Events

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!

$30 for members; $36 for non-members, space limited to 40 players Join us for a fun afternoon of friendly competition! This tournament consists of three 1-hour rounds of play for a total of 12 games, with breaks in between. Your ticket includes all supplies, coffee, and light refreshments. Players will need to bring their 2025 […]

FREE for members; $10 for non-members Great American music didn’t end with the classic American Songbook. It continued into the postwar generation with a new, more urbanized, sound. Much of it wouldn’t have been possible without the Jewish record companies who took the risk of recording this music, or without the Jewish producers who sculpted […]

FREE for members and non-members Those experiencing the stage of life referred to as “the third act” are invited to come together to talk, laugh, share stories, and support one another through life’s ups and downs. Whether you're navigating retirement, dealing with health changes, coping with loss, or just looking to connect with others in […]

FREE for members & non-members The documents and decisions. What are palliative care and hospice and when might I need them? What about organ donation? Featured speakers are Rabbi Josh Rabin, LiveOn NY and Marya Ugolnick, Hospice Social Worker at Northwell Health. Planning for Older Years is a 5-week series to help alleviate the challenge […]

FREE for members & non-members Set in a small Irish town at Christmastime in 1985, this powerful novella follows Bill Furlong, a coal merchant who uncovers a disturbing secret at a local convent. As he grapples with doing what's right, the story explores courage, silence, and the quiet impact of kindness in a short but […]

FREE for members & non-members At Blythedale Children’s Hospital, 71% of admitted patients rely on Medicaid. Their families often face additional challenges—including food insecurity—that can intensify stress during an already difficult time. In response to these needs, we will be packing 50 nourishing meals to be distributed through the Community Café at Blythedale. Join us […]

FREE for members and non-members Bring a dish to share with friends new and not-new for our 3rd 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 […]

This year’s Diversity Breakfast—One Table, Many Voices: Standing Together—will once more bring our community together to recognize our rich differences—and encourage us to hear each other, grow in understanding, and act as one. Our focus this year is on building concrete action plans during our facilitated table discussions to address the divisions and challenges we […]

4 Thursdays, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11 Members: $25; non-members: $36 for the series Why do some speeches make a difference and last forever while others backfire or are forgotten? This 4-session series explores the answers as we explore the content and context of powerful speeches by influential Americans including Abraham Lincoln, John F. Kennedy, Jr., […]

FREE for members & non-members Watch the charming chemistry between Drew Barrymore and Hugh Grant as they sing their way through this delightful film. After the screening, hear from the film’s sound mixer, BAFTA winner Danny Michael, as he shares behind-the-scenes insights on the making of this film, as well as his cameo appearance! Dessert […]

FREE for members; $10 for non-members The U.S. has typically relied on the IMF to bail out financially troubled allies, but now it’s risking its own cash to bail out Argentina, despite the $20 billion the country is already getting from the IMF. What is behind this decision? Will this generous aid succeed in putting […]

FREE for members & non-members In our fractured world, it is often difficult to find things to talk about that are not contentious. In preparation for Thanksgiving, we will review the many techniques we can use to facilitate respectful dialogue across differences.

$5 per person Join us for this month’s Meal and Reel event featuring a lunchtime screening of School of Rock! Enjoy pizza, snacks, and drinks while rocking out to this hilarious, feel-good classic about music, friendship, and finding your inner rock star. *Inclusive classes and events at the J are specifically designed and implemented to […]