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This concert was made possible through the generosity of Rose’s sons, Mel, Allen, and Budd Goldman. Rose Rosen was a beloved member of the JCC Marguiles Senior Center for many years. Her love of music enhanced all of our lives. Free for JCC Members; $10 Guests For more information and/or to register please contact […]
Join us for an afternoon of favorites you’re sure to know! For more information, please contact Jelena at 973-530-3474.
REGISTER HERE 50 Years in Broadway Audiences: Treasured Memories with John Kenrick Theater historian John Kenrick saw his first Broadway show back in 1974, and he returns to look back on his half-century of cheering for hits and cringing through flops. Which shows did he work on, and what was the worst thing he ever […]
REGISTER HERE Yom HaShoah Program Unearthed: A Lost Actress, a Forbidden Book, and a Search for Life in the Shadow of the Holocaust with Meryl Frank Unearthed is the story of Meryl Frank’s search for her cousin Franya and a timely history of hatred and resistance. A thrilling mystery woven into a beautifully constructed family […]
JCC MetroWest presents, Lauren Grodstein, "We Must Not Think of Ourselves" In time for Yom Hashoah comes this heart-wrenching story of love and defiance set in the Warsaw Ghetto, based on the actual archives kept by those determined to have their stories survive World War II. Inspired by the testimony-gathering project with the code name […]
REGISTER HERE Humor as Resistance in Holocaust Cinema with Stuart Weinstock When does comedy serve a higher purpose than entertainment? Jewish responses to Nazism and the Holocaust have utilized humor to attack the perceived power of totalitarianism and assert the dignity and humanity of those who survive to tell jokes. Some of the films to […]
JCC MetroWest presents, Peter Blauner, "Picture in the Sand" Peter Blauner's epic Picture in the Sand is a sweeping intergenerational saga told through a grandfather's passionate letters to his grandson, passing on the story of his political rebellion in 1950s Egypt in order to save his grandson's life in a post-9/11 world. When Alex Hassan […]
JCC MetroWest presents, Armando Lucas Correa, "The Night Travelers" Separated by time but united by sacrifice, four women experience love, loss, war, and hope from the rise of Nazism to the fall of the Berlin Wall as they embark on journeys of self-discovery and maternal love. Lilith, the child of a white mother and Black father, […]
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Join us as we learn about the seeing eye program and even get to play with a puppy in training!
Special Summer Life Long Learning Presentation Discover the transformative power of Culinary Therapy with Executive Chef Cardie Mortimer, who leads his audiences on a journey of inspiration, laughter, and healing through the art of food. His powerful presentation takes viewers on a thought-provoking and fun-loving tour of his storied career, the challenges he overcame, the […]
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Get ready for the 2024 Olympic games with a look back at the games of 1936!
Join us for an afternoon of soul sounds and songs.
Join us for an afternoon of the gameshow!
Join us for a fun afternoon of classics & favorites!
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Join us to learn more about the late, great Cole Porter
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Join us for an afternoon of favorite sing-alongs.
Join us for an enjoyable afternoon of favorite songs!
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Join us as we welcome back the ladies’ choir and their beautiful voices.
Join us as we learn about the importance of the year “1927!”
Q&A with Producers John Rokosny and Andriette Redmann after the screening This is a story of endurance, unity and hope. “They Survived Together” is the incredible, true story of the survival of the Neiger family, as they desperately try to stay together as a family while escaping certain death by the Nazis - with […]
Join us for a special screening of the feature followed by a Q & A with the producers!
Join us as we sing along and dance away the afternoon blues!
The Jewish Catskill resorts of the 20th Century were a summer paradise for millions and the birthplace of great comic careers. Mel Brooks, Sid Caesar, Rodney Dangerfield, Joan Rivers, Jackie Mason, and many others learned to win laughs from the patrons of Grossingers, Browns, The Concord, Kutchers, and The Nevele, just to name a few. […]
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Join us to see all the wonderful places the JCC visited while in Cuba in 2023!
JCC MetroWest presents, Talia Carner, "The Boy with the Star Tattoo" Talia Carner's "The Boy with the Star Tattoo" is an epic historical novel of ingenuity and courage, of love and loss, weaving two yet-untold events set in France. The first is set in 1946 in the aftermath of the Holocaust. The second covers the […]
The Ritzer Lecture We sometimes feel a helplessness with the changes that accompany aging, perhaps a sorrowful sense of loss. How can we take a different, more spiritual view of ourselves and this process that increases our gratitude and joy? Karen Frank is a Pastoral Nurse and Jewish Spiritual Director whose work integrates physical […]
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Join us as to learn more about the most iconic boardwalk in America
The Talented Mrs. Mandelbaum paints a vivid portrait of Gilded Age New York, a city teeming with nefarious rogues and capitalist power, all straddling the line between underworld enterprise and “legitimate” commerce. Combining deep historical research with the narrative flair for which she is celebrated, Margalit Fox tells the unforgettable true story of a once-famous heroine […]
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Join us as we learn all about the Iconic Carole King.
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In 1917, the world changed as everyone knew it. Join us for a look at the lasting significance of that fateful year.
Benjamin Mann, Chief Planning Officer at the Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest Free to All / Reservations strongly encouraged / Refreshments to follow REGISTER HERE The annual Shirley C. Green Memorial Symposium is presented in recognition of her life-long devotion and efforts on behalf of Israel. The program is made possible through the generosity […]
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Join us as we take a look at George Gershwin's musical stylings! For more information, contact Jelena Skrodzki - 973-530-3474 / [email protected]
JCC MetroWest presents, Ayelet Gundar-Goshen, "The Wolf Hunt" Award-winning author Ayelet Gundar-Goshen returns with a timely and suspenseful exploration of the fault lines in a community, a school, and a family, as a mother begins to suspect her teenage son of committing a terrible crime in her novel "The Wolf Hunt". Book group discussion at […]
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Join us in looking at Norman Rockwell and his reflections on the country’s culture. For more information, contact Jelena Skrodzki - 973-530-3474 / [email protected]
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Join us for an afternoon of laughs & various health practices. For more information, contact Jelena Skrodzki - 973-530-3474 / [email protected]
Sonia Delaunay was an avant-garde artist who spent her life experimenting with the language of color and abstraction. She developed a varied practice, giving equal weight to design and fine art. While remaining faithful to abstract painting, she created innovative designs in typography and textile prints. She crafted handmade garments and ready-to-wear fashion and designed […]
This concert was made possible through the generosity of Rose’s sons, Mel, Allen, and Budd Goldman. Rose Rosen was a beloved member of the JCC Marguiles Senior Center for many years. Her love of music enhanced all of our lives. Featuring: Broadway with a Heart Dessert reception to follow REGISTER HERE Sponsored by […]
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A Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center Lecture with Brittany Haliani This program will discuss how to research and find accurate health information on the internet. Brittany Haliani started her medical library career at the Mayo Clinic. She received her Master of Library Science degree with a focus on medicine, from Texas Women’s University. Prior to her position at […]
Join us as we take a look at the incredible women who served in World War II.
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JCC MetroWest presents, Lynda Cohen Loigman, "The Love Elixer of Augusta Stern" "The Love Elixer of Augusta Stern" is a reminder that age doesn't change who we are, that second chances are always possible, and that it is never too late to try and recapture the lost magic of our youth. Book group discussion at […]
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Join us to learn more about one of the most notorious presidential assassinations.
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Join us as we take in the tunes of the Rat Pack.
Join us for a presentation on the Great songwriter Nat King Cole!
The Birth of Rock and Roll, the British Invasion, Broadway Classics, Cool and Latin Jazz with Gary Negbaur Come Rock through the 50s and 60s with Gary Negbaur. This interactive lecture will include live performances, celebrating Rock and Roll, the British Invasion, Broadway Classics, Cool and Latin Jazz. Gary Negbaur is a pianist, vocalist, educator, […]
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Join us and sing along with favorites and standards! For more information, contact Jelena Skrodzki - 973-530-3474 / [email protected]
Ephraim Kishon: Father of Israeli Comedy with Stuart Weinstock From his roots in Hungary, where he survived the Holocaust and Communist repression, to the peak of the Israeli arts establishment, Ephraim Kishon is a singular talent in Jewish culture. This lecture will cover Kishon's biography and include clips of the five popular and influential […]
Join us to enjoy an afternoon of soft rock tunes! For more information, contact Jelena Skrodzki - 973-530-3474 / [email protected]
JCC MetroWest presents, Sara Goodman Confino, "Don't Forget To Write" When Marilyn Kreinman is caught making out with the rabbi's son in front of the whole congregation, her parents ship her off to her great-aunt Ada for the summer. If anyone can save their daughter's reputation, it's Philadelphia's strict premier matchmaker. Wither that of Marilyn […]
Join us to learn the secrets of the costume design industry! For more information, contact Jelena Skrodzki - 973-530-3474 / [email protected]
Was Captain Von Trapp really a strict disciplinarian to his seven children? How did Rodgers and Hammerstein come to adapt their story as a Broadway musical? And why did the survival of 20th Century Fox depend upon the success of the film version? Entertainment historian John Kenrick uses rare photos, exciting performance videos and fascinating […]
“Hanukkah - The Magic and The Miracle” commemorates the season of Hanukkah and the miracle of the lights. Kol Dodi is the Jewish Community Choir of Greater MetroWest NJ under the direction of Co-Conductors Cantor Anna West Ott and Matthew Onigman Free and open to the public Limited seating, advance registration required. For more […]
Bring your holiday spirit for a fun afternoon of music! For more information, contact Jelena Skrodzki - 973-530-3474 / [email protected]
J-Films and The Center for Adult Enrichment Present Back to the Future Celebrate the holidays with your JCC community and enjoy a classic adventure on the big screen! Doc Brown's time machine transports 17-year-old Marty McFly from 1985 to 1955, where he meets his parents in their awkward teenage years and must ensure they still […]
Join us in enjoying the songs of the Rat Pack! For more information, contact Jelena Skrodzki - 973-530-3474 / [email protected]
Join us and sing along with favorites and standards! For more information, contact Jelena Skrodzki - 973-530-3474 / [email protected]
Join us as we examine world events in the year 1955! More information, contact Jelena Skrodzki at [email protected] or 973-530-3474.
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JCC MetroWest presents, Lisa Barr, The Goddess of Warsaw Set in 2005 Los Angeles and 1943 Poland, The Goddess of Warsaw is an enthralling tale of a legendary Hollywood screen goddess with a dark secret about her experiences in the Warsaw Ghetto. When the famous actress is threatened by someone from her past, she must […]
Join us for an afternoon of blues favorites! More information, contact Jelena Skrodzki at [email protected] or 973-530-3474.
Join us for Part I of this 3-part lecture on the famous composers Rogers & Hammerstein! More information, contact Jelena Skrodzki at [email protected] or 973-530-3474.
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Join us for a fun afternoon of instruments and songs! More information, contact Jelena Skrodzki at [email protected] or 973-530-3474.
Call 973-530-3448 for the movie title of the week.
Join us for an afternoon of piano standards & favorites! More information, contact Jelena Skrodzki at [email protected] or 973-530-3474.
Join us for Part II of this 3-part lecture on the famous composers Rogers & Hammerstein! More information, contact Jelena Skrodzki at [email protected] or 973-530-3474.
Call 973-530-3448 for the movie title of the week.
Join us for an afternoon of soft rock tunes on the guitar! More information, contact Jelena Skrodzki at [email protected] or 973-530-3474.
Jews have been a part of West Point since the first class of 1802. In 2019, the number of Jewish graduates from the Academy passed 1,000. Joel Kampf of West Orange will show the short film, Diversity in the Long Gray Line, and then discuss the Jewish experience in this venerable institution. Joel Kampf, West […]
JCC MetroWest presents, Samantha Greene Woodruff, The Trade Off Bea Abramovitz has a gift for math and numbers. With her father, she studies the burgeoning Wall Street market’s stocks and patterns in the financial pages. After college she’s determined to parlay her talent for the prediction game into personal and professional success. But in the […]
We will be hosting our program in the theater and hope you will be able to attend in person. However, if you feel that you are not comfortable driving to the JCC on Wednesday, here is the Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/97264486587 The Jazzmen is a sweeping and spellbinding portrait of the longtime kings of jazz, […]
Join us as we learn about the beautiful sites and things Italy has to offer! More information, contact Jelena Skrodzki at [email protected] or 973-530-3474.
Molly Burack Annual Lecture When the global pandemic forced his 96-year-old father into isolation, filmmaker Ari Gold became concerned that loneliness would kill his father's spirits. So, Ari mailed his father a poem, asking for one in return. Thus, a lifesaving literary correspondence was launched, and a testament to the bonds of family. The audience […]
Join us for a festive celebration with live Israeli performers Gilad Paz (vocalist)and Soof Sela (keyboard). This diverse program will include songs we all know and love, from different periods and in different languages, all with a Purim twist! Free and open to the community • Dessert reception to follow Limited seating - advance […]
JCC MetroWest presents, Lihi Lapid, On Her Own Set between the eve of Passover and Israel’s Independence Day, On Her Own is a tense and immersive psychological read about two families looking for redemption and the transformative bonds between strangers. Book group discussion at 12:00 PM Author presentation at 1:00 PM Book Group discussion and […]
Join us as we look at the life, beauty, and career of Audrey Hepburn! More information, contact Jelena Skrodzki at [email protected] or 973-530-3474.
Dr. Howard Rudominer will discuss the topic, Anxiety and Depression in the Golden Years: Overcoming Worry and Fear. As a board-certified psychiatrist, Dr. Rudominer has extensive experience treating patients with a wide range of psychiatric and psychological disorders. He has been listed as one of the best psychiatrists in the USA and Canada specializing in […]
Join us for a fun afternoon of guitar & vocals! More information, contact Jelena Skrodzki at [email protected] or 973-530-3474.
Join us to learn more about gadgets that are available to aid with evolving technologies today! More information, contact Jelena Skrodzki at [email protected] or 973-530-3474.
In Here's to the Ladies, the follow-up to Nothing Like a Dame: Conversations with the Great Women of Musical Theater, theatre journalist Eddie Shapiro sits down for intimate conversations with more of Broadway's most prolific and fascinating leading women. Including such luminaries as Barbara Cook, Kelli O'Hara, Heather Headley, Faith Prince, Stephanie J. Block, and Tonya Pinkins. […]
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