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The Jewish Outdoors Club (JOC) in a non-profit organization that exists to bring Jews together for fun and adventure in the great outdoors. Events are publicized through an email list, now numbering over 2000 people. The club is primarily Modern Orthodox, with an age range of 21-45. The club is now in its 11th year, and has cultivated a culture that is warm and welcoming.
Come see for yourself!

JOC is on Facebook! Check it out for photos and comments!

Upcoming Events:

Sunday, May 18, 2008	Jewish Outdoor Fun Day!
Sunday, June 01, 2008	Palisades Giant Stairs Hike
Sunday, June 08, 2008	Dog Friendly Hike
Sunday, June 15, 2008	Terrace Pond to Bearfort Ridge - Difficult Hike
Monday, August 18, 2008	Climb Mt Rainier!

The board of the JOC recently approved a measure to ban all men who are withholding a get. Please click to read more about the decision

Read the NJ Jewish Standard article

The things we do for fun!

Apple picking
Backpacking
Biking
Bouldering
Camping
Canoeing
Canyoneering
Caving
Hanggliding
Hiking
Horseback-Riding

Hot Air Ballooning
Ice Climbing
Ice Skating
In-Line Skating
Kayaking
Naturalist Tour
Paintball

Rappelling
Rock Climbing
Sailing
Skiing
Skydiving
Snowmobiling
Snowshoeing
Snowtubing
River Tubing
Whitewater-rafting