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SUMMARY:Tech Angels
DESCRIPTION:Every other Sunday\nDrop in—no registration required. \nHaving 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!
URL:https://shamesjcc.npgdev.com/event/tech-angels-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T130000
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SUMMARY:2025 Shames JCC Mah Jongg Tournament
DESCRIPTION:$30 for members; $36 for non-members\, space limited to 40 players \nJoin us for a fun afternoon of friendly competition! This tournament consists of three 1-hour rounds of play for a total of 12 games\, with breaks in between. Your ticket includes all supplies\, coffee\, and light refreshments. Players will need to bring their 2025 NMJL card\, a refillable water bottle\, and cash for the raffles (if you wish). \nProgram schedule: \n12:45–1:10: Check in\n1:15–1:30:   Welcome and review of rules\n1:30–2:30:   Session 1\n2:30–2:40:   Break\n2:40–3:40:   Session 2\n3:40–3:50:   Break\n3:50–4:50:   Session 3\n4:55–5:30: Raffles and awarding of prizes \nSpace is limited to 40 players and pre-registration is required by November 2\, after which no refunds will be given. Players are asked to stay for the entire program. For the full tournament rules click here. If you have any questions\, and/or are bringing your own set\, please email Elana at elanatree1222@gmail.com (write “Tournament 25” in subject line). \nWe look forward to seeing you!
URL:https://shamesjcc.npgdev.com/event/2025-shames-jcc-mah-jongg-tournament/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T100000
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SUMMARY:Jews and American Popular Music: The Songbook Lives On with Michael Shamosh
DESCRIPTION:FREE for members; $10 for non-members \nGreat American music didn’t end with the classic American Songbook. It continued into the postwar generation with a new\, more urbanized\, sound. Much of it wouldn’t have been possible without the Jewish record companies who took the risk of recording this music\, or without the Jewish producers who sculpted the sound\, or without the Jewish composers who gave us this next chapter in the Great American  Songbook. \nAbout the presenter: Michael Shamosh is a musician and historian of American music. He was known as “Sunnyside Slim\,” the harmonica player for the local band Sunnyside Slim and The Hudsons. Michael has been a chief investment strategist for brokerage firms\, and a manager of mutual funds and a hedge fund. He is a JCC member and lives in Irvington\, New York where he raised two sons with his wife Renee.
URL:https://shamesjcc.npgdev.com/event/jews-and-american-popular-music-the-songbook-lives-on-with-michael-shamosh/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T130000
DTSTAMP:20260411T133305
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SUMMARY:Third Act Circle: A Peer Support Group
DESCRIPTION:FREE for members and non-members \nThose experiencing the stage of life referred to as “the third act” are invited to come together to talk\, laugh\, share stories\, and support one another through life’s ups and downs. Whether you’re navigating retirement\, dealing with health changes\, coping with loss\, or just looking to connect with others in a similar life stage\, this group offers a place where you can feel heard and understood. Facilitated by Rena\, the focus is on encouragement and community.
URL:https://shamesjcc.npgdev.com/event/third-act-circle-a-peer-support-group-9/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T200000
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SUMMARY:Planning for Older Years: Last Days
DESCRIPTION:FREE for members & non-members \nThe documents and decisions. What are palliative care and hospice and when might I need them? What about organ donation? Featured speakers are Rabbi Josh Rabin\, LiveOn NY and Marya Ugolnick\, Hospice Social Worker at Northwell Health. \nPlanning for Older Years is a 5-week series to help alleviate the challenge of growing older. Learn more about the entire series here.  \nNeed a ride to or from? Please contact Rena DeLevie rdelevie@shamesjcc.org.
URL:https://shamesjcc.npgdev.com/event/planning-for-older-years-last-days/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T123000
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SUMMARY:Verve Book Club: “Small Things Like These” by Claire Keegan
DESCRIPTION:FREE for members & non-members \nSet in a small Irish town at Christmastime in 1985\, this powerful novella follows Bill Furlong\, a coal merchant who uncovers a disturbing secret at a local convent. As he grapples with doing what’s right\, the story explores courage\, silence\, and the quiet impact of kindness in a short but deeply moving read.
URL:https://shamesjcc.npgdev.com/event/verve-book-club-small-things-like-these-by-claire-keegan/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T123000
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SUMMARY:Community Service Hour: Meals for Blythedale Children's Hospital
DESCRIPTION:FREE for members & non-members \nAt Blythedale Children’s Hospital\, 71% of admitted patients rely on Medicaid. Their families often face additional challenges—including food insecurity—that can intensify stress during an already difficult time. In response to these needs\, we will be packing 50 nourishing meals to be distributed through the Community Café at Blythedale. Join us in supporting this meaningful effort to care for those who care for others. We will be joined by staff from Blythedale Hospital to help us understand the challenges these families face and the good we can do.
URL:https://shamesjcc.npgdev.com/event/community-service-hour-meals-for-blythedale-childrens-hospital/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T123000
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SUMMARY:Friendsgiving Potluck Lunch
DESCRIPTION:FREE for members and non-members \nBring a dish to share with friends new and not-new for our 3rd annual friendsgiving potluck at the JCC! We’ll gather to celebrate all we’re grateful for in our community. We’ll provide the turkey\, vegetarian main\, and beverages; you bring a side or dessert. Click here to tell us what you’re bringing! \nNOTE: Please keep foods kosher style (no shellfish\, pork\, or dairy mixed with meat in the same dish) and bring a list of ingredients in case of allergies. \nNeed a ride? Adults ages 70+ are eligible for roundtrip transportation from home by emailing Rena at rdelevie@shamesjcc.org.
URL:https://shamesjcc.npgdev.com/event/friendsgiving-potluck-lunch-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T100000
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SUMMARY:American Jewish Committee Annual Thanksgiving Diversity Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:This year’s Diversity Breakfast—One Table\, Many Voices: Standing Together—will once more bring our community together to recognize our rich differences—and encourage us to hear each other\, grow in understanding\, and act as one. Our focus this year is on building concrete action plans during our facilitated table discussions to address the divisions and challenges we face as a community.  \nSpecific location will be provided upon registration.
URL:https://shamesjcc.npgdev.com/event/american-jewish-committee-annual-thanksgiving-diversity-breakfast/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T130000
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SUMMARY:JCC U Great Modern Speeches: JFK and Martin Luther King\, Jr.
DESCRIPTION:4 Thursdays\, 11/13\, 11/20\, 12/4\, 12/11\nMembers: $25; non-members: $36 for the series \nWhy do some speeches make a difference and last forever while others backfire or are forgotten? This 4-session series explores the answers as we explore the content and context of powerful speeches by influential Americans including Abraham Lincoln\, John F. Kennedy\, Jr.\, Martin Luther King\, Jr\, Barry Goldwater\, Ronald Reagan\, Walter Mondale\, Mario Cuomo\, and more. At home readings provide background on the speakers and the particular challenges they faced when making their speeches\, as well as what happened after the speeches to shape their legacy. Throughout\, we’ll unlock the secrets of research\, ghostwriting\, and rhetorical technique that produced some of the most moving spoken words in our history.
URL:https://shamesjcc.npgdev.com/event/jcc-u-great-modern-speeches-jfk-and-martin-luther-king-jr/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T180000
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SUMMARY:"Music and Lyrics" Screening and Talkback with Danny Michael
DESCRIPTION:FREE for members & non-members \nWatch the charming chemistry between Drew Barrymore and Hugh Grant as they sing their way through this delightful film. After the screening\, hear from the film’s sound mixer\, BAFTA winner Danny Michael\, as he shares behind-the-scenes insights on the making of this film\, as well as his cameo appearance! Dessert will be served. Watch the trailer here.
URL:https://shamesjcc.npgdev.com/event/music-and-lyrics-screening-and-talkback-with-danny-michael/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T201500
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SUMMARY:Foreign Affairs Discussion Group: Why is the U.S. Bailing Out Argentina?
DESCRIPTION:FREE for members; $10 for non-members \nThe U.S. has typically relied on the IMF to bail out financially troubled allies\, but now it’s risking its own cash to bail out Argentina\, despite the $20 billion the country is already getting from the IMF. What is behind this decision? Will this generous aid succeed in putting Argentina on a firm path to recovery and growth–or does the U.S. stand to lose billions?
URL:https://shamesjcc.npgdev.com/event/foreign-affairs-discussion-group-why-is-the-u-s-bailing-out-argentina/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T103000
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SUMMARY:Challah and Conversation: Can We Just Eat Turkey and Not Talk Politics\, Religion\, Israel\, Gaza\, DEI\, Economics…?
DESCRIPTION:FREE for members & non-members \nIn our fractured world\, it is often difficult to find things to talk about that are not contentious. In preparation for Thanksgiving\, we will review the many techniques we can use to facilitate respectful dialogue across differences.
URL:https://shamesjcc.npgdev.com/event/challah-and-conversation-can-we-just-eat-turkey-and-not-talk-politics-religion-israel-gaza-dei-economics/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T133000
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SUMMARY:Reel and Meal—"School of Rock" (Inclusive* Event)
DESCRIPTION:$5 per person \nJoin us for this month’s Meal and Reel event featuring a lunchtime screening of School of Rock! Enjoy pizza\, snacks\, and drinks while rocking out to this hilarious\, feel-good classic about music\, friendship\, and finding your inner rock star. \n*Inclusive classes and events at the J are specifically designed and implemented to ensure individuals with or without disabilities can participate fully. The goal of these classes is to ensure all participants have the opportunity to foster community\, learn new skills\, and have fun! \n 
URL:https://shamesjcc.npgdev.com/event/monthly-reel-and-meal-lunch-and-a-movie-inclusive-event/
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