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🩸 Life is Good. Give Blood. ❤️ Join Embrace Relief and the Turkish Cultural Center of New Jersey for a Blood Drive in partnership with the American Red Cross! 📅 Date: Sunday, April 5th 🕚 Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM 📍 Location: Harmony Point, 7 Doig Road, Wayne, NJ 07470 Every donation can help save up to three lives. 👉 Register now: redcrossblood.org/give.html/driv… #BloodDrive #GiveBlood #SaveLives #TCCNJ #EmbraceRelief #RedCross #CommunityCare

Eid Mubarak! As the blessed month of Ramadan comes to an end, we celebrate a time of gratitude, compassion, and togetherness. At the Turkish Cultural Center of New Jersey, we are grateful for the opportunity to bring people of all backgrounds together through shared meals, meaningful dialogue, and cultural exchange throughout this special month. Eid al-Fitr reminds us of the importance of caring for one another, strengthening our communities, and building bridges across cultures and faiths. We wish everyone celebrating a joyful and peaceful Eid filled with happiness, health, and connection.

🏛️ Is it a "strange time" to be in D.C. advocating for the humanities? We don’t think so. In a world of complex global issues, the humanities are the toolkit we need for the present. Our CEO and Board are on the Hill today to make the case for why this funding is non-negotiable.

Our Ramadan Dialogue Community Iftars are bringing neighbors and friends together throughout this special month. During Ramadan, a time of reflection, generosity, and community, we gather around the table with people of different faiths and backgrounds to share a meal and meaningful conversation. These evenings create a warm space for learning about one another’s traditions and building genuine connections. Our first event was hosted in collaboration with the Borough of East Rutherford. Our second gathering, held at the Turkish Cultural Center, was a special evening for women. Guests enjoyed experiencing traditional Turkish arts, including Ebru (marbling art) and a live Ney (reed flute) performance. The henna activity was a big hit with the children!

Wishing our Muslim neighbors a blessed and joyful Ramadan.

Ramadan Kareem to all who celebrate! Wishing our Muslim friends and neighbors across New Jersey a peaceful holiday.

🌙 Ramadan Mubarak 🌙 As the blessed month of Ramadan begins, we extend our heartfelt wishes to all. Ramadan is a time of reflection, compassion, generosity, and spiritual growth. It reminds us of the importance of caring for one another, strengthening our communities, and sharing with those in need. May this sacred month bring peace to your hearts, blessings to your homes, and renewed hope to our communities. ✨ Wishing everyone a meaningful and peaceful Ramadan. #RamadanMubarak #Ramadan #Compassion #Generosity

Muslim Heritage Month Celebration Everyone is welcome to join this wonderful cultural community event celebrating heritage, diversity, and togetherness. Enjoy: Folklore dances Cultural diversity displays & exhibits Museum experience Traditional food Live Flute …and much more! Wayne Community Center (WCC) Date: Saturday, January 24th Time: 3 PM – 6 PM Bring your family and friends and be part of this beautiful community gathering!

MOSAIC ART WORKSHOP Create your own beautiful mosaic lamp and experience a timeless art tradition in a warm, creative setting! Join us for a hands-on workshop where colorful glass pieces come together to form a stunning, handcrafted lamp you’ll proudly take home. What You’ll Experience: • Introduction to mosaic lamp art • Step-by-step guidance from an instructor • Hands-on creation of your own mosaic lamp • A relaxing and enjoyable cultural experience No experience needed! All materials will be provided—just bring your creativity. Date: Saturday, January 31st, 2026 Time: 11 am Location: Harmony Point 7 Doig Road, Wayne, NJ 07470 Come create, connect, and light up your space with art! Registration Required to attend the workshop! mosaicartstudio.us/products/priva…

Give Blood. Save Lives. Join Embrace Relief and the Turkish Cultural Center of New Jersey for a Blood Drive in partnership with the American Red Cross! Date: Saturday, January 17th Time: AM – PM Location: Harmony Point, 7 Doig Road, Wayne, NJ 07470 Every donation can help save up to three lives. Register now: redcrossblood.org/give.html/driv…

Wishing a Bright and Peaceful Hanukkah The Turkish Cultural Center of New Jersey extends warm wishes to all our friends who celebrate Hanukkah. May this Festival of Lights bring peace, hope, and joy to your homes and communities. We also stand in solidarity with the Jewish community in light of the recent violent attack in Australia. We strongly condemn all acts of hatred and violence, and we reaffirm our commitment to promoting peace, understanding, and mutual respect among all people. May the light of Hanukkah remind us that compassion is stronger than hate, and unity is stronger than fear. 🕯️✨ #Hanukkah #FestivalOfLights #TCCNJ #PeaceAndSolidarity #NoToHate

📷 Happy Thanksgiving from the Turkish Cultural Center of New Jersey! 📷 We extend our heartfelt thanks to our community, friends, volunteers, and partners who help us build bridges of understanding throughout the year. This season, we were delighted to host early Community Thanksgiving Dinners in collaboration with Peace Islands Institute, where over 300 people came together to celebrate friendship, gratitude, and community harmony. Guests enjoyed: 📷 Meaningful conversations and meeting new friends 📷 A delicious Thanksgiving menu prepared with care 📷 Live musical performances that added joy to the evening 📷 A fun and engaging Kahoot contest about Thanksgiving traditions 📷 Raffle gifts and heartfelt reflections on what we are thankful for We are especially grateful to our sponsors and dedicated volunteers, whose generosity and service made these gatherings possible.

May this Thanksgiving bring peace, warmth, and togetherness to all. 🍂 Happy Thanksgiving! 🍂

Thank you Veterans. Happy Veterans Day! It was truly an honor and a privilege to welcome our respected veterans and their families—to the Veteran Appreciation Dinner at the Turkish Cultural Center of New Jersey. We gathered to express our deepest gratitude to the men and women who have served this nation with courage, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication. Their service has protected the freedoms we all cherish, and your example continues to inspire us every day. #Veterans