Events

Cynthia Ehrenkrantz was six in 1939 when Britain entered World War II. Seeking Shelter is her vivid child's-eye account of life in wartime England as she lived it: an adored only child in a large Jewish clan whose comfortable existence became one of food shortages, gas masks, air-raid sirens, and – worst of all – […]

Social Club: Tour the Rockefeller Peonies Wednesday, May 10; 12:45-2 pm FREE for members and nonmembers + parking To celebrate spring, the Shames JCC is planning a group visit to see, smell, and learn about the beautiful peonies at Rockefeller State Park Preserve. We will meet at 12:45 PM for a BYO picnic lunch and […]

Broadway Trip to "Parade" Join your JCC friends for a matinee showing of PARADE on Broadway starring Tony, Grammy, and Emmy Award® winner, Ben Platt, and rising star, Micaela Diamond. The New York Times hails PARADE as a Critic's Pick and "the best-sung musical in many a New York season. It recalls an era of […]

Experience Laughter Yoga, 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 contagious laughter. Bring your playful […]

Family Friday: Swim Under the Stars Splish, Splash it’s a JCC bash! Come kick-off your weekend with a dip in our pool! We are thrilled to be offering a Friday night free-swim to families who have a member with a special need. The pool will be exclusively reserved for this event, we can ensure a […]