Shames JCC

River Friends Last Day
2022-08-11 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Last Day of Camp

Reflections and Actions in the Wake of Dobbs (Women's Circle)
2022-08-10 19:00 - 20:30
Reflections and Actions in the Wake of Dobbs (Women’s Circle)
Inaugural Meeting of the Women’s Circle at the Shames JCC
About this event
Women* seeking ways to gather, connect, act, and learn—join us.
The Shames JCC’s new monthly Women’s Circle series will kick off with a special talk and moderated conversation by Andrea Flynn, Senior Director at the Insight Center for Community Economic Development and Associate at Columbia University’s School of Public Health. Andrea will discuss the implications of the recent Dobbs decision for blue states and beyond.
There will be wine, cheese, and a safe space to reflect and share ideas for action. Special thanks to Rochambeau Wines & Liquors in Dobbs Ferry for their wine donation and Bloomy Cheese & Provisions in Dobbs Ferry for their food donations!
This event is free of charge and open to all; suggested donations are appreciated to enable us to continue this work.
*Any individual who identifies as a woman is welcome.

New Parents New Babies Pause
2022-08-09 08:00 - 17:00
Hi new parents!
New Parents, New Babies will resume Wednesdays September 14 @ 9:15 AM
We look forward to seeing you there!
For more information click here

Prenatal Pause
2022-08-09 08:00 - 17:00
Hi mommies to be! We are putting a slight pause to prenatal yoga until 9/15/22
Prenatal will resume on Thursdays Sept 15 @ 6:30PM
We look forward to seeing you all there with cooler weather
For more information on prenatal yoga click here

Prenatal Yoga
2022-06-21 18:30 - 19:30
For more information click the link https://www.shamesjcc.org/programs/yoga/#overview
Please note that this is a drop-in class with a fee
Members: $22 Nonmembers: $25

Real Torah/Real Life: Abortion, Beyond Law
2022-08-02 08:00 - 2022-08-03 17:00
Tuesday, August 2 and Wednesday, August 3 (virtual)
Hadar, in partnership with SVIVAH, HerTorah, the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan, and the JTS Hendel Center for Ethics and Justice, presents this women’s-only space* for study, reflection, and community support exploring Jewish tradition and text around the issue of abortion. For more information and to be notified when registration opens, click here.
*anyone who identifies as a woman is welcome at these events

Supplies for Success: Give Back With a Backpack
2022-07-31 11:00 - 12:15
UJA Federation New York is running a drive that will provide backpacks filled with school supplies to hundreds of children in need in Westchester. Join in the mitzvah of coming together to pack these bags with the items children need to enter school prepared to learn and succeed. All ages welcome!

CANCELLED (this week only)Prenatal Yoga
2022-07-27 18:30 - 19:30

Sibspace Lecture Series: Disability and Sexuality with Michelle Ballan, Ph.D., MSW and Christine Barker
2022-07-26 19:00 - 20:15
Hear from experts Michelle Ballan and Christine Barker the topic of Disability and Sexuality. Presentation will include information on communicating about sexuality; future planning; supported decision-making and guardianship, as it applies to sexuality; assessments for sexuality; and the perspective of a self-advocate. We are looking forward to hosting this unique opportunity for information, support, and dialogue surrounding how adult siblings can best support and advocate for their brothers and sisters
VIRTUAL FREE EVENT
Date: Tuesday, Jul 26 from 7–8:15pm
For any questions please contact Jess Kruger at jkruger@mmjccm.org

Rookie Days at Berkshire Hills Sleepaway Camp
2022-07-17
When Is My Child Ready For Camp?
There are many ways to tell if your child is ready for camp. One common way that we see is if your child starts asking about camp or is curious in learning/exploring more. If you’re searching or starting to have a conversation about it and your child seems excited by something they see or hear then they are also demonstrating their readiness. If you’re not sure, start to have a conversation with your child about the possibility of camp and gauge their reaction. Another great step is to try out on of our Rookie Days to get a feel for camp.
What Is Rookie Day?
Rookie Days at Berkshire Hills are the perfect opportunity for your child to enjoy and see camp through the eyes of a BHEC camper. The day will begin together at 10:00am. After a little snack and some getting to know one another, your child will join a camper buddy from their age group and a counselor and be swept away to experience fun activities and tour camp while being engaged and making connections. Before heading off your child will receive a sweet treat and goody bag from camp as a memory of all the fun they had during the Rookie Day!

Love the Stranger: JCC Krakow’s Invitation to Ukrainian Refugees
2022-07-21 11:30 - 12:30
As the crisis in Ukraine rages on, the JCC in Krakow has had a central role in welcoming refugees into their community. Join Jonathan Ornstein, JCC Krakow Executive Director; Rabbi Avi Baumol, Rabbinic Representative of the Chief Rabbi of Poland in Krakow; and Tamar Jacoby, President of Opportunity America and regular contributor to the Wall Street Journal, as they discuss their work with Ukrainian refugees in the Krakow Jewish community.

Senior Social Club:Anahaita Kotval, CEO of Lifting Up Westchester
2022-07-20 11:30 - 13:30
Anahaita Kotval, CEO of Lifting Up Westchester will present. Lifting Up Westchester is a wonderful nonprofit organization devoted to lifting individuals up in a variety of ways: stable housing, food, income, and other support systems in order to enhance quality of life. Their organization deals with the homeless, Veterans, children, single mothers, and families.

Rivertown Jewish Single Parents Network: Trivia Night
2022-07-14 18:00 - 21:00
Join us at Woodlands Community Temple for the first event of the Rivertowns Jewish Single Parents Network for trivia, drinks, and nibbles!
Address:
50 WORTHINGTON RD
WHITE PLAINS, NY

Social Senior Club: Game Day
2022-07-13 11:30 - 13:30, 2022-07-06 11:30 - 13:30
Card games, scrabble, Mexican train dominoes, etc. If 4 people wish, we can also have Mah Jong.

POSTPONED: SibSpace Lecture Series: Disability and Mental Health Panel for Adult Siblings of People with Disabilities
2022-07-12 17:00 - 19:30
The event will be rescheduled for some time in the early fall. We will let you know when a new date is set and registration is opened.
This lecture provides information and support from experts in the field on services available for adults with developmental disabilities and how adult siblings can best advocate for their brothers and sisters.

Senior Social Club: Madeline Finesmith from the JCY-Westchester Community Partner
2022-06-29 11:30 - 13:30
Madeline Finesmith from the JCY-Westchester Community Partners will speak to the senior club. She facilitates literacy mentorship programs at schools and libraries throughout the county. These are volunteer opportunities.

Camp Twelve Trails First day
2022-06-28 08:00 - 17:00
First day of camp

River Friends First Day
2022-06-27 08:00 - 17:00

Senior Social Club: Game Day
2022-06-22 11:30 - 13:30

Chamber Music Performance -- Woodwind Quintet
2022-06-20 10:00 - 11:30
The Hudson Valley Chamber Musicians will be playing music written for chamber ensembles such as our woodwind quintet. They will also be performing music that has been arranged from larger works such as operas and hopefully the audience will recognize these familiar melodies. They will present to the audience a mix of styles and musical periods that they hope the audience enjoys.

Senior Social Club:10 Signs of Healthy Living with Jody Addeo
2022-06-15 11:30 - 13:30
Jody Addeo, MPH, Community Engagement Manager for Westchester and Rockland counties, involved in Alzheimer’s Association of Hudson Valley Chapter, will discuss: 10 signs of Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body.

The Language of Gender Identities and Sexual Orientation
2022-06-13 10:00 - 11:30
As society progresses, our language evolves. New terms emerge and some words no longer have the same meaning. We live in a world where children, teens and adults identify as a range of genders and sexualities. We no longer can have the narrow view that “girls are girls and men are men”. Join us for a comprehensive introduction to the essential terminologies and definitions of gender identities and sexual orientation. What does LGBTQIA+ stand for? What is the difference between sex and gender? What are preferred pronouns? What does it mean to identify as queer? What is homophobia and gender discrimination? Learning these terms and definitions will pave the way for tolerance, respect and embracing the uniqueness that make us human.

Juliet Gobler is the principal of The Law Office of Juliet Gobler in White Plains, New York. Her practice focuses on Wills, Trusts & Estates. She has been a feminist social activist and community leader for the last fifteen years. Most notably, Juliet proudly served as the President of the National Organization for Women’s Suffolk County Chapter. She earned her Bachelor of Arts from Stony Brook University in Women’s and Gender Studies, with a focus on Gender and Social Change, and her Juris Doctorate from Hofstra University School of Law.
