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SUMMARY:A Communal Remembrance: October 7 and a Year of War
DESCRIPTION:We will come together to acknowledge all of our losses since October 7\, 2023\, including the loss of innocent lives across faiths\, ethnicities\, and nationalities; the loss of physical and emotional security felt in the Middle East\, the U.S.\, and around the world; the loss of relationships across differences; and more. Our time together will be a-political and filled with music\, readings\, and private reflection time.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/a-communal-remembrance-october-7-and-a-year-of-war/
CATEGORIES:Jewish Life
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SUMMARY:Common Ground: Has Politics Replaced Religion in America?
DESCRIPTION:Given the divisiveness throughout our country\, is it possible that some people think political affiliation is more important than religious affiliation? Join us to discuss with Rabbi Jay Stein from the Greenburgh Hebrew Center and Rev. Gareth Evans from the St. Barnabas Episcopal Church of Irvington. \nThis is part of the Common Ground: Interfaith Dialogue series. Rabbi Jay Stein\, Greenburgh Hebrew Center\, and Rev. Gareth Evans\, St. Barnabas Episcopal Church of Irvington\, come together for an enlightening conversation to build bridges across real and perceived differences. Your participation as a “fly on the wall” and/or an engaged conversationalist is welcome. These are on the 2nd Thursday of every month. 
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/common-ground-has-politics-replaced-religion-in-america/
CATEGORIES:Jewish Life
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SUMMARY:Challah and Conversation: The Power of My Word
DESCRIPTION:With all the words that easily fly around us on the news\, social media\, and in conversation\, it seems that the weight of our words is less than it used to be.  We’ll discuss the importance of sticking to what you say.  While this conversation is inspired by the themes of Yom Kippur\, its application can touch our everyday lives\, no matter your background or faith. \nIn the Challah and Conversation series\, Rabbi Ron Symons\, Shames JCC Sr. Director of Jewish Engagement\, leads interactive guided conversations about life that weave the world around us with general spirituality through Jewish and other  lenses. We begin our time together by lighting candles and end with a little grape juice and challah… all in a very inclusive way. Neighbors of all backgrounds are welcome. These are on the 2nd\, 3rd\, 4th\, and 5th Fridays of each month.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/challah-and-conversation-the-power-of-my-word/
CATEGORIES:Jewish Life
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T190000
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SUMMARY:Inside the Middle East: Navigating the Storm One Year After October 7
DESCRIPTION:As the Middle East navigates a storm of unprecedented challenges\, we stand at a pivotal juncture that will define the future of Israel\, the Palestinians\, and the entire region. Avi Melamed\, former Israeli intelligence official and senior advisor on Arab affairs\, will lead a special briefing on the issues underscoring the escalating conflict. We’ll delve deep into the forces driving these turbulent times\, unravel the intricate complexities beneath the surface\, look at “the day after\,” and assess the far-reaching implications for both the region\, and the world. \nAvi Melamed is a Middle East geopolitical expert and intelligence analyst. He is the founder of Inside the Middle East\, an apolitical non-partisan educational nonprofit providing analysis on current affairs. Avi is the author of Inside the Middle East: Entering a New Era\, and has been a featured expert in the media including CNN\, Newsweek\, and USA Today.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/insight-the-middle-east-navigating-the-storm-with-avi-melamed/
CATEGORIES:Jewish Life
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SUMMARY:Challah and Conversation: Shelter Us!
DESCRIPTION:On this second day of the fall holiday of Sukkot\, which celebrates the power of shelter in our lives\, we will explore both the contemporary challenges of affordable housing in our region and the spiritual power of being sheltered in all kinds of ways.  While this conversation is inspired by the themes of Sukkot\, its application can touch our everyday lives\, no matter your background or faith.  (Weather permitting\, we might hold this session in our Sukkah (Harvest Hut) on the quad of the JCC.) \nIn the Challah and Conversation series\, Rabbi Ron Symons\, Shames JCC Sr. Director of Jewish Engagement\, leads interactive guided conversations about life that weave the world around us with general spirituality through Jewish and other  lenses. We begin our time together by lighting candles and end with a little grape juice and challah… all in a very inclusive way. Neighbors of all backgrounds are welcome. These are on the 2nd\, 3rd\, 4th\, and 5th Fridays of each month.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/challah-and-conversation-shelter-us/
CATEGORIES:Jewish Life
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T093000
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SUMMARY:Challah and Conversation: Voting is Good for Your Health
DESCRIPTION:We all know that voting is a good thing to do so that your voice is heard\, but what if there was more to it?  Join us for a values-based conversation about the way the election process impacts our neighbors: not the political impact\, the moral impact on us as neighbors. \nIn the Challah and Conversation series\, Rabbi Ron Symons\, Shames JCC Sr. Director of Jewish Engagement\, leads interactive guided conversations about life that weave the world around us with general spirituality through Jewish and other  lenses. We begin our time together by lighting candles and end with a little grape juice and challah… all in a very inclusive way. Neighbors of all backgrounds are welcome. These are on the 2nd\, 3rd\, 4th\, and 5th Fridays of each month.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/challah-and-conversation-voting-is-good-for-your-health/
CATEGORIES:Jewish Life
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