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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231211T100000
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SUMMARY:Climate Resiliency and What You Can do with Nidia Martinez
DESCRIPTION:Geoscience research demonstrates unequivocally that climate is rapidly changing and that trends in global temperature are on the rise. We are already observing changes in chronic risk (e.g. heat\, sea level rise)\, and changes in the frequency and severity of shock events (i.e.: hurricanes\, flooding\, wildfires). But there is room for hope. Climate scientist Nidia Martinez will show a few examples of how the private and public sectors combat climate change\, and will discuss actions you can take as an individual or in the community. \nAbout the Presenter: Nidia is Director for the Climate Risk Resilience group at Howden Based in New York where she leads global catastrophe\, climate analytics\, and insurance transactions/advisory to create a complete framework for risk management that supports the evolving need of business to address the climate emergency. Nidia holds a Ph D in physical oceanography from the University of Hamburg and a Science Master’s degree from the University of Buenos Aires. In 2013 her research conducted at Scripps Institution of Oceanography on data assimilation was awarded by the NASA MPOWIR Speaker Award Series and presented at Goddard Space Flight Center. Nidia is also an invited lecturer in the Financial Sustainability program at Fordham University in New York.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/climate-resiliency-and-what-you-can-do-with-nidia-martinez/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231210T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231210T120000
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SUMMARY:Family Hanukkah Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate Hanukkah as a community! This year will feature musician Joannas ‘n Bananas with a live musical performance. We will light the menorah together\, do Hanukkah crafts\, and have some Hanukkah and Israeli-inspired snacks. FREE
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/family-hanukkah-celebration/
CATEGORIES:Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231210T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180856
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SUMMARY:Holiday Pop-Up: Artisanal Crafts
DESCRIPTION:Handmade crafts\, artworks\, and other innovative creations from neurodiverse artists
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/holiday-pop-up-artisanal-crafts/
CATEGORIES:Holiday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180856
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SUMMARY:Northern Westchester Hanukkah Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a family-friendly Hannukkah celebration! We will have a live musical performance by Joannas ‘n Bananas and Hanukkah crafts. We’ll be collecting cans of tuna and chicken for food pantries around Westchester. Light snacks will be served. \nPlease purchase a ticket for each person.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/northern-westchester-hanukkah-celebration/
LOCATION:The Masters School\, 49 Clinton Avenue\, Dobbs Ferry\, NY
CATEGORIES:Families,Holiday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180856
CREATED:20231113T215240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T215240Z
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SUMMARY:Inclusively Sweet: Holiday Dessert Creations for All
DESCRIPTION:Get into the holiday spirit with our inclusive holiday dessert baking class! Amy Payne has thoughtfully designed this class to ensure that everyone\, regardless of their abilities\, can participate and create delicious festive baked goods. Together\, we will bake\, create\, and celebrate the joy of the holidays with some sweet treats!
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/inclusively-sweet-holiday-dessert-creations-for-all/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180856
CREATED:20231129T182931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T182931Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Pop-Up: Jewels of the East
DESCRIPTION:Embroidery and jewelry from around the world
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/holiday-pop-up-jewels-of-the-east/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231205T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180856
CREATED:20231110T194349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T192916Z
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SUMMARY:Building Your Personal Brand with Broad River
DESCRIPTION:Join other women for a panel discussion on ‘Personal Branding for Everyone\,’ where we bring together diverse perspectives to explore the art of building and maintaining a personal brand. \nWhether you’re an entrepreneur\, a corporate professional\, a community leader\, or volunteer\, this panel promises inspiration and practical takeaways for building and enhancing your personal brand. Hear from panelists on what has shaped their personal brands and explore how personal branding extends beyond the professional realm and impacts career growth\, community engagement\, and fostering an inclusive environment. \nLight snacks and beverages will be served. \nAbout the Presenters: \nJoanne Louis-Paul is a Rockland native in love with the Hudson Valley. As the HV Music Matchmaker\, she pairs event organizers with just the right stellar talent for their festivities. She also enjoys bringing professionals together through Hudson Valley United Freelancers + Entrepreneurs\, her resource hub and business community on Facebook. \nDanielle Centofanti-Davidson is the owner and founder of Main St. Business Strategies\, a marketing practice for small & medium-sized businesses in Westchester\, the Hudson Valley\, and surrounding NY area. Prior to starting her business in January 2021\, Danielle worked in PR and advertising managing clients including Target\, Hasbro\, and Nissan. Her work showcases how creativity drives performance\, and she is now executing that formula for makers and businesses of all kinds in our area. \nDanielle is also the president of the Rivertowns Chamber of Commerce which supports business and economic growth\, networking\, and marketing opportunities for small businesses across Westchester County. \nDalia Valdes has quickly risen the real estate ranks and made her mark in the luxury residential market in the distinctive New York City suburbs of Scarsdale\, Irvington\, and the surrounding Rivertowns\, brokering over millions of dollars in sales each year. Fluent in English and Spanish\, she has relocated clients through Sotheby’s International Realty’s exclusive worldwide network and in collaboration with Sotheby’s Auction House. Dalia is one of a select group of brokers in New York City\, London\, Moscow\, and other major cities with a vast client database providing extensive real estate opportunities for sellers and buyers. \nPrior to entering into real estate\, Dalia earned her MBA from New York University and worked in finance as a corporate professional at Philip Morris\, where she traveled throughout Latin America\, Europe\, and the United States. \nAbout the facilitator: \nLaurie Hirsch Schulz is the founder of Broad River and the president of the board of the Westchester Youth Alliance. Through her business LHS Coaching\, Laurie partners with career explorers\, solopreneurs\, and non-profit founders to navigate through change to clarify\, embrace and activate new opportunities.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/broad-river-building-your-personal-brand/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231205T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231205T194500
DTSTAMP:20260403T180856
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SUMMARY:Book Club: Western Lane: A Novel by Chetna Maroo
DESCRIPTION:This coming-of-age story–shortlisted for the prestigious 2023 Man Booker prize–follows a young\, grieving squash player in her personal and professional journey. Member Jeremy Hopwood will facilitate a conversation about this “enthralling first novel about grief\, sisterhood\, and a young athlete’s struggle to transcend herself.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/book-clubwestern-lane-a-novel-by-chetna-maroo/
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231205T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231205T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180856
CREATED:20231110T201823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T213103Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Pop-Up: Hastings Refill Room
DESCRIPTION:Bring in a bottle (or three!) and stock up on eco-friendly\, zero-waste household and body products.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/holiday-pop-up-handmade-jewelry/
CATEGORIES:Holiday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231204T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180856
CREATED:20231109T135618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T135618Z
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SUMMARY:Putin and the Roots of Russian Invasion (Part I)
DESCRIPTION:In this two-session series\, Professor Jess Velona explores how Putin’s autocracy and invasion of Ukraine have strong parallels throughout modern Russian history. The discussion will examine how Tsarist and Soviet Communist regimes\, for all of their differences\, exhibited commonalities including a penchant for imperial expansion\, suppression of ethnic and national traditions\, and scorn for democracy and individual rights. We’ll explore how this culminated in the Gulag\, the Great Terror\, deliberate famine in Ukraine\, the consequences of the Soviet collapse\, and finally\, how these events led to Putin’s fight to restore Russia’s imperial glory. \nAbout the Presenter: Jess Velona has taught courses on Russian history\, the Nazi regime\, and other topics at Fordham University’s College at 60 and NYU’s School of Professional Studies\, as well as African American history at CUNY’s College of Staten Island. He has been a Lecturer-in-Law at Columbia Law School since 2006.  Jess graduated from Harvard College and received an MA in history from NYU before completing Columbia Law School. He was a law clerk for then-Judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg\,  As a one time candidate for public office in Manhattan and former aide to Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan\, Jess loves sharing his passion for politics and history with students and adult audiences across the New York metropolitan area.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/putin-and-the-roots-of-russian-invasion-part-i/
CATEGORIES:Renard Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231203T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231203T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180856
CREATED:20231116T190332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T193557Z
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SUMMARY:Tension Release and Tea with Orly (in Hebrew!)
DESCRIPTION:Need to get rid of some tension (don’t we all)? Join Orly Kobi\, born in Israel\, for a functional movement workshop to relieve stress in your body and get you feeling good. Conducted [mostly] in Hebrew\, this session will promote relaxation through stretching and focused movement\, all while listening to uplifting Israeli music. Afterwards we’ll have time to connect over tea and cookies. No experience is necessary and non-Hebrew speakers are welcome to attend!
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/tension-release-and-tea-with-orly-in-hebrew/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231202T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231202T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180856
CREATED:20231110T202535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T210608Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Pop-Up: Handmade Jewelry
DESCRIPTION:Purchase one-of-a-kind creations handmade by Alla Stoyan!
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/holiday-pop-up-handmadejewelry/
CATEGORIES:Holiday
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231130T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231130T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180856
CREATED:20231113T214529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T214529Z
UID:29338-1701349200-1701356400@www.shamesjcc.org
SUMMARY:Pasta Together: An Inclusive Culinary Experience
DESCRIPTION:Indulge your senses in our inclusive pasta cooking class designed for adults of all abilities! Join Amy Payne for a culinary adventure where participants both with and without special needs come together to learn the art of making pasta from scratch. Whether you are a pasta enthusiast looking to brush up on your skills or a beginner who is eager to explore the kitchen\, Amy’s class offers a supportive space where each person can actively participate and contribute.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/pasta-together-an-inclusive-culinary-experience/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180856
CREATED:20231110T180401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T180401Z
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SUMMARY:Sibspace Lecture Series: Sibling Perspective Panel (in partnership with Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan)
DESCRIPTION:This virtual panel will highlight the experiences and voices of siblings of those with disabilities. The event is open to all who want to better understand the unique perspectives of these siblings.Advanced registration is required. Zoom information will be sent to registrants prior to the program.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/sibspace-lecture-series-sibling-perspective-panel-in-partnership-with-marlene-meyerson-jcc-manhattan/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180856
CREATED:20231026T190107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T190342Z
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SUMMARY:Verve Book Club “The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store” by James McBride
DESCRIPTION:“A murder mystery locked inside a Great American Novel . . . Charming\, smart\, heart-blistering\, and heart-healing.” —Danez Smith\, The New York Times Book Review \nFrom James McBride\, author of the National Book Award–winning The Good Lord Bird\, comes a novel about small-town secrets and the people who keep them. In 1972\, when workers in Pottstown\, Pennsylvania\, were digging the foundations for a new development\, the last thing they expected to find was a skeleton at the bottom of a well. Who the skeleton was and how it got there were two of the long-held secrets kept by the residents of Chicken Hill\, the dilapidated neighborhood where immigrant Jews and African Americans lived side by side and shared ambitions and sorrows. \nAs these characters’ stories overlap and deepen\, it becomes clear how much the people who live on the margins struggle and what they must do to survive. When the truth is finally revealed about what happened on Chicken Hill and the part the town’s white establishment played in it\, McBride shows us that even in dark times\, it is love and community-heaven and earth-that sustain us.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/verve-book-club-the-heaven-and-earth-grocery-store-by-james-mcbride/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180856
CREATED:20231110T201416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T202608Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Pop-Up: Ariane's Jewel Box
DESCRIPTION:Give a loved one some truly unique and special jewelry this year from Ariane’s Jewel Box!
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/holiday-pop-up-arianes-jewel-box/
CATEGORIES:Holiday
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231128T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231128T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180856
CREATED:20231110T201215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T202348Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Pop-Up:  Fused-glass Housewares
DESCRIPTION:Shop from a beautiful selection of houseware handmade by Abe Rosenthal.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/holiday-pop-up-fused-glass-housewares/
CATEGORIES:Holiday
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231127T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231127T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180856
CREATED:20231107T161803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231107T162016Z
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SUMMARY:Caregiver Conversation Circle
DESCRIPTION:FREE for members and nonmembers \nDo you care for a family member with chronic illness or special needs? Join our conversation circle to connect with others in a similar situation. Groups can serve as an invaluable tool to help ourselves and others deal with the consequences of being a family caregiver. 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 be facilitated by longtime social worker\, Joanne Reed. Coffee and tea will be served.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/caregiver-conversation-circle/
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231127T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231127T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180856
CREATED:20231026T184316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T152440Z
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SUMMARY:From Preschool to Pickleball: The History of the JCC in Westchester
DESCRIPTION:Ever wonder how the Shames JCC came to be? Drawing on written and photographic archives\, local historian Walter Schwartz will take us from the 1920s\, when the Jews of Yonkers first joined together to fund and develop a Jewish Community Center\, to the thriving JCC you know and love today. \nAbout the presenter: Former judge Walter Schwartz has served as the Ardsley Village Historian\, a longtime Village Justice in Westchester\, and member of the Board of Trustees for the Westchester County Historical Society. He  has authored articles on local history in the Westchester Historian among other publications\, and has spoken to historical societies in Ardsley\, Dobbs Ferry\, Irvington\, Greenburgh\, and Briarcliff. Walter is an enthusiastic member of the JCC and lives in White Plains with his family.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/from-preschool-to-pickleball-the-history-of-the-jcc-in-westchester/
CATEGORIES:Renard Lecture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231125T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231125T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180856
CREATED:20231116T171028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T171028Z
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SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Zumba Dance Jam
DESCRIPTION:What’s better than one Zumba instructor? How about all three of your favorites for a 90 minute sweat session! Come join your J favorites Yolanda\, Gabby\, and Julie from 9:30-11:00 am the Saturday after Thanksgiving for a Zumba Master Class. \nBring your friends! Members $10/Non-members $20
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/thanksgiving-zumba-dance-jam/
CATEGORIES:Community-Wide Program,Fitness,Holiday
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231120T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180856
CREATED:20231026T183951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T140300Z
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SUMMARY:Evan Weiner presents Jewish Comics
DESCRIPTION:In 1978\, it was estimated that 80 percent of American stand-up comics were Jewish. Acts such as the Marx Brothers\, Jack Benny\, and Fanny Brice filled the early comic world from vaudeville to film and radio. This talk will explore Jewish comics and their effect on our culture\, from the slapstick of The Three Stooges to Borscht Belt comedians like Freddie Roman to modern day comedians Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/weiner-presents-jewish-comics/
CATEGORIES:Renard Lecture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231119T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231119T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180856
CREATED:20231110T201025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T201025Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Pop-Up: Hanukkah candles from Irvington’s Boy Scout Troop 55
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the J to get your Hanukkah candles and support the local Boy Scouts!
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/holiday-pop-up-hanukkah-candles-from-irvingtons-boy-scout-troop-55-2/
CATEGORIES:Holiday
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231117T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231117T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180856
CREATED:20230818T165206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T162941Z
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SUMMARY:Friday Night Sensory Friendly Swim
DESCRIPTION:Friday Night Sensory Friendly Swim\nJoin us for our monthly Friday night free-swim to families who have an immediate member with a special need. The pool will be exclusively reserved for this event\, so that we can ensure a sensory-friendly pool environment for a fun family night out! \nPlease note:\n-We ask that at least one person over the age of 18 accompany the individual with a supportive need to ensure safety.\n-Swim levels will be determined upon arrival. For those who wish to swim in the deep end\, a swim test will be conducted.\n-If your family member needs 1:1 assistance\, we ask that you please come prepared to get in the pool with them or ensure they are accompanied by someone in the pool over 18 who can support their needs.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/family-friday-swim-under-the-stars-6-2/
LOCATION:Shames JCC
CATEGORIES:Families,Supportive Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180856
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SUMMARY:An Israeli Teen Perspective: What’s Happening in Israel?
DESCRIPTION:Across Westchester County\, several local families host “Shinshinim” who are Israeli high school graduates serving as emissaries to Jewish communities and engaging in meaningful service work prior to their mandatory engagement in the Israeli army.  Teens ages 14 and up are invited to come to hear from these Shinshinim about their personal ties to current events in a moderated discussion and question-and-answer session. Registration is strictly required.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/an-israeli-teen-perspective-whats-happening-in-israel/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180856
CREATED:20231003T174100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T214044Z
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SUMMARY:Women’s Circle: Building Body Confidence and Trust
DESCRIPTION:Whether we realize it or not\, feelings about our body underscore many of our most important relationships including with food\, health\, and our deeper selves. Join body image coach\, nutritionist\, and author Amelia Sherry MPH\, RD for new insights into the concept of body confidence.  You’ll learn practical tools and strategies to  build a positive body image for yourself\, your children\, and your grandchildren that lasts throughout life. \n$10 members/$15 non-members
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/womens-circle-advocating-for-your-health-care-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T201500
DTSTAMP:20260403T180856
CREATED:20230919T113637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T172847Z
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SUMMARY:Will the Hamas Attack Halt the Transition to a New Middle East?
DESCRIPTION:In recent years\, following the tumult of the Arab Spring and turmoil in Syria\, Lebanon\, and Iraq\, some key Middle Eastern countries showed signs of moving toward peace and economic stability. The October 7 attack by Hamas on Israel threatens to undermine these prospects\, delaying or even destroying the progress under the Abraham Accords. What are the potential outcomes for the region–and how can Israel and the US minimize the damage done by Hamas and keep the region focused on stability and economic advancement? \nAbout the facilitator: David Cheney is an international economics writer\, instructor\, and trainer for international and educational institutions. He has held a variety of positions at the International Monetary Fund and has provided communications and writing support for a number of multilateral institutions including the World Bank\, Inter-American Development Bank and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank. David has served as an adjunct professor of Global Economics and Writing at NYU and currently runs two foreign affairs discussion groups at the Manhattan JCC and Scarsdale Adult School.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/foreign-affairs-discussion-group-can-the-imf-still-rescue-the-world-economy/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180856
CREATED:20231025T200958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T200958Z
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SUMMARY:Friendsgiving Potluck Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Bring your lunch and a dessert to share with friends new and not-new for a friendsgiving potluck at the JCC! We’ll gather to celebrate all we’re grateful for in our JCC community. Beverages and extra dessert on us! \nNOTE: Please include a list of ingredients with your dish in case of allergies.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/friendsgiving-potluck-lunch/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180856
CREATED:20230927T192424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T193356Z
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SUMMARY:New Babies: Bris\, Baby Namings\, and Baptisms
DESCRIPTION:With Rev Garth Evans\, St. Barnabas\, and Rabbi Jay Stein\, Greenburgh Hebrew Center \nThis discussion is part of the Baptism to B’ Mitzvah: exploring Rituals in Judaism and Christianity lecture series. Across diverse religions and cultures\, there are ceremonies and traditions acknowledging a child’s maturation and entrance into adulthood. We will examine how Jews and Christians mark these transitions and how the communal responsibilities of young adults in each faith develop and evolve.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/from-baptism-to-b-mitzvah-exploring-rituals-in-judaism-and-christianity/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231113T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231113T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180856
CREATED:20231026T183809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T140607Z
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SUMMARY:Beyond Google: Genealogical Methods to Finding People Online with Ron Arons
DESCRIPTION:Want to reconnect with an old friend? Want to find a good doctor or attorney? Learn the methods genealogists such as Ron Arons use to track down or simply discover living relatives. Beyond Google\, we’ll discuss how to use professional websites\, people directories\, court and other government records\, ‘aggregation’ websites\, and of course\, social networking platforms. You’ll learn that by using these websites together\, their synergies can provide even more fantastic search results. \nAbout the Presenter: Ron is currently the Secretary for the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies. He has given more than five hundred presentations internationally on topics of Jewish criminality\, Jewish genealogy\, research methodology\, technology\, and data visualization. Ron is the author of three books and has a B.S. in Engineering from Princeton University and an MBA from the University of Chicago.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/beyond-google-genealogical-methods-to-finding-people-online-with-ron-arons/
CATEGORIES:Renard Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231112T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231112T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180856
CREATED:20231019T201033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231020T171519Z
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SUMMARY:That's How The Light Gets In: A Musical Tribute to Leonard Cohen
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon of music and connection in honor of Leonard Cohen’s 7th yahrzeit. \nNobel laureate and modern-day prophet Leonard Cohen’s timeless body of work as a songwriter\, performer\, and poet spans more than 50 years and explores religion\, politics\, isolation\, love\, and mortality. His creations delved fearlessly into the essence of human existence\, often doing so through the lens of Jewish history\, texts\, and tradition. \nAs we commemorate his 7th yahrzeit\, join guitarist Dan Nadel\, vocalist Shira Averbuch\, and drummer Satoshi Takeishi for a tribute celebrating Cohen’s life and music. After the concert\, we’ll gather for wine and light snacks. \nWhere: The concert will take place in the Experiential Theater at The Masters School 49 Clinton Ave. Dobbs Ferry NY. The theater is inside the Fonseca Center and is handicap accessible. Plenty of parking is on site. \nWhen: The show runs from 3-4:15 and will be immediately followed by a casual reception in the Sharon Room. \nWho: This event is organized by a consortium of Rivertowns synagogues including Temple Beth Abraham\, Temple Beth Shalom\, Pleasantville Community Synagogue\, Woodlands Community Temple\, and Greenburgh Hebrew Center\, and generously sponsored by UJA-Federation of NY. It is geared towards adults 55+ but all are welcome! \nAbout the Performers: \nShira Averbuch \nNamed “the golden-voiced singer” by The New York Times\, Shira Averbuch\, is a NYC based Israeli-American singer-songwriter and actor. She serves as the Artist in Residence at B’nai Jeshurun Synagogue in NYC. \nBorn in upstate NY to Israeli parents\, Shira split her time growing up between Israel and the States. After finishing her service in the Israeli Army Band\, Shira moved to NYC and graduated from The New School with a BFA in Musical Theater with a minor in Music Therapy. Shira has recorded two albums and found her place sharing her healing song in both the Jewish world and the world at large. She is set to release new music in 2024. \nDan Nadel \nDan Nadel is an Israeli-born guitarist and composer\, whose personal style combines flamenco\, jazz\, and Middle Eastern influences. His debut album\, Brooklyn Prayer\, was released in 2005 to critical acclaim\, and was followed by recordings and performances as a bandleader\, a solo performing artist\, and an in-demand collaborator. \nNadel is the music director for Congregation B’nai Jeshurun in Manhattan and director of the 92NY’s new program Bridges in Sound. He attended the jazz program at the prestigious “Thelma Yellin” High School of the Arts in Tel Aviv\, before completing his three-year army duty as the guitarist for the IDF’s Air Force Band. He is a graduate of the BFA jazz program at The New School in NYC and has studied with jazz masters Billy Harper\, Hal Galper\, Cecil McBee in NY\, and flamenco guitarist Antonio Moya in Seville\, Spain.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/thats-how-the-light-gets-in-a-musical-tribute-to-leonard-cohen/
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment,Community-Wide Program
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