We are proud to provide services for Holocaust survivors in our community and their families. In addition to providing services, we are committed to helping Holocaust education and partner with the Wagner College Holocaust Center on many programs.

The JCC’s Holocaust programming inspired Shira Stoll’s Emmy Award-winning series, “Where Life Leads You,” which can be found here: https://holocaust.silive.com

​Free Platinum Membership for Holocaust Survivors

​The JCC is proud to provide free Platinum Membership for Holocaust survivors and their immediate family members.
*Documentation required to receive benefit.
For more information, please contact Membership at 718.475.5223 or membership@sijcc.com. 

​Café Europa: A Social Club for Holocaust Survivors 

The JCC provides fun, light-hearted, and social activities to over 40 Holocaust survivors and/or victims of Nazi persecution. Café Europa programs have included Israel celebrations, Purim Seudah (meal), Simcha (joy) in the Sukkah, Tu B’Shvat Seder, and more. If you are interested in joining the Café Europa program, please contact Sara Cohen, Program Coordinator, at 718.475.5242 or sacohen@sijcc.com.
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Read about our 10th Café Europa Celebration here: https://www.silive.com/news/2019/07/a-celebration-for-holocaust-survivors-at-10th-annual-cafe-europa.html

​Case Assistance for Holocaust Survivors 

We offer Holocaust survivors specialized assistance with enrolling in benefits and entitlements in their community. Trained case assistants provide comprehensive screenings to individuals so that they may benefit from all available services. Referrals to specialized programs for survivors are offered as well. For more information, please contact Amelia Winter, Director of Senior Centers, at 718.475.5238 or awinter@sijcc.com.