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! 

If you love our cultural arts programs, please consider making a donation here. 
Your support helps us continue to present world-class entertainment and educational seminars.

Learn more about our upcoming programs below!

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HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR PROGRAM – CAFÉ EUROPA
​The JCC is looking for all Holocaust survivors on Staten Island to join its Café Europa program, which is an ongoing way to empower survivors to socialize, and share their experiences. Please, if you are a first or second generation Holocaust survivor, and are not yet participating in the Café Europa program, contact Sarah Cohen.
Contact person: Sarah Cohen
Email: Sacohen@SIJCC.com
Phone: (718) 475-524


If you missed any of the lectures or programs, you can also purchase access to a recording on demand by buying a ticket! Learn more here.


​​Dr. Esther Grushkin Seminars For Adult Jewish Education (SAJE) Presents... A Virtual Lecture Series by Professor Gary A. Rendsburg, Distinguished Professor in the Department of Jewish Studies at Rutgers University
Sponsored by Iris Baum.
Join us for a series of fascinating lectures by Jewish History Professor Gary A. Rendsburg!

• ​Jews in Medieval England - Monday, June 21, 7pm

Tickets are $15 per lecture OR $35 for series and can be purchased here. Zoom information to follow registration.​

Dr. Esther Grushkin Seminars For Adult Jewish Education (SAJE) Presents... Groundbreaking Jewish Performers with Deborah Rosengaus, Mezzo Soprano
Wednesday evenings from June 9 to June 30, 7pm
Sponsored by Eileen and Alan Bernstein
In this series Deborah will discuss Groundbreaking Jewish Performers. ​Jews have had a long history of distinction in the arts. We will take an in-depth look at some of the most influential Jewish performers across genres and examine their lives, their art, and how their Jewish identity played a role. From the silver screen to the concert halls of Europe, we'll explore the contributions of these incredible talents while enjoying historic recordings. ​
​Register here. Donations are suggested.​

Dr. Esther Grushkin Seminars For Adult Jewish Education (SAJE) Presents... The Golden Age of Italian Cinema: 1940s-1960s, A Lecture Series by Dr. Julia Wagner
Tuesdays, June 22-July 13, 12-1pm EST | 5-6pm BST 
​​This series is sponsored by Aaron Richman.
Join us wherever you are for a 5-part online course exploring the films that brought audiences around the world to fall in love with Italian cinema! Film studies scholar Dr. Julia Wagner will examine the politics, style & aesthetics of Italian filmmaking during the landmark decades that saw new directions in storytelling on screen.
​Tickets are $12 per lecture / $50 for series and can be purchased here. Zoom information to follow registration. 
We would like to thank the Italian Cultural Foundation at Casa Belvedere for partnering with us to present this program.
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Book Club:
All Book Club meetings take place at 12:30pm. 
Check back for Zoom information soon for these upcoming dates:
Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart on June 17th

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About 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.