Events

FREE for members and non-members Those experiencing the stage of life referred to as “the third act” are invited to come together to talk, laugh, share stories, and support one another through life’s ups and downs. Whether you're navigating retirement, dealing with health changes, coping with loss, or just looking to connect with others in […]

FREE for members & non-members running time 60 mins plus time for discussion Set against the iconic Coney Island boardwalk, Brighton Beach is a neighborhood in constant re-formation. Now with a 4K restoration, this 1980 documentary offers a vérité portrait of the immigrant communities that changed the Brooklyn neighborhood—mostly Soviet Jews and Puerto Ricans—as they […]

FREE for members & non-members This HBO documentary film, directed by Emmy-award winners Jessica Dimmock and Zackary Canepari, examines the normalization of gun violence in America through the vast industry of preparedness that has arisen in response. From lockdown drills in elementary schools to bulletproof backpacks and “active shooter” conventions, the film describes how survival […]

1946 Campus Drive Hyde Park, NY 12538 Members: $85; non-members: $95 *incl r/t transportation from the J, tour, and 3-course lunch Tour begins at 10:15 am and lunch is at 11:30 am (Bus departs JCC at 8:15 am and returns around 2 pm) Looking for a warm escape in the heart of winter? Join us […]

FREE for members & non-members Rabbi Ron Symons will guide us through a conversation uncovering the history of Black-Jewish relations in the civil rights movement, both the good and the bad, with hopes for even more cooperation in the years to come.

Designed for aspiring young cooks (age 7 and up) and their families, this class offers a taste of the skills, creativity, and community that define the Berkshire Hills Eisenberg Camp experience. Children will work collaboratively with Kate to make delicious apple fritters, while parents will observe how BHEC fosters confidence, independence, and teamwork through cooking. […]

Members: $43; non-members: $48 Join us for a deliciously cozy winter evening of cheese board crafting, sipping, and friendly competition! Learn how to create a stunning, crowd-pleasing cheese board—perfect for your next dinner party, holiday gathering, or solo snack night. We’ll walk you through the art of cheese selection, pairing, and styling, plus all the […]

FREE for members; $10 for non-members Together we’ll watch and discuss The Hidden History of Slavery in New York, a 30-minute documentary that digs deeply into an infamous chapter in our country that largely hasn’t made its way into the history books. Featuring Bryan Stevenson, founder of the Equal Justice Initiative, we learn how the […]

This trip has been postponed because the Studio Museum in Harlem is temporarily closed. It will be rescheduled, date TBD. Celebrate Black History Month by exploring the newly expanded Studio Museum in Harlem on a guided group tour. The museum’s $160 million transformation brings expanded galleries and enhanced spaces that deepen engagement with art by […]

FREE for members & non-members Discuss the month’s social and political issues with your fellow news enthusiasts. With timely and changing international, national, and local issues from the news arenas of government, arts, sports, science, and religion, we welcome all participants to voice their ideas. All points of view are welcome in this lively, thought-provoking, […]

Members: $15; non-members: $20 Create winter landscapes in this one-day workshop using assorted drawing materials. This class is suitable for all levels. Bring your creativity and we will provide the rest!

Do you care for a family member with chronic illness or special needs? Join our conversation circle to connect with others in a similar situation. Whether you are responsible for a child with special needs, a spouse with cognitive or physical decline, or any other situation that fits, we welcome your participation. The group will […]