Events

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 […]

Birdie’s Batch is back with homemade brown bag lunches for sale! Your lunchbox ($12) comes with savory and sweet for a mid-day pick me up: a mini roasted eggplant & whipped ricotta crostata; piece of seasonal, local fruit from The Orchards of Conklin; and a mega chocolate chip cookie. Prefer a la carte? Mix and […]

Stop by for bagels, coffee, and a schmooze with the JCC program staff to learn about our upcoming Renard lectures this fall. Have an idea for a speaker?  Bend our ear....we're open to all suggestions! You’ll also have the chance to meet and welcome the J’s new Senior Director of Jewish Engagement, Ron Symons.

Join your fellow foodies for our next lunch outing to Fantasy cuisine in Hartsdale! Your meal includes your choice of soup, appetizer, lunch entree, rice, and a soft drink or tea. The menu is suitable for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. The cost is $20 per person (to be brought in cash), and includes all taxes […]

Kamala Harris can be expected to continue President Biden’s foreign policy strategy of working cooperatively with our partners and allies to enhance national security and freedom. Donald Trump, in contrast, favors America First nationalism over multilateralism and has stated that the future belongs not to the “globalists” but to the “patriots.” These opposing views would […]

This New York Times #1 bestseller tells the astonishing saga of Stéphane Breitwieser, the notorious art thief who stole hundreds of pieces of art, amassing a collection estimated to be worth around $2 billion–and never sold a thing. Join us to discuss this riveting true-crime narrative and portrait of a man obsessed with beauty and […]

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 […]

Be part of a million mitzvahs at the J! Get ready for the Jewish New Year by joining the Million Meal Project to pack nutritious meal kits that Rise Against Hunger will distribute to food-insecure communities in need. Bring your friends and your whole family as we come together to make a difference. This event […]

In this hybrid talk and performance, saxophonist Albert Rivera will show us how jazz artists have impacted all forms of entertainment. You’ll listen to and learn about this hugely influential style of music, beginning with the big band era that led to the rise of jazz musicians in Hollywood movies, to jazz affecting modern musicians […]

The Shinshinim program is the “year of service” that offers Israeli high school graduates an opportunity to delay mandatory service in the Israel Defense Forces and serve diaspora communities for up to 10 months. The program allows communities to meet young Israeli ambassadors who perform meaningful service prior to entering the army. Here at the […]

Members: free; non-members: $5 Immerse yourself in a gripping role-playing scenario where a developmentally disabled young man is charged with a murder from 11 years ago. You'll take on roles of detectives, suspects, and witnesses, delving into the complexities of the case. Navigate through shifting evidence, hidden motives, and unanswered questions as you work together […]

This New York Times #1 bestseller by Michael Finkel tells the astonishing saga of Stéphane Breitwieser, the notorious art thief who stole hundreds of pieces of art, amassing a collection estimated to be worth around $2 billion–and never sold a thing. Join us to discuss this riveting true-crime narrative and portrait of a man obsessed […]

Join us for a docent-led tour at the Hudson River Museum in Yonkers where you’ll learn about a variety of art on view throughout the museum’s permanent collection and special exhibitions. After the one-hour tour, we’ll gather together in the museum for a brown bag lunch to discuss the visit. BYO lunch - dessert and […]

Acclaimed international concert violinist, David Podles, brings us a rich, interwoven culture of music as he takes us on a musical trip through the Slavic region. He’ll perform Slavic folk and classical music from countries such as Ukraine, Poland, Czechia, and more. A native of the region, Podles will share personal stories during this musical […]

Need dessert for Rosh Hashanah dinner? Pick up a baby babka from this Yonkers-based micro-bakery in triple chocolate, cinnamon, s’mores, birthday cake, and more! Regular-sized babkas and other treats like Rad Rugelach (all on Etsy shop) can be pre-ordered by 9/24 by emailing babkasboss@gmail.com.