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Don't miss out on the September festivities! Check out our event calendar, mark your favorites, and make the most of your membership. Because at Kaplen JCC, every day is a celebration of community, connection, and YOU!

Join us on a trip to NYC for Jeff Ross’s raw, hilarious, and heartfelt Broadway debut — Take a Banana for the Ride. It's comedy without a filter and a story you won’t forget.

Empower Yourself and Your Kids: Virtual Parent Workshop with Mina Rush

Step out of your own world for a little, and journey with us into the lives of literary characters. Read for pleasure and then share. 

Political Science With Ian Drake, Associate Professor and Deputy Chair at Montclair State University, Department of Political Science Should the Electoral College be Abolished?The Electoral College has been the subject […]

Fall Foliage Lunch Cruise THURS, OCTOBER 16, 202511:00 AM – 1:30 PM 🍁 Enjoy autumn at its best with a scenic Hudson River cruise! Take in brilliant fall colors, crisp air, and […]

Be inspired as Tobi, our world-renowned artist and tour guide, leads you to the most interesting exhibits in Manhattan and beyond.

Be inspired as Tobi, our world-renowned artist and tour guide, leads you to the most interesting exhibits in Manhattan and beyond.

This year, our beloved Fall Boutique returns in style! It’s the perfect opportunity to prepare for the holiday season with an exciting array of unique gifts and cozy accessories.

Be inspired as Tobi, our world-renowned artist and tour guide, leads you to the most interesting exhibits in Manhattan and beyond.

From Your Hands, Straight to Their Hearts!

Culture & Cuisine: A Cookbook Event with Rachel Simons, Founder of Seed + Mill Join entrepreneur Rachel Simons, founder of Seed & Mill in Chelsea Market, and author of the […]

Be inspired as Tobi, our world-renowned artist and tour guide, leads you to the most interesting exhibits in Manhattan and beyond.

New morning-only format--same top-tier quality. Acclaimed professors and experts present a diverse array of topics. Rekindle previous passions, ignite new interests, meet new people, and stay involved in the developments that shape today’s world.

Be inspired as Tobi, our world-renowned artist and tour guide, leads you to the most interesting exhibits in Manhattan and beyond.

With John Kenrick, Entertainment Historian

The Yiddish Concert Series highlights performers who bring Yiddish music to life through song, culture, and tradition.

Be inspired as Tobi, our world-renowned artist and tour guide, leads you to the most interesting exhibits in Manhattan and beyond.

New morning-only format--same top-tier quality. Acclaimed professors and experts present a diverse array of topics. Rekindle previous passions, ignite new interests, meet new people, and stay involved in the developments that shape today’s world.

Step back in time on this Lower East Side adventure. Explore the lives of immigrants who helped build New York at the Tenement Museum, marvel at the historic Eldridge Street Synagogue, and enjoy an iconic lunch at Katz’s Deli.