Events

FREE for members & non-members Set in a small Irish town at Christmastime in 1985, this powerful novella follows Bill Furlong, a coal merchant who uncovers a disturbing secret at a local convent. As he grapples with doing what's right, the story explores courage, silence, and the quiet impact of kindness in a short but […]

FREE for members & non-members At Blythedale Children’s Hospital, 71% of admitted patients rely on Medicaid. Their families often face additional challenges—including food insecurity—that can intensify stress during an already difficult time. In response to these needs, we will be packing 50 nourishing meals to be distributed through the Community Café at Blythedale. Join us […]

FREE for members and non-members Bring a dish to share with friends new and not-new for our 3rd annual friendsgiving potluck at the JCC! We'll gather to celebrate all we're grateful for in our community. We’ll provide the turkey, vegetarian main, and beverages; you bring a side or dessert. Click here to tell us what […]

This year’s Diversity Breakfast—One Table, Many Voices: Standing Together—will once more bring our community together to recognize our rich differences—and encourage us to hear each other, grow in understanding, and act as one. Our focus this year is on building concrete action plans during our facilitated table discussions to address the divisions and challenges we […]

4 Thursdays, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11 Members: $25; non-members: $36 for the series Why do some speeches make a difference and last forever while others backfire or are forgotten? This 4-session series explores the answers as we explore the content and context of powerful speeches by influential Americans including Abraham Lincoln, John F. Kennedy, Jr., […]