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Parents' Night Out: NJ Devils
2025-03-24 19:30 (America/New_York)
LET’S GO DEVILS! Grab your jersey and your friends and join J on the Go for a “pucking” good Parents’ Night Out as the NJ Devils take on the Vancouver Canucks.

$54 per person (includes $10 concession voucher)

Register by Feb 20

Shabbat Music Circles
2025-03-28 10:30
with Miss Julia

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

*Locations vary for each date.

Dad's Night Out - Paddle Battle
2025-04-03 19:30 - 21:00
Get your game face on! This is Paddle Battle! Dads, grab a ping pong paddle and go for the gold as you battle it out. All equipment provided. Refreshments served.

$36 per ticket

Canceled - Shabbat Music Circles
2025-04-04 10:30 - 11:30
with Cantor Sarah

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

*Locations vary for each date.

Passover Plagues
2025-04-06 09:30 - 11:15
Get ready for Passover with a critter meet and greet. We love seeing the NJ Snake man and his snakes, frogs, lizards and more! There will be Passover themed crafts and snacks available as well.

Two showtimes: 9:30-10:15 am, 10:30-11:15 am

$30 per family

Community Passover Seder & Sing-along
2025-04-08 11:00
Tuesday, April 8,2025 at 11 AM

Kol Dorot: A Reform Jewish Congregation

385 Howland Avenue, River Edge, NJ

Suggested Donation $10

Deadline to RSVP: April 1

Generously Sponsored by the

Kanter/Kaufman Senior Endowment

Springtime at the Farm
2025-04-11 10:00 - 11:30
Bunnies, ponies, and goats, oh my! Join J on the Go for a Springtime on the Farm as we kick off Passover. This self-guided experience lets you visit goats, sheep, alpaca, donkeys, ponies, bunnies, pigs, cows, and more at your leisure!

$10 per child (18 months plus) and $10 per adult.

Passover Play Date
2025-04-20 10:00 - 11:30
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.

Bubbles and Babies
2025-04-23 11:00 - 12:30
Join us for a fun-filled morning with our Mini Mensch babies (under 1 year old)! Families are welcome to drop in anytime between 11:00 AM and 12:30 PM.

$18 per family

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

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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
