Events

First Thursday of the month beginning Sept. 3; 10:45-11:45 am FREE for members and non-members Join our nonjudgmental peer group for adults of all writing levels. We will start each session writing from prompts, then provide feedback and give encouragement to one another. We’ll also have room to discuss your writing goals as well as […]

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 […]

Labor Day: Jewish Insights on Work and Purpose As Americans get ready to celebrate Labor Day, we’ll explore the value of hard work through a Jewish lens. We’ll consider what Jewish tradition teaches us about treating workers fairly, the role Jews played in the early labor movement, and the importance of setting work aside and […]

Every other Sunday  Drop in—no registration required. Having trouble with your iPhone, Android, tablet, or laptop? Struggle with email, texting, apps, Zoom, or technology in general? Bring your device and your questions to the J and savvy volunteers from Irvington High School will help you at no cost!

Stop by the front lobby and join us for a delicious holiday treat to get ready for the New Year. Start off 5787 with something sweet on us!

Wednesday, September 9; 11:30 am-1:30 pm (running time 111 mins) FREE members and non-members Join us for a special screening of Remarkably Bright Creatures, starring Sally Field as a widow in her 70s whose life is unexpectedly changed by an extraordinary friendship with a remarkably perceptive octopus. Filled with warmth, humor, and unforgettable characters, this […]

Join acclaimed author June Hersh for a moving evening exploring the remarkable stories behind Food, Hope & Resilience: Authentic Recipes and Remarkable Stories from Holocaust Survivors. Drawing from the experiences of more than 100 Holocaust survivors, Hersh shares stories of daring partisans, hidden children, and those who endured unimaginable internment—and explores how food became a […]

Join your friends for a delicious tasting: apple/honey/round challah A wonderful way to celebrate the start of the holiday season.

FREE for members; $10 for non-members Come examine the core elements of Netanyahu’s legacy: his approach to regional and international affairs, his reshaping of Israel’s democratic institutions, and the political dynamics that enabled his extraordinary longevity. We will explore how Israel arrived at its current moment of crisis and whether the upcoming elections offer a […]

Commemorating 9/11 and Prelude to Rosh Hashanah As we mark the 25th anniversary of September 11 on the same day that Rosh Hashanah begins, we’ll reflect on remembrance, renewal, and our responsibility to one another. The JCC’s senior director of marketing & communications, Alison Koch, a former member of the exhibitions team at the 9/11 […]

FREE for members; $10 for non-members Part of the Renard Lecture Series Stop by The Ark for bagels, coffee, and a schmooze with the JCC program staff to learn about our upcoming Renard lectures and other programs this season.

FREE for members and non-members Full lineup here This memoir chronicles a young woman's experience surviving a life-altering illness and navigating the emotional terrain between sickness and health. With honesty and grace, it examines identity, recovery, love, and the challenge of rebuilding a life.