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Welcome to your JCC!
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Our Vision
JCC MetroWest’s vision is to be the premier Jewish social, recreational, cultural and educational center that serves the entire MetroWest community and inspires every individual to explore the boundless potential of Judaism. We will be a welcoming Jewish neighborhood that links every Jew to the home, the community, and the rest of the Jewish world.
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Our Mission
• Enhance the mind, body and spirit of every individual at every age and stage of life through cutting-edge programs, quality services and state-of-the-art facilities.
• Infuse Jewish values, culture and joy throughout our community.
• Create Jewish experiences and build lasting Jewish memories.
• Nurture commitment to Jewish learning and life choices.
• Represent an entry-point into a community that accepts and respects diversity among Jews as well as people of all races, creeds, nationalities, abilities and disabilities.
• Strengthen ties to Jewish institutions synagogues, Israel and Klal Yisrael.
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General Contacts
Leon & Toby Cooperman JCC
Ross Family Campus
760 Northfield Avenue
West Orange, NJ 07052
Tel: 973-736-3200
Fax: 973-736-6871
Lautenberg Family JCC
Aidekman Family Campus
901 Route 10 East
Whippany, NJ 07981
Tel: 973-428-9300
Fax: 973-428-6068
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Media Contacts
Michael Hopkins, Executive Director
973-530-3401
mhopkins@jccmetrowest.org
Catherine Kolbeck
Director of Marketing
973-530-3910
ckolbeck@jccmetrowest.org
Melissa M. Allen,
Director Public Relations
973-530-3488
mallen@jccmetrowest.org
Janet Rubin
Public Relations Consultant
973-530-3449
jrubin@jccmetrowest.org
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Our Businesses
Our programs and services include:
• State-of-the Art Fitness Center
• Aquatics - full-size swimming pools at all three locations
• Nursery, Pre-school and Kindergarten (NAEYC Accredited)
• Summer Camps including our ACA Accredited Camp Deeny Riback
• School vacation programs
• Special needs activities
• Social and singles events
• Rimon - Jewish education classes and workshops
• MetroWest Jewish Health and Healing Center
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Facility Facts (CJ)
Leon & Toby Cooperman JCC
Ross Family Campus
West Orange, NJ
• 25 yard Helen Messing Memorial Pool
• 25 yard Ken Heyman Memorial Pool
• Aerobics Studio
• Gymnasium with Walking/Running Track
• Basketball & Volleyball courts
• Fitness Center
• Joan & Allen Bildner Health & Wellness Center
• Lautenberg Early Childhood Center
• Margulies Senior Center
• Maruice Levin Theater
• Men’s & Women’s Health Centers
• MetroWest Jewish Health & Healing Center
• (2) Four-wall Racquetball Courts
• FitXpress (30 minutes workout)
• Crossovers
• Free Weights
• Cables
• Cybex Equipment
• Treadmills
• Stair Climbers
• Stationary Bicycles
• Elliptical Cross Trainers
• Color Cable Televisions
• Stretching Areas
• Free “wipe off” Towel Service
The Fitness Center is open to all JCC MetroWest members over the age of 14.
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Facility Facts (LJ)
Lautenberg Family JCC
Aidekman Family Campus
Whippany, NJ
• Epstein Aerobic/Activity Studio
• Gymnasium with Walking/Running Track
• Basketball Courts
• Aquatics Center
• 6-lane, 25-yard heated pool
• Training pool
• Co-ed whirlpool
• Fitness Center
• Brody Childhood Center
• Crossovers
• Free Weights
• Cables
• Cybex Equipment
• Treadmills
• Stair Climbers
• Stationary Bicycles
• Elliptical Cross Trainers
• Color Cable Televisions
• Stretching Areas
• Free “wipe off” Towel Service
The Fitness Center is open to all JCC MetroWest members over the age of 14.
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Quick Facts
JCC MetroWest currently serves the 10th largest Jewish community in North America.
Our two facilities serve an area covering 400 square miles, bordering New York City to the east in Essex County and extending to the outlying suburbs of Morris County to the west.
JCC MetroWest’s classes, theater, events and community-wide festivals reach approximately 50,000 individuals per year.
Our programs include infant/toddler full day care, pre-nursery & nursery school, kindergarten, aquatics, sports & wellness, sports leagues, School of the Arts (fine arts, music, dance), theater, after school care, leadership development, school vacation programs, senior centers, summer camps, Jewish celebrations, enrichment classes, special needs activities, college programs, singles programs, couples programs, skill development, MetroWest Jewish Health & Healing Center (mind • body • spirit), Hebrew classes, and more.
JCC MetroWest was first established 128 years ago when the Jewish community of Newark organized the Young Men’s Hebrew Association (YMHA) in Newark’s Library Hall. By 1881, the group moved into a three-story brick building on Plane Street renamed “Hebrew Hall.” It housed a gymnasium, bowling alley, dance hall/auditorium, and bar.
In 1922, construction began on a new building and in 1924 the High Street “Y” opened its doors. Many of our older members still remember the “Y” with fond memories.
With Newark’s changing demographics, the High Street “Y” closed in 1954. After a series of temporary residences, a new building on Chancellor Avenue was completed in 1959, serving the Jewish community of Newark as well as the growing suburban populations in Irvington and Hillside.
The Jewish exodus from Newark to the suburbs continued and the Chancellor Avenue building was sold in 1969. Meanwhile, on Northfield Avenue in West Orange, the YM-YWHA of Essex County opened its doors in 1967.
1987 saw the first renovation of the West Orange facility, and an expanded gymnasium and early childhood classrooms were added.
In 1992, the Lautenberg Family JCC of Greater Morris was opened in Whippany. It houses the first Jewish Day Care program sponsored by the local Jewish community.
2001 saw the For All Generations…Our Time is Now Capital Campaign initiated to raise funds for the expansion and renovation of the West Orange Facility.
September 2003 the West Orange facility’s name changed from the JCC of Metropolitan NJ to the Leon and Toby Cooperman JCC, Ross Family Campus.
The renovation and expansion of the Leon & Toby Cooperman JCC will include anew parking garage and the addition of 50,000 square feet of space with a new Fitness Center, and Early Childhood Center, program space, an atrium, and a kosher café. There will be interior renovations to areas such as the racquetball courts, art gallery, and Robbins Hall as well as improvements to the heating and ventilation system.
A “facelift” began on the Whippany campus in 2004, including new fitness equipment, a coffee and snack kiosk, and a unisex special needs changing room.
JCC MetroWest’s vision is to be the premier Jewish social, recreational, cultural, and educational center serving the entire MetroWest community and inspiring every individual to explore the boundless potential of Judaism.
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Hours and Holidays
Click here for our Hours and Holiday Schedule
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Employment Opportunities
Director, Center for the Arts, JCC MetroWest, West Orange, NJ. JCC MetroWest is looking for a seasoned arts professional to serve as Director, Center for the Arts. Director has overall responsibility for a $750,000 annual budget and all programming at the 486-seat Maurice Levin Theater. Ongoing presentations include the New Jersey Jewish Film Festival, professional music, literary and children’s series, an extensive community theater program, art galleries, and an arts school and theater camp. Ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented people person with a clear artistic vision who is comfortable creating and monitoring budgets, managing a staff of six and working with volunteers. Experience with fundraising and knowledge of the Jewish community a plus. JCC MetroWest is a large Jewish Community Center in West Orange, NJ with an $18 million annual budget. F/T position with some evening and weekend hours. Please send cover letter and résumé to jlevine@jccmetrowest.org or fax to the attention of Joni Levine at (973) 736-6871. Competitive salary and benefits. EOE.
Supervisor of Sports & Recreation, Full Time – 40 hour a week –
Job responsibilities include teaching Early Childhood gym classes. Planning & implementing Early Childhood and Grade School enrichment classes. Supervising and running Birthday Parties, Grade School, Teen and Adult Leagues. Candidate must possess good communication and customer services skills and have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Programs such as Outlook, Word and Excel.
Please email resume to sfeldscher@jccmetrowest.org.
PART-TIME JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Come Join Our Team!
The JCC special needs services department, is looking for friendly, reliable adults (college students and teachers a plus!) to work in our special needs programs as Assistants and Program Leaders.
The JCC special needs services department provides social recreation and enrichment programs for children, teens and adults with disabilities.
Weekend Shifts Available:
Adult Saturday Night – 6pm -9pm, One Sat Night Per Month
Community Outings for Adults with Special Needs
Need Leader and Assistants
Adult Sunday Recreation – 1pm – 4pm – Two Sundays Per Month
Community Outings for Adults with Special Needs
Need Leader
Mini and Junior Friends – Two Sundays Per Month – 12:30pm-3:00pm
Swim, Gym, Playground, Arts & Crafts for Children Ages 5 – 12
Must Be Willing To Go In The Pool!
Need Assistants
For More Information please contact Amy Sigona Director, Special Needs Services
973-530-3478 or e-mail asigona@jccmetrowest.org
Lifeguards/ Swim Instructors
Varied schedules, flexible hours. Current Lifeguard & CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer Certification a must. WSI certification a plus. Click here to download an application [pdf]
Please e-mail resume to ktorre@jccmetrowest.org
or call Kathy at 973-530-3522.
Gymnasium Supervisor
part time evenings and weekends
first aid and cpr certified
sports background preferred
Contact Sherri Feldscher at sfeldscher@jccmetrowest.org
Adults / College / High School Students: We’re looking for enthusiastic, caring, responsible people to work in our after school program in Morris County for children in grades K-6.Hours are M-F 3-6pm. Please e-mail resume to emillman@jccmetrowest.org or call Eliza Millman at 973-929-2922.
Adults/College Students: We’re looking for enthusiastic, caring people to work in our after school extended hours program for children in grades K-6. Hours are M-F 3:00-6:00, with some flexibility. Please e-mail resume to stopf@jccmetrowest.org or call Sherry Topf (973) 530-3490.
If you are interested in volunteering at the JCC MetroWest please contact dwheeler@jccmetrowest.org or call Debby at 973-530-3437.
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