Events

Back by popular demand, art historian Serdar Arat will take us on a visual tour of the 1937 World Fair in Paris. At this influential exposition, Hitler, Mussolini, and Stalin display their political and cultural ambitions alongside Picasso’s Guernica, arguably the most famous and influential war painting of all time. In this colorful exploration and […]

Give Outgrown Clothes a Second Life! Declutter your house, replenish your kids’ closets, and help reduce the 11 million tons of textile waste that end up in landfills each year in the US! Join our kids' clothing swap—donate (optional) and pick up gently used summer clothes, sizes 0–12. We’ll have our playground open and an […]

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, […]

Members: $35; non-members: $42 Experience relaxation and joy as gentle yoga meets playful goats! Ridge Ranch, a small family farm located in Patterson, NY, will be bringing their herd of goats that will roam, cuddle, and climb, adding laughter and spontaneity to your practice. Perfect for all skill levels and all abilities, this unique session […]

Members: $35; non-members: $42 Experience relaxation and joy as gentle yoga meets playful goats! Ridge Ranch, a small family farm located in Patterson, NY, will be bringing their herd of goats that will roam, cuddle, and climb, adding laughter and spontaneity to your practice. Perfect for all skill levels and all abilities, this unique session […]

Members: $35; non-members: $42 Experience relaxation and joy as gentle yoga meets playful goats! Ridge Ranch, a small family farm located in Patterson, NY, will be bringing their herd of goats that will roam, cuddle, and climb, adding laughter and spontaneity to your practice. Perfect for all skill levels and all abilities, this unique session […]

This thoughtful workshop offers an informative look at the broad spectrum of human sexuality, with a focus on understanding contemporary terms and evolving perspectives. Through guided discussion and respectful conversation, participants will explore how concepts of sexual orientation and identity have expanded over time. Rena DeLevie aims to foster awareness, empathy, and open dialogue in […]

Discuss with Rabbi Ron Symons what you want the next year of Jewish Life programming to look like at the J. Topics include, but are not limited to: What would you like to learn? How would you like to help our Rivertowns community through tikkun olam, repairing the world? With whom would you like to […]

FREE for members and non-members We want to give you the opportunity to meet and make meaningful connections with others who have also recently joined the J. This dedicated time will also give you the chance to ask questions or get more information that you may need to get the full experience of your membership. […]

FREE for members & non-members Join us for a new monthly virtual program that brings the esteemed 92NY to The Ark! In this first conversation, Tony Award-winners Leslie Odom, Jr. and Kara Young discuss life under the Broadway lights, achieving your dreams, and Odom’s remarkable career, including his recent book, Failing Up. Breaking out in […]

FREE for members & non-members Avoid costly mistakes and navigate Medicare decisions with clarity and confidence. This presentation will debunk myths and misconceptions, address the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act on plans, and provide the facts you need to make informed choices. Topics include: Types of Medicare Plans—and what they really mean for you […]

Discuss with Rabbi Ron Symons what you want the next year of Jewish Life programming to look like at the J. Topics include, but are not limited to: What would you like to learn? How would you like to help our Rivertowns community through tikkun olam, repairing the world? With whom would you like to […]

Back by popular demand, jazz pianist Rocco Dapice will take us on a deep dive into one of the world’s most famous compositions, “Claire de Lune” by Claude Debussy. Much of what we call "jazz" can actually be discovered in the first two pages of this extraordinary French impressionist piano composition. Though the piece doesn’t […]

Discuss with Rabbi Ron Symons what you want the next year of Jewish Life programming to look like at the J. Topics include, but are not limited to: What would you like to learn? How would you like to help our Rivertowns community through tikkun olam, repairing the world? With whom would you like to […]

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 on a live, virtual tour to Canada’s majestic Rocky Mountains! We’re visiting Banff, in Alberta, Canada–a town embedded into Banff National Park, and surrounded by spectacular mountains, glacier-fed lakes, and rivers. Banff National Park gets 4 million visitors a year, and the […]

Members: $50; non-members: $60 *includes table tennis, unlimited tacos, drink, and r/t transportation from the JCC Let us be your chauffeur for a fun night out with games and great food in Pleasantville! Our first stop is Westchester Table Tennis Center, where you can challenge your JCC friends to an hour of casual table tennis. […]

FREE for members and non-members Show Me a Hero tells the true story of a legal battle over affordable housing in Yonkers, New York, in the 1980s. It focuses on Mayor Nick Wasicsko, who must navigate racial, political, and community tensions. This thought-provoking book focuses on themes of social justice, race, and the challenges of […]

FREE for members & non-members Understanding how Medicare works is confusing enough; determining what type of plan is in your financial best interest can seem like a daunting task. This workshop will help you put numbers to paper to compare Medigap vs. Advantage Plans. We will map out representative costs for premiums and healthcare services […]

Join Rabbi Barbara Symons in a highly interactive conversation about the relationship between and overlap of the Jewish and Black communities through Jewish texts and poetry, some of which are printed in her book Prophetic Voices: Renewing and Reimagining Haftarah. Join Rabbi Barbara Symons of Temple Beth-El of City Island for this month’s Clergy Talk. […]

In 2024, half the world’s population voted. At the same time, growing challenges around the world — including declining trust in political institutions, foreign information manipulation, and new forms of technology — created what some considered “a perfect storm” to test elections and democratic institutions globally. What have been the results and trends from these […]

$20 cash includes soup or salad, choice of lunch entree, tax, and tip Join us at Haiku Asian Bistro, a 2021 Best of Westchester winner that serves classic yet modern  dishes from China, Thailand, Japan, Malaysia, and elsewhere in East and South Asia. Your meal includes soup or salad and your choice of lunch entree. […]

FREE for members & non-members Have a bagel and come meet our new Community Connector, Rena DeLevie, who can support you with transportation and other services. Can't make it in person? Feel free to email her at rdelevie@shamesjcc.org to make an appointment! About Rena: Rena DeLevie, who calls Dobbs Ferry home, is a dedicated community builder with […]