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Welcome July
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Make a Splash this Summer @ the J
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Twilight Tunes: Summer Courtyard Concerts at the J!
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Free Guest Day @ the J
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JCC Outdoor Playground
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Babysitting
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Tumble Room
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Kidz Kourt
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Family Open Play @ The J
Upcoming Events
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Cinderella
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Kidchella Carnival
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Palisades Aces Summer Clinics
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Mean Girls
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Play FORE! The Kids
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Heart to Heart: Solidarity + Volunteer Trip to Israel
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Puglia, Italy Trip
Exciting Programs
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Pickleball
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Heart to Heart
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PJ Library
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Classes for Young Children and Introductory Instrumental Classes
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Play To Achieve
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Lectures & Learning
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Personal Training
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JCC Premier Basketball League
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Meet Mali Oelsner
Managing Director, Israeli Culture & Engagement The Israeli Center
Mali is a proud Israeli and passionate about Israeli culture as well as integrating with Jewish-American community. She is a multi-cultural business leader who is known for Business Development and […]
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Meet Ruthie Bashan
Director, Guttenberg Center for Special Services Special Services
For the past few years Ruthie has been at the Jewish Family Services and Children Center of Clifton Passaic where she worked with diverse populations including survivors of DV and […]
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Meet Steve Rogers
Chief Executive Officer Leadership
Steve Rogers is the Chief Executive Officer of the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades, where he has been a member for over twenty-five years. Prior to becoming CEO in March […]
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Meet Elana Prezant
Supervisor, Heart to Heart The Israeli Center
Ever since Elana joined the JCC she loved being involved in programs, committees, events and more. Elana went through participation in many different departments and has worked as a volunteer […]
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Meet Allyson Carolan
Membership Director Membership Services
As the Membership Director Allyson oversees our membership office, desks and babysitting. Allyson is passionate about engaging with our members and community. Allyson strongly believes in the mission, vision, and […]
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Meet Hagit Tal
Fitness & Wellness Director Health and Wellness
Hagit is a mother of 3 kids plus a dog. Hagit loves everything Fitness & Wellness. She was born and raised in Israel and moved to the US in 1995. […]
View Complete ProfileOur 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.
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