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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231219T110000
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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:20260403T175445
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231221T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231221T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175445
CREATED:20231122T144358Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231227T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231227T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175445
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240103T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240103T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175445
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240105T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240105T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175445
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240108T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175445
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:20260403T175445
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240110T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240110T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175445
CREATED:20240105T180650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T180650Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260403T175445
CREATED:20231212T165232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231213T184623Z
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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:20260403T175445
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:20260403T175445
CREATED:20240102T204449Z
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:20260403T175445
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:20260403T175445
CREATED:20231207T194234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T154603Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260403T175445
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240118T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240118T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175445
CREATED:20231208T121301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T204726Z
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SUMMARY:Reel To Real Film and Discussion Series: Misery
DESCRIPTION:Join Scott Bloom\, LCSW-R and film enthusiast\, for the kick-off to a new series that explores cinematic themes and how they play out in real life. The first selection is Misery\, directed by Rob Reiner and based on the book by Stephen King. \nOne of the more curious phenomena of our time and culture is fandom and the rise of we-ness–the fanatical affinity that people have for sports teams\, rock stars\, and celebrities. In Misery\, danger awaits when psychic boundaries become so blurred that a person doesn’t know where fantasy begins and ends.  Misery sets the stage for us to discuss the role of we-ness in our culture and how symbiotic relationships– with each other and within ourselves– are more pervasive than we care to acknowledge. \nProgram schedule:\n6:30: Dinner available \n7:00: Welcome & Introduction to the film \n7:15: Film begins \n9:00-10:00: Discussion (stay as long as you like!) \nAbout the presenter: Scott Bloom has spent his 33-year career at the intersection of mental health\, schools\, and communities. He was the founding director of School Mental Health Services for the New York City Department of Education\, where he built a city-wide system of mental health services and resources in over 1800 city schools to better serve the needs of 1.2 million students and families. Mr. Bloom has certification as a psychotherapist and a private practice and supervision in New York City. He is currently the director of special projects at New York Psychotherapy and Counseling Center.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/reel-to-real-film-and-discussion-series-misery/
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240122T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240122T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175445
CREATED:20231206T174709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T202019Z
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SUMMARY:Ossining Artist Alfred Algate and the Most Ambitious Exploring Expedition You’ve Never Heard Of
DESCRIPTION:Alfred Agate was the illustrator for one of the most ambitious and largest scientific exploratory expeditions that you‘ve never heard of – an epic voyage that sailed to South America\, the South Pacific\, Australia\, New Zealand\, Antarctica\, the West Coast of North America\, the Philippines\, and Indonesia. He was born in Sparta\, now part of Ossining\, and was a very successful portrait and miniature painter before he went to sea. In this image-packed talk\, Ossining Town Historian Caroline Curvan presents a fascinating piece of little-known local history. \nAbout the presenter: Caroline Curvan is the current Ossining town historian. She is also a professional researcher\, writer\, and Broadway stage manager\, as well as a teacher of English composition\, literature\, and research at the college level. Caroline’s recent career highlights include co-authoring Croton Point Park: Westchester’s Jewel on the Hudson\, serving as the lead researcher for the PBS/American Masters documentary Laura Ingalls Wilder: Prairie to Page\, and being the stage manager for Broadway shows including The Kite Runner\, The Collaboration\, Kinky Boots\, and Chicago.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/the-most-ambitious-exploring-expedition-youve-never-heard-of-ossining-artist-alfred-agate-and-the-us-exploring-expedition-of-1838-1842/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240123T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240123T120000
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SUMMARY:Israeli Culture Connection with Noy
DESCRIPTION:Come connect with our Shishin (Junior Israeli ambassador) Noy Laufer\, born in Haifa. Noy is spending her gap year after graduating high school working with different institutions. In a roundtable conversation\, she will share her experiences and perspectives as an Israeli. Light refreshments will be served.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/israeli-culture-connection-with-noy/
CATEGORIES:Jewish Life
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240124T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240124T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175445
CREATED:20231030T140915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T180333Z
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SUMMARY:Games and More
DESCRIPTION:FREE for members and non-members \nGrab a friend or meet a new one over a good game. We provide Scrabble\, playing cards\, Rummikub\, Mah Jongg\, Othello\, chess\, and more; you’re also welcome to bring your own. Feel free to bring your lunch!
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/games-and-more/
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240124T140000
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SUMMARY:Verve Goes to the Movies at Jacob Burns
DESCRIPTION:Shortlisted for Best International Feature for the 2024 Academy Awards® \nWinner of the Grand Prix at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival \nCommandant of Auschwitz Rudolf Höss (Christian Friedel)\, along with his wife Hedwig (played by Anatomy of a Fall‘s Sandra Hüller)\, strive to build a dream life for their family in a house and garden next to the camp. Based on the novel by Martin Amis\, The Zone of Interest forces us to take a cold look at the mundanity behind an unforgivable brutality. Running time 106 minutes. \nParticipants are responsible for their open transportation and carpooling is available – email cjacobs@shamesjcc.org by Jan. 21 if you want to share a ride.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/verve-goes-to-the-movies-at-jacob-burns/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175445
CREATED:20240112T185512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240112T185512Z
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SUMMARY:Tu B’Shevat Pop-up
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Tu B’Shevat\, the Jewish Birthday of the Trees\, with Yanira in the lobby! Join us for a joyful gathering as we plant parsley\, a symbolic herb used at the Passover table. Let’s come together to honor nature and embrace the spirit of growth and renewal on this special occasion.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/tu-bshevat-pop-up/
CATEGORIES:Jewish Life
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240126T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240126T230000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175445
CREATED:20231206T125338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T173822Z
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SUMMARY:Trip to Prayer for the French Republic on Broadway
DESCRIPTION:Join your JCC friends for an evening on Broadway! Prayer for the French Republic\, written by “Bad Jews” author Joshua Harmon\, tells the story of a family grappling with contemporary and historical antisemitism in France. In 1944\, a Jewish couple in Paris desperately awaits news of their missing family. More than 70 years later\, the couple’s great-grandchildren find themselves facing the same question as their ancestors: “Are we safe?” The New York Times calls it “thought-provoking\, heart-wrenching and wickedly funny.” Don’t miss your chance to see the play that won the 2022 Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for Best New Off-Broadway Play! \nLocation: Samuel J. Friedman Theater\, 261 West 47th Street \n$85 for members; $100 for non-members includes tickets and transportation to and from the JCC by private coach bus \nThe show begins at 8 PM and runs for 3 hours including 2 intermissions. Comfortable transportation to and from the theater from the JCC is included; the bus will leave the JCC at 5:45 PM and return after the event at approximately 11:45 PM. If you’re interested in attending but do NOT need transportation\, please email cjacobs@shamesjcc.org after you register.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/pffr/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240127T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240127T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175445
CREATED:20240105T171329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T171912Z
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SUMMARY:An Hour of WOW
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate a year of WOW with an extra special class; all four of your WOW instructors\, 14 stations\, and 15 extra minutes! We will be using the entire gymnasium (basketball) and will have space for 2 people per station (28 total).
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/an-hour-of-wow/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240127T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240127T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175445
CREATED:20240105T173946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T175113Z
UID:29723-1706356800-1706362200@www.shamesjcc.org
SUMMARY:Makeup Exploration (Fashion\, Beauty\, and Bonding Women’s Group)
DESCRIPTION:Ages 18+ \nThis social group intends to provide a special\, welcoming place for folks identifying as females with disabilities to come together and connect. In partnership with professionals from Neiman Marcus\, we will learn make-up\, hair\, and fashion techniques in a fun\, supportive environment that celebrates diverse beauty. We have four sessions scheduled for this winter/spring. Participants may register for all or select sessions. See all sessions here. \nFor our first session\, we will be learning about and experimenting with makeup. Whether you’re a makeup enthusiast or just starting your beauty journey\, join us and a makeup artist from Neiman Marcus for an afternoon of empowering discussions\, inclusive tutorials\, and connection amongst a community that embraces and highlights diverse beauty.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/makeup-exploration-fashion-beauty-and-bonding-womens-group/
CATEGORIES:Supportive Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240128T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240128T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175445
CREATED:20231218T172504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T162228Z
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SUMMARY:JCC Nature\, Climate\, and Connection Exhibition Reception
DESCRIPTION:Free for all \nJoin us to celebrate the JCC’s current exhibition Nature\, Climate\, and Connection featuring the artwork of 20 local artists. Our local Mothers Out Front chapter will be serving hot chocolate alongside an induction-cooking demonstration\, and Melissa Lohman-Wild will lead a family-friendly art project. Drop-ins are welcome but registration is encouraged. \nThis event is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.  
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/jcc-climate-nature-exhibition-reception/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240129T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240129T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175445
CREATED:20231116T190721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T170942Z
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SUMMARY:Musical History of the Jewish People: A Performance and Talk with Dr. David Podles
DESCRIPTION:Acclaimed international concert musician Dr. David Podles will take participants on a heartfelt trip of Jewish musical history by performing Sephardic\, Ashkenazi\, and Israeli Jewish music. From the original touching niguns to playful freilehs to beautiful songs of prayer\, Dr. Podles will show how music is deeply embedded in historical points in Judaism as well as the steadfastness of the Jewish people. \nAbout the Presenter: Dr. David Podles of Riga\, Latvia\, is a laureate of 3 prestigious international competitions. He graduated from Music Conservatory in Riga\, Latvia. Dr. Podles performed in symphony\, chamber\, opera\, and ballet theater orchestras both solo\, in orchestra and on tour across Europe\, Russia\, and Central Asia\, including The Bolshoi in Moscow & Kirov in Ukraine. In the US\, he has performed at Lincoln Center\, Carnegie Hall\, 92nd Y\, and at Top of the Rock at Rockefeller Center.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/musical-history-of-jewish-people-a-performance-and-talk-with-dr-david-podles/
CATEGORIES:Renard Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240131T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240131T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175445
CREATED:20240105T165802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T100842Z
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SUMMARY:Verve Book Club: Nightcrawling by Leila Mottley
DESCRIPTION:Based on a true crime in 2015\, Leila Mottley’s debut novel\, Nightcrawling\, gives voice to 17-year-old Kiara Johnson\, who\, after her father’s death and mother’s detention in a rehab facility\, becomes a sex worker to pay for rent hikes. She also needs to look after her disillusioned older brother and a nine-year-old left behind by a neighbor. Mottley outlines the perilous economy of poverty in America in a dramatic account that gives tangible form to what millions of invisible people endure. BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: The New Yorker\, The Washington Post\, Los Angeles Times\, San Francisco Chronicle\, TIME\, GOODREADS
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/verve-book-club-nightcrawling-by-leila-mottley/
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240131T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240131T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175445
CREATED:20231215T150711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T174529Z
UID:29620-1706727600-1706738400@www.shamesjcc.org
SUMMARY:Trip to Prayer for the French Republic on Broadway
DESCRIPTION:Join your JCC friends for an evening on Broadway! Prayer for the French Republic\, written by “Bad Jews” author Joshua Harmon\, tells the story of a family grappling with contemporary and historical antisemitism in France. In 1944\, a Jewish couple in Paris desperately awaits news of their missing family. More than 70 years later\, the couple’s great-grandchildren find themselves facing the same question as their ancestors: “Are we safe?” The New York Times calls it “thought-provoking\, heart-wrenching and wickedly funny.” Don’t miss your chance to see the play that won the 2022 Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for Best New Off-Broadway Play! \nLocation: Samuel J. Friedman Theater\, 261 West 47th Street \n$85 for members; $100 for non-members includes tickets and transportation to and from the JCC by private coach bus \nThe show begins at 7 PM and runs for three hours including two intermissions. Comfortable transportation to and from the theater from the JCC is included; the bus will leave the JCC at 4:45 PM and return after the event at approximately 11:00 PM. If you’re interested in attending but do NOT need transportation\, please email cjacobs@shamesjcc.org after you register.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/pffr-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240202T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240202T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175445
CREATED:20231207T200217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T202509Z
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SUMMARY:Challenging Times\, Ageless Insights "Am Yisrael High": Jews and Cannabis
DESCRIPTION:Just because something is permitted doesn’t mean it is a good idea\, and just because something is forbidden doesn’t mean it is bad. The choices we make around substance use are influenced by many factors\, including science and religion. Judaism has something to say about everything; come hear Jewish perspectives on marijuana.
URL:https://www.shamesjcc.org/event/challenging-times-ageless-insights-am-yisrael-high-jews-and-cannabis/
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