Events

American Red Cross Babysitting Certification (ages 11–16)   The JCC’s Babysitting Certification & Internship Program is for young people ages 11 – 16 years old, offering training and mentorship for all levels of babysitting experience. The program begins with a 6.5-hour American Red Cross training that provides youth planning to babysit with the knowledge and […]

Within the Jewish calendar there are periods of time when holidays are connected to each other and, in their connection, add another layer of meaning to the days. We see this with Yom HaShoah, Yom HaYizkaron, and Yom Ha'atzmaut. As we observe Yom Hashoah on May 6, this discussion will look at each holiday's meaning […]

Join us for an afternoon of tikkun olam. We’ll make no-sew fleece blankets for Project Linus, which provides handmade blankets to children in the United States who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need. These blankets provide children with a sense of security, warmth, and comfort. Blankets are simple to make and all materials […]

Join us for our next Reel to Real in which we have dinner and watch a movie together, then explore the cinematic themes and how they play out in real life. This month’s selection is Harold Ramis’s classic comedy Groundhog Day (1993) in which cynical weatherman Phil Connor (Bill Murray) discovers that he is stuck […]

Key decisions about the Vietnam War were made in a single room where most of the conversations were recorded.  In this 2-session class, Jess Velona uses tapes rarely heard before to explore this window into history. You’ll listen toturning points such as the Gulf of Tonkin resolution, Johnson's tortured decision to escalate the war, his […]

On March 3, 1991, four white police officers savagely beat Rodney King, a Black man, during his arrest for driving while intoxicated–and it was all captured on video. The ensuing trial, in which the officers were charged with using excessive force, shocked the nation, as did the verdicts. Join us to re-enact the trial in […]

Chef Noam Zabari has been cooking traditional Yemenite food from a young age. He has been working in cafes and local restaurants since the age of 15, and started his own catering business in 2020. In honor of Israel Independence Day, Chef Noam will be at the J selling made-to-order falafel, falafel sandwiches, and hummus […]

Grab a friend or meet a new one over coffee and a good game. We provide Scrabble, playing cards, Rummikub, Mah Jongg, Othello, chess, and more; you're also welcome to bring your own. Feel free to bring your lunch!

Key decisions about the Vietnam War were made in a single room where most of the conversations were recorded.  In this 2-session class, Jess Velona uses tapes rarely heard before to explore this window into history. You’ll listen toturning points such as the Gulf of Tonkin resolution, Johnson's tortured decision to escalate the war, his […]

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 […]

Join your fellow foodies for our next lunch outing to Santorini Greek Restaurant in Sleepy Hollow! Your lunch will be served family-style and includes Greek salad, falafel, chicken kebabs, pita, and coffee or tea. Bring your appetite and a friend, or come make new ones! These events are always lots of fun and are open […]

Get your long-weekend goodies at the J! Birdie’s Batch will be selling a variety of crostatas and cookies to take to Memorial Day BBQs, or just enjoy at home!

Get a free 10 minute massage at the J! New York State Licensed Massage Therapist Michelle Pachon is back by popular demand. She specializes in Swedish, CTT (deep tissue), sports massage and myofascial release.

The word “shanda” is defined as shame or disgrace in Yiddish. In her astonishingly candid memoir, author, activist, and Ms. magazine founder Letty Cottin Pogrebin seeks to understand the role of shame and secrecy in a family of devout Jewish immigrants whose social status — in America and even among one another — required the […]

Laughter Yoga is 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 […]