Rumi Night – A gathering of all who love what Rumi loves

On April 26, Turkish Cultural Center NJ in Clifton hosted a coffee night with the theme of ‘Rumi’. The event started with welcome speech and a short documentary video about […]

Bergen County held a celebration recognizing Turkish Independence Day

The holiday commemorates 29 October 1923, when Mustafa Kemal declared that Turkey would be a republic. Turkey had effectively been a republic since 23 April 1920 (the establishment of Grand […]

Fourth Annual Educators Appreciation Day

On March 21st, TCCNJ celebrated Educators day with Educators from Edison, Piscataway and Somerset. The focus of the night was Rumi, there was a presentation about Rumi by Dr. Yesim […]

TCCNJ paid a visit to Montclair Police Chief David Sabagh

Turkish Cultural Center of New Jersey Passaic representative Mustafa Uguz paid a visit to Montclair Police Chief David Sabagh. The visit took place on Monday, March 10th. Mustafa Uguz, the […]

Turkish Film Screening of “My Father and My Son”

Turkish Cultural Center presents Turkish Film Screening of “My Father and My Son” at 420 Kuller Road, Clifton, NJ 07011 on March 15, 2014. My Father and My Son Synopsis: […]

Competition on Prophet Muhammad (p.b.u.h)

Turkish Cultural Center New Jersey had been organized a unique contest for primary school students.  

TCCNJ celebrates Feast of Sacrifice

Eid-ul-Adha (Festival of Sacrifice), also known as the Greater Eid, is the second most important festival in the Muslim calendar. It is commemoration of an occasion that represents, and vividly […]

TCC New Jersey Turkish Cooking Classes

TCC New Jersey is a non-profit organization that aims to respond to social and cultural needs of Turkish- Americans and to promote cross cultural awareness and understanding of Turkish Cultural […]

Packed auditorium celebrates the 7th International Language & Culture Festival

The 7th International Language & Culture Festival’s pre-qualification,  sponsored by the Turkish Cultural Center, was held at Felician College in New Jersey on Sunday, March 9, 2014. Leila Kurbanova, first place […]

Turkish Cultural Center NJ is organizing a Blood Drive

Why Donate Blood? – There is no substitute for blood. The community supply depends on people like you. – Right now, not enough people donate blood. Only 4 people out […]

Cooking Class – Discover Turkish Taste

Cooking Class – Discover Turkish Taste – Every other Friday Time 11-1 pm

TCCNJ hosted its first Henna Night

On Saturday March 8th, TCCNJ South Jersey branch, hosted its first Henna Night. There were around 30 attendees from South Jersey and Philadelphia. We enjoyed great food while engaging in […]

Turkish Coffee Night Ottoman Cuisine

Turkish Cultural Center cordially invites you to “Coffee Night”. Saturday, Feb 15th 6:30pm-9:00pm Address: 420 Kuller Rd. Clifton NJ 07011 Admission free but RSVP is required. Please RSVP by ph: 862 […]

The Path of The Beloved Prophet (saw) Event

The Path of The Beloved Prophet (saw) Event New Jersey is Remembering Him(SAV) Keynote Speaker Ahmet Kurucan Venue: Montclair State University, Memorial Auditorium

TCCNJ Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Day

It was a night of honoring teachers, appreciating the important work they do for our children and for society. The New Jersey Cultural Center in Clifton, NJ organized Teacher Appreciation […]

Saturday November 9th was TCC Burlington 4th Turkish Coffee Night of the year.

The theme was Early Thanksgiving and Eid Ul-Adha. We had the pleasure of hosting local community of friends. Reverend of the Episcopal Church Jane T.Brady talked about the historical aspect […]

Pink Hope Fundraiser

On Saturday October 26th Turkish Cultural Center hosted its first annual Pink Hope Breast Cancer Fundraiser. 50 people attended this event with a proceeds of over $500.00. Donna Duncan spokeon […]

Early Thanksgiving and Eid Ul-Adha

The theme was Early Thanksgiving and Eid Ul-Adha. We had the pleasure of hosting local community of friends. Reverend of the Episcopal Church Jane T.Brady talked about the historical aspect […]

CELEBRATION OF 23rd OF APRIL CHILDREN’S DAY

As TCCNJ weekend school , our students celebrated 23rd of  April Children’s Day.In the program, all the students sang a special April 23rd Holiday song. A couple of students also […]

11th international Turkish Olympiads

With pre-qualifying rounds the 11th international Turkish Olympiads has been held in America as well as all over the World. The Turkish Olympiad hosted 130 students from 15 schools in […]

Turkish Cultural Center NJ Organized Karadeniz Night

Turkish Cultural Center NJ organized another coffee night program featuring Karadeniz ( Region of Blacksea). Traditional foods belong to that region were served to the guests. The presentation on Karadeniz […]

COFFEE NIGHT – CAPPADOCIA‏

On Saturday, February 23, 2013 Turkish Cultural Center organized the Turkish Coffee Night to a diverse group of guests at the Burlington branch. The theme of the night was the […]

Building Noah’s Arc

Students of TCC Weekend School putt forth their most creative skills and built a ship with arts and crafts in the honor of Noah’s Arc. In order to celebrate, each […]

Sira Night was hosted on Saturday, February 16th

Turkish Cultural Center’s Sira Night was hosted on Saturday, February 16th “Sira Night” was another joyful event hosted by Turkish Cultural Center (in an oriental designed room). Sira nights are […]

Istanbul Night

“If the Earth were a single state, Constantinople would be its capital.” Napoleon Bonaparte Istanbul is a metropolis proud of its rich heritage of being the capital of four empires […]

Educator’s Day Night

TCC NJ Central  Branch organized a coffee night to appreciate all the hard work educator’s are doing. There were attendees all around NJ;  management, teachers and staff of Knollwood, Martin […]

Celebrating the Birth of Prophet Muhammad

On January 19, 2013 Turkish Cultural Center organized a program to celebrate the “Birth of Prophet Muhammad” at Bergen Technical School. Around 900 guests participated the program which started with […]

Traditional Turkish Cultural Center Sunday Brunch

Turkish Cultural Center NJ hosted Assemblywoman Marlene Caride (LD 36) and Bergen County Freeholder David L. Ganz at its weekly Sunday brunch program. The Assemblywoman spoke to Turkish American community […]

Condolences to Victims of Sandy Hook Shooting

As Turkish Cultural Center New Jersey, we were deeply saddened to learn the horrific event that tragically took so many beautiful little lives and lives helping our children fulfill their […]

Ashura – Noah’s Puding Alwood Comm. Church

Turkish Cultural Center distributed cups of Noah’s Pudding in Allwood Community Church as a symbol of richness and diversity with the following famous Turkish motto: “Let’s eat sweet and talk sweetly”. The […]

Assembly Resolution to the Turkish American Establishments

NJ State Assembly House issued a proclamation to the Turkish American Organizations serving across the Garden State denoting the Turkish Day, on December 3, 2012. PII Executive Director Ercan Tozan, […]

Ashure Party; Noah’s Pudding Coffee Night

Turkish coffee night themed the Story of Noah’s Pudding held on November 30, Friday at our Clifton Branch. We came together with our friends, colleagues and neighbors. Our coffee night […]

Book Club Reception

TCC Women’s Club Ridgefield cooperated with Daughters of Abraham Book Club to start a new group in NJ. We gathered for a reception aimed our participants   to have a chance to meet […]

Bergen County to Celebrate the Republic Day of Turkey

Nov 27th 2012, Turkish Americans that reside in Bergen County, NJ celebrated the Republic Day, which marks the creation of the Turkish Republic in 1923 by the founder Mustafa Kemal […]

Turkish Coffee Night

We gathered with our neighbors, friends and colleagues at a “Turkish Coffee Night” on November 17th. Guests enjoyed the night at our Clifton branch. The night started with a warm […]

Cooking Class

In the Cooking Class that took place in TCC NJ Ridgefield Branch in late 2011, volunteers and students prepared the most delicious salads and cold appetizers of the Turkish cuisine. […]

Oct 29 is our Turkish National Republic Day

Oct 29 is celebrated as Turkish National Republic Day.We wanted our students to feel our republic day even though they are far from Turkey.. They are with their Turkish flags..  

Feast of Sacrifice Celebration at Bergen Turkish Cultural Center

Our students celebrated feast of sacrifice with Nasreddin Hodja who is a Turkish satirical figure, remembered for his funny stories and anecdotes. They learned from Nasreddin Hodja what is done […]

Relief Efforts for Hoboken NJ

Turkish Cultural Center of New Jersey, Pioneer Academy of Science and Peace Islands Institute-New Jersey have united with Helping Hands Relief Foundation to contribute to ongoing relief efforts in Hoboken, […]

Hurricane Sandy Condolences

We were deeply saddened by the aftermath left by Hurricane Sandy. Our hearts and prayers are with the families and victims of those who were affected by this catastrophe. Turkish […]

Dr. Adem Akinci gave a seminar on how to get along with your children

Dr. Adem Akinci gave a seminar on how to get along with your children aging from 0 to adolescent. He spoke to large members of the Turkish-American community on September […]

Cooking Classes BEGIN!

“Cold appetizers & Salads” classes will be held from October 4 through November 8 at 7pm every Thursday. Every week, two cold appetizers and/or salads will be prepared during the […]

Holy birth is celebrated by our students of TCCNJ

Holy birth is celebrated by our students of TCCNJ weekend school. They gathered for Hz.Muhammed’s love to humanity. They spent unforgettable times during the celebration. They made a celebriation with […]

Another Tea Party by Women’s Association of TCC

On Saturday February 18, the women’s association of TCC organized a tea party at the Turkish Central Center in Ridgefield, New Jersey. The party was nothing to do with the […]

Second Cooking Classes Begin Soon!

You are cordially invited to the TCC NJ Ridgefield branch’s Cooking Classes for 2012. The four sessions of the “Cold appetizers & Salads” classes will be held from February 29th […]

Noah’s Pudding (Ashura)

Noah’s pudding (Ashura), which is a recipe as old as the story of Noah and the Ark, is shared among neighbors and friends in Turkey as a sign of mutual […]

Trips to Turkey

Every year, Turkish Cultural Center organizes excursions to Turkey under the themes of culture, business, education and dialogue. TCC is not a travel agency; however, we do showcase Turkey to […]