Events

Germany is currently bidding to host the 2036 Summer Olympics in Berlin.Proponents of this idea think it could be a teachable moment about how propaganda was used to promote the Olympic Games and the Nazi regime when they hosted in 1936 and 1972. But for many, the idea of the Olympics in Germany brings up […]

Summer is around the corner! Stop by for a bagel and learn more about our sleepaway and day camps on Tuesday, 3/19 from 9am-12pm. We will have staff members and informational materials from Berkshire Hills Eisenberg Sleepaway Camp, J Sports Academy, and River Friends Day Camp. Do you enjoy working with children and are looking […]

Come connect with our Shishin (Junior Israeli ambassador) Noy Laufer, born in Haifa. Noy is spending her gap year after graduating high school working with different institutions. In a roundtable conversation, she will share her experiences and perspectives as an Israeli. Light refreshments will be served.

Get ready to add a rhythmic twist to your Purim festivities! Join Yanira to create your own rain stick—a magical instrument that not only lets you unleash your creative flair but also brings the enchanting sounds of rainfall right to your celebration!

Rosenwald is the story of how businessman and philanthropist Julius Rosenwald joined with African-American communities in the South to build schools for them during the early part of the 20th century. This historical partnership as well as the modern-day attempts to maintain or reconfigure the schools is a little-known but great dramatic story.  FREE for […]

Join Yanira for Purim Mask Making! Stop by for a joyful afternoon of crafting unique masks with mixed media.

Sample a selection of kosher wines from Aries Wine & Spirits and place orders for your Passover Seder to pick up at the J!

Artist Natalya Khorover will lead us in making flower-inspired art from single-use plastic bags. We'll explore the irony in creating symbols of ephemeral nature from plastic which will outlast us all. Bring various soft single-use plastic packaging from home, like shopping bags, bread bags, etc. We'll supply the rest along with lots of inspiration and […]

Local favorite Birdie’s Batch will be at the J with delicious homemade hamantaschen and more!