Israel Programs
Keeping Our Community Safe
In light of the attacks in Israel, we want to share with our JCC community that we remain vigilant about safety. We are taking proactive steps that are both visible and not visible to community members out of an abundance of caution. This includes increasing the number of security guards (all of whom are former law enforcement officers) and liaising closely with our partners at NYPD. In addition, our Senior Director of Security, Sean O'Connor, is in close touch with federal, state, and local law enforcement at all levels. We are thankful to our community members for complying with our safety procedures.
Your Donations Matter
Give to the JCC's David H. Sonabend Center for Israel, supporting Israeli children, families, artists, and educational experiences. Your donations allow the JCC to:
- Welcome Israeli children into our school.
- Host the Jerusalem Biennale in our gallery.
- Hold educational forums on antisemitism.
- Provide resources to teens and their families.
- Gather the community for solace and connection.
- Offer programming in Hebrew.
- Provide vital support groups for Israeli families.
From Our CEO
Friday, March 15, 2024
Dear JCC Community,
This Shabbat, Jewish communities worldwide will read the closing chapters of the Book of Exodus, which describe the completion of the building of the Mishkan. The Mishkan, a portable sanctuary created during the children of Israel's journey in the wilderness, was an enthusiastically communal DIY undertaking. As the Torah describes in great detail, artisans of all types contributed their talents: skilled community members spun yarn, embroidered linens, cut wood, and carved stones. Serving as a spiritual center for the whole community, the Mishkan led the people through uncertainty and travail. Its presence reminded them of God's presence.
I thought about the Mishkan while visiting the Hostages Square in Tel Aviv last week during my trip to Israel with a wonderful group from the JCC. Hostages Square has become the central gathering point for supporting the 134 Israeli hostages who remain in Gaza and their bereft, grieving families.
It, too, has been a communal DIY enterprise. There are tents set up where hostage families can receive visits of support. There is a kiosk with paper and markers where one can write notes of comfort and prayer. There is a portable synagogue and, dramatically, a recreation of a tunnel in Gaza that visitors can walk through. At the center sits the Shabbat Table, a beautifully set dining table with a place setting for each person being held hostage. In seeking to support a community through the unbearable pain of this crisis, Hostages Square has also become a wellspring of human creativity and lovingkindness.
Hostages Square, like the Mishkan, was built lovingly by the community. And like the Mishkan, the presence of the Holy indeed dwells there.
Thousands of miles away, we will continue to connect ourselves to the sacred work of longing and prayer. Please join me this Saturday night at 7:30 pm in the JCC lobby to sing and pray at our weekly Havdalah for the Hostages.
Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Joanna Samuels
Chief Executive Officer
Ways to Connect
Events are updated daily
Take 1 minute a day to support the release of hostages.
oneminaday.com was created to generate significant pressure on US elected officials to demand the release of the hostages in Gaza. The website simplifies the process of contacting your elected representative simply by entering your zip code.
Community is more important than ever.
You belong here; join the JCC today for $180/year (regularly $245). Community Members enjoy year-round benefits, including discounts on JCC programs, fitness, and neighborhood businesses, special event invitations, and priority registration.
JCC Positive Psychology Hour: Hope Amidst Conflict + Violence (Video Replay)
Caroline Kohles, JCC Senior Director of Health + Wellness, spoke with Oded Adomi Leshem, Ph.D. of Hope Amidst Conflict & Violence about what is going on in Israel through the lens of hope and positive psychology.
PHOTOS
Resources
For Children + Families
How to talk to your children about this situation:
Our Chief Children + Family Officer, Jacqueline Marks, shares suggestions for conversations with children about tragic and difficult news, which have been adapted from Dr. Becky Kennedy's Guide for When Bad Things Happen. There is no one "right" way to navigate through this time. Please use this guide as a resource and trust your instincts—you know your family best.
National Association of School Psychologists:
Helping Children Cope with Frightening News
Helping Children Cope - Tips for Families and Educators
Kveller:
How to Talk to Kids About What's Happening in Israel Right Now
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) has also developed resources to help children and their families navigate what they are seeing and feeling, notably coping after mass violence.
Combatting Antisemitism
We've gathered some useful online conversation guides, tactics, and additional resources that may help you combat antisemitism and discuss the current conflict in Israel.
- Zioness: How to be an Anti-Antisemite
- USC Shoah Foundation: Facing Antisemitism
- NPR: How to Address Antisemitic Rhetoric When You Encounter It
Discussing the Conflict
- ADL: 10 Ways to Have Conscientious Conversations on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
- Hey Alma: Guide to the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
News Outlets
Israeli News Outlets
Resources in Hebrew
Ways to Help
UJA-Federation of New York has launched an Israel Emergency Fund to offer the crucial support that will be needed in the days and weeks to come.
OLAM and SID-Israel have vetted this updated list of Israeli organizations to support.
Jewish Funders Network is updating this list of trusted agencies and nonprofits supported by their members in Israel and the US
Magen David Adom is Israel's medical first response and emergency services and representative to the International Red Cross.
Jgive is a national emergency fund to aid the war victims.
The Fund for Victims of Terrorism of The Jewish Agency, together with the Spirit of Israel and partners around the world, has been mobilized to help the victims through emergency grants and immediate assistance.
Nourish Israel by Jewish Food Society. Asif: Culinary Institute of Israel has mobilized several initiatives to cook and send meals to hospitals, displaced families, and those in need in Israel.
Send a letter to an IDF soldier
Visit oneminaday.com to easily contact your elected officials to support the release of the hostages in Gaza.
Second Line is accepting applications for mental health professionals to volunteer, directly or remotely, with patients in Israel.
Please contact israel@mmjccm.org with any questions.
The David H. Sonabend Center for Israel fosters deeper understanding and connections between the diverse Jewish community in New York and the people of Israel. Our work is to promote broader and more civil dialogue among the diverse New York Jewish community, including expat Israelis, about Israel and our relationship with it; to create a more informed New York Jewish community; to foster and promote broader understanding and dialogue with native Israelis, both in New York and Israel; to broaden and deepen the connection and commitment to Israel by the New York Jewish Community as a whole; and to educate targeted populations among the people of Israel about American Jewry.
Through classes, lectures, panel discussions, film, fine and performing arts, our seasonal magazine TAMUZ, and other cultural offerings, the JCC is a respected home of Israeli content and a place to explore and grow.
For additional information and to stay up-to-date on Israel current events, issues, and topics, please visit any of the resources below:
Year of Living Jewishly
Year of Living Jewishly
By invitation: Welcome to Year of Living Jewishly, our 10th year!
For more information, please contact Yael Kahn Pinto (ykahnpinto@mmjccm.org)
Daily Drop-in Facilitated Meditation Morning Session Mon - Fri
Daily Drop-in Facilitated Meditation Morning Session Mon - Fri
Meditation is held Virtually on Zoom.
CLICK HERE TO JOIN MORNING MEDITATION.
Meeting ID: 924 2331 5818
Password: meditation
Meditation will not meet on the following Jewish and National Holidays in 2024:
Drop-in Facilitated Meditation Evening Sessions
Drop-in Facilitated Meditation Evening Sessions
Class will not meet on the following Jewish and National holidays in 2024:
THERE WILL BE NO CLASS THURSDAY, MARCH 28th
Tue, Apr 23 - Passover Day 1
Tue, Apr 30 - Passover Day 8
Tue, Jun 11 - Erev Shavuot
Thu, Jun 13 - Shavuot Day 2
Thu, Jul 4 - Independence Day
Fig Tree @ JCC Harlem
Fig Tree @ JCC Harlem
In Person. JCC Harlem is teaming up with Fig Tree, an independent Jewish education program for children ages 3–13, to bring new and enriching Jewish learning opportunities to our community.
Shabbat Show w/ Embrace @ JCC Harlem
Shabbat Show w/ Embrace @ JCC Harlem
In Person at JCC Harlem. The Shabbat Show: A Jewish Theatrical Adventure
Havurah (4-7 Years)
Havurah (4-7 Years)
In Person. Havurah is a fun and meaningful way for children to develop their Jewish identities and build Jewish community. Through explorations of Jewish values, rituals, stories, and culture, the Havurah experience sparks wonder and joy, builds confidence, and inspires creativity.
JCC Teen Volunteer Corps (14-18 Years)
JCC Teen Volunteer Corps (14-18 Years)
In Person. Join the Jewish Teen Volunteer Corps and engage in acts of kindness and community service to heal the world, starting in our UWS community. This volunteer-centered program offers teens a platform to impact the lives of others and themselves while connecting with Jewish values.
Basics of Judaism Couples Registration
Basics of Judaism Couples Registration
In Person. This experiential course introduces the basic principles, theology, literature, and ritual/spiritual practices of Judaism through discussions and exposure to traditional texts, contemporary readings, and real-life Jewish experiences.
Basics of Judaism Individual Registration
Basics of Judaism Individual Registration
In Person. This experiential course introduces the basic principles, theology, literature, and ritual/spiritual practices of Judaism through discussions and exposure to traditional texts, contemporary readings, and real-life Jewish experiences.
[VIRTUAL] Hebrew: Beginner Bet (weekly with Ilana)
[VIRTUAL] Hebrew: Beginner Bet (weekly with Ilana)
This class will take place virtually. A link to the virtual classroom will be in your confirmation email and emailed to you 30 minutes before each class.
[IN PERSON] Hebrew: Beginner Bet for 20s30s (weekly with Dorit)
[IN PERSON] Hebrew: Beginner Bet for 20s30s (weekly with Dorit)
This special Ulpan class is exclusively for young professionals in their 20s and 30s. Co-sponsored by The Selma + Lawrence Ruben Center for 20s + 30s.
This class will take place in person at the JCC.
[VIRTUAL] Hebrew: Beginner Aleph (weekly with Sara)
[VIRTUAL] Hebrew: Beginner Aleph (weekly with Sara)
This class will take place virtually. A link to the virtual classroom will be in your confirmation email and emailed to you 30 minutes before each class.
[IN PERSON] Hebrew: Beginner Aleph 20's & 30's (weekly with Roni)
[IN PERSON] Hebrew: Beginner Aleph 20's & 30's (weekly with Roni)
We use the Israeli Ulpan method and materials to teach and improve Hebrew language skills-speaking, comprehension, reading, and writing. You'll find small, interactive classes at all levels taught by experienced Hebrew speakers.
[VIRTUAL] Hebrew: Intermediate Aleph (weekly with Barbara)
[VIRTUAL] Hebrew: Intermediate Aleph (weekly with Barbara)
This class will take place virtually. A link to the virtual classroom will be in your confirmation email and emailed to you 30 minutes before each class.
[VIRTUAL] Hebrew: Beginner Gimmel (weekly with Rachel)
[VIRTUAL] Hebrew: Beginner Gimmel (weekly with Rachel)
This class will take place virtually. A link to the virtual classroom will be in your confirmation email and emailed to you 30 minutes before each class.
[VIRTUAL] Hebrew: Intermediate Dalet (weekly with Barbara)
[VIRTUAL] Hebrew: Intermediate Dalet (weekly with Barbara)
This class will take place virtually. A link to the virtual classroom will be in your confirmation email and emailed to you 30 minutes before each class.
[VIRTUAL] Honors Hebrew (weekly with Rachel)
[VIRTUAL] Honors Hebrew (weekly with Rachel)
This class will take place virtually. A link to the virtual classroom will be in your confirmation email and emailed to you 30 minutes before each class.
[VIRTUAL] Honors Hebrew (weekly with Rachel)
[VIRTUAL] Honors Hebrew (weekly with Rachel)
This class will take place virtually. A link to the virtual classroom will be in your confirmation email and emailed to you 30 minutes before each class.
[VIRTUAL] Hebrew: Intermediate Bet (weekly with Barbara)
[VIRTUAL] Hebrew: Intermediate Bet (weekly with Barbara)
This class will take place virtually. A link to the virtual classroom will be in your confirmation email and emailed to you 30 minutes before each class.
[VIRTUAL] Hebrew: Beginner Dalet(weekly with Sara)
[VIRTUAL] Hebrew: Beginner Dalet(weekly with Sara)
This class will take place virtually. A link to the virtual classroom will be in your confirmation email and emailed to you 30 minutes before each class.
[IN PERSON] Hebrew: Advance Beginner Aleph (weekly with Dorit)
[IN PERSON] Hebrew: Advance Beginner Aleph (weekly with Dorit)
This class will take place virtually. A link to the virtual classroom will be in your confirmation email and emailed to you 30 minutes before each class.
[VIRTUAL] Hebrew: Intermediate Dalet (weekly with Barbara)
[VIRTUAL] Hebrew: Intermediate Dalet (weekly with Barbara)
This class will take place virtually. A link to the virtual classroom will be in your confirmation email and emailed to you 30 minutes before each class.
[VIRTUAL] Hebrew: Beginner Bet (weekly with Dorit)
[VIRTUAL] Hebrew: Beginner Bet (weekly with Dorit)
This class will take place virtually. A link to the virtual classroom will be in your confirmation email and emailed to you 30 minutes before each class.
[IN PERSON] Hebrew: Beginner Bet (weekly with Tal)
[IN PERSON] Hebrew: Beginner Bet (weekly with Tal)
This class will take place in person at the JCC.
We use the Israeli Ulpan method and materials to teach and improve Hebrew language skills-speaking, comprehension, reading, and writing. You'll find small, interactive classes at all levels taught by experienced Hebrew speakers.
[VIRTUAL] Hebrew: Intermediate Aleph (weekly with Barbara)
[VIRTUAL] Hebrew: Intermediate Aleph (weekly with Barbara)
This class will take place virtually. A link to the virtual classroom will be in your confirmation email and emailed to you 30 minutes before each class.
[VIRTUAL] Honors Hebrew (weekly with Sara)
[VIRTUAL] Honors Hebrew (weekly with Sara)
This class will take place virtually. A link to the virtual classroom will be in your confirmation email and emailed to you 30 minutes before each class.
[VIRTUAL] Honors Hebrew (weekly with Orly)
[VIRTUAL] Honors Hebrew (weekly with Orly)
This class will take place virtually. A link to the virtual classroom will be in your confirmation email and emailed to you 30 minutes before each class.
[VIRTUAL] Hebrew: Advanced Beginner Bet (weekly with Sara)
[VIRTUAL] Hebrew: Advanced Beginner Bet (weekly with Sara)
This class will take place virtually. A link to the virtual classroom will be in your confirmation email and emailed to you 30 minutes before each class.
[VIRTUAL] Hebrew Newspapers (weekly with Orly)
[VIRTUAL] Hebrew Newspapers (weekly with Orly)
This class will take place virtually. A link to the virtual classroom will be in your confirmation email and emailed to you 30 minutes before each class.
[VIRTUAL] Hebrew: Advance Beginner Aleph (weekly with Barbara)
[VIRTUAL] Hebrew: Advance Beginner Aleph (weekly with Barbara)
This class will take place virtually. A link to the virtual classroom will be in your confirmation email and emailed to you 30 minutes before each class.
[VIRTUAL] Hebrew: Advanced Dalet (weekly with Tal)
[VIRTUAL] Hebrew: Advanced Dalet (weekly with Tal)
This class will take place virtually. A link to the virtual classroom will be in your confirmation email and emailed to you 30 minutes before each class.
[IN PERSON] Hebrew: Intermediate Gimmel (weekly with Barbara)
[IN PERSON] Hebrew: Intermediate Gimmel (weekly with Barbara)
In Person. We use the Israeli Ulpan method and materials to teach and improve Hebrew language skills-speaking, comprehension, reading, and writing. You'll find small, interactive classes at all levels taught by experienced Hebrew speakers.
Prerequisite: Intermediate Bet
[VIRTUAL] Honors Hebrew (weekly with Rachel)
[VIRTUAL] Honors Hebrew (weekly with Rachel)
This class will take place virtually. A link to the virtual classroom will be in your confirmation email and emailed to you 30 minutes before each class.
[VIRTUAL] Honors Hebrew (weekly with Rachel)
[VIRTUAL] Honors Hebrew (weekly with Rachel)
This class will take place virtually. A link to the virtual classroom will be in your confirmation email and emailed to you 30 minutes before each class.
[IN PERSON] Hebrew: Intermediate Gimmel (weekly with Barbara)
[IN PERSON] Hebrew: Intermediate Gimmel (weekly with Barbara)
We use the Israeli Ulpan method and materials to teach and improve Hebrew language skills-speaking, comprehension, reading, and writing. You'll find small, interactive classes at all levels taught by experienced Hebrew speakers.
[VIRTUAL] Hebrew: Intermediate Aleph (weekly with Rivka)
[VIRTUAL] Hebrew: Intermediate Aleph (weekly with Rivka)
This class will take place virtually. A link to the virtual classroom will be in your confirmation email and emailed to you 30 minutes before each class.
Israeli Shnat Mitzva for Israeli-American teens and their parents
Israeli Shnat Mitzva for Israeli-American teens and their parents
Dates: March 16, March 30, April 13, May 5, May 17, June 1.
Writing Class: From Past to Page: Crafting Personal Narratives
Writing Class: From Past to Page: Crafting Personal Narratives
In Person. This immersive nonfiction workshop welcomes writers of all levels, offering a comprehensive exploration from idea generation to crafting, drafting, and revising a polished personal narrative.
ShaJam! 6 Months–3 Years (Spring Semester)
ShaJam! 6 Months–3 Years (Spring Semester)
In Person. Get ready, get set...Shabbat ShaJam! Start your Fridays off right as we sing and dance with friends in a Jewish music class like no other. ShaJam! is led by Tkiya: The Jewish Community Music Initiative.
Makom Rosh Chodesh Monthly In Person Community Sit
Makom Rosh Chodesh Monthly In Person Community Sit
Classes: April 14, May 12, June 9, July 7 & August 4.
Makom Meditation - Unlimited Subscription
Makom Meditation - Unlimited Subscription
Age range
Adults
07:30 AM - 08:30 AM
05:45 PM - 06:45 PM
$120 Members / $200 Public
Meditation is held Virtually on Zoom.
Making Sense of the Bible 3
Making Sense of the Bible 3
In Person. How are we to understand a document thousands of years old? Is it fact or fiction? Law or morality? We will start at the beginning and examine the original text in detail to see if it is relevant today. No knowledge of Hebrew necessary.
Longing: Honoring Fallen Israeli Soldiers + Civilian Victims- Afternoon
Longing: Honoring Fallen Israeli Soldiers + Civilian Victims- Afternoon
In Person. Join us at "Longing," where we honor the courage and sacrifice of our fallen heroes. Read the names of friends, family, and others who sacrificed their lives for Israel. Let their names be heard, their spirits felt, and ensure their bravery is remembered for generations to come.
Flowers Will Bloom Again—Special Art Project Day at our Art Studios
Flowers Will Bloom Again—Special Art Project Day at our Art Studios
In Person. Join us for a deeply meaningful event, "Flowers Will Bloom Again," a creative tribute to honor the memory of all civilians who fell victim to the tragic events of October 7.
Longing: Honoring Fallen Israeli Soldiers + Civilian Victims- Morning
Longing: Honoring Fallen Israeli Soldiers + Civilian Victims- Morning
In Person. Join us at "Longing," where we honor the courage and sacrifice of our fallen heroes. Read the names of friends, family, and others who sacrificed their lives for Israel. Let their names be heard, their spirits felt, and ensure their bravery is remembered for generations to come.
Israel Story Live: Wartime Diaries
Israel Story Live: Wartime Diaries
In Person. Ever since the start of the war, the Israel Story team has been crisscrossing the country and collecting testimonies because they believe it is crucial that people around the world know what is going on.
Harmony of Remembrance: Music for the Fallen
Harmony of Remembrance: Music for the Fallen
In Person. Join us in the JCC lobby—the heart of our community space—for a series of profoundly moving music sessions.
Matkon Zikaron: Taste of Memories- Afternoon
Matkon Zikaron: Taste of Memories- Afternoon
In Person. Taste of Memories is a unique initiative that works to commemorate fallen Israel Defense Forces soldiers and Israeli victims of terror by cooking their favorite recipes and telling the stories of their lives.
Matkon Zikaron: Taste of Memories- Morning
Matkon Zikaron: Taste of Memories- Morning
In Person. Taste of Memories is a unique initiative that works to commemorate fallen Israel Defense Forces soldiers and Israeli victims of terror by cooking their favorite recipes and telling the stories of their lives.
Memorial Tree Dedication
Memorial Tree Dedication
In Person. Join us as we unveil a Tree of Life in the JCC Rooftop Garden to celebrate those members of the Wechsler Center who are no longer with us. Opportunity for reminiscences will follow the program for those who would like to share a few words. A brief reception will follow.
Hopeful Table: Music + Culinary Experience with Jimbo Jay + Mushka
Hopeful Table: Music + Culinary Experience with Jimbo Jay + Mushka
In Person. Join us for an unforgettable evening where the soulful melodies of Israeli music meet the exquisite flavors of Israeli cuisine! Dive into a world of sensory delight as we bring together renowned Israeli rapper, singer, and poet Jimbo Jay.
Relax, Rest and Renew Meditation Retreat
Relax, Rest and Renew Meditation Retreat
In Person. This half-day retreat will give you the reboot you have been looking for! Using simple Qigong exercises, breathwork, and meditation, you will untie the knots of your body and allow your mind to quiet so you can experience deep relaxation. Open to all levels.
Abitah: An Evening with Yosef Goldman- Adult Ticket
Abitah: An Evening with Yosef Goldman- Adult Ticket
In Person. A night of sacred Jewish music and song, celebrating the recent release of Abitah, the latest album of renowned composer, singer, and Rabbi Yosef Goldman. Yosef’s music touches the heart and soul.
Cocktails + Conversation
Cocktails + Conversation
In Person. This popular event aims to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere, where attendees can relax, socialize, and enjoy a curated selection of beverages.
What Matters: Advance Care Planning for Seniors
What Matters: Advance Care Planning for Seniors
Virtual. Learn about the importance of advance care planning, and engage in meaningful conversations to help ensure that your health care wishes are known and honored by your loved ones.
[VIRTUAL] Hebrew: Advanced Beginner Gimmel (weekly with Sara)
[VIRTUAL] Hebrew: Advanced Beginner Gimmel (weekly with Sara)
This class will take place virtually. A link to the virtual classroom will be in your confirmation email and emailed to you 30 minutes before each class.
[VIRTUAL] Hebrew: Beginner Aleph (weekly with Ilana)
[VIRTUAL] Hebrew: Beginner Aleph (weekly with Ilana)
This class will take place virtually. A link to the virtual classroom will be in your confirmation email and emailed to you 30 minutes before each class.
[IN PERSON] Hebrew: Intermediate Dalet (weekly with Barbara)
[IN PERSON] Hebrew: Intermediate Dalet (weekly with Barbara)
In Person. We use the Israeli Ulpan method and materials to teach and improve Hebrew language skills-speaking, comprehension, reading, and writing. You'll find small, interactive classes at all levels taught by experienced Hebrew speakers.
[VIRTUAL] Honors Hebrew (weekly with Rachel)
[VIRTUAL] Honors Hebrew (weekly with Rachel)
This class will take place virtually. A link to the virtual classroom will be in your confirmation email and emailed to you 30 minutes before each class.
[VIRTUAL] Honors Hebrew (weekly with Rachel)
[VIRTUAL] Honors Hebrew (weekly with Rachel)
This class will take place virtually. A link to the virtual classroom will be in your confirmation email and emailed to you 30 minutes before each class.
[VIRTUAL] Hebrew: Advance Beginner Bet (weekly with Barbara)
[VIRTUAL] Hebrew: Advance Beginner Bet (weekly with Barbara)
This class will take place virtually. A link to the virtual classroom will be in your confirmation email and emailed to you 30 minutes before each class.
[IN PERSON] Hebrew: Intermediate Dalet (weekly with Barbara)
[IN PERSON] Hebrew: Intermediate Dalet (weekly with Barbara)
We use the Israeli Ulpan method and materials to teach and improve Hebrew language skills-speaking, comprehension, reading, and writing. You'll find small, interactive classes at all levels taught by experienced Hebrew speakers.
[VIRTUAL] Hebrew Newspapers (weekly with Orly)
[VIRTUAL] Hebrew Newspapers (weekly with Orly)
This class will take place virtually. A link to the virtual classroom will be in your confirmation email and emailed to you 30 minutes before each class.
[VIRTUAL] Hebrew: Advanced Dalet (weekly with Tal)
[VIRTUAL] Hebrew: Advanced Dalet (weekly with Tal)
This class will take place virtually. A link to the virtual classroom will be in your confirmation email and emailed to you 30 minutes before each class.
[IN PERSON] Hebrew: Beginner Aleph (weekly with Dorit)
[IN PERSON] Hebrew: Beginner Aleph (weekly with Dorit)
In Person. We use the Israeli Ulpan method and materials to teach and improve Hebrew language skills-speaking, comprehension, reading, and writing. You'll find small, interactive classes at all levels taught by experienced Hebrew speakers.
[VIRTUAL] Hebrew: Advanced Aleph (weekly with Barbara)
[VIRTUAL] Hebrew: Advanced Aleph (weekly with Barbara)
This class will take place virtually. A link to the virtual classroom will be in your confirmation email and emailed to you 30 minutes before each class.
[VIRTUAL] Hebrew: Beginner Dalet (weekly with Rachel)
[VIRTUAL] Hebrew: Beginner Dalet (weekly with Rachel)
This class will take place virtually. A link to the virtual classroom will be in your confirmation email and emailed to you 30 minutes before each class.
[VIRTUAL] Hebrew: Beginner Gimmel (weekly with Ilana)
[VIRTUAL] Hebrew: Beginner Gimmel (weekly with Ilana)
This class will take place virtually. A link to the virtual classroom will be in your confirmation email and emailed to you 30 minutes before each class.
[IN PERSON] Hebrew: Beginner Gimmel for 20s30s (weekly with Dorit)
[IN PERSON] Hebrew: Beginner Gimmel for 20s30s (weekly with Dorit)
This special Ulpan class is exclusively for young professionals in their 20s and 30s. Co-sponsored by The Selma + Lawrence Ruben Center for 20s + 30s.
This class will take place in person at the JCC.
[VIRTUAL] Hebrew: Intermediate Bet (weekly with Barbara)
[VIRTUAL] Hebrew: Intermediate Bet (weekly with Barbara)
This class will take place virtually. A link to the virtual classroom will be in your confirmation email and emailed to you 30 minutes before each class.
[IN PERSON] Hebrew: Advance Beginner Bet (weekly with Dorit)
[IN PERSON] Hebrew: Advance Beginner Bet (weekly with Dorit)
We use the Israeli Ulpan method and materials to teach and improve Hebrew language skills-speaking, comprehension, reading, and writing. You'll find small, interactive classes at all levels taught by experienced Hebrew speakers.
[VIRTUAL] Hebrew: Advance Beginner Aleph (weekly w
[VIRTUAL] Hebrew: Advance Beginner Aleph (weekly w
This class will take place virtually. A link to the virtual classroom will be in your confirmation email and emailed to you 30 minutes before each class.
[VIRTUAL] Honors Hebrew (weekly with Rachel)
[VIRTUAL] Honors Hebrew (weekly with Rachel)
This class will take place virtually. A link to the virtual classroom will be in your confirmation email and emailed to you 30 minutes before each class.
[VIRTUAL] Hebrew: Intermediate Gimmel (weekly with Barbara)
[VIRTUAL] Hebrew: Intermediate Gimmel (weekly with Barbara)
This class will take place virtually. A link to the virtual classroom will be in your confirmation email and emailed to you 30 minutes before each class.
[VIRTUAL] Honors Hebrew (weekly with Rachel)
[VIRTUAL] Honors Hebrew (weekly with Rachel)
This class will take place virtually. A link to the virtual classroom will be in your confirmation email and emailed to you 30 minutes before each class.
[VIRTUAL] Hebrew: Advanced Aleph (weekly with Barbara)
[VIRTUAL] Hebrew: Advanced Aleph (weekly with Barbara)
This class will take place virtually. A link to the virtual classroom will be in your confirmation email and emailed to you 30 minutes before each class.
[VIRTUAL] Honors Hebrew (weekly with Sara)
[VIRTUAL] Honors Hebrew (weekly with Sara)
This class will take place virtually. A link to the virtual classroom will be in your confirmation email and emailed to you 30 minutes before each class.
[IN PERSON] Hebrew: Beginner Gimmel (weekly with Tal)
[IN PERSON] Hebrew: Beginner Gimmel (weekly with Tal)
This class will take place in person at the JCC.
We use the Israeli Ulpan method and materials to teach and improve Hebrew language skills-speaking, comprehension, reading, and writing. You'll find small, interactive classes at all levels taught by experienced Hebrew speakers.
[VIRTUAL] Hebrew: Beginner Gimmel (weekly with Dorit)
[VIRTUAL] Hebrew: Beginner Gimmel (weekly with Dorit)
This class will take place virtually. A link to the virtual classroom will be in your confirmation email and emailed to you 30 minutes before each class.
[VIRTUAL] Hebrew: Intermediate Bet (weekly with Ba
[VIRTUAL] Hebrew: Intermediate Bet (weekly with Ba
This class will take place virtually. A link to the virtual classroom will be in your confirmation email and emailed to you 30 minutes before each class.
[VIRTUAL] Honors Hebrew (weekly with Orly)
[VIRTUAL] Honors Hebrew (weekly with Orly)
This class will take place virtually. A link to the virtual classroom will be in your confirmation email and emailed to you 30 minutes before each class.
Connections Summer Retreat
Connections Summer Retreat
Join us on a summer getaway July 22-24, for three days of adventure at Lake George! Highlights include visiting Six Flags amusement park and water parks, explore the town of Lake George, and dance the night away while listening to live music!
What Matters: Advance Care Planning for Seniors
What Matters: Advance Care Planning for Seniors
In Person. Learn about the importance of advance care planning, and engage in meaningful conversations to help ensure that your health care wishes are known and honored by your loved ones.
Celebrate Tu B’Av with Your Loved One
Celebrate Tu B’Av with Your Loved One
Rabbi Brian Fink
In Person. Meet and socialize with other “Modern Ager” couples as we learn about Tu B’Av, the Jewish holiday of love. One registration is for two seats; wine and light snacks will be served.
ShaJam! Shabbat Sing (6 Months–3 Years, Full Semester)
ShaJam! Shabbat Sing (6 Months–3 Years, Full Semester)
In Person. Get ready, get set...Shabbat! Start your Fridays off right as we sing and dance with friends in a Jewish music class like no other. ShaJam! is led by Tkiya: The Jewish Community Music Initiative.
Appropriate for children ages 3 and under.
Havurah: Judaism Through Cooking and Food (4-5 Years, Pre-K)
Havurah: Judaism Through Cooking and Food (4-5 Years, Pre-K)
In Person. Havurah’s minimesters are designed to embrace Jewish culture and traditions through interactive, project-based learning.
Havurah Pickup: PS 87 + PS 199 (Judaism Through Cooking and Food, 5-8 Years)
Havurah Pickup: PS 87 + PS 199 (Judaism Through Cooking and Food, 5-8 Years)
In Person. Want to extend your child’s Friday? Our Jewish Enrichment program after school on Fridays offers pickup from PS 87 and PS 199 and a walk with a counselor back to the JCC. Children will enjoy a snack, Jewish stories, and educational short films there before beginning the program at 3:15 pm.
Havurah: Judaism Through Cooking and Food (5-8 Years, Kindergarten to Grade 2)
Havurah: Judaism Through Cooking and Food (5-8 Years, Kindergarten to Grade 2)
In Person. Havurah’s minimesters are designed to embrace Jewish culture and traditions through interactive, project-based learning.
Havurah Pickup: PS 87 + PS 199 (Judaism Through Tikkun Olam and Community Service, 5-8 Years)
Havurah Pickup: PS 87 + PS 199 (Judaism Through Tikkun Olam and Community Service, 5-8 Years)
In Person. Want to extend your child’s Friday? Our Jewish Enrichment program after school on Fridays offers pickup from PS 87 and PS 199 and a walk with a counselor back to the JCC. Children will enjoy a snack, Jewish stories, and educational short films there before beginning the program at 3:15 pm.
Havurah: Judaism Through Tikkun Olam and Community Service (5-8 Years, Kindergarten to Grade 2)
Havurah: Judaism Through Tikkun Olam and Community Service (5-8 Years, Kindergarten to Grade 2)
In Person. Havurah’s minimesters are designed to embrace Jewish culture and traditions through interactive, project-based learning.
Havurah: Judaism Through Tikkun Olam and Community Service (4-5 Years, Pre-K)
Havurah: Judaism Through Tikkun Olam and Community Service (4-5 Years, Pre-K)
In Person. Havurah’s minimesters are designed to embrace Jewish culture and traditions through interactive, project-based learning.
Havurah: Judaism Through Storytelling and Book Making (5-8 Years, Kindergarten to Grade 2)
Havurah: Judaism Through Storytelling and Book Making (5-8 Years, Kindergarten to Grade 2)
In Person. Havurah’s minimesters are designed to embrace Jewish culture and traditions through interactive, project-based learning.
Havurah Pickup: PS 87 + PS 199 (Judaism Through Storytelling and Book Making, 5-8 Years)
Havurah Pickup: PS 87 + PS 199 (Judaism Through Storytelling and Book Making, 5-8 Years)
In Person. Want to extend your child’s Friday? Our Jewish Enrichment program after school on Fridays offers pickup from PS 87 and PS 199 and a walk with a counselor back to the JCC. Children will enjoy a snack, Jewish stories, and educational short films there before beginning the program at 3:15 pm.
Havurah: Judaism Through Storytelling and Book Making (4-5 Years, Pre-K)
Havurah: Judaism Through Storytelling and Book Making (4-5 Years, Pre-K)
In Person. Havurah’s minimesters are designed to embrace Jewish culture and traditions through interactive, project-based learning.
Havurah: Shabbat Show, A Jewish Theatrical Adventure (4-5 Years, Pre-K)
Havurah: Shabbat Show, A Jewish Theatrical Adventure (4-5 Years, Pre-K)
In Person. Havurah’s minimesters are designed to embrace Jewish culture and traditions through interactive, project-based learning.
Havurah Pickup: PS 87 + PS 199 (Shabbat Show, A Jewish Theatrical Adventure, 5-8 Years)
Havurah Pickup: PS 87 + PS 199 (Shabbat Show, A Jewish Theatrical Adventure, 5-8 Years)
In Person. Want to extend your child’s Friday? Our Jewish Enrichment program after school on Fridays offers pickup from PS 87 and PS 199 and a walk with a counselor back to the JCC. Children will enjoy a snack, Jewish stories, and educational short films there before beginning the program at 3:15 pm.
Havurah: Shabbat Show, A Jewish Theatrical Adventure (5-8 Years, Kindergarten to Grade 2)
Havurah: Shabbat Show, A Jewish Theatrical Adventure (5-8 Years, Kindergarten to Grade 2)
In Person. Havurah’s minimesters are designed to embrace Jewish culture and traditions through interactive, project-based learning.