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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:20231207T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T150000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T153000
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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:20231210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231210T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162401
CREATED:20231110T202147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231204T191539Z
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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:20231210T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231210T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162401
CREATED:20231107T162155Z
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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:20231211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231211T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162401
CREATED:20231128T175909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T175909Z
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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:20231211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231211T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162401
CREATED:20231206T124507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T124507Z
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SUMMARY:Free Massages
DESCRIPTION:Get a free 10 minute massage at the J! Michelle Pachon has been a New York State Licensed Massage Therapist for nine years now. She specializes in Swedish\, CTT (deep tissue)\, Sports massage and Myofascial release. It’s her goal to help people on their journeys to finding a pain free/manageable life\, and she will be offering complimentary services to JCC members!
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/free-massages/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231211T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162401
CREATED:20231116T193538Z
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SUMMARY:Kitty Cuddle Session
DESCRIPTION:Come spend an hour socializing with kittens and watch your cares melt away! Animal therapy and rescue organization Rock n’ Rescue is bringing a group of adorable (and adoptable!) kittens to the JCC for a mutually good time. Participants can sit on the floor or on chairs; all toys and supplies are included. This session is for adults only and space is limited. \nSuggested donation $10 (all monies go directly to Rock and Rescue)
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/kitty-cuddle-session/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162401
CREATED:20230927T192801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T193442Z
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SUMMARY:From Baptism to B’ Mitzvah: exploring Rituals in Judaism and Christianity
DESCRIPTION:Coming of Age: Confirmations and B’Mitzvahs\nRev Garth Evans\, St. Barnabas\, and Rabbi Jay Stein\, Greenburgh Hebrew Center \nThese discussions by two clergy leaders will explore lifecycle events and rituals through the lens of two different faiths. 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-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162401
CREATED:20231207T191137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231212T004521Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELED Create an NFL Football Bracket (with prizes!)
DESCRIPTION:Love football? How well can you predict the outcome of a game? On Dec. 17\, sixteen NFL games will be played; this program will help you come up with a bracket that is sure to succeed! Football enthusiast and analyst Ayan Adler will get you up to date about today’s NFL teams\, including their recent successes and challenges\, so you can predict which teams will win the upcoming weekend. How many will you guess right? Winners receive a small cash prize. \nThis program is lots of fun and no football experience (or passion) is necessary!
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/design-a-nfl-football-bracket/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162401
CREATED:20231206T163448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T202217Z
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Film Screening: The Levys of Monticello
DESCRIPTION:When Thomas Jefferson died in 1826\, he left behind a mountain of personal debt\, which forced his heirs to sell his beloved Monticello home and all of its possessions to the Levy family. The Levys of Monticello tells the little-known story of this family\, which owned and carefully preserved Monticello for nearly a century. The remarkable story of the Levy family also intersects with the rise of antisemitism and stain of slavery that runs throughout the course of American history.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/wednesday-film-screening-the-levys-of-monticello/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162401
CREATED:20231116T192214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231117T165740Z
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SUMMARY:Latkes\, Lights\, and Live Music!
DESCRIPTION:Adults of all ages are invited to enjoy crispy latkes and a show-stopping toppings board by Kate Sonders Solomon as we toast the 7th night of Hanukkah together. Local Americana band The Sweet Vermouths will play old and new Hannukah favorites along with other uplifting holiday music. BYO chanukiyah for a community lighting at 7 pm! \nBy donation for members; $18 for non-members
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/latkes-lights-and-live-music/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231214T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231214T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162401
CREATED:20231129T184045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T210507Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Pop-Up: Handmade ceramics from local artist Maggie Chow
DESCRIPTION:Products for the homemade with non-leaded glaze\, see here: https://ceramicsbymaggiechow.com/  \n 
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/holiday-pop-up-handmade-ceramics-from-local-artist-maggie-chow/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231215T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231215T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162401
CREATED:20230818T165243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T164924Z
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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-7-2/
LOCATION:Shames JCC
CATEGORIES:Families,Supportive Services
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231219T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231219T114500
DTSTAMP:20260403T162401
CREATED:20231206T165809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231213T201152Z
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SUMMARY:Israeli Culture Connection
DESCRIPTION:Come connect with our Shishin (Junior Israeli ambassador) Noy Laufer\, born in Haifa. Her family currently lives in Moshav Avigdor\, a small village 40 minutes south of Tel Aviv. Noy is spending her gap year after graduating high school working with different institutions. Noy will share her experiences and perspectives as an Israeli. \nLight refreshments will be served.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/israeli-culture-connection/
CATEGORIES:Jewish Life
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231220T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231220T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162401
CREATED:20231026T191530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T191634Z
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SUMMARY:Verve Book Club “The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck\, Mutiny and Murder” by David Grann
DESCRIPTION:On January 28\, 1742\, a ramshackle vessel of patched-together wood and cloth washed up on the coast of Brazil. Inside were thirty emaciated men\, barely alive\,with an extraordinary tale to tell. They were survivors of His Majesty’s Ship the Wager\, a British vessel that had left England in 1740 on a secret mission. The men\, were marooned for months and traversed 2500 miles of storm-wracked seas. They were greeted as heroes. \nBut then…six months later\, another\, even more decrepit craft landed on the coast of Chile. This boat contained just three castaways\, and they told a very different story. As accusations of treachery and murder flew\, the Admiralty convened a court martial to determine who was telling the truth. The stakes were life-and-death—for whomever the court found guilty could hang. \nDavid Grann unearths the deeper meaning of the events\, showing that it was not only the Wager’s captain and crew who were on trial – it was the very idea of empire.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/verve-book-club-the-wager-a-tale-of-shipwreck-mutiny-and-murder-by-david-grann/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231220T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231220T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162401
CREATED:20231204T153425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231204T154817Z
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SUMMARY:Israel at War: A Pivotal Moment
DESCRIPTION:Avi Melamed\, Israeli intelligence analyst\, will lead a special briefing on what led to the October 7 attack on Israel by Hamas and potential outcomes for Israel and the region. This discussion and Q&A session will provide important context to the current state of affairs to increase understanding of why and how the war came to be–and what the future might look like. \nAvi Melamed is a former Israeli intelligence official and senior Arab affairs advisor. He is the founder of Inside the Middle East\, an apolitical non-partisan educational nonprofit providing analysis on current affairs. Ari is the author of Inside the Middle East: Entering a New Era. He has been a featured expert in the media including CNN\, Newsweek\, and USA Today.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/israel-at-war-a-pivotal-moment/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231221T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231221T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162401
CREATED:20231122T144358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T144928Z
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SUMMARY:Out to Lunch with the JCC: Medi Bistro Persian Cuisine
DESCRIPTION:$30 cash per person (taxes\, gratuity\, and parking validation included) \nJoin your fellow foodies for a delicious holiday lunch! Medi Bistro specializes in Persian and Mediterranean food served family style so everyone gets to share. Led by noted tri-state restaurateur Par Shakiban\, Medi Bistro offers a sophisticated but accessible experience in a beautiful atmosphere.  Your lunch will include a salad\, eggplant appetizer\, chicken and beef kabobs\, and rice. \nPlease bring your appetite and $30 cash to pay at the restaurant; this covers all food costs\, tax\, and tip\, and parking validation! \nNOTE ON TRANSPORTATION: This event will be taking place at Medi Bistro\, 50 Main Street\, White Plains\, NY 10606. Parking is metered but the restaurant will validate your ticket. If you need a ride to the restaurant from the JCC or have room in your car for others\, please email cjacobs@shamesjcc.org when you register. \nLocation: 50 Main Street\, White Plains\, NY 10606
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/out-to-lunch-with-the-jcc-medi-bistro-persian-cuisine/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231227T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231227T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162401
CREATED:20231129T182545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231213T201354Z
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SUMMARY:Feldenkrais Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Discover how you can move more intelligently\, comfortably\, intuitively\, freely and powerfully in this all levels workshop. Join Feldenkrais Practitioner Doron Tadmor as he guides you through this fascinating\, fun\, and transformative somatic education method. Feldenkrais uses gentle movement and directed attention to help people learn new and more effective ways of living the life they want. \nParticipants have the choice of lying down on a mat or sitting on a chair.  Feldenkrais is for every body! Please wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat if you like. We will also have ones available.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/feldenkrais-workshop/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240103T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240103T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162401
CREATED:20231129T201945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T175318Z
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SUMMARY:Hot Topics
DESCRIPTION:FREE for members and non-members \nCome discuss the week’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\, and civil discussion. Feel free to bring your lunch and/or a friend!
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/hot-topics-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240105T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240105T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162401
CREATED:20231206T174958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T202112Z
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SUMMARY:Challenging Times\, Ageless Insights Climate Crisis: What Do Our Sages Say?
DESCRIPTION:Our ancestors lived their lives in sync with the environment around them. Their lives were tied to the agricultural cycles and moon phases. When the rain did not fall in its season\, they prayed and fasted. We will unpack what our Jewish texts say about responding to environmental changes and how they are relevant to our present climate crisis.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/challenging-times-ageless-insights-climate-crisis-what-do-our-sages-say/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240108T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162401
CREATED:20231109T141606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T141636Z
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SUMMARY:Putin and the Roots of Russian Invasion (Part II)
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-ii/
CATEGORIES:Renard Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240108T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240108T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162401
CREATED:20231220T155018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T155018Z
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SUMMARY:The Rosenberg Trial: A Dramatic Transcript Reading
DESCRIPTION:In 1951\, the US government accused Julius and Ethel Rosenberg of spying for the Soviet Union. The case reverberated around the world\, damaging the relationship between the US and the USSR as well as sending shockwaves into an already traumatized Jewish community still recovering from the Holocaust. The Rosenbergs’ conviction and execution may be a familiar story to many– but the trial itself is not. In this program\, Aytan Adler will lead participants in a dramatic reading of the edited trial transcript. Much like a table reading for a play\, participants will be assigned parts (judge\, attorney\, plaintiff\, etc.) with time for discussion. Bring your curiosity and creative spirit!
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/the-rosenberg-trial-a-dramatic-transcript-reading/
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SUMMARY:A Tree of Life: The Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting
DESCRIPTION:A Tree of Life\, directed by Trish Adlesic\, recounts the aftermath of the deadliest anti-Semitic attack in US history. Through the lens of survivors\, families\, and the community that bore the brunt of this tragic event\, the film paints a stark yet inspiring picture of resilience and unity in the face of hate. Running time is 80 minutes + time for discussion.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/a-tree-of-life-the-pittsburgh-synagogue-shooting/
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240110T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240110T201500
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CREATED:20231212T165232Z
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SUMMARY:Foreign Affairs Discussion Group: Can the IMF Still Rescue the World Economy?
DESCRIPTION:The IMF is perhaps the most important and least understood global economic institution in the world today. But it has lost some of its mojo since the backlash against globalization started a few years ago—a globalization that it helped encourage through its free-market policy prescriptions. How relevant is it in a more shock-prone world that is increasingly nationalistic\, protectionist\, and anti-democratic? And what is it doing to address today’s serious global crises? \n 
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/foreign-affairs-discussion-group-how-can-the-imf-uplift-the-global-economy/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240111T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240111T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162401
CREATED:20231221T182832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T170140Z
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SUMMARY:J Sports Academy Open House
DESCRIPTION:Questions about camp and want to learn more? Come meet camp leadership to hear more about our programs! \nAt J Sports Academy\, young athletes will spend their summer receiving professional coaching\, developing skills\, and most importantly\, having fun. Utilizing the extraordinary facilities of The Masters School in Dobbs Ferry\, J Sports Academy provides participants with four hours of training in either basketball\, soccer\, or tennis\, along with swimming\, sports electives\, and other camp activities.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/j-sports-academy-open-house/
CATEGORIES:Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240114T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162401
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T204619Z
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SUMMARY:Moving To Stillness: A Special 90 Minute Yoga Class
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to offer you an opportunity to experience three of our yoga instructors simultaneously while moving you through three different genres of yoga.  First\, Lisa will take you through movement and breathwork to develop strength and mobility.  Next\, you will experience Yin yoga where Kimberly will guide you into gentle poses\, allowing the body\, mind\, and emotions the time to settle and release. The final part of the class will be led by Bari\, including postures\, mantras\, and delicious guided relaxation and sound healing. \nPlease bring a Yoga Mat and a blanket or large towel.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/moving-to-stillness-a-special-90-minute-yoga-class/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240115T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240115T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162401
CREATED:20231220T160442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231221T192832Z
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SUMMARY:MLK Day of Service
DESCRIPTION:There is strength in numbers and power in shared purpose. \nThis MLK Day\, January 15\, 2024\, the Shames JCC is joining UJA and a variety of partners from across New York to work together toward a stronger future for all. \nJoin us at the J for meaningful volunteer opportunities that will make a difference in the lives of individuals\, our community\, and the greater community to which we all belong. Families can decorate and pack “Blizzard Boxes”\, which contain the makings of a complete meal\, for food pantries around Westchester and the Bronx. Adults will work with our Generation Forward volunteers to sort medical supplies for the Afya Foundation to distribute to crisis settings around the world. \nWe have opportunities for all ages\, in 90-minute shifts throughout the day. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/mlk-day-of-service-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240116T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162401
CREATED:20231207T194234Z
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SUMMARY:Exploring Rituals in Judaism and Christianity Marriage and Divorce
DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbi Jay Stein of Greenburgh Hebrew Center and Reverend Gareth Evans of St. Barnabas Episcopal Church to explore marriage and divorce rituals through the lens of two different faiths. \nIn the Jewish tradition\, marriage is called kiddushin\, which means to make something holy. Sometimes\, a couple cannot and should not stay together\, therefore needing to uncouple. Just as both the Jewish and Christian faiths have a way of consecrating the union\, both seek to find ways of permitting a couple to move on in the hopes that the love they once held for each other might direct them as to how to separate. Join us as we explore rituals and scriptures from both faiths to help people mark these milestones in their lives. \nThis lecture is a part of the From Baptism to B’ Mitzvah: Exploring Rituals in Judaism and Christianity series.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/from-baptism-to-b-mitzvah-exploring-rituals-in-judaism-and-christianity-marriage-and-divorce/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240117T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240117T140000
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CREATED:20240103T185825Z
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SUMMARY:Out to Lunch with the JCC: O Mandarin Chinese restaurant
DESCRIPTION:Join your fellow foodies for our next lunch outing to the beloved O Mandarin Restaurant in Hartsdale! Your meal includes your choice of soup\, lunch entree\, plus tea or coffee. O Mandarin is known for its freshly prepared and creative Chinese cuisine served in an elegant dining room. \nThe menu is suitable for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. The cost is $20 per person (to be brought in cash)\, and includes all taxes and gratuity.  Bring your appetite and a friend\, or come make new ones! These events are always lots of fun and are open to all. \n$20 cash covers all food\, tax\, and tip \nNOTE: We will be meeting at O Mandarin\, 361 N Central Ave in Hartsdale\, NY 10530\, located in the same strip mall as H Mart. There is plenty of parking available. If you need a ride to the restaurant from the JCC or have room in your car for others\, please email cjacobs@shamesjcc.org when you register. \n 
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/out-to-lunch-with-the-jcc-o-mandarin-chinese-restaurant/
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment
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