Events

Rena DeLevie will facilitate this week, exploring how Jewish rituals such as Shabbat, prayer, blessings, and storytelling intersect with modern neuroscience to shape attention, memory, emotion, and social connection. This program is part of our Challah and Conversation series, where Rabbi Lisa Izes, Shames JCC senior director of Jewish engagement, leads interactive, guided conversations about […]

FREE for members; $10 for non-members Part of the Renard Lecture Series Join us to discuss social, emotional, and mental effects of hearing loss and new developments in hearing aid technology. This presentation is for anyone who needs to learn about hearing, hearing aids, and how caring for your hearing is critical for your health. […]

6 Tuesdays | $200 for members; $230 for non-members Come travel the European countryside for hearty dishes that evoke European autumns and winters. Together we will explore classic dishes such as Beef Bourguignon, Pasta Fagoli, Greek Wedding Soup, Cassoulet and more. This is mostly a demonstration-based class; your hands-on participation is welcome but not required. […]

Meet Kit Demirdelen, our Artist in Residence, and learn about her artwork, creative practice, and upcoming programs at the JCC.

Just in time for the season, we will discuss women who have been credited with certain powers beyond the expected throughout our history.  We will touch on the “Witch of Endor,” the ‘demon’ Lilith, and more. This program is part of our Challah and Conversation series, where Rabbi Lisa Izes, Shames JCC senior director of […]

$35 for members; $40 for non-members Channel your inner Stevie and celebrate the spooky season with everyone's favorite witch! As the air turns crisp and the nights grow longer, Stevie’s Blue Lamp brings an evening of mystery, mood, and music to the Hudson River. Step into a world of velvet shadows, candlelit energy, and iconic […]

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 | $10 for non-members Part of the Renard Lecture Series Learn about the Ethiopian-Israeli community through the lens of Sigd, the Ethiopian Jewish holiday celebrated on November 8. We’ll explore the community’s history and traditions, the modern experiences and challenges they face, and the cultural significance of Sigd in Israel today. About […]

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, […]

First Thursday of the month; 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 stories and books […]

FREE for members and non-members 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 […]

Rabbi Mara Young of Woodlands Community Temple joins us for a Torah reading about how Isaac and Rebecca meet and fall in love. What does love mean in Jewish tradition? Together, we’ll explore Jewish wisdom on love in all its forms: romantic, familial, platonic, and communal. This is part of our Clergy Talk series, featuring […]

$30 for members; $40 for non-members Join us for a fun afternoon of friendly competition! This tournament consists of three 1-hour rounds of play for a total of 12 games, with breaks in between each round. Your ticket includes all supplies, coffee, and light refreshments. Players will need to bring their 2026 NMJL card, a […]

FREE for members; $10 for non-members Part of the Renard Lecture Series One hundred years after his death, Antoni Gaudí’s enduring legacy is his most ambitious architectural undertaking in depth and detail. Still unfinished after 143 years, the wondrous cathedral of La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona recently became the tallest church in the world. Full […]