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, February 2, 2024
Dear JCC Community,
This week, we will read one of the most dramatic Torah portions of the year. The people of Israel gather at Mount Sinai. God descends in a haze of fire and thunder to convey the Ten Commandments, and the people respond with an enthusiastic agreement to obey all that is being commanded.
There is a troubling undercurrent to this story. The Israelites forge their identity as a people because it has been thrust upon them—literally—from above. An ancient rabbinic teaching goes further, suggesting that God threatened the people by holding Mount Sinai above their heads, telling them that if they did not accept the Torah, the mountain would come down and strike them.
What does it mean to accept a tradition under duress, or fear? Have we really accepted it?
What happens when we stop feeling afraid? Do we then leave behind who we are?
But the rabbinic teaching continues. Several centuries later, when the Jewish people were victorious over Haman (a victory we celebrate on Purim), they once more accepted the obligations of their ancestors' covenant at Mount Sinai. This time they did so willingly and with pride.
The two acceptances of the Torah are reflective of the two ways in which we can approach our own identity: either as a consequence of fear and coercion or as an act of love and faith.
Many of us have felt a great deal of fear lately. We have sought safety and comfort in our experience of peoplehood. This is necessary, but it is only a fraction of what Jewish peoplehood has to offer us.
Accepting upon ourselves the covenant our ancestors freely chose emboldens and empowers us. Embracing the rituals and teachings of our tradition fills our lives with meaning and delight. Being together in community enables us to regain some sense of our humanity, and helps us look forward with hope.
Accepting the sacred responsibility of who we are—willingly, proudly, and openheartedly—is an act of love and faith. Let's choose that.
Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Joanna Samuels
Chief Executive Officer
Ways to Connect
Events are updated daily
Pray for the hostages at a weekly Havdalah.
Join Rabbi Joanna Samuels to end Shabbat as a community each Saturday. Holding in our hearts the unbearable plight of the hostages in Gaza, we will join in solidarity and hope for their release. Free and open to all. Registration is not required but requested.
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.
Havdalah to Pray for the Hostages
In Person. Join us for Havdalah to pray for the release of the hostages held in Gaza since October 7. For more information, click the link.
Saturdays, times vary, free
One2One: Virtual Meet-ups with Israeli Teens
Virtual. Join the JCC’s cohort for online, individualized encounters for Jewish teens worldwide. ENTER’s One2One cross-cultural exchange allows you to meet an Israeli high school peer for a series of curated, one-on-one video encounters. Receive Community Service Hours and an international dialogue certificate. Sign up here and choose Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan as your group. For questions, please contact one2one@enterpeoplehood.org.
Sundays, Mar 10–Apr 14
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:
Off the Bimah B'nai Mitzvah - Deposit for Year 2 (Mondays)
Off the Bimah B'nai Mitzvah - Deposit for Year 2 (Mondays)
Off the Bimah B'nai Mitzvah is a two-year program for students that leads to a Bar/Bat Mitzvah. This is a deposit toward the overall tuition for Year 2 and will reserve a space for your child in the Monday section that will meet from 4:30-5:45 pm beginning in September.
Off the Bimah B'nai Mitzvah - Deposit for Year 1 (Tuesdays)
Off the Bimah B'nai Mitzvah - Deposit for Year 1 (Tuesdays)
Off the Bimah B'nai Mitzvah is a two-year program for students that leads to a Bar/Bat Mitzvah. Students can begin in their 6th or 7th grade school year.
Off the Bimah B'nai Mitzvah - Deposit for Year 2 (Thursdays)
Off the Bimah B'nai Mitzvah - Deposit for Year 2 (Thursdays)
Off the Bimah B'nai Mitzvah is a two-year program for students that leads to a Bar/Bat Mitzvah. This is a deposit toward the overall tuition for Year 2 and will reserve a space for your child in the Monday section that will meet from 4:30-5:45 pm beginning in September.
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:
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.
Drop-in Facilitated Meditation Evening Session Tuesdays/Thursdays
Drop-in Facilitated Meditation Evening Session Tuesdays/Thursdays
Class will not meet on the following Jewish and National holidays in 2024:
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
R + R Teen + Tween Volunteers
R + R Teen + Tween Volunteers
In Person. Teens ages 12-15 are invited to become R + R Volunteer Helpers. R + R is a special Shabbat experience for our community members of all ages with workshops in art, yoga, meditation, food, art projects, play and more.
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.
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.
[VIRTUAL] Weekly (Monday) Facilitated Evening Meditation (with Jonathan Slater)
[VIRTUAL] Weekly (Monday) Facilitated Evening Meditation (with Jonathan Slater)
Meditation is held Virtually on Zoom.
Class will not meet on the following Jewish and National holidays in 2024:
Mon, Apr 22 - Erev Passover Day 1
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] Weekly (Wednesday) Facilitated Evening Meditation (with Glenna Lee)
[VIRTUAL] Weekly (Wednesday) Facilitated Evening Meditation (with Glenna Lee)
Meditation is held Virtually on Zoom.
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.
[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] 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] 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: 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.
[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] 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 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: 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.
Keeping It Kosher: The Kashrut of Food, Drink, & Passover: Three-Part Series
Keeping It Kosher: The Kashrut of Food, Drink, & Passover: Three-Part Series
In Person. Beyond simply “no cheeseburgers” keeping kosher is a complex and dynamic Jewish tradition.
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.
Maestro: Tribute to Maestro Leonard Bernstein with Broadway Star Tony Yazbeck and Frank DiLella
Maestro: Tribute to Maestro Leonard Bernstein with Broadway Star Tony Yazbeck and Frank DiLella
In Person. To celebrate the award-winning film 'Maestro', join Eleven-time Emmy winner, journalist Frank DiLella for a special concert tributing the legendary career of the composer, pianist, and conductor Leonard Bernstein.
Shabbat Shabbang Jr. + Settoga 365 Purim Party
Shabbat Shabbang Jr. + Settoga 365 Purim Party
In Person. Shabbat Shabbang Jr celebrates Purim! Join us for a fantastic evening featuring a delicious Shabbat dinner, Purim fun, and a lively carnival with bouncy houses and games.
Children are encouraged to attend in costume.
The Case of the Missing Hamantaschen Shabbat Shabbang Dinner - Off-the-Bimah registration
The Case of the Missing Hamantaschen Shabbat Shabbang Dinner - Off-the-Bimah registration
Please use this link to register for the Off-the-Bimah Shabbat Shabbang Dinner on Mar 22.
Purim Celebration @ JCC Harlem
Purim Celebration @ JCC Harlem
In Person at JCC Harlem. Join your friends at JCC Harlem, Tkiya, and PJ Library for a family-friendly Purim celebration! Come in costume for an interactive megillah reading (telling of the Purim story) full of puppets and noisemakers, sweet treats, and Purim party fun.
ISRAEL AT WAR | A PIVOTAL MOMENT FOR THE MIDDLE EAST With Avi Melamed: Geopolitical Middle East Expert, Intelligence Analyst, and Founder of Inside The Middle East
ISRAEL AT WAR | A PIVOTAL MOMENT FOR THE MIDDLE EAST With Avi Melamed: Geopolitical Middle East Expert, Intelligence Analyst, and Founder of Inside The Middle East
In Person. The current war between Israel and Hamas is a defining moment in the Middle East. As the world grapples with the escalating conflict, understanding the core issues becomes vital. Are we fully aware of what fuels this war? What led us to this critical juncture?
Havdalah to Pray for the Hostages
Havdalah to Pray for the Hostages
In Person. Join Rabbi Joanna Samuels for Havdalah as we end Shabbat together in song and solidarity.
Free and open to all. Registration is not required, but requested.
Shavua Tov Israeli Folk Dance Party (Virtual)
Shavua Tov Israeli Folk Dance Party (Virtual)
Step into the week through the joy of Israeli folk dance with Ruth Goodman and Danny Pollock
Shavua Tov Israeli Folk Dance Party (In Person)
Shavua Tov Israeli Folk Dance Party (In Person)
Step into the week through the joy of Israeli folk dance with Ruth Goodman and Danny Pollock
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.
Israel Policy Forum - Secure, Jewish, and Democratic
Israel Policy Forum - Secure, Jewish, and Democratic
In Person social and educational opportunity that provides diverse NYC-based young professionals with an essential overview of the major issues of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict today.
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.
Keeping It Kosher: The Kashrut of Food, Drink, & Passover: What About Pesach?
Keeping It Kosher: The Kashrut of Food, Drink, & Passover: What About Pesach?
In Person. Beyond simply “no cheeseburgers” keeping kosher is a complex and dynamic Jewish tradition.
Meditative Drum Circle
Meditative Drum Circle
In Person. Release your stress and uplift your spirit by playing hand-drums and percussion in our rhythm-making circle! Trust the science of entrainment and connect to the delicious collective beat and song.
Who are you really, Investigator X?
Who are you really, Investigator X?
In Person. This stirring lecture will open a portal into the complex world of Shin Bet investigators. Compelling stories from the field, including dilemmas, challenges, and moments of struggle between an investigator and terrorist, will captivate the audience.
Sunday Family Concert Series 4/14 - Priority Registration
Sunday Family Concert Series 4/14 - Priority Registration
In Person
MusicTalks’ family concerts offer an interactive foray into classical music through beloved children's books and songs. Each show offers engaging activities and personal encounters with the musicians and their musical instruments.
Sunday Family Concert Series 4/14 - General Admission
Sunday Family Concert Series 4/14 - General Admission
In Person
MusicTalks’ family concerts offer an interactive foray into classical music through beloved children's books and songs. Each show offers engaging activities and personal encounters with the musicians and their musical instruments.
Makom Rosh Chodesh Monthly In Person Community Sit
Makom Rosh Chodesh Monthly In Person Community Sit
Our Makom community celebrates the start of each Jewish month with an in-person meditation sit open to our entire community. Rosh Chodesh marks the new moon rising of each Jewish month. Join us for a themed monthly meditation, led by a rotation of our gifted Makom Daily Meditation facilitators.
Jewish Music Icons Concert Series 4/17- General Admission
Jewish Music Icons Concert Series 4/17- General Admission
In Person
Join us for monthly tributes to influential Jewish music icons and musical phenomenons that left a huge mark on American culture. From Klezmer music to Leonard Bernstein, this series will celebrate the power of music to overcome hardship and the joy that music gives everyone.
[Virtual] One Mind, One Voice: Listening to your valuable self
[Virtual] One Mind, One Voice: Listening to your valuable self
The space between Passover and Shavuot is a time for renewal and reflection; we invite you to reset your sense of self with this skills-based mindfulness program.
What Matters Group Information Session
What Matters Group Information Session
In Person. Learn about advance care planning, and engage in meaningful conversations to help ensure that your health care wishes are known and honored.
First Wednesdays Classic Concerts 5/1 - Priority Registration
First Wednesdays Classic Concerts 5/1 - Priority Registration
In Person
[HYBRID] Making Sense of the Bible 3
[HYBRID] 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.
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. A brief reception will follow.
Rain Date: Mon, May 20
Jewish Music Icons Concert Series 5/15- General Admission
Jewish Music Icons Concert Series 5/15- General Admission
In Person
Join us for monthly tributes to influential Jewish music icons and musical phenomenons that left a huge mark on American culture. From Klezmer music to Leonard Bernstein, this series will celebrate the power of music to overcome hardship and the joy that music gives everyone.
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.
Keeping It Kosher: The Kashrut of Food, Drink, & Passover: What We Drink (Alcoholic + Non-Alcoholic)
Keeping It Kosher: The Kashrut of Food, Drink, & Passover: What We Drink (Alcoholic + Non-Alcoholic)
In Person. Beyond simply “no cheeseburgers” keeping kosher is a complex and dynamic Jewish tradition.
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!