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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
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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
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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
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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
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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:20260409T103605
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
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CREATED: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:20260409T103605
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:20260409T103605
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:20260409T103605
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:20260409T103605
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
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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
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CREATED:20240314T203657Z
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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:20260409T103605
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:20260409T103605
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:20260409T103605
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:20260409T103605
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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T103605
CREATED:20240228T180021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T180655Z
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SUMMARY:A Brief History of Jazz Through the Eyes of its Performers
DESCRIPTION:In this hybrid talk and saxophone performance\, teaching artist Albert Rivera will take us through a brief history of jazz from the 1930s through the present day. He’ll discuss how different styles of jazz were created in response to the socio-economic and political themes of certain decades and how jazz music shaped the sounds of music we hear today. \nAbout the instructor: Described by WNPR’s Owen McNally as “A modern Jazz messenger\,” saxophonist Albert Rivera has been a consistent force on a national and international level since finalizing his studies at The New School University Jazz and Contemporary Music Program. Born and raised in the Bronx\, Albert is a recipient of a Chamber Music America Residency award\, an ASCAP Young Jazz Composers Award\, and most recently a City Arts Corp Grant. He is the current Director of Operations at the Litchfield Jazz Camp and serves on the Jazz Faculty at SUNY Purchase.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/a-brief-history-of-jazz-through-the-eyes-of-its-performers/
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240226T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240226T140000
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SUMMARY:The Chicago 8: A Dramatic Transcript Reading
DESCRIPTION:In the aftermath of the 1968 Democratic National Convention\, eight anti-Vietnam war activists were tried for criminal conspiracy and incitement to riot. The “Chicago 8” trial was one of the most intense in American history\, characterized by the judge’s uncloaked hatred of the defendants; star testimony from some of the era’s cultural icons\, including Allen Ginsberg\, Norman Mailer\, Jesse Jackson\, and Judy Collins; and disturbing visuals\, like the only Black defendant being shackled and gagged in court. In this popular program\, Aytan Adler will lead participants in a dramatic reading of the edited trial transcript. Much like a table reading for a play\, participants will be assigned parts (judge\, attorney\, plaintiff\, etc.) with time for discussion. Bring your curiosity and creative spirit.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/the-chicago-8-a-dramatic-transcript-reading/
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T103605
CREATED:20240207T181217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T181217Z
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SUMMARY:Out to Lunch with the JCC: Lombardo's
DESCRIPTION:Join your fellow foodies for our next lunch outing to Lombardo’s in Dobbs Ferry! Your lunch includes two courses of your choice and costs $20 per person (to be brought in cash). Bring your appetite and a friend\, or come make new ones! These events are always lots of fun and are open to all. \nNOTE: We will be meeting at Lombardo’s\, 10 Hamilton St.\, Dobbs Ferry\, NY 10522. There is plenty of parking available. If you need a ride from the JCC or have room in your car for others\, please email cjacobs@shamesjcc.org when you register.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/out-to-lunch-with-the-jcc-lombardos/
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240214T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240214T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T103605
CREATED:20240201T162513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T162513Z
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SUMMARY:Games and More
DESCRIPTION:Grab a friend or meet a new one over a good game. We provide Scrabble\, playing cards\, Rummikub\, Mah Jongg\, Othello\, chess\, and more; you’re also welcome to bring your own. Feel free to bring your lunch!
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/games-and-more-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240206T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240206T123000
DTSTAMP:20260409T103605
CREATED:20240110T211353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T211353Z
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SUMMARY:NeuroFit Demo
DESCRIPTION:Join Frank (Special Strong Certified*) for a class specifically designed for people with neurodegenerative challenges. This class will focus on aerobic conditioning\, joint strengthening\, balance work\, and stretching while fostering a sense of community amongst participants. \nExercises will be taught from a chair so each participant must be able to sit independently on a chair. Contact lkovall@shamesjcc.org for additional questions. \n* Special Strong is a nationally accredited fitness organization which specializes in adaptive and inclusive training.  
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/neurofit-demo/
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment,Fitness,Supportive Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240204T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240204T174500
DTSTAMP:20260409T103605
CREATED:20240103T191019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T152307Z
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SUMMARY:Mom Rage and Modern Motherhood: Author Talk and Workshop
DESCRIPTION:“Dubin reminds us that our darkest moments are symptoms of systemic failings\, not signs of personal flaws–and that our anger should be harnessed as an animating force for equity.” – Angela Garbez\, author of Essential Labor: Mothering as Social Change  \nBesides runny noses and obsessing about your child’s sleep\, motherhood sometimes feels like it is 90% list-making. In 2023\, Minna Dubin published the internationally acclaimed book Mom Rage: The Everyday Crisis of Modern Motherhood\, inspired by a list about her rage she wrote six years earlier. In this special interactive discussion\, Minna will share her original list that marked the beginning of her own transformation with mom rage and help you uncover your own big feelings about parenthood–and what to do about it. Books will be available for purchase on-site from Transom! Wine and cheese will be served\, and childcare through Kidspace is available. \nMinna Dubin is the author of MOM RAGE: The Everyday Crisis of Modern Motherhood. Her writing has been featured in the New York Times\, Oprah Daily\, Salon\, Parents\, Romper\, The Forward\, and elsewhere. Minna has become a leading feminist voice on the topic of mom rage\, appearing on MSNBC\, Good Morning America\, The Tamron Hall Show\, NPR\, and the BBC Woman’s Hour. She lives in Berkeley with her husband\, two kids\, and no pets because enough is enough. \nThis event is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.  
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/mom-rage-and-modern-motherhood-author-talk-and-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240131T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240131T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T103605
CREATED:20240105T165802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T100842Z
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SUMMARY:Verve Book Club: Nightcrawling by Leila Mottley
DESCRIPTION:Based on a true crime in 2015\, Leila Mottley’s debut novel\, Nightcrawling\, gives voice to 17-year-old Kiara Johnson\, who\, after her father’s death and mother’s detention in a rehab facility\, becomes a sex worker to pay for rent hikes. She also needs to look after her disillusioned older brother and a nine-year-old left behind by a neighbor. Mottley outlines the perilous economy of poverty in America in a dramatic account that gives tangible form to what millions of invisible people endure. BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: The New Yorker\, The Washington Post\, Los Angeles Times\, San Francisco Chronicle\, TIME\, GOODREADS
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/verve-book-club-nightcrawling-by-leila-mottley/
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240124T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240124T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T103605
CREATED:20231030T140915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T180333Z
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SUMMARY:Games and More
DESCRIPTION:FREE for members and non-members \nGrab a friend or meet a new one over a good game. We provide Scrabble\, playing cards\, Rummikub\, Mah Jongg\, Othello\, chess\, and more; you’re also welcome to bring your own. Feel free to bring your lunch!
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/games-and-more/
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240118T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240118T220000
DTSTAMP:20260409T103605
CREATED:20231208T121301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T204726Z
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SUMMARY:Reel To Real Film and Discussion Series: Misery
DESCRIPTION:Join Scott Bloom\, LCSW-R and film enthusiast\, for the kick-off to a new series that explores cinematic themes and how they play out in real life. The first selection is Misery\, directed by Rob Reiner and based on the book by Stephen King. \nOne of the more curious phenomena of our time and culture is fandom and the rise of we-ness–the fanatical affinity that people have for sports teams\, rock stars\, and celebrities. In Misery\, danger awaits when psychic boundaries become so blurred that a person doesn’t know where fantasy begins and ends.  Misery sets the stage for us to discuss the role of we-ness in our culture and how symbiotic relationships– with each other and within ourselves– are more pervasive than we care to acknowledge. \nProgram schedule:\n6:30: Dinner available \n7:00: Welcome & Introduction to the film \n7:15: Film begins \n9:00-10:00: Discussion (stay as long as you like!) \nAbout the presenter: Scott Bloom has spent his 33-year career at the intersection of mental health\, schools\, and communities. He was the founding director of School Mental Health Services for the New York City Department of Education\, where he built a city-wide system of mental health services and resources in over 1800 city schools to better serve the needs of 1.2 million students and families. Mr. Bloom has certification as a psychotherapist and a private practice and supervision in New York City. He is currently the director of special projects at New York Psychotherapy and Counseling Center.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/reel-to-real-film-and-discussion-series-misery/
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240117T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240117T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T103605
CREATED:20240103T185825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T185825Z
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SUMMARY:Out to Lunch with the JCC: O Mandarin Chinese restaurant
DESCRIPTION:Join your fellow foodies for our next lunch outing to the beloved O Mandarin Restaurant in Hartsdale! Your meal includes your choice of soup\, lunch entree\, plus tea or coffee. O Mandarin is known for its freshly prepared and creative Chinese cuisine served in an elegant dining room. \nThe menu is suitable for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. The cost is $20 per person (to be brought in cash)\, and includes all taxes and gratuity.  Bring your appetite and a friend\, or come make new ones! These events are always lots of fun and are open to all. \n$20 cash covers all food\, tax\, and tip \nNOTE: We will be meeting at O Mandarin\, 361 N Central Ave in Hartsdale\, NY 10530\, located in the same strip mall as H Mart. There is plenty of parking available. If you need a ride to the restaurant from the JCC or have room in your car for others\, please email cjacobs@shamesjcc.org when you register. \n 
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/out-to-lunch-with-the-jcc-o-mandarin-chinese-restaurant/
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240110T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240110T133000
DTSTAMP:20260409T103605
CREATED:20240105T180650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T180650Z
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SUMMARY:A Tree of Life: The Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting
DESCRIPTION:A Tree of Life\, directed by Trish Adlesic\, recounts the aftermath of the deadliest anti-Semitic attack in US history. Through the lens of survivors\, families\, and the community that bore the brunt of this tragic event\, the film paints a stark yet inspiring picture of resilience and unity in the face of hate. Running time is 80 minutes + time for discussion.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/a-tree-of-life-the-pittsburgh-synagogue-shooting/
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment
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