Yom HaShoah Program - 13 Driver's Licences: 13 Jewish Lives
On April 6, 2021, PBJC held it's annual Yom HaShoah commemoration with Lisa Salko and Inge Stanton. “13 Driver's Licenses: 13 Jewish Lives” - An envelope containing 13 driver’s licenses confiscated from German Jews during Kristallnacht in November 1938 was discovered nearly 80 years later in a government office in the Bavarian town of Lichtenfels. We were honored to hear Lisa, Inge, and our own Nancy Stanton-Tuckman tell this fascinating story and to learn about the connection to our local community.
Maccabeats Concert
PBJC was proud to host the Maccabeats for a special virtual Hanukkah concert on December 13, 2020.
Click Here for an article from TAP into Montville about the program.
Religious School Blessing of the Animals
The annual Religious School Blessing of the Animals was held at PBJC on Sunday, November 3, 2019 in commemoration of Parashat Noach, the telling of the tale of Noah's Ark.
Religious school students were joined by parents and pets along with other congregants as Cantor Menachem Toren blessed our furry friends.
Students learn that caring for animals is a “mitzvah,” good deed, and an important Jewish value!
Men's Club Community 5K
Pine Brook Jewish Center (PBJC) Men’s Club hosted the first PBJC Community 5K to kick off the fall season on September 8, 2019.
There were 141 registered entrants for this event, including the Montville Chief of Police, Andrew Caggiano, and Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Rene Rovtar. Participants ranged in age from 2 to 74 years old. The top three winners received medals and all participants received a commemorative T-shirt.
The Grand Event Sponsor was The MAX Challenge of Pine Brook. Montville Periodontics and Implantology, LLC was the Platinum sponsor and DVL, Inc, was the Gold sponsor. Our Family Level sponsors were Fairfield Physical Therapy Center, USA Twisterz and the Handler Family.
The 5K raised $2,400, which benefitted Stigma-Free Montville, OneMontville, and the PBJC Men's Club. The course was certified by the US Track and Field Association and there was a community reception at PBJC following the race.
Spearheaded by PBJC Men’s Club Vice-President Phil Schachter, over 20 volunteers helped out before, during, and after the event, including R.E.A.C.H. student volunteers. The Pine Brook Jewish Center would like to thank the local community for their support of this fun community event.
Stay tuned for more information on next year’s PBJC Community 5K and how you can participate!
2019 PBJC Gala
On Saturday, February 23, 2019, we honored our past presidents and celebrated the PBJC community at our Gala at Pine Brook Jewish Center in Montville, NJ.
These gala events are one of our largest fundraisers and attract over 250 people from Montville and
surrounding areas, all coming together to support the Pine Brook Jewish Center and its programs.
The event this year helped fund much needed security upgrades at the synagogue! Thanks to everyone for their generous support.
Dedication of the CBS Menorah
On September 22nd, 2019, we dedicated the Congregation Beth Shalom Menorah to it's new home at PBJC! Welcome to our community!
