Shabbat Music Circles Winter Series – River Edge
2024-01-06 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-02-03 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
Winter Series Bring your little one along for some bonding time with music and more as we celebrate Shabbat together. Sessions are all indoors.

Cost: $10 per family

Shabbat Music Circles Winter Series – Ridgewood
2024-01-12 10:30 - 11:30

Shabbat Music Circles Winter Series – Oradell
2024-01-19 10:30 - 11:30

Paint a Pot for Tu BeShevat
2024-01-24 19:30 - 21:30
Moms Night Out

Join us for a celebration of all growing things as we celebrate the holiday of Tu BeShevat, known informally as “the birthday of the trees”. [line break] Let your creativity bloom as Terra Color (terra_color_nj on IG) leads us in a painting experience. [line break] We’ll also explore the tastes of Tu BeShevat with a grazing table of the “seven species” (think: crackers, cheese, dried fruits and more!). Every participant will receive a take-home charcuterie board.

*Advanced registration is required. Space is limited. This program is designed for Moms of kids ages 5 and younger, as part of our “J on the Go” outreach programs.

Cost: $36 per person; $30 for Kol Dorot members

Shabbat Music Circles Winter Series – Emerson
2024-01-26 10:30 - 11:30

Shabbat Music Circles Winter Series – Mahwah
2024-02-02 10:30 - 11:30

Challah Palooza: Family Baking Workshop
2024-02-11 10:00 - 11:30
Challah Palooza: Family Baking Workshop featuring special guest, Miss Rachel.

Bring the family as we learn how to braid and bake challah together! This event is best for children ages 3 and up, but all are welcome, including grandparents!

Cost: $36 per family

Hamentashen Mitzvah Moment
2024-03-01 09:00 - 2024-03-13 17:00
**This is a virtual event!

New this year! Purchase a box of hamentashen (those delicious triangle-shaped cookies for Purim) between now and March 13 and you automatically do a mitzvah (good deed)!

For every box of hamentashen for you, a half pound of hamentashen will be donated to Cafe Europe Holocaust survivors in our community, a program managed by Jewish Family & Children’s Service of Northern NJ.

Boxes are $40 each and come with 6 large hamentashen in a variety of flavors.

Special thanks to our Mitzvah Moment chairs, Arielle Kamen, Melissa Zablocki & Logan Brennar for bringing this feel-good opportunity to J on the Go.

Hamentashen provided by Butterflake Kosher Bakery. Pick up locations around our community. See details in order form.

Cost: $40

Shabbat Music Circle - Spring Series
2024-03-08 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-03-15 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-03-22 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-03-29 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-04-20 10:30 - 11:30
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.

FRIDAY, MARCH 8 @ Temple Beth Rishon, Wyckoff with Lisa from Tune Bugs

FRIDAY, MARCH 15 @ Kol Dorot: A Reform Jewish Community, Oradell with Cantor Sarah Silverberg

FRIDAY, MARCH 22 @ Beth Haverim Shir Shalom, Mahwah

﻿FRIDAY, MARCH 29 @ Congregation B’nai Israel, Emerson with Carly from Saddle River Song

SATURDAY, APRIL 20 @ Temple Avodat Shalom, River Edge with Rabbi Jim Stoloff

Cost: $18 per family; free no-questions-asked tickets available

Purim Prohibition Party
2024-03-16 19:00 - 22:00
Exclusively for J on the Go parents

THEME: Roaring 20’s (Bringing the 1920’s to the 2020’s!)

THE VENUE: The Hermitage in Ho Ho Kus is a restored historic home where George Washington and Alexander Hamilton once stayed — for real!

HAVE FUN WITH DRESS CODE: Ladies, accessorize with feather headbands or boas, pearls, or dresses with sequins or fringe. Gentlemen, options include white button-up collared shirts, black or white bow-tie, fedora or top hats, and suspenders.

FOOD & DRINK: All-night-long cocktail food buffet, decadent desserts, wine, beer, mocktails, and more!

ENTERTAINMENT: Live musicians, DJ, MC and more! 1920’s jazz and also modern music.

PLUS: Dancing, amazing raffle prizes, and special surprises!

AUCTION DONATIONS: Are you or someone you know a local business owner? Now accepting auction donations. All proceeds benefit J on the Go programming. Email us to arrange details.

Cost: $75 per person before Feb 1; $80 per person after Feb 1 (actual cost of program $200 per person)

Special thanks to our generous raffle and auction donors:

1 Gym 4 All4 Fashions500 Spatulas Bake ShopA Hum MusicA Little CakeAmerican DreamBach to RockBackyard PEBagel NoshBroadway BoundBears by BritBen & Abby DesignBergenPACWise Wonder EnrichmentCaffe AnelloCloster FarmColour & WhimCozie CafeBeauty LoftCurbside ConfectionsDDA Dance AcademyDeja Vu SalonDimoraDr. Marisa GarshickMDCS DermatologyEmbroidery BabesFaith KaufmanFlipper’s GymnasticsGo Low Indoor GolfGoldfish Swim SchoolHealth BarnHumdingersIachetti’s KitchenInfinite Motion Performing Arts AcademyJanel’s Dance Arts FusionJCC RocklandJust Love Designs by SKinderKrayonsKona IceOrangetheory MontvaleNew York GiantsPaper Street PlayNino’s PizzaGia Marie Photography

Tons of ToysEmerge MD AestheticsTriple Play BaseballBowleroIce Cream CreationsNino’s PizzaAeon Fitness & GymnasticsWingstopCatalano Coffee CompanyFIT4MOM BergenStarbucksKendra ScottAlix Fray JewelryThe Paint TubeWonnafulNini & CoThe Write Gift by JenHunt & OrchardHustle & HeartLana Platin CreativeBecky Frank DesignsLove Set MatchbeebeedesignsAuburn JewelryCOREFIREBFFS & BABESModern TribeMidrash ManicuresBaked by MelissaMatty RoxxMelissa FinkelsteinMindy’s MunchiesMiss Jolie MusicNew Jersey DevilsNJPACNJ SwingsetsNorthern Valley Sports AcademyTrader Joe’sCloud La MedVanilla SkyCarousel CakesLinsey ManketShopRiteWegmansDesigner Dust CoGinger n CreamMelylu Sensory PlayBergen DoulaBrooklyn Nets

Patch & PressPixie Lane by Erica StravatoPJ LibraryPure BarreRow HouseSaddle River SongThe Spine & Health CenterTargetShop Golden DoodleSoccer ShotsSONYStew Leonard’sStumpy’s Hatchet HouseSugarboards by JJSuite 201SUKA JewelrySkyzoneTenafly Nature CenterThe Glove LadyThe Flavor LabsThe Sparkle ShopTieDye4 DesignsTito’s VodkaWe Rock the SpectrumWestwood Candy & Gift ShoppeWin at FunYellow Door Art StudioCYCLEBARKidstrongEssenza by MD Aesthetics and Age ManagementThe Kosher NoshLefkes EstiatorioLily and LiamLife Time FitnessLuLu’sMania Hair StudioNew York JetsTurtle Back ZooOrangetheory ClosterPascack Valley Swim Club

Active Seniors Purim Ball
2024-03-21 11:00 - 13:00
Lunch Buffet & Dance the Afternoon Away! Featuring the HK Combo with Hal Keshner and Crystal Spivey.

RSVP no later than Wednesday, March 13.

*Semi-formal attire requested.

Questions? Contact Jen at (201) 666-6610 extension 2 or email jennifers@jccrockland.org.

Dads' Night Out
2024-03-28 19:30 - 21:30
Join “J on the Go” Dads for a night out. Our last gathering had nearly 40 Dads hanging out. Grab a drink at the bar and find our crew. Special thanks to Adam Kaufman for “hosting”. Ask the restaurant for the “JCC group” if you need help finding us.

Cost: Pay as you go

Passover Plagues Snakes, Frogs & Critters Show
2024-04-07 09:30 - 11:30
Featuring the NJ Snake Man

Snakes, Frogs & Critters Show & Tell featuring the NJ Snake Man, as seen on “The Drew Barrymore Show!”. Choose your showtime: 9:30 AM or 10:30 AM. Children will also enjoy a walk-through Passover story from PJ Library and a Passover themed craft. Space is limited to ensure a positive experience for all children.

$25 per family for children ages 2 and above.

For questions about this event, please contact info@jccnnj.org or call 201-666-6610 ext 1.

Cost: $25 per family

Take-home matzah boxes for everyone, courtesy of Glass Gardens, Inc. Shop Rite.

Passover Paint & Sip
2024-04-11 19:30 - 21:30
Moms Night Out

Join us as Krista from Abrakadoodle leads us in a special art night for Moms. We’ll decorate a serving plate for our Passover Seders using a unique alcohol paint technique. Special thanks to our hosts, Temple Emanuel of Pascack Valley for their generous hospitality. Tickets include take-home art project, light bites and beverages. Program best suited for parents of kids up to age 5 years old.

Cost: $50 per person; $45 for TEPV members

Parsley Planting for Passover
2024-04-21 11:00 - 12:30
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
