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Shalom Sesame Hanukkah ProgramSunday, December 510:00am–12:00pmCooperman JCCWest Orange
• Arts & Crafts• Games• Menorah Lighting Project• Surprise Sesame Street FriendBrunch Available for purchase
Contact Jo Sohinki, 973-530-3511([email protected]).
Hanukkah Family MaccabiahSaturday, December 46:30pm–9:30pmCooperman JCC • West Orange$36 per family | Pre-registration required
Join us for fun & friendly Olympicstyle activities specially designed forfamilies with children in grades K–6.Each family will be placed on a team. Team requests will be granted.
Create Your Team Menorah
Swim Games
Hanukkah Apache Relay Race
Parent Tug-of-War
Much More
Hanukkah Playroom will be open during the event for children ages 4 and younger.Prizes, Sufganiot, and Latkes for ALL!
Contact Eliza Millman at 973-929-2922 ([email protected]).
Presents:
The Klezmatics: On Holy Ground
Saturday, February 5 • 7:30pm Snow Date: February 26
Cooperman JCC • West OrangeDirector: Erik Greenberg Anjou
Germany/Hungary/Israel/Poland/USA • 106 minutesEnglish and Yiddish with English subtitles
Special guests: Erik Greenberg Anjou, Director and members of The Klezmatics. Music and reception to follow screening.
Contact Michele Dreiblatt at 973-530-3473([email protected]).
Rockin’ Round the WorldA 4-Hour Dance-A-Thon Extravaganza!
Saturday, January 29Doors Open: 7:00pm | Dancing Begins: 7:30pm
Cooperman JCC • West OrangeRegistration $20/Person or Raise Donations—ask us how!
Join our Special Needs Committee or our dedicated group of teen volunteers for this rockin’ fundraising event supporting Club JCC Special Needs Services.
Contact Rebecca Gallanter, 973-530-3478 ([email protected]).
December 2010 – February 2011 / Tevet 5771 – Adar 5771
EXCLUSIVE WORLD PREMIERE OF HANUKKAH DVDSee it before it hits the stores!
Leon & Toby Cooperman JCC Ross Family Campus760 Northfield AvenueWest Orange, New Jersey973-530-3400
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Be Inspired, Educated, and Entertained
Join us for our 11th AnnualNew Jersey Jewish Film Festival
March 23–April 3, 2011Visit www.njjff.org for details!
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Book GroupsCooperman JCC • West Orange
Davita’s Harpby Chaim Potok
Wednesday, December 8 • 11:00amThursday, December 9 • 7:30pm
For January & February books, visitwww.jccmetrowest.org/bookgroup
Celebrating the Holidays at JCC MetroWest
Saturday, December 4 • 6:30pmSee page 1 for more information.
Sunday, December 5 • 10:00am–12:00pmSee page 1 for more information.
Sunday, January 23 • 9:30am–11:00amCooperman JCC • West Orange
Join us for an entertaining, interactive, yummy, and educational event for the whole family. Eat fruit, learn more about Israel, sing together, and celebrate one of the oldest Jewish holidays with a green, modern theme.
Contact Eliza Millman, 973-929-2922 ([email protected]).
Sunday, January 30 • 1:00pm–4:00pmFrelinghuysen Arboretum • 53 Hanover Avenue, Morristown | FREE
Join the Morris County Connection, Frelinghuysen Arboretum, and Morris County Park Commission for a special celebration of trees. Learn about the holiday Tu B’Shvat, create a variety of tree projects, and explore the arboretum’s trees. Every child canplant a tree and enjoy their own special (nut-free) granola.
Contact Jill Felton, 973-929-2926 ([email protected]).
Sunday, March 13 • 9:30am–11:00amCooperman JCC • West Orange
Bring your dad or any adult that you love to help you celebratethe holiday of Purim. You will learn how to make hamentashenand enjoy all of the treats that you make!
Contact Eliza Millman, 973-929-2922 ([email protected]).
Shalom Sesame Hanukkah Program
Hanukkah Family Maccabiah
My Dad and Me Hamentashen Bake-Off
Tree Time at the Arboretum
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The JCC MetroWestMusical Theater CompanyPresents:
AnniePerformance DatesSaturday, February 12 • 7:00pm
Sunday, February 13 • 2:00pm
Saturday, February 19 • 7:00pm
Sunday, February 20 • 2:00pm
Monday, February 21 • 11:00am
Monday, February 21 • 3:00pm
Contact Carol Berman, 973-530-3421 ([email protected]).
The JCC MetroWest Teen Production CompanyPresents:
PippinPerformance DatesThursday, December 16 • 8:00pm
Saturday, December 18 • 8:00pm
Sunday, December 19 • 3:00pm
Tu B’Shvat Seder
Supervised Fun for Kids! Free Time for Parents!
Saturdays & Sundays, November 6–May 29Drop off Any Time Between 8:45am & 1:30pm • Grades K-5One Day Drop Off Rate $5 | Season Pass $36
See friends, play soccer, enjoy yoga, create in our arts & crafts area. Each month new activities to choose from.
Contact Jackie Sanchez, 973-530-3423 ([email protected]).
Toast of the Town
Sunday, March 6 • 11:00am–2:00pmCooperman JCC • West Orange
Character Meet & Greet, autograph books & photoswith characters, live shows, inflatables, carnivalgames, and more! Live shows produced by Powerhouse Studios.
Don’t miss the most exciting fundraiser for kids around!
Contact Eliza Millman, 973-929-2922([email protected]).
Spend School Vacations at the JCC!
Winter BreakDecember 24, 27–31
Martin Luther King DayMonday, January 17
Presidents WeekFebruary 18, 21–25
Early Childhood Vacation Station • Ages 3–4
Don’t let your little one miss out! Each day it’s a different activity just right for them.
Vacation Station • Grades K–5
Something new every day. Shows, carnivals, bowling,movies, and more!
Swim Clinic • Ages 5–18
Work on your strokes and improve your times!
Complimentary before & after-care available from 7:30am–6:00pm
Contact Rich Dinetz, 973-530-3929 ([email protected]).
Ante Up for Education…at the JCCSaturday, January 22 • 7:30pm–MidnightCooperman JCC • West Orange$180 Buy-In for Poker Tournament
Tickets Available at Early Childhood and Main Reception
Come try your luck! Proceeds to benefit JCC MetroWest Early Childhood Programs.
Terrific Prizes ($10,000 First Prize Winner)
Great Food • Casino Games
Limited Spots Available—Sign Up Today!To register, visit www.anteupfored.org
Contact Katy Strulson, 973-530-3915 ([email protected]).
December & FebruaryVacation Programs
Weekend Escape Camp at the JCC
CareLink @ Super Sunday
Sunday, December 12 • 2:00pmLautenberg Family JCC • WhippanyFREE
Feel how good it feels to give back! Join the MorrisCounty Connection, United Jewish Communities ofMetroWest, Jewish Family Service, and the Partnershipfor Jewish Learning and Life for a Super Sundayafternoon filled with community service projectsappropriate for families. Projects will be followed by a special FREE concert by Mama Doni.
Contact Dana Lichtenberg, 973-929-2936([email protected]).
Saturday, March 5 • 7:30pm–11:30pmCedar Hill Country Club
Silent auction and art auction, buffet banquet,open bar & DJ.
Contact Eliza Millman, 973-929-2922([email protected]).
Kids Extravaganza
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Tickets: $13 Member/Student/Senior • $16 General Public
Mr. RayWednesday December 29 • 11:00am
Z Brothers BandMondayJanuary 17 • 11:00am
To purchase tickets, call box office tickets at 1-800-494-TIXS or visit www.boxofficetickets.com/jccmetrowest.Ticket discounts are available to groups of 10 or more.
JCC MetroWest Children’s Music Series
JCC MetroWest is a beneficiary agency of United Jewish Communities of MetroWest New Jersey.
Celebrating the Holidays at JCC MetroWest continued
Sunday, March 13 • 2:00pm–3:30pmMy Gym • Parsippany
It’s a Purim party! Join us for Purim PJ Library Story Time. Learn about the holiday, shop for yourcostume, and enjoy Purim festivities.
Contact Jill Felton, 973-929-2926 ([email protected]).
Purim Palooza
Sunday, April 10 • 4:00pm–5:00pm or 5:00pm–6:00pm (2 sessions)Cooperman JCC • West Orange
This program is for families who would like tobegin or to enhance Passover traditions. Join us and create a seder plate that can be used by your family for years to come.
Contact Eliza Millman, 973-929-2922 ([email protected]).
Create Your Own Seder Plate
Join the JCC Maccabi Games®
Experience in Israel!Sunday, July 24–Friday, August 5A landmark 12-day experience including touring the Jewish homeland:
JCC Maccabi Games® Experience (Israel)Jewish teens ages 14–17 (as of July 31, 2011)
JCC Maccabi ArtsFest® (Israel)Jewish teens ages 14–17 (as of July 31, 2011)
JCC Maccabi Games® Experience (Israel) Informational MeetingTuesday, November 30 • 7:30pmCooperman JCC, West Orange
JCC Maccabi Games® (USA)August 14–19 • Philadelphia, PAJewish teens ages 13–16 (as of July 31, 2011)
Junior Maccabi Games® (USA)Sunday, May 22 • Cherry Hill, NJJewish boys & girls ages 10–12 (as of May 31, 2011)
Tryouts:
JCC Maccabi Games® (Israel) • Begin in DecemberJunior Maccabi Games® (USA) • Begin in DecemberJCC Maccabi Games® (USA) • Begin in January
For a FULL tryout schedule, visit www.jccmetrowest.org/maccabi
Contact Sherri Feldscher, 973-530-3425([email protected]).
Saturday, January 8 • 6:00pm–7:30pmFlorham Park Roller Rink • 192 Ridgedale Ave • Florham Park$5 per person
Havdalah is the separation of Shabbat from the rest of the week. Like standing on skates, Havdalah helps us find balancebetween Shabbat and the rest of the week. Find your balancewith the Morris County Connection and Young LeadershipDivision of UJC MetroWest.
Contact Dana Lichtenberg, 973-929-2936 ([email protected]).
Friday, February 18 • 5:30pm–7:00pmLautenberg Family JCC • Whippany
Shabbat is a day of rest. Dress in comfortable clothing andspend some time playing and jumping around with friends,followed by a Shabbat program and light dinner.
Contact Jill Felton, 973-929-2926 ([email protected]).
Sundown on Skates
Jump into Shabbat