September 2018
Shalom Babies
Thursday, September 6, 9:30 AM, Shalom Yeladim- The Judie Gerstein Early Learning Cener, Morristown Jewish Center, 177 Speedwell Avenue, Morristown, NJ. Shalom Babies is a play group for children from birth to 24 months and their parent/caregivers. Make new and everlasting friendships over the 14 sessions. Open to the community and no there is no charge. For information and to register, email shalomyeladim@mjcby.org
Find out more »Rosh Hashana Family Services
Monday, September 10, and Tuesday, September 11, at 9:15 AM, Family Service for Rosh Hashana at the Morristown Jewish Center, 177 Speedwell Avenue, Morristown, NJ. Join us for our Children’s Programming followed by snack. RSVP to Karen Lilienfeld at karen@mjcby.org or 973-538-9292.
Find out more »Celebrate Shabbat and Sukkot
Friday, September, 28 at 6:00 PM at Morristown Jewish Center, 177 Speedwell Avenue, Morristown, NJ, celebrate Shabbat and Sukkot and be entertained by award winning juggler and magician Lou Johnson. Dine in our beautiful Sukkah, be entertained and then celebrate Shabbat with Rabbi Nesson and Cantor Shana. Dinner is $20 pp, children 5 and under are free. For more information or to RSVP before September 21, contact Flo at flo@mjcby.org.
Find out more »Sukkot/Shabbat Celebration
Morristown Jewish Center Beit Yisrael, 6 p.m. Featuring dinner in sukkah and entertainment by juggler and magician Lou Johnson. Dinner costs $20, free for ages 5 and under. RSVP before Sept. 21 to Flo at flo@mjcby.org.
Find out more »October 2018
Celebrate Simchat Torah at Morristown Jewish Center Beit Yisrael
Bring your family, join your friends at Morristown Jewish Center as we all celebrate Simchat Torah with a dairy dinner (5:30 pm) featuring wraps, mac & cheese, and salad. At 6:15 pm we will dance the horah with the Torah as we celebrate Simchat Torah. As an added treat, dessert after services will be an ice cream social and make your own caramel apples. Dinner is $6 per person, children under 5 are free, maximum is $18 per family but you must RSVP…
Find out more »Seventy Years of Israeli Music
Morristown Jewish Center Beit Yisrael, 10 a.m. Presented by Greater MetroWest community shaliach Amit Stern. Call 973-538-9292.
Find out more »Music Class for Babies and Toddlers with Caregivers
Morristown Jewish Center Beit Yisrael, 9:15 a.m. With Ms. Lori of Juice Box Rock. RSVP to Michelle at shalomyeladim@mjcby.org.
Find out more »Foundations of Jewish Family Living
Morristown Jewish Center Beit Yisrael, 7:30 p.m. Ten-session Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning program taught by MJCBY Cantor Shana Onigman. Contact Rhonda Lillianthal at rlillianthal@jccmetrowest.org or 973-530-3519.
Find out more »Dinner and a Musical Shabbat at Morristown Jewish Center Beit Yisrael
Come with family and friends for dinner and then welcome Shabbat with Cantor Shana in a special Friday evening Musical Shabbat service. Dinner begins at 6:00 PM, the Musical Shabbat starts at 7:00 PM Can't come for dinner, then come for the Musical Shabbat. Dinner is $20 per plate; children 6-12 years are $12; under 6 free. For more information or to RSVP, contact Steve Kandler at steve@mjcby.org.
Find out more »November 2018
Jewish Justices of the Supreme Court
On Saturday evening, November 3, at 7:00 PM Life Long Learning at Morristown Jewish Center Beit Yisrael will host Rabbi David Dalin, author of Jewish Justices of the Supreme Court. The program begins with a musical Havdallah and concludes with refreshments. RSVP to steve@mjcby.org or call the office by October 29.
Find out more »80th Anniversary of Kristallnacht Commemoration
On Sunday, November 4, at 10:00 AM, Morristown Jewish Center Beit Yisrael will commemorate the 80th anniversary of Kristallnacht with a presentation by Holocaust survivor, Olga Menczer, who survived the Ravensbruck Concentration Camp and the Death March.
Find out more »December 2018
Morristown Jewish Center’s Hanukkah Concert
Celebrate Hanukkah at MJCBY with a Rock Hanukkah concert featuring Yosi and the Superdads on Sunday, December 2, at 11:00 AM. Come for the concert and stay for sizzling latkes, donuts and more. Open to the community! RSVP to Flo at flo@mjcby.org or 973-538-4848.
Find out more »Who Are The Romani?
Who Are The Romani? Europe’s Ancient South Asian Transplants, Sunday, December 16, 10:00 AM at Morristown Jewish Center Beit Yisrael and co-sponsored with the National Council of Jewish Women. Sheetal Bangalore, an 11th grade student at Morristown High School, will present a fascinating talk about the Romani people and their culture. Originally of Indian descent, the Romani migrated to the European continent. Besides delving into the culture, language, and religious practices of the Romani, the talk will highlight the stereotyping…
Find out more »Friday Evening Musical Shabbat Service
Morristown Jewish Center Beit Yisrael invites you to a Friday evening Musical Shabbat Service to welcome Shabbat and toast the New Year. Service is at 6:15 PM on Friday, December 28 with a dinner to follow. Cost is $10pp; children 6-12 are $5. RSVP to Cantor Shana at shanaonigman@yahoo.com. The synagogue is at 177 Speedwell Avenue, Morristown.
Find out more »January 2019
Winter Wonderlad Breakfast
MJCBY’s Winter Wonderland Breakfast is open to the entire community and is on Sunday, January 6, from 9:00 am to 10:30 am. Come in your pj’s, enjoy breakfast with friends, family and neighbors. Cost is $5 per person, children under 2 are free. RSVP to Debbie Goldstein (debbiegoldstein24@yahoo.com) by January 2. Morristown Jewish Center is at 177 Speedwell Avenue, Morristown. Questions call Karen Lilienfeld at 973-538-4848.
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Thank G-d It’s Shabbat
Let's chill together at TGIS. Specially designed service for families with children 7 years old and under to celebrate Shabbat with song, dinner and crafts. Cost is $9 per person, children under 2 are free and the maximum charge per family is $25. For more information or to RSVP contact Flo Sager at flo@mjcby.org by January 4, 2019.
Find out more »120 Years At Morristown Jewish Center
Join us on Sunday, January 13, 10:00 AM, as we kick off our celebration of our 120th anniversary in Morristown. Our guest speaker will be Linda Forgosh, executive director and curator of the Jewish Historical Society of New Jersey, and her topic will be "120 Years of the Morristown Jewish Center".
Find out more »Tu b’Shvat Seder and Shabbat Dinner
Morristown Jewish Center Beit Yisrael, 6:15 p.m. Cost is $15 per adult, $10 per child 5-12 years. RSVP to steve@mjcby.org.
Find out more »February 2019
Thank G-d It’s Shabbat – Shabbat Treasures
Morristown Jewish Center invites all families with children 7 years old and under to Thank G-d It’s Shabbat, Shabbat Treasures, on Friday, February 8, at 5:45 PM. Begin with a short Shabbat evening service followed by dinner, story and crafts. $9/per person, $25 maximum per family. RSVP to flo@mjcby.org by February 4.
Find out more »Kidz Shabbat
Morristown Jewish Center Beit Yisrael, 10:45 a.m. Learning service for kindergarten to second grade. Call 973-538-9292.
Find out more »Concert Featuring Community Choir, Kol Dodi
Morristown Jewish Center Beit Yisrael, 7 p.m. Celebrating the congregation’s 120th anniversary and honoring its Legacy donors. Call 973-538-9292.
Find out more »Havdalah PJ’s and Pizza Party
Havdalah PJ’s and Pizza Party at Morristown Jewish Center for families and children of all ages, Saturday, February 23, at 6:15 PM, $5.00 per family. Make your own Havdalah kit and create a Challah baby. RSVP to flo@mjcby.org by February 18. Morristown Jewish Center is located at 177 Speedwell Avenue, Morristown.
Find out more »“Raising A Mensch”
Morristown Jewish Center Beit Yisrael, 7:30 p.m. Featuring a talk by Dr. Steven E. Tobias, director of the Center for Child and Family Development, on raising children (and grandchildren). Call 973-538-9292.
Find out more »March 2019
Morristown Jewish Center’s Comedy Night
Morristown Jewish Center's Comedy Night on Saturday, March 2, will feature New Jersey stand-up comic Robin Fox. Show begins promptly at 8:30 PM. Advance purchase tickets are $40; tickets at the venue are $45. RSVP on line at https://goo.gl/forms/pE6eoqrGHsXnrOMh2.
Find out more »Comedy Night
Morristown Jewish Center Beit Yisrael, 7:30 p.m. Featuring stand-up comic Robin Fox. Cost is $40 in advance, $45 at the door; purchase tickets at mjcby.org.
Find out more »Congregational Scavenger and History Hunt
Morristown Jewish Center is celebrating its 120th year and the 90th anniversary of its historic building by having a Congregational Scavenger and History Hunt on Sunday, March 3, at 10:30 AM. Besides historical items on display, there will be a scavenger hunt to find our original bowling alley, the shower room, Golda Meir’s signature. A reception follows the hunt. We are located at 177 Speedwell Avenue. RSVP to steve@mjcby.org.
Find out more »Spaghetti Dinner and Megillah Reading
Morristown Jewish Center invites you to a Jew-Moji Megillah Reading and Dinner, Wednesday, March 20, at 6:00 PM. Come and enjoy a spaghetti dinner (gluten option available) at 6:00 PM followed by the Megillah reading at 6:45 PM. The entire evening is free and open to the community. RSVP to flo@mjcby.org by March 18.
Find out more »April 2019
“Heading Home: The Tale of Team Israel”
Morristown Jewish Center Beit Yisrael. Yom Ha’Atzmaut celebration with screenings at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. RSVP to joel@mjcby.org.
Find out more »Challah Bake
Morristown Jewish Center Beit Yisrael, noon. RSVP to joel@mjcby.org.
Find out more »May 2019
Yom Hashoah Commemoration with Holocaust Survivor Fred Heyman
Morristown Jewish Center Beit Yisrael, 7 p.m. RSVP to joel@mjcby.org.
Find out more »Yom Ha’Atzmaut Celebration
Morristown Jewish Center Beit Yisrael. Israeli dinner and sing-along followed by Shabbat services at 7:30 p.m. RSVP to joel@mjcby.org.
Find out more »June 2019
120th Anniversary Closing Dinner
Morristown Jewish Center Beit Yisrael, 6:15 p.m. Shabbat dinner followed by services featuring a presentation by synagogue historian Lewis Stone. RSVP by June 7 to joel@mjcby.org.
Find out more »July 2019
2019-2020 Morristown Jewish Center Religious School Registration
Registration is now open for September!
Find out more »Memories of a World War II Paratrooper
On Sunday, July 14th at 9:30 am, join us for a life long learning breakfast program at the Morristown Jewish Center detailing memories of Syd Levit, a world war II paratrooper.
Find out more »Adult Hebrew Classes
Sign up for adult Hebrew classes this summer at Morristown Jewish Center Beit Yisrael.
Find out more »Morristown Jewish Center BBQ
Join MJCBY for it's community wide Barechu & BBQ at Freedom Park in. Randolph, NJ. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and beach items for a bbq dinner and musical shabbat.
Find out more »August 2019
High Holiday Services
Are you new to the community? Do you have a new neighbor? Are you wondering where you will celebrate Rosh Hashannah and Yom Kippur this year? The Morristown Jewish Center Beit Yisrael invites you to join us for "free" for High Holiday services and wishes you a Sweet New Year!
Find out more »September 2019
Religious school enrollment
Morristown Jewish Center Beit Yisrael is holding registration for its K-2 religious school program open to the community that will begin Sunday, Sept. 8. Contact Karen Lilienfeld at karen@mjcby.org.
Find out more »Register now for Religious School!
Registration is now open for K-2 religious school at the Morristown Jewish Center Beit Yisrael. Reserve your spot now!
Find out more »Community Selichot Program
Community Selichot Program at the Morristown Jewish Center with Pine Brook Jewish Center, White Meadow Temple and Temple B'nai Or.
Find out more »October 2019
Introduction to Judaism
A comprehensive Introduction to Judaism Class will begin on Thursday October 24th, 2019 at the Morristown Jewish Center Beit Yisrael. There will be 24 classes, held at 7pm - 9:30pm. Sponsored by the NJ Rabbinical Assembly, the class will be taught by Rabbi David Nesson. For full information and for information on other locations and times, go to www.introjudaismNJ.com or contact Ellen Nesson, Program Administrator at 973-214-4553.
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