Events

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, […]

FREE for members & non-members Come experience an insider view of the way Jewish and Arab Israelis can embrace a spirit of cooperation and conflict resolution. In this project from Givat Haviva–an organization dedicated to promoting a spirit of co-existence and mutual respect between Israeli communities–two Jewish Israeli and Arab Israeli teens will reflect on […]

FREE for members & non-members Rabbi Benjy will pull back the curtain on Chabad and provide an honest look at the beliefs, mission, and daily reality of being a Chabadnik.

Every other Sunday beginning September 7 Drop in—no registration required. Having trouble with your iPhone, Android, tablet, or laptop? Struggle with email, texting, apps, Zoom, or technology in general? Bring your device and your questions to the J and savvy volunteers from Irvington High School will help you at no cost!

Students (under 18): $20; members: $30; non-members: $36 New York Times puzzles have become a cultural phenomenon, with millions of people playing them daily, sharing their scores, and having competitions with friends and family. In this lively conversation, you’ll hear from the minds behind your favorite puzzles. Will Shortz of the famous daily crossword and […]

FREE for members and non-members Those experiencing the stage of life referred to as “the third act” are invited to come together to talk, laugh, share stories, and support one another through life’s ups and downs. Whether you're navigating retirement, dealing with health changes, coping with loss, or just looking to connect with others in […]

During this month of Labor Day, we have the opportunity to show our appreciation to those neighbors who see to our highways, water, sewers, sanitation and recycling duties. While they are often overlooked, now is the time for us to do something kind for them. Join us to assemble appreciation bags for each employee along […]

FREE for members & non-members Join Malcolm Gladwell, bestselling author of The Tipping Point and Blink, for a visionary conversation with Angus Fletcher about the hidden roots and untapped potential of human intelligence as described in his new book, Primal Intelligence: You Are Smarter Than You Think You Know. How are some people so much […]

FREE for members & non-members The Vanishing Half follows twin sisters who grow up in a Southern Black community but run away as teenagers. Eventually, one returns home with her dark-skinned daughter, while the other passes as white and severs ties from her family. This New York Times bestseller explores the themes of identity, race, […]

FREE for members & non-members Join Rabbi Ron Symons in uncovering how the messages of this High Holiday season are most impactful if we allow them to speak to us all year round, not just on Rosh haShanah. We will explore questions including, why is it so hard to self-improve?

$5 for members and non-members Join us for our first “Reel and Meal” event for a lunchtime screening of Pitch Perfect. Enjoy pizza, classic movie snacks, and plenty of laughs as we sing (and snack) our way through this aca-awesome comedy! Inclusive classes and events at the J are specifically designed and implemented to ensure […]

Members: $15; non-members: $25 Kick your fall into high gear! Challenge yourself with an extra special class featuring all four of your WOW instructors, 14 stations, and 15 extra minutes! We will be using the entire gymnasium and will have space for 2 people per station.

Stop by for bagels, coffee, and a schmooze with the JCC program staff to learn about our upcoming Renard lectures and other programs this fall.

FREE for members & non-members Chef Amy Pane and Rabbi Ron Symons team up to teach you how to make a seasonal upside down apple muffin and teach you about why apples are such an integral culinary ingredient of the High Holiday season.

FREE for members & non-members Join us as we dive into this powerful and richly-layered novel that explores identity, family, and the search for personal freedom. Through unforgettable characters and poetic storytelling, Morrison weaves a tale that spans generations and tackles themes of race, heritage, and self-discovery that still resonate today and will inspire thoughtful […]

$25 cash per person (taxes and gratuity included) 468 Bedford Rd, Pleasantville, NY 10570 Bienvenue to the party room at Jean Jacques for this month’s lunch outing! Your meal includes your choice of entree from the cafe menu, chef’s choice salad for the table, beverage, tax, and tip. Jean Jacques is known for their consistently […]

The Future of Work, Welfare, and Workfare: A Labor Day Inspired Values-Based Conversation FREE for members & non-members Join us for a conversation with Rev. Richard Witt, Executive Director at Rural & Migrant Ministry, Inc. in Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY, and Rev. Bill Baker, rector of Christ Episcopal Church, also known as Christ Church San Marcos, in […]

Rosh Hashana Crafts With Jill Rosenblum Join us for a festive craft pop-up! We’ll create an apple and honey project to take home, complete with a taste of honey. We’ll also decorate a large shofar for our JCC community to display, bringing in the sound, spirit and sweetness of the New Year.

FREE for members & non-members Join Rabbi Ron Symons in unpacking the power of High Holiday based poetry on the ways we can reflect on the power of the season in nature and the spirit.

FREE for members & non-members This is a FREE DEMO where you learn the basic steps of Salsa, no partner needed. The 7-week session runs from Friday, September 26–November 7. For more information, click here.   

Dinner begins at 6:00 pm Shabbat Mingle—Members: $10; non-members: $15 Shabbat Dinner—Members: $30; non-members: $35 Shabbat Mingle + Dinner—Members: $36; non-members: $50 Gather with friends to fill your spirit and your belly. We will begin with unstructured time for mingling, holiday-related snacks, and opportunities to engage in self-guided Shabbat rituals. Those registered for dinner will […]

Every other Sunday Drop in—no registration required. Having trouble with your iPhone, Android, tablet, or laptop? Struggle with email, texting, apps, Zoom, or technology in general? Bring your device and your questions to the J and savvy volunteers from Irvington High School will help you at no cost!

Members: $15; non-members: $20 The autumn equinox is a time of year when the day and night are of equal length. This day of balance represents a time to let go of things that are holding us back and open ourselves to growth and new possibilities. Join Stephany Olivieri as she skillfully guides us through […]

Enjoy a bite of the season! Chef Amy Pane and Rabbi Ron Symons share her recipe for a great Rosh HaShanah season morning snack and his resources for a meaningful season. No RSVP needed, just stop by the front lobby.

FREE for members & non-members 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, how AI is making scams harder to identify, and how […]

FREE for members & non-members Join Rabbi Ron Symons in redefining the work of self-renewal during these 10 days of awe between Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur. What might the Book of Life actually be and what is written in it about me?

FREE for members; $10 for non-members Johann Sebastian Bach embodied all that was Baroque, and literally and figuratively wrote the book on how music works. The forms, harmonies, progressions we use today were outlined by him more than 300 years ago, but his influence continues to be everywhere. We'll listen to some of the remarkable […]