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Family Open Play @ The J + Chanukah Party
Free Guest Day @ the J
Junior Member Activities
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Upcoming Events
See Our Full CalendarSpreading Light in the Community
On Being Jewish Now
How to Let Go of Emotional Eating and Heal Your Relationship with Food
Chanukah Light Show
Shirah Concert
Wings of Hope
Stand-Up for the Arts
Exciting Programs
See All ProgramsPickleball
Heart to Heart
PJ Library
Classes for Young Children and Introductory Instrumental Classes
Lectures & Learning
Personal Training
JCC Premier Basketball League
Meet Mali Oelsner
Managing Director, Israeli Culture & Engagement The Israeli Center
Mali is a proud Israeli and passionate about Israeli culture as well as integrating with Jewish-American community. She is a multi-cultural business leader who is known for Business Development and […]
View Complete ProfileMeet Ruthie Bashan
Director, Guttenberg Center for Special Services Special Services
For the past few years Ruthie has been at the Jewish Family Services and Children Center of Clifton Passaic where she worked with diverse populations including survivors of DV and […]
View Complete ProfileMeet Steve Rogers
Chief Executive Officer Leadership
Steve Rogers is the Chief Executive Officer of the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades, where he has been a member for over twenty-five years. Prior to becoming CEO in March […]
View Complete ProfileMeet Elana Prezant
Supervisor, Heart to Heart The Israeli Center
Ever since Elana joined the JCC she loved being involved in programs, committees, events and more. Elana went through participation in many different departments and has worked as a volunteer […]
View Complete ProfileMeet Allyson Carolan
Membership Director Membership Services
As the Membership Director Allyson oversees our membership office, desks and babysitting. Allyson is passionate about engaging with our members and community. Allyson strongly believes in the mission, vision, and […]
View Complete ProfileMeet Hagit Tal
Fitness & Wellness Director Health and Wellness
Hagit is a mother of 3 kids plus a dog. Hagit loves everything Fitness & Wellness. She was born and raised in Israel and moved to the US in 1995. […]
View Complete ProfileOur Mission & Values
Deeply rooted in Jewish values and tradition, the Kaplen JCC is a vibrant home for the Jewish People that welcomes all and cultivates the social, intellectual, physical, and spiritual well-being of the entire community.
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