Shames JCC

Friday Night Sensory Friendly Swim
2023-12-15 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Shames JCC
Friday Night Sensory Friendly Swim
Join us for our monthly Friday night free-swim to families who have an immediate member with a special need. The pool will be exclusively reserved for this event, so that we can ensure a sensory-friendly pool environment for a fun family night out!
Please note:
-We ask that at least one person over the age of 18 accompany the individual with a supportive need to ensure safety.
-Swim levels will be determined upon arrival. For those who wish to swim in the deep end, a swim test will be conducted.
-If your family member needs 1:1 assistance, we ask that you please come prepared to get in the pool with them or ensure they are accompanied by someone in the pool over 18 who can support their needs.

J Sports Academy Open House
2024-01-11 19:00 - 20:00
Questions about camp and want to learn more? Come meet camp leadership to hear more about our programs!
At J Sports Academy, young athletes will spend their summer receiving professional coaching, developing skills, and most importantly, having fun. Utilizing the extraordinary facilities of The Masters School in Dobbs Ferry, J Sports Academy provides participants with four hours of training in either basketball, soccer, or tennis, along with swimming, sports electives, and other camp activities.

J Sports Academy Open House at Tennis Club of Hastings
2024-02-04 17:00 - 18:00 | Tennis Club of Hastings, 100 River Street, Hastings on Hudson, NY, 10706, United States

Tour du Coeur
2024-02-23 09:30 - 10:30
In honor of Heart (“coeur” in French!) Month, join some of your JCC favorite spin instructors—Guild, Denise, and Laurie—for a special 60-minute spin class. Wear red and look forward to an hour-long heart-pumping ride with refreshments to refuel afterwards.

J Sports Academy Open House—Masters School
2024-03-03 14:30 - 16:00
Join us at the Masters School to meet camp leadership and our director of soccer, Conrado Torres! Learn about all that J Sports Academy has in store for this summer.
About J Sports Academy
Elevate your game this summer! J Sports Academy offers campers ages 8-14 expert coaching in basketball, soccer, and tennis, as well as recreational swim and other camp activities—all in the world-class facilities at The Masters School. Experienced coaches ensure athletes of all levels improve their skills while making friends and having fun! Flexible scheduling and transportation options make J Sports Academy the perfect choice for parents, too. Register now to secure your spot!
Register for camp at the event and receive a FREE CAMP T-SHIRT!

Purim Pop-Up: Rain Sticks
2024-03-19 15:00 - 17:00
Get ready to add a rhythmic twist to your Purim festivities! Join Yanira to create your own rain stick—a magical instrument that not only lets you unleash your creative flair but also brings the enchanting sounds of rainfall right to your celebration!

Purim Pop-Up: Mask Making
2024-03-20 15:00 - 17:00
Join Yanira for Purim Mask Making! Stop by for a joyful afternoon of crafting unique masks with mixed media.

Birdie’s Batch Pop-Up
2024-03-22 15:00 - 17:00
Local favorite Birdie’s Batch will be at the J with delicious homemade hamantaschen and more!

Super Seder Science
2024-04-13 11:00 - 12:00
Join Kimberly Marcus, author of Frankenstein’s Matzah: A Passover Parody, for an interactive program that combines Passover stories with hands-on science experiments. Explore traditional Passover tales with a fresh perspective. For children 4 years old and up with their caregiver.

Dinner Theater at the J: Stories and Songs of Freedom
2024-04-14 16:00 - 18:00
Set the stage for Passover with an entertaining and uplifting evening featuring professional storytellers, live music, and a delicious dinner! Passover is a time for telling tales and we’re thrilled to welcome award-winning storytellers and performers Bill Gordh and Therese Folkes Plair to explore the themes of freedom as told through Jewish and African sources. They will be accompanied by violinist Lisa Gutkin from the renowned Klezmatics and other musicians. After the performance, guests will be prompted to share their own stories over a delicious kosher-style dinner by Jean-Jacques catering. Includes entertainment and dinner.
About the Performers:
Bill Gordh
Bill Gordh is an award-winning storyteller, author, educator, songwriter, and banjoist. He has performed with the New York Philharmonic, at the Clearwater Festival, The Museum of Natural History, the Tribeca Film Festival Family Day, Celebrate Brooklyn, the Byzantine Fresco Museum (Houston, TX), the Gerald Ford Amphitheater (Vail, CO) and for the last 3 years of the Clinton administration Bill was a featured storyteller at the White House Easter Egg Roll.
Lisa Gutkin
Recognized as violinist and vocalist for the groundbreaking Jewish Roots band, The Klezmatics, and as fiddler for the Downtown Celtic band Whirligig, Lisa is also known for her scoring, performance, and music direction in the two-time Tony Award winning play, Indecent. She 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.” Lisa’s playing and stories are fun and poignant, and her voice has been praised by the LA Times as “hauntingly emotional.”
Therese Folkes Plair
Therese Folkes Plair, an award-winning performing artist, is a classically trained singer who in 1979 changed her artistic direction from opera to world music and storytelling. Her research, performances, and teaching focus on the music and the oral and written literature of people of African descent. A graduate of in from Sarah Lawrence College, Ms. Plair has been on the forefront of developing arts education in Westchester Country and Tri-State New York areas since 1980. Her roles have included conducting residencies, integrating core curriculum with music, and storytelling for students of all ages.
This event is made possible by a generous grant from Verve 55+ Living/UJA Federation of NY.

Macaroons and More
2024-04-20 15:00 - 16:00
Location: Yorktown Heights, Location provided upon registration
Experience the joy of Passover with our exciting family culinary workshop! Amy Pane, our expert cooking instructor, will guide us in making delicious Passover treats like matzah pizzas and coconut macaroons. Take home all the recipes to recreate the magic in your own kitchen. This program is designed for children 4 years old and up with their caregiver.

Soccer Clinic and Open House with J Sports Academy
2024-05-19 15:00 - 16:00
Elevate your game! Meet camp leadership and our coaching staff and learn about all that J Sports Academy has in store for this summer!
Join us at our open house and FREE soccer clinic with Coach Ken Ortiz, collegiate soccer player, on Sunday, May 19, from 3:00 pm-4:00 pm at The Masters School. Meet our coaches, explore the exceptional fields and courts, and get excited for summer!
Can’t make it to the open house? Check out jsportsacademy.org or contact info@jsportsacademy.org to set up an appointment to speak with our leadership team.

Juneteenth at the J for Kids
2024-06-19 11:00 - 12:15
Grades K and up
While school is out, kids can learn about and celebrate this holiday of freedom at the J. Children will rotate between activity stations where they will make percussion instruments, use them to play traditional African music, engage in a lesson on Juneteenth’s history, and participate in an interactive trivia game with prizes. All are welcome to bring a packed lunch and blanket and join us after for a community picnic!

Family Fridays: Pizza and a Movie in The Ark (Moana)
2024-09-20 18:00 - 20:00
Kick off your weekend with your friends at the J over pizza and a screening of Moana in our new theater! Wear your comfy clothes and we’ll take care of the rest by feeding and entertaining you and your kids (we’ll have drinks and food for grown-ups, too). Come enjoy this Disney favorite before Moana 2 comes out this fall!
Member price: Kids ages 2-12 $5 (under 2 free); adults $8
Non-member price: Kids ages 2-12 $8 (under 2 free); adults $10
