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Upcoming Events
From Crisis to Opportunity: A Conversation with Roei Ben-Tolila Sunday, November 7, 12pm via Zoom Join us as former IDF officer Roei Ben-Tolila shares his incredible life story. Paralyzed in combat, Roei inspires others to turn crises into opportunities, and represents the secret of Israeli resistance: "One for all, all for one." Donations are suggested. Register here. Join us on Zoom here Meeting ID: 974 2869 8948 Passcode: JCC Virtual Tour: From the Days of the Temple to the Talmud Beginning Tuesday, November 9 11am-12pm EST Explore Israel without leaving home! Join us for a 5-day virtual tour with tour guide Dani Margolis. The tour begins on Tuesday, November 9 with a trip to Caesarea! Learn more and register here. School's Out: Veterans Day Thursday, November 11, 9am-3pm Bernikow JCC Children in grades K-8 are invited to join us for fun activities on their day off from school! Activities will include swimming, arts & crafts projects, sports, inflatable gaga, and more! Extended hours are available. Register here by November 8. Blood Drive Thursday, November 11, 9:30am-2pm Bernikow JCC The New York Blood Center and National Society of Collegiate Scholars are hosting a blood drive here at the JCC! Sign up here to save lives and be entered into a sweepstakes to win a $1500 shopping spree! Kosher Food Pantry Drive-Thru Chanukah Extravaganza Thursday, November 18, 2pm-4pm Bernikow JCC Parking Lot Our Kosher Food Pantry is hosting a Drive-Thru Chanukah Extravaganza! Chanukah gifts will be included. Medical equipment and incontinence supplies will be available. If you are interested in medical equipment, contact Abby at 718.475.5116. Volunteers needed! If you would like to volunteer, please contact David Lutzker at DLutzker@SIJCC.com or 718.475.5119 to sign up. Self Defense Classes Wednesdays through December 22 (no class 11/24), 6:30pm - 8:00pm Learn self-defense techniques to protect yourself from harm! Drop-in classes available. Register here. Sign up multiple family members for a special discount! In the News Per Scholas IT Training Course Begins at the JCC Yesterday, our new IT Training course, presented in partnership with Per Scholas, began at the Bernikow JCC! Over the next 12 weeks, students will have the opportunity to learn valuable skills and earn certifications to help them advance their careers in tech. Special Events An Evening of Celebration + Inspiration Thursday, November 18, 7pm We invite you to join us for An Evening of Celebration + Inspiration, a special virtual event to dedicate the new Dr. Esther Grushkin Center for Arts + Culture. During the event, we will honor Henry A. Salmon, President of Equity Valuation Associates Inc. for his contributions to Staten Island's cultural landscape. Read more about Henry's work here. If you would like to congratulate Henry with a special message, you can place a tribute in our digital event journal here. Registration is required. Please RSVP here to honor Dr. Grushkin's legacy of learning, which will live on in this new Center.
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Upcoming Events
From Crisis to Opportunity: A Conversation with Roei Ben-Tolila Sunday, November 7, 12pm via Zoom Join us as former IDF officer Roei Ben-Tolila shares his incredible life story. Paralyzed in combat, Roei inspires others to turn crises into opportunities, and represents the secret of Israeli resistance: "One for all, all for one." Donations are suggested. Register here. Join us on Zoom here Meeting ID: 974 2869 8948 Passcode: JCC Virtual Tour: From the Days of the Temple to the Talmud Beginning Tuesday, November 9 11am-12pm EST Explore Israel without leaving home! Join us for a 5-day virtual tour with tour guide Dani Margolis. The tour begins on Tuesday, November 9 with a trip to Caesarea! Learn more and register here. School's Out: Veterans Day Thursday, November 11, 9am-3pm Bernikow JCC Children in grades K-8 are invited to join us for fun activities on their day off from school! Activities will include swimming, arts & crafts projects, sports, inflatable gaga, and more! Extended hours are available. Register here by November 8. Kosher Food Pantry Drive-Thru Chanukah Extravaganza Thursday, November 18, 2pm-4pm Bernikow JCC Parking Lot Our Kosher Food Pantry is hosting a Drive-Thru Chanukah Extravaganza! Chanukah gifts will be included. Medical equipment and incontinence supplies will be available. If you are interested in medical equipment, contact Abby at 718.475.5116. Self Defense Classes Wednesdays through December 22 (no class 11/24), 6:30pm - 8:00pm Learn self-defense techniques to protect yourself from harm! Drop-in classes available. Register here. Sign up multiple family members for a special discount! In the News JCC Selected To Be Satellite Partner for Per Scholas IT Training The JCC has been selected to be a satellite partner for Per Scholas' IT Training program! The course will be livestreamed to our classroom here at the Bernikow JCC, where learners will have access to an on-site instructional assistant. Check out this SI Live feature to learn how this new partnership is preparing Staten Islanders for great jobs in the tech industry! Going Gold for Sunrise Day Camp Saint Bart's Buffalos 10u football team in East Brunswick, NJ hosted a special fundraiser in honor of one of our campers, whose brother plays for the team! The players wore gold laces throughout Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and donated $150 to Sunrise Day Camp-Staten Island so kids with cancer, like Ismael, can have an amazing summer. We would like to thank the team for their support! Fall Program Guide Fun starts now at the JCC! Check out our new Fall Program Guide to learn more about our upcoming programs! Special Events An Evening of Celebration + Inspiration Thursday, November 18, 7pm We invite you to join us for An Evening of Celebration + Inspiration, a special virtual event to dedicate the new Dr. Esther Grushkin Center for Arts + Culture. During the event, we will honor Amy Posner, Executive Director of Hillel at CSI, for her contributions to Staten Island's cultural landscape. In addition to her work across youth-serving community organizations for more than 25 years, Amy is a favorite lecturer in our CLLD program. Read more about Amy's work here. If you would like to congratulate Amy with a special message, you can place a tribute in our digital event journal here. Registration is required. Please RSVP here to honor Dr. Grushkin's legacy of learning, which will live on in this new Center. Blood Drive Thursday, November 11, 9:30am-2pm Bernikow JCC The New York Blood Center and National Society of Collegiate Scholars are hosting a blood drive here at the JCC! Sign up here to save lives and be entered into a sweepstakes to win a $1500 shopping spree! This email is sponsored by Staten Island Hebrew Public. For more information, contact info@sihebrewpublic.org or 347-694-5090. UPCOMING EVENTS As always, there's something for everyone at the J! Check out these great upcoming events! - TODAY: Yiddish Theatre Series featuring Motl Didner, 7pm Sponsored by Fred Grieco Join us as Motl Didner, Associate Artistic Director of the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene, moderates a virtual panel discussion featuring three actors who will share their experiences with us. Tickets are $12. Register here. - TODAY: RUMC Virtual Town Hall: Benefits of Weight Loss Surgery, 7pm We are pleased to partner with Richmond University Medical Center to present a virtual town hall about the benefits of weight loss surgery. We will be joined by Alex Barkan, MD, MBA, FACS, FASMBS, who has performed thousands of bariatric surgery procedures since entering the field in 2006. Dr. Barkan is board certified in surgery and has developed several leading-edge procedures including robotic surgeries, ensuring patients will receive the most advanced bariatric care available. He is the director of Richmond University Medical Center’s Bariatric and Metabolic Institute and Vice Chair, Department of Surgery. Dr. Barkan will discuss:
Meeting ID: 883 5305 4679 Passcode: CLLDFIT - Amazon Hiring Event Wednesday, October 27, 6pm Avis JCC, 1297 Arthur Kill Road Amazon is hiring in Staten Island! Join Amazon at the Avis JCC for two informational sessions about career opportunities. - IT Support Training Course 12-weeks, beginning Monday, November 1 Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm Bernikow JCC We're pleased to partner with Per Scholas to offer a FREE IT Support Training Course. Advance your tech career with CompTIA and Google certifications while learning fundamentals of IT Support, troubleshooting, and more! To apply, please contact Kathi Indelicato at KIndelicato@SIJCC.com - Self Defense Classes Wednesdays through December 22 (no class 11/24), 6:30pm - 8:00pm Learn self-defense techniques to protect yourself from harm! Drop-in classes available. Register here. Sign up multiple family members for a special discount! IN THE NEWS SPONSORED NEWS: Staten Island Hebrew Public Charter School to Open in Fall 2022 Staten Island Hebrew Public is thrilled to be coming to Midland Beach for the September 2022-23 school year and even more excited to welcome its first class of Kindergarten and 1st graders this time next year! You're invited to learn more about Staten Island Hebrew Public on Tuesday, November 9th at 7 PM at the Bernikow JCC! The information session will cover the following and more:
Staten Island Hebrew Public is:
- JCC Selected to be Satellite Partner for Per Scholas IT Training Last week, JCC CEO Orit Lender joined with Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams and other local leaders to celebrate an expanded effort to train more New Yorkers for thriving careers in technology. The JCC has partnered with Per Scholas to offer free IT training courses to prepare Staten Islanders for good-paying jobs in the tech sector. Check out this SI Live feature to read about the classes, which will begin at the Bernikow JCC on November 1st. We are so thrilled to be partnering with Per Scholas on this initiative, which will launch our Career Connections programming. We would also like to thank Borough President Oddo, the Chamber of Commerce, The Staten Island Foundation, and all of our community partners for their crucial work in creating this partnership. Visit our Career Connections webpage to learn more about our programs for job-seekers! - Sweet Treats for Sunrise A huge thank you to 8-year-old Maddie, who donated $381 in profits from her baking business to the Lucille & Jay Chazanoff Sunrise Day Camp-Staten Island! It warms our hearts to see children helping kids with cancer in our community have an amazing summer at our camp! - Indoor Pool Closure Please note that the pool will be closed Friday, October 29 from 3:30 pm to closing for a swim team time trial. - Fall Program Guide Fun starts now at the JCC! Check out our new Fall Program Guide to learn more about our upcoming programs! - Vaccine Appointments Made Easy The best way to protect yourself and your loved ones, while helping us all get back to doing the things we love, is to get vaccinated. COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective, and free. Our partners at Richmond University Medical Center are making it easy to schedule your vaccine appointment with its new RUMC CARES app. Visit the App Store or Google Play to download the free RUMC CARES app today! SPECIAL EVENTS An Evening of Celebration + Inspiration Thursday, November 18, 7pm We invite you to join us for An Evening of Celebration + Inspiration, a special virtual event to dedicate the new Dr. Esther Grushkin Center for Arts + Culture. During the event, we will celebrate the inspiring future of our programming by honoring Amy Posner and Henry A. Salmon for their contributions to Staten Island's cultural landscape. We will also be joined by guest speaker Jodi Rudoren, Editor-in-Chief of The Forward. Jodi spent more than two decades as a reporter and editor at The New York Times, where she also served as Jerusalem bureau chief. Registration is required. Please RSVP here to honor Dr. Grushkin's legacy of learning, which will live on in this new Center. WELLNESS Breast Cancer Awareness Month Last week, our staff dressed in pink to commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness Month! This was part of our larger program this month, which included educational resources and support for people dealing with breast cancer: About Breast Cancer Department of Health Cancer Community Programs Early Detection & Support During Treatment CancerCare: Counseling, Case Management, Support Groups, & Education Sharsheret: The Jewish Breast & Ovarian Cancer Community - FREE Mammograms Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women on Staten Island. Early detection is the best way to beat breast cancer. RUMC's Breast and Women's Center, located at 1161 Victory Boulevard, is offering FREE mammograms this month for those without health insurance. Call 718.818.1161 before November 1 to schedule your mammogram today! - Mitchell J. Gordon Spa Reopens Our Spa has reopened for facials and waxing! All of our treatments are provided by licensed New York State estheticians, and cosmetologists. We offer professional salon services in a private, tranquil environment designed with you in mind. A visit to our spa is the perfect way to get relaxed and de-stress. Services are provided by appointment only through the Sports Desk at 718.475.5210. Learn more here. SPORTS Core 24 Basketball Academy Fall Registration Is Open Our Core 24 Basketball Academy trains players of all skill levels to be their best! Register for fall basketball programs here! - Register for Fall Soccer and Tennis In our sports programs, kids can stay active while making new friends and learning good sportsmanship. Register for our fall soccer and tennis programs here! AQUATICS Sign Up for Fall Aquatics Programs Registration is open for our fall aquatics programs! We offer group swim lessons for kids, private lessons for kids and adults, aquatic therapy, and a competitive swim team. Sign up here! From Crisis to Opportunity: A Conversation with Roei Ben-Tolila Sunday, November 7, 12pm via Zoom Join us as former IDF officer Roei Ben-Tolila shares his incredible life story. Paralyzed in combat, Roei inspires others to turn crises into opportunities, and represents the secret of Israeli resistance: "One for all, all for one." Donations are suggested. Register here. Join us on Zoom here Meeting ID: 974 2869 8948 Passcode: JCC Virtual Tour: From the Days of the Temple to the Talmud Beginning Tuesday, November 9; See dates below 11am-12pm EST Explore Israel without leaving home! Join us for a 5-day virtual tour with tour guide Dani Margolis.
Register here. The Roots of Bluegrass (And the Routes to Bluegrass): A Concert of Traditional Bluegrass Music Sunday, November 14, 2pm Bernikow JCC Social Hall Join the Grassland Band for a FREE performance of traditional bluegrass music! Bluegrass music, which developed in the Appalachian region, is inspired by the music settlers brough with them from England, Scotland, and Ireland. It is infused with the nuances of the music of their African American neighbors. This project is made possible (in part) by a DCA Art Fund Grant from Staten Island Arts, with public funding from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. Register here. Jews of Africa: Focus on Nigeria with Bonita Sussman Tuesday, November 16, 7pm Social Hall, Bernikow JCC Please join us for a free community program and photographic exhibit on the Jews of Abuja with video footage of the community. Light refreshments will be served. Donations are suggested. Register here. Fall Music Classes We are excited to offer a variety of music classes this fall! Check out our website to find the right class for your child! Family Hike Sunday, November 14, 10am Greenbelt Nature Center (700 Rockland Ave) *Families can arrive at the Nature Center beginning 9:45am Explore nature with us! Join us for a 30-minute hike led by a Greenbelt environmental educator, followed by healthy snacks and drinks. Open to all ages! In the event of inclement weather, event will be postponed. Register here by November 10. School's Out: Veterans Day Thursday, November 11, 9am-3pm Bernikow JCC Children in grades K-8 are invited to join us for fun activities on their day off from school! Activities will include swimming, arts & crafts projects, sports, inflatable gaga, and more! Extended hours are available. Register here by November 8. Sunday Funday! Sunday, November 21, 1:30pm-4:30pm Bernikow JCC Kids in grades K-8 can enjoy outdoor* sports and games, swimming, crafts, and Fall-themed activities including an Apple Tasting Contest and Apple Crunch Relays! Register here by November 18. Free ESL and HSE Classes We offer free, online ESL classes to help advance your language skills! Please call us at 718.508.3885. Get your high school equivalency diploma online for free!* Call us at 718.508.3895 or email hcirnigliaro@sijcc.com for more information. *Students must be 18 years old or older, and no longer enrolled in High School COMMUNITY EVENTS If you're interested in listing your community event or advertising in J at Home, please contact Kara Roche at KRoche@sijcc.com. - Be sure to check out these additional programs from our friends at other organizations around the country! Tree of Life Synagogue Candlelight Vigil Wednesday, October 27, 7pm Outside of Temple Israel Reform Congregation (315 Forest Ave) Join Temple Israel Reform Congregation for a candlelight vigil on the three-year anniversary of the Tree of Life Synagogue shooting. All are welcome. Masks required. Outsmarting Antisemitism: How to Beat it with Purpose, Positivity and Jewish Pride Mondays, November 1-November 22, 7:30pm-9pm Chabad of Staten Island (289 Harold Street) OR Online We cannot let antisemitism define our Judaism, but we cannot ignore it either. As direct memory of the Holocaust fades, Jews around the world are wondering whether the patterns of past centuries are returning, in both the Old and New Worlds, where Jews experience more hate crimes than any other group. Join Rabbi Mendy Katzman for Outsmarting Antisemitism, a 4-week course that takes this dark subject on squarely, with a sense of unabashed optimism, profound faith, and a distinctly Jewish approach. This course is being offered for both online and in-person attendees. Register here. Wagner College Holocaust Center's 6th Annual Commemoration of Kristallnacht and the S.S. St. Louis Wednesday, November 10, 7pm The Wagner College Holocaust Center welcomes you to join the 6th annual Egon J. Salmon and Family Commemoration of Kristallnacht and the S.S. St. Louis via Zoom. The commemoration will be led by Holocaust survivor, Lore Baer Azaria. who will present 'Beyond Anne Frank: Hiding from the Nazis in the Netherlands'. This talk will explore the Baer Family's personal experience as German refugees who had settled in Amsterdam throughout the second World War. A photographer, painter and therapist, Lore has created remarkable sculptures and artwork, including a tribute to Righteous Gentiles and in memory of her grandfather who was killed in Bergen-Belsen. The event will also feature remarks from Wagner College Professor Laura Morowitz, who will briefly present a portrait of Amsterdam in World War II. Register here. The Nazis Knew My Name with Maya Lee Thursday, November 11, 7:30pm Maya Lee is the daughter of Magda Hellinger. After coauthoring an autobiography of her Holocaust-survivor husband, she encouraged her mother to document her own story. Maya subsequently conducted wide-ranging research to fill out her mother’s story. The Nazis Knew My Name is the result. Maya joins Storyteller to share the process of creating this extraordinarily moving memoir. This program is in partnership with the Neuberger Holocaust Education Centre. Watch here. Free Health Screenings at SIEDC Health & Wellness Expo Thursday, November 18, 9am-3pm Grand Oaks Country Club, 200 Huguenot Avenue Staten Island University Hospital/ Northwell Health and Richmond University Medical Center will offer over a dozen medical screenings available FREE of charge to the public including: Flu Vaccine, PSA Testing, Blood Pressure Checks, Peripheral artery screening, Carotid artery screening, Glaucoma screening, Lung capacity testing, Take home colon cancer screening kits (FIT kits), Lung cancer screening, EKG, AIC (Glucose) Screening, Cholesterol Testing Plus: Cancer Education Center and Tobacco Cessation Assistance This email is sponsored by Staten Island Hebrew Public.
For more information, contact info@sihebrewpublic.org or 347-694-5090. As always, there's something for everyone at the J! Check out these great upcoming events!
Kids Front and Center Virtual Event Sunday, October 24, 10am Join us for a special virtual event supporting JCC programs that help kids find new beginnings academically, socially, and emotionally during and after the pandemic. Virtual tickets are complimentary, but preregistration is required. We are proud to honor Lt. Rafet Awad, Rose Kerr, and Miriam Prat-Jerez for their transformative work benefiting children. Read more about the event in this SILive article! Register and donate here. TODAY: October Virtual Book Club Meeting, 12:30pm Join our Virtual Book Club for a discussion of Cara Wall's novel, The Dearly Beloved. Join us on Zoom here. Meeting ID: 853 6689 4059 Passcode: books TODAY: Growing Back Stronger: Fueling Equitable Recovery in NYC's Tech Sector, 1pm Join Per Scholas to celebrate the launch of their new Satellite Partnership with us! Hear from government leaders, employer partners and talented learners, and join our friends at Per Scholas as they prepare to train more New Yorkers for thriving technology careers. This virtual celebration was made possible by the generous investment of Amazon, The Altman Foundation, The Aronson Family Foundation, Barclays, The Clark Foundation, PDT Partners, and The Tiger Foundation Register here. Suzuki Violin: FREE Demo Course Sundays, through October 24, 11am Our parent-child violin program follows the Suzuki Method, which is based on the idea that all children are innately musical. In October, we're offering a FREE demo course to give you a taste of this amazing program! Register for our free demo course today here! Pet 'n Play! Sunday, October 24, 1pm-3pm Bernikow JCC Early Childhood Playground Join us as we host Wild Side Zoo for a one-of-a-kind show! Children can learn about and pet animals including rabbits, birds, snakes, lizards and more, while enjoying our playground! *This is a family event. Adults are required to stay to supervise children. Fee: $8 per child Members / $12 per child Non-Members For more information, please contact Stephanie at SFeldman@SIJCC.com Register here by October 22. Opera for Music Lovers with Lou Barrella: A Trip to Operatic Italy Monday, October 25, 12:45pm-2pm President's Room, Bernikow JCC In the first installment in our five-part series for opera lovers, Lou Barrella presents a pictorial souvenir of his trip to Italy, featuring Verdi and Puccini landmarks accompanied by their music. Buon viaggio a tutti! Tickets are $15 per lecture / $55 for the series. Coffee and pastries included. Register here. Yiddish Theatre Series featuring Motl Didner Tuesday, October 26, 7pm Sponsored by Fred Grieco Join us as Motl Didner, Associate Artistic Director of the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene, presents a virtual lecture on the history of Yiddish theatre. Motl will join us again to moderate a virtual panel discussion featuring three actors from a variety of National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene productions who will share their experiences with us. Tickets are $12. Register here. RUMC Virtual Town Hall: Benefits of Weight Loss Surgery Tuesday, October 26, 7pm We are pleased to partner with Richmond University Medical Center to present a virtual town hall about the benefits of weight loss surgery. We will be joined by Alex Barkan, MD, MBA, FACS, FASMBS, who has performed thousands of bariatric surgery procedures since entering the field in 2006. Dr. Barkan is board certified in surgery and has developed several leading-edge procedures including robotic surgeries, ensuring patients will receive the most advanced bariatric care available. He is the director of Richmond University Medical Center’s Bariatric and Metabolic Institute and Vice Chair, Department of Surgery. Dr. Barkan will discuss:
Join us on Zoom here. Meeting ID: 883 5305 4679 Passcode: CLLDFIT Amazon Hiring Event Wednesday, October 27, 6pm Avis JCC, 1297 Arthur Kill Road Amazon is hiring in Staten Island! Join Amazon at the Avis JCC for two informational sessions about career opportunities. Self Defense Classes Wednesdays through December 22 (no class 11/24), 6:30pm - 8:00pm Learn self-defense techniques to protect yourself from harm! Drop-in classes available. Register here. Sign up multiple family members for a special discount! 4th Grader Sells Bracelets for Sunrise Shout out to Sophia, who made and sold rainbow loom bracelets in honor of Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month. She donated the $550 in profits to our Lucille & Jay Chazanoff Sunrise Day Camp in order to give summer back to children with cancer. Thanks Sophia! Fall Program Guide Fun starts now at the JCC! Check out our new Fall Program Guide to learn more about our upcoming programs! Mitchell J. Gordon Spa Reopens Our Spa has reopened for facials and waxing! All of our treatments are provided by licensed New York State estheticians, and cosmetologists. We offer professional salon services in a private, tranquil environment designed with you in mind. A visit to our spa is the perfect way to get relaxed and de-stress. Services are provided by appointment only through the Sports Desk at 718.475.5210. Learn more here. Vaccine Appointments Made Easy The best way to protect yourself and your loved ones, while helping us all get back to doing the things we love, is to get vaccinated. COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective, and free. Our partners at Richmond University Medical Center are making it easy to schedule your vaccine appointment with its new RUMC CARES app. Visit the App Store or Google Play to download the free RUMC CARES app today! An Evening of Celebration + Inspiration Thursday, November 18, 7pm We invite you to join us for An Evening of Celebration + Inspiration, a special virtual event to dedicate the new Dr. Esther Grushkin Center for Arts + Culture. During the event, we will celebrate the inspiring future of our programming by honoring Amy Posner and Henry A. Salmon for their contributions to Staten Island's cultural landscape. We will also be joined by guest speaker Jodi Rudoren, Editor-in-Chief of The Forward. Jodi spent more than two decades as a reporter and editor at The New York Times, where she also served as Jerusalem bureau chief. Registration is required. Please RSVP here to honor Dr. Grushkin's legacy of learning, which will live on in this new Center. Breast Cancer Awareness Month October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Check out the resources below to learn more about early detection and support for breast cancer patients. About Breast Cancer Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Staten Island Walk - 10/17 Department of Health Cancer Community Programs Early Detection & Support During Treatment CancerCare: Counseling, Case Management, Support Groups, & Education Sharsheret: The Jewish Breast & Ovarian Cancer Community FREE Mammograms Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women on Staten Island. Early detection is the best way to beat breast cancer. RUMC's Breast and Women's Center, located at 1161 Victory Boulevard, is offering FREE mammograms this month for those without health insurance. Call 718.818.1161 before November 1 to schedule your mammogram today! Core 24 Basketball Academy Fall Registration Is Open Our Core 24 Basketball Academy trains players of all skill levels to be their best! Register for fall basketball programs here! Register for Fall Soccer and Tennis In our sports programs, kids can stay active while making new friends and learning good sportsmanship. Register for our fall soccer and tennis programs here! Sign Up for Fall Aquatics Programs Registration is open for our fall aquatics programs! We offer group swim lessons for kids, private lessons for kids and adults, aquatic therapy, and a competitive swim team. Sign up here! Virtual Tour: From the Days of the Temple to the Talmud Beginning Tuesday, November 9; See dates below 11am-12pm EST Explore Israel without leaving home! Join us for a 5-day virtual tour with tour guide Dani Margolis.
Register here. The Roots of Bluegrass (And the Routes to Bluegrass): A Concert of Traditional Bluegrass Music Sunday, November 14, 2pm Bernikow JCC Social Hall Join the Grassland Band for a FREE performance of traditional bluegrass music! Bluegrass music, which developed in the Appalachian region, is inspired by the music settlers brough with them from England, Scotland, and Ireland. It is infused with the nuances of the music of their African American neighbors. This project is made possible (in part) by a DCA Art Fund Grant from Staten Island Arts, with public funding from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. Register here. Jews of Africa: Focus on Nigeria with Bonita Sussman Tuesday, November 16, 7pm Social Hall, Bernikow JCC Please join us for a free community program and photographic exhibit on the Jews of Abuja with video footage of the community. Light refreshments will be served. Donations are suggested. Register here. Fall Music Classes We are excited to offer a variety of music classes this fall! Check out our website to find the right class for your child! Join Our Girl Scouts Troop Girl Scouts Troop 5312/5227, which meets at the JCC, is welcoming new scouts! The troop is open to girls of all abilities, grades K-12 (ages 5-21). For more details, please contact Troop Leader Lisa Rosenfeld at girlscouttroop5312@gmail.com. Driver's Ed is Back! We are excited to announce that Driver’s Ed will be back this fall! The JCC contracts with a local vendor to provide a Driver Education program for new drivers 16 years and older. The class meets at the South Shore/Avis JCC for classroom work and in-car classes. The course is a comprehensive introduction to the driving experience. Students must successfully complete both the road and theory portions of the course in order to receive a MV 285, formerly known as the Blue Card. For more information, call 718.851.1876. IT Support Training Course 12-weeks, beginning Monday, November 1 Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm Bernikow JCC We're pleased to partner with Per Scholas to offer a FREE IT Support Training Course. Advance your tech career with CompTIA and Google certifications while learning fundamentals of IT Support, troubleshooting, and more! To apply, please contact Kathi Indelicato at KIndelicato@SIJCC.com Free ESL and HSE Classes We offer free, online ESL classes to help advance your language skills! Please call us at 718.508.3885. Get your high school equivalency diploma online for free!* Call us at 718.508.3895 or email hcirnigliaro@sijcc.com for more information. *Students must be 18 years old or older, and no longer enrolled in High School COMMUNITY EVENTS If you're interested in listing your community event or advertising in J at Home, please contact Kara Roche at KRoche@sijcc.com. - Be sure to check out these additional programs from our friends at other organizations around the country! Staten Island Witness Theater Witness Theater is seeking student participants for its new program on Staten Island! The program brings together a small group of Holocaust survivors and teens in a unique, supported, story-sharing process, which culminates in a theatrical performance based on the survivors’ stories, tenderly shared with the public by the students and survivors together. This year’s program will be a hybrid model, with some sessions in person and some on Zoom. Please note: For the safety of all involved, all participants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Interested students can learn more and apply here. SUSTAIN: A Root to Stem Jewish Cooking Experience LIVE with Chef Michael Solomonov Thursday, October 21, 8pm Join Israeli chef and restaurateur Michael Solomonov for a live “root to stem” cooking show honoring Jewish cuisine, seasonal ingredients, and sustainability. Recipes will be provided in advance. Watch here. Staten Island Kadima's Fall Fun Day Sunday, October 24, 2 pm Congregation B'nai Jeshurun (CBJ), 275 Martling Avenue, Staten Island, NY Join us for fun fall activities such as pumpkin bowling, candy corn races, and painting with pumpkins! The event will be held outside and moved indoors if there's inclement weather. Social distancing and masks are required. Please contact Seva Konowitz at 201.232.5733 or email ruseva@msn.com with any questions. The Art of the Jewish Family: A Broad Exploration of Jewish Storytelling and Resilience Sunday, October 24, 8pm In partnership with the Jewish Book Council and REBOOT, this program brings Laura Arnold Leibman, author of the National Jewish Book Award-winning “The Art of the Jewish Family,” into conversation with REBOOT’s “What Would You Bring” initiative for a broad exploration of Jewish storytelling and resilience. Watch here. Sparking the Jewish Story: The Objects That Define Us Sunday, October 24, 8:30pm In partnership with Jewish Book Council and Reboot, this JFest event features Laura Arnold Leibman, author of the National Jewish Book Award-winning “The Art of the Jewish Family,” in conversation with Juliet Simmons, creator of Reboot’s “What Would You Bring” initiative. Together, they’ll explore Jewish storytelling and resilience in a discussion moderated by Jewish educator and theatre-maker Kendell Pinkney. All programs and events for JFest: An Arts Festival for the JCC Movement are made possible through funds granted by The Covenant Foundation, with additional support from The Pertzik Fund for Arts and Culture. Watch here. Outsmarting Antisemitism: How to Beat it with Purpose, Positivity and Jewish Pride Mondays, November 1-November 22, 7:30pm-9pm Chabad of Staten Island (289 Harold Street) OR Online We cannot let antisemitism define our Judaism, but we cannot ignore it either. As direct memory of the Holocaust fades, Jews around the world are wondering whether the patterns of past centuries are returning, in both the Old and New Worlds, where Jews experience more hate crimes than any other group. Join Rabbi Mendy Katzman for Outsmarting Antisemitism, a 4-week course that takes this dark subject on squarely, with a sense of unabashed optimism, profound faith, and a distinctly Jewish approach. This course is being offered for both online and in-person attendees. Register here. The Nazis Knew My Name with Maya Lee Thursday, November 11, 7:30pm Maya Lee is the daughter of Magda Hellinger. After coauthoring an autobiography of her Holocaust-survivor husband, she encouraged her mother to document her own story. Maya subsequently conducted wide-ranging research to fill out her mother’s story. The Nazis Knew My Name is the result. Maya joins Storyteller to share the process of creating this extraordinarily moving memoir. This program is in partnership with the Neuberger Holocaust Education Centre. Watch here. Free Health Screenings at SIEDC Health & Wellness Expo Thursday, November 18, 9am-3pm Grand Oaks Country Club, 200 Huguenot Avenue Staten Island University Hospital/ Northwell Health and Richmond University Medical Center will offer over a dozen medical screenings available FREE of charge to the public including: Flu Vaccine, PSA Testing, Blood Pressure Checks, Peripheral artery screening, Carotid artery screening, Glaucoma screening, Lung capacity testing, Take home colon cancer screening kits (FIT kits), Lung cancer screening, EKG, AIC (Glucose) Screening, Cholesterol Testing Plus: Cancer Education Center and Tobacco Cessation Assistance UPCOMING EVENTS
As always, there's something for everyone at the J! Check out these great upcoming events! - Kids Front and Center Virtual Event Sunday, October 24, 10am Join us for a special virtual event supporting JCC programs that help kids find new beginnings academically, socially, and emotionally during and after the pandemic. Virtual tickets are complimentary, but preregistration is required. We are proud to honor Lt. Rafet Awad, Rose Kerr, and Miriam Prat-Jerez for their transformative work benefiting children. Read more about the event in this SILive article! Register and donate here. - Amazon Hiring Events Wednesday, October 20, 12pm and Wednesday, October 27, 6pm Avis JCC, 1297 Arthur Kill Road Amazon is hiring in Staten Island! Join Amazon at the Avis JCC for two informational sessions about career opportunities. - October Virtual Book Club Meeting Thursday, October 21, 12:30pm Join our Virtual Book Club for a discussion of Cara Wall's novel, The Dearly Beloved. Join us on Zoom here. Meeting ID: 853 6689 4059 Passcode: books - Growing Back Stronger: Fueling Equitable Recovery in NYC's Tech Sector Thursday, October 21, 1pm Join Per Scholas to celebrate the launch of their new Satellite Partnership with us! Hear from government leaders, employer partners and talented learners, and join our friends at Per Scholas as they prepare to train more New Yorkers for thriving technology careers. This virtual celebration was made possible by the generous investment of Amazon, The Altman Foundation, The Aronson Family Foundation, Barclays, The Clark Foundation, PDT Partners, and The Tiger Foundation. Register here. - Suzuki Violin: FREE Demo Course Sundays, through October 24, 11am Our parent-child violin program follows the Suzuki Method, which is based on the idea that all children are innately musical. In October, we're offering a FREE demo course to give you a taste of this amazing program! Register for our free demo course today here! - Pet 'n Play! Sunday, October 24, 1pm-3pm Bernikow JCC Early Childhood Playground Join us as we host Wild Side Zoo for a one-of-a-kind show! Children can learn about and pet animals including rabbits, birds, snakes, lizards and more, while enjoying our playground! *This is a family event. Adults are required to stay to supervise children. Fee: $8 per child Members / $12 per child Non-Members For more information, please contact Stephanie at SFeldman@SIJCC.com Register here by October 22. - Opera for Music Lovers with Lou Barrella: A Trip to Operatic Italy Monday, October 25, 12:45pm-2pm President's Room, Bernikow JCC In the first installment in our five-part series for opera lovers, Lou Barrella presents a pictorial souvenir of his trip to Italy, featuring Verdi and Puccini landmarks accompanied by their music. Buon viaggio a tutti! Tickets are $15 per lecture / $55 for the series. Coffee and pastries included. Register here. - Yiddish Theatre Series featuring Motl Didner Tuesday, October 26, 7pm Sponsored by Fred Grieco Join us as Motl Didner, Associate Artistic Director of the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene, presents a virtual lecture on the history of Yiddish theatre. Motl will join us again to moderate a virtual panel discussion featuring three actors from a variety of National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene productions who will share their experiences with us. Tickets are $12. Register here. - RUMC Virtual Town Hall: Benefits of Weight Loss Surgery Tuesday, October 26, 7pm We are pleased to partner with Richmond University Medical Center to present a virtual town hall about the benefits of weight loss surgery. We will be joined by Alex Barkan, MD, MBA, FACS, FASMBS, who has performed thousands of bariatric surgery procedures since entering the field in 2006. Dr. Barkan is board certified in surgery and has developed several leading-edge procedures including robotic surgeries, ensuring patients will receive the most advanced bariatric care available. He is the director of Richmond University Medical Center’s Bariatric and Metabolic Institute and Vice Chair, Department of Surgery. Dr. Barkan will discuss:
Meeting ID: 883 5305 4679 Passcode: CLLDFIT - Self Defense Classes Wednesdays through December 22 (no class 11/24), 6:30pm - 8:00pm Learn self-defense techniques to protect yourself from harm! Drop-in classes available. Register here. Sign up multiple family members for a special discount! IN THE NEWS Wear Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Join us Wednesday, October 20th as we honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month by wearing pink! We invite all staff, members, and participants to wear pink to recognize those struggling with breast cancer, survivors, and people we have lost to the disease. - Fall Program Guide Fun starts now at the JCC! Check out our new Fall Program Guide to learn more about our upcoming programs! - Mitchell J. Gordon Spa Reopens Our Spa has reopened for facials and waxing! All of our treatments are provided by licensed New York State estheticians, and cosmetologists. We offer professional salon services in a private, tranquil environment designed with you in mind. A visit to our spa is the perfect way to get relaxed and de-stress. Services are provided by appointment only through the Sports Desk at 718.475.5210. Learn more here. - Vaccine Appointments Made Easy The best way to protect yourself and your loved ones, while helping us all get back to doing the things we love, is to get vaccinated. COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective, and free. Our partners at Richmond University Medical Center are making it easy to schedule your vaccine appointment with its new RUMC CARES app. Visit the App Store or Google Play to download the free RUMC CARES app today! SPECIAL EVENTS An Evening of Celebration + Inspiration Thursday, November 18, 7pm We invite you to join us for An Evening of Celebration + Inspiration, a special virtual event to dedicate the new Dr. Esther Grushkin Center for Arts + Culture. During the event, we will celebrate the inspiring future of our programming by honoring Amy Posner and Henry A. Salmon for their contributions to Staten Island's cultural landscape. We will also be joined by guest speaker Jodi Rudoren, Editor-in-Chief of The Forward. Jodi spent more than two decades as a reporter and editor at The New York Times, where she also served as Jerusalem bureau chief. Registration is required. Please RSVP here to honor Dr. Grushkin's legacy of learning, which will live on in this new Center. WELLNESS Breast Cancer Awareness Month October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Check out the resources below to learn more about early detection and support for breast cancer patients. About Breast Cancer Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Staten Island Walk - 10/17 Department of Health Cancer Community Programs Early Detection & Support During Treatment CancerCare: Counseling, Case Management, Support Groups, & Education Sharsheret: The Jewish Breast & Ovarian Cancer Community - FREE Mammograms Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women on Staten Island. Early detection is the best way to beat breast cancer. RUMC's Breast and Women's Center, located at 1161 Victory Boulevard, is offering FREE mammograms this month for those without health insurance. Call 718.818.1161 before November 1 to schedule your mammogram today! SPORTS Core 24 Basketball Academy Fall Registration Is Open Our Core 24 Basketball Academy trains players of all skill levels to be their best! Register for fall basketball programs here! - Register for Fall Soccer and Tennis In our sports programs, kids can stay active while making new friends and learning good sportsmanship. Register for our fall soccer and tennis programs here! AQUATICS Sign Up for Fall Aquatics Programs Registration is open for our fall aquatics programs! We offer group swim lessons for kids, private lessons for kids and adults, aquatic therapy, and a competitive swim team. Sign up here! ARTS AND CULTURE Building Peace and Dialogue between Jews and Muslims with Dr. Mehnaz Afridi Thursday, November 4, 7pm Bernikow JCC Social Hall Join us for a lecture by Dr. Mehnaz Afridi focusing on building peace between Jews and Muslims. Dr. Afridi will discuss the need for empathy in the Muslim community on the topic of the Holocaust, and the “racialization” of Jews and Muslims. She will also talk about the implications of colonialism and how it has fostered animosity between these groups. Born in Karachi, Pakistan, raised in Europe and the Middle East, Dr. Afridi brings with her a multicultural perspective. Tickets are $10 for members and $15 for non-members. Register here. MUSIC Fall Music Classes We are excited to offer a variety of music classes this fall! Check out our website to find the right class for your child! - Ukulele Ensemble Wednesdays, 5pm Bernikow JCC Students will learn basic skills of ukulele, develop a repertoire in a fun and non-competitive environment. Ages 9-12. Bring your own instrument. Register here. - Intergenerational Chamber Ensemble Starting this fall! Connect with other players while expanding your repertoire and performance skills! Musicians of all ages welcome. Prior experience required. Please send a 1-minute audition video to Ela at ESeeley@SIJCC.com. This program has been made possible, in part, with support from the Associated Chamber Music Players. YOUTH AND TEEN Join Our Girl Scouts Troop Girl Scouts Troop 5312/5227, which meets at the JCC, is welcoming new scouts! The troop is open to girls of all abilities, grades K-12 (ages 5-21). For more details, please contact Troop Leader Lisa Rosenfeld at girlscouttroop5312@gmail.com. - Driver's Ed is Back! We are excited to announce that Driver’s Ed will be back this fall! The JCC contracts with a local vendor to provide a Driver Education program for new drivers 16 years and older. The class meets at the South Shore/Avis JCC for classroom work and in-car classes. The course is a comprehensive introduction to the driving experience. Students must successfully complete both the road and theory portions of the course in order to receive a MV 285, formerly known as the Blue Card. For more information, call 718.851.1876. SOCIAL SERVICES IT Support Training Course 12-weeks, beginning Monday, November 1 Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm Bernikow JCC We're pleased to partner with Per Scholas to offer a FREE IT Support Training Course. Advance your tech career with CompTIA and Google certifications while learning fundamentals of IT Support, troubleshooting, and more! To apply, please contact Kathi Indelicato at KIndelicato@SIJCC.com - Free ESL and HSE Classes We offer free, online ESL classes to help advance your language skills! Please call us at 718.508.3885. Get your high school equivalency diploma online for free!* Call us at 718.508.3895 or email hcirnigliaro@sijcc.com for more information. *Students must be 18 years old or older, and no longer enrolled in High School COMMUNITY EVENTS If you're interested in listing your community event or advertising in J at Home, please contact Kara Roche at KRoche@sijcc.com. - Be sure to check out these additional programs from our friends at other organizations around the country! Staten Island Witness Theater Witness Theater is seeking student participants for its new program on Staten Island! The program brings together a small group of Holocaust survivors and teens in a unique, supported, story-sharing process, which culminates in a theatrical performance based on the survivors’ stories, tenderly shared with the public by the students and survivors together. This year’s program will be a hybrid model, with some sessions in person and some on Zoom. Please note: For the safety of all involved, all participants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Interested students can learn more and apply here. SUSTAIN: A Root to Stem Jewish Cooking Experience LIVE with Chef Michael Solomonov Thursday, October 21, 8pm Join Israeli chef and restaurateur Michael Solomonov for a live “root to stem” cooking show honoring Jewish cuisine, seasonal ingredients, and sustainability. Recipes will be provided in advance. Watch here. Staten Island Kadima's Fall Fun Day Sunday, October 24, 2 pm Congregation B'nai Jeshurun (CBJ), 275 Martling Avenue, Staten Island, NY Join us for fun fall activities such as pumpkin bowling, candy corn races, and painting with pumpkins! The event will be held outside and moved indoors if there's inclement weather. Social distancing and masks are required. Please contact Seva Konowitz at 201.232.5733 or email ruseva@msn.com with any questions. The Art of the Jewish Family: A Broad Exploration of Jewish Storytelling and Resilience Sunday, October 24, 8pm In partnership with the Jewish Book Council and REBOOT, this program brings Laura Arnold Leibman, author of the National Jewish Book Award-winning “The Art of the Jewish Family,” into conversation with REBOOT’s “What Would You Bring” initiative for a broad exploration of Jewish storytelling and resilience. Watch here. Sparking the Jewish Story: The Objects That Define Us Sunday, October 24, 8:30pm In partnership with Jewish Book Council and Reboot, this JFest event features Laura Arnold Leibman, author of the National Jewish Book Award-winning “The Art of the Jewish Family,” in conversation with Juliet Simmons, creator of Reboot’s “What Would You Bring” initiative. Together, they’ll explore Jewish storytelling and resilience in a discussion moderated by Jewish educator and theatre-maker Kendell Pinkney. All programs and events for JFest: An Arts Festival for the JCC Movement are made possible through funds granted by The Covenant Foundation, with additional support from The Pertzik Fund for Arts and Culture. Watch here. Outsmarting Antisemitism: How to Beat it with Purpose, Positivity and Jewish Pride Mondays, November 1-November 22, 7:30pm-9pm Chabad of Staten Island (289 Harold Street) OR Online We cannot let antisemitism define our Judaism, but we cannot ignore it either. As direct memory of the Holocaust fades, Jews around the world are wondering whether the patterns of past centuries are returning, in both the Old and New Worlds, where Jews experience more hate crimes than any other group. Join Rabbi Mendy Katzman for Outsmarting Antisemitism, a 4-week course that takes this dark subject on squarely, with a sense of unabashed optimism, profound faith, and a distinctly Jewish approach. This course is being offered for both online and in-person attendees. Register here. The Nazis Knew My Name with Maya Lee Thursday, November 11, 7:30pm Maya Lee is the daughter of Magda Hellinger. After coauthoring an autobiography of her Holocaust-survivor husband, she encouraged her mother to document her own story. Maya subsequently conducted wide-ranging research to fill out her mother’s story. The Nazis Knew My Name is the result. Maya joins Storyteller to share the process of creating this extraordinarily moving memoir. This program is in partnership with the Neuberger Holocaust Education Centre. Watch here. UPCOMING EVENTS
As always, there's something for everyone at the J! Check out these great upcoming events! - Self Defense Classes Wednesdays through December 22 (no class 11/24), 6:30pm - 8:00pm Learn self-defense techniques to protect yourself from harm! Drop-in classes available. Register here. Sign up multiple family members for a special discount! - Suzuki Violin: FREE Demo Course Sundays, through October 24, 11am Our parent-child violin program follows the Suzuki Method, which is based on the idea that all children are innately musical. In October, we're offering a FREE demo course to give you a taste of this amazing program! Register for our free demo course today here! - TODAY: Dialogues on Diversity: The Black-Jew Dialogues, 7:30pm Teen Lounge, Bernikow JCC Join us for The Black-Jew Dialogues, presented by Dialogues on Diversity! This provocative two-actor comedy explores the absurdity of prejudice and racism to teach audience members how to engage in cross-generational and cross-cultural dialogue. The performance combines fast-paced sketches, improvisations, puppets, and a game show, followed by a conversation moderated by Amy Posner, Executive Director of Hillel at CSI. The goal of the Black-Jew Dialogues is to promote open and respectful conversation among our audience members about their differences. This program is presented in collaboration with Hillel at CSI. Donations are suggested. Register here. - Sunday Funday Sunday, October 17, 1:30pm-4:30pm Bernikow JCC Kids in grades K-8 can enjoy outdoor* sports and games, swimming, crafts, and Fall-themed activities including an apple hunt and pie-eating contest! *In the event of inclement weather, sports and games will be inside the gym. This is a drop-off program. Children will be supervised by JCC staff. Please pack a bathing suit and towel. Masks will be required indoors Fee: $10 Members / $20 Non-Members For more information, please contact Stephanie at SFeldman@SIJCC.com. Register here by October 15. - Amazon Hiring Events Wednesday, October 20, 12pm and Wednesday, October 27, 6pm Avis JCC, 1297 Arthur Kill Road Amazon is hiring in Staten Island! Join Amazon at the Avis JCC for two informational sessions about career opportunities. - Growing Back Stronger: Fueling Equitable Recovery in NYC's Tech Sector Thursday, October 21, 1pm Join Per Scholas to celebrate the launch of their new Satellite Partnership with us! Hear from government leaders, employer partners and talented learners, and join our friends at Per Scholas as they prepare to train more New Yorkers for thriving technology careers. This virtual celebration was made possible by the generous investment of Amazon, The Altman Foundation, The Aronson Family Foundation, Barclays, The Clark Foundation, PDT Partners, and The Tiger Foundation. Register here. - October Virtual Book Club Meeting Thursday, October 21, 12:30pm Join our Virtual Book Club for a discussion of Cara Wall's novel, The Dearly Beloved. Join us on Zoom here. Meeting ID: 853 6689 4059 Passcode: books - P.S. 35 Gives Back Shout out to students and staff at P.S. 35, who helped organize a fundraiser for our Lucille & Jay Chazanoff Sunrise Day Camp! One of the students at the school has cancer and attends Sunrise, so his classmates rallied around him and raised $400 by selling packs of crayons. We are so proud to see these young students giving back to support their friend! - Fall Program Guide Fun starts now at the JCC! Check out our new Fall Program Guide to learn more about our upcoming programs! IN THE NEWS Mitchell J. Gordon Spa Reopens Our Spa has reopened for facials and waxing! All of our treatments are provided by licensed New York State estheticians, and cosmetologists. We offer professional salon services in a private, tranquil environment designed with you in mind. A visit to our spa is the perfect way to get relaxed and de-stress. Services are provided by appointment only through the Sports Desk at 718.475.5210. Learn more here. - Vaccine Appointments Made Easy The best way to protect yourself and your loved ones, while helping us all get back to doing the things we love, is to get vaccinated. COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective, and free. Our partners at Richmond University Medical Center are making it easy to schedule your vaccine appointment with its new RUMC CARES app. Visit the App Store or Google Play to download the free RUMC CARES app today! SPECIAL EVENTS Kids Front and Center Virtual Event Sunday, October 24, 10am Join us for a special virtual event supporting JCC programs that help kids find new beginnings academically, socially, and emotionally during and after the pandemic. Virtual tickets are complimentary, but preregistration is required. We are proud to honor Lt. Rafet Awad, Rose Kerr, and Miriam Prat-Jerez for their transformative work benefiting children. Read more about the event in this SILive article! Register and donate here. - An Evening of Celebration + Inspiration Thursday, November 18, 7pm We invite you to join us for An Evening of Celebration + Inspiration, a special virtual event to dedicate the new Dr. Esther Grushkin Center for Arts + Culture. During the event, we will celebrate the inspiring future of our programming by honoring Amy Posner and Henry A. Salmon for their contributions to Staten Island's cultural landscape. We will also be joined by guest speaker Jodi Rudoren, Editor-in-Chief of The Forward. Jodi spent more than two decades as a reporter and editor at The New York Times, where she also served as Jerusalem bureau chief. Registration is required. Please RSVP here to honor Dr. Grushkin's legacy of learning, which will live on in this new Center. Breast Cancer Awareness Month October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Check out the resources below to learn more about early detection and support for breast cancer patients. About Breast Cancer Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Staten Island Walk - 10/17 Department of Health Cancer Community Programs Early Detection & Support During Treatment CancerCare: Counseling, Case Management, Support Groups, & Education Sharsheret: The Jewish Breast & Ovarian Cancer Community FREE Mammograms Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women on Staten Island. Early detection is the best way to beat breast cancer. RUMC's Breast and Women's Center, located at 1161 Victory Boulevard, is offering FREE mammograms this month for those without health insurance. Call 718.818.1161 before November 1 to schedule your mammogram today! RUMC Virtual Town Hall: Benefits of Weight Loss Surgery Tuesday, October 26, 7pm We are pleased to partner with Richmond University Medical Center to present a virtual town hall about the benefits of weight loss surgery. We will be joined by Alex Barkan, MD, MBA, FACS, FASMBS, who has performed thousands of bariatric surgery procedures since entering the field in 2006. Dr. Barkan is board certified in surgery and has developed several leading-edge procedures including robotic surgeries, ensuring patients will receive the most advanced bariatric care available. He is the director of Richmond University Medical Center’s Bariatric and Metabolic Institute and Vice Chair, Department of Surgery. Dr. Barkan will discuss:
Join us on Zoom here. Meeting ID: 883 5305 4679 Passcode: CLLDFIT Core 24 Basketball Academy Fall Registration Is Open Our Core 24 Basketball Academy trains players of all skill levels to be their best! Register for fall basketball programs here! Register for Fall Soccer and Tennis In our sports programs, kids can stay active while making new friends and learning good sportsmanship. Register for our fall soccer and tennis programs here! Sign Up for Fall Aquatics Programs Registration is open for our fall aquatics programs! We offer group swim lessons for kids, private lessons for kids and adults, aquatic therapy, and a competitive swim team. Sign up here! Opera for Music Lovers with Lou Barrella: A Trip to Operatic Italy Monday, October 25, 12:45pm-2pm President's Room, Bernikow JCC In the first installment in our five-part series for opera lovers, Lou Barrella presents a pictorial souvenir of his trip to Italy, featuring Verdi and Puccini landmarks accompanied by their music. Buon viaggio a tutti! Tickets are $15 per lecture / $55 for the series. Coffee and pastries included. Register here. Yiddish Theatre Series featuring Motl Didner Tuesday, October 26, 7pm Sponsored by Fred Grieco Join us as Motl Didner, Associate Artistic Director of the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene, presents a virtual lecture on the history of Yiddish theatre. Motl will join us again to moderate a virtual panel discussion featuring three actors from a variety of National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene productions who will share their experiences with us. Tickets are $12. Register here. Building Peace and Dialogue between Jews and Muslims with Dr. Mehnaz Afridi Thursday, November 4, 7pm Bernikow JCC Social Hall Join us for a lecture by Dr. Mehnaz Afridi focusing on building peace between Jews and Muslims. Dr. Afridi will discuss the need for empathy in the Muslim community on the topic of the Holocaust, and the “racialization” of Jews and Muslims. She will also talk about the implications of colonialism and how it has fostered animosity between these groups. Born in Karachi, Pakistan, raised in Europe and the Middle East, Dr. Afridi brings with her a multicultural perspective. Tickets are $10 for members and $15 for non-members. Register here. Fall Music Classes We are excited to offer a variety of music classes this fall! Check out our website to find the right class for your child! Ukulele Ensemble Wednesdays, 5pm Bernikow JCC Students will learn basic skills of ukulele, develop a repertoire in a fun and non-competitive environment. Ages 9-12. Bring your own instrument. Register here. Intergenerational Chamber Ensemble Starting this fall! Connect with other players while expanding your repertoire and performance skills! Musicians of all ages welcome. Prior experience required. Please send a 1-minute audition video to Ela at ESeeley@SIJCC.com This program has been made possible, in part, with support from the Associated Chamber Music Players. Pet 'n Play! Sunday, October 24, 1pm-3pm Bernikow JCC Early Childhood Playground Join us as we host Wild Side Zoo for a one-of-a-kind show! Children can learn about and pet animals including rabbits, birds, snakes, lizards and more, while enjoying our playground! *This is a family event. Adults are required to stay to supervise children. Fee: $8 per child Members / $12 per child Non-Members For more information, please contact Stephanie at SFeldman@SIJCC.com Register here by October 22. Join Our Girl Scouts Troop Girl Scouts Troop 5312/5227, which meets at the JCC, is welcoming new scouts! The troop is open to girls of all abilities, grades K-12 (ages 5-21). For more details, please contact Troop Leader Lisa Rosenfeld at girlscouttroop5312@gmail.com. Driver's Ed is Back! We are excited to announce that Driver’s Ed will be back this fall! The JCC contracts with a local vendor to provide a Driver Education program for new drivers 16 years and older. The class meets at the South Shore/Avis JCC for classroom work and in-car classes. The course is a comprehensive introduction to the driving experience. Students must successfully complete both the road and theory portions of the course in order to receive a MV 285, formerly known as the Blue Card. For more information, call 718.851.1876. IT Support Training Course 12-weeks, beginning Monday, November 1 Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm Bernikow JCC We're pleased to partner with Per Scholas to offer a FREE IT Support Training Course. Advance your tech career with CompTIA and Google certifications while learning fundamentals of IT Support, troubleshooting, and more! To apply, please contact Kathi Indelicato at KIndelicato@SIJCC.com - Free ESL and HSE Classes We offer free, online ESL classes to help advance your language skills! Please call us at 718.508.3885. Get your high school equivalency diploma online for free!* Call us at 718.508.3895 or email hcirnigliaro@sijcc.com for more information. *Students must be 18 years old or older, and no longer enrolled in High School COMMUNITY EVENTS If you're interested in listing your community event or advertising in J at Home, please contact Kara Roche at KRoche@sijcc.com. - Be sure to check out these additional programs from our friends at other organizations around the country! Staten Island Witness Theater Witness Theater is seeking student participants for its new program on Staten Island! The program brings together a small group of Holocaust survivors and teens in a unique, supported, story-sharing process, which culminates in a theatrical performance based on the survivors’ stories, tenderly shared with the public by the students and survivors together. This year’s program will be a hybrid model, with some sessions in person and some on Zoom. Please note: For the safety of all involved, all participants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Interested students can learn more and apply here. Film Screening: Ushpizin Saturday, October 16, 8pm Congregation Bnai Israel invites the community to join us for a screening of the hit Israeli movie: Ushpizin. A funny and moving story of two newly religious people who struggle with their personal issues, and use the holiday of Succos to try to come closer to G-d by inviting some very problematic guests to their Succah. Refreshments will be served, donations suggested. For more information, contact 718.987.8188 or office@sicbi.com Adult Education Series Sunday, October 17, 10am Join Bnai Israel, either live or via Zoom, for a new adult education series, How the Siddur uses Psalms to Help Us Pray. We will study the meaning of the Psalms that have been incorporated into our standard Siddurim to enhance our ability to pray. For more information, contact 718.987.8188 or office@sicbi.com SUSTAIN: A Root to Stem Jewish Cooking Experience LIVE with Chef Michael Solomonov Thursday, October 21, 8pm Join Israeli chef and restaurateur Michael Solomonov for a live “root to stem” cooking show honoring Jewish cuisine, seasonal ingredients, and sustainability. Recipes will be provided in advance. Watch here. The Art of the Jewish Family: A Broad Exploration of Jewish Storytelling and Resilience Sunday, October 24, 8pm In partnership with the Jewish Book Council and REBOOT, this program brings Laura Arnold Leibman, author of the National Jewish Book Award-winning “The Art of the Jewish Family,” into conversation with REBOOT’s “What Would You Bring” initiative for a broad exploration of Jewish storytelling and resilience. Watch here. Outsmarting Antisemitism: How to Beat it with Purpose, Positivity and Jewish Pride Mondays, November 1-November 22, 7:30pm-9pm Chabad of Staten Island (289 Harold Street) OR Online We cannot let antisemitism define our Judaism, but we cannot ignore it either. As direct memory of the Holocaust fades, Jews around the world are wondering whether the patterns of past centuries are returning, in both the Old and New Worlds, where Jews experience more hate crimes than any other group. Join Rabbi Mendy Katzman for Outsmarting Antisemitism, a 4-week course that takes this dark subject on squarely, with a sense of unabashed optimism, profound faith, and a distinctly Jewish approach. This course is being offered for both online and in-person attendees. Register here. The Nazis Knew My Name with Maya Lee Thursday, November 11, 7:30pm Maya Lee is the daughter of Magda Hellinger. After coauthoring an autobiography of her Holocaust-survivor husband, she encouraged her mother to document her own story. Maya subsequently conducted wide-ranging research to fill out her mother’s story. The Nazis Knew My Name is the result. Maya joins Storyteller to share the process of creating this extraordinarily moving memoir. This program is in partnership with the Neuberger Holocaust Education Centre. Watch here. Upcoming Events
Self Defense Classes Wednesdays through December 22 (no class 11/24), 6:30pm - 8:00pm Learn self-defense techniques to protect yourself from harm! Drop-in classes available. Register here. Sign up multiple family members for a special discount! Suzuki Violin: FREE Demo Course Sundays, through October 24, 11am Our parent-child violin program follows the Suzuki Method, which is based on the idea that all children are innately musical. In October, we're offering a FREE demo course to give you a taste of this amazing program! Register for our free demo course today here! TODAY: Music Together—Free Demo, 10am Bernikow JCC In our new fall class, parents and children will learn basic music skills and create special memories while making music together! Join us for a free demo to get a taste of the class before you sign up! Please email Ela at ESeeley@SIJCC.com to register for the demo. TODAY: Community Job Fair, 10am-1pm Gerard Carter Center, 230 Broad Street We are hosting a Community Job Fair to connect Staten Islanders with employment opportunities! Join us today at the Gerard Carter Center to meet with potential employers and find your next job! During the fair, you can also sign up for free training programs and career workshops. Participating organizations include Per Scholas, Amazon, M&T Bank, Workforce One, Safe Harbor, Bottomless Closet, Mannix ShopRite Supermarkets, Stop & Stor, CHASI, Person Centered Care Services, Legal Shield, NYC DOE Transition & College Access Center, and Home Instead. Resume required. Business casual dress. For more information, please contact Kathi at KIndelicato@SIJCC.com. TODAY: Yiddish Theatre Series featuring Motl Didner, 7pm Tuesdays, October 12 & October 26, 7pm Sponsored by Fred Grieco Join us tonight as Motl Didner, Associate Artistic Director of the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene, presents a virtual lecture on the history of Yiddish theatre. On October 12, Motl will present a virtual lecture on the history of Yiddish theatre. Next week, Motl joins us again to moderate a virtual panel discussion featuring three actors from a variety of National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene productions who will share their experiences with us. Tickets are $12 per program or $20 for both programs. Register here. Dialogues on Diversity: The Black-Jew Dialogues Thursday, October 14, 7:30pm Teen Lounge, Bernikow JCC Join us for The Black-Jew Dialogues, presented by Dialogues on Diversity! This provocative two-actor comedy explores the absurdity of prejudice and racism to teach audience members how to engage in cross-generational and cross-cultural dialogue. The performance combines fast-paced sketches, improvisations, puppets, and a game show, followed by a conversation moderated by Amy Posner, Executive Director of Hillel at CSI. The goal of the Black-Jew Dialogues is to promote open and respectful conversation among our audience members about their differences. This program is presented in collaboration with Hillel at CSI. Donations are suggested. Register here. Sunday Funday Sunday, October 17, 1:30pm-4:30pm Bernikow JCC Kids in grades K-8 can enjoy outdoor* sports and games, swimming, crafts, and Fall-themed activities including an apple hunt and pie-eating contest! *In the event of inclement weather, sports and games will be inside the gym. This is a drop-off program. Children will be supervised by JCC staff. Please pack a bathing suit and towel. Masks will be required indoors Fee: $10 Members / $20 Non-Members For more information, please contact Stephanie at SFeldman@SIJCC.com. Register here by October 15. Growing Back Stronger: Fueling Equitable Recovery in NYC's Tech Sector Thursday, October 21, 1pm Join Per Scholas to celebrate the launch of their new Satellite Partnership with us! Hear from government leaders, employer partners and talented learners, and join our friends at Per Scholas as they prepare to train more New Yorkers for thriving technology careers. This virtual celebration was made possible by the generous investment of Amazon, The Altman Foundation, The Aronson Family Foundation, Barclays, The Clark Foundation, PDT Partners, and The Tiger Foundation. Register here. In the News Mobile Food Pantry Last week, we hosted a mobile food pantry at Seaview Senior Housing, in partnership with Catholic Charities! We are happy to help seniors in any way we can. Fall Program Guide Fun starts now at the JCC! Check out our new Fall Program Guide to learn more about our upcoming programs! Ping Pong Now Open to Members We are excited to welcome back our members to play ping pong in the Bernikow Building! Members-only ping pong will take place Mondays & Wednesdays 6-9pm and Saturdays 9am-12pm. Vaccine Appointments Made Easy The best way to protect yourself and your loved ones, while helping us all get back to doing the things we love, is to get vaccinated. COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective, and free. Our partners at Richmond University Medical Center are making it easy to schedule your vaccine appointment with its new RUMC CARES app. Visit the App Store or Google Play to download the free RUMC CARES app today! Special Events Kids Front and Center Virtual Event Sunday, October 24, 10am Join us for a special virtual event supporting JCC programs that help kids find new beginnings academically, socially, and emotionally during and after the pandemic. Virtual tickets are complimentary, but preregistration is required. We are proud to honor Lt. Rafet Awad, Rose Kerr, and Miriam Prat-Jerez for their transformative work benefiting children. Register and donate here. An Evening of Celebration + Inspiration Thursday, November 18, 7pm We invite you to join us for An Evening of Celebration + Inspiration, a special virtual event to dedicate the new Dr. Esther Grushkin Center for Arts + Culture. During the event, we will celebrate the inspiring future of our programming by honoring Amy Posner and Henry A. Salmon for their contributions to Staten Island's cultural landscape. We will also be joined by guest speaker Jodi Rudoren, Editor-in-Chief of The Forward. Jodi spent more than two decades as a reporter and editor at The New York Times, where she also served as Jerusalem bureau chief. Registration is required. Please RSVP here to honor Dr. Grushkin's legacy of learning, which will live on in this new Center. Upcoming Events
Self Defense Classes Wednesdays through December 22 (no class 11/24), 6:30pm - 8:00pm Learn self-defense techniques to protect yourself from harm! Drop-in classes available. Register here. Sign up multiple family members for a special discount! Suzuki Violin: FREE Demo Course Sundays, through October 24, 11am Our parent-child violin program follows the Suzuki Method, which is based on the idea that all children are innately musical. In October, we're offering a FREE demo course to give you a taste of this amazing program! Register for our free demo course today here! TODAY: An Inter-Traditional Dialogue Between the Chinese and Jewish Traditions: How Is It Possible and What Is It About?, 2pm Join scholar Ping Zhang 张平 as he builds a dialogue between the Chinese and Jewish traditions! Ping Zhang is the first Chinese scholar to become a tenured professor in Israel and the first scholar to introduce Rabbinic classics into the Chinese world. Tickets are $10. Register here. Columbus Day School's Out Program Monday, October 11, 9am-3pm When school's out, the J is in! Kids in grades K through 8 can join us at the Bernikow JCC on their day off from school for fun activities including swimming, indoor/outdoor games (weather permitting), sports (including inflatable gaga), silly contests and relays, cooking projects, arts & crafts, and a scavenger hunt! Extended hours available. Learn more and register here! Music Together—Free Demo Tuesday, October 12, 10am Bernikow JCC In our new fall class, parents and children will learn basic music skills and create special memories while making music together! Join us for a free demo to get a taste of the class before you sign up! Please email Ela at ESeeley@SIJCC.com to register for the demo. Community Job Fair Tuesday, October 12, 10am-1pm Gerard Carter Center, 230 Broad Street We are hosting a Community Job Fair to connect Staten Islanders with employment opportunities! Join us at the Gerard Carter Center on October 12 to meet with potential employers and find your next job! During the fair, you can also sign up for free training programs and career workshops. Participating organizations include Per Scholas, Amazon, M&T Bank, Workforce One, Safe Harbor, Bottomless Closet, Mannix ShopRite Supermarkets, Stop & Stor, CHASI, Person Centered Care Services, and NL4SI. Resume required. Business casual dress. For more information, please contact Kathi at KIndelicato@SIJCC.com. Yiddish Theatre Series featuring Motl Didner Tuesdays, October 12 & October 19, 7pm Join us for a two-part series featuring Motl Didner, Associate Artistic Director of the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene! On October 12, Motl will present a virtual lecture on the history of Yiddish theatre. On October 19, Motl joins us again to moderate a virtual panel discussion featuring three actors from a variety of National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene productions who will share their experiences with us. Tickets are $12 per program or $20 for both programs. Register here. In the News JCC Supports RUMC Our CEO Orit Lender and Director of Marketing & Communications Allison Cohen were proud to support our friends at Richmond University Medical Center during their annual Golf, Tennis, and Bocce Outing! Fall Program Guide Fun starts now at the JCC! Check out our new Fall Program Guide to learn more about our upcoming programs! Spots Available for 3-K for All and First Foot Forward Spots are still available for our 3-K For All and First Foot Forward programs! First Foot Forward is a preschool for children with special needs. Learn more here! Ping Pong Now Open to Members We are excited to welcome back our members to play ping pong in the Bernikow Building! Members-only ping pong will take place Mondays & Wednesdays 6-9pm and Saturdays 9am-12pm. Vaccine Appointments Made Easy The best way to protect yourself and your loved ones, while helping us all get back to doing the things we love, is to get vaccinated. COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective, and free. Our partners at Richmond University Medical Center are making it easy to schedule your vaccine appointment with its new RUMC CARES app. Visit the App Store or Google Play to download the free RUMC CARES app today! Special Events Kids Front and Center Virtual Event Sunday, October 24, 10am Join us for a special virtual event supporting JCC programs that help kids find new beginnings academically, socially, and emotionally during and after the pandemic. Virtual tickets are complimentary, but preregistration is required. We are proud to honor Lt. Rafet Awad, Rose Kerr, and Miriam Prat-Jerez for their transformative work benefiting children. Register and donate here. An Evening of Celebration + Inspiration Thursday, November 18, 7pm We invite you to join us for An Evening of Celebration + Inspiration, a special virtual event to dedicate the new Dr. Esther Grushkin Center for Arts + Culture. During the event, we will celebrate the inspiring future of our programming by honoring Amy Posner and Henry A. Salmon for their contributions to Staten Island's cultural landscape. We will also be joined by guest speaker Jodi Rudoren, Editor-in-Chief of The Forward. Jodi spent more than two decades as a reporter and editor at The New York Times, where she also served as Jerusalem bureau chief. Registration is required. Please RSVP here to honor Dr. Grushkin's legacy of learning, which will live on in this new Center. Upcoming Events
Fall Krav Maga Classes Sundays through December 19 Wednesday Session: Begins October 6 Our Krav Maga classes will teach participants of all ages how to defend themselves using Israeli martial arts techniques! Drop-in classes available. Register here. Sign up multiple family members for a special discount! TOMORROW: Learn Microsoft Publisher Wednesdays, October 6-October 20, 12:30pm-2pm There is still time to register for our FREE, three-week virtual course on Microsoft Publisher! In addition to the basics of working with text, pictures, and tables, you will also learn how to customize layouts and design publications for the web. To register, please contact Kathi Indelicato at KIndelicato@SIJCC.com Suzuki Violin: FREE Demo Course Sundays, through October 24, 11am Our parent-child violin program follows the Suzuki Method, which is based on the idea that all children are innately musical. In October, we're offering a FREE demo course to give you a taste of this amazing program! Register for our free demo course today here! An Inter-Traditional Dialogue Between the Chinese and Jewish Traditions: How Is It Possible and What Is It About? Thursday, October 7, 2pm Join scholar Ping Zhang 张平 as he builds a dialogue between the Chinese and Jewish traditions! Ping Zhang is the first Chinese scholar to become a tenured professor in Israel and the first scholar to introduce Rabbinic classics into the Chinese world. Tickets are $10. Register here. Columbus Day School's Out Program Monday, October 11, 9am-3pm When school's out, the J is in! Kids in grades K through 8 can join us at the Bernikow JCC on their day off from school for fun activities including swimming, indoor/outdoor games (weather permitting), sports (including inflatable gaga), silly contests and relays, cooking projects, arts & crafts, and a scavenger hunt! Extended hours available. Learn more and register here! Community Job Fair Tuesday, October 12, 10am-1pm Gerard Carter Center, 230 Broad Street We are hosting a Community Job Fair to connect Staten Islanders with employment opportunities! Join us at the Gerard Carter Center on October 12 to meet with potential employers and find your next job! During the fair, you can also sign up for free training programs and career workshops. Resume required. Business casual dress. For more information, please contact Kathi at KIndelicato@SIJCC.com. Yiddish Theatre Series featuring Motl Didner, Associate Artistic Director of the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene Tuesdays, October 12 & October 19, 7pm Join us for a two-part series featuring Motl Didner, Associate Artistic Director of the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene! On October 12, Motl will present a virtual lecture on the history of Yiddish theatre. On October 19, Motl joins us again to moderate a virtual panel discussion featuring three actors from a variety of National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene productions who will share their experiences with us. Tickets are $12 per program or $20 for both programs. Register here. Check out our Program Guide—your guide to everything going on, in-person and virtually, in our community! In The News Spots Available for 3-K for All and First Foot Forward Spots are still available for our 3-K For All and First Foot Forward programs! First Foot Forward is a preschool for children with special needs. Learn more here! Ping Pong Now Open to Members We are excited to welcome back our members to play ping pong in the Bernikow Building! Members-only ping pong will take place Mondays & Wednesdays 6-9pm and Saturdays 9am-12pm. Vaccine Appointments Made Easy The best way to protect yourself and your loved ones, while helping us all get back to doing the things we love, is to get vaccinated. COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective, and free. Our partners at Richmond University Medical Center are making it easy to schedule your vaccine appointment with its new RUMC CARES app. Visit the App Store or Google Play to download the free RUMC CARES app today! B&Y Catering Open for Online Orders Order breakfast and lunch online and have it delivered to you while you enjoy our facilities! Click here or scan the QR code to order from B&Y Catering. Please include in the instructions what area of the JCC you are located in so that your order can be delivered to you. Please see Café operating hours below. Monday to Friday Breakfast: 9am - 11am Lunch: 11am - 4:30pm This email is sponsored by the Staten Island Holocaust Center (SIHC). For more information, contact Rachel Borenstein at Rachel.Borenstein0918@gmail.com or 917.855.0279. UPCOMING EVENTS As always, there's something for everyone at the J! Check out these great upcoming events! - Fall Krav Maga Classes Sundays through December 19 Wednesday Session: Begins October 6 Our Krav Maga classes will teach participants of all ages how to defend themselves using Israeli martial arts techniques! Drop-in classes available. Register here. Sign up multiple family members for a special discount! - Suzuki Violin: FREE Demo Course Sundays, October 3 - October 24, 11am Our parent-child violin program follows the Suzuki Method, which is based on the idea that all children are innately musical. In October, we're offering a FREE 4-week demo course to give you a taste of this amazing program! Register for our free demo course today here! - Music with Mr. Ray Sunday, October 3, 11am-12pm Bernikow JCC Lawn Join us for a FREE music performance for children and families by Mr. Ray! Mr. Ray sings original songs with positive messages about kindness, respect, and social-emotional awareness. Registration is required. Sign up for free here! - An Inter-Traditional Dialogue Between the Chinese and Jewish Traditions: How Is It Possible and What Is It About? Thursday, October 7, 2pm Join scholar Ping Zhang 张平 as he builds a dialogue between the Chinese and Jewish traditions! Ping Zhang is the first Chinese scholar to become a tenured professor in Israel and the first scholar to introduce Rabbinic classics into the Chinese world. Tickets are $10. Register here. - Columbus Day School's Out Program Monday, October 11, 9am-3pm When school's out, the J is in! Kids in grades K through 8 can join us at the Bernikow JCC on their day off from school for fun activities including swimming, indoor/outdoor games (weather permitting), sports (including inflatable gaga), silly contests and relays, cooking projects, arts & crafts, and a scavenger hunt! Extended hours available. Learn more and register here! Community Job Fair Tuesday, October 12, 10am-1pm Gerard Carter Center, 230 Broad Street We are hosting a Community Job Fair to connect Staten Islanders with employment opportunities! Join us at the Gerard Carter Center on October 12 to meet with potential employers and find your next job! During the fair, you can also sign up for free training programs and career workshops. Resume required. Business casual dress. If your organization or business would like to set up a table at the fair, please contact Kathi at KIndelicato@SIJCC.com by October 4. Check out our Program Guide—your guide to everything going on, in-person and virtually, in our community! SPONSORED NEWS: Staten Island Holocaust Center Acquires Nuremberg Trial Items The Staten Island Holocaust Center (SIHC) announced the donation of several items from the Nuremberg Trials by Bob Lurie. These authentic artifacts were collected by his late father Simon “Si” Lurie while serving in World War II. The trial of Nazi leaders for war crimes took place in Nuremberg, Germany between November 1945 and October 1946. Si Lurie, formerly of Ward Hill, was stationed in Europe during the war and was on active duty when he attended the trial. He retained programs, a ticket and other items from that event, which his son has donated for display. “The Staten Island Holocaust Center is committed to serving as a repository for personal items retained by Holocaust survivors, and those who served in the European theatre for display in an appropriate educational setting. This donation from the Lurie family is the type of memorabilia we are seeking to preserve,” stated Hon. Philip S. Straniere, Board Chair. The Staten Island Holocaust Center (SIHC) is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to ensuring that the Holocaust is “never forgotten.” For more information on how you can donate artifacts or support the Staten Island Holocaust Center, please contact SIHC President Rachel Borenstein at Rachel.Borenstein0918@gmail.com or 917.855.0279. To sponsor a story, please contact Kara Roche at KRoche@SIJCC.com. Day Hab Deliveries Last week, Day Hab participants delivered nutritious lunches from the café to our ECE students! Our NEW Fall Program Guide Fun starts now at the JCC! Check out our new Fall Program Guide to learn more about our upcoming programs! Spots Available for 3-K for All and First Foot Forward Spots are still available for our 3-K For All and First Foot Forward programs! First Foot Forward is a preschool for children with special needs. Learn more here! Vaccine Appointments Made Easy The best way to protect yourself and your loved ones, while helping us all get back to doing the things we love, is to get vaccinated. COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective, and free. Our partners at Richmond University Medical Center are making it easy to schedule your vaccine appointment with its new RUMC CARES app. Visit the App Store or Google Play to download the free RUMC CARES app today! B&Y Catering Now Open for Online Orders Order breakfast and lunch online and have it delivered to you while you enjoy our facilities! Click here or scan the QR code to order from B&Y Catering. Please include in the instructions what area of the JCC you are located in so that your order can be delivered to you. Please see Café operating hours below. Monday to Friday Breakfast: 9am - 11am Lunch: 11am - 4:30pm Kids Front and Center Virtual Event Sunday, October 24, 10am Join us for a special virtual event supporting JCC programs that help kids find new beginnings academically, socially, and emotionally during and after the pandemic. Virtual tickets are complimentary, but preregistration is required. We are proud to honor Lt. Rafet Awad, Rose Kerr, and Miriam Prat-Jerez for their transformative work benefiting children. Register and donate here. An Evening of Celebration + Inspiration Thursday, November 18, 7pm We invite you to join us for An Evening of Celebration + Inspiration, a special virtual event to dedicate the new Dr. Esther Grushkin Center for Arts + Culture. During the event, we will celebrate the inspiring future of our programming by honoring Amy Posner and Henry A. Salmon for their contributions to Staten Island's cultural landscape. We will also be joined by guest speaker Jodi Rudoren, Editor-in-Chief of The Forward. Jodi spent more than two decades as a reporter and editor at The New York Times, where she also served as Jerusalem bureau chief. Registration is required. Please RSVP here to honor Dr. Grushkin's legacy of learning, which will live on in this new Center. What You Should Know About Breast Cancer Tuesday, October 12, 11am October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Join SHARE, a non-profit organization that supports women who have breast cancer, for a virtual information center about breast cancer. Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 816 8883 9836 By Phone: 1-646-558-8656 EG Healthcare Flu Vaccine Clinic EG Healthcare will host two free flu vaccine clinics at the JCC! It is especially important to get vaccinated against the flu as we continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. Sign up to get your flu shot on the dates below: Tuesday, October 5 (9 am- 2 pm): Register here Tuesday, October 12 (9 am- 2 pm): Register here EG Healthcare Presents... High Cholesterol: What Is It & How Can You Control It? Tuesday, October 12 Join EG Healthcare for a free lecture on controlling high cholesterol. Register here. Core 24 Basketball Academy Fall Registration Is Open Our Core 24 Basketball Academy trains players of all skill levels to be their best! Register for fall basketball programs here! Register for Fall Soccer and Tennis In our sports programs, kids can stay active while making new friends and learning good sportsmanship. Register for our fall soccer and tennis programs here! Sign Up for Fall Aquatics Programs Registration is open for our fall aquatics programs! We offer group swim lessons for kids, private lessons for kids and adults, aquatic therapy, and a competitive swim team. Sign up here! Yiddish Theatre Series featuring Motl Didner, Associate Artistic Director of the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene Tuesdays, October 12 & October 19, 7pm Join us for a two-part series featuring Motl Didner, Associate Artistic Director of the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene! On October 12, Motl will present a virtual lecture on the history of Yiddish theatre. On October 19, Motl joins us again to moderate a virtual panel discussion featuring three actors from a variety of National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene productions who will share their experiences with us. Tickets are $12 per program or $20 for both programs. Register here. Dialogues on Diversity: The Black-Jew Dialogues Thursday, October 14, 7:30pmTeen Lounge, Bernikow JCC Join us for The Black-Jew Dialogues, presented by Dialogues on Diversity! This provocative two-actor comedy explores the absurdity of prejudice and racism to teach audience members how to engage in cross-generational and cross-cultural dialogue. The performance combines fast-paced sketches, improvisations, puppets, and a game show, followed by a conversation moderated by Amy Posner, Executive Director of Hillel at CSI. The goal of the Black-Jew Dialogues is to promote open and respectful conversation among our audience members about their differences. This program is presented in collaboration with Hillel at CSI. Donations are suggested. Register here. Opera for Music Lovers with Lou Barrella: A Trip to Operatic Italy Monday, October 25, 12:45pm-2pm President's Room, Bernikow JCC In the first installment in our five-part series for opera lovers, Lou Barrella presents a pictorial souvenir of his trip to Italy, featuring Verdi and Puccini landmarks accompanied by their music. Buon viaggio a tutti! Tickets are $15 per lecture / $55 for the series. Coffee and pastries included. Register here. Jews of Color Count with Ginna Green Wednesday, October 27, 6pm Join Ginna Green, a Fellow of the Kogod Research Center at the Shalom Hartman Institute of America, as she shares her vision of a vibrant, equitable, multiracial Jewish community. Donations are suggested. Register here. Join us on Zoom here. Meeting ID: 830 1347 1824 Passcode: 8tKzjW Fall Music Classes We are excited to offer a variety of music classes this fall! Check out our website to find the right class for your child! Intergenerational Chamber Ensemble Starting this fall! Connect with other players while expanding your repertoire and performance skills! Musicians of all ages welcome. Prior experience required. Please send a 1-minute audition video to Ela at ESeeley@SIJCC.com This program has been made possible, in part, with support from the Associated Chamber Music Players. Join Our Girl Scouts Troop Girl Scouts Troop 5312/5227, which meets at the JCC, is welcoming new scouts! The troop is open to girls of all abilities, grades K-12 (ages 5-21). For more details, please contact Troop Leader Lisa Rosenfeld at girlscouttroop5312@gmail.com. Driver's Ed is Back! We are excited to announce that Driver’s Ed will be back this fall! The JCC contracts with a local vendor to provide a Driver Education program for new drivers 16 years and older. The class meets at the South Shore/Avis JCC for classroom work and in-car classes. The course is a comprehensive introduction to the driving experience. Students must successfully complete both the road and theory portions of the course in order to receive a MV 285, formerly known as the Blue Card. For more information, call 718.851.1876. Apply for After School Explorers The application for Explorers is now open! Our Explorers after school program aims to educate the whole child through various kinds of activities that stimulate the mind, body, and spirit. Apply here. Please understand that pick up from specific schools is not guaranteed and you will be fully refunded if we are unable to provide transportation from the school your child attends. If you have any questions, please contact Meghan Morrongiello at MMorrongiello@sijcc.com or 718.475.5277. OSHA Training Sessions See dates below Gerard Carter Center, 230 Broad Street We offer FREE OSHA training sessions, including a 30-hour construction training course, an 8-hour fall prevention course, and a 2-hour drug and alcohol awareness course. Weekday Evening Classes (5:30pm-9:30pm): Tuesdays - October 5 & 12 Wednesdays - October 6 & 13 Thursdays - October 7 & 14 Weekend Classes (9am-5pm): Saturdays - October 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30 To register, please contact Kathi Indelicato at KIndelicato@SIJCC.com Learn Microsoft Publisher Wednesdays, October 6-October 20, 12:30pm-2pm Register for our FREE three-week course on Microsoft Publisher! In addition to the basics of working with text, pictures, and tables, you will also learn how to customize layouts and design publications for the web. To register, please contact Kathi Indelicato at KIndelicato@SIJCC.com IT Support Training Course 12-weeks, beginning Monday, November 1 Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm Bernikow JCC We're pleased to partner with Per Scholas to offer a FREE IT Support Training Course. Advance your tech career with CompTIA and Google certifications while learning fundamentals of IT Support, troubleshooting, and more! To apply, please contact Kathi Indelicato at KIndelicato@SIJCC.com Free ESL and HSE Classes We offer free, online ESL classes to help advance your language skills! Please call us at 718.508.3885. Get your high school equivalency diploma online for free!* Call us at 718.508.3895 or email hcirnigliaro@sijcc.com for more information. *Students must be 18 years old or older, and no longer enrolled in High School COMMUNITY EVENTS If you're interested in listing your community event or advertising in J at Home, please contact Kara Roche at KRoche@sijcc.com. - Be sure to check out these additional programs from our friends at other organizations around the country! UJA Presents: Mental Health Issues in Children and Teens For the past 19 months, our children and teens have lived primarily in isolation, learning, living, and socializing online. As New York opens up, this fall is the perfect time to explore how this virtual world has impacted the mental health of our children and families. Register here for the sessions below. TODAY: Where Can I Go? Expert Panel of Community Resources, 12pm Hear what expert professionals are hearing and seeing from youth and teens, followed by the opportunity for Q&A. Challenges of the Internet: Safety & BullyingThursday, October 7, 12pm In this session, we’ll learn about some of the hidden apps or programs many youth and teens are using and what your child may be confronting online. TYSA Young Adult Survey Tackling Youth Substance Abuse (TYSA) is seeking young adults between the ages of 18 and 25 who live, work, or go to school in Staten Island to take an anonymous survey about substance abuse. This survey will help TYSA understand substance use trends on the island and develop effective prevention and treatment programs for our community. If you participate in the survey, you will be eligible to join a raffle drawing to win a $15 gift card to a local eating establishment. Take the survey here. Anti-Defamation League Walk Against Hate Sunday, October 10 ADL NY/NJ is hosting its Walk Against Hate on October 10. Watch their virtual information session here to learn more! Virtual JCC with the Schwartz/Reisman Centre and Prosserman JCC During these challenging times, the entire JCC community across North America has come together to share unique, engaging content with members. You can make a free Virtual JCC account to access a variety of live, virtual events. We'll be sure to keep sharing our favorites with you! Check it out here! SUSTAIN: A Root to Stem Jewish Cooking Experience LIVE with Chef Michael Solomonov Thursday, October 21, 8pm Join Israeli chef and restaurateur Michael Solomonov for a live “root to stem” cooking show honoring Jewish cuisine, seasonal ingredients, and sustainability. Recipes will be provided in advance. Watch here. The Art of the Jewish Family: A Broad Exploration of Jewish Storytelling and Resilience Sunday, October 24, 8pm In partnership with the Jewish Book Council and REBOOT, this program brings Laura Arnold Leibman, author of the National Jewish Book Award-winning “The Art of the Jewish Family,” into conversation with REBOOT’s “What Would You Bring” initiative for a broad exploration of Jewish storytelling and resilience. Watch here. The Nazis Knew My Name with Maya Lee Thursday, November 11, 7:30pm Maya Lee is the daughter of Magda Hellinger. After coauthoring an autobiography of her Holocaust-survivor husband, she encouraged her mother to document her own story. Maya subsequently conducted wide-ranging research to fill out her mother’s story. The Nazis Knew My Name is the result. Maya joins Storyteller to share the process of creating this extraordinarily moving memoir. This program is in partnership with the Neuberger Holocaust Education Centre. Watch here. This email is sponsored by the Staten Island Holocaust Center (SIHC). For more information, contact Rachel Borenstein at Rachel.Borenstein0918@gmail.com or 917.855.0279.
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