Archive: June 2023

Westchester Community for Humanistic Judaism -Jewish Wisdom Through Jewish Humor with Joey Novick

Posted on June 10, 2023

June 10, 2023 @ 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm – Westchester Community for Humanistic Judaism presents the comedian Joey Novick, who will explore the humor of Jewish comedians from Mel Brooks to Larry David, and the lessons they provide in Jewish wisdom. During this highly experiential and interactive workshop, we will also explore our own innate Jewish wisdom through storytelling. $20 at the door, $10 […]

JNFamily Event

Posted on June 11, 2023

June 11, 2023 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am –

Shames JCC – Volunteerism Opportunity in Northern Westchester: Sort Medical Supplies for the Afya Foundation

Posted on June 11, 2023

June 11, 2023 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm – The Afya Foundation collects unused medical supplies and equipment and gives them a second life, shipping them to under-resourced and compromised health systems all over the globe. Join us to sort and organize supplies to be sent to areas in need, including areas experiencing conflict and natural disasters. Please note sorting time: Family sort 10:00-11:00 […]

Kol Rinah Celebrates Spring With Song Concert

Posted on June 11, 2023

June 11, 2023 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm – Kol Rinah performs its spring concert, Celebrate Spring with Song, on June 11th at 3:00 at Congregation Sons of Israel, 1666 Pleasantville Road, NY 10510.  We’ll be singing an eclectic mix of songs in English, Hebrew, and Ladino from the Bible to Broadway sure to gladden your heart and set your feet tapping.  Tickets can […]

Shames JCC – Adult Magic Show and Dinner Party

Posted on June 11, 2023

June 11, 2023 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm – To celebrate the beginning of summer, the Shames JCC is hosting a fun evening featuring catered dinner, cocktails, dessert, and a show with renowned magician and mentalist, Ken Salaz. Ken has performed on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, The Early Show, and for numerous celebrity clients. Guests will enjoy good food, good company, and a […]

The Leffell School: High School Graduation

Posted on June 11, 2023

June 11, 2023 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm –

Rosh Pinah Chavurah of the Rivertowns 20th Anniversary Gala

Posted on June 11, 2023

June 11, 2023 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm – On June 11, Rosh Pinah Chavurah of the Rivertowns, an independent Jewish congregation, will pass an unusual milestone, celebrating its 20th anniversary with a gala dinner dance. The word chavurah comes from Hebrew chaver, meaning ‘friend,’ and Rosh Pinah began in 2003 when a group of friends in the Rivertowns decided to come together for worship, celebration, and learning. Twenty years later, Rosh […]

JCCMW – Israeli Dancing with Shmulik Gov-Ari

Posted on June 11, 2023

June 11, 2023 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm –

WJCS – Jewish Mindfulness Meditation

Posted on June 12, 2023

June 12, 2023 @ 9:30 am – 10:45 am – Ongoing Jewish Mindfulness Meditation Groups In these ongoing groups, learn the essential skills of Mindfulness Meditation within a Jewish context and be introduced to other traditional Jewish contemplative practices. No prior meditation experience is required. No sessions for holidays or when synagogues are closed.Every Monday, 9:30-10:45 AM Program Fee: $5-10 Every Thursday, 9:30-10:45 AM Program […]

WJCS – Book Club: Choosing Hope: The Heritage of Judaism

Posted on June 13, 2023

June 13, 2023 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm – “Hope is a thin thread that can tear or escape our grip, but there is no weaving, or living, without it.” Those are words of David Arnow, author of Choosing Hope: The Heritage of Judaism. These days, those words speak directly to us. For many of us, it is a lot of work to maintain […]