Events

FREE for members and non-members Full lineup here Inspired by a true story, this novel follows the cross-country journey of two giraffes during the Great Depression. Rich in adventure, humor, and heart, it celebrates unlikely connections between people and animals.  

FREE for members and non-members Join legendary documentarian Ken Burns and MS NOW’s Nicolle Wallace for an urgent conversation about what US history tells us about the state of the nation today, ahead of America’s 250th anniversary. Ken Burns’s epic, award-winning documentaries about American life and culture — on everything from the Civil War to […]

$20 for members | $25 for non-members Embark on a captivating journey through the rich history of Sleepy Hollow, where the echoes of colonial America come to life. Historian (and JCC member!) Morgan Rider, will lead a 90-minute immersive walking tour, starting with the tale of the first Dutch settlers who lived on Philipsburg Manor, […]

FREE for members and non-members After a sudden loss, a family and close circle of friends are left trying to navigate grief and the practical realities that follow. Each person processes absence in their own way, revealing both fractures and quiet strength within their relationships. It’s a tender exploration of love, endurance, and how people […]

Rena DeLevie will facilitate this week, exploring how Jewish rituals such as Shabbat, prayer, blessings, and storytelling intersect with modern neuroscience to shape attention, memory, emotion, and social connection. This program is part of our Challah and Conversation series, where Rabbi Lisa Izes, Shames JCC senior director of Jewish engagement, leads interactive, guided conversations about […]