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Welcome to the exciting world of Junior Member Activities, exclusively for our youngest members! Dive into a range of fun-filled events designed to bring joy and excitement to families.

Welcome March *Members Only FREE EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES INCLUDED IN YOUR KAPLEN JCC MEMBERSHIP! 2026 Rubach Family Purim Celebration Sun, March 1, 1 pm-4 pmKaplen JCC Join the fun at our annual Purim Celebration! Come dressed in your favorite costumes and enjoy a fun afternoon of huge inflatables, slides, games, prizes, characters, snacks and more! […]

There’s never been a better time to become a member of the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades, join in March and save up to $125!

3/16 - Trade Wars and Tariffs Who wins a trade war? Who pays for it? This talk will consider the historical role of tariffs in national economic policy and the history of trade wars and protectionism in the United States. We will discuss what the past trade wars might teach us about the current trade […]

Dinner & A Movie at the J Presented together with NORC* Join us for dinner and a movie at the J! At 6pm enjoy a tasty dinner followed at 7pm with one of the movies below: March 16 - The Way We Were The Way We Were is a 1973 American romantic drama film directed by […]

With Tobi Kahn

Caring for someone you love is hard—come connect, learn, and feel supported in this free Zoom series for dementia and Parkinson’s caregivers.

You and a FRIEND can enjoy all the perks of being a member TOGETHER! Every 3rd Wednesday of the month is FREE GUEST DAY! Sign your guest in at the front desk and HAVE FUN!

Cinema Seminar - Chaotic Comedies What happens when one bad decision snowballs into mayhem? In this series we're enjoying comedies where everything spirals hilariously out of control. For Scorsese's surreal After Hours to the Coen Brother's Burn After Reading to the wild true story Zola, this term, film professor Dan Jatovsky teaches about comedy, chaos, […]

Current Events with Herman Lindenbaum Keep up with the latest headlines and join the discussion on local, national and international news.  Topics covered will include domestic politics, international events, health care, science and other subjects of interest to you. Wednesdays - 1/14, 2/4, 2/18, 3/4, 3/18, 4/2211:30 AM-12:30 PMMembers Free / $5 Guest per Meeting

With Tobi Kahn

An academical exploration of where life intersects art.

Join PJ Library Bergen East and Temple Emeth for a joyful Tot Shabbat bursting with live music, stories and Magna-Tile building fun just before Passover!
Perfect for little ones and their grown-ups!

Three remarkable women share powerful memoirs that explore defining relationships—mother, friend, husband. From complex family bonds to intimate friendships and the mysteries of marriage, these courageous storytellers reveal how life's connections shape who we become.