Events

Join Chef Noam Zabari for a Middle Eastern barbecue and falafel on the quad!

Enjoy delicious Israeli bites from Noam Zabari and engaging conversation facilitated by Rena DeLevie. Stop by for 15 minutes or stay the full hour!

175 Main Street, White Plains, NY 10601 $15 per person includes entrée, drink, coffee, tax, and tip Treat yourself to the vibrant flavors of Colombia at Colombian House, where authentic Latin American favorites like grilled meats, savory rice and beans, fresh plantains, and more are served in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Your meal includes […]

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 […]

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 […]

Exploring the Tradition of Welcoming Guests with Cantor Margot Goldberg FREE for members and non-members Join Cantor Margot Goldberg in the sukkah (weather permitting) to welcome each other and some special guests. Welcoming guests, known as ushpizin/ushpizot, into the sukkah is a centuries-old Jewish custom. Together, we’ll explore the ushpizin of our tradition, the ushpizot of modern times, and consider […]

FREE for members and non-members The Lion King: Movement & Music Workshop Step into a dynamic, fast-paced, and interactive workshop inspired by the powerful choreography and music of The Lion King on Broadway. Rooted in African and Modern dance traditions, this engaging experience explores storytelling through movement, rhythm, and ensemble work. Open to participants of […]

$18 for members; $25 for non-members, transportation available! Join us for a fascinating historical tour of Untermyer Gardens, led by knowledgeable guide (and JCC member!) Helen Wong. We’ll learn about the Untermyer family, their place in early 20th-century history, and the vision behind this extraordinary Indo-Persian garden. As we explore the Gardens, Helen will share […]

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!

$18 per parent/child duo Designed for aspiring young cooks (age 7 and up) interested in a culinary camp and their families, this class offers a taste of the skills, creativity, and community that define the Berkshire Hills-Eisenberg Camp experience. As the children work collaboratively with Kate to make delicious donuts, parents will observe how BHEC […]

$15 for members | $20 for non-members Celebrate the autumnal equinox with an afternoon of rest, balance, and renewal. Stephany Olivieri will guide you through a soothing sound bath and gentle breathwork designed to calm the mind, relax the body, and welcome the new season.

FREE for members; $10 for non-members Part of the Renard Lecture Series Django Reinhardt and Charlie Christian are considered some of the two founding fathers of jazz guitar. Reinhardt pioneered European Gypsy jazz on acoustic Selmer-Maccaferri guitars with fiery virtuosity, while Christian revolutionized American swing and bebop as the first major electric guitar soloist with […]

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, […]

$38 for members | $43 for non-members Calling all true crime junkies for a chilling evening with leading forensic psychologist and serial killer expert, Dr. Katherine Ramsland For over three decades, Katherine Ramsland has studied and communicated directly with serial killers. She has heard them recount their methods and motives, reveal their disturbing fantasies, and […]

Location: West Hall Lobby The Shames JCC is proud to present Finding Light, an exhibition celebrating light and all the ways it shows up in our lives, literally and figuratively. Come celebrate the artists, their work and our beautiful community. Light refreshments will be served. We respectfully acknowledge that the Shames JCC sits on the […]

$35 for members | $40 for non-members Get ready for an unforgettable evening of insight, healing, and messages from beyond. The world is awakening in powerful ways, and more people than ever are feeling drawn to explore the unseen, the unknown, and the deeper meaning of life. Daisy and Arlene are two mediums and soul […]

It is spooky slime time this October! Children will take on STEAM challenges, including Spooky Mansion, making spidery slime, ghostly slime, and more while building, creating, and having fun with friends at the JCC. Look for more SlimeTopia break programs throughout the year. Please pack a water bottle, snack, and lunch.

FREE for members; $10 for non-members Part of the Renard Lecture Series People have made their voices heard about the truths of inequity and the lack of justice throughout time. In the second installment of this series, we will listen to and examine American protest songs from the 1960s to today. Social movements and issues […]

Living the Good Life: Casting a Vision, Keeping it Real Rabbi Lisa Izes and Rev. Gareth Evans of St. Barnabas Episcopal Church in Irvington host local clergy members each month to share a variety of perspectives on what it means to live a good life in this day and age. Together, we'll explore ideas from […]

FREE for members and non-members Teaching artist and drummer Andy Algire is back with a bucket drumming workshop that combines  drumming rudiments, group rhythm work, and dance rhythm exercises in this low impact but high energy and joyful class. Suitable for all ability levels! This workshop is made possible by ArtsWestchester’s ArtsMobile program, which is […]