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JEWISH LIFE FOR YOUR 20s & 30s • NEW JERSEY
Find your people. Make New Jersey feel like home.
Come as you are for welcoming Shabbat dinners, social events, and meaningful Jewish experiences—created for young adults ages 21–39.
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BUILD THE NEXT GATHERING
Turn a first visit into a lasting connection.
JYC creates the practical conditions for Jewish adults ages 21–39 to meet: welcoming meals, accessible gathering spaces, thoughtful programming, and clear outreach to people who are new to the area or arriving alone.
- Open the door: help offset event and meal costs so price is less of a barrier.
- Make arrival easier: support venues, supplies, and hospitality that help newcomers settle in.
- Keep momentum: fund a consistent calendar of Shabbat, holiday, social, learning, and service experiences.
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ABOUT JYC
Jewish community that feels natural.
JYC brings Jewish adults ages 21–39 together across northern and central New Jersey through welcoming gatherings, shared traditions, and relationships that continue after the event ends.
You do not need to arrive with a group, know every prayer, or fit one definition of Jewish life. Come for a Shabbat dinner, social outing, holiday, learning program, or service opportunity—and take the next step at your own pace.
PLAN LESS. SHOW UP MORE.
Know what’s next without hunting through group chats.
JYC emails include the details that make a decision easy: the date, general location, cost, audience, registration link, and what to expect when you arrive.
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Testimonials
“Such an awesome group of people”
Everyone is so nice and understanding. Such an awesome group of people
Ashley Thibault
“…nice to stop and rest and enjoy Shabbat and talk about the Parsha…”
This is a fantastic way for young Jewish people to get together whether covid or distance. It is nice to stop and rest and enjoy shabbat and talk about the parsha.
Morgan Brown
“JYC is a great space to meet people!”
JYC is a great space to meet people! I was really looking for Jewish friends my age and now have a connection with quite a few of them because of this group. The community is growing and becoming stronger with each event. There’s a plethora of events like Shabbat dinners, Zoom Shabbats, hikes, dinners, and other get togethers that I highly recommend!
Leonard Philip
“…always make new friends…”
I’ve really enjoyed all the events I’ve been to with JYC Morris County. I always make new friends while celebrating Shabbat or Jewish holidays. The Cantor Shana prepares great food and is really attentive to dietary needs. I highly recommend attending an event!
Adar Darnov
“…great way to get out and have some fun”
Any event with this group of young professionals is a great way to get out and have some fun. The Friday night dinners feature delicious food and terrific camaraderie. This group has been welcoming to everyone.
Michael Hartley
“Great new org to meet…”
Great new org to meet Jews and socialize in New Jersey
Kenny Santos
“Great way to meet new people.”
Great way to meet new people.
Jacob Levy
“Very nice group of people!”
Very nice group of people! I enjoyed the Shabbat Dinner we had! Looking forward to more events!
Heather Sloan
“Fun experiences with this group”…
“Fun experiences with this group. Went on a nice hike at Hacklebarney State Park and at another time we watched the battle of Monmouth reenactment.”
Caitlin Megill
“Nathan is a great organizer”…
“Nathan is a great organizer. The last Shabbat dinner and services were nice and a good group.”
