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| Morris County Contacts | Mother's Circle | Grandparent's Circle | Our Partners | L'Mazal Tov | Baby Book Group | |
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The Morris County Connection's mission is building a more cohesive and engaged Jewish community by raising people's awareness of the services available to them in Morris County. The Connection seeks to embrace and cultivate relationships with a broad range of individuals with diverse affiliations, including none at all, and connect them to the Jewish community. By facilitating collaboration between existing Jewish institutions and programs, the Connection's community-building work will produce communal synergy beneficial to both the constituent organizations and the individuals being served.
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Morris County Contacts
Dana Lichtenberg, Morris County Outreach Coordinator,
973-929-2936 (dlichtenberg@jccmetrowest.org)
Rebecca Trif, Director, Morris County Children and Family Programs,
973-584-5530 ext. 3022 (rtrif@jccmetrowest.org)
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Mother's Circle
Are you a mother raising Jewish children…but you’re not Jewish?
Don't do it alone!!!!!
The Mother’s Circle is an umbrella of free educational programs and resources for non-Jewish women raising Jewish children within the context of intermarriage or committed relationship.
There are three levels of participation for The Mother’s Circle:
1. Mother’s Circle: The Course focuses on Jewish rituals, traditions, ethics, and the how-to’s of creating a Jewish home. Through the course participants are able to connect with women who are in similar situations. The curriculum combines both learning and sharing. The course facilitator brings knowledge and experience, but the participants shape the dialogue as they bring their various experiences and backgrounds to the group.
2. National Listserv: The listserv is a moderated discussion allowing women across the country to share their experiences with other women like themselves. The listserv is the best place to ask questions and get practical answers.
3. Fun Family Events will be sponsored by The Mother’s Circle in our community. These events will provide the families of our participants a chance to socialize in a Jewish community setting.
The Mother's Circle will meet this fall on October 16, 30, November 13, 20, December 11.
All sessions meet at the Lautenberg Family JCC, 901 Route 10 East, Whippany, and begin at 7:30pm.
For more information on joining our circle, please contact Dana Lichtenberg at dana@themotherscircle.org or 973-929-2936.
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Grandparent's Circle
Grandparent's Circle
The Grandparent's Circle is a FREE education and support program for grandparents whose adult children have intermarried. These grandparents often feel unsure of how they can cultivate the Jewish identities of their grandchildren, especially when it is not always clear as to whether or not those children are being raised as Jews.
The Grandparent's Circle is a comprehensive program that offers grandparents skills and techniques to nurture, and in some cases establish, their interfaith grandchildren's Jewish identities. It also provides participants with a supportive and open-minded environment to share their achievements, express their frustrations and acknowledge their challenges.
For more information on joining our circle, please contact Dana Lichtenberg at dlichtenberg@jccmetrowest.org or 973-929-2936.
Everyone is invited to join us for an information session of The Grandparent's Circle on Sunday, September 14, 2008 at 10am at the Lautenberg Family JCC, 901 Route 10, Whippany.
Read more about the Grandparent's Circle in this article published in the Forward.
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Our Partners
The Morris County Connection is a partnership between JCC MetroWest, Jewish Family Service of MetroWest and the United Jewish Communities of MetroWest.
United Jewish Communities of MetroWest NJ
www.jewishmetrowestnj.org
Jewish Family Service
www.jfs-metronj.org
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L'Mazal Tov
A Special Course for New, Expecting Parents
Join us to learn from local childcare experts, Jewish educators, Rabbis and Social workers about the ins and outs of expecting a new baby.
What to Expect When You're Expecting a Jewish Baby
October 29, 2008
Do you know what to expect from the birth experience?? Develop skills for late pregnancy, labor, birth and post-partum. Do you have a pediatrician?? Learn from an expert how to find a doctor that will be right for you and your new baby.
The Ritual of Birth
November 5, 2008
What is the difference between a brit milah and a bris?? What is a bat milah, pinyon haben? Rabbi David Levy will teach us about the different rituals for new babies and how to choose a name for your new arrival.
Making a Jewish Home
November 12, 2008
Learn from Joan Bronspiegel Dickman,Early Childhood Director from the Partnership for Jewish Learning and Life, about the basics of creating a Jewish home for your new child and creating family traditions that work for your family.
And Baby Makes Three
November 19, 2008
What do you do when you arrive home with your baby? What does a new baby mean for you marriage, you, your family? How do you manage grandparents, in-laws, friends and family? Learn to set boundaries, schedule your time, manage expectations and set priorities.
All classes will meet at the Lautenberg Family JCC, 901 Rt 10 East, Whippany, at 7pm.
Please contact Dana Lichtenberg at dlichtenberg@jccmetrowest.org for more information or to enroll.
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Baby Book Group
Babies of all ages and their caregivers are invited to join us!!!
FREE! Bring your friends!!!
September 23, 2008 • 11am
A New Year’s Celebration
We will celebrate the sweetness of the Jewish New Year and have a party to celebrate the Birthday of the World!!
October 16, 2008 • 11am
It’s Sukkah Time
Shake your lulav and etrog, or come find out what they are!!! And, help us create our own sukkah out of blocks!!!
November 11, 2008 • 11am
Celebrate Shabbat
We will roll, twist and bake our own Challah, or just play with the dough!!!
December 23, 2008 • 11am
Oh Dreidel
Happy Hanukkah!!! We will make our own dreidels, spin them and learn a bit about making a meaningful holiday!!!
All classes will be held at the
Lautenberg JCC
Alex Aidekman Family Jewish Community Campus
901 Route 10 East, Whippany
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