Erev Passover
Passover (Day 1)
Memorial Day
This 90 minute specialty class will provide a full mind, body, and soul experience. Led by yoga teacher Sharon Bridson, this yoga journey will include a slow flow, supported restorative poses, and a yoga nidra practice which will result in a deeper state of relaxation and awareness. Members $15/Non-Members $20
How are issues of identity, history, politics, and law impacting current events in Israel today? As we commemorate Israel@75, join Masua Sagiv, Scholar in Residence of the Shalom Hartman Institute based in the San Francisco Bay Area and the Koret Visiting Assistant Professor of Jewish and Israel Studies at U.C. Berkeley, as she explores the […]
JCC Community Art Celebration Join us to celebrate all of the new art at the JCC this spring! Come and enjoy: Art by over 50 local artists ages 4-99! Art-making with artists Melissa Lohman-Wild and Erwin Ong, all ages welcome. Live music Wine from My Sherry and More and cheese from Bloomy Cheese & […]
Before There Was Elvis with Michael Shamosh Elvis Presley, a cultural icon of the mid-20th century, borrowed from several musical styles during his career. In this lecture, we’ll discuss, and listen to, the music that influenced Elvis and learn how he brought these musical forms into the mainstream. We’ll hear the music of Sister Rosetta […]
Mother’s Day Pop-Up: Fused Glasswares by Abe Rosenthal Get your gifts for the mothers in your life here at the J! Member Abe Rosenthal will be selling beautiful blown-glass gifts: plates, bowls, coasters, hearts, and hanging vases
Jewelry and Embroidery from Jewels of the East Get your gifts for the mothers in your life here at the J! Come peruse unique jewelry and shawls from all over the world from Jewels of the East. See more on their website.
Social Club: Tour the Rockefeller Peonies FREE for members and nonmembers + parking To celebrate spring, the Shames JCC is planning a group visit to see, smell, and learn about the beautiful peonies at Rockefeller State Park Preserve. We will meet for a BYO picnic lunch and then hear a talk about the peonies with […]
Foreign Affairs Discussion: Will Brexit Destroy the United Kingdom? Two world wars and the end of its empire diminished the United Kingdom's role in the 20th century. The 2016 Brexit referendum vote to leave the European Union has further undermined the country's global role and threatens the breakup of the Union of England, Wales, Scotland, […]
Jewelry from Ariane’s Jewel Box Get your gifts for the mothers in your life here at the J! Find curated, trend-setting jewelry from Ariane’s Jewel Box. See more on their website.
The Rise of Anti-Semitism in the American Media with Noah Berger In the last 10 years, we’ve seen an alarming rise in antisemitism, both abroad and at home, and the American media has remained mostly silent. Noah Berger will look at how antisemitism in America is being portrayed–or not–and how the media typically responds. About […]
Container Gardening with Take Home Plants $15 members/$23 nonmembers Join us outside (weather permitting) for a container gardening class with our resident gardener Amy Pane! After a brief tour of the JCC garden, we'll discuss the best ways to create a garden in a small space. This class will review the differences between cold-season and […]
Guided Birdwatching Tour at Rockefeller Preserve Join Anne Swaim, executive director of Saw Mill River Audubon, for a guided birdwatching walk at Rockefeller Preserve in Sleepy Hollow. A limited amount of binoculars are available to borrow on a first-come, first-served basis. Please plan to arrive by 7:45 am to park, pay for parking, and meet […]
Become a Reading Buddy! JCC Lobby Interested in being a reading buddy to an elementary school-aged student? The Family Services Society of Yonkers is looking for volunteers to help children build their literacy skills this summer. Stop by the information table before or after your morning workout on May 18 to learn more!
Baby Bundle Making For the past month, the JCC has been collecting items for a Baby Bundle for patients of Open Door Family Medical Center, the majority of whom live at or below the federal poverty line, and who must make the hard choice between paying bills and buying items their babies need. On May […]
Family Friday: Swim Under the Stars We are thrilled to be offering a Friday night free swim to families who have a member with a special need. The pool will be solely reserved for families with differing needs. By doing this, we can ensure that we are offering a sensory-friendly pool environment for a fun […]
ECC Families, Alumni, and Friends Picnic 2023 Join us for a fun family afternoon at the JCC celebrating our ECC community. All ECC families are welcome and encouraged to bring friends. Bring a blanket, pack a picnic lunch and relax on the field while enjoying: Performance with Jill from Music Together, from 10:30-11:15 am STEAM […]
The Kosher Nostra, Jewish Mobsters with Ron Arons Join genealogist Ron Arons for a fascinating presentation about the history of Jewish organized crime in Westchester and beyond. In addition to discussing notorious Jewish criminals like Bugsy Siegel and Meyer Lansky, Ron will talk about his book The Jews of Sing Sing, which describes the famous […]
Project Genesis: An Interfaith Conversation Between Two Clergy Sibling rivalry can be incredibly complicated- Joseph's story There is more to the Joseph story than Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. It certainly doesn’t begin or end there. If we hadn’t gotten the message about the real-life dangers of sibling rivalry from earlier Genesis stories, this […]
Everyday Relationship Building: A Broad River Gathering Does the word "networking" make you think of suits and forced interactions? Not anymore! In our combination workshop/end-of-year party, we'll explore how to build genuine human connection in a casual and organic way - no corporatese, no blah blah blah, and no BS. In this interactive workshop led […]
Verve Non-Fiction Book Club Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann FREE for members and non-members As the National Book Foundation notes, Killers of the Flower Moon, is a true story about the brutal murders behind white settlers’ attempted dispossession of an Osage family’s Oklahoma lands, under which lay some of the world’s most […]
Birdie’s Batch Pop-Up Grab some delicious goodies for your Memorial Day plans! Be the best guest or host with savory and sweet crostatas (kale & Asiago cheese, strawberry-rhubarb, more!), lemon ricotta cake, and other treats. Getting ready for a long weekend firepit? Grab a s’mores kit! Preorder here and select the J as your pick-up […]
Laughter Yoga with Vinodray Shah, MD Experience Laughter Yoga, a unique exercise routine that combines unconditional laughter with yogic breathing. Laughter reaps many scientific benefits including reduction of stress, anxiety, and depression; lower blood pressure; a strengthened immune system; and much more. Laughter is initially stimulated as a physical exercise and soon leads to […]
Israel at 75: Where We’ve Been, Where We’re Going FREE for members and non-members How has Israel’s identity changed over the last 75 years, and what might it look like in the next 25? Come hear JCC shinshin Maya Naor present texts, songs, and art submitted by Israelis that address these questions. You’re invited to […]
A Duck Amuck Pop-Up Tuesday, May 30; 3:00–5:00 pm You may have seen Erwin Ong painting the “under the sea” mural in our ECC building, or leading family art projects during our community art celebration. Now you’ll have a chance to purchase some of his small art prints, greeting cards, stickers, and pins! Erwin makes […]
The JCC is an official stop on the River Arts Music Tour! We will be hosting three acts, beginning at noon. Bring a friend—all are welcome! See the full schedule and lineup here
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