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Tu Bishvat Photo Contest

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Celebrate Tu Bishvat by entering your nature photography for a chance to win cool prizes. Just share pictures of your most admired plants, trees and greenery. This contest is open to all.

Thurnauer School of Music

Recital by Duo Trouvaille

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An afternoon of music from Spain and Argentina featuring Duo Trouvaille, Thurnauer faculty members violinist Krzysztof Kuznik and pianist Yulia Dusman. Join us in-person or via livestream.

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March Mega Food Drive Collection

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We are partnering with the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey’s March Mega Food Drive to collect food for northern New Jersey families who are struggling with food insecurity. Help us be part of the solution as the Kaplen JCC will be a food collection site! Invite your friends and family to donate non-perishable food and canned pet food.

See below for suggested donation items.

Thurnauer School of Music

Cello Master Class Featuring Peter Stumpf

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Gain insight into music, the artistic process, and how great artistry is passed from generation to generation. In this public coaching, Peter Stumpf will work with cellists selected by state-wide auditions, benefiting the students as well as the audience.  Attendance free and open to the public.

Health & Wellness

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Basketball Challenge

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Help the JCC raise money for our multiple sclerosis programs.

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Spring Boutique

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Join us for the JCC's seasonal shopping event in support of the Leonard & Syril Rubin Early Childhood Center. Shop clothing, kids, housewares, accessories and much more!

Those who RSVP prior to the event will be entered for a drawing to receive a $100 gift card.

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Rubin Run: Running for Individuals with Special Needs

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A family-friendly fitness event, the Rubin Run is a major fundraiser for the JCC for over 40 years to support programs and services that improve the quality of life for children, teens, and adults with special needs in our community.

Health & Wellness

Yoga On The Lawn

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Find your balance - JCC Kaplen brings a stress-reducing soft flow to the fresh air.

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BLACK FRIDAY 2022!

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ONE-DAY ONLY! Our BIGGEST savings of the year!

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Morning Mitzvah Makers!

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We regret that this event has been cancelled. We hope to bring it back in 2023!

We wish our community a wonderful eighth night of Chanukah.

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Thurnauer School of Music: Gift of Music Benefit Concert 

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This inspiring event features students and guest artists in a musical celebration that underscores the importance of music in our lives with performances and words.

Adults

Sunday of Strong Women 2023

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Author Event

Hear the voices of three strong women with unique ideas to share. Audacious and tenacious, these women will engage, enlighten, and entertain. Featuring:
Letty Cottin Pogrebin: Shanda: A Memoir of Shame and Secrecy
Debby Applegate: Madam: The Biography of Polly Adler, Icon of the Jazz Age
Jean Hanff Korelitz: The Latecomer

Event Sponsors: Kim & Marc Harrison, Lisa Beth & Greg Meisel and Judith & Arnold Herrmann
Sunday, 3/19, 10:30 am-1:30 pm, $40/$48 (includes lunch)