Events

90 minute run time + Q&A $5 for members; $10 for non-members In this charming, feel-good comedy from acclaimed Israeli director Amichai Greenberg (The Testament, MJFF 18), 80-year-old actuary Reuben is a man who has always lived by the numbers. But when he unexpectedly loses both his beloved wife and her life insurance money at […]

After a year of inviting spiritual leaders to help us connect our American civil holidays with the ongoing themes of spirituality, we have invited them to share with us their 5-line prayers for hope for America at this semiquincentennial.  Their words might just inspire us to find that hope.  Rabbi Ron Symons and Rev. Gareth […]

In preparation for Flag Day (June 14), we will unpack the differences and similarities between nationalism and patriotism as they have been experienced in the past 250 years of America.  Our conversation will provide each of us with insights about our current circumstance as Jewish wisdom will inform our perspectives.

$18 for members, $23 for non-members Dead Heads & classic rock fans will love jamming out to this electrifying tribute band! Dead Meat is a fan favorite known for their moving harmonies, high-energy blocks of music and routinely pushing the limits of Dead’s vast catalog, among other classic rock favorites. The band’s unique renditions of […]

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!

FREE for members & non-members Join us for a thoughtful discussion of a novel that weaves together history, art, and the enduring spirit of a remarkable 19th-century racehorse. Through the eyes of a contemporary art historian, the story explores the lives touched by this horse, uncovering secrets, struggles, and triumphs along the way. Winner of […]

FREE for members and non-members Bring a dish to share with friends at our annual potluck picnic! We’ll gather under the tent in the front lawn to celebrate spring. Drinks and dessert on us! NOTE: Please include a list of ingredients with your dish in case of allergies. Click here to tell us what you’re […]

More than the quip “Everything I needed to learn I learned in kindergarten”, we will unpack why and how kindness is so essential to ways we interact with each other and treat ourselves.  Living in a world of geopolitical strife, polarizing domestic political rhetoric, and general meanness, Jewish wisdom will help us recalibrate our kindness […]

Free Gather on Juneteenth with Subomi Macaulay, The African Storyteller, a performer, author, and educator who brings the rich traditions of African oral storytelling to audiences of all ages. This interactive event follows the traditional African way of storytelling; beginning with affirmations, a libation to honor the ancestors, and sharing a story that teaches a […]

Come watch the US take on Australia in the World Cup with us in The Ark! We'll have the game on and the cash bar open. Bring the family, some friends, or just yourself and cheer on the home team!

Join us on the summer solstice - the longest and most light-filled day of the year - for a powerful evening of meditation and sound healing, guided by certified meditation and sound healer Stephany Olivieri. A gathering of new beginning, self care, and inner transformation tapping into the radiant energy of the sun at its […]

FREE for members and non-members Step into the streets of Amsterdam and explore the city through the story of Anne Frank on a live, interactive Jewish heritage walking tour. We’ll move through neighborhoods, canals, and historic sites tied to her life, while reflecting on Amsterdam’s once-thriving Jewish community and the dangers faced during the Nazi […]

Beyond a political slogan, a national anthem, or a far off wish for better times, we will use Jewish wisdom to help us define HOPE and how we can access it even now.

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!

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, […]

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 […]