JCC NNJ

Parsley Planting for Passover
2024-04-21 11:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York)
Join our friends at Closter Farm to decorate and plant parsley. If our plants grow just right, your kiddo can pinch parsley from their very own plant to eat at their Passover Seder! Price includes all art materials, snacks and more.

Cost: $40 per child

A Dino Birthday Bash For Israel
2024-05-05 10:00 - 11:30
Celebrating Yom Haatzmaut

Sponsored by the Josh Herman Endowment Fund

Join us as we celebrate Israel’s 76th birthday and PJ Library’s 18th birthday with bubbles, music, snacks, crafts and, of course, DINOSAURS!

Stroll through the walk-through “Dino Goes to Israel” PJ Library story walk, take a photo with an inflatable dinosaur and so much more!

This program is generously sponsored by The Josh Herman Endowment Fund, the Israel Engagement Fund: A JCC Association of North America Program Accelerator and the Ministry of Diaspora Affairs, Jewish Federation of Northern NJ & PJ Library. As a special mitzvah moment, families will have the opportunity to assemble birthday boxes for clients of Jewish Family and Children’s Services of Northern NJ.

Cost: $20 per family

Slice & Sling
2024-05-08 19:30 - 21:30
Dad’s Night Out Archery & Pizza Party

Bury the Hatchet, Paramus, NJ

During your visit, the Bury the Hatchet expert axe masters will guide our group through the art of axe throwing, ensuring your safety and providing personalized instruction.

But that’s not all – we have curated a variety of thrilling games that incorporate axe throwing, from blackjack to battleship. Get ready to embrace the challenge and unleash your competitive spirit!

Cost: $60 per person includes two hours of activity plus pizza & soft drinks. BYO beer or wine. No hard alcohol is allowed at this facility.

Slice & Sling
2024-05-08 19:30 - 21:30
Dad’s Night Out Ax Throwing & Pizza Party

During your visit, the Bury the Hatchet expert axe masters will guide our group through the art of axe throwing, ensuring your safety and providing personalized instruction.

But that’s not all – we have curated a variety of thrilling games that incorporate axe throwing, from blackjack to battleship. Get ready to embrace the challenge and unleash your competitive spirit!

Cost: $60 per person includes two hours of activity plus pizza & soft drinks. BYO beer or wine. No hard alcohol allowed at this facility.

Shabbat Music Circles - Spring Series 2
2024-05-10 10:30 - 12:00
Join us for Shabbat Music Circles — happy dancing, singing and yummy snacks, Zadie’s Kosher Bakery challah and more! This program is best for kids up to 4 years old. Grandparents welcome. $18 per family; free no-questions-asked tickets available.

Other Dates:

Friday 5/10 10:30 AM Kol Dorot: A Reform Jewish Community 660 Kinderkamack Rd, Oradell – Cantor Sarah

Friday 5/17 10:30 AM CBI Emerson, 53 Palisade Ave. Emerson – Miss Carly

Friday 5/31 10:30 AM Beth Haverim, 280 Ramapo Valley Rd. Mahwah – Miss Lisa

Friday 6/7 10:30 AM Glen Rock Duck Pond, 658 County Rte S79 Glen Rock – Miss Lisa

Saturday 6/15 10:30 AM Temple Avodat Shalom, 385 Howland Ave. River Edge – Rabbi Jim Stoloff

Israeli Wine Tasting
2024-05-15 19:30 - 21:30
Moms Night Out

A celebration of Mother’s Day and Yom Ha’Atzmaut! [line break] We’ll sample delicious Israeli wines with Jessica Ford, Certified Sommelier and Market and Events Coordinator at Closter Farm (and a mom herself!). Let’s celebrate our Jewish Motherhood together, enjoy snacks and samplings and support Israeli wineries. Wines will be available for purchase at class and on order.

Cost: $60 per person

Shabbat Music Circles - Spring Series 2
2024-05-17 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-05-31 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-06-15 10:30 - 12:00
Join us for Shabbat Music Circles — happy dancing, singing and yummy snacks, Zadie’s Kosher Bakery challah and more! This program is best for kids up to 4 years old. Grandparents welcome. $18 per family; free no-questions-asked tickets available.

Other Dates:

Friday 5/10 10:30 AM Kol Dorot: A Reform Jewish Community 660 Kinderkamack Rd, Oradell

Friday 5/17 10:30 AM CBI Emerson, 53 Palisade Ave. Emerson – Miss Carly

Friday 5/31 10:30 AM Beth Haverim, 280 Ramapo Valley Rd. Mahwah – Miss Lisa

Friday 6/7 10:30 AM Glen Rock Duck Pond, 658 County Rte S79 Glen Rock – Miss Lisa

Saturday 6/15 10:30 AM Temple Avodat Shalom, 385 Howland Ave. River Edge – Rabbi Jim Stoloff

Spring Celebration 2024
2024-05-23 18:30 - 21:00
The Jewish Community Center of Northern New Jersey established the Eisen and Rukin Leadership Award in honor of the longtime and continuing leadership of Julie Eisen and Buzz Rukin. The recipients of the inaugural award are Leslie and David Smith for their years of dedication to Open Hearts Open Homes program.

Thank you for joining us at Rockleigh Country Club on Thursday evening, May 23, when we came together to thank and pay tribute to our honorees, Julie Eisen and Buzz Rukin, and Leslie and David Smith and celebrated the JCC NNJ.

For more information, please email spring@jccnnj.org

Tribute Video of Julie Eisen and Buzz Rukin

Spring Celebration Event Photos

Commemorative Journal

SponsorSHIPS AVAILABLE HERE

Shabbat Music Circles - Spring Series 2
2024-06-07 10:30 - 12:00
Join us for Shabbat Music Circles — happy dancing, singing and yummy snacks, Zadie’s Kosher Bakery challah and more! This program is best for kids up to 4 years old. Grandparents welcome. $18 per family; free no-questions-asked tickets available.

Other Dates:

Friday 5/10 10:30 AM Kol Dorot: A Reform Jewish Community 660 Kinderkamack Rd, Oradell

Friday 5/17 10:30 AM CBI Emerson, 53 Palisade Ave. Emerson – Miss Carly

Friday 5/31 10:30 AM Beth Haverim, 280 Ramapo Valley Rd. Mahwah – Miss Lisa

Friday 6/7 10:30 AM Midland Park Library, 250 Godwin Ave., Midland Park – Miss Lisa

Saturday 6/15 10:30 AM Temple Avodat Shalom, 385 Howland Ave. River Edge – Rabbi Jim Stoloff

Mini Mensch Picnic
2024-07-10 10:00 - 11:30
Mini Mensch Picnic

BYO (babies & blankets) for a casual meetup among parents with under-one-year olds. Find us on the grass near the dog run. RSVP appreciated.

Host: Sophia Naydin

Brews for Dads
2024-07-11 19:30 - 22:00
Brews for Dads

Grab a pint and join the J on the Go Dads for a casual night out. RSVP appreciated to know what size area to reserve for our group. Special thanks to Joel G. for choosing this next one!

Summer Splash and Play
2024-07-14 10:00 - 11:30
Bring the family and join us for water-filled morning on the splash pad and playground complete with delicious summer treats!

Cost: $20 per family

Connecting the Expecting
2024-07-16 19:30 - 22:00
Connecting the Expecting

It’s a pastry party for expectant parents! Join us for a casual meetup, nibbles & conversation. RSVP appreciated.

Host: Sophia Naydin RSVP

Mini Mensch Picnic
2024-07-24 10:00 - 12:00
Mini Mensch Picnic

BYO (babies & blankets) for a casual meetup among parents with under-one-year olds. RSVP appreciated.

Host: Sophia Naydin RSVP

Popsicles in the Park
2024-07-28 15:30 - 17:00
Popsicles in the Park

Join us for some time on the playground, popsicles, and an opportunity to make new friends!

Popsicles in the Playground
2024-08-11 10:00 - 11:30
Join us at to cool off with summery treats and friends!

Cost: Free

Host: Lisa Streicher

Dads' Night Out Pizza Night
2024-08-15 19:30 - 21:30
Join our J on the Go Dads for a casual night out.

RSVP appreciated. Pay-as-you-go.

Host: Andy Lippe

Tapas Together Moms' Night Out
2024-08-21 19:30 - 21:30
Join our J on the Go Dads for a casual night out. This is a pay-as-you-go event.

Hosts: Brittany Katz & Genna Kornweiser

Cost: Free

Playground Playdate: Sprinklers and Pizza
2024-08-22 16:00 - 18:00
First, we’ll hit up Beth Haverim’s playground with the added fun of sprinklers (come ready to get wet!). After we dry off, we’ll have a pizza dinner & PJ Library story time.

RSVP required. This event is free thanks to the generosity of Beth Haverim.

Host: Leslie Goldman & Beth Haverim Shir Shalom

Cost: Free

Shabbat Music Circle
2024-09-06 10:30
Bring your little one along for some bonding time with music and more as we celebrate Shabbat together. Price per session is for the whole family – grandparents welcome! Register for as many sessions as you’d like. Walk-in’s welcome, but advanced registration appreciated. Best for children up to 4 years old and their grownup.

Free tickets available for those in need with no questions asked.

$18 per family

Other Dates:September 13September 20September 27October 18

*Locations vary for each date.

L'Dor V'Dor: Celebrating Generations
2024-09-08 09:30 - 11:00
Celebrate with us on National Grandparents Day! We have a fun-filled day planned with art, food and stories. Kick off the morning with a delicious breakfast, enjoy creative crafts and engaging stories. Stay after for a family BBQ hosted by CBI with carnival games, music and more! Bring grandparents or any special someone in your child’s life. We can’t wait to celebrate together.

$36 per family

Mini Mensch Sip and Stroll
2024-09-12 09:30 - 10:30
Join us for a morning at the mall for a stroll with the babies and of course, coffee!

Fifty-Seven Fridays: Losing Our Daughter, Finding Our Way
2024-09-12 19:00 - 20:30
Myra’s memoir honors her daughter Havi; transforming Friday night Shabbats into Birthday parties—“Shabbirthdays”—to replace the birthdays Havi will never have.

• Meaningful conversation with Barbara Lerche, JCC Rockland Director of Adult Life• Book signing & Dessert reception

$10 Early Bird: Available until August 23rd | $18: after August 23rd

Co-sponsors: Beth Haverim Shir Shalom and JCC Rockland

Shabbat Music Circle
2024-09-13 10:30
Bring your little one along for some bonding time with music and more as we celebrate Shabbat together. Price per session is for the whole family – grandparents welcome! Register for as many sessions as you’d like. Walk-in’s welcome, but advanced registration appreciated. Best for children up to 4 years old and their grownup.

Free tickets available for those in need with no questions asked.

$18 per family

Other Dates:September 6September 20September 27October 18

*Locations vary for each date.

Shabbat Music Circle
2024-09-20 10:30
Bring your little one along for some bonding time with music and more as we celebrate Shabbat together. Price per session is for the whole family – grandparents welcome! Register for as many sessions as you’d like. Walk-in’s welcome, but advanced registration appreciated. Best for children up to 4 years old and their grownup.

Free tickets available for those in need with no questions asked.

$18 per family

Other Dates:September 6September 13September 27October 18

*Locations vary for each date.

Shabbat Music Circle
2024-09-27 10:30
Bring your little one along for some bonding time with music and more as we celebrate Shabbat together. Price per session is for the whole family – grandparents welcome! Register for as many sessions as you’d like. Walk-in’s welcome, but advanced registration appreciated. Best for children up to 4 years old and their grownup.

Free tickets available for those in need with no questions asked.

$18 per family

Other Dates:September 6September 13September 20October 18

*Locations vary for each date.

Apples and Honey in the Park
2024-10-04 09:15 - 10:00
Join “J on the Go” in collaboration with Temple Avodat Shalom for a Tashlich Service at 9:15 and apples and honey to follow. Walden Pond, Van Saun Park, Paramus. Free to attend, but RSVP appreciated.

Morning Mingle
2024-10-15 09:00
Our JCC community enjoyed a morning together hearing updates about our JCC from our leadership team where we heard about our flourishing programs for young families and active seniors in our community.

Thank you also to our special speaker, author and Middle East expert Avi Melamed, and his CEO Maia Hoffman for sharing insights into the Middle East and helping us to understand how we arrived at the current critical situation. You can find more information about their organization as well as educational resources at: https://insidethemiddle-east.com/

For more info contact Erica Danziger Program Director at ericad@jccnnj.org
