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! 

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​Upcoming Events

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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, featuring the artwork of Len Rachlin, opens on Thursday, September 19th.

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.
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Please see our 2019 Fall events schedule:

• September 9, 9:30-11am 

Coffee with Amy Posner 
Lecture on BDS & Antisemitism 

• September 22, 3-5pm 

Yiddish Tango from Warsaw
Featuring Olga Avigail Mieleszczuk and Tango Attack
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• November 3, 11:30am 

Witness THEATER The Documentary
In commemoration of Kristallnacht

Stay tuned for more information on upcoming events! 

​Rabbi Series 

​All lectures begin at 12:30pm in the Presidents’ Room. Lunch is included. 

• September 19  

Rabbi Joseph Potasnik, NYBR Executive Vice President 
The challenges facing the Jewish people today 

• October 24  

Rabbi Bob Kaplan, JCRC of NY 
The challenges facing Jewish people today 

• December 19  

Rabbi Dr. Judah Newberger 
The Apostle Paul: Unlocking the Mystery of Religious Revolution 
For more information, contact Sigalit Grego at 718.475.5276 or sgrego@sijcc.com 

Jewish Music FestivaL

​Our 6th Annual Jewish Music Festival will take place in the spring at various locations around Staten Island. Stay tuned for more information!

Trips

​The Cultural Arts Department plans trips around the tristate area, including Broadway shows, amazing restaurants, and museums! Book fast, as these trips are extremely popular, and space is limited.
Trips are open to all JCC members for a fee. Transportation is included in the price. For more information, contact Sigalit Grego at 718.475.5276 or sgrego@sijcc.com 

• October, 17: Foliage Cruise
• October, 27 – 28: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
• November, 6: Betrayal on Broadway
• November, 14: An American in Paris
• November, 13: Tina Turner Musical
• November, 19: The Culinary Institute of America
• December, 4: Jagged Little Pill
• December, 10: Cabaret in Connecticut
• December, 11: To Kill a Mockingbird
• December 29, 2019 – Thursday, January 2, 2020: JCC Overnight Trip to Myrtle Beach, SC

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