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SUMMARY:Post-Impressionist Escape: van Gogh and Gauguin
DESCRIPTION:Impressionism and Post Impressionism: Modern Life and Escape with Morgan Ridler \nImpressionism\, post-impressionism\, and the famous artists from these movements are some of the most well-known aspects of art history. But the well-worn themes of light\, color\, and personal expression are only part of the story. \nIn this series of three lectures Dr. Morgan Ridler explores the lesser-known elements of these movements\, including their historical and social context. She’ll explore the ways in which the modernization and industrialization of France set the stage for the revolutionary art of the twentieth century.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/post-impressionist-escape-van-gogh-and-gauguin/
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T220000
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SUMMARY:Shames JCC Gala
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special evening to celebrate the Harold & Elaine Shames JCC on the Hudson \nHonoring \nEarly Childhood Center Leaders Ann Zarider and Ronnie Brockman \nNew this Year \nOpen seating\, lounge-style format\nPassed fare & food stations all evening\nSpecial tribute program honoring Ann and Ronnie\nSilent auction + live music finale with The Uptown Boys (Billy Joel cover band) \n*Can’t make the gala? You can still be part of Ann and Ronnie’s tribute book; click here for more information. \nTickets and Sponsorship Information
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/shames-jcc-benefit/
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T113000
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SUMMARY:Post-Impressionist Vision: Seurat\, Toulouse-Lautrec and Cezanne
DESCRIPTION:Impressionism and Post Impressionism: Modern Life and Escape with Morgan Ridler \nImpressionism\, post-impressionism\, and the famous artists from these movements are some of the most well-known aspects of art history. But the well-worn themes of light\, color\, and personal expression are only part of the story. \nIn this series of three lectures Dr. Morgan Ridler explores the lesser-known elements of these movements\, including their historical and social context. She’ll explore the ways in which the modernization and industrialization of France set the stage for the revolutionary art of the twentieth century. \nJoin us for the final in the series: \nJune 1: Post-Impressionist Escape: van Gogh and Gauguin 
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/post-impressionist-vision-seurat-toulouse-lautrec-and-cezanne/
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T213000
DTSTAMP:20260623T125439
CREATED:20260324T171138Z
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SUMMARY:Lisa Loeb Live at The Ark
DESCRIPTION:Experience Lisa Loeb up close in an intimate acoustic performance and conversation about the stories behind her iconic songs.\nDon’t miss a rare chance to experience singer-songwriter Lisa Loeb up close and unplugged. We’ll transform The Ark into an intimate listening room for a special acoustic set filled with the heartfelt storytelling and iconic melodies that made Lisa a beloved voice in music. \nFrom the timeless hit “Stay (I Missed You)” to new favorites\, this stripped-down performance highlights the warmth\, wit\, and honesty that define her songs. \nThe evening also includes a special 20-minute Q&A with JCC CEO Adam Weiss\, offering a chance to hear Lisa share the stories behind the music. \nAbout Lisa Loeb: \nWith a legacy of nearly 20 studio albums and EPs\, multiple entrepreneurial ventures\, her own weekday SiriusXM radio show on ’90s on 9\, and a proliferation of TV\, film\, commercial\, and voiceover work\, the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter behind such era-defining hits like ‘Stay (I Missed You)’ from Reality Bites and ‘I Do\,’ continues to cement her status as one of the entertainment industry’s hardest working\, most creative and revered musical artists. \nCash bar; doors open at 7 \n 
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/lisa-loeb-live-at-the-ark/
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T113000
DTSTAMP:20260623T125439
CREATED:20260303T160937Z
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SUMMARY:Impressionist Subjects: The Modern City and Suburban Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Impressionism\, post-impressionism\, and the famous artists from these movements are some of the most well-known aspects of art history. But the well-worn themes of light\, color\, and personal expression are only part of the story. \nIn this series of three lectures Dr. Morgan Ridler explores the lesser-known elements of these movements\, including their historical and social context. She’ll explore the ways in which the modernization and industrialization of France set the stage for the revolutionary art of the twentieth century. \nJoin us for the next two: \nMay 4: Post-Impressionist Vision: Seurat\, Toulouse-Lautrec and Cezanne\nJune 1: Post-Impressionist Escape: van Gogh and Gauguin
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/impressionist-subjects-the-modern-city-and-suburban-landscape/
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T201500
DTSTAMP:20260623T125439
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SUMMARY:Book Club: “The Doorman” by Chris Pavone
DESCRIPTION:Named one of the Best Thrillers and a Notable Book of 2025 by the New York Times\, “The Doorman” is a pulse-pounding novel of class\, privilege\, sex\, and murder. The story centers on Chicky Diaz\, a longtime doorman at a luxury building\, who becomes entangled in a volatile night of secrets\, infidelity\, and violence.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/book-club-the-doorman-by-chris-pavone/
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T113000
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SUMMARY:Irish Heritage Concert with Fiddler Brian Conway
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a performance of traditional Irish fiddle music\, presented by master fiddler Brian Conway. Through performance and storytelling\, Brian explores the cultural context and immigrant experience that shaped this rich tradition—one that has thrived from County Sligo to the Bronx\, passed down through legendary fiddlers like Michael Coleman and Brian’s mentors Martin Wynne and Andy McGann. \nAbout the Presenter: Brian Conway is a leading exponent of the New York-Sligo style of traditional Irish music. A Smithsonian/Folkways recording artist and multiple All-Ireland winner. Brian recently released an instructional book titled The Brian Conway Fiddle Method\, and a new CD titled Wallace Avenue. For more information about Brian Conway\, visit brianconway.com.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/irish-heritage-concert-with-fiddler-brian-conway/
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment,Renard Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T140000
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SUMMARY:Lunch Outing: Los Abuelos
DESCRIPTION:Location: Los Abuelos; 197 S Highland Ave\, Ossining\, NY 10562\n$35 cash includes all food\, tax\, tip\, and r/t transportation from the J \nJoin us for an authentic Mexican lunch at the no-frills but very delicious Los Abuelos in Ossining! Your meal includes your choice of appetizer\, entree\, and beverage at this welcoming and family-friendly gem. Space is limited to 20 – sign up early! (no refunds for cancellations after 3/16) \nNOTE: Roundtrip transportation from the JCC is included or you may use our subsidized taxi service from home. For those who prefer to drive\, we will be meeting at Los Abuelos\, 197 S Highland Ave\, Ossining\, NY. Free parking is available in the adjacent parking lot.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/lunch-outing-los-abuelos/
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T210000
DTSTAMP:20260623T125439
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SUMMARY:Upright Citizens Brigade Touring Company
DESCRIPTION:Members: $30; non-members: $36 \nTop-tier improvisors will crack you up during a night of one-of-a-kind fun! \nEnjoy top improv comedians from UCB Theaters in NY and LA at The Ark! With audience help and participation\, improvisers at the top of their game perform a high-energy\, surprising\, and hilarious show that has never been seen before and will never be seen again.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/upright-citizens-brigade-touring-company/
LOCATION:The Ark\, 371 S Broadway\, Tarrytown\, NY\, 10591\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250909
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250912
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SUMMARY:Retreat to the Berkshires
DESCRIPTION:Registration is open!\n  \nRegister\n  \nCome experience the joy of camp as an adult! Our 2nd Verve retreat brings active adults ages 55+ from four metro JCCs* together for three days of fun (and truly excellent meals!) at Berkshire Hills Eisenberg Camp (BHEC) in Copake\, NY. Offerings include fitness classes\, yoga & meditation\, tennis\, pickleball\, aqua aerobics\, water sports\, lectures\, Jewish programming\, and lots of free time to connect and enjoy nature. And that’s just during the day! Nighttime brings community-building entertainment and s’mores around the campfire. Bring a friend or come make new ones! \nCosts: \n\n$500 per person for a shared double room (with private bathroom)\n$650 per person for a private room (with private bathroom)\nOptional Add-On: $40 for a 90-minute culinary workshop.\n\nYour cost includes: \n\nRound-trip transportation from your JCC by coach bus\nPrivate or shared double room in lodges (all rooms have private bathroom and A/C)\nOrganic kosher meals\, unlimited snacks\, and non-alcoholic beverages (wine and espresso drinks are available for purchase)\nAll activities\, including fitness classes\, boating\, swimming\, pickleball\, use of indoor spaces\, and more (culinary workshop is extra)\nNighttime entertainment and s’mores around the campfire\nAll linens\, pillows\, and towels\nSouvenir canvas tote bag\nUnlimited use of WiFi (cell service is intermittent)\n\nSee sample schedule below. \n \n  \nSample Schedule (subject to change) \nTuesday September 9 \n12:00 PM  Check-in\, lunch available\n2:00 PM–5:00 PM  Lake and pool open for watersports\n3:00 PM  Choice of yoga class or en plein air art workshop\n5:00 PM  Wine and cheese mingle / ice breaker activity\n6:00 PM  Dinner\n7:30 PM   Trivia Night\n9:00 PM   S’mores & Campfire \nWednesday September 10 \n7:30 AM  Morning Meditation\n8:00 AM  Vinyasa Yoga\n8:00 AM–9:30 AM   Breakfast\n9:00 AM  Pool\, lake\, pickleball courts open for the day\n10:00 AM  Choice of fitness classes\, cooking workshop\, or Torah study\n11:00 AM  Aqua Aerobics\n12:30 PM  Lunch\n2:00 PM   Choice of art\, cooking workshop\, fitness classes\n5:00 PM   Gentle Yoga / Sound bath\n6:00 PM   Dinner\n7:30 PM   Evening entertainment\n9:00 PM   Campfire \nThursday September 11 \n7:30 AM   Morning Meditation\n8:00 AM   Gentle Yoga\n8:00 AM–9:30 AM   Breakfast\n9:00 AM   Lake\, pool\, pickleball courts are open\n9:30 AM   Book Club discussion\n10:00 AM   Choice of cardio dance\, art workshop\, lecture\n11:00 AM   Aqua Aerobics\n12:00 PM   BBQ Lunch\n2:00 PM    Checkout / board buses for home \n  \n \n \n \n  \n\n*This retreat is co-hosted by Shames JCC\, JCC Mid-Westchester\, Suffolk Y JCC\, and Sid Jacobson JCC\, and is made possible by a generous grant from Verve/UJA-Fed NY. All participants will be required to sign a waiver. \n**No refunds after August 9
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/retreat-to-the-berkshires-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T203000
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SUMMARY:Free Screening: The Zone of Interest
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a community screening of The Zone of Interest\, the 2024 Academy and BAFTA Award-winning film by Jonathan Glazer. In this film\, based on the book by Martin Amis\, Auschwitz commandant Rudolf Höss and his wife Hedwig strive to build a dream life for their family in a house and garden beside the camp. After the viewing\, we’ll explore how the film portrays the “banality of evil” and the chilling normalcy of Nazi ideology. We will question the ease with which ordinary people can participate in the dehumanization of victims and the normalization of violence\, and how it might resonate in the present day.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/reel-to-real-zone-of-interest/
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T130000
DTSTAMP:20260623T125439
CREATED:20250318T151449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T151543Z
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SUMMARY:Verve Lunch Bunch: Your Favorite Travel Memories
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, March 19; 11:30-1 pm \nFREE for members and non-members \nRegister Here or drop in \nGrab some lunch at the cafe (or bring your own) and come chat with your fellow travel enthusiasts. What were the best trips you have taken? Where do you recommend? Let’s trade tips and learn from each other as we dream of future travels.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/verve-lunch-bunch-your-favorite-travel-memories/
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241117T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241117T163000
DTSTAMP:20260623T125439
CREATED:20240823T173603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T195756Z
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SUMMARY:Stephen Sondheim: An Afternoon of Song and Story
DESCRIPTION:We are bringing Broadway to The Ark in an unforgettable afternoon combining history with a musical production! In this special event from the Golden Ticket Series\, Broadway legend Jack Viertel provides insight into the life and mind of Stephen Sondheim\, one of the modern masters of the American musical. While exploring the background of his iconic songs\, you’ll be treated to a performance of his famous works by a quartet of professional singers\, accompanied by a live orchestra. A selection of books by Jack Viertel (that he is available to sign!) and about Sondheim will be available for sale by Transom Bookshop at the show\, or preorder here. \n“The shows produced by Rebecca Cooper are nothing short of fabulous! The vocalists and musicians are extremely talented\, and the shows are productions worthy of Broadway or the West End!”- Rabbi Joui Hessel\, former Director of Bronfman Center for Jewish Life at 92NY. \n 
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/golden-ticket-series/
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T200000
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SUMMARY:Sukkot'enanny at the J with The Klezmericana Square Dance Band
DESCRIPTION:Members: $50; non-members: $65 \nWhat happens when you mix the harvest holiday of Sukkot with an old fashioned hootenanny? A Sukkot’enanny\, of course! Join us in The Ark for live music\, Yiddish and American-style square dancing\, and a delicious buffet dinner from Liebman’s Deli. This joyful event will feature special guests Cantor (and dance caller) Sarah Myerson and the award-winning Lisa Gutkin and her Klezmericana Square Dance Band. \nDon’t like to dance? No problem! You can still enjoy this unique musical evening with great food and company. JCC members and non-members are welcome\, so tell your friends! \nThis Verve event is generously sponsored by UJA-Federation of NY. \nAbout the Performers: \nLisa Gutkin \nLisa is the renowned violinist and vocalist for the groundbreaking Jewish Roots band\, The Klezmatics\, and fiddler for the Downtown Celtic band\, Whirligig. She is also known for her scoring\, performance\, and music direction in the two time Tony Award winning play\, Indecent. Lisa has performed in Sting’s Broadway musical\, The Last Ship\, and her song “Gonna Get Through This World” – with words by Woody Guthrie – was hailed by Pete Seeger\, as “a piece of genius.” \nCantor Sarah Myerson \nCantor Sarah Myerson proudly serves the community of Kane Street Synagogue in Brooklyn\, New York and actively works to bridge the worlds of Jewish religion and Yiddish culture. Since 2008\, she has led Yiddish social dancing and taught workshops and private lessons in the USA\, Canada\, Mexico\, Europe\, Israel\, and Australia. She continues to write and perform new Yiddish and sacred Jewish music\, often accompanying herself on banjolele\, piano\, accordion\, or percussion. Sarah received her cantorial investiture and Master of Sacred Music degree from the Jewish Theological Seminary of America (NY)\, and her cantorial commission from the Cantors Assembly. \nAlso featuring: \nWayne Fugate on mandolin\, Mike Kobetitsch on guitar\, Christina Crowder on accordion and banjo\, and Brian Glassman on bass.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/sukkotenanny-at-the-j-with-the-klezmericana-square-dance-band/
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T180000
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SUMMARY:Rock 101 with Thoughtful Productions (in The Ark)
DESCRIPTION:Ask fans of rock ‘n’ roll to name ten classic songs\, and no two people will agree. But the discussion will be animated because rock ‘n’ roll is part of everyone’s experience. Rock 101 is a fascinating new show that explores the rock ‘n’ roll experience. \nIn a fun\, fast-paced 90 minutes\, we’ll cover ten songs with incredible stories and a fascinating multimedia presentation. You’ll learn something new while listening to something familiar and have a blast. Rock 101 does what rock ‘n’ roll has always done: it makes us feel alive. \n  \nAbout Thoughtful Production \nThoughtful Productions was founded to create fun\, entertaining events\, coupled with unique opportunities to learn something new. We work with remarkable storytellers\, artists\, musicians and thought leaders to craft experiences that will delight and inspire.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/rock-101-with-thoughtful-productions-in-the-ark/
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T130000
DTSTAMP:20260623T125439
CREATED:20240503T151902Z
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SUMMARY:Retreat to the Berkshires
DESCRIPTION:Join other active 55+ adults September 10–12 for nature\, fitness and fun!\nBerkshire Hills Eisenberg Camp\, Copake\, NY \nCome experience the joy of camp as an adult! The inaugural Verve retreat is bringing active adults ages 55+ from four metro JCCs together for two days of fun at Berkshire Hills Eisenberg Camp (BHEC) in Copake\, NY. And some of your favorite fitness instructors are coming along\, too! Sample offerings include strength classes\, yoga and meditation\, tennis\, pickleball\, swimming\, canoeing\, stand-up paddleboarding\, card games\, and lots of free time to connect with friends and enjoy nature. And that’s just during the day! Nighttime brings entertainment and s’mores around the campfire. Bring a friend or come make new ones! \nCosts: \n\n$450 for a shared room (with private bathroom)\n$550 for a private room (with private bathroom)\nOptional Add-On: $35 for a 90-minute culinary workshop with Chef Katie Hickey\, who is leading classes based on the cookbook “The Kripalu Kitchen: Nourishing Food for Body and Soul.\n\nYour cost includes: \n\nPrivate or shared room with private bathroom in cabins\nAll meals and non-alcoholic beverages (alcoholic beverages are BYOB)\nAll activities\, including fitness classes\, yoga\, boating\, swimming\, pickleball\, use of indoor spaces\, and more (culinary workshop is extra)\nNighttime entertainment and s’mores around the campfire\nAll linens and towels\nRoundtrip transportation from your JCC by coach bus\nVerve T-shirt\n\nSample schedule and FAQ to come! \n*No refunds after August 10
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/retreat-to-the-berkshires/
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T201500
DTSTAMP:20260623T125439
CREATED:20240318T154333Z
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SUMMARY:Foreign Affairs Discussion Group: The Risks and Costs of Deglobalization
DESCRIPTION:The world is in the midst of a sustained and strong backlash against globalization. While it delivered great prosperity and lifted millions out of poverty\, it left many working class people jobless and angry and led to a wave of nationalism\, protectionism\, and authoritarianism that is changing all of our lives. Join us to learn about the causes\, nature\, and scope of the backlash and its implications for worldwide economic growth and political stability.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/foreign-affairs-discussion-group-is-the-risk-of-theocracy-real-or-imagined/
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240711T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240711T201500
DTSTAMP:20260623T125439
CREATED:20240603T194736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T172311Z
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SUMMARY:JCC Book Club: The Light Between Oceans
DESCRIPTION:The miraculous arrival of a child in the life of a barren couple delivers profound love but enormous risk and pain. M. L. Stedman’s debut novel presents a story about compelling characters navigating a world where there is no right answer\, where justice for one is another’s tragic loss.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/jcc-book-club-the-light-between-oceans/
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240610T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240610T140000
DTSTAMP:20260623T125439
CREATED:20240517T153458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T153458Z
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SUMMARY:Death of a Bully: A Dramatic Courtroom Transcript Reading
DESCRIPTION:If you’re a fan of Perry Mason\, Law and Order or just good old fashioned suspense\, join Aytan Adler for our next courtroom transcript roundtable reading\, Death of a Bully. Much like a table reading for a play\, participants will be assigned parts (judge\, attorney\, plaintiff\, etc.) from an edited transcript of a fascinating trial. You won’t know the outcome of the case until the end. Bring your curiosity and playful spirit!
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/death-of-a-bully-a-dramatic-courtroom-transcript-reading/
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240606T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240606T203000
DTSTAMP:20260623T125439
CREATED:20240429T162743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T162457Z
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SUMMARY:Two Years Since Dobbs: Where Are We Now?
DESCRIPTION:$15 suggested donation \nRoe v. Wade was overturned two years ago this June. Since then\, a number of states have enacted restrictive abortion laws\, and women’s access to healthcare is being obstructed in new and dangerous ways every day. How did this all come to pass? What has the landscape looked like these past two years in terms of policy and provision–and where might be heading in this significant election year? We’ll explore the past\, present\, and potential future of abortion access with Meera Shah\, chief medical officer of Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic and Andrea Flynn\, thought leader\, scholar\, and lecturer on reproductive and economic justice. \nThis event is co-sponsored with Rivertown for Reproductive Rights.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/two-years-since-dobbs-where-are-we-now/
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T203000
DTSTAMP:20260623T125439
CREATED:20240318T153817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T153524Z
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SUMMARY:Foreign Affairs Discussion Group: Good News Around the World
DESCRIPTION:Bad news dominates the headlines these days\, from wars to natural disasters. While we can’t ignore the bad news–and the media seems to relish in delivering it–we can choose to look also at the positives. The world has seen major advances in many areas\, including health care\, environmental protection\, reduced global poverty\, literacy gains\, and curbs in population growth. We’ll discuss why our bias for bad news keeps us from appreciating the progress achieved and hinders our abilities to adapt to and even reverse many of the problems we face.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/foreign-affairs-discussion-group-good-news-around-the-world/
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T203000
DTSTAMP:20260623T125439
CREATED:20240403T165544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T165901Z
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SUMMARY:JCC Book Club: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
DESCRIPTION:This historical drama novel by New York Times bestselling author Taylor Jenkins Reid tells the story of an aging and reclusive Hollywood star\, Evelyn Hugo\, who gives a final interview about her glamorous and scandalous life to an unknown journalist\, Monique Grant. Evelyn shares stories of ruthless ambition\, unexpected friendship\, and a great forbidden love. As Evelyn’s story nears its conclusion\, it becomes clear that her life intersects with Monique’s own in tragic and irreversible ways.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/jcc-book-club-the-seven-husbands-of-evelyn-hugo/
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T173000
DTSTAMP:20260623T125439
CREATED:20240227T205037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T205037Z
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SUMMARY:Trip to “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” + post-show talk with the cast
DESCRIPTION:White Plains Performing Arts Center\, 11 City Place\, White Plains\, 10601 \n$45 members; $60 non-members\, includes tickets and r/t transportation from the JCC \nJoin us for a matinee performance of the Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical “Beautiful\,” based on the life of songstress Carole King. This uplifting show chronicles the life of Carole King (born Carole Klein)\, from her days as a spunky\, young songwriter in Brooklyn\, to chart-topping hitmaker\, and finally\, to her own life-changing\, trailblazing success with Tapestry. \nFeaturing unforgettable classics such as “You’ve Got a Friend\,” “One Fine Day\,” “So Far Away\,” “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow\,” and “Natural Woman\,” this musical phenomenon is filled with the songs you remember and a story you’ll never forget. \nNOTE: Transportation to and from the theater from the JCC is included. After the show\, we’ll be treated to a post-show conversation with the cast —just for JCC participants! \nTickets are non-refundable after April 7.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/trip-to-beautiful-the-carole-king-musical-post-show-talk-with-the-cast/
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T133000
DTSTAMP:20260623T125439
CREATED:20240410T180102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T180149Z
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SUMMARY:Passover Appetizers Cooking Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Finding Passover-friendly appetizers can be a hassle\, or expensive\, or both. In this workshop\, teaching chef Amy Pane will teach you how to make two simple and delicious recipes for Passover while we discuss our favorite holiday traditions and recipes. Get hands-on experience making the apps\, or just come and observe. Everyone will go home with recipes and samples to eat.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/passover-appetizers-cooking-workshop-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T143000
DTSTAMP:20260623T125439
CREATED:20240314T203657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240315T144445Z
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SUMMARY:Passover Appetizers Cooking Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Finding Passover-friendly appetizers can be a hassle\, or expensive\, or both. In this workshop\, teaching chef Amy Pane will teach you how to make two simple and delicious recipes for Passover while we discuss our favorite holiday traditions and recipes. Get hands-on experience making the apps\, or just come and observe. Everyone will go home with recipes and samples to eat.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/passover-appetizers-cooking-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T130000
DTSTAMP:20260623T125439
CREATED:20240105T170616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T100709Z
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SUMMARY:Verve Book Club: The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles
DESCRIPTION:The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles (588 pgs) is a fast-paced and reflective adventure story that centers on three young men whose conflicting motives and moralities set them on a course for collision across the United States. It tells the story of 18-year-old Emmett Watson who hits the road with his little brother\, Billy\, following his release from a working farm in 1950s Kansas after serving time for involuntary manslaughter\, the death of their father\, and the foreclosure of their Nebraska farm. Towles’ novel is packed with revelations about the American myth\, the art of storytelling\, and the unrelenting pull of history.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/verve-book-club-the-lincoln-highway-by-amor-towles-588-pgs/
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T130000
DTSTAMP:20260623T125439
CREATED:20240315T204546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240315T204546Z
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SUMMARY:Documentary Screening: Rosenwald
DESCRIPTION:Rosenwald is the story of how businessman and philanthropist Julius Rosenwald joined with African-American communities in the South to build schools for them during the early part of the 20th century. This historical partnership as well as the modern-day attempts to maintain or reconfigure the schools is a little-known but great dramatic story.  \nFREE for members and non-members
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/documentary-screening-rosenwald/
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240304T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240304T153000
DTSTAMP:20260623T125439
CREATED:20240215T172003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T153039Z
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SUMMARY:Outing to Bethany Arts Community: Black History Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a private guided tour of the award-winning exhibit at Bethany Arts Community that portrays the histories of Black entrepreneurs and Black organizations from all facets of the community’s business and social life. Each unique gallery highlights a particular period in American history where the Black presence made a profound impact on the community. A notable addition is an exhibit room dedicated to the history of the Rosenwald schools\, highlighting the partnership between Black and Jewish communities during the Jim Crow era. \nNOTE: Participants are responsible for their own transportation. Carpooling from the JCC is available once you register.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/outing-to-black-history-culture-black-presence-profound-influence/
LOCATION:Bethany Arts Center\, 40 Somerstown Rd\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment,Jewish Life
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T203000
DTSTAMP:20260623T125439
CREATED:20240112T162329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240112T171437Z
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SUMMARY:JCC Book Club: The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store
DESCRIPTION:“A murder mystery locked inside a Great American Novel . . . Charming\, smart\, heart-blistering\, and heart-healing.” —Danez Smith\, The New York Times Book Review \nNamed a 2023 best book of the year by NPR/Fresh Air\, Washington Post\, The New Yorker\, and Time Magazine\, James McBride’s novel tells the story of small-town secrets and the people who keep them. In 1972\, workers in Pottstown\, Pennsylvania digging the foundations for a new development found a skeleton at the bottom of a well. Who the skeleton was and how it got there were two of the long-held secrets kept by the residents of Chicken Hill\, the dilapidated neighborhood where immigrant Jews and African Americans lived side by side. As these characters’ stories overlap and deepen\, it becomes clear how much the people who live on the margins struggle and what they must do to survive.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/jcc-book-club-the-heaven-and-earth-grocery-store/
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T130000
DTSTAMP:20260623T125439
CREATED:20240105T170318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T100457Z
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SUMMARY:Verve Book Club: The Tale of Love and Darkness by Amos Oz
DESCRIPTION:Join us to discuss the bestselling memoir\, The Tale of Love and Darkness by Amos Oz (560 pgs)\, from award-winning author Amos Oz\, “one of Israel’s most prolific writers and respected intellectuals” (The New York Times)\, about his turbulent upbringing in the city of Jerusalem in the era of the dissolution of Mandatory Palestine and the beginning of the State of Israel. Winner of the National Jewish Book Award\, this is a powerful\, nimbly constructed saga of a man\, a family and a nation forged in the crucible of a difficult\, painful history.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/verve-book-club-the-tale-of-love-and-darkness-by-amos-oz/
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment
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