RUSSIAN SPEAKING JEWS

RSJ Department is open to Russian-speaking Jewish families as well as all of the diversity of our JCC. From the very beginning our hope is to bring people together regardless of what language one speaks.

Our RSJ programs are designed to preserve the Russian culture for future generations and to share the richness and the beauty of the performing arts, literature and music. We plan to provide educational programs on different aspects of American and Jewish life and history as well. All RSJ events take place at the Bernikow JCC unless otherwise noted.

Bard Festival @ the J
We continue our traditional Bard Festival after its overflow success from last season. At the first concert of this new season we’ll have a wonderful duo- Alexandr Godin and Leonid Novikov. For bard music fans their names are well known. Sunday, September 13, 5:30pm Fee: $12M/$15NM 10RSJ101

Book Presentation
David Gai, a famous Russian writer and the editor of the popular Russian newspaper V Novom Svete,will present his new book Sredi Krugovrascheniya Zemnogo. Based on true story, this family saga is about the tragic fate of the whole generation of Jewish families of Russian origin. This event won’t leave you disappointed! In Russian. October 25, 3:00pm

Life, Love and Song
For the fans of music we offer new series of lectures and concerts. Popular Russian Duo Lyudmila Fesenko and Sergey Pogrebinsky will perform world famous classics by I. Strauss, I. Kalman, F. Legar and others. We hope that this musical journey through time and music will make everyone happy. November 1, 3:00pm Fee: $12M/$15NM 10RSJ102

Special Event @ JCC
Zlata Razdolina Born in St.Petersburg, Ziata immigrated to Israel, where she won many national and international music competitions. December,20, 3:00 pm Fee:$12M/$15NM 10RSJ10

Children’s Programs

Hebrew R Us
ages 6+
This Sunday Enrichment program is for kids 6+ from Russian speaking families who want to learn Hebrew and Jewish culture as well. At each session children will learn the basics of the new language while their parents can mingle and network nearby. 4 sessions Instructor TBA. Fee: $40M/$ 60NM 10RSJ151

The World of Wonders
ages 6+
For those who already learned secrets of magic with Simon Shargo, we offer a new enrichment program. Children will learn the basics of circus art and coolest magic tricks. Join us for this unusual experience and the magic will become a part of your life! Fee:$25M/$40NM 10RSJ152 Dates TBA