Visit our Website for a complete listing of live and virtual activities and for a complete list of our health and safety guidelines and protocols.
Click below for specific Policies and Procedures:
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Outdoor Marketplace at JCC
Sundays from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Looking for something to do on Sundays? Check out the Outdoor Marketplace for food trucks, drinks, gifts, arts, crafts, produce and more!
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Enjoy these Great, Free, Virtual Programs from our friends at JCC Chicago.
Jewish Film Festival LIVE Q&A with Monsieur Mayonnaise filmmaker Dr. Trevor Graham
Tuesday, September 1, 2020, 8pm EDT
LIVE Book Discussion: with author of And in the Vienna Woods the Trees Remain and 1947: Where Now Begins with author Elisabeth Asbrink
Thursday, September 3, Noon EDT
JCC Chicago Jewish Film Festival LIVE Q&A with The Last Goldfish filmmaker Su Goldfish
Tuesday, September 8, 2020, 8pm EDT
LIVE Presentation: Famous Last Words Celebrity Funerals, Monuments & Epitaphs with Susan Gibberman, life-long television, and film aficionado
Thursday, September 10, 2020, 8pm EDT
Monday, September 14, 8pm EDT
Thursday, September 17, Noon EDT
JCC Chicago Jewish Film Festival LIVE Q&A: The Song of Names with filmmaker François Girard and executive producer Robert Lantos
September 22, 2020, 3pm EDT
LIVE Presentation: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater
Thursday, September 24, 3pm EDT
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ILLUMINATION EARLY LEARNING CENTER BOOK FAIR
You can support our school while discovering favorite characters, series, and collections all summer long. Orders are delivered right to your doorstep and you can take advantage of FREE shipping on book-only purchases over $25. Explore thousands of best-selling books, collections, new releases, educational toys, games, and more. All online items priced as marked.
- Click into Find a fair
- Search for “Illumination”
- Select School
- At the bottom of the page click the button.
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Men's Club Begins in September
Tuesday, September 8, 11 am
Join us for the first socially-distanced, in-person meeting. Please speak with Neal Kaufer, Men's Club President, with any ideas or suggestions. Stay tuned for updates
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Virtual Rosh Hashanah Baking Demo from our friends at the Staten Island JCC
Rosh Hashanah is right around the corner, and what better way to start the sweet new year than with delicious apple-themed desserts?! Join Sherry Sabbagh of C&J Bakehouse for a Rosh Hashanah Baking Demo! Learn to make an apple cobbler and apple puff pastry braid.
Meeting ID: 825 9417 7837
Password: 1jbtNf
Supplies you will need:
5 apples (cored & sliced into wedges); 1 3/4 cups brown sugar; 3/4 cup crushed walnuts; cinnamon; sugar; honey; 1 egg (for egg wash only); 1 1/4 cups flour; 1 1/2 sticks butter/margarine; puff pastry sheet (thawed & rolled out). You will also need a rolling pin and 8x8 inch pan.
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The Communal Kvell
Wednesday, September 16, 1:30 - 2:15
Join us for a day of kvelling and comedic relief! You are invited to join Jewish communities from around North America in this rare celebration. Connect with like-minded people from across the Federation Movement and hear about the impact you’ve had through your local Federation, especially during the current crisis. And it wouldn’t be a party without our celebrity guests — the Levy family from Schitt’s Creek. Register here.
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Congregate Meal Program Curbside Delivery
Touch Free Lunch to Go
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Curbside pickup 12:15-12:45 PM only
All meals will be prepared by Kingston Kosher
Must be registered in the Congregate Meal Program to qualify for the $2.00 suggested donation. Cost Non-Congregate Meal member $9.00.
Call 570-824-4646 and make your required reservation.
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HELP WANTED
Front end team lead position. For details and the job description, click here.
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U.S. Census 2020
Have you filled out the census yet? If not, now is the time to do it! The deadline is September 30th, and it is vital that we are ALL counted to secure funding for housing, transportation, schools, and other services we rely on.
It takes less than 10 minutes and is confidential. You can fill it out by mail, online here, or by calling 844.330.2020.
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Pickleball Pro Session
Are you interested in learning from a Pro how to improve your Pickleball skills? Fill out the pre-registration form at the front desk, call, or email us so that we can add you to the list. We will have more information posted shortly on definitive date and pricing. To sign up and for questions, please call Kevin Harcarik – Athletic Director at 570-824-4646 or email at athdir@nepajca.org.
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Sara’s Table at the Kraus Chaiken Food Pantry will be open from
9:30AM to 11:00 AM on Friday mornings for those in need of food.
Please stay in car for curbside delivery.
If a food emergency exists, please call Barbara at 570-824-4646
and leave a message. We will return your call.
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JScreen is a non-profit initiative providing easy, affordable, at-home testing on saliva for over 200 genetic diseases, including those most common in people with Ashkenazi, Sephardi, and Mizrahi backgrounds. Genetic carrier testing helps individuals and couples understand their genetic risks and plan ahead for the health of their future families. It’s important for all couples, including interfaith, to get tested before eventually starting or expanding their families. To learn more, request a kit, or purchase one for a loved one, visit www.JScreen.org
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DINING OR TAKE OUT at THE ATRIUM
Our neighbor, THE ATRIUM, 0pen 8-3 Monday thru Saturday for breakfast and lunch. Dine In, Patio, Delivery and Take Out. Patio seating available, first come, first serve. Call now 570-287-5766.
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LINKS TO LOCAL SYNAGOGUES
For information on services, classes and activities, click below.
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We value your input and ideas. If you have any questions or ideas you would like to share, please contact the JCA at b.sugarman@nepajca.org
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For more information on any of the programs listed or to register, please contact 570-824-4646 or contact the appropriate staff member listed on the Staff Directory.
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