Our agency is proud to celebrate Jewish milestones, celebrations and observances throughout the year. We welcome the community to share with us, while respecting the individuality, culture and practices of our neighbors.

The YM-YWHA of Union County is one of the most welcoming Orthodox agencies of its kind. We maintain a Glatt Kosher Kitchen, employ the services of a Mashgiah, Bill Goldfischer, and we remain closed on Shabbat and all Yom Tovs. Visit our lobby before each Observance for information on the history, importance, and customs.

Jewish Holiday Observances 2011-201

Rosh Hashana* September 29th & 30th
Yom Kippur October 8th
Sukkot* October 13th & 14th
Shemini Atzeret* October 20th
Simchat Torah October 21st
Chanukah December 21st-28th
Tu B’Shevat February 8th
Purim March 8th
Passover *( first days) April 6th & 7th
Passover* ( last days) April 13th & 14th
Yom Hashoah April 19th
Yom Hazikaron April 25th
Yom Ha’atzmaut April 26th
Lag B’Omer May 10th
Shauvuot* May 27th & May 28th
Tisha B’av** July 29th

*Please note the (*) indicates early closings the evening before.
** Camp, Health Club, Fitness Rooms & Aquatics closed

Summer Shul

June 26th thru August 17th – The community is invited to daven with our campers.
Sharcharit 8:45 am • Mincha 3:30 pm

The Israel Connection

We are proud to maintain strong ties to Israel, culturally and educationally. Our Summer Shlichim Program strengthens Jewish identity in our campers and staff with our energetic, friendly, and dedicated Israeli counselors. During the year, we are fortunate to have visits from our Federation Shlichia, who enhance our agency’s Israel experience.

Living Legacy Programs

Celebrate Jewish Heritage with the Rabbinical College. The Summer months bring Wednesday Workshops to our campers exploring topics of Kashruth, Teffilin, Havdalah, Mezzuzah and more. Check our schedule throughout  the calendar year.

Mini Jewish Film Series

($3 members/$5 guests/$1 JOY Members)

Jews and Baseball – An American Love Story (Canada, 2011)

October 30th-1PM A homage to America’s National past-time, this documentary charts Jewish historic and cultural contributions to the game.  Narrated by Dustin Hoffman.

Barney’s Version (USA 2010)

January 29th-1PM A story of a politically incorrect life of Barney Panofsky, 3 decades, wives and numerous successes and failures.  An unforgettable Jewish Hero.

A Film Unfinished (Germany 2010)

March 11th – 1PM  This unfinished Nazi propaganda film became a resource for Historians seeking an authentic record of Jewish life in the Warsaw ghetto.

Nora’s Will ( Mexico 2008)

April 22nd  – 1PM

Voted Mexico’s “Best Picture of the Year” this is a comedy of “lost faith” as Jose’s ex-wife rules from the grave to get her family back together for one last Passover Feast.