Events

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 […]

Wednesday, July 8; 11:30 am (running time 2h 5 mins) FREE members and non-members Hidden Figures tells the true story of three African American women mathematicians who played a key role in NASA's early space program. This engaging and inspiring film highlights their intelligence, determination, and contributions to one of the most important achievements in […]

$40 for members; $45 for non-members History buff. Humorist. Journalist. National treasure. Join Mo Rocca for an entertaining evening of stories and adventures. With his trademark blend of intelligence, warmth, and humor, Mo will take audiences on a journey through the people, places, and peculiar moments that has made him one of America's most beloved […]

Rabbi Lisa Izes leads an interactive guided conversation about life that weaves general spirituality with a Jewish lens. Topics are drawn from the human condition, antisemitism/hate in our world, holidays, Israel, current events, and more, with a focus on our shared humanity.

$10 or $15 at the door Get ready for a night of nonstop music, dancing, and pure fun at The Ark Theater! We’re bringing together two incredible cover bands for an evening packed with crowd favorites, singalong anthems, and dance-floor hits. Grab your friends, hit the bar, and dance the night away! The Muscle is […]

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 and non-members Full lineup here This memoir follows an Indigenous environmental leader who recounts her childhood in the Amazon and her fight to protect her people's land, culture, and future. Blending personal history with activism, it offers a vivid perspective on resilience, identity, and conservation.  

FREE for members and non-members Join us for a lively conversation about the 2025–2026 Supreme Court term — one of the most consequential terms in recent memory that included decisions on tariffs, conversion therapy, birthright citizenship, voting rights, and more. Leading the conversation is Supreme Court advocate and former Deputy Solicitor General of the United […]

Rabbi Lisa Izes leads an interactive guided conversation about life that weaves general spirituality with a Jewish lens. Topics are drawn from the human condition, antisemitism/hate in our world, holidays, Israel, current events, and more, with a focus on our shared humanity.

Join Us at the Sleepy Hollow Mermaid Festival! On Saturday, July 18, Kingsland Point Park transforms into a waterfront wonderland filled with mermaids, pirates, music, art, food trucks, family activities, and a one-of-a-kind parade on both land and water. This beloved community festival celebrates the beauty, history, and future of the Hudson River while bringing […]

The game will be on, the cash bar will be open with specials throughout the game, and spirits will be high for the grand finale. So bring the family, or some friends or just yourself and have a great time! Want to reserve a table (up to 10 people) for your group? Email TheArkEvents@shamesjcc.org. FREE!

259 N. Central Ave. Hartsdale, NY 10530 $25 cash per person (taxes and gratuity included) Let's do lunch! Tsuru Sushi Asian Cuisine is a friendly restaurant known for a variety of fresh-made Japanese cuisine, including sushi, sashimi, grilled teriyaki, hibachi, noodles, and curry. Your meal includes  soup, salad, your choice of lunch special, beverage, tax, […]

FREE for members and non-members This story moves between past and present, following women whose lives are shaped by war, love, and difficult choices in a French vineyard. As long-buried secrets from World War II begin to surface, they reveal how deeply history can echo through generations. It’s an emotional and immersive story about resilience, […]

What are Jewish summer camps doing right? What can we all learn about building joyful Jewish life for our kids and grandkids? How do we foster strong Jewish identity in our youth that permeates into our wider communities?