
Raised in a Jewish household in Pittsburgh, Charles Grodin’s life embodied the concept of Tikkun Olam. The film not only celebrates Charles Grodin’s hilarious acting career, but also his remarkable, decades-long, successful fight to get wrongly convicted people — most of whom were mothers of color with young children — out of prison.

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Ethan Bloom | JCC Rockland
2026-04-20 13:00

The Stronghold | Regal Nanuet
2026-04-21 19:00
Based on real events that took place in the “Mazakh” bastion, the Yom Kippur war, the Sinai front. After a surprise Egyptian attack, 42 soldiers under the command of a young lieutenant from the Seder yeshiva, struggle to repel the enemy attacks during which many of the fighters are injured or killed.

Mah Jongg Open Play
2026-04-22 19:00 - 21:00
Calling all Moms of babies, toddlers & preschoolers! Take a break from bath and bedtime and enjoy a night out playing Mah Jongg with each other.

All levels welcome – must have basic play knowledge. No formal instruction provided. Loaner sets available for the evening.

Registration is required and capped when capacity is reached. Play begins at 7 PM.

Location: Glen Rock

Cost: Optional Donation

Swedishkayt: YidLife Crisis in Stockholm | Regal Nanuet
2026-04-23 19:00
Get ready to laugh and kvell with Swedishkayt: YidLife Crisis in Stockholm as self-proclaimed international Yiddish-ish icons YidLife Crisis—comedy duo Eli Batalion and Jamie Elman—bravely step onto Swedish soil to unearth a hidden treasure trove of Jewish culture.

Resin & Ruach
2026-04-23 19:30 - 21:30
Celebrate creativity, community, and a little Israeli pride at our special Moms Night Out in honor of Yom Ha’atzmaut 🇮🇱

Join us for an inspiring evening of connection and crafting as we create beautiful, custom resin picture frames — the perfect way to showcase your favorite memories and favorite people. This hands-on workshop, led by the incredibly talented team at Bears by Brit, will take us step-by-step through designing and pouring our own one-of-a-kind frames.

Whether you go blue-and-white for Yom Ha’atzmaut or design something uniquely you, you’ll leave with a meaningful keepsake and a night well spent.

Location: Emerson

Cost: $60 per person

Shabbat on the Go - Let's celebrate Israel
2026-04-24 10:30 - 11:30
Celebrate with music, bonding, and fun for families with little ones (0–4); grandparents welcome, flexible registration, free tickets available.

Featuring Miss Ilana.

Location: Mahwah

Cost: $25 per family

Connecting the Expecting
2026-04-26 10:30 - 11:30
Join us for a morning together to unwind and share the journey of parenthood. Ask questions, build friendships and meet others in the same stage of life. Whether it’s your first baby or your third, come sip and relax with us.

Location: RidgewoodCost: Optional Donation

Spring Clean at the Farm
2026-04-26 13:30 - 16:30
Looking to get your hands in the dirt and boots on the ground? Join us for this Mitzvah Moment at MEVO Environmental Farm!

This event is part of United We Serve, a program from Bergen County Commissioner Tracy Zur to encourage volunteer activities around Bergen County.

Special thanks to our event hosts Arielle & Louis Orazio

Attire: Clothes you can get dirty and closed-toe shoes.

Bring: A reusable water bottle and gloves (MEVO has extra if you do not have your own gloves)

Location: Mahwah

Cost: Optional Donation

The Ring | Regal Nanuet
2026-04-26 14:00
Beloved Israeli comedian and acclaimed actor Adir Miller (The Matchmaker, MJFF ’22) makes a powerful return to the screen with The Ring, a deeply personal and emotionally resonant drama inspired by his own family’s Holocaust survival.

Trivia Night
2026-04-30 19:30 - 22:00
Join J on the Go dads for a casual night of bar trivia out at Orange Lantern. No teams needed! Grab a drink and play along.

Reservation is at 7:30; trivia starts at 8 PM

Location: Paramus

Cost: Pay as you go

Stroller Walk
2026-05-02 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-05-18 10:00 - 11:30
Let’s stroll! Grab your baby and stroller and meet our Mini Mensch group of parents for a walk around the park.

Location: Ridgewood

Cost: Optional Donation

Shabbat on the Go - Let's celebrate Shavuot
2026-05-15 09:30 - 12:30
Join this free celebration of motherhood anytime from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM at Fit4Mom’s Mamapalooza.

At 11 AM, come to our station for a very special Shabbat & Shavuot musical moment with Cantor Sarah from Kol Dorot – A Reform Jewish Community.

Register with J on the Go to be automatically registered for Mamapalooza.

Location: Van Saun Park, Paramus

Cost: Free
