Join us for an afternoon of music and connection in honor of Leonard Cohen's 7th yahrzeit. Nobel laureate and modern-day prophet Leonard Cohen's timeless body of work as a songwriter, performer, and poet spans more than 50 years and explores religion, politics, isolation, love, and mortality. His creations delved fearlessly into the essence of human existence, […]
Want to reconnect with an old friend? Want to find a good doctor or attorney? Learn the methods genealogists such as Ron Arons use to track down or simply discover living relatives. Beyond Google, we’ll discuss how to use professional websites, people directories, court and other government records, ‘aggregation’ websites, and of course, social networking […]
With Rev Garth Evans, St. Barnabas, and Rabbi Jay Stein, Greenburgh Hebrew Center This discussion is part of the Baptism to B’ Mitzvah: exploring Rituals in Judaism and Christianity lecture series. Across diverse religions and cultures, there are ceremonies and traditions acknowledging a child’s maturation and entrance into adulthood. We will examine how Jews and […]
Bring your lunch and a dessert to share with friends new and not-new for a friendsgiving potluck at the JCC! We'll gather to celebrate all we're grateful for in our JCC community. Beverages and extra dessert on us! NOTE: Please include a list of ingredients with your dish in case of allergies.
In recent years, following the tumult of the Arab Spring and turmoil in Syria, Lebanon, and Iraq, some key Middle Eastern countries showed signs of moving toward peace and economic stability. The October 7 attack by Hamas on Israel threatens to undermine these prospects, delaying or even destroying the progress under the Abraham Accords. What […]
Whether we realize it or not, feelings about our body underscore many of our most important relationships including with food, health, and our deeper selves. Join body image coach, nutritionist, and author Amelia Sherry MPH, RD for new insights into the concept of body confidence. You’ll learn practical tools and strategies to build a positive […]
Across Westchester County, several local families host “Shinshinim” who are Israeli high school graduates serving as emissaries to Jewish communities and engaging in meaningful service work prior to their mandatory engagement in the Israeli army. Teens ages 14 and up are invited to come to hear from these Shinshinim about their personal ties to current […]
Friday Night Sensory Friendly Swim Join us for our monthly Friday night free-swim to families who have an immediate member with a special need. The pool will be exclusively reserved for this event, so that we can ensure a sensory-friendly pool environment for a fun family night out! Please note: -We ask that at least […]