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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-8/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251215T100000
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SUMMARY:Kibbutz Life: Past\, Present\, and Personal Reflections
DESCRIPTION:FREE for members; $10 for non-members \nThe events of October 7th have brought renewed attention to life in kibbutz communities. This conversation explores kibbutz life from past to present\, examining the role of Zionist ideals and worldviews in shaping daily life\, values\, and community structures. It also highlights the kibbutz’s enduring traditions\, communal practices\, and the legacy that continues to define life today. \nAbout the presenter: Hila is a Senior Community Shlicha (emissary) for Westchester\, NY and the Director of the Westchester Israeli Emissaries in Westchester. In this role\, she works to strengthen the relationship between Israel and local Jewish communities\, fostering meaningful connections through education\, dialogue\, and cultural engagement. \nHila has dedicated her career to building bridges between Jewish communities in Israel and abroad. She holds a master’s degree in Jewish-American and Israeli Relations and a Bachelor’s degree in Geography and Israel Studies\, both from the University of Haifa. Hila and her family live in Kibbutz Ein Hashofet in Israel.
URL:https://shamesjcc.npgdev.com/event/kibbutz-life-past-present-and-personal-reflections/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251215T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251215T140000
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SUMMARY:Latkes on The Hudson
DESCRIPTION:FREE\, drop in when you can. \nChef Amy Pane and Rabbi Ron Symons can’t wait to wish you a Hanukkah full of light\, potatoes\, sour cream\, and apple sauce. Chef Amy will prepare special toppings for our latkes and Rabbi Ron will share some innovative ways to celebrate Hanukkah
URL:https://shamesjcc.npgdev.com/event/latkes-on-the-hudson/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251215T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251215T170000
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SUMMARY:Hanukkah Craft Pop-Up
DESCRIPTION:Drop in\, no registration  \nBrings your kids to celebrate the season with a creative\, hands-on craft with Rabbi Ron and Jill Rosenblum!
URL:https://shamesjcc.npgdev.com/event/hanukkah-craft-pop-up/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251215T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251215T174500
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SUMMARY:Community Hanukkah Candle Lighting
DESCRIPTION:FREE for members & non-members \nLet’s celebrate the festival of lights in community! Come light the menorah\, eat latkes\, and enjoy music and activities with your family and friends. Rabbi Ron Symons and Rabbi Mara Young from Woodlands Community Temple will help us to lead the festivities; you might even see some familiar faces from River Friends and J Sports Academy! We welcome all community members no matter your age nor faith background.
URL:https://shamesjcc.npgdev.com/event/community-hanukkah-candle-lighting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T120000
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SUMMARY:Cumbia for All: Music Workshop with Urbano NYC (Inclusive* Event)
DESCRIPTION:FREE for members & non-members\nAges 16+ \nJoin Pablo and Anna Mayor of Folklore Urbano NYC for a fun and unique music experience! Participants will move to the beat and sing music inspired by the diverse traditions of Colombia\, including the well known rhythm of “Cumbia!” \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!
URL:https://shamesjcc.npgdev.com/event/cumbia-for-all-music-workshop-with-urbano-nyc-ages-16/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T172600
CREATED:20251008T204450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T204450Z
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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-11/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T130000
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SUMMARY:Verve Book Club: “Take My Hand” by Dolen Perkin-Valez
DESCRIPTION:FREE for members & non-members \nInspired by true events\, this powerful novel follows Civil Townsend\, a young nurse in 1970s Alabama\, whose new job at a family planning clinic leads her to uncover injustices that will change the course of her life—and others’—forever. It’s a moving story about courage\, accountability\, and the fight for dignity.
URL:https://shamesjcc.npgdev.com/event/verve-book-club-take-my-hand-by-dolen-perkin-valez/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T170000
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SUMMARY:Group Outing to Jacob Burns Film Center: “Yentl”
DESCRIPTION:Members: $15; non-members: $20; incl. r/t transportation\nJacob Burns Film Center\, 364 Manville Rd\, Pleasantville\, NY 10570\nBus leaves the JCC at 12:15 pm and returns at 5:0 pm—you may also self-drive \nBarbra Streisand’s Academy Award-winning film Yentl (1983)\, based on an Isaac Bashevis Singer story\, follows a young woman in 19th-century Poland who disguises herself as a man to study the Talmud at a yeshiva. She falls in love with a man engaged to another woman\, and must decide between keeping her secret or pursuing a forbidden romance. Yentl is a beloved\, critically acclaimed American musical and a standout achievement in Streisand’s career. \nAfter the movie\, we’ll head across the street to Root 2 Rise for a late lunch or coffee (participants pay on their own). See trailer here. \n 
URL:https://shamesjcc.npgdev.com/event/movie-and-a-nosh-yentl/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T172600
CREATED:20251121T154103Z
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SUMMARY:Latkes with a Twist: Cooking Class
DESCRIPTION:FREE for members & non-members \nChef Amy Pane will show us how to add a twist to our old school latke recipe assumptions through culinary demonstration and tasting. While the latkes are cooking\, Rabbi Ron Symons will lead a discussion on the significance of this traditional food and the fallacy behind it.
URL:https://shamesjcc.npgdev.com/event/latkes-with-a-twist-cooking-class/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T103000
DTSTAMP:20260408T172600
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SUMMARY:Challah and Conversation: Light It Up!
DESCRIPTION:FREE for members & non-members \nHave you ever wondered why so many milestones in our lives and on our calendar incorporate vast amounts of light? Rabbi Ron Symons will help us uncover the power of light in our spirituality\, emotional well-being\, communal celebrations\, and so much more. There might even be some chocolate Hanukkah gelt to share.
URL:https://shamesjcc.npgdev.com/event/challah-and-conversation-light-it-up/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T193000
DTSTAMP:20260408T172600
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SUMMARY:Sensory Swim Night
DESCRIPTION:FREE for members: $20 for non-members  \nJoin us for Sensory-Friendly Swim Night\, a calm and inclusive pool experience designed for individuals with sensory sensitivities and their families. Enjoy less noise\, and smaller crowds in a relaxed\, supportive environment. Splash\, play\, and unwind at your own pace! \n 
URL:https://shamesjcc.npgdev.com/event/sensory-swim-night-2/
CATEGORIES:Aquatics,Supportive Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T180000
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SUMMARY:Hanukkah: A Festival of Laser Lights
DESCRIPTION:Members: $10; non-members: $16 \nExperience the story of Hanukkah like never before with a laser light show! With fog\, duel of light beams\, lighting effects\, and a giant menorah lighting you’ll never forget\, all ages will be mesmerized! \nThis performance is brought to you by Wondergy; never scripted\, audience-driven science entertainment. Wondergy began in 2002 in Philadelphia\, PA and has grown into a science-tainment industry titan\, creating educational experiences that are engaging\, inspiring\, and unforgettable.
URL:https://shamesjcc.npgdev.com/event/hanukkah-laser-light-show/
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