Since the Bernikow JCC opened, it has been our ambition to provide art and culture as a comprehensive part of our programming. Programs include lectures, musical performances, a book club, film club, theater trips, and more! 

Upcoming Programs:

Past Classes:

Watch our June Rabbi/Rebbetzin Series with Rebbetzin Katzman on the topic of Women & Empowerment in Judaism (parts 1 & 2):

Check out our virtual gallery tour with Jill Krutick here: https://www.jillkrutickfineart.com/blog
Jill is offering signed limited edition prints as a thank you for your attendance. If you would like one, please email her your mailing address at JSK@jillkrutickfineart.com and she will forward a print to you. You can pick which print you would like from the options below. 

Watch our Yom Yerushalayim Virtual Celebration:

Our Rabbi/Rebbetzin Series featuring Rebbetzin Ivry on "The Soul and the Afterlife":

Watch our Music for Healing class with Joelle Cohen (parts 1 & 2):

Check out this lecture on "How to Stop Emotional Eating" — A Lecture by Laura Shammah, MS, RDN, which took place on Monday, May 11th:

Check out our Virtual Art Tour, which took place on April 6th:

The Many Eishet Chayil of Art History - An Examination of the Most Famous Paintings of Women with Ronnit Vasserman
Given our current reality of staying at home and social distancing the lecture will take us on an exploration around the world where we will virtually visit masterpieces of women in leading museums around the globe. 
The lecture will focus on famous female portraits throughout art history.  A thorough analysis of each work including  dimensions, material, year(s) created and an introduction to the artists  will be explained. We will discuss the significance of the work at the time it was created and how the artwork continues to inspire and be part of popular culture. Some examples of these museum treasures include Birth of Venus by Sandro Botticelli  at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Mona Lisa by  Leonardo Da Vinci at the Louvre in Paris and Girl with a Pearl Earring by Johannes Vermeer at  Mauritshuis  in the Netherlands.

​Watch our Virtual Pesach Tour of the Met and Ancient Egypt here:

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Programs & Trips

Art @ the J

 The JCC hosts bi-monthly exhibits at our Murray Berman Art @ the J Gallery. The gallery has an eclectic mix of art from local artists rotating through the beautiful setting. We also have permanent art on display throughout the building. 

Our next exhibit features the artwork of Victor Zucconi.

SAJE

Dr. Esther Grushkin Seminars for Adult Jewish Education (SAJE)
This series is named for the late Dr. Esther Grushkin, an accomplished educator and Hebrew scholar who devoted her life to sharing her passion for Jewish learning. Events include lectures, musical performances, and our Rabbis lunch & learn series. We also partner with the College of Staten Island's Hillel to present several events.

​For more information, contact Sigalit Grego at 718.475.5276 or sgrego@sijcc.com ​

​Rabbi Series 

Stay tuned for upcoming events!
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For more information, contact Sigalit Grego at 718.475.5276 or sgrego@sijcc.com 

TRIPS

As a precautionary measure, all Cultural Arts trips are postponed until further notice. 
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For more information, please contact Sigalit Grego at 718.475.5276 or sgrego@sijcc.com ​​

family programs

Stay tuned for future programs!

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