Fifty-Seven Fridays:
Losing Our Daughter, Finding Our Way
Myra’s memoir honors her daughter Havi; transforming Friday night Shabbats into birthday parties— “Shabbirthdays”—to replace the birthdays Havi will never have.
Conversation with Barbara Lerche. Book purchase and signing available. Dessert reception included.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 | 7 PM
$18 MEMBERS AND PUBLIC
The Art of The High Holidays
This visual lecture brings Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur to life through 1500 years of Jewish Art. Presented by Jewish Art Education. Also available via zoom
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 | 11 AM
$8 MEMBER | $18 PUBLIC
The Art of Sukkot
A chronological and geographic overview of visual art objects and their symbolism related to Sukkot. Presented by Jewish Art Education. Also available via zoom
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15 | 11 AM
$8 MEMBER | $18 PUBLIC
Ladies Lunch and Learn
Dr. Karen Karsif, Director of the Center for Breast Health at Good Samaritan Hospital, speaks about the important issues surrounding breast health, breast cancer awareness, diagnosis and treatment options. Women Only.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30 | 12 NOON • LUNCH SERVED FREE TO MEMBERS ONLY
MONDAY MORNING SERIES
$24 Members Only • (Includes All Four Lectures)
SEPTEMBER 16, 23 • OCTOBER 7, 14 | 11 AM
SEPT 16 The Cinematic Genius of Steven Spielberg
SEPT 23 The Great Migration: Recreating America
OCT 7
The Crown Jewels of Britain: An Insider’s Guide
OCT 14 What’s So Amazing About Birds?
THURSDAY AFTERNOON SERIES
$24 Members Only • (Includes All Four Lectures)
NOVEMBER 14, 21 • DECEMBER 5, 12 | 2:45 PM
NOV 14
NOV 21
DEC 5
Sports and Civil Rights: How Our Country Has Changed in 50 Years
Harry Truman: The Complicated Story of an Unexpected President
JS Bach and the Quest for Musical Perfection
DEC 12 How Women Won The Right To Vote
Music Lectures with Clint Edwards Big Band Experience
Become immersed in the life and music of artists from The Big Band era. Attend one lecture or all five!
FIVE FRIDAYS | 11 AM
SEPTEMBER 6 .... COUNT BASIE
SEPTEMBER 20 . GLENN MILLER
NOVEMBER 1 ...... THE ANDREW SISTERS
NOVEMBER 15 .... JOHNNY MERCER
DECEMBER 6 ...... FRANK SINATRA AND TOMMY DORSEY
$8 MEMBER Per Lecture | $15 PUBLIC Per Lecture
Forever Young
Catch this popular band playing oldies and doo-wop of the 50’s and 60’s TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 | 3:30–5 PM Advanced Registration Required FREE TO MEMBERS | $10 PUBLIC
Jake Shulman-Ment Klezmer Band at JFEST
A dazzling performance of old-world Ashkenazic string music from some of klezmer music’s foremost international stars! From rollicking dance tunes to soulful prayer melodies and virtuosic original compositions, this is a musical journey not to be missed.
FREE TO MEMBERS AND PUBLIC • Register for JFest to have access to this concert.
Clint Edwards in Concert
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15 | 3:30 PM
FREE TO MEMBERS ONLY
FREE AND OPEN TO MEMBERS ONLY
The Boy with the Star Tattoo with Talia Carner
An epic historical novel of ingenuity and courage, of love and loss, spanning postwar France when Israeli agents roamed the countryside to rescue hidden Jewish orphans—to the 1969 daring escape of the Israeli boats of Cherbourg. Bagels served
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 | 11 AM • $12 MEMBER | $18 PUBLIC
Finance Club
Monthly lectures and discussion on select Tuesdays.
CHECK THE WEBSITE for topics and dates.
JCC Book Club
JAMES by Percival Everett
SEPTEMBER 17 | 2 PM
THE BERRY PICKERS by Amanda Peters
OCTOBER 29 | 2 PM
WEEKLY EVENTS
“There’s something to do every day at the J!”
FREE TO MEMBERS ONLY
Women’s Views on the News
THURSDAYS | 11 AM – 12:30 PM
Schmooze on the News
MONDAYS | 12:30 – 2 PM
Men’s Discussion Group
THURSDAYS | 12:45 – 2:15 PM
Knitting, Needlepoint and More
THURSDAYS | 11 AM – 1 PM
Trivia
TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS | 11 AM – 12 PM
Open Poker
TUESDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS | 12 PM FRIDAYS | 10 AM
Open Bridge
FRIDAYS | 1 PM
Open Art Studio
MONDAYS | 1 PM – 5 PM WEDNESDAYS | 4:30 – 8:30 PM
Game Play
Daily games of Canasta, Mah Jongg and Bridge. Members form their own games or we help you join one. MONDAY – FRIDAY | 12 – 4 PM
Watercolors for Beginners
Local artist, Jayne Conte, breaks down basic techniques in a relaxing environment. A list of materials needed will be provided.
FOUR WEDNESDAYS
SEPTEMBER 11, 25 | OCTOBER 9, 16 | 2 – 4 PM
$120 MEMBERS | $155 PUBLIC
Watercolors for the Experienced
Local artist, Jayne Conte, helps each artist create true works of art. A list of materials needed will be provided.
FIVE WEDNESDAYS
OCTOBER 23, 30 | NOVEMBER 6, 13, 20 | 2 – 4 PM
$150 MEMBERS | $185 PUBLIC
How to Use QR Codes
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8 | 11 AM
FREE TO MEMBERS ONLY
US OPEN
Tickets to Arthur Ashe • Round Two Day Session
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28 Bus Departs at 9:30 AM
$190 MEMBERS | $240 PUBLIC
Museum of Jewish Heritage and Battery Park
A day of exploring inside the museum with a 90 minute docent-led tour of The Holocaust: What Hate Can Do followed by time for dining options and strolling through Battery Park.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 | Bus departs 9:15 AM from JCC Rockland and departs NYC at 4 PM
$115 MEMBERS | $155 PUBLIC
The Great Gatsby on Broadway
Price includes orchestra seats and round trip bus. Lunch is on your own. Bus departs at 10 AM
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
$195 MEMBERS | $245 PUBLIC
Hell’s Kitchen on Broadway
Price includes orchestra seats and round trip bus. Lunch is on your own. Bus departs at 10 AM
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23
$195 MEMBERS | $245 PUBLIC
New York Philharmonic • Rouvali Leads Julia Wolfe, Strauss & Sibelius
Bus departs JCC Rockland at 9 AM for an 11 AM concert. Time for lunch in the Lincoln Center neighborhood after the performance.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8 • $165 MEMBERS | $195 PUBLIC
The Roommate on Broadway • Starring Mia Farrow and Patti Lupone
Price includes orchestra seats and round trip bus. Lunch is on your own.
Bus departs JCC Rockland 9:30 AM
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20 • $225 MEMBERS | $275 PUBLIC
Hairspray at White Plains Performing Arts Center
Price includes ticket. Transportation is on your own.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19 | 11 AM
$70 MEMBERS | $95 PUBLIC
Take a class to learn a new game, improve your skills and meet new friends.
Mah Jongg Beginner
FIVE TUESDAYS | 11 – 1 PM
SEPT 10 – OCT 8
MEMBERS $125 | PUBLIC $140
Mah Jongg Beginner Evenings
FIVE MONDAYS | 6 – 8 PM
OCT 28 – DEC 2
(NO CLASS OCTOBER 18)
MEMBERS $125 | PUBLIC $140
Mah Jongg Advanced Beginner
5 TUESDAYS | OCT 29 – NOV 26
11 AM — 1 PM
MEMBERS $125 | PUBLIC $140
NEW CLASS! Siamese (TWO PLAYER) Mah Jongg
Learn how to play and develop strategies for this version of Mah Jongg for TWO.
FOUR MONDAY EVENINGS | 6– 8 PM
SEPT 16, 23, 30 – OCT 7
MEMBERS $100 | PUBLIC $115
Beginner Canasta
Learn how to play canasta
SIX WEDNESDAYS | 10 AM – 12 PM
SEPT 11 – OCT 23
(NO CLASS OCTOBER 2)
MEMBERS $135 | PUBLIC $150
Senior Life Resource Forum
Hear from experts in the field to learn about resources available for assisting you and your families today or in planning for the future. Come on your own or bring your adult children. Refreshments served.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 | 7 PM
FREE TO MEMBERS AND PUBLIC
BBQ at The Chelsea at New City
Celebrate the year 5785 with a barbecue lunch at The Chelsea. Transportation is on your own. Space is limited. Advanced registration required.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10 | 1 PM
FREE TO MEMBERS ONLY
Sweets in the Sukkah
Stop in to shake the lulav and etrog and delight in some sweets in our sukkah. No need to register.
MONDAY, OCT 21 | 1:30 – 3 PM
FREE TO MEMBERS ONLY
Oneg Sukkot with Moshe Katzburg
Gather in the sukkah for stories, blessings and song with Moshe Katzburg. Reserve your seat in the sukkah.
TUESDAY, OCT 22 | 2:30 PM
$5 MEMBERS ONLY
Pink Pocketbook Bingo
Play bingo, win pocketbooks and raise money to fight breast cancer.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22 | DOORS OPEN 6 PM | Games Start 7 PM
REGISTRATION OPENS SEPT 10 • $40 EARLY BIRD UNTIL SEPT 22 / $50
OPEN MEMBERS AND PUBLIC
Unit 669 • Israeli Air Force Search and Rescue Unit
Soldiers in the reserve visit and share stories and experiences. Dessert reception included.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 28 | 6:30 PM
FREE AND OPEN TO PUBLIC
Night Under the Stars • Laugh with a Purpose with Comedysportz NYC Improv Troupe
Join us for a fundraiser celebrating 25 years of youth and adult sports at the JCC. Honorees: Andy Kaye & Floyd Gloskin. Wine, beer, and dessert buffet. Limited Seating.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 | 7 – 10 PM
$54 EARLY BIRD PRICING AVAILABLE THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30
