WEST ORANGE, NJ — JCC MetroWest celebrated the dedication of its memory center on Monday, Nov. 20. The newly named Jonathan and Nancy Littman Memory Center is an innovative program serving adults who have mild-to-moderate cognitive impairment. The program is uniquely designed to enhance the physical, cognitive and social well-being of each participant while providing […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — In 1877, the first movie with sound had not yet been introduced to theaters, air conditioning did not yet exist and Thomas Edison was still two years away from inventing the lightbulb. But the JCC MetroWest’s doors were open, and this year it is celebrating its 140th anniversary, with the past […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — JCC MetroWest presents “Creativity and Continuity: A Celebration of 140 Years of JCC Arts Programming” in the Gaelen Gallery East at the Leon & Toby Cooperman JCC, Ross Family Campus, 760 Northfield Ave., West Orange. The exhibit will be on view Nov. 11 through Dec. 28. A reception will be held […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Two West Orange residents will be honored at the inaugural Women of Valor brunch hosted by the JCC MetroWest on Nov. 1, to recognize the significant impact they have made in their community. Harriet Rosenthal and Felice Flitt are among the four women to be honored; Rosenthal has been involved with […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Many captivating stories will be presented at this year’s Wonder of Women Film Festival, sponsored by the National Council of Jewish Women, Essex County Section on Sunday, Nov. 5, at the Maurice Levin Theater on the Ross Family Campus of the Leon & Toby Cooperman JCC, 760 Northfield Ave. in West […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — JFS MetroWest is offering a continuing education class, “Preventing Suicide in Adolescents and Young Adults,” on Friday, Nov. 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the JCC MetroWest, 760 Northfield Ave. in West Orange. The program features speaker Suzanne A. Levy, co-developer and director of the attachment-based family therapy training […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — JCC MetroWest presents an exhibit of pastels and paintings by Gaelen Juried Art Show award winners Carol Clemens and Arthur Meranus. The exhibit takes place in the Gaelen Gallery East at the Leon & Toby Cooperman JCC, Ross Family Campus, 760 Northfield Ave., West Orange. The exhibit will be on view […]
WHIPPANY, NJ — Older adults from throughout the area are invited to attend a special performance of the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra on Wednesday, June 28, at 2 p.m. The private concert is being sponsored by the Jewish Community Housing Corporation of Metropolitan New Jersey and its supporters for the residents of the four senior […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — JCC MetroWest in West Orange sent its Mini Maccabi athletes to compete in basketball and soccer at the Mini Maccabi games held at the Rockland JCC on Sunday, May 21. JCC MetroWest took home the gold in boys’ basketball, winning every game played that day. In addition, JCC MetroWest had one […]
WHIPPANY, NJ — Winners of the 18th annual Gaelen Juried Art Show & Sale were announced at the opening reception on Sunday, May 21. The show will run through Sunday, June 25, at the Gaelen Gallery West, Aidekman Family Campus, 901 Route 10 East, Whippany. The reception included a touching tribute to Norbert Gaelen, founder […]