Passover Play Date
2025-04-20 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
Join us for a casual meetup among families. We’ll celebrate Passover with slides, swings, snacks, and just being together! This event is weather-dependent.

This event is free of charge. Registration appreciated.

Sushi Dinner
2025-04-23 19:30 - 21:00
Join us for a casual sushi night! The restaurant is BYOB so feel free to bring what you like. Thanks to our host Natalie Itskov.

Cost: Pay as you go

Pick Up Basketball Game
2025-04-23 20:00 - 21:30
Join J on the Go Dads for another round of pick up basketball at Superdome Northvale! Thanks to our host Josh Pearlstein.

Cost: $20 per person

Earth Day Celebration
2025-04-27 10:00 - 11:30
Let’s celebrate Earth Day with our friends at MEVO Farm. We’ll go on a “sensory” tour of the farm, touching plants, seeing seedlings growing, smelling herbs, etc. The children will plant a sunflower seed to take home.

$25 per child age 2+ (under 2 is free)

Free Tickets Now Available thanks to our sponsor, Repair the World. Space is limited.

This is the perfect way to celebrate the Jewish value of “tikkun olam”, repairing our world, and enjoying its beauty.

Shabbat Family Fun Day For Russian Speaking Jewish Families
2025-05-03 10:00 - 12:00
We’re so excited to welcome our Russian speaking Jewish families to come celebrate Shabbat. In our family-friendly music circle lead by Ilana Biler, the children will sing, dance, and play to the sounds of songs in Russian and English. Parents will have the opportunity to mingle with each other and enjoy some light bites. English-only speaking parents more than welcome. Шабат Шалом” (Shabbat Shalom)!

Cost: $18 per family

Israel's Birthday Bash
2025-05-04 14:00 - 16:00
Join us for an exciting afternoon! Doors open at 1:45 PM to play carnival games, do crafts, face painting, eat Israeli snacks, and more! At 3 PM, we’ll dance and sing with an electrifying performance from Alex and the Kaleidoscope! Celebrate Israel with us by wearing blue and white!

Best for children up through 8 years old.

$36 per family

Mother's Day Mah Jong
2025-05-08 19:00 - 21:30
Join us as we celebrate Mother’s Day with Mah Jong Open Play. Come as a group or we will pair you up! All attendees will receive one raffle ticket for a chance to win fun prizes!

Cost: $36 per person

Beers, Cheers, & L'chaims
2025-05-15 20:00 - 21:30
Join J on the Go Dads for a casual “pay as you go” night out

Pop Up Playdate
2025-05-18 15:00 - 16:30
Pop on over for a casual meetup among friends. RSVP so we get an idea of who’s coming for the fun. *Weather dependent. Families who register will be notified if there’s any change in plan. Thanks to the Cohen Family for hosting!

Cost: Free

Pickup Basketball
2025-05-27 19:30 - 21:00
Join J on the Go Dads for another round of pick up basketball! Address provided after registration.

Location: Private Residence, Allendale

$20 per person suggested donation

Mah Jongg Open Play
2025-06-01 19:00 - 21:00
Get together for an evening of Mah Jongg open play with friends.

Dates: Sun 1/12, 2/2, 3/2, 4/6, 6/1

$18 Optional Donation

Five Dimes Brewery, Westwood

Shavuot on the Farm
2025-06-02 10:00 - 11:30
Bunnies, ponies, and goats, oh my! Join J on the Go for a Shavuot on the Farm. This self-guided experience includes visiting (and feeding!) goats, sheep, alpaca, donkeys, ponies, bunnies, pigs, cows, and more at your leisure!

$10 per person

Special thanks to our hosts:

Allison Kamin, President of the Parent Organization, Glen Rock Jewish CenterSophya Rosen, PTO President and VP of Preschool, Beth RishonTalia Topiler, Co-VP of the ECPA, Temple Emanuel of the Pascack Valley

Poker Tournament
2025-06-04 19:30 - 21:30
Calling all card sharks! Join us for a Dads’ Night Poker Tournament on Wed, June 4 at Congregation B’nai Israel in Emerson! Doors open 7:30 PM. Play begins sharply at 8. $36 buy in (cash only). Refreshments included.

Location: Congregation B’nai Israel, Emerson

Shabbat Music Circle
2025-06-06 10:30 - 11:30
Sing, dance, and celebrate Shabbat in a joyful music circle for little ones. Perfect for children up to age 4 and their families. Featuring Win at Fun

Temple Beth Rishon, Wyckoff

Summer Playground Meetup
2025-06-18 10:00 - 11:30
Let’s go play on this amazing playground, well suited for all ages. RSVP appreciated. Thanks to Sophya Rosen and Brittany Prell Cohen for hosting!

Location: Midland Park

The event is free.

Cocktail Club
2025-06-18 19:30 - 21:00
Join J on the Go Moms for a casual “pay as you go” night out.

Location: Steel Wheel Tavern, Ridgewood

Pay as you go

Mocktail Club
2025-06-18 19:30 - 21:00
A cozy meetup for expecting parents—whether you’re sporting your first bump or adding another little love to your family, come sip, share, and connect. Because growing a baby is better together!

Location: Ridgewood

Cost: Pay as you go

Shabbat Playdate
2025-06-21 15:00 - 17:00
Join us for a fun play date in the park with other Russian speaking families. A great chance for little ones to run around and for parents to connect.

Location: Upper Saddle River

Spring Celebration
2025-06-26 18:30
Save the Date

Spring Celebration

We are excited to celebrate you and the remarkable work from the past 100 years at the Jewish Community Center of Northern New Jersey’s Spring Celebration, on the evening of Thursday, June 26th at The Rockleigh. This momentous event will focus on the legacy and leadership of our past presidents and showcase our ongoing vision for tomorrow.

Questions: Anna Premselaar, Development Associate at 845.362.4400 x205 or email journal@jccnnj.org

Support our Journal

Prior Year

Tribute Video of Julie Eisen and Buzz Rukin

Spring Celebration Event Photos

Commemorative Journal

Shabbat Morning Playdate
2025-06-28 10:30 - 12:00
Join us for a casual playground meetup with friends. RSVP appreciated. Thanks to Dana & Aaron Cohen for hosting!

Cost: Free

Intro to Mahjong
2025-07-08 19:00 - 21:00
Summer is the perfect time to finally learn Mahjong! Join in our Intro to Mahjong classes, taught by a certified Mahjong teacher. This is best suited for beginners.

4 Week Session

Tuesdays July 8, 15, 22, and Aug 5

Registration includes four classes (no refunds or make-ups) and a 2025 Mahjong card.

Location: Glen Rock. Location to be provided after registration

$125 per person

Monthly Mahjong Open Play
2025-07-09 19:30 - 21:30
Get together for an evening of Mahjong open play with friends. All levels welcome.

For J on the Go / PJ Library parents only

Mazels & Margs
2025-07-10 19:30 - 21:00
Holy Guacamole! Let’s celebrate summer nights with a trip to this yummy Mexican cantina. Advanced registration appreciated to make the right size table reservation.

Location: Westwood

Summer Splash
2025-07-13 10:00 - 11:00
Cool off and enjoy a morning of fun in the sun! Proceeds from this event support our year-long J on the Go programming.

$20 per family

Movie Night
2025-07-17 19:00 - 21:30
Grab a friend or grab your spouse and join us for a night out to see the new Superman movie!

Location: Hackensack

Cost: $30 per person

Take Me Out to the Boulders
2025-07-20 16:00 - 18:30
Join J on the Go (JCC of Northern NJ) and DKECC Family Committee (JCC Rockland) for a joint outing to Boulders Jr. Day with Bluey at the Boulders’ Game!

Choose your ticket type:

Indoor suite tickets – incl private seating for our group, kosher ballpark dinner and soft drinks OR

Regular stadium tickets in our group’s seating section.

First four families who register receive a free parking pass.

Brush Up Your Mahjong
2025-07-23 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-08-06 19:30 - 21:30
Have you already learned how to play Mahjong but need a refresher course? Need an expert in your ear? Join our Mahjong master Faith Kaufman and take your skills to the next level!

Location: Private Residence – Pascack Valley

Playgroup in the Park
2025-07-27 10:00 - 11:30
Come join our July weekend playgroup!

Challah & Friends
2025-08-08 10:00 - 11:30
Join us for a casual playground meetup with friends, bubbles, & challah to celebrate Shabbat together (weather dependent). RSVP appreciated!

Location: Glen Rock

Cost: Free
