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Make Art with Erwin Ong: Family Art-Making Workshop Join local artist Erwin Ong in making sea creatures, both real and imagined, inspired by the Hudson River. This artwork will inspire the mural Erwin is designing and painting in our Legacy building, as well as be displayed as a part of a larger exhibition at the […]
To celebrate Women’s History Month, Dana will be telling us about what inspired her to rescue women’s speeches from obscurity. She’ll share a few stories about historic women speakers you may not have heard of — from right in our backyard. And she’ll explain why it’s so important that we shift our understanding of who […]
Project Genesis: An Interfaith Conversation Between Two Clergy Two clergies from different faiths will analyze and discuss different interpretations of the books of Genesis. Rabbi Jay Stein and Reverend Gareth Evans will discuss the story of Jacob and the birthright. When parents pick a favorite child, the impact is felt for many generations. In this […]
Join us in the lobby with Chef Cynthia for an array of delicious salt-free seasoning blends by Sideways Kitchen! Her seasoning blends have strong flavors that draw influence from India to Africa.
Come have fun as you learn about Passover with a craft. Afikomen is the piece broken off from a matzo during the Seder and put aside to be eaten at the end of the meal, as dessert. Please join Yanira to sew Afikomen bags using age-appropriate materials. No registration is required, just stop by the […]
Getting your Legal Documents in Order with Roberta Goodman and Nicole Fields When was the last time you updated your health proxy information? Do you have a Power of Attorney? Lots of things change as we age and it’s important to make sure your decisions keep pace with your changing needs and relationships. At this […]
Finding Passover-friendly snacks can be a hassle, or expensive, or both! In this casual workshop, teaching chef Amy Pane will lead you in making two simple and delicious recipes for Passover. Participants can get hands-on experience making snacks, or just come and observe. Everyone will go home with recipes and a batch of treats ready […]
On the evening of April 5th, Jews worldwide will be gathering for a seder to celebrate Passover (Pesach), the Holiday of Freedom. The ingredients that make up the charoset on the seder table tell the story of the local region, but the charoset itself tells the story of a journey to our Jewish freedom. Come […]
Birdie’s Batch Pop-Up Back by popular demand, Birdie’s Batch will be selling Passover-friendly desserts including macaroons–all perfect to bring to or serve at your Seder! (Please note, Birdie’s is not a kosher-for-Passover kitchen but all ingredients will be made with kosher-for-Passover ingredients)
Censorship in America with Evan Weiner Censorship in American media has been going on for decades. Historically, books have been banned, content for television deeply restricted, and movies edited for obscenity. Journalist and media expert Evan Weiner will discuss the why and how of censorship in America that has persisted despite the freedom of speech […]
Want to join a book club but don’t know where to start? Curious about the bestseller “Lessons in Chemistry” that everyone is talking about? Join us for the inaugural Shames JCC book club on 4/11, 6:30-8:00 pm!
“Whenever you feel afraid, just remember. Courage is the root of change - and change is what we're chemically designed to do. So when you wake up tomorrow, make this pledge. No more holding yourself back. No more subscribing to others' opinions of what you can and cannot achieve...When you go home today, ask yourself […]
Yoga & Mindfulness with Jennifer Monness For Stress Awareness Month, join us for a session with The Meditation Lab: Moving Towards Stillness. This unique workshop teaches the principles of mindfulness and how you can apply them to your life. During this session, you will have the opportunity to move towards stillness by exploring simple stretches […]
Pop-Up with Parson Brown To continue our Stress Awareness Month offerings, stop by the J to pick up CBD wellness products made by a local, majority women-owned business that makes you feel good, both inside and out. Parson Brown’s mission is to craft sustainable, functional, and beautiful hemp-derived products. They source the highest quality and […]
The Shames JCC on the Hudson is proud to offer our first in-person Healing Workshop in partnership with COPE. When grieving, people often follow an innate desire to be outdoors. These instincts to be with nature are important to follow, as time outside can be healing during grief. In this workshop, learn what to do […]
Would you believe that there is a connection between Tarot cards and Judaism? Join us to hear Tarot researcher Stav Appel discuss his provocative thesis that the Tarot de Marseille–the artistic ancestor of contemporary Tarot cards– originally served as a tool for secret Jewish education during the exile of Jews from France. Together we will […]
Cynthia Ehrenkrantz was six in 1939 when Britain entered World War II. Seeking Shelter is her vivid child's-eye account of life in wartime England as she lived it: an adored only child in a large Jewish clan whose comfortable existence became one of food shortages, gas masks, air-raid sirens, and – worst of all – […]
Social Club: Tour the Rockefeller Peonies Wednesday, May 10; 12:45-2 pm FREE for members and nonmembers + parking To celebrate spring, the Shames JCC is planning a group visit to see, smell, and learn about the beautiful peonies at Rockefeller State Park Preserve. We will meet at 12:45 PM for a BYO picnic lunch and […]
Broadway Trip to "Parade" Join your JCC friends for a matinee showing of PARADE on Broadway starring Tony, Grammy, and Emmy Award® winner, Ben Platt, and rising star, Micaela Diamond. The New York Times hails PARADE as a Critic's Pick and "the best-sung musical in many a New York season. It recalls an era of […]
Experience Laughter Yoga, a unique exercise routine that combines unconditional laughter with yogic breathing. Laughter reaps many scientific benefits including reduction of stress, anxiety, and depression; lower blood pressure; a strengthened immune system; and much more. Laughter is initially stimulated as a physical exercise and soon leads to real and contagious laughter. Bring your playful […]
Family Friday: Swim Under the Stars Splish, Splash it’s a JCC bash! Come kick-off your weekend with a dip in our pool! We are thrilled to be offering a Friday night free-swim to families who have a member with a special need. The pool will be exclusively reserved for this event, we can ensure a […]
Dear Babe follows the journey of a young Jewish American soldier who fought in World War II and was among the first to liberate a concentration camp. Rosanne Ehrlich, the film’s director and former VP of Paramount Pictures, will talk about the process of turning letters sent home and archival footage into an award-winning documentary […]
Project Genesis: An Interfaith Conversation Between Two Clergy Join Rabbi Jay Stein and Reverend Gareth Evans as they discuss the story of Jacob wrestling with a man or an angel. Have you ever wondered what our faith teaches us about angels? Both Christianity and Judaism have a belief in intermediary forces called angels. This session […]
Bring your appetite and join your fellow foodies for our next lunch outing to the delicious Osaka Japanese restaurant in Tarrytown! Your lunch includes your choice of Hibachi-style (grilled) protein, soup, salad, noodles, vegetables, rice, and hot tea. The menu is suitable for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. Bring a friend, or come make new ones! […]
This 90 minute specialty class will provide a full mind, body, and soul experience. Led by yoga teacher Sharon Bridson, this yoga journey will include a slow flow, supported restorative poses, and a yoga nidra practice which will result in a deeper state of relaxation and awareness. Members $15/Non-Members $20
How are issues of identity, history, politics, and law impacting current events in Israel today? As we commemorate Israel@75, join Masua Sagiv, Scholar in Residence of the Shalom Hartman Institute based in the San Francisco Bay Area and the Koret Visiting Assistant Professor of Jewish and Israel Studies at U.C. Berkeley, as she explores the […]
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