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Jewish Events in MetroWest New Jersey

40 upcoming Jewish community events in MetroWest New Jersey from Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ's calendar: classes, holiday celebrations, family and young adult programs, volunteering and more.

Updated daily · last read Oct 7, 2026

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October 2026

Little Lions Discovery Zone
Wed, Oct 710:00 – 11:00 AMGottesman RTW Academy
Little Lions Discovery Zone Join us for weekly fun at GRTWA! Bring your child (ages 0–4)! This program is free of charge and is a wonderful opportunity to meet other Jewish families in the community while your little…
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Union Y Community Lunch Program
Wed, Oct 711:45 AM – 12:15 PMUnion Y
The Union Y Community Lunch Program, sponsored by the Union County Division on Aging, provides nutritious kosher lunches for adults ages 60+ in a warm, welcoming environment that encourages friendship, socialization…
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Families
Parents Drop-In Support Group
Wed, Oct 712:00 – 1:00 PM
Drop-in every Wednesday to shmooze, chat, ask questions, and hear topics of interest!
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39th Annual Shirley C. Green Memorial Symposium: Israel Update and October 7th Commemoration
Wed, Oct 71:00 – 2:30 PMWest Orange*
Daniella Gefen, Shlicha for the Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ, will be providing the Israel Update as well as coordinating an October 7 commemoration. She was born in Jerusalem to parents who immigrated from…
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Today
Women’s Jewish Journeys Discussion Group
Wed, Oct 73:30 – 4:30 PMOr Hadash
Jewish Journeys Women’s Discussion Group meets monthly and features Jewish texts that spark meaningful discussions. Topics include Rites of Passage, Mindfulness and Conscious Living, and Judaism and the Environment. No…
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Ckids After School Enrichment
Wed, Oct 74:00 – 5:30 PMChabad Of Union County
CKids After School · Chabad of Union County Enrichment Programs A series of workshops that integrates Jewish heritage with STEM, art, cooking, and other hands-on activities. Interactive and engaging, they teach life…
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In Remembrance of October 7: An Evening with the Director of Safe Room
Wed, Oct 77:00 – 9:00 PMLivingston*
Join us for a special screening of Safe Room, a powerful documentary that brings us into the lives of Israelis forever changed by the events of October 7th. Through deeply personal stories, the film offers an intimate…
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October 7 Commemoration in Union County
Wed, Oct 77:00 – 8:30 PMWestfield*
Join the community as we gather together to commemorate October 7, featuring Buds of Comfort, Nitzanei Nechama, and sharing music and stories of healing and resilience from communities affected by October 7. The trio…
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Baby & Me at Congregation B’nai Israel
Thu, Oct 89:15 – 10:30 AMMillburn*
Meet other moms and caregivers while your toddler learns and explores! Themes will include Jewish holidays and culture.
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Tomorrow
Tovah’s MIM: Donate and Pack with Purpose for Covenant House
Thu, Oct 810:30 AM – 12:00 PMTovah
Tovah advocates for the rights of human trafficking survivors and works to prevent exploitation. Now, you can support these efforts in a hands-on way by donating much-needed supplies to Covenant House New Jersey and…
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Tomorrow
Union Y Community Lunch Program
Thu, Oct 811:45 AM – 12:15 PMUnion Y
The Union Y Community Lunch Program, sponsored by the Union County Division on Aging, provides nutritious kosher lunches for adults ages 60+ in a warm, welcoming environment that encourages friendship, socialization…
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Tomorrow
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Lunchtime Virtual Torah
Thu, Oct 812:00 – 1:00 PMOr Hadash
Join Rabbi Charlie Popky at 12:00PM for a lunchtime look at the weekly Torah portion in preparation for Shabbat.
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Tomorrow
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World Without Genocide: Virtual Presentation Series
Thu, Oct 84:30 – 7:00 PMvirtual
In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, join the Holocaust Resource Center, Human Rights Institute, and Council on Global Education and Citizenship for a virtual three-part presentation series: World Without…
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Tomorrow
WAE Open Opening Reception
Thu, Oct 86:00 – 9:00 PMLivingston*
Heidi Gallery at JSDD is proud to announce the annual juried exhibition, The WAE Open – 2026. The gallery is committed to showcasing the highest quality visual art created by established, emerging, and underrepresented…
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Tomorrow
October 8 Documentary
Thu, Oct 87:00 – 8:30 PMCranford*
The TBEMC Israel Action Committee presents the screening of the Documentary October 8 about the explosion of Antisemitism in America following the October 7 2023 Hamas attack…
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Tomorrow
October 7 Commemoration in Morris County
Thu, Oct 87:00 – 8:30 PMMorristown*
Join the community as we gather together to commemorate October 7, featuring Buds of Comfort, Nitzanei Nechama, and sharing music and stories of healing and resilience from communities affected by October 7. The trio…
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Tomorrow
Golda Och Academy Upper School Open House
Fri, Oct 99:30 – 11:00 AMGolda Och Academy
Discover Golda Och Academy’s Upper School (Grades 6–12)! Join us for our Upper School Open House on Friday, October 9, 2026, to experience our vibrant community, meet faculty and students, tour our campus, and learn how…
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Shabbat Shapers – fun for Pre-Schoolers and a Caregiver at Adath Shalom!
Fri, Oct 910:30 – 11:30 AMMorris Plains*
Games, songs, crafts, stories, snacks and good company! Join us for our weekly Shabbat celebration forpre-schoolers of any age and a caregiver! Free and open to all for the fun at Adath Shalom, 841 Mountain Way in…
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Shabbat Shapers- Fun for Pre-Schoolers and a Caregiver
Fri, Oct 910:30 AM – 12:00 PMAdath Shalom
Join us for a fun, engaging and welcoming Jewish moment with friends- Shabbat Shapers is for young children (pre-school) and a caregiver. Come by for weekly songs, stories, crafts, snacks as we welcome Shabbat!
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Tot Shabbat
Fri, Oct 96:00 – 7:00 PMWarren
Join Temple Har Shalom for an age appropriate monthly Tot Shabbat service filled with music, movement and PJ Library stories. Join us afterwards for a child friendly pizza dinner and schmoozing!
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Wine & Spirits Tasting Fundraiser with Sunrise Cellars
Sat, Oct 107:00 – 11:00 PMTemple Sholom of Scotch Plains
Wine & Spirits Tasting Fundraiser with Sunrise Cellars Temple Sholom, 1925 Lake Avenue, Scotch Plains Saturday, Oct. 10, 7 p.m. Support community and enjoy! Sample wine, bourbon, tequila, vodka and zero-proof drinks…
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Virtual Havdalah
Sat, Oct 107:30 – 7:45 PMZoom
Join us Saturday evenings as Rabbi Charlie leads us in a Zoom Havdalah service. Instructions and link to join are on our website – “see” you there!
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Young adults
Next Gen Men’s Mission to Israel
Sat, Oct 10
Mission to Israel
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Camp Sprout Lake In-Person Tour
Sun, Oct 1110:00 AM – 12:00 PMCamp Sprout Lake
Join us at Camp Sprout Lake to get to know what we are all about while touring the grounds, seeing the bunks, and learning about our program, activities and connection to Israel. We will get to know your child, get them…
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Families
Shamayim Israeli Dance for Children (K-10th Grades)
Sun, Oct 1110:00 AM – 1:00 PMCongregation Agudath Israel
Instructor: Ellen Berkowitz Israeli dancing is a great way to exercise, learn Hebrew, build self-confidence, and have fun with old and new friends. Join us at Congregation Agudath Israel, Caldwell, for weekly classes.…
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Interfaith/Mixed Heritage Families Meet-Up
Sun, Oct 1110:30 – 11:00 AMWest Orange*
Welcoming & Inclusion Meet-Up! Does your family identify as interfaith or mixed heritage? Connect and meet other families over light refreshments before the main zoo event at 10:30 a.m and hear more about the Welcoming…
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Families
Family Fun Day @ the Zoo
Sun, Oct 1111:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Join us for a favorite Greater MetroWest NJ tradition—a morning filled with family, friendship, and a little extra chai (life)! Family Fun Day is way more than just a day at the zoo. Explore the exhibits, enjoy live…
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Montclair Pride
Sun, Oct 1112:00 – 8:00 PM
Join us for the 5th Annual Montclair Pride rain or shine from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Lackawanna Station in Montclair, New Jersey! Montclair Pride is more than a festival. It is a reflection of the values that define this…
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CD7 Congressional Candidates Forum
Sun, Oct 116:30 – 8:00 PMZoom*
Be an informed voter! Hear from the candidates running for Congressional District 7, Rebecca Bennett (D) and Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (R). Learn where they stand on issues affecting our country, our Jewish community, and the…
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LGBTQ+ Support Group
Mon, Oct 128:00 – 9:00 PM
A confidential space for LGBTQ+ adults who are Orthodox, formerly Orthodox, or Orthodox-adjacent to access peer support, share their experiences, and connect and gain insights from others.
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INDIGENOUS PEOPLE’S DAY
Mon, Oct 12
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Kadima Consulting Launch: Student Centered Learning
Tue, Oct 139:00 AM – 3:00 PMElizabeth*
PD Workshop for Middle and High School Day School Teachers
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Union Y Community Lunch Program
Tue, Oct 1311:45 AM – 12:15 PMUnion Y
The Union Y Community Lunch Program, sponsored by the Union County Division on Aging, provides nutritious kosher lunches for adults ages 60+ in a warm, welcoming environment that encourages friendship, socialization…
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Women’s Health & Sleep Workshop
Tue, Oct 131:30 – 2:30 PMJCC MetroWest
Jacqueline Morgado, RPSGT, Lead Technologist, The Center for Sleep Disorders at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, will discuss how your sleep schedule and bedtime habits can affect your daily life.
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Ckids After School Enrichment
Tue, Oct 134:00 – 5:30 PMChabad Of Union County
CKids After School · Chabad of Union County Enrichment Programs A series of workshops that integrates Jewish heritage with STEM, art, cooking, and other hands-on activities. Interactive and engaging, they teach life…
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Networking for the New Year
Tue, Oct 137:00 – 8:30 PMTemple B’nai Or
Employers, job seekers, and career pivoters are invited to kick off 5787 by making connections! Join us on Tuesday, October 13 at 7pm for an evening of networking, conversation, and community-building with professionals…
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Mix & Mitzvah: A Joyful Evening with Purpose
Tue, Oct 137:00 – 9:00 PMSpringfield*
Join the women across Union County for a wonderful evening of connection and giving back. Enjoy cocktails, mocktails, meaningful conversation, and opportunities to engage with other women who share a passion for…
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Tovah’s Opening Event
Wed, Oct 146:00 – 10:00 PMTBD
Annual Opening Event
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Be a Good Guest: An Evening at a Unitarian Universalist Congregation
Wed, Oct 146:30 – 8:00 PMSummit*
Join us for an evening of conversation, connection and learning at a Unitarian Universalist congregation. Together, we will have the opportunity to learn more about Unitarian Universalism, experience the congregation’s…
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Malvin and Greta Roesch Jewish Film Festival
Wed, Oct 147:00 – 9:00 PMCranford*
The Malvin and Greta Roesch International Jewish Film Festival is committed to bringing you a diverse and enriching cinematic experience from Jewish communities around the globe, featuring films that celebrate Jewish…
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About events in MetroWest New Jersey

These are the community events Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ publishes on its calendar at jfedgmw.org, read by FedFinder every day. Religious services, holiday dates and internal meetings aren't included here; the full calendar has them. A listing on a public calendar isn't always open to everyone, so check eligibility and registration with the host.

Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ on FedFinder → Programs, ways to get involved, and how to get in touch.

Jewish events nearby

Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties 5 events · 18 mi
Northern New Jersey 11 events · 20 mi
New York City 31 events · 25 mi
Central New Jersey 41 events · 27 mi
Rockland County 9 events · 30 mi
Princeton, Mercer and Bucks 15 events · 37 mi

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