Make Today Count
Welcome March
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Don’t miss out on the March 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!
Your Best Year Starts Here!
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Your Best Year Starts Here! – Join Today and see how your JCC membership can provide exclusive member-only discounts and help you uncover your passions like never before!
Join in March and get 50% off your joining fee! That’s an $125 savings! PLUS, three FREE guest passes!
Welcome April
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Don’t miss out on the April 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!
Membership
Member Referral
We are Stronger Together!
Youth & Family
Youth Fitness Certification
Ages11-13
A hands-on training course for ages 11-13 on how to use the gym safely and effectively. Perfect for beginners ready to start their fitness journey!
Junior Member Activities
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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.
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InBody Scan
Get the Full Picture of Your Fitness with the InBody Scan!
Soft Yoga & Sound Healing Meditation
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Flow through gentle yoga, then immerse in meditation with the soothing sounds of Tibetan and crystal singing bowls.
Tenafly Premiere: Frontline Warriors Documentary
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Erik and Jill Maschler and the Kaplen JCC of the Palisades are hosting AISH HA’AM’s upcoming documentary, Frontline Warriors, which sheds light on the rising tide of antisemitism on University campuses across the United States. Following the film, join us for a live panel with Shabbos Kestenbaum.
Spring Boutique
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Shop the Perfect Gifts (and Treat Yourself)!
Movie Day with PJ
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As we prepare for Passover, join us for a special community screening of The Prince of Egypt—a powerful, family-friendly retelling of the Exodus story.
Modern Matchmaker with Netflix Star Aleeza Ben Shalom
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Join us for an extraordinary evening with Aleeza Ben Shalom, featuring a captivating three-part act as highlighted on her website.
The Big PJ Jam: A Cozy Celebration with a Cause!
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Slip into your coziest pajamas and join us for an unforgettable afternoon of music, movement, stories, and sweet moments—all while making a meaningful impact in our community.
Yiddish Concert
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Rediscover the joy of timeless melodies with Frank London’s Klezmer Brass All Stars and Eleanor Reissa—a lively concert filled with familiar tunes, rich traditions, and heartwarming moments!
75th Anniversary Spa Menu
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In honor of the 75th anniversary of our beloved Kaplen JCC, we’ve designed exclusive treatments inspired by decades of wellness.
Jewish & Israeli Life
Heart to Heart
A resource for Israeli families staying in our community, in need of support and children’s activities.
Athletics
Pickleball
Ages14+
Looking for a pickleball club or community near you? America’s fastest growing sport is available at the J!
Early Childhood
PJ Library
PJ Library shares Jewish-themed stories aimed at fostering family discussions about cherished values and traditions within your home. Your child will love getting this special delivery each month and you will kvell watching them light up while learning Jewish values and lessons. Become a part of our PJ Library Bergen East Family today!
Seniors
Free Dance Through Parkinson’s Class & Caregiver Support Group
Choreographed routines engaging participants’ bodies and minds to help increase balance, movement, and more!
Israeli Center
Emek Adult Ulpan
Hebrew classes for non-Hebrew speaking adults.
Thurnauer School of Music
Classes for Young Children and Introductory Instrumental Classes
Ages3 months – 7 years
Our early childhood music classes are designed to encourage joy, fun, and active participation. Through singing, poetry, rhythmic exploration, and movement, we help children discover music, learn to keep the beat, and develop their imagination and creativity. An ideal introduction of music to young children in a fun and welcoming environment!
Adults
Lectures & Learning
Our lectures and learning programs bring subjects alive through the enthusiasm of our instructors and their passion for the material.
Adults
Senior Adult Weekly Speaker Series
Senior Adult Weekly invites you to embark on a series of engaging and educational experiences throughout the month.
Health & Wellness
Personal Training
AgesAll
Take in the benefit of a personal trainer, for a stronger mind-body connection.
Our Mission & Values
Deeply rooted in Jewish values and tradition, the Kaplen JCC is a vibrant home for the Jewish People that welcomes all and cultivates the social, intellectual, physical, and spiritual well-being of the entire community.
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We care deeply about connecting our community to all the JCC has to offer. Please reach out to us with any questions.
