Events

Every other Sunday  Drop in—no registration required. Having trouble with your iPhone, Android, tablet, or laptop? Struggle with email, texting, apps, Zoom, or technology in general? Bring your device and your questions to the J and savvy volunteers from Irvington High School will help you at no cost!

FREE, drop in any time, registration is request. This session is for all ages.  The Community Stitch Project is a collaborative art workshop with artist Natalya Khorover. We’ll transform discarded plastics into a vibrant mixed-media collage, with everyone sorting, cutting, pinning, and stitching pieces together. Please help by collecting soft, colorful, and clean plastic and […]

FREE for members & non-members Join us for the RiverArts Studio Tour Preview Show featuring artists from Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow, and Irvington. This special event offers an early look at their work ahead of the main RiverArts Studio Tour on November 8–9. Enjoy light refreshments and take part in a community art project while connecting […]

FREE for members; $10 for non-members Curious about Bauhaus, the German school of art, design, and architecture? Learn more about its short but influential life during the Weimar period, (1919 to 1933) from its founding out of war to its ultimate closure because of Nazi persecution. Art Historian Morgan Ridler will discuss the school’s iconic […]

FREE for members and non-members Those experiencing the stage of life referred to as “the third act” are invited to come together to talk, laugh, share stories, and support one another through life’s ups and downs. Whether you're navigating retirement, dealing with health changes, coping with loss, or just looking to connect with others in […]

Members: $5; non-members: $8 Ages 5+, children must be accompanied by an adult Make your move at our Community Open Play Chess! Drop in any time to play—this event is open to players of all ages and skill levels. An instructor from the National Scholastic Chess Foundation will be available to help facilitate play and […]

FREE for members & non-members When push comes to shove, have I made my wishes known? What do I need to know about geriatric medicine and advanced directives (Healthcare Proxy, DNR, MOLST…)? Featured speakers are  Rev. Keeley Garfield, Chaplain at Phelps Hospital and Dr. Michelle Espinoza, Northwell Palliative Care at Phelps Hospital. Planning for Older […]

FREE for members & non-members Discuss the month’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, […]

Do you care for a family member with chronic illness or special needs? Join our conversation circle to connect with others in a similar situation. Whether you are responsible for a child with special needs, a spouse with cognitive or physical decline, or any other situation that fits, we welcome your participation. The group will […]

FREE for members & non-members Join us in The Ark to watch bestselling author Scott Galloway in conversation about modern masculinity with Emmy- and DGA-winning director, writer, producer and actor Ben Stiller. They will discuss Galloway’s new book, Notes on Being a Man, which explores what it means to be a man in modern America—promoting […]

FREE for members & non-members This novel follows the lives of two children raised in an ultra-Orthodox Satmar Jewish community after surviving World War II. As they grow, one embraces the faith while the other rebels, setting off a generational struggle between obedience and the desire for freedom.

FREE for members & non-members This session will be devoted to the many lessons Rabbi Stein has learned from both teaching, traveling and living alongside fellow clergy of all Christian denominations. We will begin with a text from the rabbis about interfaith dialogue and unpack the many lessons Rabbi Stein can affirm and reject from […]

FREE for members & non-members Ages 6+ Join us for an exciting and empowering evening of inclusive sports and wellness activities for all abilities! Try out adaptive lacrosse, flag football, and field hockey with Able Athletics; learn the basics of adaptive skateboarding with The Adaptive Sports Foundation; and get moving with fun, functional fitness from the Breakthrough […]

FREE for members; $10 for non-members The presentation includes a basic introduction to Alzheimer’s and dementia, warning signs, current methods for diagnosis and treatment options, strategies for maintaining a healthy brain, and more. You’ll leave equipped with essential information and resources to help yourself or a loved one. About the presenter: Jess Flores is the […]

FREE for members & non-members The legacy expressed through funeral/mourning rituals and legacy letters. How would I like my funeral and subsequent mourning structured? How might a Legacy Letter help share my wisdom with those I leave behind? Featured speakers are Stephanie Garry, Executive Vice President of Communal Partnerships at Plaza Jewish Community Chapel and […]

FREE for members & non-members Haunted by the past but driven by a passion for living, an aging group of Holocaust survivors gathers each summer at an idyllic hideaway in the Catskills, where they savor close friendships, find new love, and celebrate their survival. Directed by New York Times journalist Andrew Jacobs, and filmed by […]

FREE, drop in any time, registration is request. The Community Stitch Project is a collaborative art workshop with artist Natalya Khorover. We’ll transform discarded plastics into a vibrant mixed-media collage, with everyone sorting, cutting, pinning, and stitching pieces together. Please help by collecting soft, colorful, and clean plastic and bringing it to the J ahead […]

FREE for members & non-members Join Dr. Elaine Rotenberg, Chief Clinical Officer at the Alpert Jewish Family Service in Palm Beach County, FL. on Zoom to learn about a unique supported independent apartment program for adults with disabilities. This program has been serving families from across the country for more than 25 years, offering adults […]

FREE for members & non-members Rabbi Ron Symons and Rev. Gareth Evans will host a conversation with Ordained Buddhist Chaplain Keeley Garfield, Director, Spiritual Care and Palliative Care Chaplain, Phelps Hospital, and Pastor Nathan Norman of First Baptist Church Tarrytown about how we give thanks across differences.

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., […]

FREE for members & non-members As we prepare for Thanksgiving, we will have the opportunity to put aside some of our assumptions about the way it “really” happened for the Pilgrims and the Native Americans as we learned in 4th grade. By looking at other perspectives, we will learn some techniques about how to identify […]

Members: $20; non-members: $24 In this family-friendly show, renowned illusionist Ryan Dutcher will wow you with fast-paced, mind-bending magic combined with musical hits, comedy, and audience participation. This magical event will leave all ages in awe!

Every other Sunday Drop in—no registration required. Having trouble with your iPhone, Android, tablet, or laptop? Struggle with email, texting, apps, Zoom, or technology in general? Bring your device and your questions to the J and savvy volunteers from Irvington High School will help you at no cost!

$30 for members; $36 for non-members, space limited to 40 players Join us for a fun afternoon of friendly competition! This tournament consists of three 1-hour rounds of play for a total of 12 games, with breaks in between. Your ticket includes all supplies, coffee, and light refreshments. Players will need to bring their 2025 […]

FREE for members; $10 for non-members Great American music didn’t end with the classic American Songbook. It continued into the postwar generation with a new, more urbanized, sound. Much of it wouldn’t have been possible without the Jewish record companies who took the risk of recording this music, or without the Jewish producers who sculpted […]

FREE for members and non-members Those experiencing the stage of life referred to as “the third act” are invited to come together to talk, laugh, share stories, and support one another through life’s ups and downs. Whether you're navigating retirement, dealing with health changes, coping with loss, or just looking to connect with others in […]

FREE for members & non-members The documents and decisions. What are palliative care and hospice and when might I need them? What about organ donation? Featured speakers are Rabbi Josh Rabin, LiveOn NY and Marya Ugolnick, Hospice Social Worker at Northwell Health. Planning for Older Years is a 5-week series to help alleviate the challenge […]

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., […]

FREE for members & non-members Watch the charming chemistry between Drew Barrymore and Hugh Grant as they sing their way through this delightful film. After the screening, hear from the film’s sound mixer, BAFTA winner Danny Michael, as he shares behind-the-scenes insights on the making of this film, as well as his cameo appearance! Dessert […]

FREE for members & non-members In our fractured world, it is often difficult to find things to talk about that are not contentious. In preparation for Thanksgiving, we will review the many techniques we can use to facilitate respectful dialogue across differences.

$5 per person Join us for this month’s Meal and Reel event featuring a lunchtime screening of School of Rock! Enjoy pizza, snacks, and drinks while rocking out to this hilarious, feel-good classic about music, friendship, and finding your inner rock star. *Inclusive classes and events at the J are specifically designed and implemented to […]

Members: $55; non-members: $65 Premium seating (1st three rows) for members: $65; non-members: $75 The New York-based Golden Ticket Series returns with a live orchestra, acclaimed singers, and producer Jack Viertel for a live performance of the works of the exceptional duo of Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe, the pair behind My Fair Lady, […]

FREE for members & non-members Chef Amy Pane and Rabbi Ron Symons will be glad to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving along with a sweet and savory taste of the season. First come first serve.

FREE for members & non-members Children can stop by to create a unique decoration for your Thanksgiving Table. Jill Rosenblum and Rabbi Ron Symons are happy to guide them in this work as we schmooze about Thanksgiving. Drop in, no registration required