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News You Need to Know
Beginning Thursday, February 26, 2026
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USE THIS LINK FOR ALL OJC ZOOM SESSIONS
(EXCEPT SUNDAY MORNING, SHABBAT AND HOLIDAY WEBINARS):
Password for all programming and services: 109622020
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WEEKDAY EVENING SERVICES TAKE PLACE
SUNDAY, MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY AT 7:00 PM
TUESDAY AND THURSDAY AT 6:00 PM
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LUNCH BREAK LEARNING
MARCH DATES: MARCH 9 and 16
Join Rabbi Shoyer for your "lunch break" and explore some in-depth Jewish learning. This session will take place every other Monday.
NEW LOCATION:
Northvale Diner, 247 Livingston St., Northvale, NJ
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RE-INTRO TO JUDAISM
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 18, 25 | 7:00 PM
Join Rabbi Hersh for the next unit of Re-intro to Judaism: Exploring Jewish Culture.
(Past sessions are recorded and available on our website!)
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ZIONISM THEN AND NOW
SUNDAY, MARCH 1 | 7:30 PM (In person)
TUESDAY, MARCH 17 | 1:30 pm (On Zoom)
Learn with Rabbi Scheff the history of Zionism. Prior sessions can be found on our website.
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EVERY MONTH A HOLIDAY
TUESDAY, MARCH 10 | 5:00 PM
Join Rabbi Scheff each month for an exploration of the holidays, in person at the OJC. Next up: Pesach!
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OJC'S NEW BACKGAMMON CLUB
MONDAY, MARCH 23 | 7:00 PM
Learn and play the oldest known table game in a friendly atmosphere. All ages and experience levels are welcome! This group will meet on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month. Minyan will be followed by 30 minutes of instruction and an hour of open play. BYOB -Bring Your Own Board (if you can). RSVP/QUESTIONS: Josh Klein
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HAMANTASCHEN REMIX
MONDAY, MARCH 2 | 5:30 PM
Join "The Kosher Baker," Chef Paula Shoyer!
Remix your hamantaschen routine. Mix and match an array of colorful doughs and fillings, both sweet and savory. Fun for the whole family!
REGISTER HERE
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MEGILLAH READING
MONDAY/TUESDAY, MARCH 2 & 3
Come hear the wild and crazy story of Purim! Join us at night as we begin the holiday and again the next morning for the second reading of the Megillah. It's gonna be sweet!
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HAZAK: "OY VEY, IT'S BROADWAY!"
TUESDAY, MARCH 3 - PURIM DAY
Celebrate Purim with Hazak on Tuesday, March 3, from 12:00 - 3:00 PM. Enjoy a live performance of “Oy vey, it’s Broadway!?"
GET YOUR TICKETS
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OJC'S ANNUAL PURIM CARNIVAL
TUESDAY, MARCH 3 - PURIM DAY
A fun afternoon celebration of Purim geared toward the children of our community. Everyone is invited to attend in costumes!
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OJC'S SPRING FUNDRAISER
GROGGERS AND GAMBLING
OJC CASINO NIGHT
SATURDAY, MARCH 7 | 8:00 PM
A fun night to celebrate Purim, play games, and help raise some money for the OJC.
REGISTER HERE
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ISRAEL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
SUNDAY, MARCH 15 | 6:00 PM
We are honored to welcome musicians from the Israel Symphony Orchestra for a special evening of music and connection. Join us for a lively concert by the OPUS 5 Wind Quintet, followed by a meet-and-greet with the musicians. (Sponsored anonymously in honor of Rabbi Craig and Nancy Scheff)
REGISTER HERE
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BIRTHDAY SHABBAT
SATURDAY, MARCH 21
March 21 is Birthday Shabbat for our congregants, adults & children, to celebrate their birthdays with their OJC friends.
REGISTER HERE
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FINAL PURIM CARNIVAL CONSTRUCTION
MARCH 1 | 5:00-7:30 PM |
Grades 6-12
Dinner will be provided as we wrap-up Purim Carnival preparations.
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KULANU SHABBAT
MARCH 13 & 14
We look forward to spending Shabbat with our Kulanu students and families on March 13 & 14.
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Do you have questions about your OJC statement?
Having trouble navigating ShulCloud?
Aman Brown, OJC's Financial Adminstrator
is here to help!
NEW OFFICE HOURS:
Mondays & Wednesdays 10AM -1PM
Billing@theojc.org 845-359-5920 x 115
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