Special Events
Fall Showcase
You’re invited to our Fall Showcase – your passport to an extraordinary experience at the J. We’ve curated a sensational journey that allows you to experience the very best from select departments at the Kaplen JCC.
Come sample your way through the J and discover the endless fun our departments have to offer this Fall. From family fun, to fitness and the arts, we’ve got you covered. Experience inspiring workshops, demo classes, and a chance to connect with our vibrant community.
Make sure to check out First Jerusalem Café of Tenafly’s grand opening! Stop by for a sweet treat, savory lunch, or a refreshing smoothie.
It’s more than an event; it’s a celebration of everything that makes the J extraordinary!
Sample Your Way Through the J!
11:00 am – 2:00 pm: Check in at the Main Lobby
Register for the day and learn more about what’s happening at the J!
Tables:
Membership: Take a tour of our amazing facilities or get directions to one of the sample classes being offered all day!
Spa at the J: Stop by for a mini-facial or paraffin hand treatment.
Personal Training: Learn how our talented trainers can help you reach your fitness goals!
Dance and Dramatic Arts: Our amazing classes help kids grow in self-confidence while expressing themselves artistically.
Adult Services: Stimulating social, cultural, and arts programs for a variety of interests.
Special Services: Buy your high holidays cards from the participants in our day programs for individuals with special needs.
11:00 am – 2:00 pm: Interactive Art Project with Senior Services
Join our exceptional Senior Services team for an interactive art project and learn more about the programs and services they offer. Our goal is to provide all the necessary resources needed to help seniors continue living comfortably and safely, keep them social, mobile and actively engaged with a purpose and meaning to their day. This includes support for families and caregivers!
11:00 am – 11:50 am: Quidditch with Camp365
Looking for a new sport? Come learn how to play quidditch! A thrilling game based on the popular Harry Potter movies is now played by thousands of players in over 40 countries with a premier World Cup event that takes place every two years. Quidditch encompasses the most fun elements of basketball, dodgeball and tag. Each team is made up of seven athletes who run with brooms just like in the movie! During this class players will be taught fundamentals and how to play as a team. Athletes will learn how to throw, catch, and communicate with each other to dominate the pitch. All equipment is included.
Location: Taub Auditorium
11:00 am – 12:30 pm: Guitar Class and Performances with the JCC Thurnauer School of Music
Location: the Charles & Lynn Klatskin Courtyard
11:15 am – 12:00 pm: Pickleball Clinic with Athletics
Curious about America’s fastest-growing sport? Often described as a combination of tennis, ping-pong, and badminton – pickleball is an excellent full-body workout and way to get your heart pumping. Join our skilled instructor to learn some introductory skills and terminology.
Location: Susan and Deane Penn Outdoor Tennis Courts (weather permitting)
First-come, first-served. A waiver is required for participation.
11:15 am – 11:35 am: Ulpan – Hebrew Class for Adults with the Israeli Center
Ulpan is an Israeli method for teaching and improving all Hebrew language skills—speaking, comprehension, reading, and writing.
11:30 am – 11:45 am: Aerial Yoga with Fitness/Group Exercise
Get a preview of our newest premium fitness offering. Aerial yoga offers more than just peace and relaxation. Using elements of stretching, strengthening, balance and inversions, you’ll burn calories and muscle through controlled movements using the hammock. Our aerial yoga classes are appropriate for any level including beginners.
Location: Neil Klatskin Summer Camps Field, Pavillion 1
Each class has a capacity of 6 people, first-come first-served. A waiver is required for participation.
11:45 am – 12:05 pm: Ulpan – Hebrew Class for Adults with the Israeli Center
Ulpan is an Israeli method for teaching and improving all Hebrew language skills—speaking, comprehension, reading, and writing.
11:50 am – 12:05 pm: Aerial Yoga with Fitness/Group Exercise
Get a preview of our newest premium fitness offering. Aerial yoga offers more than just peace and relaxation. Using elements of stretching, strengthening, balance and inversions, you’ll burn calories and muscle through controlled movements using the hammock. Our aerial yoga classes are appropriate for any level including beginners.
Location: Neil Klatskin Summer Camps Field, Pavillion 1
Each class has a capacity of 6 people, first-come first-served. A waiver is required for participation.
12:00 pm – 12:20pm: Watercolor Pencil Art Class with the Adult Services Department
Experience the fascinating art of painting with water-soluble colored pencils. Discover the joy of filling your drawings with brush strokes, brilliant washes, and beautiful watercolor effects.
Location: Holzer Senior Adult Lounge
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Stretch and Balance with Fitness/Group Exercise
Led by our dedicated occupational therapist Ofira Mor, this class is designed to create strong foundational fitness to support the activities of daily living. Mobility, stability, and posture are targeted utilizing techniques from Pilates, Yoga and Feldenkrais. Standing and mat work required.
Location: Taub Auditorium
A waiver is required for participation.
12:10 pm – 12:25 pm: Aerial Yoga with Fitness/Group Exercise
Get a preview of our newest premium fitness offering. Aerial yoga offers more than just peace and relaxation. Using elements of stretching, strengthening, balance and inversions, you’ll burn calories and muscle through controlled movements using the hammock. Our aerial yoga classes are appropriate for any level including beginners.
Location: Neil Klatskin Summer Camps Field, Pavillion 1
Each class has a capacity of 6 people, first-come first-served. A waiver is required for participation.
12:15 am – 1:00 pm: Pickleball Clinic with Athletics
Curious about America’s fastest-growing sport? Often described as a combination of tennis, ping-pong, and badminton – pickleball is an excellent full-body workout and way to get your heart pumping. Join our skilled instructor to learn some introductory skills and terminology.
Location: Susan and Deane Penn Outdoor Tennis Courts (weather permitting)
First-come, first-served. A waiver is required for participation.
12:15 pm – 12:35 pm: Ulpan – Hebrew Class for Adults with the Israeli Center
Ulpan is an Israeli method for teaching and improving all Hebrew language skills—speaking, comprehension, reading, and writing.
12:20 pm – 12:40pm: Watercolor Pencil Art Class with the Adult Services Department
Experience the fascinating art of painting with water-soluble colored pencils. Discover the joy of filling your drawings with brush strokes, brilliant washes, and beautiful watercolor effects.
Location: Holzer Senior Adult Lounge
12:30 pm – 2:00 pm: Instrument Safari with the JCC Thurnauer School of Music
An opportunity for children to learn about, hear, and try many different musical instruments. Our teachers and students will be available for questions and conversation about what it’s like to study and perform at Thurnauer.
Location: JCC Thurnauer School of Music, located in the Sandra and Arnold Gold Wing (2nd Floor)
12:40 pm – 1:00 pm: Watercolor Pencil Art Class with the Adult Services Department
Experience the fascinating art of painting with water-soluble colored pencils. Discover the joy of filling your drawings with brush strokes, brilliant washes, and beautiful watercolor effects.
Location: Holzer Senior Adult Lounge
12:45 pm – 1:05 pm: Ulpan – Hebrew Class for Adults with the Israeli Center
Ulpan is an Israeli method for teaching and improving all Hebrew language skills—speaking, comprehension, reading, and writing.
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm: Zumba GOLD with Fitness/Group Exercise
Get up and DANCE! This Latin-inspired group dancing class teaches dance segments that are threaded together to create fun and fulfilling movement. The unique community found in the Zumba studio ensures that you will leave with a smile on your face. Zumba GOLD is specifically choreographed for adults and seniors to respond to their fitness needs!
Location: Charles & Lynn Klatskin Courtyard (weather permitting) or Taub Auditorium
1:00 pm – 1:30 pm: Musikgarten® – Music Class for 0 – 3 years with the JCC Thurnauer School of Music
Musikgarten® classes are an ideal introduction to music for young children. A fun and welcoming class filled with exciting songs, musical movement, dramatic play, and storytelling.
Location: JCC Thurnauer School of Music, located in the Sandra and Arnold Gold Wing (2nd Floor)
1:00 pm – 1:20 pm: Watercolor Pencil Art Class with the Adult Services Department
Experience the fascinating art of painting with water-soluble colored pencils. Discover the joy of filling your drawings with brush strokes, brilliant washes, and beautiful watercolor effects.
Location: Holzer Senior Adult Lounge
1:15 pm – 1:35 pm: Ulpan – Hebrew Class for Adults with the Israeli Center
Ulpan is an Israeli method for teaching and improving all Hebrew language skills—speaking, comprehension, reading, and writing.
1:30 pm – 2:00 pm: Musikgarten® – Music Class for 3-6 years with the JCC Thurnauer School of Music
Musikgarten® classes are an ideal introduction to music for young children. A fun and welcoming class filled with exciting songs, musical movement, dramatic play, and storytelling.
Location: JCC Thurnauer School of Music, located in the Sandra and Arnold Gold Wing (2nd Floor)
The JCC Thurnauer School of Music has more auditions, recitals and other activities happening all day. Stop by their table in the lobby to learn more.