Baby & Me
2026-01-30 09:15 - 10:30 (America/New_York)
Enjoy a Baby & Me class with Barnert Temple. Engage in interactive play & sensory development while connecting with other parents.

Best suited for babies 18 months and younger

Location: Franklin Lakes

Cost: $18 for newcomers; $25 for returning guests

Paint a Pot for Tu B'Shevat
2026-02-01 10:00 - 11:30
We’re hosting a birthday party for the trees! We will celebrate with a hands-on experience for toddlers and their grownups. Little ones will plant seeds, paint their own flower pots, enjoy a PJ Library storytime and Tu B’Shevat themed snacks. Happy Tu B’Shevat!

Location: Waldwick

Cost: $25 per child

Men's Poker Tournament
2026-02-11 19:30 - 22:00
Deal yourself in for a relaxed men’s poker tournament—no pressure, just good cards and better company. This casual tournament is all about friendly competition, easy rules, and a great night out. All skill levels welcome, so grab a drink, take a seat, and let the cards fall where they may.

Buy-in is $36. There will be a rebuy for the first hour at $20, and add-on after 90 minutes for $15. Cash only.

Thank you to our Community Partners, Congregation B’nai Israel, Kol Dorot: A Reform Jewish Community, and Orangetown Jewish Center

Location: Emerson

Cost: $18 cover

Stroll & Sip
2026-02-12 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-03-12 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 mall.

Location: Paramus

Cost: Optional Donation

Mah Jongg Open Play
2026-02-18 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-11 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

Mah Jongg Open Play
2026-02-22 19:00 - 21:00, 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

Shabbat on the Go - Let's celebrate Purim (costumes encouraged)!
2026-02-27 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 Cantor Sarah.

Location: Oradell

Cost: $25 per family

Once Upon My Mother | Regal Nanuet
2026-03-19 19:00
Once Upon My Mother is a joyful, heartwarming family saga celebrating faith, devotion, and the transformative power of maternal love.

Inspired by Roland Perez’s bestselling autobiography, the film follows Esther Perez (Leïla Bekhti), a spirited Moroccan-Jewish immigrant in 1963 Paris, who refuses to accept her newborn son’s clubfoot diagnosis.

Passover Plagues: Snakes, Frogs and Critter Show
2026-03-22 09:30 - 11:30
Passover Plagues: Snakes, Frogs & Critters Show 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. Registration will close Sunday, March 15th. Best suited for children aged 2- 5.

PASSOVER FOOD DRIVE: We are collecting Kosher for Passover food items for the Jewish Family and Children’s Services Corner Market Kosher Food Pantry. Please bring unexpired and unopened food items to the event.

Special thanks to our event sponsor Glass Gardens Inc., ShopRite

Location: Ridgewood

Cost: $36 per family (includes 2 children); additional tickets available

The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue | Regal Nanuet
2026-03-22 19:00
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.

Book Club
2026-03-22 19:00 - 21:00
Join us for a relaxed, kid-free evening of books, conversation, and connection.

We’ll chat about our current read, enjoy drinks and snacks, and unwind together.

We will discuss Isola by Allegra Goodman, a historical fiction novel and a Reese’s Book Club pick, based on the true story of 16th-century French noblewoman Marguerite de la Rocque. It is a story of survival, faith, love, societal constraints on women, and self-actualization.

Didn’t finish the book? No problem — come anyway.

Open to any PJ Library parent with kids up through elementary ages.

Location: Ridgewood

Cost: Optional Donation

The Sea | Regal Nanuet
2026-03-24 19:00
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

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

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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