Shames JCC

Words Matter: Fostering Healthy Relationships with Food
2023-02-15 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Words Matter: Fostering Healthy Relationships with Food
When we talk about food, our language matters. It influences our relationship with food, and our families relationship with food. Join Nutrition Therapist Julia Vukicevic for a discussion that explores our language choices about food, analyzes how some of it came about and what it means,and presents tips for making language choices that foster a healthy and joyful relationship with food.
Julia Vukicevic, MS, RD, CEDRD-S is a Nutrition Therapist and Certified Eating Disorders Specialist in private practice in New York. Julia is passionate about helping people to rediscover self-trust, pleasure, and peace with food and their bodies. She incorporates principles of Intuitive Eating in her work, and strongly believes in utilizing a Health At Every Size® approach. Julia earned her Master?s in Nutrition Education from Teachers College, Columbia University, and her BFA from NYU Tisch School of the Arts.

Out to Lunch with the JCC: Epsteins of Hartsdale
2023-02-16 12:30 - 14:00
Got a hankering for some deli? Join us at Epsteins of Hartsdale for a veritable best-of list of Jewish food. This event is open to members and nonmembers alike so feel free to bring a friend!
Your meal includes your choice of half-sandwich and soup, and comes with French fries, coleslaw, and a Snapple or Dr. Browns soda. If you still have room you can add on a classic dessert to round out the meal for $5.
We will be meeting at Epsteins, 387 N Central Ave, Hartsdale, NY 10530 and there is plenty of parking available! If you need a ride or have room in your car for others, please email cjacobs@shamesjcc.org.

Family Friday: Swim Under the Stars
2023-02-17 18:00 - 19:30
We are thrilled to be offering a Friday night free swim to families who have a member with a special need. The pool will be solely reserved for families with differing needs. By doing this, we can ensure that we are offering a sensory friendly pool environment for a fun family night out!
Please not:
-We ask that at least one person over the age 18 accompany the individual with a supportive need to ensure safety.
-Swim levels will be determined upon arrival. For those who wish to swim in the deep end, a swim test will be conducted.
-If your family member needs 1:1 assistance, we ask that you please come prepared to get in the pool with them or ensure they are accompanied by someone in the pool over 18 who can support their needs.
-We will be offering these free swims for families on a bi-monthly basis, so if you cannot make it to this one, there will be other opportunities in the future!

Alice in Wonderland Tea Party
2023-02-22 09:30 - 11:00
Alice in Wonderland Tea Party
Join us for a tea party inspired by Alice in Wonderland. We will read the story of Alice in Wonderland, create a magical kid-friendly color-changing tea, and enjoy tasty tea party treats together. Then we will simply celebrate! We encourage you to wear a silly hat or even dress up. Led by Chef Stephanie Wright and Herbalist Rachael Sokolowski.
If your child has any food sensitivities or allergies, please email programs@shamesjcc.org

The Emperor of Atlantis An Opera For Our Times (ArcStages, Pleasantville)
2023-02-25 19:30 - 22:30, 2023-02-26 19:30 - 22:30
The Emperor of Atlantis An Opera For Our Times (at ArcStages in Pleasantville)

This opera, created by inmates Ullmann and Kien at the Nazi concentration camp of Theresienstadt (Terezín) in 1943, tells the story of a mad Emperor who launches a war onto an unseen enemy. It was originally rehearsed at Theresienstadt in March 1944, but the Nazi authorities interpreted the story as a satire on Adolf Hitler and did not allow it to be performed. On October 16, both Ullmann and Kien were transported to Auschwitz, where they arrived on the 18th. Ullmann was immediately sent to the gas chamber. KIen died somewhat later that month from illness.
In her staging of the opera, director Dominique Hellsten sets the play into a frame of being performed in a concentration camp. All singers wear prison uniforms with the David star attached to their chests.
After having been told of his imminent transport to Auschwitz, Ullmann first thought to bring all his compositions with him. We know from letters that he wrote to the outside world, that Ullmann had his most productive time ever as a composer, whilst incarcerated. However, luckily for us, at the last minute, Ullmann decided to leave his music behind.
After the war it made its way to London and the home of his close friend, the poet Hans Günther Adler. There it lay unknown until the conductor Kerry Woodward was invited to review the content of the suitcase. The opera saw its first performance in 1975.
JCC Members get discounted $20 tickets. using code JCCMember at checkout.

The Climate Crisis and Emerging Climate Technologies
2023-02-27 10:00 - 11:00
In the last few years, it’s been clear to most Americans that climate change is with us already and its destructive impacts are growing. Scientists are researching ways to pull C02 out of the atmosphere and develop other new technologies to decrease climate risks. Join us to learn about these and explore the potential benefits and risks–, and how do they compare to the risks of not intervening.
About the presenter: Cynthia Scharf was the head of strategic communications and speechwriter on climate change for former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon from 2009-2016. She previously worked for the UN and numerous NGOs on emergency humanitarian relief. She and her family live in Sleepy Hollow.

Zentangle Workshop
2023-02-28 18:30 - 20:00, 2023-03-13 13:00 - 14:30
Discover Zentangle, an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. Zentangle can be enjoyed across a wide range of skills, interests, and ages. Unlike doodling you might do for distraction, Zentangle helps you increase focus and create a different mood and state of mind. No artistic experience is necessary. All supplies are included and yours to take home
Jill Greenbaum is passionate about sharing the joys of Zentangle with learners of all ages! She?s a Certified Zentangle teacher who has taught this relaxing, creative, meditative method in inner-city public schools, conferences, libraries, corporate settings, art schools, private fundraisers, and senior residential settings. Participants leave her sessions saying, ?I am an artist!? and want to discover more about the ways to experience this wonderful practice.

Israeli Whiskey Tasting- Rivertowns (OFFSITE)
2023-03-04 19:30 - 21:00 | The Aligned Center, Irvington, NY
Israeli Whiskey Tasting- Rivertowns (OFFSITE)
Taste a variety of Israeli Whiskies, learn about the thriving Whiskey industry in Israel, and engage with the Rivertowns Jewish Community.

Essay Writing Workshop
2023-03-05 12:00 - 14:30
WhizKidz Tutoring will be offering a 1-day workshop focused on preparation for the essay portion of the SAT exam.
The workshop will be offered on Sunday, March 5th from 12-2:30 PM.
The goal of the workshop is to help students learn to plan and respond in writing quickly, focusing on discussing and practicing writing literary and rhetorical analysis. Students will gain an understanding of the scoring system, study sample passages and SAT essay prompts, and prep with practice essays.
Supplies Needed
No 2 pencils
Composition or spiral notebook

Monica Shulman Artist Reception
2023-03-05 14:00 - 16:00
Monica Shulman Artist Reception
Join us in celebrating Monica Shulman’s colorful exhibition on March 5th from 2-4 pm. Meet Monica, enjoy refreshments, and explore her beautiful work.

Make Purim Groggers
2023-03-06 15:00 - 17:00

Pop-up Shop: Lemon Terrace Florals
2023-03-07 09:00 - 11:00
Join us and Lemon Terrance Florals (Hastings-on-Hudson) in the lobby for a DIY bouquet bar with fresh seasonal flowers. Bring home a beautiful creation for you or that someone special.

Israeli Culture Connection with Maya Naor
2023-03-07 13:00 - 14:00
Israeli Culture Connection with Maya Naor
Every person in Israel serves in the Israel Defense Forces. Join us for casual conversation as our Shinshin, Maya Naor, shares her views on the IDF and her future plans for life after her gap year.
This event is free and open to all. Light refreshments will be served.

Pop-up Shop: Chloe Skirica Ceramics
2023-03-07 13:30 - 15:30
Join us in the lobby to shop Chloe’s beautiful handmade ceramics and encaustics. See her work on her Instagram feed.

Pop-up Shop: Birdie's Batch
2023-03-07 15:00 - 17:00
Join us for freshly made baked goods such as hamantaschen! Birdie’s Batch is a mother-daughter duo making classic baked goods and preserves from local ingredients. It was formed in June 2020 after what seemed like endless months of baking to combat COVID stress (and quarantine!). The team thought if their families found comfort in their old-fashioned treats like ginger snaps, coffee cake, pumpkin bread, and mega chocolate chip cookies, perhaps others in their community would too.
Birdie’s Batch was formed to whip up batches of homemade goodness to share with the community. One of their specialties is seasonal jams made with just-picked produce that gets processed within 48 hours to make sure the essence of the fruit (and season!) is captured in the jar. We hope when you take a bite of our treats, you not only get a sense of delight but a sense of home too.

Mask making for Purim
2023-03-07 15:00 - 17:00
Mask-making will be in the main lobby!

Preschool Sleep Workshop (Online)
2023-03-08 20:30 | Virtual
Preschool Sleep Workshop (Online)
Are you struggling with your child’s sleep? Is your once amazing sleeper suddenly waking up during the night? Is your child fighting their bedtime routine?
Sleep is important at every stage of your child’s life for their physical, mental, cognitive, and social-emotional health. In this workshop, we will discuss strategies to set your child up for success, including:
-Healthy sleep habits for your child
-Age appropriate bedtime routines
-Developmentally appropriate ways to communicate the importance of sleep to your child
-Calming ways to address nighttime fears
-Balancing multiple kids bedtime routines
Each participating family will also receive a 15 minute call with Angie to discuss your unique child’s sleep at no additional cost (to be used within 1 month from the date of the workshop).
Zoom link will be sent out the day before the workshop.
Angie Rothing, founder of Parent with Pride, is a Certified Infant and Child Sleep Consultant with the Family Sleep Institute and holds a BA in Psychology from Ramapo College. Angie has always had a passion for helping others. In 2018, Angie and her wife welcomed their twin girls into the world and Angie discovered a calling to all things motherhood and parenting related. Her goal is to help support other parents throughout their journey of raising happy, healthy and loving children.
Angie respects all parenting styles. She is passionate about supporting other parents and encouraging them to become the best version of themselves so that they can become positive role models for their children.

Pickleball and a Movie
2023-03-09 12:00 - 14:00
Screening of “Dinking AcrossFaith” and open play
Join us for a hybrid Pickleball and film experience with Rabbi Golan Ben-Chorin from Israel! We’ll start with a screening of his documentary short, “Dinking Across Faith,” which tells the story of Muslim, Christian, and Jewish Pickleball novices in Haifa who share a love for the game and the desire to create a shared society.
This group of religious and secular women and men from various orientations and worldviews examine the value of shared leisure time on the court together. The establishment of the group earned film director Rabbi Golan Ben-Chorin the honor of being the first rabbi to appear in Sports Illustrated.
After watching the film, Rabbi Golan will lead a discussion and Q&A; then we’ll move onto the courts to play some casual Pickleball (participants should bring their own paddles).
About the Presenter:
Rabbi Golan Ben-Chorin Ed.D., is a third-generation Israeli Reform rabbi who has designed courses, seminars, and adult education modules for universities, rabbinic seminaries, and synagogues; established innovative spiritual communities; and has taught on five continents. Based in Haifa, Israel, he applies for his doctoral work on pluralism both within Judaism and in the interfaith arena. He is the co-founder of Finding North. journeys of discovery and inspiration for people 55 and better.
He also produces documentaries that offer gateways into Jewish life.

Soul Shuffle on the Hudson Line Dancing Party
2023-03-12 14:00 - 17:00
Learn the Wobble, Cupid Shuffle, and lots of original dances during our 3-hour line dancing extravaganza on March 12! R&B/soul line dancing instructor, Steve “The Fun Bunch” Dillard, and guest choreographers will lead you through easy-to-follow steps to music that will uplift your soul.
All ages and levels are welcome! If you’re new to line dancing and/or have kids in tow, we’ve reserved 2-3 PM for families and absolute beginners as dances will be taught more slowly.
Where: The Shames JCC Gymnasium: 371 S. Broadway, Tarrytown, NY 10591
What to wear: Comfortable clothing and rubber-soled shoes
Cost: $10 for JCC members and all kids under 18; $15 for non-members
Water and light snacks will be provided
Line dancing is not only tons of fun, it’s a great workout, community experience, and lift for your spirits.
Questions? Reach out to cjacobs@shamesjcc.org.

Kids Yoga, Age 3-6
2023-03-12 15:00 - 15:45
Kids Yoga, Age 3-6
Through creative movement, sounds, and storytelling, your children will practice the valuable skill of breath and body awareness, and self-love, all while having fun. Geared towards 3-6-year-olds. Parents of younger children are encouraged to stay.

New York State Constitution with Juliet Gobler, Esq.
2023-03-13 10:00 - 11:30
On January 24, 2023, the New York legislature passed the Equal Rights Amendment (“ERA”);New Yorkers will vote on its ratification on the November 2024 ballot. The NYS ERA would prohibit discrimination based on a person’s ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, and sex — including their sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, and pregnancy outcomes. We will discuss the current equal rights protections under our state constitution, the gaps that a NYS ERA will fill –including preserving reproductive rights for New Yorkers– and the hundred-year history of the fight for a federal ERA.
About the Presenter:
Juliet Gobler is an attorney and social activist with a demonstrated passion to end gender discrimination. She proudly served as the President of the National Organization for Women’s Suffolk County Chapter for three terms. Juliet is the principal of The Law Office of Juliet Gobler in White Plains, New York. She earned her Bachelor of Arts from Stony Brook University in Women’s and Gender Studies, with a focus on Gender and Social Change, and her Juris Doctorate from Hofstra University School of Law.

POSTPONED FOR A LATER DATE. Pop-up Shop: Yes She Can (American Girl Dolls)
2023-03-14 15:30 - 17:30
Join us in the lobby with Girl AGain who will be selling refurbished American Girl Dolls and accessories made by women from Yes She Can Inc., a nonprofit that helps young women with autism develop vocational skills. Come support them and purchase your loved ones various American Girl Doll items!

Pop-up Shop: Rockstar Organics
2023-03-15 15:30 - 17:30
Join us in the lobby for some healthy snacks for children and toddlers! Created by a mom of toddlers, Rockstarters’ food is nutritionally balanced specifically for young children: 1/3 of the calories in each of our products is derived from high-quality fat sources (like pumpkin seed butter, chia seeds and flaxseed) to help support pediatric brain development.
​They take pride in thinking beyond traditional “kid food”: pink granola with beets, carrots and sweet potatoes; oatmeal mixes with cardamom and parsley; granola bars with cinnamon, ginger and turmeric. Products are made with short lists of recognizable ingredients with no added preservatives. Learn more about Rockstar Organics.​

Pop-up Shop: Jewels of the East
2023-03-16 11:00 - 13:00
Pop-up Shop: Jewels of the East

Discover these one-of-a-kind artisan artworks! Jewels of the East brings you works of art from remote areas of the globe known for their exquisite and unique artistry in jewelry and fabrics. See more on their website.

Family Friday: Swim Under the Stars
2023-03-17 18:00 - 19:30
Family Friday: Swim Under the Stars
For families who have an immediate member with a disability.
Please note:
-We ask that at least one person over the age 18 accompany the individual with a supportive need to ensure safety.
-Swim levels will be determined upon arrival. For those who wish to swim in the deep end, a swim test will be conducted.
-If your family member needs 1:1 assistance, we ask that you please come prepared to get in the pool with them or ensure they are accompanied by someone in the pool over 18 who can support their needs.

Pop-up Shop: Bloomy Cheese & Provisions
2023-03-20 09:00 - 11:00
Join us to sample to delicious cheese from Bloomy and stock up on artisanal cheese along with accompaniments including handmade crackers, chocolates, olive oil, and vinegar.

Local Justice and Injustice with Judge Walter Schwartz
2023-03-20 10:00 - 11:30
Walter Schwartz, a longtime Village Justice in Westchester, will speak and answer questions candidly about his own experiences and observations inside the local judicial system. If you’ve ever, or even if you’ve never, gotten a parking ticket or served as a juror, you’ll want to tell it to this retired judge and hear what he has to say about how “justice” is dispensed and judges are chosen.

Pop-up Shop: Sleepy Hollow Bookshop
2023-03-21 11:30 - 13:30
Join us to purchase a great selection of children’s books curated from the local bookshop Sleepy Hollow Bookshop.
About the Founder
After 15 years of living in Sleepy Hollow and listening to residents’ desire for a local place to buy children’s books and a place to gather, Leah Bloom decided to combine both ideas in the Sleepy Hollow Bookshop. It has been a longtime dream of hers to run a shop that centers on community and connects children and teens with reading. Previously, Leah worked for 10 years as a librarian at SUNY Purchase. Before attending graduate school to become a librarian, Leah worked in the business world as an environmental consultant. Leah and her husband Doug moved to Sleepy Hollow in 2006 after attending a wedding locally and deciding this was the place to be. They still live in Sleepy Hollow, now with their two boys and one somewhat sneaky dog, Kona. You can find the boys’ (and their friends’) favorite books highlighted in the store. Leah and Doug now believe even more that Sleepy Hollow is the place to be, especially the awesome Bookshop at 95 Beekman Ave.
