Events

Journey with Ossining Town Historian Caroline Curvan as she sails the South Pacific as a crew member on the Bark Europa, a Dutch 19th century sailing ship. Following in the wake of the US Exploring Expedition of 1838-1842, she’ll share images and experiences that mirror those of Ossining-born illustrator Alfred Agate from over 184 years […]

Asaf Baider, our Israeli Emissary, will share four of his favorite modern Israeli songs.  After enjoying the music with you, he will unpack their English translation so that we can explore the possible meanings behind the music and enter into current Israeli mindsets.  And of course, humus and pita will be overflowing.

Tuesdays, March 11-April 22; 5:30-7:00 pm Ages 21+ $430 per person Participants will engage in cooperative activities with Giving Retriever dogs and peers, allowing them to improve social-emotional skills including perspective-taking and communication confidence. We’re excited to introduce a new feature this session: dinner before our dog activities! This communal meal is a perfect opportunity to bond, […]

FREE for members and non-members, incl light snack Is retirement all it's cracked up to be? Come have a pastry and discuss the joys, challenges, psychological and financial ramifications, and more in this casual and open setting. Moderated by Joanne Reed, this group welcomes all points of view as we trade stories and support each […]

In keeping with the Purim custom of sharing gifts with those in need, we will pack care packages for people living in need in NYC that will be delivered in the days to come by the Midnight Run Committee of St. Barnabas Episcopal Church. We invite you to order supplies from our Amazon list here […]

Wednesdays, March 12-April 30; 5:00-6:00 pm Ages 18+  Members: $400; non-members: $450 This workshop is designed for adults of all abilities who love music and want to create, collaborate, and connect. Over the course of eight weeks, participants will write an original song together, culminating in a recording and performance opportunity  at The Especially Everyone […]

Members: $5; non-members: $10 Purim volunteer opportunity begins at 4:15 pm Come make merry with festive drinks, Middle Eastern-inspired appetizers, hamantaschen, and good company!  We’ll kick things off with a casual mingle then move into a Purim-themed trivia game hosted by comedian Zoe Levy. Prizes will be awarded! Want to do a mitzvah before the […]

Recently, the Rabbinical Assembly and United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism and The Episcopal Church joined 25 other regional and national Jewish and Christian organizations in filing a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security over new rules allowing immigration raids and arrests at houses of worship. These rules rescind a 30-year-old policy that protected houses […]

Rabbi Ron Symons invites you to the main lobby for a festive nosh of hamantaschen, the triangular Purim pastry.  Happy Purim!