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Join us to celebrate new art at the J this Spring! Enjoy our 4th annual Community Art Exhibition with art by over 60 local artists and our Youth Art Exhibition by artists ages 4-18. We will have art-making activities for all ages, refreshments, and live string music by Riley Burke. Registration recommended but not required. […]
FREE Yonkers Riverfront Library Community Room We’re partnering with Beyond Plastics to screen the award-winning documentary, Plastic People: The Hidden of Microplastics. This film investigates our addiction to plastic, the growing threat of microplastics on human health. What can be done about it? After the screening, we’ll be joined by guest speakers to learn how […]
Location: Irvington Presbyterian Church, 25 N Broadway, Irvington, NY 10533 Loving your neighbor, loving yourself, loving and being loved by God are all long held spiritual beliefs across Judaism and Christianity. As we move beyond Passover and Easter, join us across Jewish and Christian differences to learn, discuss, and eat with one another.
Members: Free; non-members: $10 NYT journalist and bestselling author Lisa Belkin will discuss her new book Genealogy of a Murder and the creative journey she took while writing her most ambitious and most personal project. It’s a family story, and also a universal one, spanning four generations of three families and ending in the murder […]
FREE for members and non-members; on Zoom Are you interested in learning more about assistive technologies for yourself or to support someone with differing abilities? Mark Surabian from the Marlene Meyerson JCC’s ATHelp, will join us virtually to explore assistive technology resources that are currently available on phones and other electronic devices. Any questions, please […]
FREE for members & non-members Running time: 77 minutes At 100-years-old, Dr. Howard Tucker has been recognized by the Guinness World Records as the world's oldest practicing doctor. Following a 7+ decade career–capped off by a stint teaching neurology to medical residents at Cleveland's St. Vincent Charity Medical Center– Dr. Tucker begins to slow down […]
Join us for a community screening of The Zone of Interest, the 2024 Academy and BAFTA Award-winning film by Jonathan Glazer. In this film, based on the book by Martin Amis, Auschwitz commandant Rudolf Höss and his wife Hedwig strive to build a dream life for their family in a house and garden beside the […]
In celebration of the 77th anniversary of the founding of the State of Israel and our connections to the culinary culture of Israel, join us on Yom Ha’atzma’ut (Israel Independence Day) for a special falafel pop-up on the quad. Chef Noam will be preparing his freshly made falafel sandwiches and platters with all the fixings! […]
Bus leaves the JCC at 6:00 pm and returns at 10:00 pm Members: $15; non-members: $20, incl r/t transportation October 8 offers a look at the explosion of antisemitism on college campuses, social media, and in the streets of America beginning the day after the October 7th attack on Israel by Hamas. Through meticulous investigation, […]
Do social media platforms have the responsibility to remove content that is factually untrue? Do universities have the responsibility to prohibit hate speech? Where do American law and Jewish ethics overlap, and where do they differ on these issues of speech? Join us as we explore these timely questions of our era. Join Rabbi Daniel […]
Doors to the cocktail area open at 6:00 pm. Doors to the theater open at 6:45 pm Beer and wine available for purchase An all-star ensemble of NYC-based musicians will perform the music of Paul Simon, one of the most influential and beloved American singer-songwriters of the 20th century. The band of top talent-- assembled […]
Campers: $10; non-campers: $15 At The Masters School: 49 Clinton Ave, Dobbs Ferry Get ready for an afternoon of sports, swimming, fun, and friends! This is a great opportunity for new, returning, and prospective campers to sharpen their skills, get trained by expert coaches, and have a blast cooling off in our pool.
General admission: $30 JCC Members use discount code SHAMESJCC Live music brings great happiness to many individuals, but those with sensory challenges may find concerts too overstimulating. In this inclusive concert, the Especially Everyone Ensemble leads a sensory-friendly show featuring upbeat, positive tunes that ensures those with sensitivities can actively participate. Special accommodations, such as […]
For the trendsetter in your life, explore this carefully curated collection of jewelry.
Members: free; non-members: $10 Movies always had music, even before they had sound. This lecture uses audio and video examples to explore the history of music written for film—its aesthetics, its uses, its various styles, and its changing technology—from its beginnings in the late 19th century to recent trends. About the Presenter: Allen Cohen is […]
Purchase one-of-a-kind Baltic Amber jewelry and gorgeous silk, wool and cashmere scarves, shawls, and ponchos with and without embroidery.
FREE for members & non-members Discuss the month’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, thought-provoking, […]
Explore handmade, functional ceramics with special designs, all created locally in Westchester and without any toxic materials.
Come get beautiful flowers for the mom in your life, or anyone deserving of some beauty! New local business Honey and Gold Flowers and Coffee Shop will be selling beautiful bouquets that you can conveniently take with you from the J.
Join with Rabbi Symons in a participatory conversation about how Jewish wisdom teaches us to raise up the next generation. We will reflect on the ways we were raised to honor our parents, how our children honored parents in our generation, and how children are honoring parents today. This conversation will be all the richer […]
FREE for members and non-members 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 […]
Jess Velona explores how presidential pardons, while often merciful or remedial for judicial errors, have also been granted amidst some of the greatest political controversies in our history. Some examples include Andrew Johnson's mass pardons of ex-Confederates, Ford's pardon of Nixon's Watergate, Carter's mass pardons of Vietnam draft evaders, Clinton's pardon of fugitive Marc Rich, […]
Join our youth ambassador Asaf Bader as he discusses the realities and emotions surrounding graduating high school and entering the Israel Defense Force. With your help, Asaf will compare and contrast the American high school experience with the Israeli. Hummus and pita for swiping will make our conversation all the more festive.
Before we enjoy our outdoor potluck picnic, join us to support those who are food insecure. We’ll make PB&J sandwiches for the residents of the Broadway Manor Shelter in Yonkers. Feel free to bring sliced bread to contribute to these efforts. No RSVP needed.
FREE for members and non-members Bring a dish to share with friends new and not-new for a potluck picnic at the JCC! We’ll gather under the tent in the front lawn to celebrate spring. Drinks and dessert on us! NOTE: Please include a list of ingredients with your dish in case of allergies. Click here […]
Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. Do a mitzvah; sign up to give blood at the J! When you donate blood, you help patients of all ages who may be undergoing treatment for cancer, chronic illness, traumatic accidents and injuries, and more.
Balancing community and self as revealed through Jewish and Christian thought. The common understanding that “What’s mine is mine and what’s yours is yours” makes for cordial co-existence. However, our faith traditions offer meaningful ways of connecting on a deeper level. Join us for a discussion about how we can “expand the pie” or share […]
Join with Rabbi Symons as we uncover the ways Jewish wisdom invites us to memorialize those who are no longer with us. Lest you think otherwise, it is not through “White Sales”. Our conversation will touch on our collective efforts around Memorial Day and our individual efforts around friends and family. In the Challah and […]
Luau theme! Come spend your Friday night with us at our special Sensory-Friendly Swim Night, exclusively for families with an immediate member with a disability. The pool will be reserved just for you, providing a sensory-friendly environment where you can enjoy a relaxing swim without the usual distractions. This event is designed to accommodate sensory […]
We are all familiar with the term “economic globalization,” but less so with the term“cultural globalization,” or the degree to which pop culture has gone multipolar. Pop culture has become an important narrative through which we can understand the ever-changing landscape of world politics. Many older Americans grew up immersed in American culture only in […]
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 […]
FREE for members and non-members, incl. light snack from the region Join us live from La Boca, one of the most iconic neighborhoods in Buenos Aires, where art, architecture, and culture come together in bold and beautiful ways. Known for its colorful buildings and creative spirit, La Boca has long been a haven for artists, […]
FREE for members and non-members Frozen River is a captivating historical novel set during Prohibition in the 1920s. It follows two women—one an immigrant, the other a wealthy socialite—as their lives intersect in a dangerous world of bootlegging and smuggling across the frozen St. Lawrence River. This gripping story explores themes of survival, resilience, and […]
Members: $12; non-members: $15 In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, come take a paws to relax, recharge, and cuddle with adoptable puppies from the SPCA of Westchester! This experience is designed to promote well-being, reduce stress, and bring smiles—all through the healing power of animals. All puppies at this event are available for adoption—come […]
Members: $12; non-members: $15 In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, come take a paws to relax, recharge, and cuddle with adoptable puppies from the SPCA of Westchester! This experience is designed to promote well-being, reduce stress, and bring smiles—all through the healing power of animals. All puppies at this event are available for adoption—come […]
FREE for members and non-members The story of a police chief whose childhood friend has returned from prison after 30 years is called by The New York Times “Part thriller, part bildungsroman, part Dickensian tear-jerker and — most startlingly — part western….” Join us to discuss a novel about two kinds of families―the ones we […]
FREE for members and non-members 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 […]
Members: $12; non-members: $15 In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, come take a paws to relax, recharge, and cuddle with adoptable puppies from the SPCA of Westchester! This experience is designed to promote well-being, reduce stress, and bring smiles—all through the healing power of animals. All puppies at this event are available for adoption—come […]
Join us for a special evening to celebrate the Harold & Elaine Shames JCC on the Hudson. This year, we are honoring Hillari and Peter Boritz. There will be a seated dinner and musical performance by Adam Pascal, the original “Roger” from Rent. Program Cocktail hour reception from 7:00-8:00 pm Program, musical performance by Adam […]
With the Jewish holiday of Shavuot beginning at sundown on June 1, we will explore the pivotal story of the giving of the Ten Commandments at Mt. Sinai and their application to our lives today. Shavuot celebrates the giving of the Ten Commandments. In the Challah and Conversation series, Rabbi Ron Symons, Shames JCC Sr. […]
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