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Voyages with Verve: Jerusalem at Hanukkah
Voyages with Verve: Jerusalem at Hanukkah
FREE for members and non-members Join a group livestream tour of Jerusalem on the last night of Hanukkah. This new monthly program, brought to us by our partners at Wowzitude, […]
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Clergy Talk: Mental Health and Melody: The Power of Music for Wellness
Clergy Talk: Mental Health and Melody: The Power of Music for Wellness
Our sacred texts are rife with stories about the mental health of our ancestors. So too do the teachings of our sages grapple with our mental and emotional well-being. We’ll […]
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Abstract-ed Exhibition Reception
Abstract-ed Exhibition Reception
Free; registration encouraged but not required Join us to celebrate the JCC's inaugural art exhibition in the Cohen Family Atrium featuring the artwork of 15 local artists. We'll have drinks […]
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Looted Art Part 1: How Napoleon Changed Museums
Looted Art Part 1: How Napoleon Changed Museums
Artworks have been subjected to looting throughout history, especially during times of war. However, Napoleon Bonaparte’s unprecedented looting at the end of 18th century and what followed after his fall […]
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Hot Topics
Hot Topics
Come discuss the month’s social and political issues with your fellow news enthusiasts. With timely and changing international, national, and local issues from the news arenas of government, arts, sports, […]
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Common Ground: Who Made You the Boss?
Common Ground: Who Made You the Boss?
From where and how is authority acquired? Does authority come from God, institutions, community or self? How do we decide on the correct course of action in our daily lives? […]
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Challah and Conversation: Endings and Beginnings
Challah and Conversation: Endings and Beginnings
Join a conversation about the power of turning the page on the past and starting a new chapter. At this season of new year along with a new administration, we’ll […]
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Family Pizza and a Movie Night: Encanto
Family Pizza and a Movie Night: Encanto
Kick off your weekend with your friends at the J over pizza and a screening of Encanto in our new theater! Wear your comfy clothes and we’ll take care of the […]
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Gershwin: An Afternoon of Song and Story
Gershwin: An Afternoon of Song and Story
The New York-based Golden Ticket Series returns with a live orchestra, professional singers, and Broadway producer Jack Viertel to bring the works of legendary team George and Ira Gershwin to […]
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Looted Art Part 2: Who Gets to Keep It?
Looted Art Part 2: Who Gets to Keep It?
As various forms of looting bolstered public museums around the world, they also prompted the idea of moral responsibility and the practice of restitution. Today, the question of who should […]
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You Give the Verdict: Once Lovers, Now Enemies
You Give the Verdict: Once Lovers, Now Enemies
FREE for members; $5 for non-members Lynn Daniels, a successful business woman, met Dr. Alan Kaufman, a psychiatrist, as a result of an ad her mother placed in the newspaper […]
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Documentary Screening in The Ark: “‘Til Kingdom Come” (Dir. Maya Zinshtein)
Documentary Screening in The Ark: “‘Til Kingdom Come” (Dir. Maya Zinshtein)
FREE for members and non-members running time 76 minutes + time for discussion 'Til Kingdom Come explores the powerful alliance between American evangelicals and Israeli politics, revealing how religious beliefs […]
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Challah and Conversation: “The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice.”
Challah and Conversation: “The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice.”
Join a conversation about the impact of the life, work and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., its roots deep in biblical themes and its branches reaching […]
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Sensory Swim (All ages)
Sensory Swim (All ages)
Safari theme! Come spend your Friday night with us at our special Sensory-Friendly Swim Night, exclusively for families with an immediate member with a disability. The pool will be reserved […]
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The Happiness Show
The Happiness Show
Tickets: $5 This lively, family-friendly, participatory puppet and improv performance is designed to spark joy and laughter for audiences of all ages. Featuring playful puppets, interactive skits, and spontaneous comedy, […]
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MLK Day of Service
MLK Day of Service
There is strength in numbers and power in shared purpose. This MLK Day, the Shames JCC is joining UJA and a variety of partners from across New York to work […]
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MLK Day of Service
MLK Day of Service
There is strength in numbers and power in shared purpose. This MLK Day, the Shames JCC is joining UJA and a variety of partners from across New York to work […]
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JCC Book Club: Anxious People by Fredrik Backman
JCC Book Club: Anxious People by Fredrik Backman
In this New York Times bestseller, Fredrik Backman explores the unexpected connections between people who are being held hostage after a failed bank robbery. This novel blends humor, heart, and […]
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Group Outing: Marc Chagall’s Windows— Art Exhibition and Visit to Union Church
Group Outing: Marc Chagall’s Windows— Art Exhibition and Visit to Union Church
$10 for members; $20 for non-members Join us for an illuminating afternoon as we learn about renowned artist Marc Chagall, who was commissioned by the Rockefeller family in the 1960s […]
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Lunch Outing: O Mandarin Chinese Restaurant
Lunch Outing: O Mandarin Chinese Restaurant
$20 cash covers all food, tax, and tip Join us for our next lunch outing to beloved O Mandarin Restaurant in Hartsdale! Your meal includes your choice of soup and […]
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Three Paths to Inner Peace: Movement, Stillness, and Sound
Three Paths to Inner Peace: Movement, Stillness, and Sound
Members: $20; non-members $25 Join the incredible yoga teachers of the Shames JCC–Stephany, Bari and Lisa– for a special extra-long class incorporating three distinct styles of movement and relaxation. We […]
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Ten Films That Changed America
Ten Films That Changed America
We often think of movies as entertainment, an escape from the pressures and crises of the world around us. Yet there is a group of films that have not only […]
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The Supreme Court in Crisis: What Can Be Done?
The Supreme Court in Crisis: What Can Be Done?
Once among the most revered institutions in America, the Supreme Court is under a cloud. Several justices have been harshly criticized for failing to report large gifts from people likely […]
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Caregiver Conversation Circle
Caregiver Conversation Circle
Do you care for a family member with chronic illness or special needs? Join our conversation circle to connect with others in a similar situation. Whether you are responsible for […]
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Verve Book Club: “Just Kids” by Patti Smith
Verve Book Club: “Just Kids” by Patti Smith
FREE for members and non-members Patti Smith’s autobiography, “Just Kids,” is a salute to 60s and 70s New York City,its rich and poor, its hustlers and hellions. A true fable, […]
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Preparing for Retirement: Financial Planning
Preparing for Retirement: Financial Planning
FREE for members; $10 for non-members Learn how to plan for a financially secure retirement from a top professional in the field. Dr. Harry Mamaysky will explain that two steps […]
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Foreign Affairs Discussion: The Iran-Saudi Arabia Struggle
Foreign Affairs Discussion: The Iran-Saudi Arabia Struggle
Saudi Arabia and Iran have two sharply contrasting plans for the future. The Saudis’ forward-looking strategy seeks to build a modern economy and society and join the world while Iran’s […]
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Challah and Conversation: The Power of Work
Challah and Conversation: The Power of Work
Join a conversation about the impact good work has played on our lives and how those who have organized workers have advanced the common good. We can reflect on how […]
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J Sports Basketball Clinic and Open House
J Sports Basketball Clinic and Open House
The Masters School (park and meet at the Fonseca Center) 49 Clinton Ave, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522 Join the camp for kids who love sports for a taste of what’s […]
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An Evening with Judy Gold
An Evening with Judy Gold
Doors open at 6:00 pm Enjoy a special evening with acclaimed stand-up comedian, actor, author, and producer, Judy Gold! Judy’s stand-up specials have aired on Comedy Central and HBO and […]
