Erev Passover
Passover (Day 1)
Memorial Day
Ever wonder how the Shames JCC came to be? Drawing on written and photographic archives, local historian Walter Schwartz will take us from the 1920s, when the Jews of Yonkers first joined together to fund and develop a Jewish Community Center, to the thriving JCC you know and love today. About the presenter: Former judge […]
FREE for members and nonmembers 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. Groups can serve as an invaluable tool to help ourselves and others deal with the consequences of being a family caregiver. Whether you are responsible […]
Shop from a beautiful selection of houseware handmade by Abe Rosenthal.
Give a loved one some truly unique and special jewelry this year from Ariane’s Jewel Box!
“A murder mystery locked inside a Great American Novel . . . Charming, smart, heart-blistering, and heart-healing.” —Danez Smith, The New York Times Book Review From James McBride, author of the National Book Award–winning The Good Lord Bird, comes a novel about small-town secrets and the people who keep them. In 1972, when workers in […]
This virtual panel will highlight the experiences and voices of siblings of those with disabilities. The event is open to all who want to better understand the unique perspectives of these siblings.Advanced registration is required. Zoom information will be sent to registrants prior to the program.
Indulge your senses in our inclusive pasta cooking class designed for adults of all abilities! Join Amy Payne for a culinary adventure where participants both with and without special needs come together to learn the art of making pasta from scratch. Whether you are a pasta enthusiast looking to brush up on your skills or […]
Need to get rid of some tension (don’t we all)? Join Orly Kobi, born in Israel, for a functional movement workshop to relieve stress in your body and get you feeling good. Conducted in Hebrew, this session will promote relaxation through stretching and focused movement, all while listening to uplifting Israeli music. Afterwards we’ll have […]
In this two-session series, Professor Jess Velona explores how Putin's autocracy and invasion of Ukraine have strong parallels throughout modern Russian history. The discussion will examine how Tsarist and Soviet Communist regimes, for all of their differences, exhibited commonalities including a penchant for imperial expansion, suppression of ethnic and national traditions, and scorn for democracy […]
Bring in a bottle (or three!) and stock up on eco-friendly, zero-waste household and body products.
This coming-of-age story–shortlisted for the prestigious 2023 Man Booker prize–follows a young, grieving squash player in her personal and professional journey. Member Jeremy Hopwood will facilitate a conversation about this “enthralling first novel about grief, sisterhood, and a young athlete’s struggle to transcend herself.
Join other women for a panel discussion on 'Personal Branding for Everyone,' where we bring together diverse perspectives to explore the art of building and maintaining a personal brand. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a corporate professional, a community leader, or volunteer, this panel promises inspiration and practical takeaways for building and enhancing your personal brand. […]
Get into the holiday spirit with our inclusive holiday dessert baking class! Amy Payne has thoughtfully designed this class to ensure that everyone, regardless of their abilities, can participate and create delicious festive baked goods. Together, we will bake, create, and celebrate the joy of the holidays with some sweet treats!
Join us for a family-friendly Hannukkah celebration! We will have a live musical performance by Joannas ‘n Bananas and Hanukkah crafts. We’ll be collecting cans of tuna and chicken for food pantries around Westchester. Light snacks will be served. Please purchase a ticket for each person.
Handmade crafts, artworks, and other innovative creations from neurodiverse artists
Join us to celebrate Hanukkah as a community! This year will feature musician Joannas ‘n Bananas with a live musical performance. We will light the menorah together, do Hanukkah crafts, and have some Hanukkah and Israeli-inspired snacks. FREE
Get a free 10 minute massage at the J! Michelle Pachon has been a New York State Licensed Massage Therapist for nine years now. She specializes in Swedish, CTT (deep tissue), Sports massage and Myofascial release. It’s her goal to help people on their journeys to finding a pain free/manageable life, and she will be […]
Geoscience research demonstrates unequivocally that climate is rapidly changing and that trends in global temperature are on the rise. We are already observing changes in chronic risk (e.g. heat, sea level rise), and changes in the frequency and severity of shock events (i.e.: hurricanes, flooding, wildfires). But there is room for hope. Climate scientist Nidia […]
Come spend an hour socializing with kittens and watch your cares melt away! Animal therapy and rescue organization Rock n’ Rescue is bringing a group of adorable (and adoptable!) kittens to the JCC for a mutually good time. Participants can sit on the floor or on chairs; all toys and supplies are included. This session […]
Coming of Age: Confirmations and B’Mitzvahs Rev Garth Evans, St. Barnabas, and Rabbi Jay Stein, Greenburgh Hebrew Center These discussions by two clergy leaders will explore lifecycle events and rituals through the lens of two different faiths. Across diverse religions and cultures, there are ceremonies and traditions acknowledging a child’s maturation and entrance into adulthood. […]
Love football? How well can you predict the outcome of a game? On Dec. 17, sixteen NFL games will be played; this program will help you come up with a bracket that is sure to succeed! Football enthusiast and analyst Ayan Adler will get you up to date about today’s NFL teams, including their recent […]
When Thomas Jefferson died in 1826, he left behind a mountain of personal debt, which forced his heirs to sell his beloved Monticello home and all of its possessions to the Levy family. The Levys of Monticello tells the little-known story of this family, which owned and carefully preserved Monticello for nearly a century. The […]
Adults of all ages are invited to enjoy crispy latkes and a show-stopping toppings board by Kate Sonders Solomon as we toast the 7th night of Hanukkah together. Local Americana band The Sweet Vermouths will play old and new Hannukah favorites along with other uplifting holiday music. BYO chanukiyah for a community lighting at 7 […]
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Friday Night Sensory Friendly Swim Join us for our monthly Friday night free-swim to families who have an immediate member with a special need. The pool will be exclusively reserved for this event, so that we can ensure a sensory-friendly pool environment for a fun family night out! Please note: -We ask that at least […]
Come connect with our Shishin (Junior Israeli ambassador) Noy Laufer, born in Haifa. Her family currently lives in Moshav Avigdor, a small village 40 minutes south of Tel Aviv. Noy is spending her gap year after graduating high school working with different institutions. Noy will share her experiences and perspectives as an Israeli. Light refreshments […]
On January 28, 1742, a ramshackle vessel of patched-together wood and cloth washed up on the coast of Brazil. Inside were thirty emaciated men, barely alive,with an extraordinary tale to tell. They were survivors of His Majesty’s Ship the Wager, a British vessel that had left England in 1740 on a secret mission. The men, […]
Avi Melamed, Israeli intelligence analyst, will lead a special briefing on what led to the October 7 attack on Israel by Hamas and potential outcomes for Israel and the region. This discussion and Q&A session will provide important context to the current state of affairs to increase understanding of why and how the war came […]
$30 cash per person (taxes, gratuity, and parking validation included) Join your fellow foodies for a delicious holiday lunch! Medi Bistro specializes in Persian and Mediterranean food served family style so everyone gets to share. Led by noted tri-state restaurateur Par Shakiban, Medi Bistro offers a sophisticated but accessible experience in a beautiful atmosphere. Your […]
Discover how you can move more intelligently, comfortably, intuitively, freely and powerfully in this all levels workshop. Join Feldenkrais Practitioner Doron Tadmor as he guides you through this fascinating, fun, and transformative somatic education method. Feldenkrais uses gentle movement and directed attention to help people learn new and more effective ways of living the life […]
FREE for members and non-members Come discuss the week'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, […]
Our ancestors lived their lives in sync with the environment around them. Their lives were tied to the agricultural cycles and moon phases. When the rain did not fall in its season, they prayed and fasted. We will unpack what our Jewish texts say about responding to environmental changes and how they are relevant to […]
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