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• 90+ free weekly group exercise classes
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• Fitness center with cardio + strength training equipment • Aquatics center with 25-yard lap pool, kiddie pool, and hot tub • Two gymnasiums, indoor track, steam room, and sauna • Member discounts and early access to register for programs and services
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FITNESS & SWIM
Opportunities for every age and ability that support active lifestyles and lasting well-being
SWIM CHILDREN’S PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS
Ages: 6 months+ Get personalized 30-minute instruction from our experienced JCC instructors! Open to members only. 5 sessions: $310 / 10 sessions: $570 20 sessions: $1,030
FAMILY OPEN SWIM TIME
CHILDREN’S GROUP SWIM CLASSES
Make a splash with your loved ones—no sign-ups needed! Open to members and their families only.
Ages: 6 months–12 years Build essential skills, refine technique, and gain confidence in 30-minute sessions for all experience levels.
Fridays, 3–5pm Saturdays and Sundays, 12–5:30pm
Begins the week of November 17 $285 members / $436 nonmembers
JUNIOR BARRACUDAS
MASTER SWIM
Ages: 6–18 years Build swimming skills and prepare for swim team participation in our winter developmental program. Begins the week of November 30 Mondays and Wednesdays, 4–4:30pm sjjcc.org/swim
Ages: 18+ years Up your game and achieve major strength, speed, and endurance gains in our swim workout group! Thursdays, 7–8pm
ADULT LAP SWIMMING
Ages: 13+ years Lap swimming lanes available all day.
BUILDING CLOSURES & HOLIDAY HOURS Please plan ahead for adjusted building access during the holidays.
THANKSGIVING EVE
CHRISTMAS EVE
NEW YEAR’S EVE
Wednesday, November 25 JCC closes at 6pm
Thursday, December 24 JCC closes at 3pm
Thursday, December 31 JCC closes at 3pm
THANKSGIVING DAY
CHRISTMAS DAY
NEW YEAR’S DAY
Thursday, November 26 JCC closed
Friday, December 25 Health + Wellness Center open 8am–2pm
Friday, January 1, 2027 Health + Wellness Center open 8am–2pm All other areas closed
Family Fun Day, 10am–12pm All other areas closed
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ADULT SWIM LESSONS
Boost confidence and improve your technique with personalized instruction.
PRIVATE ADULT SWIM LESSONS 5 sessions: $310 / 10 sessions: $570 20 sessions: $1,030
AQUA EXERCISE
Focus on muscular conditioning and cardio using flotation devices and the water’s natural resistance to improve heart health and stamina. Open to members only. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 10–10:50am Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9–9:50am
AQUA ZUMBA
High-energy, low-impact workout that blends Latin rhythms with water resistance. Open to members only. sjjcc.org/swim Gershwind/Jacobson Health + Wellness Center
Wednesdays, 9–9:50am
SPORTS CREATE-A-CLASS
Ages: 4–11 years Play and train with five to ten friends in basketball, flag football, soccer, and volleyball, customized just for you! $35 members / $45 nonmembers per child
WINTER SPORTS PROGRAMS
Registration open now through December 10. Classes begin December 12 and 13
LITTLE LEGENDS BASKETBALL
Ages: 3–4 years 10 sessions Build coordination, confidence, and teamwork while learning to dribble, pass, and shoot through playful games and activities.
GIRLS LITTLE LEGENDS BASKETBALL Ages: 4–6 years 7 sessions Build basketball skills and confidence through games, teamwork, and age-appropriate instruction in a supportive girls-only program.
Saturdays, 10:15–11am $350 members / $472 nonmembers
Saturdays, 3:30–4:15pm $245 members / $330 nonmembers
JUNIOR HOOPS BASKETBALL
LITTLE LEGENDS BASKETBALL
Ages: 5–6 years 10 sessions Develop fundamental basketball skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship through engaging drills and interactive games. Saturdays, 11:15am–12pm $350 members / $472 nonmembers
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Ages: 3–5 years 10 sessions Explore basketball fundamentals through creative games and beginner-friendly drills that encourage movement, teamwork, and fun. Sundays, 9:15–10am $350 members / $472 nonmembers
LITTLE STRIKERS SOCCER
Ages: 3–5 years 10 sessions Learn soccer basics through fun games that develop dribbling, kicking, coordination, and teamwork. Sundays, 10:15–11am $350 members / $472 nonmembers
RISING STRIKERS SOCCER
Ages: 7–11 years 10 sessions Strengthen ball control, passing, shooting, and more through skill-building drills and games. Sundays, 11am–12pm $375 members / $499 nonmembers
sjjcc.org/sports Gershwind/Jacobson Health + Wellness Center
GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES Ages: 13+ years 90+ weekly classes with something for every body and every goal. sjjcc.org/groupx Gershwind/Jacobson Health + Wellness Center
BOUTIQUE FITNESS MOVEMENT PERFORMANCE LAB Move Better. Progress Faster. Learn how your body moves, where it compensates, and what it needs to perform with greater ease, efficiency, and purpose. sjjcc.org/movementlab
INDOOR GOLF PROGRAM
Elevate your swing through L.A.B. with 30- or 60-minute sessions of personalized golf instruction and performance training from certified trainer Matthew Rosman. sjjcc.org/golftraining
REFORMER PILATES
Ages: 16+ years Strengthen your core, improve posture, and move with confidence in private or small-group sessions.
SIGNATURE GROUP X
Ages: 13+ years Specialty studio classes offer a refreshing mix of movement, rhythm, and balance.
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STREET SMARTS WITH LORI LEVI
Build confidence and learn practical self-defense skills for reaching safety with former NYPD officer and martial arts practitioner Lori Levi.
TEEN REFORMER PILATES
Ages: 13–15 years A smart, full-body workout designed to support growing, active bodies.
Thursdays, November 5, 12, and 19, 12:30–1:20pm $20 members / $26 nonmembers per class
POUND ROCKOUT WORKOUT
Experience an adrenaline-pumping full-body workout blending drumming with strength and cardio movements with Ghazel. Wednesday, November 18, 6–7pm $20 members / $26 nonmembers sjjcc.org/boutiquefitness Gershwind/Jacobson Health + Wellness Center
PERSONAL TRAINING TRY A TRAINER
Ages: 16+ years New members and first-time clients receive one complimentary 30-minute session!
PERSONAL TRAINING
TEEN CERTIFICATION COURSE
Ages: 16+ years Customized workouts with expert guidance and ongoing support.
Ages: 13–15 years Our 90-minute course is required of all teens to utilize our cardio and conditioning rooms.
TEEN PERSONAL TRAINING
Saturdays and Sundays, 10–11:30am $80 per certificate
Ages: 13–15 years Level up with personalized workouts and support.
sjjcc.org/teencertification
sjjcc.org/personaltraining Gershwind/Jacobson Health + Wellness Center
WALKING CLUB Walk the grounds of the Nassau County Museum of Art, or opt for a stroll on our indoor track. Thursdays, 9:30am
sjjcc.org/walkingclub Center for Adult Programming
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FOR THOSE WITH A CANCER DIAGNOSIS Free classes for those newly diagnosed, in treatment, or navigating survivorship, with gentle yoga, stretch and strength, meditation, swim, and more! sjjcc.org/cancerwellness Nancy Marx Cancer Wellness Center
HOLISTIC WELL-BEING RESET & CALM GUIDED MEDITATION & SOUND BOWL IMMERSION
Unwind through guided meditation, breathwork, and immersive sound in a calming practice for all experience levels. Mondays, 11–11:45am November 30 and December 14 $20 members / $30 nonmembers per class sjjcc.org/meditation Center for Resilience
MINDSET & DAILY LIFE NOURISH YOUR NERVOUS SYSTEM: PROTECT YOUR GREATEST ASSET Explore practical ways nutrition, breath, movement, and daily care support calm, energy, and resilience with Shannon Shields. Thursday, November 5, 7–8:30pm $25 members / $35 nonmembers
NUTRITION FOR SLEEP, STRESS REDUCTION & RECOVERY Discover how nutrition, restorative habits, and stress-management tools can support better sleep, steady energy, and recovery. Thursday, November 19, 11am–12:30pm $25 members / $35 nonmembers sjjcc.org/wellbeing Center for Resilience
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CHILDREN & FAMILY
Growing up is an evolving journey! Children learn, thrive, and step confidently into what comes next
CANDY LAND FAMILY FUN DAY Enjoy a Candy Land morning with breakfast, themed crafts, a movie, and a special character visit. Family admission includes up to two adults and children under 12. Bring a nonperishable donation of canned protein, jelly, or peanut butter to help stock our Nikki Schwartz Memorial Community Needs Bank.
Friday, December 25, 10am–12pm Free for members / $50 nonmember per family Additional adults: $18 per person sjjcc.org/candyland
BABY + ME Programs are 7 sessions unless noted otherwise
BABY + ME YOGASTARS
Ages: Birth–18 months Move, sing, dance, and share in the joy of yoga. Begins Monday, November 2, 11:30am–12:15pm $265 members / $295 nonmembers sjjcc.org/parentengagement Irene & Ronald Cohen Center for Parent Engagement + Education
BABY + ME SWIM
Ages: 0–3 years Enjoy time in the water together while helping your little one build comfort and confidence in this six-week series. Tuesdays, 10:30–11:30am Begins the week of November 17 $285 members / $436 nonmembers sjjcc.org/swim Gershwind/Jacobson Health + Wellness Center
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LITTLE MAESTROS
Ages: 3 months–3 years A lively mix of interactive games, storytime, pretend play, puppets, dance, and more. Begins Wednesday, November 4 10:30–11:15am and 11:30am–12:15pm $42 members / $47 nonmembers per session
SENSORY PLAY + MOVEMENT WITH REIMAGINEDNY
Ages: 10 months–3 years Music, movement, and play that support milestones, spark exploration, and foster growth and connection. Begins Thursday, November 5, 10:30–11:15am $33 members / $37 nonmembers per session
DEVELOPMENTAL PLAY WITH REIMAGINEDNY
Ages: 3–12 months Certified therapist-led activities help children develop while caregivers receive guidance to support skills at home. Begins Thursday, November 5, 11:30am–12:15pm $33 members / $37 nonmembers per session
SHABBAT WITH PAUL
Welcome Shabbat through music, movement, and joyful connection for babies and their caregivers. Begins Friday, November 6, 10–10:45am $30 members / $35 nonmembers per session
AMAZING BABIES COMMUNICATING (ABC) WITH ABC SPEECH
Ages: 4–18 months This class, led by a speech-language pathologist, uses music, movement, and sensory play to spark early communication and provides parents with easy-to-use tools at home. Begins Friday, November 6, 11:30am–12:15pm $40 members / $45 nonmembers per session sjjcc.org/parentengagement Irene & Ronald Cohen Center for Parent Engagement + Education
PRESCHOOL AT SID JACOBSON JCC Licensed by Office of Child and Family Services and aligned with NYS standards, our program sparks imagination and supports cognitive, academic, spiritual, and physical growth—your child’s perfect place to learn, play, and thrive. Optional round-trip or one-way transportation available to and from the Roslyn area (additional fees apply). Breakfast Club & Extended Stay for ages 2–5. Monday–Friday, 9am–4pm Breakfast Club begins at 8am. Aftercare until 5pm. sjjcc.org/preschool Bernice & Ira Waldbaum Family Children’s Center
CHILDREN’S THEATRE Explore the world of performance and help bring theatrical magic to life for our community.
sjjcc.org/communitytheatre Edward & Bernice Wenger Center for the Arts
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AFTER-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS The fun continues after school! Programs like Art, Musical Theatre, Lego Robotics, Super Soccer Stars, and Flag Football encourage creativity and teamwork. Transportation from local schools available. Monday–Thursday, 3–5pm Friday, 3-4:30pm
OFF-SITE AFTER-SCHOOL CHILDCARE & ENRICHMENT PROGRAM AT HERRICKS SCHOOL DISTRICT Homework help, snacks, games, and fun enrichment programs such as Art, Lego Robotics, and Super Soccer Stars await! Flexible pickup available through 6pm. sjjcc.org/off-site
sjjcc.org/onsite-enrichments Bernice & Ira Waldbaum Family Children’s Center
BIRTHDAY PARTIES AT SID JACOBSON JCC! Ages: 18 months–12 years Stress-free, unforgettable fun! Pick a theme— arts & crafts, sports, pool, movie magic and more. Private room, pizza, decorations, and full setup/ cleanup included. sjjcc.org/birthday
NEURODIVERSITY SIBSHOPS
Ages: 7–11 Connect with other siblings of people with different abilities through kid-friendly activities and conversations about shared joys and challenges in this seven-part workshop series. Begins Saturday, November 21, 2:15–3:45pm $135 members / $155 nonmembers sjjcc.org/sibshops
AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS
WEEKEND PROGRAMS
Monday–Friday, 2:30–5:30pm
Select Saturdays, 11am–4pm
Ages: 5–12 years and 13–21 years A safe, fun, and encouraging opportunity to socialize with peers while engaging in age-appropriate enrichments.
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We provide the opportunity to connect with camp friends throughout the year. Our weekend programs bring the spirit and fun of summer camp to every session!
VACATION PROGRAMS
Full days of fun, connection, and enrichment during select school holiday breaks. Funding available through OPWDD. Wednesday, November 11: Veterans Day Vacation Camp sjjcc.org/neurodiversity Sandler Family Kehilla Center Irene & Ronald Cohen Life Skills Training Center
TEEN CONNECT
Ages: 12–15 years and 16–21 years A night of youth empowerment in collaboration with the Debra & James Buslik / Tracy & David Levy Teen Service Center. Engage in a night of games, dinner, and making new friends. Wednesdays, 5:30–7pm
TEENS OMER NEUTRA LEADERSHIP ACADEMY KICKOFF An extraordinary opportunity for eighth-grade students and ninth- and tenth-grade Project Israel participants to develop leadership potential, explore Jewish values, and be inspired to lead with purpose and compassion in the spirit of Omer Neutra. Omer’s parents, Orna and Ronen, will share his story, the values that guided his life, and the vision behind this new initiative. Parents welcome to join. Sunday, November 22, 6:30–8pm sjjcc.org/jllevents Ruth & Saul Weinberger Center for Jewish Life + Learning Randie Waldbaum Malinsky Center for Israel
HERO PROJECT Grades: 6–12 A supportive space for teens who have lost a loved one to connect and honor their heroes through empowering activities. Social work support provided.
sjjcc.org/heroproject Jack Nadel Social Services Center
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ISRAEL 2027 PROJECT ISRAEL
Grades: 9–10 An immersive program that includes seven learning sessions, community building, and post-trip connection (travel to Israel in February 2027) designed to deepen understanding of Israeli culture.
PROJECT UNDERSTANDING
Grade: 11 A transformative educational experience that brings Catholic and Jewish students together through interfaith dialogue and shared learning. The program culminates with a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Israel in February 2027.
PROJECT ISRAEL FAMILIES
Experience Israel with your loved ones and our Israeli staff. This ten-day journey (February 11-21, 2027) promises to be an unforgettable adventure connecting heart, heritage, and community. Register by Wednesday, November 11.
Begins Sunday, November 8, 6pm sjjcc.org/israel2027 Randie Waldbaum Malinsky Center for Israel Ruth & Saul Weinberger Center for Jewish Life + Learning
SCOUTS “R” US TZOFIFNIKIM
SHEVET GEFEN
Sundays, 4–6pm
Sundays, 4–6pm
Grades: 1–2 Deepen your child’s connection to Israel through a youth version of Israeli Scouts, with activities in Hebrew.
Grades: 3–12 Weekly youth movement for Hebrew-speaking children that encourages taking a meaningful part in Israeli society.
HAZAMIR: THE INTERNATIONAL JEWISH TEEN CHOIR
Grades: 9–12 Long Island’s chapter of HaZamir, conducted by Marsha Bryan Edelman, meets in the library. To join, email HaZamirLongIsland@gmail.com. Sundays, 1:30pm
sjjcc.org/scouts Randie Waldbaum Malinsky Center for Israel
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ARTS & CULTURE
Come together through film, books, games, conversation, and the arts
LITERARY ARTS AUTHOR BREAKFAST + BOOK SIGNING SERIES Enjoy breakfast and conversation with celebrated authors as our fall lineup concludes, then take a peek at three new literary mornings in spring 2027.
FINAL FALL BREAKFAST Jacqueline Friedland Breathing Under Water Thursday, December 3, 10:30am $70 members / $80 nonmembers
LOOKING AHEAD TO SPRING 2027
Sara Goodman Confino Off the Record
Debra Green Indigenous
Jonathan Santlofer Ten Perfect Guests
Thursday, March 4, 10:30am
Thursday, April 8, 10:30am
Thursday, May 13, 10:30am
sjjcc.org/authorbreakfast In partnership with Jewish Book Council Jodi & Robert Rosenthal Author Breakfast Book Signing Series as part of Edward & Bernice Wenger Center for the Arts
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BOOK CLUB
Discuss today’s best-selling books with moderator Nicole Yablans, featuring Patrick Radden Keefe’s London Falling, a true crime account of a family uncovering their teenage son’s secret life after his sudden death. Monday, November 9, 7–9pm $25 members / $35 nonmembers
sjjcc.org/bookclub Center for Adult Programming
IN CONVERSATION WITH… A LITERARY BRUNCH WITH MICHAEL KIMMEL Discover the story of first-generation Jewish American toymakers with Michael Kimmel, author of Playmakers, over a literary brunch.
Sunday, December 6, 11:30am–2pm $50 members / $60 nonmembers sjjcc.org/inconversation In partnership with Verve Center for Adult Programming Jodi & Robert Rosenthal In Conversation With… Series as part of Edward & Bernice Wenger Center for the Arts
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PARTNERS WITH THE COMMUNITY: ZEEVA BUKAI
Hear from Zeeva Bukai, author of The World Between and The Anatomy of Exile, winner of the National Jewish Book Award for Debut Fiction, whose work explores identity, belonging, and the complexities of family. Thursday, November 19, 7:30pm
sjjcc.org/partnerswiththecommunity Linda & Gerald Marsden Partners with The Community Programs as part of Edward & Bernice Wenger Center for the Arts
CONVERSATION & CONNECTIONS
AN EVENING WITH TONY AWARD® WINNER ARI’EL STACHEL Experience an intimate evening of storytelling, humor and music with Ari’el Stachel. His performance explores identity, anxiety, resilience, and belonging as an Arab-Jewish artist. Sunday, November 15, 5–7pm $35 members / $45 nonmembers $20 students and children under 18 sjjcc.org/ariel Center for Resilience
TWO ELECTIONS, ONE RELATIONSHIP
Hear Gil Hoffman and SJJCC’s CEO Michael Schlank discuss Israel, the United States, and the forces shaping their relationship. In collaboration with Young Israel of Plainview, and Temple Beth Israel. Wednesday, November 11, 7:30–9pm
DAVID BROOKS AT TILLES CENTER
New York Times columnist David Brooks explores American life, politics, and the forces shaping our society today. Wednesday, November 18, 7:30pm
sjjcc.org/jllevents Ruth & Saul Weinberger Center for Jewish Life + Learning Randie Waldbaum Malinsky Center for Israel
THEATRE YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN SHOWS
This hilarious Mel Brooks musical stays true to the spirit of the beloved film, combining slapstick comedy, witty wordplay, memorable songs, and affectionate parody of classic horror movies. Saturdays and Sundays January 23–24 and 30–31, 2027 Tickets on sale soon. sjjcc.org/communitytheatre Edward & Bernice Wenger Center for the Arts
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CREATIVE ARTS & TRIPS ARTSPACE
ON VIEW STARTING DECEMBER 2: THE LINE THAT CONNECTS US ALL Explore vibrant paintings, drawings, and prints by Wendy Csoka that connect people and nature through bold colors and distinctive black lines.
MINDFUL CRAFTING
Make, connect, and unwind with a different hands-on craft each session, with no artistic experience required. Fridays, 10:30–11:45am November 20 and December 11 $20 members / $25 nonmembers per class sjjcc.org/creativearts Center for Resilience
SENIOR LIFE OPENING RECEPTION Experience the exhibition with the artist, then stay for wine, cheese, and conversation. Wednesday, December 9, 6–8pm sjjcc.org/artspace Edward & Bernice Wenger Center for the Arts
A FEW GOOD MEN TRIP
Experience the courtroom drama A Few Good Men at Lincoln Center with a boxed lunch and round-trip transportation from Sid Jacobson JCC. Refunds will not be issued. Wednesday, December 9 Bus departs SJJCC 11:45am $285 per person sjjcc.org/trips In partnership with Verve Edward & Bernice Wenger Center for the Arts
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YOUR PASSPORT TO VIBRANT LIVING!
Adults 75+ live life to the fullest with the Linda & Gerald Marsden Senior Passport. Enjoy social events, fitness and wellness classes, arts and culture, and an inviting community that celebrates connection and joy. Annual Fee: $414 members / $350 snowbirds* *April–September or May–October sjjcc.org/seniorlife Fay J. Lindner Foundation Senior Services Center
GAMES SAMBA CARD WORKSHOP WITH JUDY UMANSKY
Learn this strategic Canasta-style game in a three-class series featuring varied melding and scoring options that keep every hand interesting. Begins Wednesday, December 2, 6:30–9:30pm $150 members / $200 nonmembers Programs funded in part by Goidel Law Group sjjcc.org/games Center for Adult Programming
MEMBERS ONLY OPEN PLAY
Bring your games and join a free, friendly table to practice your skills. Registration required. Mondays, 12:30–2:30pm
MOVIES REEL PSYCHOLOGY
Films exploring resilience, spirit, and empathy, followed by meaningful conversation.
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A solitary train enthusiast finds unexpected friendship with two people navigating their own losses in this story of connection and belonging.
A life-changing diagnosis leads a reserved civil servant to discover purpose and possibility through an act of lasting kindness.
Tuesdays, 1–3pm Free for SJJCC and Passport members / $10 nonmembers per session sjjcc.org/movies Center for Resilience
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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS Community is strengthened by the ways we gather and care for one another. Through tradition, learning, and service, we find what connects us
JEWISH & ISRAELI CONNECTION SHABBAT DINNER
Share a warm community Shabbat dinner filled with connection, tradition, and meaningful conversation. Fridays, 5–7pm November 6 and December 11 $35 members / $45 nonmembers sjjcc.org/shabbat Ruth & Saul Weinberger Center for Jewish Life + Learning
ISRAELI MARKET
Shop, discover, and connect with Israeli culture, products, and community. Fridays, 10am–2pm November 20 and December 4 sjjcc.org/jllevents Randie Waldbaum Malinsky Center for Israel
NEW YORK ISLANDERS JEWISH HERITAGE NIGHT
Celebrate Jewish Heritage Night at UBS Arena as the Islanders take on the Calgary Flames, with seats in the first few rows of Section 225. Thursday, December 10, 5:30–10pm $75 per ticket Tickets delivered digitally through the Isles + UBS Arena app upon payment. sjjcc.org/socialconnections Ruth & Saul Weinberger Center for Jewish Life + Learning Randie Waldbaum Malinsky Center for Israel
TASTE OF TORAH
Explore Jewish wisdom as the blueprint for climbing the ladder of life. This class reviews the parsha of the week. All levels of learning are welcome. Open to members and Senior Passport holders. Wednesdays, 10–11am
THE GREAT LEGO® MENORAH BUILD
sjjcc.org/jllevents Ruth & Saul Weinberger Center for Jewish Life + Learning
Sunday, November 22, 3–5pm $18 for members / $25 nonmembers per family
HOST FAMILIES
Help us stack, snap, and click our way into the record books to build the world’s biggest LEGO menorah! All ages are welcome.
sjjcc.org/jllevents
SJJCC COMMUNITY CHANUKAH CELEBRATION
Celebrate Chanukah with music, games, sufganiyot, and a gelt drop. In collaboration with Shevet Gefen. Sunday, December 6, 2:30–4:30pm
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Host a Shinshin for four months and bring Israeli culture right into your home. If you’re interested in becoming a host family, please contact Heather Klein, RCFI Coordinator, hklein@sjjcc.org Randie Waldbaum Malinsky Center for Israel
LONG ISLAND JEWISH HISTORY MUSEUM
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In partnership with the Jewish Historical Society of Long Island, this museum preserves and celebrates the rich Jewish heritage across Nassau and Suffolk counties. Open during regular building hours with free admission for all.
ELECTION DAY GET OUT THE VOTE TABLING
sjjcc.org/jewishmuseum
Tuesday, November 3, 10am–5pm
Stop by our Get Out the Vote table on Election Day for voter information and community connection.
UJA-FEDERATION OF NEW YORK WITNESS PROJECT
Explore artwork created through UJA’s Witness Project, where Holocaust survivors and high school students share stories that inspire reflections on memory, resilience, and carrying history forward.
ISRAEL 2027
Three ways to experience Israel. One journey that stays with you long after you return. Travel: February 11–21, 2027. sjjcc.org/israel2027 Randie Waldbaum Malinsky Center for Israel Ruth & Saul Weinberger Center for Jewish Life + Learning
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COMMUNITY IMPACT EVENTS
BOLD WOMEN. REAL IMPACT
FAMILY VOLUNTEER DAY: THE GREAT LUNCHBOX MEAL MAKE Prepare meals at home using provided recipe cards, then donate your cooked, frozen meals to SJJCC the following Monday to support neighbors in need. Saturday, November 21
Sid Jacobson JCC’s Women’s Impact Network (WIN) is a multigenerational collective of women grounded in shared values and a commitment to creating a legacy of service and philanthropy that strengthens our JCC. Annual donations are on a sliding scale. sjjcc.org/WIN
CURB YOUR MITZVAH
Support neighbors through our Community Needs Bank by donating food, plus winter coats in November and new, unopened toys and gift cards in December. Sundays, 10am–12pm November 22: Food + Winter Coat Drive December 6: Food + Toy Drive sjjcc.org/communityevents Center for Community Engagement
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CARE & SUPPORT
Life brings times when support makes all the difference. Find care grounded in respect and understanding to help you move through challenges with dignity and strength.
FREE, INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT FOR ANYONE FACING CANCER—AT ANY STAGE We’re here for you and your loved ones with exercise classes, counseling, workshops, and discussion groups. Our Younger Adult Cancer Connection offers specialized programs for ages 18–49, including support groups, nutrition classes, and creative workshops.
FOR THOSE WITH A CANCER DIAGNOSIS FAMILY DAY CONNECTION
Connect, create, and unwind as a family in a supportive workshop for parents and children affected by cancer. Guided art activities offer ways to express feelings and spend meaningful time together. Wednesday, November 11, 10:30am–12pm Saturday, December 12, 10:30am–12pm
COFFEE + CONNECTION
A monthly drop-in gathering for coffee, conversation, and connection. Thursdays, 11:30am–1pm November 12 and December 3
GLP-1 MEDICATIONS AND CANCER: WHAT’S NEW?
Hear Dr. Douglas Marks discuss emerging research on GLP-1 medications and cancer, including what recent findings could mean for cancer care and survivorship. Tuesday, November 17, 6–7pm
THRIVING BEYOND CANCER
Explore an integrative approach to survivorship with Dr. Michelle Loy. Hear about nutrition, movement, fatigue, brain fog, stress, and the role of complementary therapies in care after cancer. Monday, November 23, 3–4pm
NOURISH & ENJOY: FINDING BALANCE DURING THE HOLIDAYS
sjjcc.org/wellnessworkshops Nancy Marx Cancer Wellness Center
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Explore practical ways to enjoy holiday foods and traditions while supporting your health with Karen Berg, MS, RD, CSO, CDN, a board-certified specialist in oncology nutrition. Find balance without guilt or restriction. Tuesday, December 8, 12:45–2:15pm
THE NEXT STEPS TOWARDS INDEPENDENCE Neurodivergent adults ages 21+ build skills, confidence, and community through life skills training, vocational opportunities, paid employment, and social experiences—all in an inclusive environment. sjjcc.org/lifeskills Irene & Ronald Cohen Life Skills Training Center
CARE FOR THOSE LIVING WITH ALZHEIMER’S, DEMENTIA & PARKINSON’S We provide personalized programs that honor each individual with dignity while providing care partners with trusted support, meaningful respite, and compassionate guidance every step of the way. sjjcc.org/adultday Fay J. Lindner Foundation Senior Services Center—Adult Day Programs Family Care Connect powered by National Mah Jongg League
MEMORY & MOVEMENT SUPPORT MEMORY CAFÉ
Enjoy lunch, music, and meaningful connection with a loved one in a welcoming community that understands. In partnership with the Nassau County Office for the Aging Friday, December 18, 12–2pm sjjcc.org/adultday Fay J. Lindner Foundation Senior Services Center Family Care Connect powered by National Mah Jongg League
SUPPORT GROUPS Life can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone. Our small, supportive groups connect you with others who understand, guided by experienced social workers who truly care. FIND A GROUP THAT MEETS YOU WHERE YOU ARE: Grief & Loss: For those grieving the loss of a spouse, parent, or loved one, including teens coping with loss Caregiving & Support: For those supporting individuals with Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, dementia, and other neurodegenerative conditions Separation & Divorce: For those going through major life transitions Cancer Support: For individuals and families navigating diagnosis, treatment, or survivorship sjjcc.org/support Jack Nadel Social Services Center
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COMPASSIONATE CARE, JUST WHEN YOU NEED IT 516.399.2350 FREE, CONFIDENTIAL SUPPORT FOR ALL
Our licensed social workers are here to listen, support you through life’s ups and downs, and guide you toward personalized solutions that support your well-being. By combining Jewish values with modern social work techniques, our Warm Line provides: • • • •
Emotional support Referrals to clinical services Practical assistance Social connections and engagement
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Food assistance Transportation resources Education on mental health conditions and treatment options
Funded by UJA’s Jewish Community Support Grant Jack Nadel Social Services Center
FUELING BOLD IDEAS,
SPARKING MEANINGFUL CHANGE! Since 2004, the Annette & Sheldon A. Sinett BASICS Fund has provided seed funding for over 80 innovative and necessary programs conceived by Sid Jacobson JCC staff. Thanks to their generosity, thousands of individuals and families in our community have been positively impacted as they navigate life’s many challenges. We are deeply grateful for their ongoing support and belief in bold ideas that drive meaningful change. To learn how you can support the BASICS Fund and help bring new ideas to life, please contact Nancy Cohen at ncohen@sjjcc.org.
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
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EVENTS AT-A-GLANCE
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
02
Baby + Me Classes begin
01
Reel Psychology: Living
03
Election Day Get Out the Vote Tabling—
02
Samba Card Workshop begins
JCC Lobby
03
Author Breakfast + Book Signing:
05
Street Smarts with Lori Levi begins
05
Nourish Your Nervous System
03
Coffee + Connection
06
Shabbat with Paul begins
04
Israeli Market
08
Project Understanding begins
06
Curb Your Mitzvah + Toy Drive
09
Verve Book Club: London Falling
06
A Literary Brunch with Michael Kimmel
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Cancer Wellness: Family Day Connection
06
SJJCC Community Chanukah Celebration
11
Two Elections, One Relationship with
08
Nourish & Enjoy:
Jacqueline Friedland
Gil Hoffman
Finding Balance During the Holidays
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Cancer Wellness: Coffee + Connection
09
A Few Good Men Lincoln Center Trip*
15
An Evening with Tony Award® Winner
09
artSPACE Exhibition Opening Reception:
Ari’el Stachel
The Line that Connects Us All
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Reel Psychology: The Station Agent
10
New York Islanders Jewish Heritage Night*
17
GLP-1 Medications and Cancer: What’s New?
11
Mindful Crafting
18
Pound Rockout Workout
11
Shabbat Dinner
18
David Brooks at Tilles Center*
12
Cancer Wellness: Family Day Connection
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Nutrition for Sleep, Stress Reduction
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Winter Sports Programs begin
& Recovery
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Meditation with Sound Bowl Immersion
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Partners with the Community: Zeeva Bukai*
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Memory Café*
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Israeli Market
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Christmas Eve—JCC closes at 3pm
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Mindful Crafting
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Christmas Day—Health & Wellness
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Family Volunteer Day:
open 8am–2pm
The Great Lunchbox Meal Make
Family Fun Day, 10am–12pm
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Sibshops begin
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Curb Your Mitzvah: Food + Winter Coat Drive
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The Great LEGO® Menorah Build
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Omer Neutra Leadership Academy Kickoff
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Thriving Beyond Cancer
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Thanksgiving Eve—JCC closes at 6pm
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Thanksgiving—JCC closed
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Meditation with Sound Bowl Immersion
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New Year’s Eve—JCC closes at 3pm
*Program takes place at an off-site location Programs and events, including dates, times, pricing, and other details, are subject to change. Visit SJJCC.ORG for the most up-to-date information.