Events

FREE for members & non-members As we workshop a selection of prayers intended to release hostages, end the war, support the Israeli government, prevent further suffering in Gaza and Israel, and a host of other requests, we will quietly identify the themes that might help each of us articulate what we are actually praying for […]

We will join with neighbors from around the region to help unpack a literal “truckload” of food so that those in need can have a full belly with healthy food. RSVP to rsymons@shamesjcc.org to get address details.

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!

Members: $25; non-members: $36 In this multimedia lecture, musicologist Scott Freiman will deconstruct this groundbreaking album on its 50th anniversary. Scott will take you on a track-by-track journey through Pink Floyd’s masterpiece that pushed the boundaries of rock music, incorporating elements of jazz, classical, and experimental music. You’ll learn about the inspiration for and evolution […]

FREE for members; $10 for non-members Local news is the foundation of a connected community. In this talk, publisher Allison Schulte shares how The Rivertowns Dispatch is working to keep neighbors informed, amplify community voices, and create a trusted source of shared stories that strengthen civic life in the Rivertowns. About the presenter: Allison Schulte […]

FREE, drop in any time This session is geared towards adults. The Community Stitch Project is a collaborative art workshop with artist Natalya Khorover. We’ll transform discarded plastics into a vibrant mixed-media collage, with everyone sorting, cutting, pinning, and stitching pieces together. Please help by collecting soft, colorful, and clean plastic and bringing it to […]

FREE for members & non-members Jill Rosenblum will help you welcome Sukkot with a Sukkah decorating craft, lulav and etrog shaking, and a quick snack in the Sukkah. Drop in when you can, leave when you must.