Upcoming Events
TBJ creates the space for all members at every stage of life to find their purpose through hope and community by being a guiding light and a powerful source for good in the world.
Women’s Association Spring Luncheon with Guest Speaker Lizzy Savetsky
**SOLD OUT** Come hear outspoken activist, Lizzy Savetsky, and media influencer who uses her platform for Israel, the Jewish people, and fighting antisemitism.
Legislative Efforts to Strengthen New Jersey’s Partnership with the Jewish Community with Congregant & Assemblywoman Rosaura "Rosy" Bagolie
Bagolie proudly represents New Jersey Legislative District 27 and sits on the Financial Institutions & Insurance and Education Committees. She brings a unique perspective to the legislative table - being a Jewish-Latina immigrant whose family emigrated from the Dominican Republic to America in search of a better life, chasing the American Dream.
Israeli Culture Committee Presents: Screams Before Silence Film
Sheryl Sandberg’s New Documentary: Screams Before Silence
Never-before-heard eyewitness accounts from released hostages, survivors, and first responders. Rabbi Karen Perolman will facilitate a conversation following the film.
Yom Ha’atzmaut & Noa in Concert
With roots and upbringing spanning Yemen, Israel and the United States, Achinoam Nini aka Noa, is Israel’s most highly acclaimed international singer, songwriter, percussionist, speaker and activist.
Together with her longstanding musical collaborator Gil Dor, accomplished musician and co-founder of the Rimon School of music, Noa has released 16 critically acclaimed albums, performed hundreds of concerts the world over, graced some of the most important and prestigious stages including Carnegie Hall, the White House, and performed for three Popes. She has been produced and mentored by Pat Metheny, Quincy Jones and shared the stage with a long list of international musical icons, including Stevie Wonder, Andrea Bocelli and Sting.
$36/Ticket
Israel Advocacy 101
Join us for an interactive session to learn about advocating for Israel in our local, state, and national government. We will explore the legislative process, and the role we can each play in making an impact. Now more than ever, we must raise our voices to be heard by our elected officials and demand that they support Israel and the Jewish community against acts of hate and antisemitism.
Bagels & Briefing with Brothers For Life
Join us to hear from Snir Pilus, one of the leaders of Brothers for Life, in conversation with Rabbi Gewirtz.
Major General (Res.) Nadav Padan National Director, Friends of the IDF
Major General (Res.) Nadav Padan National Director of Friends of the IDF Major General (Res.) Nadav will speak during Erev Shabbat Services: Situational Update on Israel
Rabbi Matthew Gewirtz in Conversation with Rabbi David-Seth Kirshner
On October 7th, 2023, David-Seth Kirshner woke up excited to celebrate his 50th birthday. Instead of eating cake, Rabbi Kirshner was glued to the news as the horrible attack by Hamas upon innocent Israelis began to unfold. His newly released book is a record of a watershed moment in the history of the Jewish people.
New Jersey Jewish Film Festival at the JCC
Stay with Me
Jewish-French entertainer Gad Elmaleh (one of France’s best-loved comedians) co-wrote, directed, and stars in this comedy of spiritual discovery that blends fiction and autobiography.
**Must reserve by Friday, March 29 at 12:00 PM. Tickets are subject to availability.
Bagels & Briefing with Rabbi Gewirtz
Rabbi Matthew Gewirtz has returned from sabbatical, and will share his reflections on his past few months in Israel.
Mitzvah Day!
Join with your community and volunteer- children of all ages are welcome. Let’s work together to benefit local organizations and communities in Israel.
Israel Movie Night: In Search of Israeli Cuisine
In Search of Israeli Cuisine
Award-winning chef Michael Solomonov goes on a journey In Search of Israeli Cuisine. Profiling chefs, home cooks, farmers, vintners, and cheese makers drawn from the multitude of cultures that make up Israel today - Jewish, Arab, Muslim, Christian, Druze - a rich, complex and human story emerges.
Light Israeli fare will be served.
$18 per person, will be donated to Israel
Israel Update with the Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Join us for a special conversation with the Foundation for Defense of Democracies with speaker Dr. Jonathan Schanzer, moderated by Pouya Lavian.
Resetting the Table: Israel
As we continue to navigate the ongoing war in Israel, we hope you will save the date for our next Resetting the Table: Speaking Across Differences workshop about Israel. The goal of this program is to learn the skills to have productive conversations with those who have opposing views on charged topics.
Social Media & The State of Our People with Gil Hoffman at TSTI
How we can use social media effectively to help Israel win the war on the media battlefield, which is the key to winning on the military battlefield and the fight against antisemitism in the U.S.
Melton/The History of the Arab-Israeli Conflict
Join our TBJ Clergy and become a mini-Middle East expert in just 10 weeks, as we study the roots of the conflict between Jews and Arabs over the modern State of Israel.
Contact Rhonda Lillienthal to register at 973-530-3519 or rlillianthal@jccmetrowest.org
Women’s Association Israel Education with Amy Schottland Part III
PLEASE NOTE HALF AN HOUR LATER START TIME
We are continuing our classes on Israel with Amy Schottland. Please come whether you have been to previous classes or not.
TBJ Teens: Harris Goldstein
TBJ member and former Lone Soldier will give an overview of his experience as an American Jew serving in the IDF.
Via Zoom: Bagels & Briefing with Abbey Onn
Onn is an American-born Jew who has been living in Tel Aviv for the past 8 years. She will be sharing her family's story: five of her family members were kidnapped by Hamas on October 7th.
Americans March for Israel
Join TBJ as we travel with the Greater MetroWest NJ community at a national rally in Washington, DC in support of Israel, for the release of the hostages, and against antisemitism.
Jewish Themed Book Club
We will be discussing Israel: A Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth by Noa Tishby.
Women’s Association Israel Education Session with Amy Schottland
As a follow up to our first talk with Amy Schottland, many of you asked to continue the discussion with a Part 2: Israel from 1967 to present day.
Bagels & Briefing with Rabbi Matthew Gewirtz
Join Rabbi Gewirtz to hear his first-hand reflections on being in Israel this past week.
Liv Breads Baking Demo & Fundraiser for Israel
Come together to learn how to make dishes close to Israelis’ hearts - challah and shakshukah. All proceeds will go to organizations directly aiding the victims of the terror attacks in Israel.
ECC Coffee & Conversation
Join Michele Feingold & Rabbi Karen to discuss how to process events in Israel
TBJ College Students and Young Professionals in their 20’s and 30’s Israel Zoom Call
We invite TBJ alumni to join our clergy for an opportunity to learn, ask questions and process the conflict and their experiences on campus.
Please share with family and friends in this demographic.
Women’s Association Israel Education Session with Amy Schottland
Come for coffee and learn some of the history of the Israeli conflict
Bagels & Briefing with Rabbi David Levy
Join Rabbi David Levy, Regional Director, American Jewish Committee New Jersey, for an update and conversation on the war in Israel.
Israel Solidarity Shabbat Service
As we welcome in Shabbat, once again this week we pray for Israel and all her inhabitants.
ECC Parent Gathering
Join us for a brief gathering of prayer and reflection for Israel before meeting your children's teachers at Back to School Night.
Bagels and Briefing: Israel Conversation
Join Rabbi Perolman for a space to gather in community and process the events of the week. We will offer updates and time for reflection.
Register here
Shabbat Service of Solidarity with Guest Speaker Senator Cory Booker
Senator Cory Booker will join us Friday night to demonstrate his support in solidarity with our community and with Israel.
Talking about Israel: For Yourself & Your Children
Parents of early childhood and school-age children are invited to join us with Debbie Evans, LCSW for a conversation on talking to your children about the conflict in Israel. This will be a space for parents to be together and process what is going on in Israel, and to discuss what and how we communicate with our young children.
We encourage you to register but walk-ins are welcome