Jewish Learning, Living, & Doing
Jewish Learning, Living, & Doing
The Shames JCC inspires and grows community connections through Jewish teachings, values, spirituality, and culture. We promote Jewish learning and engagement through adult discussions and conversations, community holiday celebrations, and values-based experiences for all ages. We offer opportunities for children and adults to serve our community, and learn about the challenges our neighbors face. And we build bridges across real and perceived interfaith, racial, ethnic, cultural, and economic differences so that all of us can live together in supportive community.
Neighbors of all backgrounds are welcome to join us at all of our events!
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Ongoing Programs
Challah and Conversation
2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Fridays of the month; 9:30–10:30 am
Rabbi Lisa Izes, Shames JCC Sr. Director of Jewish Engagement, leads an interactive guided conversation about life that weaves general spirituality with a Jewish lens. Topics are drawn from the human condition, antisemitism/hate in our world, holidays, Israel, current events, and more, with a focus on our shared humanity.
See calendar above for upcoming dates!
Clergy Talk
First Friday of each month; 9:30–10:30 am
Join us for meaningful conversations with Rivertowns Jewish clergy.
See calendar above for upcoming dates!
Common Ground
Tuesdays; 12:30–1:30 pm
Rabbi Lisa Izes and Rev. Gareth Evans, St. Barnabas Episcopal Church of Irvington, host two of their clergy colleagues each month from around the Rivertowns to explore the themes of civic life and civility along with American and religious values.
See the calendar above for upcoming dates!
