Montclair Jewish Community Relations Council

10/13/2026

Being a member has its perks. MJCRC is excited to offer our members FREE tickets to attend a special taping of Jared Freid’s comedy show on October 24 at NJPAC! If you’re already a member, send us a DM or an email to claim your free tickets. Seats are limited, so be sure to express your interest ASAP!!! If you aren’t a member yet, become one today, and get access to events like this for free or at a discount. Just click on this link:
https://givebutter.com/mjcrc

About the show

Get ready for a night of laughs with Jared Freid, the New York City-based stand-up comedian, podcaster and author known for his sharp, relatable takes on dating, relationships and modern life. Freid’s Netflix special, 37 & Single, premiered in 2023 to rave reviews and reached the Top 10 most-watched TV in the U.S. and Canada. He has appeared on The Tonight Show, The Golden Bachelor and the NFL Network’s Good Morning Football, and voiced the comedic narrator on Peacock’s Love Under Cover. The New York Times has praised his unique take on dating comedy. He hosts the JTrain Podcast and co-hosts U Up? with Jordana Abraham. His first book, Walking Red Flag: Dating Advice From Your Favorite Guy Friend, was published by Simon & Schuster in June 2026. A 2017 New Face of Comedy at Just for Laughs, Freid is currently on tour bringing his signature humor and unfiltered perspective to audiences across the country.

https://www.njpac.org/event/jared-freid/

10/13/2026

Are you in? 🀄️

🀄 The LONG-AWAITED Beginner Mahjong Series is finally here! 🀄

Ready to learn Mahjong, brush up on your skills, meet some new people, and have a whole lot of fun along the way? Now’s your chance!

The Montclair Jewish Community Relations Council is excited to offer a 4-session Beginner Mahjong Series designed for those who are brand new to the game — or anyone who could use a little refresher.

📅 Dates:
• October 19
• October 26
• November 2
• November 9

⏰ 7:00–9:30 PM
👥 Limited to just 12 participants!

Over four fun-filled sessions, you’ll learn the basics, build your confidence, and get plenty of hands-on practice. And of course, there will be snacks — because really, what is Mahjong without snacks?! 🥨🍪🀄

Whether you've always wanted to learn or just need a Mahjong refresher, this is a great opportunity to learn, laugh, play, and connect with others.

🚨 Space is limited, so don’t wait to sign up! Once we reach 12 participants, registration will close.

We can’t wait to see you around the Mahjong table!

DM to register

10/13/2026

Are you registered to vote? October 13, 2026 is the last day to register before the November 3, 2026 election. If you haven’t yet, here is the link to do so: https://nj.gov/state/elections/voter-registration.shtml

10/07/2026

There is a before.
We exist in the after.

Like all turning points
Today’s date will forever remind us
Of the before
And the after

After, some of us felt changed
After, Am Yisrael Chai felt different
After, some of us lost friends and family we didn't realize were conditional
After, some of us found bonds with those we hadn’t realized we were already bonded to

But today, we can't forget that we have an 'after,' because so many of our people will never have an 'after.'

We remember them:

Mothers and Fathers
Daughters and Sons
Sisters and Brothers
Children and Grandparents
Friends

We remember families lost.
We remember orphans that were created.

We remember the warriors, and we remember the peaceniks.

We remember the farmers, and the migrant workers.

We remember the unlikely heroes, dead and alive.

And, by G-d, we remember the dancers
Those who now dance in heaven
Those who dance again here on Earth

Three years later, we carry the grief of what happened in Israel
and the painful knowledge of what the days, months, and years that followed
revealed about the world around us
And still, we are here.
More connected.
More determined.
More committed to one another.
And more determined than ever to live openly and proudly as Jews.

May the memories of those murdered be a blessing.

זיכרונם לברכה

Zichronam Livrakha

10/05/2026

🀄 The LONG-AWAITED Beginner Mahjong Series is finally here! 🀄

Ready to learn Mahjong, brush up on your skills, meet some new people, and have a whole lot of fun along the way? Now’s your chance!

The Montclair Jewish Community Relations Council is excited to offer a 4-session Beginner Mahjong Series designed for those who are brand new to the game — or anyone who could use a little refresher.

📅 Dates:
• October 19
• October 26
• November 2
• November 9

⏰ 7:00–9:30 PM
👥 Limited to just 12 participants!

Over four fun-filled sessions, you’ll learn the basics, build your confidence, and get plenty of hands-on practice. And of course, there will be snacks — because really, what is Mahjong without snacks?! 🥨🍪🀄

Whether you've always wanted to learn or just need a Mahjong refresher, this is a great opportunity to learn, laugh, play, and connect with others.

🚨 Space is limited, so don’t wait to sign up! Once we reach 12 participants, registration will close.

We can’t wait to see you around the Mahjong table!

DM to register

09/20/2026

G’mar Chatima Tova — May we be inscribed and sealed in the Book of Life.

As we reflect on Yom Kippur, may we find the grace to forgive, the humility to seek forgiveness, and may we remain true to our values, identity, and responsibility to one another.

Wishing our Montclair Jewish community and all who observe Yom Kippur an easy and meaningful fast.

— Montclair Jewish Community Relations Council

09/11/2026

As we mark September 11 and prepare to welcome Rosh Hashanah, we are reminded of the power of memory—and of the responsibility that comes with it.

September 11 asks us to remember those we lost and the profound impact of hatred and violence. In Jewish tradition, we say of those who have died, “May their memory be a blessing” — זִכְרוֹנָם לִבְרָכָה (Zichronam livracha).

Rosh Hashanah invites us to reflect on the year behind us and consider the kind of community we want to build in the year ahead.

Both moments call us toward remembrance, compassion, resilience, and a renewed commitment to the dignity and safety of every person.

May we honor the past by choosing a future rooted in kindness, courage, and peace.

L’Shanah Tovah from MJCRC.

09/10/2026

MJCRC thanks Governor Mikie Sherrill and our state and local law enforcement partners for strengthening security around houses of worship as we enter the Jewish High Holidays.

We appreciate these efforts to help ensure that Jewish families in Montclair and across New Jersey can celebrate the holidays safely and without fear.

To our members and the entire Montclair Jewish community: Shanah Tovah! May the New Year bring peace, safety, and sweetness to you and your families. 🍎🍯
Governor Mikie Sherrill
Montclair Police Department

06/07/2026

The Montclair Jewish Community Relations Council was proud to participate in today’s Montclair African American Heritage Festival!

We were honored to connect with so many community members, celebrate the rich history, culture, and contributions of African Americans, and share information about our work building understanding, dialogue, and partnerships across communities.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table, shared a conversation, and helped make this festival such a vibrant celebration of unity and community spirit. We are grateful to be part of a town that values diversity, inclusion, and mutual respect.

We look forward to continuing to strengthen relationships and working together to build a more connected Montclair for all.

06/06/2026

Catch us at the Montclair African American Heritage Festival hosted by the Montclair African American Heritage Foundation!

Montclair African-American Heritage Foundation