Events

$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 […]

With Veterans Day this week, our session will focus on American Jewish military service. What does Jewish tradition offer about our obligations, historically and in more modern times? What values stand out and who are some of our heroes? About Challah & Conversation Rabbi Lisa Izes, Shames JCC Sr. Director of Jewish Engagement, leads an […]

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, free, hands-on workshop designed for all ages and backgrounds. Staff from the world-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 […]

Curious about yoga but not sure where to begin? Maybe you've walked into a class and felt overwhelmed by the names of poses, the pace, or simply wondered if you're "doing it right". Yoga 101 is an approachable, judgment-free introduction to yoga designed to help you build confidence, understanding, and a stronger connection to your […]

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 In 1978 legendary naturalist David Attenborough encountered an orphaned mountain gorilla named Pablo in Rwanda. This single, viral moment of human-animal connection sparked a global movement that successfully saved Rwanda's mountain gorillas from the brink of extinction. Blending Attenborough's original audio journals and rare archival footage with modern-day tracking of […]

$18 for members | $25 for non-members No matter your age, grief and loss are an inextricable part of our collective lives. Death Over Dinner: Jewish Edition brings this difficult subject to the table. Death Over Dinner is a global initiative and movement that encourages friends, family members, or strangers to gather over a meal […]

Join us today for Thanksgiving games—trivia, music, and memories of Thanksgiving pasts! Here's the first trivia question to get you on your toes: What Jewish family's department store sponsored the first-ever Thanksgiving Day parade? About Challah & Conversation Rabbi Lisa Izes, Shames JCC Sr. Director of Jewish Engagement, leads an interactive guided conversation about life […]

You are invited for a warm and friendly Shabbat experience with friends old and new! We will have time to mingle and get to know each other, share Shabbat blessings with Rabbi Lisa Izes, enjoy music with Adam Hart, and lots of time for talking and laughing. We will share a kosher chicken dinner and […]

Premium Seating (1st 6 Rows) for Members: $65 | Premium Seating (1st 6 Rows) for Non-members: $75 Member: $55 | Non-member: $65 Celebrate Broadway’s Golden Age with Tony Award winner Jack Viertel, who’ll share behind-the-scenes stories as four vocalists and a live ensemble perform beloved songs from Guys and Dolls, My Fair Lady, The Music […]

Join us for an uplifting concert before partaking in our annual Friendsgiving potluck lunch! Violinist and pianist Susan Gordon and accordion player Jordan Shapiro will play a grab bag of familiar tunes from the American Songbook, and some Klezmer hits as well. Sponsored by Concerts in Motion. About the musicians: Susan Gordon is an active […]

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 […]