Events

Just because something is permitted doesn't mean it is a good idea, and just because something is forbidden doesn't mean it is bad. The choices we make around substance use are influenced by many factors, including science and religion. Judaism has something to say about everything; come hear Jewish perspectives on marijuana.

Scams don’t only happen on the internet and over the phone. With $8 billion lost to fraud every year, it’s important to protect yourself and your families with up-to-date information. In this talk, you’ll learn what the latest scams are and how to vet potential contractors or other vendors you interact with in order to […]

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, […]

Curious about belly dancing? Come try the first class for free! Our new belly dance series led by Pelin Qualben will introduce you to this traditional Middle Eastern and Turkish dance technique, music, and culture Over a 6-week period, participants will develop the ability to showcase proper posture, engage muscles with technique precision, maintain body […]

Join us for an afternoon of thought-provoking art and socializing in our own backyard! We begin with a delicious lunch at the highly-rated Pappous Greek Kitchen and continue with a private tour of The Capa Space in Yorktown Heights. Named after Hungarian war photographer Robert Capa, the Capa Space is an exhibition and education center […]

Do you care for a family member with chronic illness or special needs? Join our conversation circle for a helpful exchange of information, ideas and suggestions. 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 […]

Stop by the J for some special treats! Looking for a gift for a loved one? Birdie’s Batch will be selling hot chocolate mug gift sets which include a dark chocolate blend with homemade marshmallows. There will be raspberry and passion fruit curd linzers, chocolate cakes, apple butter rugelach, and peanut butter s'mores! Craving something […]

Join us for the first workshop in our series on adolescent mental health (12-18 years) led by Scott Bloom, LCSW, in collaboration with the Child & Family Institute of Westchester. Through engaging presentations and discussions, we will explore the challenges facing today's teens, and how parents can address these to set teens up for success. […]