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Welcome April

Date

Tue, April 1 – Wed, April 30

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!

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Summer Membership

Date

Tue, April 1 – Sat, May 31

Every Summer Has a Story… What Will Yours Be?

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Membership Luau

Date

Sun, April 27

Time

9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Aloha, Summer! Let’s Celebrate Together!

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Upcoming Events

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Yom HaaTzmaut

Date

Sun, May 4

Time

11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Join us for a festive day filled with fun for all ages—kids and teen activities, inflatables, Israeli dancing, workout classes and wellness experiences, an Israeli art boutique, a teen dance party, delicious food, and so much more!

לעברית, גללו למטה

The Big PJ Jam: A Cozy Celebration with a Cause!

Date

Sun, May 18

Time

3:30 pm – 5:30 pm

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.

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Yiddish Concert

Date

Wed, May 21

Time

11:00 am – 12:30 pm

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!

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Spring Boutique

Date

Sun, April 6

Time

10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Shop the Perfect Gifts (and Treat Yourself)!

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Movie Day with PJ

Date

Sun, April 6

Time

10:00 am – 11:30 am

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.

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Modern Matchmaker with Netflix Star Aleeza Ben Shalom

Date

Tue, April 22

Time

7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Join us for an extraordinary evening with Aleeza Ben Shalom, featuring a captivating three-part act as highlighted on her website.

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Thurnauer Chamber Music Series

Date

Sun, April 27

Time

7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

The JCC Thurnauer School of Music is proud to offer the Chamber Music Series for an unforgettable evening, where timeless compositions come to life in an intimate setting.

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Yom Hazikaron: Israel’s Memorial Day

Date

Tue, April 29

Time

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm

On Yom HaZikaron, we solemnly reflect and honor the memory of our fallen soldiers and those whose lives were tragically taken by acts of terror.

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Yom HaaTzmaut

Date

Sun, May 4

Time

11:00 am – 3:00 pm

לעברית, גללו למטה

The Big PJ Jam: A Cozy Celebration with a Cause!

Date

Sun, May 18

Time

3:30 pm – 5:30 pm

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.

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Yiddish Concert

Date

Wed, May 21

Time

11:00 am – 12:30 pm

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!

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Movie Day with PJ

Date

Sun, April 6

Time

10:00 am – 11:30 am

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.

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Modern Matchmaker with Netflix Star Aleeza Ben Shalom

Date

Tue, April 22

Time

7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Join us for an extraordinary evening with Aleeza Ben Shalom, featuring a captivating three-part act as highlighted on her website.

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Thurnauer Chamber Music Series

Date

Sun, April 27

Time

7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

The JCC Thurnauer School of Music is proud to offer the Chamber Music Series for an unforgettable evening, where timeless compositions come to life in an intimate setting.

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Yom Hazikaron: Israel’s Memorial Day

Date

Tue, April 29

Time

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm

On Yom HaZikaron, we solemnly reflect and honor the memory of our fallen soldiers and those whose lives were tragically taken by acts of terror.

לעברית, גללו למטה

*Registration is required for Security Purposes*

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Yom HaaTzmaut

Date

Sun, May 4

Time

11:00 am – 3:00 pm

לעברית, גללו למטה

The Big PJ Jam: A Cozy Celebration with a Cause!

Date

Sun, May 18

Time

3:30 pm – 5:30 pm

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.

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Yiddish Concert

Date

Wed, May 21

Time

11:00 am – 12:30 pm

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!

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Exciting Programs

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75th Anniversary Spa Menu

Date

Wed, January 1 – January 1, 2026

In honor of the 75th anniversary of our beloved Kaplen JCC, we’ve designed exclusive treatments inspired by decades of wellness.

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Fitness

Krav Maga

Fitness and Self-Defense Fusion, Krav Maga!

Jewish & Israeli Life

Heart to Heart

A resource for Israeli families staying in our community, in need of support and children’s activities.

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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!

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Thurnauer School of Music

Teacher holding guitar while toddler touches it.

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!

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Early Childhood

PJ Library

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Thurnauer School of Music

Classes for Young Children and Introductory Instrumental Classes

Ages3 months – 7 years

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Meet Mai Abe

Interim Director Thurnauer School of Music

Work background and experience is marketing and business strategy for the non-profit and for profit worlds. Born and raised in Washington DC. Hobbies are running, museums and hiking. Am a […]

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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 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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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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