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Folk Trio Sons of the Never Wrong to Perform Live at the JCC in Scotch Plains
Sons of the Never Wrong, a folk trio from Chicago known for their “turbo-charged folk music,” will be performing at the Split Level Concerts at the JCC of Central NJ on Saturday, March 20. Doors...
Get a huge selection of bargain books at the JCC of Central NJ’s Used Book Sale from March 7 through March 11
It’s time again for the Bi-Annual Used Book Sale at the JCC in Scotch Plains . A wide variety of used books will be available for purchase from Sunday, March 7 through Thursday, March 11...
The Second Annual Kids’ Fun Fest 2010 features a ton of fun at the JCC of Central NJ on Sunday, March 14Families are invited to Kids’ Fun Fest 2010 at the JCC of Central New Jersey on Sunday, March 14 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Kids’ Fun Fest 2010 is a fun-filled indoor event featuring...
The JCC of Central New Jersey launches the University Lecture Series @ the JCC in March
New at the JCC in Scotch Plains , the University Lecture Series @ the JCC will focus on topics of Jewish content and/or relevance. It is designed to be a dynamic vehicle for intellectual conversation and stimulating debate.
The JCC of Central New Jersey is hosting a variety of Active Adult and Senior activities in March including a trip to the Philadelphia Flower Show
In its continued effort to bring Active Adults the opportunity to enjoy trips, events and programs with friends, the JCC of Central New Jersey has a full calendar in March...
The JCC of Central New Jersey is hosting its First Annual Community Special Needs Symposium The JCC in Scotch Plains is committed to supporting special needs children and their families.
On Sunday, January 24 from 1:00 – 3:45 p.m., the JCC will hold its First Annual Community Special Needs Symposium. The day, put together by the Special Needs Parent Advisory Committee at the JCC, is...
The JCC of Central New Jersey and NJY Camps presents a Family Fun Night with comedy basketball troupe, the Court Jesters
On Saturday, January 30 at 7:00 p.m., the Court Jesters, a group of highly talented former college and professional basketball players, show off their great showmanship skills and antics ...
Rocker Rick Recht will top off Family Fun Day on December 25 at the JCC of Central New Jersey
Come enjoy an afternoon of fun at the JCC of Central New Jersey on Thursday, December 25 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Family Fun Day is open to children of all ages, parents, ...
Visit the JCC Corner Bookstore, the Annual Jewish Book Fair at the JCC of Central New Jersey
The JCC of Central New Jersey will be hosting its Annual Jewish Book Fair in the Indoor Playroom in the JCC’s Early Childhood Wing beginning Thursday, December 10 and continuing...
JCC Fitness and Wellness instructor Elizabeth Miller to be featured in upcoming Dove
product ad
Elizabeth Miller, member of and fitness instructor at the JCC of Central New Jersey in Scotch
Plains , is featured in a Dove ad in this December’s issue of Women’s Health Magazine...
The JCC of Central New Jersey Hosts Active Adult Trip to New York City’s Lower East Side
On Thursday, December 3 beginning at 8:15 a.m., the Active Adult Department at the JCC in Scotch Plains will travel to the culturally rich Lower East Side Tenement Museum and Eldridge Street Synagogue...
Start Your Holiday Shopping at the JCC on Wednesday, November 18
As the holidays approach, the JCC is bringing a day of shopping and fun to the community. “Power Shop with PowerHouse” is being held on Wednesday, November 18 at the JCC’s campus...
WANTED: Local teen bands to perform at the JCC’s Battle of the Bands
On Sunday, December 13 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., the JCC of Central New Jersey will be rockin’ out to Battle of the Bands, a high-energy musical competition among local high school bands. It’s...
The JCC of Central New Jersey hosts two guest speakers during its Fifth Annual Jewish Film Festival
The JCC of Central New Jersey’s Fifth Annual Jewish Film Festival runs five consecutive Wednesdays from October 14 through November 11 at the AMC Mountainside 10 Theatre in...
The JCC of Central New Jersey Places in the Maccabi Games
The JCC Maccabi Games celebrate sportsmanship, athletic competition and community service
in the largest gathering of Jewish teens from around the world. Approximately 1800 Jewish...
The JCC of Scotch Plains invites families to the Fall Family Festival
On Sunday, October 18 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., the whole family is invited to the JCC of Central
New Jersey to celebrate the fall season with pony rides, an inflatable slide, pumpkin painting...
The JCC of Central New Jersey opens its fall Teaching Kitchens series with Do-Ahead Gourmet Dinners
On Thursday, October 8 from 9:15 to 11:30 a.m., the JCC Teaching Kitchens will host Do Ahead Gourmet Dinners at the JCC in Scotch Plains . Back again is Chef Roberta Slow of Ramsey...
Jill Sobule to Perform at the JCC in Scotch Plains
Split Level Concerts at the JCC will launch its fall season with singer/songwriter Jill Sobule on Saturday, October 17 at its intimate music venue in the JCC of Central New Jersey’s café at 1391...
The JCC of Central New Jersey hosts its Fifth Annual Jewish Film Festival
Beginning October 14 and running five Wednesday evenings through November 11, the JCC of Central New Jersey is hosting the Fifth Annual Jewish Film Festival of Central New Jersey. ...
The JCC of Central New Jersey is rolling out its Active Adult programming for the fall
Beginning in mid-September, the Senior and Active Adult Department is launching its fall programming. On Wednesday, September 16, Harry and Naomi Zaslow, who have both...
J Connection at the JCC of Central New Jersey rolls out its fall programming
J Connection, a partnership between the Jewish Community Center of Central New Jersey and
local synagogues, provides programming for Jewish families looking to strengthen and enrich...
The JCC’s Barracudas Swim Team hosts “Meet the Coaches” Night
The JCC of Central New Jersey has three competitive swim programs: the Barracudas Swim
Team (ages 6 - 18) is the most competitive team, the Mini-Barracudas (ages 5 - 8) is the...
Israeli Dance Troupe comes to the JCC of Central New Jersey
On Thursday, August 6 from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m., Jewel Crew, an Israeli dance troupe, will be performing at the JCC in Scotch Plains . Jewel Crew, 12 teen dancers from Israel , will entertain the audience with a spectacular revue...
The JCC of Central New Jersey Places in the Junior Maccabi Games
The JCC Maccabi Games celebrate sportsmanship, athletic competition and community service
in the largest gathering of Jewish teens in North America.
JCC of Central New Jersey Board of Directors approves Saturday opening.
On May 4, the JCC of Central NJ Board of Directors approved a change to the Shabbat policy
allowing for the opening of the JCC on Saturdays. This policy change is meant...
Baseball Week Comes to Camp Yachad at the JCC of Central New Jersey
Whether a Yankees or a Mets fan, the week of July 20 is all about baseball at the JCC’s Camp
Yachad. Sponsored by NJY Camps, New York Yankees Ron Blomberg and New York Mets...
The JCC of Central New Jersey is kicking off its Active Adult programming with a full menu of
summertime programs and events
The new summer Active Adult program kicks off on Monday, July 6 and runs through Wednesday, August
12. This summer, there are more programming choices than ever, and all are open to JCC members...
Split Level Concerts at the JCC of Central New Jersey is back with Americana Duo, Rod Picott and Amanda Shires
Scotch Plains -- Split Level Concerts, a new intimate music venue at the JCC of Central Jersey’s Fusion Café, will present Yankee singer/songwriter Rod Picott and Texas fiddler and songwriter Amanda Shires...
The JCC’s Barracudas Swim Team hosts “Meet the Coaches” Night
The JCC of Central New Jersey has three competitive swim programs: the Barracudas Swim Team (ages 6 - 18) is the most competitive team, the Mini-Barracudas (ages 5 - 8) is the...