Events

FREE for members | $10 for non-members Part of the Renard Lecture Series Learn about the Ethiopian-Israeli community through the lens of Sigd, the Ethiopian Jewish holiday celebrated on November 8. We’ll explore the community’s history and traditions, the modern experiences and challenges they face, and the cultural significance of Sigd in Israel today. About […]

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, […]

First Thursday of the month; 10:45–11:45 am FREE for members and non-members Join our nonjudgmental peer group for adults of all writing levels. We will start each session writing from prompts, then provide feedback and give encouragement to one another. We’ll also have room to discuss your writing goals as well as stories and books […]

FREE for members and non-members 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 […]

$30 for members; $40 for non-members Join us for a fun afternoon of friendly competition! This tournament consists of three 1-hour rounds of play for a total of 12 games, with breaks in between each round. Your ticket includes all supplies, coffee, and light refreshments. Players will need to bring their 2026 NMJL card, a […]

FREE for members; $10 for non-members Part of the Renard Lecture Series One hundred years after his death, Antoni Gaudí’s enduring legacy is his most ambitious architectural undertaking in depth and detail. Still unfinished after 143 years, the wondrous cathedral of La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona recently became the tallest church in the world. Full […]

Rabbi Lisa Izes and Rev. Gareth Evans, St. Barnabas Episcopal Church of Irvington, host two of their clergy colleagues each month from around the Rivertowns to explore the themes of civic life and civility along with American and religious values.

FREE for members and non-members Full lineup here Through letters, reflections, and everyday observations, this novel traces one woman's reflections on a life shaped by relationships, choices, and changing times. Warm, witty, and deeply human, it explores the ways we stay connected to one another.  

$10 for members and non-members Grab some friends to create the fiercest trivia team of all time for our second Trivia Night at The Ark! The bar will be open to keep you extra sharp–or your opponents fuzzy!-- for this fact-packed night of fun with host Garry Leavy of Let’s Go Trivia! Win prizes, have […]

FREE for members and non-members Tot Shabbat is a fun,  interactive, Shabbat celebration featuring songs, stories, activities, and blessings designed for young children (typically ages 0 to 6) and their grownups.

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!

Unlock the power of storytelling in this engaging, hands-on workshop designed for all ages and backgrounds. Staff from the well-renowned storytelling organization The Moth will review core principles of storytelling while guiding you through practical exercises to hone your technique. You’ll learn how to bring your unique voice to any narrative, from personal anecdotes to […]

Written & performed by Joe Fox, this part musical, part memoir explores a lifelong search for family, love, and connection. Don’t Cry For Me: My Yeshiva is the story of Joe Fox and the making of his documentary of a same-sex marriage referendum battle that took place in Maine. Throughout the three-month campaign, Joe needed […]

FREE for members; $10 for non-members Part of the Renard Lecture Series The Dreyfus Affair combined a moral crusade to free a man wrongly convicted of treason with a political crisis that divided France. Explore how the Affair emerged amid unrest and change; how Dreyfus's supporters and Zola's J'Accuse exposed forgery, prejudice, and corruption; and […]

FREE for members | $10 for non-members The postwar system of relatively free world trade was advanced by the US and global trade deals. From 1990 to around 2008, trade accelerated and fueled rapid economic growth and prosperity around the world, lifting millions out of poverty. But by 2018, trade policy reversed and many countries […]

FREE for members and non-members A soldier and a woman he connects with through letters build a deep emotional bond shaped by honesty and shared vulnerability. As their lives become more intertwined, hidden struggles and unexpected challenges begin to surface. It’s a heartfelt story about love, healing, and the ways people try to hold on […]

Premium Seating (1st 6 Rows) for Members: $65 | Premium Seating (1st 6 Rows) for Non-members: $75 Member: $55 | Non-member: $65 Step back into Broadway's Golden Age with an entertaining and insightful exploration of the remarkable Jewish artists who shaped some of the most beloved musicals of the 1950s. During this extraordinary decade, Jewish […]

FREE for members and non-members Bring a dish to share with friends new and not-new for our fourth annual Friendsgiving potluck at the JCC! We'll gather to celebrate all we're grateful for in our community. We’ll provide the turkey, vegetarian main, and beverages; you bring a side or dessert. Click here to tell us what […]

FREE for members | $10 for non-members Part of the Renard Lecture Series In the first decade of the twentieth century artists in France, Germany and Italy shattered the rules of traditional art. Picasso, Matisse, Kandinsky, Boccioni and others expanded on the innovations of Impressionism and Post-Impressionism and moved painting farther away from the idea […]