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UPCOMING EVENTS
As always, there's something for everyone at the J! Check out these great upcoming events! - SAJE Presents... Jewish Film Series with Dr. Julia Wagner Sundays, through February 7, 12pm Don't miss our SAJE Jewish Film Series with Dr. Julia Wagner! In this online course, we will explore representations of the Jewish experience on screen from early silent films to today, from Hollywood to Israel. Join us on Sunday for Part Three: Israeli Cinema. This lecture will introduce the important Israeli perspective in Jewish cinema, including themes of nation-building and cultural identity. Upcoming topics include Jewish masculinity and Jewish women in film. Tickets are $12 per lecture or $50 for the series. Zoom information to follow registration. Remember, if you miss any of the lectures, your ticket also provides access to recordings you can watch at any time! Learn more about the lecture topics & register here. - Music Making for Families featuring Music With Patrick Mondays, January 18 - February 8, 5pm Join us for a NEW series for families featuring Music with Patrick! For the next four weeks, Mr. Patrick--along with his guitar and his silly puppet friends-- will lead a fun-filled, family-friendly performance that will have you singing, laughing, clapping and dancing around the room. Check out a clip from our demo session here! Tickets are $10 per class or $35 for all 4 weeks! Register here. Zoom information to follow registration. - Soul To Soul Monday, January 18, 4pm Join us for an electrifying virtual concert celebrating the music and shared experiences of the African American and Jewish communities. This exhilarating and moving musical event, which previously played annually to sold out houses across the US and around the world, will premiere online for the first time on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Check out a special preview of the program here! This event is presented in partnership with the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene, the company which brought Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish to the stage. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased here. A portion of proceeds will support the JCC of Staten Island. After this content becomes available on January 18 at 4pm, you'll have 7 days to start watching. Once you begin, you'll have 7 days to finish watching. - SAJE Presents... Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Lecture Series Part Two Tuesday, January 19, 2pm Our Ben-Gurion University of the Negev virtual lecture series continues on Tuesday! Join Professor Guy Ben-Porat for a discussion on Policing Citizens: Minority Policy in Israel. Tickets are $15 per lecture or $25 for both lectures. Zoom information to follow registration. Your tickets include access to a recording that you can watch at any time. Purchase tickets here. - The Golden Age of the Original Movie Musical Wednesday, January 20, 1pm Escape into the Technicolor world of the 1950s Hollywood movie musical! A true American art form, these films will have you dancing on the ceiling like Fred Astaire & hanging off of lampposts like Gene Kelly in no time! So, "Come on, get happy!" and join Sam & Candy Caponegro for a fabulous lecture! Tickets are $10 and can be purchased here. Zoom information to follow registration. - Check out our Program Guide—your guide to everything going on, in-person and virtually, in our community! IN THE NEWS What's New at JCC Day Camp? We recently unveiled our NEW JCC Day Camp website! Check it out here and let us know what you think of our new look by replying in the comments! We are also excited to announce that the 2021 summer camp season begins on June 28! Last summer, we demonstrated that we could give kids a fun and unforgettable summer camp experience while also keeping our campers and staff members safe. We can't wait for another summer full of adventure! Register today for Early Bird Pricing here! Want to learn more about all that JCC Day Camp has to offer? Join us at our first Virtual Open House on Sunday, January 31! Email Glenn Wechsler at gwechsler@sijcc.com to make an appointment. - CLLD Grab & Go Meals Update We would like to thank Sunrise Senior Living for sponsoring our initiative to continue feeding seniors in 2021! If you are in need of assistance, please contact the CLLD office at 718.517.7445. Individuals who have not yet received a meal delivery from the Department for the Aging must call 311 to enroll. - COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility This week, New York State is expanding vaccine eligibility to Group 1b, which includes individuals over 65, first responders, teachers, grocery store workers, and others. Check the full list of eligible groups here. To find out if you're eligible for the vaccine at this stage, you can also fill out this screener. - Staten Island: Stay Strong, Stay Safe With the second wave of the pandemic upon us, it's more important than ever that we stay safe and strong this holiday season. Let's keep our community in good health and safeguard one another so that we can all live, work, learn, and play with confidence. We've partnered with the Staten Island Not for Profit Association to be part of the #SIStayStrongStaySafe campaign. We encourage you join us by taking the pledge here and encouraging your networks to do their part! For additional resources, check out this digital toolkit! - Mask Up "Wear a mask for me so I can get back to the JCC!" Check out this special message about wearing masks from our friends at the JCC! If we all do our part and wear our masks, we can help our in-person programs stay open and get back to the regular programs we love sooner. Follow these additional precautions to protect yourself and others from COVID-19:
WELLNESS Cooking with Kim Friday, January 15, 11am Let’s create a healthy dish along with executive chef Kim Leo! Kim is a highly successful Executive chef with 30 years of experience. This will be an interactive class. Follow the recipe list below so we can all cook together. Join us here, on Zoom Meeting ID: 914 3649 4908 Passcode: CLLDFIT Recipe Ingredients: Clean & Health Francese by Kim Cooks
Richmond Rockets 'We Love Our Seniors' Virtual Races February 6 - February 20 February is Healthy Heart Month! We're partnering with the Richmond Rockets running club in February to promote fitness while also raising money to continue feeding seniors during the pandemic. Your registration fee will provide 3 healthy, pre-packaged meals to seniors in need! Register for a virtual 5K or 10K here! - Virtual Tai Chi Classes Join us for virtual Tai Chi classes with Lisa! These classes include exercises to improve your balance, breathing, and flexibility to offer you fun and enjoyment while learning Tai Chi forms. We offer weekly sessions on Mondays and Wednesdays. Zoom information for each session is as follows. Mondays, 11am: Evidence Based Tai Chi for Arthritis 1 Join us on Zoom here Meeting ID: 926 0178 9469 Passcode: CLLDFIT Wednesdays, 11am: Evidence Based Tai Chi for Arthritis 2 Join us on Zoom here Meeting ID: 965 8552 4160 Passcode: CLLDFIT - Virtual Yoga Class Sundays, 11am-12:15pm Join us for a new virtual yoga class, open to all JCC and CLLD members! The class will meet weekly on Zoom and will include deep relaxation, breathing exercises, and meditation along with the physical practice of yoga. In addition to a yoga mat, we recommend that you also have 2 blankets, a pillow, a strap, and a yoga block or thick book. Join us on Zoom here! - Virtual Chair Yoga Classes Fridays, 10am We are excited to bring you a new virtual chair yoga class, open to all JCC and CLLD members! Chair yoga is a gentle, relaxing practice that can help you improve your core strength and balance. Join us on Zoom here. Meeting ID: 951 7046 6404 Password: CLLDFIT - JCC Trailblazers January Schedule Get outside and enjoy fresh air and good company with the JCC Trailblazers this January! We're hosting several socially distant walks and hikes this month! Monday, January 18, 9am: Walk over the Goethals Bridge Monday, January 25, 9am: Walk along the FDR Boardwalk Friday, January 25, 9am: Special hiking event for experienced & conditioned hikers For more details and to reserve your spot, click here! - Study: More Aerobically Fit People Are Hospitalized Less Due To COVID-19 Check out this article about a new study by the Henry Ford Health System. Researchers found that higher fitness levels are related to lower risk of hospitalization from COVID-19. It's not too late to take the steps to improve your health and protect yourself during the pandemic! At the JCC, we remain committed to helping you maintain and improve your fitness levels during the pandemic. In addition to our fitness center and pool, we offer outdoor and virtual classes, so there's no excuse not to work out with us in 2021! If you aren't already a member of the J, you can join here for 50% off an annual membership and access our Fitness Center, Indoor Pool, and Outdoor & Virtual Fitness Classes!* *New members only - Chair Stretches Follow along with these chair stretches, perfect for seniors and beginners, to relax and improve your flexibility while seated. - Ongoing Classes & At-Home Workouts Check out our virtual classes, open to all CLLD and JCC members! These low-impact classes will help you get moving and stay fit at home! Check out our website for a full schedule of all our virtual wellness programming! SPORTS Winter Tennis Session Register for classes, drop-in sessions, and private lessons here! - Core 24 Winter Programs Sign up for Core 24 Basketball Academy winter programs here! Our Core 24 Basketball Academy winter programs are starting soon! We offer classes and lessons for players in all grades, as well as our NEW Core 24 Sports Mentoring Program for children who are new to sports. - Winter Gymnastics Session Register for our winter gymnastics session here! For more information, please contact Mary Fontana at 917.975.5347 or mfontana@sijcc.com. AQUATICS Lifeguard Certification Courses Want to learn skills that will help you save lives? Become a certified lifeguard! We have lifeguard certification courses, as well as re-certification courses, starting soon! Learn more here. ARTS AND CULTURE Did you know? If you miss one of our amazing virtual seminars, you can still purchase a ticket to watch it on demand! Tickets for past and upcoming virtual programs are available here! - One Hand, One Heart: An Intergenerational Celebration of Broadway & Yiddish Song Wednesday, January 20, 7pm The JCC and the Dr. Esther Grushkin Seminars for Adult Jewish Education (SAJE) are proud to partner with the Wagner College Chai Society and Wagner College Holocaust Center to present a special celebration of Broadway and Yiddish song! Multi-ethnic singing club Shir Levav (Sing from the Heart) will join with with Holocaust Survivor Arthur Spielman to perform music by Jewish composers of Broadway and a few favorite Yiddish songs. The program will be hosted by 2nd generation survivor Mickey Tennenbaum, Professor of Theater at Wagner College. Register here. Zoom information to follow registration. - January Book Club Meeting Thursday, January 21, 12:30pm Join us at our next virtual Book Club meeting! We will be reading The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett. We hope to see you there! Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 893 5398 8148 Password: books - SAJE Presents... Broadway's Great Jewish Composing Teams with Fred Grieco Wednesdays, January 27-February 17, 7pm Join Fred Grieco for a discussion of the legendary Jewish composing teams who helped define the Broadway musical. This 4-part series will cover Rodgers & Hammerstein, Lerner & Loewe, Comden & Green, and Kander & Ebb. Don't miss it! Tickets are $12 per lecture or $40 for the series. Zoom information to follow registration. Purchase tickets here. - SAJE Presents... Mesmerizing Moments at the Museums of Europe: A 6-Part Online Lecture Series with Peter Whitehouse Tuesdays, February 2 - March 9, 1pm Journey across Europe without ever leaving the comfort of your home & see the treasures on display at some of the world's greatest museums! We'll be exploring museums including the Hermitage, the Louvre, the Prado, Museo di Capodimonte, Kunsthistorisches, Musee des Beaux-Arts, and more! Tickets are $12 per lecture or $60 for the series and can be purchased here. Zoom link will follow your registration. - Lux Radio Theatre Presents: Strike Up the Band "Hey, let's put on a show!" Tune in here to listen to the October 1940 Lux Radio Theatre performance of Strike Up the Band, featuring the voices of Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney and the music of the Gershwins! - Ongoing Cultural Arts Classes We miss all of our enriching Cultural Arts classes, but we are so excited to be able to offer some of them virtually! Check out our website for a full schedule of all of our virtual programming! MUSIC Songs for Sweethearts Thursday, February 11, 4pm Join singer, pianist, & composer Gary Negbaur for a special virtual celebration & discussion of love songs & stories behind them. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased here. Zoom information to follow registration. - Music Institute Open for In-Person Lessons The Dorothy Delson Kuhn Music Institute has officially re-opened for individual, in-person instrumental lessons! Lessons will take place on weekdays, Monday through Friday, between 3pm-7pm. Spaces are limited, so make sure to register early. Sign up here! All lessons will follow CDC guidelines. Read more about precautions we are taking to ensure the health and safety of our students and staff here. We look forward to seeing our musicians in person again soon! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ela Seeley at ESeeley@sijcc.com. - Scholarship Opportunities We have several scholarship opportunities available for deserving music students! Partial scholarships are open to students entering grades 5-12 who have some prior training on their instrument. Our Harmony Club scholarship program is open to highly motivated students in grades 9-12. “Harmony Club” students will take free private lessons and ensemble classes. Students will also participate in master classes, and solo and group recitals. This program is made possible through a grant from UJA-Federation of New York. To apply for scholarship programs, please email a 1-2 minute performance audition video to Ela Seeley, Music Institute Director, at eseeley@SIJCC.com. Learn more about the programs here. - Jazz: A Film by Ken Burns Stream episodes of Jazz, a new documentary by Ken Burns that traces the growth and development of jazz music, here! KIDS AND FAMILIES Cosmic Kids Yoga Hop in a rocket and get ready to explore outer space in this episode of Cosmic Kids Yoga! SUNRISE DAY CAMP Sunrise Day Camp: Virtual Comedy Show Fundraiser Support Sunrise Day Camp-Staten Island, a free camp for kids with cancer & their siblings, by joining us for a night of laughs on February 4th at 7pm! We're hosting a Virtual Comedy Show fundraiser starring Dean Edwards, Joe DeVito, Regina DeCicco, and Richie Redding! Get your tickets here! SOCIAL SERVICES Connect to Recovery Check out this great SILive feature on Connect to Recovery! Connect to Recovery is our one-stop shop for all of resources you need to help you through these difficult times. For more information about Connect to Recovery services, contact Carolyn at COVID19@sijcc.com or 718.475.5264. - COVID-19 Bereavement Support Group New group forming soon UJA-Federation of New York’s Partners in Caring presents a virtual Covid-19 bereavement support group for family caregivers. Please contact Karen Factor at KFactor@sijcc.com or 718.508.3884 to register. - Volunteer for the JCC's Kosher Food Pantry Since the pandemic began, our Kosher Food Pantry has been serving 4-5 times its typical recipients. With such an increase in need for food assistance, we also need additional volunteers to help us feed local families. Volunteers can help with various jobs including distribution to families, stocking shelves, packing food packages, and more. Please contact Neshama Marcus at nmarcus@SIJCC.com or 718.475.5228 if you would like to help. Thank you! - Free ESL and HSE Classes If you need assistance with the English Language, you should take advantage of this FREE Program on Staten Island! We offer online morning and night classes, and our staff is always here to help get you where you need to be! Come and join us for a great opportunity to advance your language skills! If you have any questions, please call us at 718.508.3885 If you are looking to get your high school equivalency diploma, you can join our online program for free!* Call us at 718.508.3895 Or email us at hcirnigliaro@sijcc.com for more information *Students must be 18 years old or older, and no longer enrolled in High School - Online Learning for Career Development The New York State Department of Labor has partnered with Coursera to offer free online courses that can help you build your skills and advance your career. Learn more and register here. COMMUNITY EVENTS If you're interested in listing your community event or advertising in J at Home, please contact Allison Cohen at ACohen@sijcc.com. - Be sure to check out these additional programs from our friends at other organizations around the country! State of Anti-Semitism Amidst the Pandemic: Combatting Old Hatred, Seeding New Hope Thursday, January 14, 7pm The Simon Wiesenthal Center invites you to the Dorothy Gardner Adler 2021 State of Anti-Semitism Lecture. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rage globally, so does history’s oldest virus, anti-Semitism. Special Envoy Elan Carr will reflect on two years of service as America’s point person in exposing and combatting BDS and anti-Semitism on both sides of the Atlantic. In addition, Carr helped forge new alliances in the Arab world, when he signed a memorandum of understanding on behalf of the State Department with the Kingdom of Bahrain that recognized King Hamad’s leadership in promoting religious tolerance. In that document, Bahrain became the first Arab State to accept the IHRA definition of anti-Semitism and formally acknowledged that anti-Zionism is anti-Semitic. Register here. From Brooklyn and Tel Aviv: Novelists in Conversation Monday, January 25, 12pm UJA presents a discussion with two of today’s most interesting novelists, Nicole Krauss and Eshkol Nevo. The conversation will be moderated by award-winning journalist Sandee Brawarsky. Learn more about the authors and register for the event here. Healthy Lifestyle Bootcamp: A Program for Cancer Survivors Wednesdays, 2pm (Jan. 27, Feb. 10 and Feb 24, March 10 and March 24, and April 7) The Nancy Marx Cancer Wellness Center at the Sid Jacobson JCC in East Hill Long Island invites cancer survivors to a free virtual series! The series, which features oncology dieticians, focuses on healthy habits--including healthy eating, stretching, and meditation--that cancer survivors can easily incorporate into their lives at any point through their continuum of care. Register here. The Clint Edwards Show Wednesday, February 3, 7pm JCC Rockland invites you to an evening of light classical, jazz, and Broadway music with composer and pianist Clint Edwards. Register here. Bringing Israel Home with Chef Michael Solomonov Wednesdays, through April 28, 8pm We are excited to partner with the JCC Association of North America to present a free digital culinary series with Chef Michael Solomonov. Each week, Chef Solomonov will chat with prominent Israelis and bring a taste of Israeli food culture into your homes! Participants can view recipes viewers in advance through Jewish Food Society, here. Enter a contest to win a private Zoom cooking class with Chef Solomonov by filling out this form by January 31! Watch Bringing Israel Home here. Follow the show on Instagram here. 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! Takeout Recipes Made Healthy with Julie Albert and Lisa Gnat Monday, January 18, 7:30pm Step back from the takeout menu. Yes, take a giant step back because your New Year's resolutions (Eat Healthier! Save Money! Cook More!) just got way easier to keep. With these healthy spins on traditionally fat and preservative-laden takeout-inspired eats, you'll quickly and easily discover that there's no place like home (cooking). Watch here.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
As always, there's something for everyone at the J! Check out these great upcoming events! - TODAY: SAJE Presents... Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Lecture Series, 2pm Tuesdays, January 12 & January 19, 2pm Join us for a virtual lecture series on Israel with two outstanding professors from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev! On January 12, Dr. Edo Bar-Zeev will present on How Israel Became a Trailblazer in a Water-Starved World. On January 19, Professor Guy Ben-Porat will discuss Policing Citizens: Minority Policy in Israel. Tickets are $15 per lecture or $25 for both lectures. Zoom information to follow registration. Purchase tickets here. - SAJE Presents... Jewish Film Series with Dr. Julia Wagner Sundays, through February 7, 12pm Don't miss our SAJE Jewish Film Series with Dr. Julia Wagner! In this online course, we will explore representations of the Jewish experience on screen from early silent films to today, from Hollywood to Israel. Join us on Sunday for Part Three: Israeli Cinema. This lecture will introduce the important Israeli perspective in Jewish cinema, including themes of nation-building and cultural identity. Upcoming topics include Jewish masculinity and Jewish women in film. Tickets are $12 per lecture or $50 for the series. Zoom information to follow registration. Remember, if you miss any of the lectures, your ticket also provides access to recordings you can watch at any time! Learn more about the lecture topics & register here. - Music Making for Families featuring Music With Patrick Mondays, January 18 - February 8, 5pm Join us for a NEW series for families featuring Music with Patrick! For the next four weeks, Mr. Patrick--along with his guitar and his silly puppet friends-- will lead a fun-filled, family-friendly performance that will have you singing, laughing, clapping and dancing around the room. Check out a special message from Mr. Patrick here! Tickets are $10 per class or $35 for all 4 weeks! Register here. Zoom information to follow registration. - Soul To Soul Monday, January 18, 4pm Join us for an electrifying virtual concert celebrating the music and shared experiences of the African American and Jewish communities. This exhilarating and moving musical event, which previously played annually to sold out houses across the US and around the world, will premiere online for the first time on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. This event is presented in partnership with the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene, the company which brought Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish to the stage. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased here. A portion of proceeds will support the JCC of Staten Island. After this content becomes available on January 18 at 4pm, you'll have 7 days to start watching. Once you begin, you'll have 7 days to finish watching. - The Golden Age of the Original Movie Musical Wednesday, January 20, 1pm Escape into the Technicolor world of the 1950s Hollywood movie musical! A true American art form, these films will have you dancing on the ceiling like Fred Astaire & hanging off of lampposts like Gene Kelly in no time! So, "Come on, get happy!" and join Sam & Candy Caponegro for a fabulous lecture! Tickets are $10 and can be purchased here. Zoom information to follow registration. - Check out our Program Guide—your guide to everything going on, in-person and virtually, in our community! IN THE NEWS Keeping it Clean Edwin Monroe, Director of Housekeeping at the J, was recently featured in this great article about how community centers like ours are approaching safety this year. A huge thank you to Edwin and the rest of our housekeeping staff for keeping our facilities clean and safe for our staff members and participants throughout the pandemic! - CLLD Grab & Go Meals Update We would like to thank Sunrise Senior Living for sponsoring our initiative to continue feeding seniors in 2021! If you are in need of assistance, please contact the CLLD office at 718.517.7445. Individuals who have not yet received a meal delivery from the Department for the Aging must call 311 to enroll. - COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility This week, New York State is expanding vaccine eligibility to Group 1b, which includes individuals over 75, first responders, teachers, grocery store workers, and others. Check the full list of eligible groups here. To find out if you're eligible for the vaccine at this stage, you can also fill out this screener. - Staten Island: Stay Strong, Stay Safe With the second wave of the pandemic upon us, it's more important than ever that we stay safe and strong this holiday season. Let's keep our community in good health and safeguard one another so that we can all live, work, learn, and play with confidence. We've partnered with the Staten Island Not for Profit Association to be part of the #SIStayStrongStaySafe campaign. We encourage you join us by taking the pledge here and encouraging your networks to do their part! For additional resources, check out this digital toolkit! - Mask Up "Wear a mask for me so I can get back to the JCC!" Check out this special message about wearing masks from our friends at the JCC! If we all do our part and wear our masks, we can help our in-person programs stay open and get back to the regular programs we love sooner. Follow these additional precautions to protect yourself and others from COVID-19:
WELLNESS Cooking with Kim Friday, January 15, 11am Let’s create a healthy dish along with executive chef Kim Leo! Kim is a highly successful Executive chef with 30 years of experience. This will be an interactive class. Follow the recipe list below so we can all cook together. Join us here, on Zoom Meeting ID: 914 3649 4908 Passcode: CLLDFIT Recipe Ingredients: Clean & Health Francese by Kim Cooks
Richmond Rockets 'We Love Our Seniors' Virtual Races February 6 - February 20 February is Healthy Heart Month! We're partnering with the Richmond Rockets running club in February to promote fitness while also raising money to continue feeding seniors during the pandemic. Your registration fee will provide 3 healthy, pre-packaged meals to seniors in need! Register for a virtual 5K or 10K here! - Virtual Tai Chi Classes Join us for virtual Tai Chi classes with Lisa! These classes include exercises to improve your balance, breathing, and flexibility to offer you fun and enjoyment while learning Tai Chi forms. We offer weekly sessions on Mondays and Wednesdays. Zoom information for each session is as follows. Mondays, 11am: Evidence Based Tai Chi for Arthritis 1 Join us on Zoom here Meeting ID: 926 0178 9469 Passcode: CLLDFIT Wednesdays, 11am: Evidence Based Tai Chi for Arthritis 2 Join us on Zoom here Meeting ID: 965 8552 4160 Passcode: CLLDFIT - Virtual Yoga Class Sundays, 11am-12:15pm Join us for a new virtual yoga class, open to all JCC and CLLD members! The class will meet weekly on Zoom and will include deep relaxation, breathing exercises, and meditation along with the physical practice of yoga. In addition to a yoga mat, we recommend that you also have 2 blankets, a pillow, a strap, and a yoga block or thick book. Join us on Zoom here! - Virtual Chair Yoga Classes Fridays, 10am We are excited to bring you a new virtual chair yoga class, open to all JCC and CLLD members! Chair yoga is a gentle, relaxing practice that can help you improve your core strength and balance. Join us on Zoom here. Meeting ID: 951 7046 6404 Password: CLLDFIT - JCC Trailblazers January Schedule Get outside and enjoy fresh air and good company with the JCC Trailblazers this January! We're hosting several socially distant walks and hikes this month! Monday, January 18, 9am: Walk over the Goethals Bridge Monday, January 25, 9am: Walk along the FDR Boardwalk Friday, January 25, 9am: Special hiking event for experienced & conditioned hikers For more details and to reserve your spot, click here! - Dynamic Warm-Up It's so important that you don't skip your warm-up when you work out! This short warm-up routine is great for getting your heart rate up and priming your muscles to stay safe and get the most out of your workout. - Ongoing Classes & At-Home Workouts Check out our virtual classes, open to all CLLD and JCC members! These low-impact classes will help you get moving and stay fit at home! Check out our website for a full schedule of all our virtual wellness programming! SPORTS Winter Tennis Session Register for classes, drop-in sessions, and private lessons here! - Core 24 Winter Programs Sign up for Core 24 Basketball Academy winter programs here! Our Core 24 Basketball Academy winter programs are starting soon! We offer classes and lessons for players in all grades, as well as our NEW Core 24 Sports Mentoring Program for children who are new to sports. - Winter Gymnastics Session Register for our winter gymnastics session here! For more information, please contact Mary Fontana at 917.975.5347 or mfontana@sijcc.com. AQUATICS Lifeguard Re-Certification Courses Complete your re-certification for Lifeguard Training without needing to take the full content course again. Sign up here. ARTS AND CULTURE Did you know? If you miss one of our amazing virtual seminars, you can still purchase a ticket to watch it on demand! Tickets for past and upcoming virtual programs are available here! - One Hand, One Heart: An Intergenerational Celebration of Broadway & Yiddish Song Wednesday, January 20, 7pm The JCC and the Dr. Esther Grushkin Seminars for Adult Jewish Education (SAJE) are proud to partner with the Wagner College Chai Society and Wagner College Holocaust Center to present a special celebration of Broadway and Yiddish song! Multi-ethnic singing club Shir Levav (Sing from the Heart) will join with with Holocaust Survivor Arthur Spielman to perform music by Jewish composers of Broadway and a few favorite Yiddish songs. The program will be hosted by 2nd generation survivor Mickey Tennenbaum, Professor of Theater at Wagner College. Register here. Zoom information to follow registration. - January Book Club Meeting Thursday, January 21, 12:30pm Join us at our next virtual Book Club meeting! We will be reading The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett. We hope to see you there! Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 893 5398 8148 Password: books - SAJE Presents... Broadway's Great Jewish Composing Teams with Fred Grieco Wednesdays, January 27-February 17, 7pm Join Fred Grieco for a discussion of the legendary Jewish composing teams who helped define the Broadway musical. This 4-part series will cover Rodgers & Hammerstein, Lerner & Loewe, Comden & Green, and Kander & Ebb. Don't miss it! Tickets are $12 per lecture or $40 for the series. Zoom information to follow registration. Purchase tickets here. - SAJE Presents... Mesmerizing Moments at the Museums of Europe: A 6-Part Online Lecture Series with Peter Whitehouse Tuesdays, February 2 - March 9, 1pm Journey across Europe without ever leaving the comfort of your home & see the treasures on display at some of the world's greatest museums! We'll be exploring museums including the Hermitage, the Louvre, the Prado, Museo di Capodimonte, Kunsthistorisches, Musee des Beaux-Arts, and more! Tickets are $12 per lecture or $60 for the series and can be purchased here. Zoom link will follow your registration. - Virtual Art Journeys Check out these All Arts travel videos which will take you on arts & culture journeys across the globe! - Ongoing Cultural Arts Classes We miss all of our enriching Cultural Arts classes, but we are so excited to be able to offer some of them virtually! Check out our website for a full schedule of all of our virtual programming! MUSIC Songs for Sweethearts Thursday, February 11, 4pm Join singer, pianist, & composer Gary Negbaur for a special virtual celebration & discussion of love songs & stories behind them. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased here. Zoom information to follow registration. - Music Institute Open for In-Person Lessons The Dorothy Delson Kuhn Music Institute has officially re-opened for individual, in-person instrumental lessons! Lessons will take place on weekdays, Monday through Friday, between 3pm-7pm. Spaces are limited, so make sure to register early. Sign up here! All lessons will follow CDC guidelines. Read more about precautions we are taking to ensure the health and safety of our students and staff here. We look forward to seeing our musicians in person again soon! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ela Seeley at ESeeley@sijcc.com. - Scholarship Opportunities We have several scholarship opportunities available for deserving music students! Partial scholarships are open to students entering grades 5-12 who have some prior training on their instrument. Our Harmony Club scholarship program is open to highly motivated students in grades 9-12. “Harmony Club” students will take free private lessons and ensemble classes. Students will also participate in master classes, and solo and group recitals. This program is made possible through a grant from UJA-Federation of New York. To apply for scholarship programs, please email a 1-2 minute performance audition video to Ela Seeley, Music Institute Director, at eseeley@SIJCC.com. Learn more about the programs here. - Carnegie Hall Archives Check out these promotional films from the 1950s featuring Carnegie Hall performances by prominent musicians of the era, including harpsichordist Ralph Kirkpatrick, pianist Claudio Arrau, mezzo-soprano Jennie Tourel, and violinist Michael Rabin! KIDS AND FAMILIES 87 Indoor Activities for Families These creative activities are perfect for families and will help you avoid cabin fever while spending time at home this winter! SOCIAL SERVICES Connect to Recovery Check out this great SILive feature on Connect to Recovery! Connect to Recovery is our one-stop shop for all of resources you need to help you through these difficult times. For more information about Connect to Recovery services, contact Carolyn at COVID19@sijcc.com or 718.475.5264. - COVID-19 Bereavement Support Group New group forming soon UJA-Federation of New York’s Partners in Caring presents a virtual Covid-19 bereavement support group for family caregivers. Please contact Karen Factor at KFactor@sijcc.com or 718.508.3884 to register. - Volunteer for the JCC's Kosher Food Pantry Since the pandemic began, our Kosher Food Pantry has been serving 4-5 times its typical recipients. With such an increase in need for food assistance, we also need additional volunteers to help us feed local families. Volunteers can help with various jobs including distribution to families, stocking shelves, packing food packages, and more. Please contact Neshama Marcus at nmarcus@SIJCC.com or 718.475.5228 if you would like to help. Thank you! - Free ESL and HSE Classes If you need assistance with the English Language, you should take advantage of this FREE Program on Staten Island! We offer online morning and night classes, and our staff is always here to help get you where you need to be! Come and join us for a great opportunity to advance your language skills! If you have any questions, please call us at 718.508.3885 If you are looking to get your high school equivalency diploma, you can join our online program for free!* Call us at 718.508.3895 Or email us at hcirnigliaro@sijcc.com for more information *Students must be 18 years old or older, and no longer enrolled in High School - Online Learning for Career Development The New York State Department of Labor has partnered with Coursera to offer free online courses that can help you build your skills and advance your career. Learn more and register here. COMMUNITY EVENTS If you're interested in listing your community event or advertising in J at Home, please contact Allison Cohen at ACohen@sijcc.com. - Be sure to check out these additional programs from our friends at other organizations around the country! Healthy Lifestyle Bootcamp: A Program for Cancer Survivors Wednesdays, 2pm (Jan. 13 & Jan. 27, Feb. 10 & Feb 24, March 10 & March 24, & April 7) The Nancy Marx Cancer Wellness Center at the Sid Jacobson JCC in East Hill Long Island invites cancer survivors to a free virtual series! The series, which features oncology dieticians, focuses on healthy habits--including healthy eating, stretching, and meditation--that cancer survivors can easily incorporate into their lives at any point through their continuum of care. Register here. Bringing Israel Home with Chef Michael Solomonov Wednesdays, January 13 - April 28, 8pm We are excited to partner with the JCC Association of North America to present a free digital culinary series! Chef Michael Solomonov typically visits Israel twice a year, but with travel to Israel curtailed due to the pandemic, Solomonov is bridging the gap with the new 16-episode digital series, “Bringing Israel Home”. In each episode, Solomonov visits with his friends and prominent Israelis, who share their awe-inspiring take on Israeli food culture. Then, live in his home kitchen, Solomonov cooks a mix of new and signature dishes that are centered on the gastronomic subject of the episode. Subjects include “Israel’s Diversity”; “The Port City of Akko”; “Yemenite Soup for the Soul”; “The Israeli Bakery”; “The Shuk”; and more. The cooking component in each episode includes a live Q&A with viewers. Participants can view recipes viewers in advance through Jewish Food Society, here. Enter a contest to win a private Zoom cooking class with Chef Solomonov by filling out this form by January 31! Watch Bringing Israel Home here. Follow the show on Instagram here. 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! Takeout Recipes Made Healthy with Julie Albert and Lisa Gnat Monday, January 18, 7:30pm Step back from the takeout menu. Yes, take a giant step back because your New Year's resolutions (Eat Healthier! Save Money! Cook More!) just got way easier to keep. With these healthy spins on traditionally fat and preservative-laden takeout-inspired eats, you'll quickly and easily discover that there's no place like home (cooking). Watch here. UPCOMING EVENTS
As always, there's something for everyone at the J! Check out these great upcoming events! - SAJE Presents... Jewish Film Series with Dr. Julia Wagner Sundays, through February 7, 12pm Don't miss our SAJE Jewish Film Series with Dr. Julia Wagner! In this online course, we will explore representations of the Jewish experience on screen from early silent films to today, from Hollywood to Israel. Join us on Sunday for Part Two: Holocaust Films. This lecture will focus on major movements and ethical representations of the Holocaust. Upcoming topics include Israeli cinema, Jewish masculinity, and Jewish women in film. Tickets are $12 per lecture or $50 for the series. Zoom information to follow registration. Remember, if you miss any of the lectures, your ticket also provides access to recordings you can watch at any time! Learn more about the lecture topics & register here. - Music Making for Families featuring Music With Patrick FREE DEMO: Monday, January 11, 12pm Please join Mr. Patrick, his guitar and his silly puppet friends for a fun-filled, family-friendly performance that will have families singing, laughing, clapping and dancing around the room. Check out a special message from Mr. Patrick here! The demo session of this new program is FREE! Email Ela Seeley at ESeeley@SIJCC.com to register. Zoom information to follow registration. - SAJE Presents... Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Lecture Series Tuesdays, January 12 & January 19, 2pm Join us for a virtual lecture series on Israel with two outstanding professors from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev! On January 12, Dr. Edo Bar-Zeev will present on How Israel Became a Trailblazer in a Water-Starved World. On January 19, Professor Guy Ben-Porat will discuss Policing Citizens: Minority Policy in Israel. Tickets are $15 per lecture or $25 for both lectures. Zoom information to follow registration. Purchase tickets here. - The Golden Age of the Original Movie Musical Wednesday, January 13, 1pm Escape into the Technicolor world of the 1950s Hollywood movie musical! A true American art form, these films will have you dancing on the ceiling like Fred Astaire & hanging off of lampposts like Gene Kelly in no time! So, "Come on, get happy!" and join Sam & Candy Caponegro for a fabulous lecture! Tickets are $10 and can be purchased here. Zoom information to follow registration. - Check out our Program Guide—your guide to everything going on, in-person and virtually, in our community! IN THE NEWS Membership Update As of January 1, 2021, in order to use the Fitness Center, your membership must be active. If you froze your membership with a membership extension from October–December 2020, it has restarted as of January 1st. Members who paid monthly and are not delinquent or in good standing, meaning no dues owed, had their billing restarted. If you paid in full for your membership, the amount of months that we were closed will be added to your account, extending your expiration date. If you would like to keep your membership on freeze for up to three more months (January – March 2021), you can pay an additional one-time fee:
If you cancelled your membership and wish to use the Fitness Center, you must rejoin. To renew your WellPro Membership, click here. To renew your Wellness Membership, click here. If you wish to remain on freeze, please email membership@sijcc.com. When you enter our facilities, please swipe your key fob when you enter the building and at all Sports & Wellness areas. We ask that you review and follow all of our COVID-19 policies and procedures for your safety. All of our policies are listed here. - In Memoriam: Dr. Ronald Leventhal Earlier this week, we lost Dr. Ronald Leventhal, the 22nd President of the JCC. The JCC was special to Ron and his family. It was during Ron’s presidency in 1982 when we opened the South Shore/Avis Building. Ron and his wife Helene always worked together to benefit the JCC, and were among the first recipients of the Allan Weissglass Distinguished Leadership Award. The JCC remains close to the heart of the Leventhal family, and they have asked that any donations in his memory go to our Families in Need program. If you wish to donate or send a tribute card, click here. - Getting Healthy in 2021 At the JCC, we remain committed to helping you maintain and improve your fitness levels during the pandemic. In addition to our fitness center and pool, we offer outdoor and virtual classes, so there's no excuse not to work out with us in 2021! Check out this special message from fitness instructor Lisa Lubarsky! If you aren't already a member of the J, you can join here for 50% off an annual membership and access our Fitness Center, Indoor Pool, and Outdoor & Virtual Fitness Classes!* *New members only - CLLD Grab & Go Meals Update We would like to thank Sunrise Senior Living for sponsoring our initiative to continue feeding seniors in 2021! If you are in need of assistance, please contact the CLLD office at 718.517.7445. Individuals who have not yet received a meal delivery from the Department for the Aging must call 311 to enroll. - Staten Island: Stay Strong, Stay Safe With the second wave of the pandemic upon us, it's more important than ever that we stay safe and strong this holiday season. Let's keep our community in good health and safeguard one another so that we can all live, work, learn, and play with confidence. We've partnered with the Staten Island Not for Profit Association to be part of the #SIStayStrongStaySafe campaign. We encourage you join us by taking the pledge here and encouraging your networks to do their part! For additional resources, check out this digital toolkit! - Mask Up "Wear a mask for me so I can get back to the JCC!" Check out this special message about wearing masks from our friends at the JCC! If we all do our part and wear our masks, we can help our in-person programs stay open and get back to the regular programs we love sooner. Follow these additional precautions to protect yourself and others from COVID-19:
WELLNESS Virtual Tai Chi Classes Join us for virtual Tai Chi classes with Lisa! These classes include exercises to improve your balance, breathing, and flexibility to offer you fun and enjoyment while learning Tai Chi forms. We offer weekly sessions on Mondays and Wednesdays. Zoom information for each session is as follows. Mondays, 11am: Evidence Based Tai Chi for Arthritis 1 Join us on Zoom here Meeting ID: 926 0178 9469 Passcode: CLLDFIT Wednesdays, 11am: Evidence Based Tai Chi for Arthritis 2 Join us on Zoom here Meeting ID: 965 8552 4160 Passcode: CLLDFIT - Virtual Yoga Class Sundays, 11am-12:15pm Join us for a new virtual yoga class, open to all JCC and CLLD members! The class will meet weekly on Zoom and will include deep relaxation, breathing exercises, and meditation along with the physical practice of yoga. In addition to a yoga mat, we recommend that you also have 2 blankets, a pillow, a strap, and a yoga block or thick book. Join us on Zoom here! - Virtual Chair Yoga Classes Fridays, 10am We are excited to bring you a new virtual chair yoga class, open to all JCC and CLLD members! Chair yoga is a gentle, relaxing practice that can help you improve your core strength and balance. Join us on Zoom here. Meeting ID: 951 7046 6404 Password: CLLDFIT - JCC Trailblazers January Schedule Get outside and enjoy fresh air and good company with the JCC Trailblazers this January! We're hosting several socially distant walks and hikes this month! Monday, January 11, 9am: Walk over the Bayonne Bridge Monday, January 18, 9am: Walk over the Goethals Bridge Monday, January 25, 9am: Walk along the FDR Boardwalk Friday, January 25, 9am: Special hiking event for experienced & conditioned hikers For more details and to reserve your spot, click here! - Gentle Pilates Workout This gentle Pilates workout is perfect for beginners looking to try new fitness practices in 2021! - Ongoing Classes & At-Home Workouts Check out our virtual classes, open to all CLLD and JCC members! These low-impact classes will help you get moving and stay fit at home! Check out our website for a full schedule of all our virtual wellness programming! SPORTS Winter Tennis Session Register for classes, drop-in sessions, and private lessons here! - Core 24 Winter Programs Our Core 24 Basketball Academy winter programs are starting soon! We offer classes and lessons for players in all grades, as well as our NEW Core 24 Sports Mentoring Program for children who are new to sports. Learn more and register here! - Winter Gymnastics Session Our winter gymnastics session begins this week! Learn more and register here. For more information, please contact Mary Fontana at 917.975.5347 or mfontana@sijcc.com. AQUATICS Lifeguard Certification Courses Want to learn skills that will help you save lives? Become a certified lifeguard! We have lifeguard certification courses, as well as re-certification courses, starting soon! Learn more here. ARTS AND CULTURE Did you know? If you miss one of our amazing virtual seminars, you can still purchase a ticket to watch it on demand! Tickets for past and upcoming virtual programs are available here! - Soul To Soul Monday, January 18, 4pm Join us for an electrifying virtual concert celebrating the music and shared experiences of the African American and Jewish communities. This exhilarating and moving musical event, which previously played annually to sold out houses across the US and around the world, will premiere online for the first time on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. This event is presented in partnership with the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene, the company which brought Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish to the stage. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased here. A portion of proceeds will support the JCC of Staten Island. After this content becomes available on January 18 at 4pm, you'll have 7 days to start watching. Once you begin, you'll have 7 days to finish watching. - One Hand, One Heart: An Intergenerational Celebration of Broadway & Yiddish Song Wednesday, January 20, 7pm The JCC and the Dr. Esther Grushkin Seminars for Adult Jewish Education (SAJE) are proud to partner with the Wagner College Chai Society and Wagner College Holocaust Center to present a special celebration of Broadway and Yiddish song! Multi-ethnic singing club Shir Levav (Sing from the Heart) will join with with Holocaust Survivor Arthur Spielman to perform music by Jewish composers of Broadway and a few favorite Yiddish songs. The program will be hosted by 2nd generation survivor Mickey Tennenbaum, Professor of Theater at Wagner College. Register here. Zoom information to follow registration. - January Book Club Meeting Thursday, January 21, 12:30pm Join us at our next virtual Book Club meeting! We will be reading The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett. We hope to see you there! Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 893 5398 8148 Password: books - SAJE Presents... Broadway's Great Jewish Composing Teams with Fred Grieco Wednesdays, January 27-February 17, 7pm Join Fred Grieco for a discussion of the legendary Jewish composing teams who helped define the Broadway musical. This 4-part series will cover Rodgers & Hammerstein, Lerner & Loewe, Comden & Green, and Kander & Ebb. Don't miss it! Tickets are $12 per lecture or $40 for the series. Zoom information to follow registration. Purchase tickets here. - SAJE Presents... Mesmerizing Moments at the Museums of Europe: A 6-Part Online Lecture Series with Peter Whitehouse Tuesdays, February 2 - March 9, 1pm Journey across Europe without ever leaving the comfort of your home & see the treasures on display at some of the world's greatest museums! We'll be exploring museums including the Hermitage, the Louvre, the Prado, Museo di Capodimonte, Kunsthistorisches, Musee des Beaux-Arts, and more! Tickets are $12 per lecture or $60 for the series and can be purchased here. Zoom link will follow your registration. - Best of Follies in Concert In 1985, legendary performers came together to perform music from Stephen Sondheim's Follies in concert. Check out highlights from the show here! - Ongoing Cultural Arts Classes We miss all of our enriching Cultural Arts classes, but we are so excited to be able to offer some of them virtually! Check out our website for a full schedule of all of our virtual programming! MUSIC Music Institute Open for In-Person Lessons The Dorothy Delson Kuhn Music Institute has officially re-opened for individual, in-person instrumental lessons! Lessons will take place on weekdays, Monday through Friday, between 3pm-7pm. Spaces are limited, so make sure to register early. Sign up here! All lessons will follow CDC guidelines. Read more about precautions we are taking to ensure the health and safety of our students and staff here. We look forward to seeing our musicians in person again soon! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ela Seeley at ESeeley@sijcc.com. - Scholarship Opportunities We have several scholarship opportunities available for deserving music students! Partial scholarships are open to students entering grades 5-12 who have some prior training on their instrument. Our Harmony Club scholarship program is open to highly motivated students in grades 9-12. “Harmony Club” students will take free private lessons and ensemble classes. Students will also participate in master classes, and solo and group recitals. This program is made possible through a grant from UJA-Federation of New York. To apply for scholarship programs, please email a 1-2 minute performance audition video to Ela Seeley, Music Institute Director, at eseeley@SIJCC.com. Learn more about the programs here. - 2Cellos in Concert Watch this full concert by Croatian cellist duo 2Cellos! In this performance, recorded in 2016 at the Verona Arena, the duo puts their unique spin on pop and rock songs. KIDS AND FAMILIES Scholastic Home Base Check out Scholastic Home Base, a safe, free 3D interactive world! Kids can explore beloved stories, play games inspired by their favorite books, and brush up on skills like geography, physics, spelling, writing, and more! SOCIAL SERVICES Connect to Recovery Check out this great SILive feature on Connect to Recovery! Connect to Recovery is our one-stop shop for all of resources you need to help you through these difficult times. For more information about Connect to Recovery services, contact Carolyn at COVID19@sijcc.com or 718.475.5264. - COVID-19 Bereavement Support Group New group forming soon UJA-Federation of New York’s Partners in Caring presents a virtual Covid-19 bereavement support group for family caregivers. Please contact Karen Factor at KFactor@sijcc.com or 718.508.3884 to register. - Volunteer for the JCC's Kosher Food Pantry Since the pandemic began, our Kosher Food Pantry has been serving 4-5 times its typical recipients. With such an increase in need for food assistance, we also need additional volunteers to help us feed local families. Volunteers can help with various jobs including distribution to families, stocking shelves, packing food packages, and more. Please contact Neshama Marcus at nmarcus@SIJCC.com or 718.475.5228 if you would like to help. Thank you! - Free ESL and HSE Classes If you need assistance with the English Language, you should take advantage of this FREE Program on Staten Island! We offer online morning and night classes, and our staff is always here to help get you where you need to be! Come and join us for a great opportunity to advance your language skills! If you have any questions, please call us at 718.508.3885 If you are looking to get your high school equivalency diploma, you can join our online program for free!* Call us at 718.508.3895 Or email us at hcirnigliaro@sijcc.com for more information *Students must be 18 years old or older, and no longer enrolled in High School - Online Learning for Career Development The New York State Department of Labor has partnered with Coursera to offer free online courses that can help you build your skills and advance your career. Learn more and register here. COMMUNITY EVENTS If you're interested in listing your community event or advertising in J at Home, please contact Allison Cohen at ACohen@sijcc.com. - Be sure to check out these additional programs from our friends at other organizations around the country! Bringing Israel Home with Chef Michael Solomonov Wednesdays, January 13 - April 28, 8pm We are excited to partner with the JCC Association of North America to present a free digital culinary series! Chef Michael Solomonov typically visits Israel twice a year, but with travel to Israel curtailed due to the pandemic, Solomonov is bridging the gap with the new 16-episode digital series, “Bringing Israel Home”. In each episode, Solomonov visits with his friends and prominent Israelis, who share their awe-inspiring take on Israeli food culture. Then, live in his home kitchen, Solomonov cooks a mix of new and signature dishes that are centered on the gastronomic subject of the episode. Subjects include “Israel’s Diversity”; “The Port City of Akko”; “Yemenite Soup for the Soul”; “The Israeli Bakery”; “The Shuk”; and more. The cooking component in each episode includes a live Q&A with viewers. Participants can view recipes viewers in advance through Jewish Food Society, here. Enter a contest to win a private Zoom cooking class with Chef Solomonov by filling out this form by January 31! Watch Bringing Israel Home here. Follow the show on Instagram here. 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! An Honest Conversation About Aging with Joan Lunden Sunday, January 10, 7:30pm An award-winning journalist, bestselling author, motivational speaker, and women’s health & wellness advocate, Joan Lunden has been a trusted voice in homes for more than 30 years. For nearly two decades, Lunden greeted viewers each morning on Good Morning America bringing insight to the day’s top stories. As the longest-running female host ever on early morning television, Lunden reported from 26 countries, covered 5 presidents, 5 Olympics, and kept Americans up to date on how to care for their homes, their families, and their health. She will discuss her latest book and discuss embracing each phase of life. Watch here. The Ultimate Comfort Food Makeover with Julie Albert and Lisa Gnat Monday, January 11, 7:30pm Looking to ditch your deep fryer but still longing to satisfy your comfort food cravings? Tune in for tasty tips, tricks, and recipes! Watch here. Takeout Recipes Made Healthy with Julie Albert and Lisa Gnat Monday, January 18, 7:30pm Step back from the takeout menu. Yes, take a giant step back because your New Year's resolutions (Eat Healthier! Save Money! Cook More!) just got way easier to keep. With these healthy spins on traditionally fat and preservative-laden takeout-inspired eats, you'll quickly and easily discover that there's no place like home (cooking). Watch here. ART OF UKULELE JAM SESSION
Come join us and bring your instrument along (ukulele, guitar, flute, etc.), and also your voice to sing with. Have a song you want to do? Send me an email to mgecht108@gmail.com so we can share it. Day & Time: MONDAYS, 9:15-10:45am Instructor: Michael Gecht Join us here, on Zoom Meeting ID: 973 6365 5614 Passcode: CLLDART PILATES 1 Increase strength and flexibility while you lengthen and strengthen your body using core muscles through a series of non-impact gentle postures. Day & Time: MONDAYS, 10am Instructor: Lina Taliercio Join us here, on Zoom Meeting ID: 991 1376 7821 Passcode: CLLDFIT EVIDENCE BASED TAI CHI FOR ARTHRITIS 1 This Evidence based class will include exercises to reduce Arthritis, increase flexibility and mobility, improve your balance, and breathing to offer you fun and enjoyment while learning Tai Chi forms. Day & Time: MONDAYS, 11am Instructor: Lisa Lubarsky Join us here, on Zoom Meeting ID: 926 0178 9469 Passcode: CLLDFIT INTERNAL EXERCISE WITH ARTHUR FORMAN Internal Exercises energize the entire body, promote effective functions of the internal organs, dissolve stress and tension, prevent health problems, heal, regenerate, and do much more without strenuous exercises or equipment. Day & Time: MONDAYS, 12pm Instructor: Arthur Forman Join us here, on Zoom Meeting ID: 960 8813 3095 Passcode: CLLDFIT THE BEST COMPOSERS YOU’VE NEVER HEARD Think you’ve heard it all? Well…maybe not! In this class, we will explore the lives and works of composers who haven’t gotten the fame they deserve. And no limits on time or place—we’ll be searching all of music history (and the obituaries) for little-known gems. Day & Time: MONDAYS, 2pm Instructor: Carolyn Clark Join us here, on Zoom Meeting ID: 914 0071 8371 Passcode: CLLDED ZOOM BINGO Anderson Neighborhood Senior Center has started Zoom Bingo. We would like to invite you to join us for a large virtual game of bingo! All participants are welcome from every local center. Day & Time: TUESDAYS, 9:30am Join us here, on Zoom Meeting ID: 494 847 4503 Passcode: 120Cyo STAYING ACTIVE FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING (S.A.I.L.) This class includes group strength, and balance and aerobic exercise, to help prevent falls and fall related injuries. Day & Time: TUESDAYS, 10am Instructor: Deborah Nalitt Join us here, on Zoom Meeting ID: 937 0714 7647 Passcode: CLLDFIT MIDRASH-AGGADAH COURSE Midrash-Aggadah Expositions Tales and Legends of the Torah and Talmud. Light and Deep ideas conveyed in a simple, interesting and entertaining fashion. Multi-Topic Teachings including: God, Mankind, Angels, Demons, Mysticism, Ethics, Proper Behavior, Supports and endearment to Halacha, Man and God. Day & Time: TUESDAYS, 11am Instructor: Jake Jankelovitz Join us here, on Zoom Meeting ID: 967 5222 6583 Passcode: CLLDED MUSIC NOSTALGIA If you miss the nostalgic music of your younger years, and if you want to travel back to the nostalgic melodies of the 60’s, 70’s, and more, then this class is for you. Join our own phenomenal pianist, and musician Lloyd Lerner to bring back all your favorite memories! Day & Time: TUESDAYS, 11am-12pm Instructor: Lloyd Lerner Join us here, on Zoom Meeting ID: 937 9954 4430 Passcode: CLLDART SWEAT N SCULPT 1 Karen’s low impact class strengthens your cardiovascular system with simple aerobic movements. Light weight may be used for total body toning. You’ll have so much fun; You won’t realize how much you’re really working! Day & Time: TUESDAYS, 11:30am Instructor: Karen Raden Join us here, on Zoom Meeting ID: 989 9045 5571 Passcode: CLLDFIT ITALIAN, LINGUA ARMONIOSA Grammar, conversation, and writing in the Bella Lingua. The class will be supported with elements from literature, opera, cinema, art, and popular songs. Level is for intermediate/advanced. Day & Time: TUESDAYS, 12:30pm Instructor: Fulvio Corti Join us here, on Zoom Meeting ID: 931 0833 2248 Passcode: CLLDED JUDAISM’S GIFTS TO THE WORLD Unearthing the Jewish roots of some of the most cherished values of Western civilization. Understanding Judaism’s historical contribution gives us a deeper appreciation for its continuing relevance and a better understanding of how the moral and ethical institutions we take for granted came into being; These are the most cherished values of Western civilization. Day & Time: TUESDAYS, 1-2pm Instructor: Rabbi Mendy Katzman Join us here, on Zoom Meeting ID: 937 2233 3124 Passcode: CLLDART SENIOR BOOMERS THEATRE ENSEMBLE Join Keith and Justin as the Senior Boomers Ensemble comes back together because The Show Must Go On! Join IlluminArt as we create an original production. No experience is necessary. Sessions will revolve around creating an ensemble, storytelling, improvisation, script building, and song! All you need to bring is yourself and some ideas. Past performances for this class include "Strippin' Down" and "JCC Variety Hour". Day & Time: WEDNESDAYS, 9:30-11am Instructor: Keith and Justin Join us here, on Zoom Meeting ID: 958 8531 1642 Passcode: CLLDART SITTERCISE Join our wonderful Sittercise class where you can get all of your aerobic activity from the comfort of your chair at home. It is a combination of seated choreographed movements, along with a segment of strength training. Light weights are recommended. Day & Time: WEDNESDAYS, 10am Instructor: Lisa Lubarsky Join us here, on Zoom Meeting ID: 945 5968 6472 Passcode: CLLDFIT STUDIO ART TECHNIQUES AND ANSWERS Short lectures about studio and drawing techniques followed by questions and answers, and extended dialogues about such things as Inspiration, motivation imagery imagination, philosophy, and the like. Day & Time: WEDNESDAYS, 11am-12pm Instructor: Dennis Green Join us here, on Zoom Meeting ID: 997 0894 7196 Passcode: CLLDART IMMUNE SYSTEM Topics in this class include: addictions and eating disorders, osteoporosis and bone disorders, antibiotics DNA testing and much more. Day & Time: WEDNESDAYS, 11am Instructor: Dr. Roberta Hayes Join us here, on Zoom Meeting ID: 953 3063 9439 Passcode: CLLDED EVIDENCE BASED TAI CHI FOR ARTHRITIS 2 This Evidence based class will include exercises to reduce Arthritis, increase flexibility and mobility, improve your balance, and breathing to offer you fun and enjoyment while learning Tai Chi forms. Day & Time: WEDNESDAYS, 11am Instructor: Lisa Lubarsky Join us here, on Zoom Meeting ID: 965 8552 4160 Passcode: CLLDFIT SERENITY Relax and settle in as you learn to manage your way to serenity during a challenging time. Key Benefits. Reduces stress. Improves stability. Improves body alignment. Increases joint Mobility and total overall emotional health. Day & Time: WEDNESDAYS, 12pm Instructor: Lisa Lubarsky Join us here, on Zoom Meeting ID: 948 3468 0320 Passcode: CLLDFIT CONVERSATIONAL HEBREW If you do not have the time or skills to master the vast vocabulary and unique character of Hebrew, the class will enable, and enhance your ability to speak Hebrew by focusing on pronunciation. Day & Time: WEDNESDAYS, 12pm Instructor: Mark Spiritus Join us here, on Zoom Meeting ID: 991 8568 3938 Passcode: CLLDED CURRENT EVENTS This class will focus on current events and topics including, but not limited to politics, world affairs, psychology and human relations. Day & Time: WEDNESDAYS, 1-2:30pm Instructor: Henry Plotkin Join us here, on Zoom Meeting ID: 969 4990 9268 Passcode: CLLDED COMEDY CLUB We’ll be telling funny anecdotes and jokes, and participants of the class are invited to tell them too. It’ll be classy: No "X-rated" humor or anything disparaging to racial, religious, or political groups. At this time, a good laugh is really needed. Day & Time: THURSDAYS, 10-11am Instructor: Emily & Allen Cohen Join us here, on Zoom Meeting ID: 946 2491 8581 Passcode: CLLDART PILATES 2 Increase strength and flexibility while you lengthen and strengthen your body using core muscles through a series of non-impact gentle postures. Day & Time: THURSDAYS, 10am Instructor: Lina Taliercio Join us here, on Zoom Meeting ID: 964 6679 8544 Passcode: CLLDFIT TEACHING YIDDISH, BEGINNERS THROUGH INTERMEDIATE Yiddish for beginners through intermediate, sprinkled with humor, folk tales, proverbs and folk songs. Day & Time: THURSDAYS, 11am Instructor: Sue Ehrlich Join us here, on Zoom Meeting ID: 939 3006 4205 Passcode: CLLDED ZUMBA GOLD Interactive dance class with a certified instructor who will teach ethnic dance routines for a fun workout that will tone and sculpt your body. Day & Time: THURSDAYS, 11am Instructor: Deborah Nalitt Join us here, on Zoom Meeting ID: 971 8927 6917 Passcode: CLLDFIT ART OF DOCUMENTARY Armchair Travel Documentaries for this semester. Let's sit back, relax and virtually enjoy traveling during this unprecedented time. Day & Time: THURSDAYS, 11:15am-12:45pm Instructor: Beth Siegel-Graf Join us here, on Zoom Meeting ID: 932 0087 5098 Passcode: CLLDART SWEAT N SCULPT 2 Karen’s low impact class strengthens your cardiovascular system with simple aerobic movements. Light weight may be used for total body toning. You’ll have so much fun; You won’t realize how much you’re really working! Day & Time: THURSDAYS, 12pm Instructor: Karen Raden Join us here, on Zoom Meeting ID: 991 9119 1106 Passcode: CLLDFIT MAGNIFICA ITALIA Origin of the Italian people. Some history from antiquity to the 21st century. Mighty contributions of Italians to world culture: Literature, art, music, opera, cuisine, science, and engineering. The influence of Latin on western languages. Day & Time: THURSDAYS, 12:30pm Instructor: Fulvio Corti Join us here, on Zoom Meeting ID: 969 6340 3662 Passcode: CLLDED CHAIR YOGA Chair Yoga is an adapted form of Yoga that makes it accessible to everyone. Chair Yoga allows you to modify Yoga moves based on your Mobility, Health, and Ability level, using a chair. Day & Time: FRIDAYS, 10am Instructor: Joanie Sobsey Join us here, on Zoom Meeting ID: 951 7046 6404 Passcode: CLLDFIT ART OF BROADWAY, PART 1 Explore the origins and background of NY Theater. Follow the history of the Broadway stage through stories about the men and women who made the NY theater scene so successful. Day & Time: FRIDAYS, 11-11:45am Instructor: Fred Grieco Join us here, on Zoom Meeting ID: 115 119 374 Passcode: 265999 ART OF BROADWAY, PART 2 Explore the origins and background of NY Theater. Follow the history of the Broadway stage through stories about the men and women who made the NY theater scene so successful. Day & Time: FRIDAYS, 11:45am-12:30pm Instructor: Fred Grieco Join us here, on Zoom Meeting ID: 115 119 374 Passcode: 265999 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR IPHONE This class is for iPhone beginners. It will assist participants in getting to know and use their iPhone. Learn how to text, take and edit photos, use GPS, e-mail, use social media. Day & Time: FRIDAYS, 12pm Instructor: Sara Jacobson Join us here, on Zoom Meeting ID: 773 7132 4904 Passcode: 810328 EXILE AND REDEMPTION Book of Exodus The theme of exile and redemption in the book of Exodus is a spiritual outline for man’s journey and mission in the world. In this class we will explore the book of Exodus and its major themes with special emphasis during the month of March on spiritual insights into the Passover Haggadah. Day & Time: FRIDAYS, 12:30pm Instructor: Rabbi Garner Join us here, on Zoom Meeting ID: 995 1297 8954 Passcode: CLLDED HANDS ON PHOTOGRAPHY Students in this course will be introduced to the basic camera functions and the concepts of framing and exposure. Students will explore their own creative perspectives while getting hands-on experience. A digital camera is required for this course. Day & Time: FRIDAYS, 1:30-2:30pm Instructor: Sara Jacobson Join us here, on Zoom Meeting ID: 742 1869 9170 Passcode: 565749 IMPROV CLASS WITH MONA VALORE Would you like to keep your brain cells active, learn to think on your feet, and have fun all at the same time? Well, if you’re willing to take some risks and use your imagination, you can do just that as you crease improvisational theater on the spur of the moment. No lines to memorize, no stage fright to deal with…just pure creative fun. Day & Time: FRIDAYS, 1:30pm Instructor: Mona Valore Join us here, on Zoom Meeting ID: 914 2482 0467 Passcode: CLLDED UPCOMING EVENTS
As always, there's something for everyone at the J! Check out these great upcoming events! - Vision and Falls Seminar Wednesday, January 6, 11am Changes in your vision can put you at risk for a fall – changes can happen quickly or over time. It is important to have your vision checked at least once a year, or immediately if you have a sudden change. We have invited Dr. Xuan Ding, Geriatric Medicine Physician at Bellevue Hospital Center, to tell us more. “SEE” YOU THERE! Join us on Zoom! Dial in: 646.754.2524 Meeting ID: 734 278 516 - SAJE Presents... Jewish Film Series with Dr. Julia Wagner Sundays, through February 7, 12pm Don't miss our SAJE Jewish Film Series with Dr. Julia Wagner! In this online course, we will explore representations of the Jewish experience on screen from early silent films to today, from Hollywood to Israel. Join us on Sunday for Part Two: Holocaust Films. This lecture will focus on major movements and ethical representations of the Holocaust. Upcoming topics include Israeli cinema, Jewish masculinity, and Jewish women in film. Tickets are $12 per lecture or $50 for the series. Zoom information to follow registration. Remember, if you miss any of the lectures, your ticket also provides access to recordings you can watch at any time! Learn more about the lecture topics & register here. - Music Making for Families featuring Music With Patrick FREE DEMO: Monday, January 11, 12pm Please join Mr. Patrick, his guitar and his silly puppet friends for a fun-filled, family-friendly performance that will have families singing, laughing, clapping and dancing around the room. Check out a special message from Mr. Patrick here! The demo session of this new program is FREE! Email Ela Seeley at ESeeley@SIJCC.com to register. Zoom information to follow registration. - SAJE Presents... Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Lecture Series Tuesdays, January 12 & January 19, 2pm Join us for a virtual lecture series on Israel with two outstanding professors from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev! On January 12, Dr. Edo Bar-Zeev will present on How Israel Became a Trailblazer in a Water-Starved World. On January 19, Professor Guy Ben-Porat will discuss Policing Citizens: Minority Policy in Israel. Tickets are $15 per lecture or $25 for both lectures. Zoom information to follow registration. Purchase tickets here. - The Golden Age of the Original Movie Musical Wednesday, January 13, 1pm Escape into the Technicolor world of the 1950s Hollywood movie musical! A true American art form, these films will have you dancing on the ceiling like Fred Astaire & hanging off of lampposts like Gene Kelly in no time! So, "Come on, get happy!" and join Sam & Candy Caponegro for a fabulous lecture! Tickets are $10 and can be purchased here. Zoom information to follow registration. - Check out our Program Guide—your guide to everything going on, in-person and virtually, in our community this fall! IN THE NEWS Thank You: Staten Islanders 4 Staten Island We are so proud to have been part of Staten Islanders 4 Staten Island this holiday season! This initiative, led by Eden II and the Pride Center of Staten Island, helped feed 4,300 Staten Islanders while supporting local restaurants impacted by the pandemic. Thanks to your generous donations, along with a donation from Elvis Duran and Alex Carr, B&Y Catering was able to make and deliver Glatt Kosher meals to 125 people in need from our JCC for Hanukkah! We hope that we all carry the same spirit of helping those in need into this new year! - Getting Healthy in 2021 Health professionals suggest that in addition to taking preventative measures like wearing a mask and social distancing, one of the best things you can do to protect yourself during the pandemic is to get in shape. Now is the time to make going to the JCC's Fitness Center one of your New Year's resolutions! Check out our latest blog post on the physical and mental health benefits of visiting the gym in 2021! If you aren't already a member of the J, you can join here for 50% off an annual membership and access our Fitness Center, Indoor Pool, and Outdoor & Virtual Fitness Classes! - CLLD Grab & Go Meals Update We would like to thank Sunrise Senior Living for sponsoring our initiative to continue feeding seniors in 2021! If you are in need of assistance, please contact the CLLD office at 718.517.7445. Individuals who have not yet received a meal delivery from the Department for the Aging must call 311 to enroll. - Staten Island: Stay Strong, Stay Safe With the second wave of the pandemic upon us, it's more important than ever that we stay safe and strong this holiday season. Let's keep our community in good health and safeguard one another so that we can all live, work, learn, and play with confidence. We've partnered with the Staten Island Not for Profit Association to be part of the #SIStayStrongStaySafe campaign. We encourage you join us by taking the pledge here and encouraging your networks to do their part! For additional resources, check out this digital toolkit! - Mask Up "Wear a mask for me so I can get back to the JCC!" Check out this special message about wearing masks from our friends at the JCC! If we all do our part and wear our masks, we can help our in-person programs stay open and get back to the regular programs we love sooner. Follow these additional precautions to protect yourself and others from COVID-19:
WELLNESS Virtual Tai Chi Classes Join us for virtual Tai Chi classes with Lisa! These classes include exercises to improve your balance, breathing, and flexibility to offer you fun and enjoyment while learning Tai Chi forms. We offer weekly sessions on Mondays and Wednesdays. Zoom information for each session is as follows. Mondays, 11am: Evidence Based Tai Chi for Arthritis 1 Join us on Zoom here Meeting ID: 926 0178 9469 Passcode: CLLDFIT Wednesdays, 11am: Evidence Based Tai Chi for Arthritis 2 Join us on Zoom here Meeting ID: 965 8552 4160 Passcode: CLLDFIT - Virtual Yoga Class Sundays, 11am-12:15pm Join us for a new virtual yoga class, open to all JCC and CLLD members! The class will meet weekly on Zoom and will include deep relaxation, breathing exercises, and meditation along with the physical practice of yoga. In addition to a yoga mat, we recommend that you also have 2 blankets, a pillow, a strap, and a yoga block or thick book. Join us on Zoom here! - Virtual Chair Yoga Classes Fridays, 10am We are excited to bring you a new virtual chair yoga class, open to all JCC and CLLD members! Chair yoga is a gentle, relaxing practice that can help you improve your core strength and balance. Join us on Zoom here. Meeting ID: 951 7046 6404 Password: CLLDFIT - Easy New Year's Resolutions Check out these 6 simple New Year's resolutions that you can accomplish without leaving the house! Make 2021 the year for a healthier you! - Ongoing Classes & At-Home Workouts We are so excited to announce several NEW virtual classes open to all CLLD and JCC members! These low-impact classes will help you get moving and stay fit at home! Check out our website for a full schedule of all our virtual wellness programming! Check out our website for a full schedule of all of our virtual wellness programming! Check out this link for a variety of workouts you can do from the comfort of your own home at any time! SPORTS Winter Tennis Session Register for classes, drop-in sessions, and private lessons here! - Core 24 Winter Programs Our Core 24 Basketball Academy winter programs are starting soon! We offer classes and lessons for players in all grades, as well as our NEW Core 24 Sports Mentoring Program for children who are new to sports. Learn more and register here! - Winter Gymnastics Session Our winter gymnastics session begins this week! Learn more and register here. For more information, please contact Mary Fontana at 917.975.5347 or mfontana@sijcc.com. AQUATICS Lifeguard Certification Courses Want to learn skills that will help you save lives? Become a certified lifeguard! We have lifeguard certification courses, as well as re-certification courses, starting soon! Learn more here. ARTS AND CULTURE Did you know? If you miss one of our amazing virtual seminars, you can still purchase a ticket to watch it on demand! Tickets for past and upcoming virtual programs are available here! - Soul To Soul Monday, January 18, 4pm Join us for an electrifying virtual concert celebrating the music and shared experiences of the African American and Jewish communities. This exhilarating and moving musical event, which previously played annually to sold out houses across the US and around the world, will premiere online for the first time on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. This event is presented in partnership with the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene, the company which brought Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish to the stage. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased here. A portion of proceeds will support the JCC of Staten Island. After this content becomes available on January 18 at 4pm, you'll have 7 days to start watching. Once you begin, you'll have 7 days to finish watching. - SAJE Presents... Broadway's Great Jewish Composing Teams with Fred Grieco Wednesdays, January 27-February 17, 7pm Join Fred Grieco for a discussion of the legendary Jewish composing teams who helped define the Broadway musical. This 4-part series will cover Rodgers & Hammerstein, Lerner & Loewe, Comden & Green, and Kander & Ebb. Don't miss it! Tickets are $12 per lecture or $40 for the series. Zoom information to follow registration. Purchase tickets here. - Visit the National Museum of American Jewish History Visit the National Museum of American Jewish History without leaving home! Check out the museum's digital collection here! - Ongoing Cultural Arts Classes We miss all of our enriching Cultural Arts classes, but we are so excited to be able to offer some of them virtually! Check out our website for a full schedule of all of our virtual programming! MUSIC Music Institute Open for In-Person Lessons The Dorothy Delson Kuhn Music Institute has officially re-opened for individual, in-person instrumental lessons! Lessons will take place on weekdays, Monday through Friday, between 3pm-7pm. Spaces are limited, so make sure to register early. Sign up here! All lessons will follow CDC guidelines. Read more about precautions we are taking to ensure the health and safety of our students and staff here. We look forward to seeing our musicians in person again soon! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ela Seeley at ESeeley@sijcc.com. - Scholarship Opportunities We have several scholarship opportunities available for deserving music students! Partial scholarships are open to students entering grades 5-12 who have some prior training on their instrument. Our Harmony Club scholarship program is open to highly motivated students in grades 9-12. “Harmony Club” students will take free private lessons and ensemble classes. Students will also participate in master classes, and solo and group recitals. This program is made possible through a grant from UJA-Federation of New York. To apply for scholarship programs, please email a 1-2 minute performance audition video to Ela Seeley, Music Institute Director, at eseeley@SIJCC.com. Learn more about the programs here. - Musical Heritage: Paganini Explore the musical heritage of violin virtuoso and composer Niccolo Paganini with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. Watch here. KIDS AND FAMILIES Paper Quilting Make a paper quilt using materials around your house with this fun activity from the Staten Island Museum! SUNRISE DAY CAMP Sterling Optical Fundraiser Help us envision an amazing summer for kids with cancer and their siblings! Visit Sterling Optical at 2626 Hylan Boulevard* and save 15% when you donate to Sunrise Day Camp-Staten Island! *This promotion is only valid at the Sterling Optical located on Hylan Boulevard. SOCIAL SERVICES Connect to Recovery Check out this great SILive feature on Connect to Recovery! Connect to Recovery is our one-stop shop for all of resources you need to help you through these difficult times. For more information about Connect to Recovery services, contact Carolyn at COVID19@sijcc.com or 718.475.5264. - COVID-19 Bereavement Support Group New group forming soon UJA-Federation of New York’s Partners in Caring presents a virtual Covid-19 bereavement support group for family caregivers. Please contact Karen Factor at KFactor@sijcc.com or 718.508.3884 to register. - Volunteer for the JCC's Kosher Food Pantry Since the pandemic began, our Kosher Food Pantry has been serving 4-5 times its typical recipients. With such an increase in need for food assistance, we also need additional volunteers to help us feed local families. Volunteers can help with various jobs including distribution to families, stocking shelves, packing food packages, and more. Please contact Neshama Marcus at nmarcus@SIJCC.com or 718.475.5228 if you would like to help. Thank you! - Free ESL and HSE Classes If you need assistance with the English Language, you should take advantage of this FREE Program on Staten Island! We offer online morning and night classes, and our staff is always here to help get you where you need to be! Come and join us for a great opportunity to advance your language skills! If you have any questions, please call us at 718.508.3885 If you are looking to get your high school equivalency diploma, you can join our online program for free!* Call us at 718.508.3895 Or email us at hcirnigliaro@sijcc.com for more information *Students must be 18 years old or older, and no longer enrolled in High School - Online Learning for Career Development The New York State Department of Labor has partnered with Coursera to offer free online courses that can help you build your skills and advance your career. Learn more and register here. COMMUNITY EVENTS If you're interested in listing your community event or advertising in J at Home, please contact Allison Cohen at ACohen@sijcc.com. - Be sure to check out these additional programs from our friends at other organizations around the country! 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! Navigating the Media: Always Consider the Source Wednesday, January 6, 7:30pm In today’s media maze, it can be challenging to understand the reliability of the content. Media literacy, recognizing misinformation/disinformation and fake news, has become more important than ever. International expert, Emmy Award-winning freelance journalist and Assistant Director at Trusting News, Lynn Walsh and moderator, retired CBS News White House Correspondent, Peter Maer will present and discuss this important topic. Watch here. An Honest Conversation About Aging with Joan Lunden Sunday, January 10, 7:30pm An award-winning journalist, bestselling author, motivational speaker, and women’s health & wellness advocate, Joan Lunden has been a trusted voice in homes for more than 30 years. For nearly two decades, Lunden greeted viewers each morning on Good Morning America bringing insight to the day’s top stories. As the longest-running female host ever on early morning television, Lunden reported from 26 countries, covered 5 presidents, 5 Olympics, and kept Americans up to date on how to care for their homes, their families, and their health. She will discuss her latest book and discuss embracing each phase of life. Watch here. The Ultimate Comfort Food Makeover with Julie Albert and Lisa Gnat Monday, January 11, 7:30pm Looking to ditch your deep fryer but still longing to satisfy your comfort food cravings? Tune in for tasty tips, tricks, and recipes! Watch here. Takeout Recipes Made Healthy with Julie Albert and Lisa Gnat Monday, January 18, 7:30pm Step back from the takeout menu. Yes, take a giant step back because your New Year's resolutions (Eat Healthier! Save Money! Cook More!) just got way easier to keep. With these healthy spins on traditionally fat and preservative-laden takeout-inspired eats, you'll quickly and easily discover that there's no place like home (cooking). Watch here. On behalf of the Board and Staff of the JCC, we wish you a happy and healthy New Year!
- UPCOMING EVENTS As always, there's something for everyone at the J! Check out these great upcoming events! - SAJE Presents... Jewish Film Series with Dr. Julia Wagner Sundays, January 3 - February 7, 12pm We can't wait to kick off our SAJE Jewish Film Series with Dr. Julia Wagner THIS WEEKEND! Over the next 5 weeks, we will explore representations of the Jewish experience on screen from early silent films to today, from Hollywood to Israel. Join us on Sunday for Part One: What Makes a Jewish Film Jewish? This lecture will focus on early silent film & classic Hollywood. Upcoming topics include Holocaust films, Israeli cinema, Jewish masculinity, and Jewish women in film. Tickets are $12 per lecture or $50 for the series. Zoom information to follow registration. Remember, if you miss any of the lectures, your ticket also provides access to recordings you can watch at any time! Learn more about the lecture topics & register here. - The Extreme Magic of Eric Wilzig Sunday, January 3, 12:30pm We invite individuals with memory loss, their caregivers, and family members to join us for a free, virtual magic and illusion show with Eric Wilzig! Eric has performed on America's Got Talent and several talk shows. To learn a few magic tricks of your own, bring a deck of cards and 2 rubber bands. To register, please contact Leah Wasserman at LWasserman@sijcc.com or 718.508.3880. Zoom Meeting ID: 890 6543 0814 Passcode: 1234 Caregiver Support Center is funded in part by grants from the New York State Department of Health and New York City Department for the Aging. - Check out our Fall Program Guide—your guide to everything going on, in-person and virtually, in our community this fall! IN THE NEWS CLLD Grab & Go Meals Update We would like to thank Sunrise Senior Living for sponsoring our initiative to continue feeding seniors in 2021! Due to New Year's Eve, we are cancelling pickup for Grab-and-Go meals today, December 31. If you are in need of assistance, please contact the CLLD office at 718.517.7445. Individuals who have not yet received a meal delivery from the Department for the Aging must call 311 to enroll. - Staten Island: Stay Strong, Stay Safe With the second wave of the pandemic upon us, it's more important than ever that we stay safe and strong this holiday season. Let's keep our community in good health and safeguard one another so that we can all live, work, learn, and play with confidence. We've partnered with the Staten Island Not for Profit Association to be part of the #SIStayStrongStaySafe campaign. We encourage you join us by taking the pledge here and encouraging your networks to do their part! For additional resources, check out this digital toolkit! - Mask Up "Wear a mask for me so I can get back to the JCC!" Check out this special message about wearing masks from our friends at the JCC! If we all do our part and wear our masks, we can help our in-person programs stay open and get back to the regular programs we love sooner. Follow these additional precautions to protect yourself and others from COVID-19:
- In Tuesday’s J at Home, we mistakenly left out our friend Maureen Dubison from a story about our CLLD participants. We look forward to seeing Maureen and our other CLLD participants in person again when programs reopen! WELLNESS Virtual Tai Chi Classes Join us for virtual Tai Chi classes with Lisa! These classes include exercises to improve your balance, breathing, and flexibility to offer you fun and enjoyment while learning Tai Chi forms. We offer weekly sessions on Mondays and Wednesdays. Zoom information for each session is as follows. Mondays, 11am: Evidence Based Tai Chi for Arthritis 1 Join us on Zoom here Meeting ID: 926 0178 9469 Passcode: CLLDFIT Wednesdays, 11am: Evidence Based Tai Chi for Arthritis 2 Join us on Zoom here Meeting ID: 965 8552 4160 Passcode: CLLDFIT - Virtual Yoga Class Sundays, 11am-12:15pm Join us for a new virtual yoga class, open to all JCC and CLLD members! The class will meet weekly on Zoom and will include deep relaxation, breathing exercises, and meditation along with the physical practice of yoga. In addition to a yoga mat, we recommend that you also have 2 blankets, a pillow, a strap, and a yoga block or thick book. Join us on Zoom here! - Virtual Chair Yoga Classes Fridays, 10am We are excited to bring you a new virtual chair yoga class, open to all JCC and CLLD members! Chair yoga is a gentle, relaxing practice that can help you improve your core strength and balance. Join us on Zoom here. Meeting ID: 951 7046 6404 Password: CLLDFIT - Getting Healthy in 2021 Health professionals suggest that in addition to taking preventative measures like wearing a mask and social distancing, one of the best things you can do to protect yourself during the pandemic is to get in shape. Now is the time to make going to the JCC's Fitness Center one of your New Year's resolutions! Check out our latest blog post on the physical and mental health benefits of visiting the gym in 2021! If you aren't already a member of the J, you can join here for 50% off an annual membership and access our Fitness Center, Indoor Pool, and Outdoor & Virtual Fitness Classes! - Ongoing Classes & At-Home Workouts We are so excited to announce several NEW virtual classes open to all CLLD and JCC members! These low-impact classes will help you get moving and stay fit at home! Check out our website for a full schedule of all our virtual wellness programming! Check out our website for a full schedule of all of our virtual wellness programming! Check out this link for a variety of workouts you can do from the comfort of your own home at any time! SPORTS Winter Tennis Session Our open house is on Sunday, January 3 from 9-10am at the Bernikow JCC. We welcome new students of all ages! Register for classes, drop-in sessions, and private lessons here! - Core 24 Winter Programs Our Core 24 Basketball Academy winter programs are starting soon! We offer classes and lessons for players in all grades, as well as our NEW Core 24 Sports Mentoring Program for children who are new to sports. Learn more here! Registration will open the day before classes start. - Did you know? If you miss one of our amazing virtual seminars, you can still purchase a ticket to watch it on demand! Tickets for past and upcoming virtual programs are available here! ARTS AND CULTURE SAJE Presents... Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Lecture Series Tuesdays, January 12 & January 19, 2pm Join us for a virtual lecture series on Israel with two outstanding professors from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev! On January 12, Dr. Edo Bar-Zeev will present on How Israel Became a Trailblazer in a Water-Starved World. On January 19, Professor Guy Ben-Porat will discuss Policing Citizens: Minority Policy in Israel. Tickets are $15 per lecture or $25 for both lectures. Zoom information to follow registration. Purchase tickets here. - Soul To Soul Monday, January 18, 4pm Join us for an electrifying virtual concert celebrating the music and shared experiences of the African American and Jewish communities. This exhilarating and moving musical event, which previously played annually to sold out houses across the US and around the world, will premiere online for the first time on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. This event is presented in partnership with the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene, the company which brought Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish to the stage. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased here. A portion of proceeds will support the JCC of Staten Island. After this content becomes available on January 18 at 4pm, you'll have 7 days to start watching. Once you begin, you'll have 7 days to finish watching. - SAJE Presents... Broadway's Great Jewish Composing Teams with Fred Grieco Wednesdays, January 27-February 17, 7pm Join Fred Grieco for a discussion of the legendary Jewish composing teams who helped define the Broadway musical. This 4-part series will cover Rodgers & Hammerstein, Lerner & Loewe, Comden & Green, and Kander & Ebb. Don't miss it! Tickets are $12 per lecture or $40 for the series. Zoom information to follow registration. Purchase tickets here. - Virtual New Year's Eve Tune in here tonight for virtual concerts and camera views of Times Square as we get ready to ring in the New Year from home! - Ongoing Cultural Arts Classes We miss all of our enriching Cultural Arts classes, but we are so excited to be able to offer some of them virtually! Check out our website for a full schedule of all of our virtual programming! MUSIC Music Making for Families featuring Music With Patrick FREE DEMO: Monday, January 11, 12pm Please join Mr. Patrick, his guitar and his silly puppet friends for a fun-filled, family-friendly performance that will have families singing, laughing, clapping and dancing around the room. Check out a special message from Mr. Patrick here! The demo session of this new program is FREE! Email Ela Seeley at ESeeley@SIJCC.com to register. Zoom information to follow registration. - The Golden Age of the Original Movie Musical Wednesday, January 13, 1pm Escape into the Technicolor world of the 1950s Hollywood movie musical! A true American art form, these films will have you dancing on the ceiling like Fred Astaire & hanging off of lampposts like Gene Kelly in no time! So, "Come on, get happy!" and join Sam & Candy Caponegro for a fabulous lecture! Tickets are $10 and can be purchased here. Zoom information to follow registration. - Music Institute Open for In-Person Lessons The Dorothy Delson Kuhn Music Institute has officially re-opened for individual, in-person instrumental lessons! Lessons will take place on weekdays, Monday through Friday, between 3pm-7pm. Spaces are limited, so make sure to register early. Sign up here! All lessons will follow CDC guidelines. Read more about precautions we are taking to ensure the health and safety of our students and staff here. We look forward to seeing our musicians in person again soon! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ela Seeley at ESeeley@sijcc.com. - Scholarship Opportunities We have several scholarship opportunities available for deserving music students! Partial scholarships are open to students entering grades 5-12 who have some prior training on their instrument. Our Harmony Club scholarship program is open to highly motivated students in grades 9-12. “Harmony Club” students will take free private lessons and ensemble classes. Students will also participate in master classes, and solo and group recitals. This program is made possible through a grant from UJA-Federation of New York. To apply for scholarship programs, please email a 1-2 minute performance audition video to Ela Seeley, Music Institute Director, at eseeley@SIJCC.com. Learn more about the programs here. - Auld Lang Syne Watch Isabel Leonard perform the New Year's standard "Auld Lang Syne" with members of the MET Orchestra here. - PBS Great Performances - From Vienna: The New Year's Celebration 2021 Tune in to PBS tomorrow night at 9pm for the annual New Year's performance by the Vienna Philharmonic! The performance will also be available to stream here on Saturday. KIDS AND FAMILIES Virtual Storytime Check out this New Year's themed virtual storytime, Squirrel's New Year's Resolution! - Ratatouille the Musical Creative TikTok users came up with a musical adaptation of the beloved Pixar film Ratatouille while spending time at home these past few months. Stream the Broadway-caliber virtual production here this weekend! Tickets are "contribute-what-you-can," with proceeds benefitting The Actor's Fund. SUNRISE DAY CAMP Sterling Optical Fundraiser Help us envision an amazing summer for kids with cancer and their siblings! Visit Sterling Optical at 2626 Hylan Boulevard* and save 15% when you donate to Sunrise Day Camp-Staten Island! *This promotion is only valid at the Sterling Optical located on Hylan Boulevard. SOCIAL SERVICES Connect to Recovery Check out this great SILive feature on Connect to Recovery! Connect to Recovery is our one-stop shop for all of resources you need to help you through these difficult times. For more information about Connect to Recovery services, contact Carolyn at COVID19@sijcc.com or 718.475.5264. - COVID-19 Bereavement Support Group New group forming soon UJA-Federation of New York’s Partners in Caring presents a virtual Covid-19 bereavement support group for family caregivers. Please contact Karen Factor at KFactor@sijcc.com or 718.508.3884 to register. - Volunteer for the JCC's Kosher Food Pantry Since the pandemic began, our Kosher Food Pantry has been serving 4-5 times its typical recipients. With such an increase in need for food assistance, we also need additional volunteers to help us feed local families. Volunteers can help with various jobs including distribution to families, stocking shelves, packing food packages, and more. Please contact Neshama Marcus at nmarcus@SIJCC.com or 718.475.5228 if you would like to help. Thank you! - Free ESL and HSE Classes If you need assistance with the English Language, you should take advantage of this FREE Program on Staten Island! We offer online morning and night classes, and our staff is always here to help get you where you need to be! Come and join us for a great opportunity to advance your language skills! If you have any questions, please call us at 718.508.3885 If you are looking to get your high school equivalency diploma, you can join our online program for free!* Call us at 718.508.3895 Or email us at hcirnigliaro@sijcc.com for more information *Students must be 18 years old or older, and no longer enrolled in High School - Online Learning for Career Development The New York State Department of Labor has partnered with Coursera to offer free online courses that can help you build your skills and advance your career. Learn more and register here. COMMUNITY EVENTS If you're interested in listing your community event or advertising in J at Home, please contact Allison Cohen at ACohen@sijcc.com. - Be sure to check out these additional programs from our friends at other organizations around the country! 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! Navigating the Media: Always Consider the Source Wednesday, January 6, 7:30pm In today’s media maze, it can be challenging to understand the reliability of the content. Media literacy, recognizing misinformation/disinformation and fake news, has become more important than ever. International expert, Emmy Award-winning freelance journalist and Assistant Director at Trusting News, Lynn Walsh and moderator, retired CBS News White House Correspondent, Peter Maer will present and discuss this important topic. Watch here. An Honest Conversation About Aging with Joan Lunden Sunday, January 10, 7:30pm An award-winning journalist, bestselling author, motivational speaker, and women’s health & wellness advocate, Joan Lunden has been a trusted voice in homes for more than 30 years. For nearly two decades, Lunden greeted viewers each morning on Good Morning America bringing insight to the day’s top stories. As the longest-running female host ever on early morning television, Lunden reported from 26 countries, covered 5 presidents, 5 Olympics, and kept Americans up to date on how to care for their homes, their families, and their health. She will discuss her latest book and discuss embracing each phase of life. Watch here. The Ultimate Comfort Food Makeover with Julie Albert and Lisa Gnat Monday, January 11, 7:30pm Looking to ditch your deep fryer but still longing to satisfy your comfort food cravings? Tune in for tasty tips, tricks, and recipes! Watch here. Takeout Recipes Made Healthy with Julie Albert and Lisa Gnat Monday, January 18, 7:30pm Step back from the takeout menu. Yes, take a giant step back because your New Year's resolutions (Eat Healthier! Save Money! Cook More!) just got way easier to keep. With these healthy spins on traditionally fat and preservative-laden takeout-inspired eats, you'll quickly and easily discover that there's no place like home (cooking). Watch here. UPCOMING EVENTS
As always, there's something for everyone at the J! Check out these great upcoming events! - Staten Islanders 4 Staten Island - Help Feed Families in Need for the Holidays! The JCC is proud to partner with Eden II and the Pride Center of Staten Island on the Staten Islanders for Staten Island initiative! Thank you to everyone who has donated! We would also like to thank Elvis Duran and Alex Carr for their generous donation to help bring holiday meals for those in need. Thanks to these donations, B&Y Catering was able to make and deliver Glatt Kosher meals to 125 people this Hanukkah! - TOMORROW: Sentimental Journey: Exploring the History of American Song, 7:30pm Don't miss Part 4 of our fabulous Sentimental Journey lecture series with musician and composer Gary Negbaur! Tomorrow, the journey continues with the sounds of the 1970s and beyond! Tickets are $10 per lecture or $35 for the entire series. Zoom information to follow registration. If you missed any of the lectures, your ticket also provides access to recordings you can watch at any time! Register here. - SAJE Presents... Jewish Film Series with Dr. Julia Wagner Sundays, January 3 - February 7, 12pm We can't wait to kick off our SAJE Jewish Film Series with Dr. Julia Wagner THIS WEEKEND! Over the next 5 weeks, we will explore representations of the Jewish experience on screen from early silent films to today, from Hollywood to Israel. Join us on Sunday for Part One: What Makes a Jewish Film Jewish? This lecture will focus on early silent film & classic Hollywood. Upcoming topics include Holocaust films, Israeli cinema, Jewish masculinity, and Jewish women in film. Tickets are $12 per lecture or $50 for the series. Zoom information to follow registration. Remember, if you miss any of the lectures, your ticket also provides access to recordings you can watch at any time! Learn more about the lecture topics & register here. - The Extreme Magic of Eric Wilzig Sunday, January 3, 12:30pm We invite individuals with memory loss, their caregivers, and family members to join us for a free, virtual magic and illusion show with Eric Wilzig! Eric has performed on America's Got Talent and several talk shows. To learn a few magic tricks of your own, bring a deck of cards and 2 rubber bands. To register, please contact Leah Wasserman at LWasserman@sijcc.com or 718.508.3880. Zoom Meeting ID: 890 6543 0814 Passcode: 1234 Caregiver Support Center is funded in part by grants from the New York State Department of Health and New York City Department for the Aging. - Check out our Fall Program Guide—your guide to everything going on, in-person and virtually, in our community this fall! IN THE NEWS Our Participants in the News A few of our participants were recently featured in a moving news story on SILive! When the JCC first closed to the public in March, Roz Kurland, Aaron Richman, and Anita Diamond found themselves without their social outlet, so they began having socially-distant outdoor chats with friends from their neighborhood. They've continued the daily ritual throughout the pandemic and are looking forward to inviting some new friends to the J with them when their favorite in-person programs resume! Check out the full story here! - CLLD Grab & Go Meals Update We would like to thank Sunrise Senior Living for sponsoring our initiative to continue feeding seniors in 2021! Due to New Year's Eve, we are cancelling pickup for Grab-and-Go meals this Thursday, December 31. In order to make sure that everyone has enough food, this Wednesday, December 30, we will be giving out 4 meals per person, during pickup for Grab-and-Go meals. If you are in need of assistance, please contact the CLLD office at 718.517.7445. Individuals who have not yet received a meal delivery from the Department for the Aging must call 311 to enroll. - Staten Island: Stay Strong, Stay Safe With the second wave of the pandemic upon us, it's more important than ever that we stay safe and strong this holiday season. Let's keep our community in good health and safeguard one another so that we can all live, work, learn, and play with confidence. We've partnered with the Staten Island Not for Profit Association to be part of the #SIStayStrongStaySafe campaign. We encourage you join us by taking the pledge here and encouraging your networks to do their part! For additional resources, check out this digital toolkit! - Mask Up "Wear a mask for me so I can get back to the JCC!" Check out this special message about wearing masks from our friends at the JCC! If we all do our part and wear our masks, we can help our in-person programs stay open and get back to the regular programs we love sooner. Follow these additional precautions to protect yourself and others from COVID-19:
WELLNESS Virtual Yoga Class Sundays, 11am-12:15pm Join us for a new virtual yoga class, open to all JCC and CLLD members! The class will meet weekly on Zoom and will include deep relaxation, breathing exercises, and meditation along with the physical practice of yoga. In addition to a yoga mat, we recommend that you also have 2 blankets, a pillow, a strap, and a yoga block or thick book. Join us on Zoom here! - Virtual Chair Yoga Classes Fridays, 10am We are excited to bring you a new virtual chair yoga class, open to all JCC and CLLD members! Chair yoga is a gentle, relaxing practice that can help you improve your core strength and balance. Join us on Zoom here. Meeting ID: 951 7046 6404 Password: CLLDFIT - Beginner Cardio Interval Workout This cardio interval workout is great for seniors and for those just starting out on their fitness journey! - Ongoing Classes & At-Home Workouts We are so excited to announce several NEW virtual classes open to all CLLD and JCC members! These low-impact classes will help you get moving and stay fit at home! Check out our website for a full schedule of all our virtual wellness programming! Check out our website for a full schedule of all of our virtual wellness programming! Check out this link for a variety of workouts you can do from the comfort of your own home at any time! SPORTS Drop-In Tennis Sessions Our winter tennis session starts soon! Learn more here. Registration will open a week before the start date. - Core 24 Winter Programs Learn about our upcoming Core 24 Basketball Academy programs here. Registration will open a week before the start date. ARTS AND CULTURE Did you know? If you miss one of our amazing virtual seminars, you can still purchase a ticket to watch it on demand! Tickets for past and upcoming virtual programs are available here! - SAJE Presents... Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Lecture Series Tuesdays, January 12 & January 19, 2pm Join us for a virtual lecture series on Israel with two outstanding professors from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev! On January 12, Dr. Edo Bar-Zeev will present on How Israel Became a Trailblazer in a Water-Starved World. On January 19, Professor Guy Ben-Porat will discuss Policing Citizens: Minority Policy in Israel. Tickets are $15 per lecture or $25 for both lectures. Zoom information to follow registration. Purchase tickets here. - Soul To Soul Monday, January 18, 4pm Join us for an electrifying virtual concert celebrating the music and shared experiences of the African American and Jewish communities. This exhilarating and moving musical event, which previously played annually to sold out houses across the US and around the world, will premiere online for the first time on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. This event is presented in partnership with the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene, the company which brought Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish to the stage. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased here. A portion of proceeds will support the JCC of Staten Island. After this content becomes available on January 18 at 4pm, you'll have 7 days to start watching. Once you begin, you'll have 7 days to finish watching. - SAJE Presents... Broadway's Great Jewish Composing Teams with Fred Grieco Wednesdays, January 27-February 17, 7pm Join Fred Grieco for a discussion of the legendary Jewish composing teams who helped define the Broadway musical. This 4-part series will cover Rodgers & Hammerstein, Lerner & Loewe, Comden & Green, and Kander & Ebb. Don't miss it! Tickets are $12 per lecture or $40 for the series. Zoom information to follow registration. Purchase tickets here. - Best Art Recreations Back in March, the #GettyMuseumChallenge invited fans to recreate their favorite artwork using people, pets, and objects found around their homes. Curators from the museum have picked their favorite entries. Check them out here! - Ongoing Cultural Arts Classes We miss all of our enriching Cultural Arts classes, but we are so excited to be able to offer some of them virtually! Check out our website for a full schedule of all of our virtual programming! MUSIC Music Making for Families featuring Music With Patrick FREE DEMO: Monday, January 11, 12pm Please join Mr. Patrick, his guitar and his silly puppet friends for a fun-filled, family-friendly performance that will have families singing, laughing, clapping and dancing around the room. Check out a special message from Mr. Patrick here! The demo session of this new program is FREE! Email Ela Seeley at ESeeley@SIJCC.com to register. Zoom information to follow registration. - The Golden Age of the Original Movie Musical Wednesday, January 13, 1pm Escape into the Technicolor world of the 1950s Hollywood movie musical! A true American art form, these films will have you dancing on the ceiling like Fred Astaire & hanging off of lampposts like Gene Kelly in no time! So, "Come on, get happy!" and join Sam & Candy Caponegro for a fabulous lecture! Tickets are $10 and can be purchased here. Zoom information to follow registration. - Music Institute Open for In-Person Lessons The Dorothy Delson Kuhn Music Institute has officially re-opened for individual, in-person instrumental lessons! Lessons will take place on weekdays, Monday through Friday, between 3pm-7pm. Spaces are limited, so make sure to register early. Sign up here! All lessons will follow CDC guidelines. Read more about precautions we are taking to ensure the health and safety of our students and staff here. We look forward to seeing our musicians in person again soon! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ela Seeley at ESeeley@sijcc.com. - Scholarship Opportunities We have several scholarship opportunities available for deserving music students! Partial scholarships are open to students entering grades 5-12 who have some prior training on their instrument. Our Harmony Club scholarship program is open to highly motivated students in grades 9-12. “Harmony Club” students will take free private lessons and ensemble classes. Students will also participate in master classes, and solo and group recitals. This program is made possible through a grant from UJA-Federation of New York. To apply for scholarship programs, please email a 1-2 minute performance audition video to Ela Seeley, Music Institute Director, at eseeley@SIJCC.com. Learn more about the programs here. - National Symphony Orchestra At Home: A Look Back Throughout the pandemic, members of the National Symphony Orchestra have been doing weekly performances from their homes. Check out this retrospective on some of their favorite virtual performances this year! KIDS AND FAMILIES Winter Diorama Check out this fun, virtual family art workshop from the Staten Island Museum! Create your own tiny winter world using your imagination and found materials. Get inspired by some of the most beautiful winter scenes in the museum collection, and make a magical miniature diorama all your own. SUNRISE DAY CAMP Sterling Optical Fundraiser Help us envision an amazing summer for kids with cancer and their siblings! Visit Sterling Optical at 2626 Hylan Boulevard* and save 15% when you donate to Sunrise Day Camp-Staten Island! *This promotion is only valid at the Sterling Optical located on Hylan Boulevard. SOCIAL SERVICES Connect to Recovery Check out this great SILive feature on Connect to Recovery! Connect to Recovery is our one-stop shop for all of resources you need to help you through these difficult times. For more information about Connect to Recovery services, contact Carolyn at COVID19@sijcc.com or 718.475.5264. - COVID-19 Bereavement Support Group New group forming soon UJA-Federation of New York’s Partners in Caring presents a virtual Covid-19 bereavement support group for family caregivers. Please contact Karen Factor at KFactor@sijcc.com or 718.508.3884 to register. - Volunteer for the JCC's Kosher Food Pantry Since the pandemic began, our Kosher Food Pantry has been serving 4-5 times its typical recipients. With such an increase in need for food assistance, we also need additional volunteers to help us feed local families. Volunteers can help with various jobs including distribution to families, stocking shelves, packing food packages, and more. Please contact Neshama Marcus at nmarcus@SIJCC.com or 718.475.5228 if you would like to help. Thank you! - Free ESL and HSE Classes If you need assistance with the English Language, you should take advantage of this FREE Program on Staten Island! We offer online morning and night classes, and our staff is always here to help get you where you need to be! Come and join us for a great opportunity to advance your language skills! If you have any questions, please call us at 718.508.3885 If you are looking to get your high school equivalency diploma, you can join our online program for free!* Call us at 718.508.3895 Or email us at hcirnigliaro@sijcc.com for more information *Students must be 18 years old or older, and no longer enrolled in High School - Online Learning for Career Development The New York State Department of Labor has partnered with Coursera to offer free online courses that can help you build your skills and advance your career. Learn more and register here. COMMUNITY EVENTS If you're interested in listing your community event or advertising in J at Home, please contact Allison Cohen at ACohen@sijcc.com. - Be sure to check out these additional programs from our friends at other organizations around the country! TODAY: Health Challenges Support Chat, 5pm Join a virtual conversation for cancer survivors and those who have serious illnesses, chronic health conditions, and health challenges. Exchange stories, tips, laughs, and frustrations about your life in your new normal, within a supportive online environment. Talk about books, articles and websites that have helped you on your journey. Join the conversation from wherever you are! Register here. 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! Navigating the Media: Always Consider the Source Wednesday, January 6, 7:30pm In today’s media maze, it can be challenging to understand the reliability of the content. Media literacy, recognizing misinformation/disinformation and fake news, has become more important than ever. International expert, Emmy Award-winning freelance journalist and Assistant Director at Trusting News, Lynn Walsh and moderator, retired CBS News White House Correspondent, Peter Maer will present and discuss this important topic. Watch here. An Honest Conversation About Aging with Joan Lunden Sunday, January 10, 7:30pm An award-winning journalist, bestselling author, motivational speaker, and women’s health & wellness advocate, Joan Lunden has been a trusted voice in homes for more than 30 years. For nearly two decades, Lunden greeted viewers each morning on Good Morning America bringing insight to the day’s top stories. As the longest-running female host ever on early morning television, Lunden reported from 26 countries, covered 5 presidents, 5 Olympics, and kept Americans up to date on how to care for their homes, their families, and their health. She will discuss her latest book and discuss embracing each phase of life. Watch here. The Ultimate Comfort Food Makeover with Julie Albert and Lisa Gnat Monday, January 11, 7:30pm Looking to ditch your deep fryer but still longing to satisfy your comfort food cravings? Tune in for tasty tips, tricks, and recipes! Watch here. Takeout Recipes Made Healthy with Julie Albert and Lisa Gnat Monday, January 18, 7:30pm Step back from the takeout menu. Yes, take a giant step back because your New Year's resolutions (Eat Healthier! Save Money! Cook More!) just got way easier to keep. With these healthy spins on traditionally fat and preservative-laden takeout-inspired eats, you'll quickly and easily discover that there's no place like home (cooking). Watch here. UPCOMING EVENTS
As always, there's something for everyone at the J! Check out these great upcoming events! - Staten Islanders 4 Staten Island - Help Feed Families in Need for the Holidays! The JCC is proud to partner with Eden II and the Pride Center of Staten Island on the Staten Islanders for Staten Island initiative! Thank you to everyone who has donated so far! We would also like to thank Elvis Duran and Alex Carr for their generous donation to help bring holiday meals for those in need. Thanks to these donations, we were able to provide Glatt Kosher meals for 125 people this Hanukkah! Even though Hanukkah is over, we are continuing the program throughout the holiday season. To donate a meal, call B&Y Catering at 718.475.5222 and let them know you are ordering a "Staten Islanders for Staten Island" meal package. Then, pay for the meal directly with the caterer. All meal packages will be delivered directly to families in need. To learn more about this wonderful new initiative that is helping feed those in need this holiday season while also helping struggling small businesses, check out this feature from NY1! - Core 24 Holiday Clinic Monday, December 28 & Tuesday, December 29, Bernikow JCC Don't miss our Core 24 Holiday Basketball Clinic next week! Join us for 3 on 3 scrimmages, skills and drills, contests, fun prizes, and a t-shirt! 5th to 8th grade: 9am-12pm Pre-K to 4th grade: 12:30pm-3:30pm 1 Day: $25 M / $30 NM 2 Days: $40 M / $50 NM Register here. - Sentimental Journey: Exploring the History of American Song Join us every Wednesday in December at 7:30pm! Don't miss Part 4 of our fabulous Sentimental Journey lecture series with musician and composer Gary Negbaur! Next Wednesday, the journey continues with the sounds of the 1970s and beyond! Tickets are $10 per lecture or $35 for the entire series. Zoom information to follow registration. If you miss any of the lectures, your ticket also provides access to recordings you can watch at any time! Register here. - Check out our Fall Program Guide—your guide to everything going on, in-person and virtually, in our community this fall! IN THE NEWS Toy Drives Benefit Children in Need this Holiday Season Last weekend, we spread some holiday cheer by giving out over 135 toys to kids in the Richmond Terrace community, in partnership with the Distinguished Gentlemen of Staten Island and the Richmond Terrace Residents' Association! We also recently hosted a toy drive for our Sunrise Day Camp-Staten Island families, presented by the David Harris Collection. Your generous support allowed us to deliver holiday toys and bring lots of smiles to children with cancer and their siblings this year! - CLLD Grab & Go Meals Update Due to Christmas Eve, we are cancelling pickup for Grab-and-Go meals today. CLLD Grab and Go meals will continue to be available through the end of January. If you are in need of assistance, please contact the CLLD office at 718.517.7445. Individuals who have not yet received a meal delivery from the Department for the Aging must call 311 to enroll. - Shop Staten Island During these difficult times, it's more important than ever that we support our local community. As you do your holiday shopping this season, we encourage you to consider buying from Staten Island small businesses. Check out the SI Chamber of Commerce page for listings of great products and services available around the island! Tickets for several JCC events also on sale on the site! - Staten Island: Stay Strong, Stay Safe With the second wave of the pandemic upon us, it's more important than ever that we stay safe and strong this holiday season. Let's keep our community in good health and safeguard one another so that we can all live, work, learn, and play with confidence. We've partnered with the Staten Island Not for Profit Association to be part of the #SIStayStrongStaySafe campaign. We encourage you join us by taking the pledge here and encouraging your networks to do their part! For additional resources, check out this digital toolkit! - Mask Up "Wear a mask for me so I can get back to the JCC!" Check out this special message about wearing masks from our friends at the JCC! If we all do our part and wear our masks, we can help our in-person programs stay open and get back to the regular programs we love sooner. Follow these additional precautions to protect yourself and others from COVID-19:
WELLNESS Virtual Yoga Class Sundays, 11am-12:15pm Join us for a new virtual yoga class, open to all JCC and CLLD members! The class will meet weekly on Zoom and will include deep relaxation, breathing exercises, and meditation along with the physical practice of yoga. In addition to a yoga mat, we recommend that you also have 2 blankets, a pillow, a strap, and a yoga block or thick book. Join us on Zoom here! - Virtual Chair Yoga Classes Fridays, 10am We are excited to bring you a new virtual chair yoga class, open to all JCC and CLLD members! Chair yoga is a gentle, relaxing practice that can help you improve your core strength and balance. Join us on Zoom here. Meeting ID: 951 7046 6404 Password: CLLDFIT - Boosting Your Immunity Through Nutrition Monday, December 28, 10am Join us for a discussion with registered dietitian Samantha Telle on how everyday foods can boost your immunity through the winter months. Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 944 9915 7969 Password: CLLDFIT - 10-Minute Deep Stretch This ten-minute deep stretch is a great way to relax and unwind from any stress you might be experiencing! - Ongoing Classes & At-Home Workouts We are so excited to announce several NEW virtual classes open to all CLLD and JCC members! These low-impact classes will help you get moving and stay fit at home! Check out our website for a full schedule of all our virtual wellness programming! Check out our website for a full schedule of all of our virtual wellness programming! Check out this link for a variety of workouts you can do from the comfort of your own home at any time! SPORTS Drop-In Tennis Sessions Tuesdays, 6-7pm, through December 29 Tennis lessons take place at Staten Island Academy (715 Todt Hill Road). $25 Member / $30 Non-Member per class Register here. - Core 24 Winter Programs Learn about our upcoming Core 24 Basketball Academy programs here. Registration will open a week before the start date. ARTS AND CULTURE Did you know? If you miss one of our amazing virtual seminars, you can still purchase a ticket to watch it on demand! Tickets for past and upcoming virtual programs are available here! - SAJE Presents... Jewish Film Series with Dr. Julia Wagner Sundays, January 3 - February 7, 12pm Over the summer, we enjoyed an amazing lecture series on the Jewish American Princess stereotype in movies with film scholar Dr. Julia Wagner. This time, Dr. Wagner is back for a 5-part Jewish film series, where she'll explore representations of the Jewish experience on screen from early silent films to today, from Hollywood to Israel. We can't wait to kick off the series on January 3 and hope you'll join us virtually, wherever you are!
- SAJE Presents... Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Lecture Series Tuesdays, January 12 & January 19, 2pm Join us for a virtual lecture series on Israel with two outstanding professors from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev! On January 12, Dr. Edo Bar-Zeev will present on How Israel Became a Trailblazer in a Water-Starved World. On January 19, Professor Guy Ben-Porat will discuss Policing Citizens: Minority Policy in Israel. Tickets are $15 per lecture or $25 for both lectures. Zoom information to follow registration. Purchase tickets here. - SAJE Presents... Broadway's Great Jewish Composing Teams with Fred Grieco Wednesdays, January 27-February 17, 7pm Join Fred Grieco for a discussion of the legendary Jewish composing teams who helped define the Broadway musical. This 4-part series will cover Rodgers & Hammerstein, Lerner & Loewe, Comden & Green, and Kander & Ebb. Don't miss it! Tickets are $12 per lecture or $40 for the series. Zoom information to follow registration. Purchase tickets here. - Best of Broadway We miss going to Broadway shows, but this Best of Broadway special by NBC is the next best thing! If you missed it when it aired earlier this month, you can watch it online here! - Ongoing Cultural Arts Classes We miss all of our enriching Cultural Arts classes, but we are so excited to be able to offer some of them virtually! Check out our website for a full schedule of all of our virtual programming! MUSIC Music Making for Families featuring Music With Patrick FREE DEMO: Monday, January 11, 12pm Please join Mr. Patrick, his guitar and his silly puppet friends for a fun-filled, family-friendly performance that will have families singing, laughing, clapping and dancing around the room. Check out a special message from Mr. Patrick here! The demo session of this new program is FREE! Email Ela Seeley at ESeeley@SIJCC.com to register. Zoom information to follow registration. - The Golden Age of the Original Movie Musical Wednesday, January 13, 1pm Escape into the Technicolor world of the 1950s Hollywood movie musical! A true American art form, these films will have you dancing on the ceiling like Fred Astaire & hanging off of lampposts like Gene Kelly in no time! So, "Come on, get happy!" and join Sam & Candy Caponegro for a fabulous lecture! Tickets are $10 and can be purchased here. Zoom information to follow registration. - Music Institute Open for In-Person Lessons The Dorothy Delson Kuhn Music Institute has officially re-opened for individual, in-person instrumental lessons! Lessons will take place on weekdays, Monday through Friday, between 3pm-7pm. Spaces are limited, so make sure to register early. Sign up here! All lessons will follow CDC guidelines. Read more about precautions we are taking to ensure the health and safety of our students and staff here. We look forward to seeing our musicians in person again soon! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ela Seeley at ESeeley@sijcc.com. - Scholarship Opportunities We have several scholarship opportunities available for deserving music students! Partial scholarships are open to students entering grades 5-12 who have some prior training on their instrument. Our Harmony Club scholarship program is open to highly motivated students in grades 9-12. “Harmony Club” students will take free private lessons and ensemble classes. Students will also participate in master classes, and solo and group recitals. This program is made possible through a grant from UJA-Federation of New York. To apply for scholarship programs, please email a 1-2 minute performance audition video to Ela Seeley, Music Institute Director, at eseeley@SIJCC.com. Learn more about the programs here. - Music as Medicine In this latest installment of Live with Carnegie Hall, hear medical professionals showcase their music talents, including a special performance by the National Virtual Medical Orchestra and a guest appearance by violinist Joshua Bell. KIDS AND FAMILIES Music from the Sole: Holiday Concert Lincoln Center at Home presents another performance in their ongoing #ConcertsForKids series. Join Music from the Sole for a holiday concert focused on the themes of togetherness, the joys of music and dance, and spending time with loved ones. Watch the concert here! SUNRISE DAY CAMP Sterling Optical Fundraiser Help us envision an amazing summer for kids with cancer and their siblings! Visit Sterling Optical at 2626 Hylan Boulevard* and save 15% when you donate to Sunrise Day Camp-Staten Island! *This promotion is only valid at the Sterling Optical located on Hylan Boulevard. - Help Cory Reach His Goal! We'd like to give a Sunrise Shout-Out to Cory Schifter of Casale Jewelers! Cory is hosting a Facebook fundraiser and matching up to $2500 in donations to benefit Sunrise Day Camp-Staten Island and another local charity. Donate here to help him reach his goal! SOCIAL SERVICES The Extreme Magic of Eric Wilzig Sunday, January 3, 12:30pm We invite individuals with memory loss, their caregivers, and family members to join us for a free, virtual magic and illusion show with Eric Wilzig! Eric has performed on America's Got Talent and several talk shows. To learn a few magic tricks of your own, bring a deck of cards and 2 rubber bands. To register, please contact Leah Wasserman at LWasserman@sijcc.com or 718.508.3880. Zoom Meeting ID: 890 6543 0814 Passcode: 1234 Caregiver Support Center is funded in part by grants from the New York State Department of Health and New York City Department for the Aging. - Connect to Recovery Check out this great SILive feature on Connect to Recovery! Connect to Recovery is our one-stop shop for all of resources you need to help you through these difficult times. For more information about Connect to Recovery services, contact Carolyn at COVID19@sijcc.com or 718.475.5264. - COVID-19 Bereavement Support Group New group forming soon UJA-Federation of New York’s Partners in Caring presents a virtual Covid-19 bereavement support group for family caregivers. Please contact Karen Factor at KFactor@sijcc.com or 718.508.3884 to register. - Volunteer for the JCC's Kosher Food Pantry Since the pandemic began, our Kosher Food Pantry has been serving 4-5 times its typical recipients. With such an increase in need for food assistance, we also need additional volunteers to help us feed local families. Volunteers can help with various jobs including distribution to families, stocking shelves, packing food packages, and more. Please contact Neshama Marcus at nmarcus@SIJCC.com or 718.475.5228 if you would like to help. Thank you! - Free ESL and HSE Classes If you need assistance with the English Language, you should take advantage of this FREE Program on Staten Island! We offer online morning and night classes, and our staff is always here to help get you where you need to be! Come and join us for a great opportunity to advance your language skills! If you have any questions, please call us at 718.508.3885 If you are looking to get your high school equivalency diploma, you can join our online program for free!* Call us at 718.508.3895 Or email us at hcirnigliaro@sijcc.com for more information *Students must be 18 years old or older, and no longer enrolled in High School - Online Learning for Career Development The New York State Department of Labor has partnered with Coursera to offer free online courses that can help you build your skills and advance your career. Learn more and register here. COMMUNITY EVENTS If you're interested in listing your community event or advertising in J at Home, please contact Allison Cohen at ACohen@sijcc.com. - Be sure to check out these additional programs from our friends at other organizations around the country! TODAY: Virtual Viewing Party with Congregation B'Nai Jeshurun: Shtisel, 7pm Join Congregation B'Nai Jeshurun for a virtual viewing party and discussion of the award-winning Israeli series Shtisel, streaming on Netflix. Minimum donation of $10. Register here. Fundraising dinner options available from Holy Schnitzel--mention CBJ event. Order and pickup directly from the restaurant. For more information, contact CBJ at cbjshul@gmail.com or 718.981.5550. Health Challenges Support Chat Tuesday, December 29, 5pm Join a virtual conversation for cancer survivors and those who have serious illnesses, chronic health conditions, and health challenges. Exchange stories, tips, laughs, and frustrations about your life in your new normal, within a supportive online environment. Talk about books, articles and websites that have helped you on your journey. Join the conversation from wherever you are! Register here. 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! Navigating the Media: Always Consider the Source Wednesday, January 6, 7:30pm In today’s media maze, it can be challenging to understand the reliability of the content. Media literacy, recognizing misinformation/disinformation and fake news, has become more important than ever. International expert, Emmy Award-winning freelance journalist and Assistant Director at Trusting News, Lynn Walsh and moderator, retired CBS News White House Correspondent, Peter Maer will present and discuss this important topic. Watch here. An Honest Conversation About Aging with Joan Lunden Sunday, January 10, 7:30pm An award-winning journalist, bestselling author, motivational speaker, and women’s health & wellness advocate, Joan Lunden has been a trusted voice in homes for more than 30 years. For nearly two decades, Lunden greeted viewers each morning on Good Morning America bringing insight to the day’s top stories. As the longest-running female host ever on early morning television, Lunden reported from 26 countries, covered 5 presidents, 5 Olympics, and kept Americans up to date on how to care for their homes, their families, and their health. She will discuss her latest book and discuss embracing each phase of life. Watch here. The Ultimate Comfort Food Makeover with Julie Albert and Lisa Gnat Monday, January 11, 7:30pm Looking to ditch your deep fryer but still longing to satisfy your comfort food cravings? Tune in for tasty tips, tricks, and recipes! Watch here. Takeout Recipes Made Healthy with Julie Albert and Lisa Gnat Monday, January 18, 7:30pm Step back from the takeout menu. Yes, take a giant step back because your New Year's resolutions (Eat Healthier! Save Money! Cook More!) just got way easier to keep. With these healthy spins on traditionally fat and preservative-laden takeout-inspired eats, you'll quickly and easily discover that there's no place like home (cooking). Watch here. UPCOMING EVENTS
As always, there's something for everyone at the J! Check out these great upcoming events! - Get Tested Tuesday Today is our #GetTestedTuesday Holiday of Action. 'Tis the Season for New Yorkers to #BeFestive, #StaySafe, and #GetTested! NYC Test + Trace Corps is looking for volunteers to help hand out fliers and face coverings to make sure our friends and neighbors know how to stay safe, get tested, and access free resources. Sign up to volunteer here. - Staten Islanders 4 Staten Island - Help Feed Families in Need for the Holidays! The JCC is proud to partner with Eden II and the Pride Center of Staten Island on the Staten Islanders for Staten Island initiative! Thank you to everyone who has donated so far! We would also like to thank Elvis Duran and Alex Carr for their generous donation to help bring holiday meals for those in need. Thanks to these donations, we were able to provide Glatt Kosher meals for 125 people this Hanukkah! Even though Hanukkah is over, we are continuing the program throughout the holiday season. To donate a meal, call B&Y Catering at 718.475.5222 and let them know you are ordering a "Staten Islanders for Staten Island" meal package. Then, pay for the meal directly with the caterer. All meal packages will be delivered directly to families in need. To learn more about this wonderful new initiative that is helping feed those in need this holiday season while also helping struggling small businesses, check out this feature from NY1! - Medication Side Effects and Falls Wednesday, December 23, 11am The CDC recommends that you review ALL of your medications with your doctor. This includes medicines prescribed by your doctor. It also includes herbal supplements, “natural” remedies, and over-the-counter medicines you buy in the store. All of them put you at risk for possible side effects and harmful interactions. We have invited Dr. Nikita Sowma, Geriatric Medicine Physician at Bellevue Hospital Center, to tell us more. Join us on Zoom. Dial-in: (646) 754-2524 Meeting ID: 734 278 516 - Sentimental Journey: Exploring the History of American Song Join us every Wednesday in December at 7:30pm! Gary Negbaur kept us well-entertained during the winter storm last week with our second Sentimental Journey lecture! We even had a few guests join us from sunny California! Don't miss Part 3 of our fabulous Sentimental Journey lecture series with musician and composer Gary Negbaur! On Wednesday, we'll be rockin' along with your favorite tunes from the 50s and 60s! Tickets are $10 per lecture or $35 for the entire series. Zoom information to follow registration. If you miss any of the lectures, your ticket also provides access to recordings you can watch at any time! Register here. - Check out our Fall Program Guide—your guide to everything going on, in-person and virtually, in our community this fall! IN THE NEWS SAJE Recap: Northern Transylvania Holocaust Memorial Museum Virtual Tour Last week, the Dr. Esther Grushkin Seminars for Adult Jewish Education (SAJE) hosted a virtual tour of the Northern Transylvania Holocaust Memorial Museum. In this inspiring program, three generations of Holocaust survivors traveled across the world to visit the museum virtually, followed by a powerful interactive discussion. At the JCC, we remain committed to ensuring that the history of the Holocaust is not forgotten. A special thank you to Dan Glassman, Dr. Alex Hecht, Edward Staroselsky, and Daniel Stejeran for being with us for this program! We would also like to thank our sponsors, the Staten Island Holocaust Center and Congregation B'Nai Jeshurun. - CLLD Grab & Go Meals Update Due to Christmas Eve, we are cancelling pickup for Grab-and-Go meals this Thursday, December 24. In order to make sure that everyone has enough food, this Wednesday, December 23, we will be giving out 4 meals per person, during pickup for Grab-and-Go meals. CLLD Grab and Go meals will continue to be available through the end of January. If you are in need of assistance, please contact the CLLD office at 718.517.7445. Individuals who have not yet received a meal delivery from the Department for the Aging must call 311 to enroll. - Shop Staten Island During these difficult times, it's more important than ever that we support our local community. As you do your holiday shopping this season, we encourage you to consider buying from Staten Island small businesses. Check out the SI Chamber of Commerce page for listings of great products and services available around the island! Tickets for several JCC events also on sale on the site! - Mask Up "Wear a mask for me so I can get back to the JCC!" Check out this special message about wearing masks from our friends at the JCC! If we all do our part and wear our masks, we can help our in-person programs stay open and get back to the regular programs we love sooner. Follow these additional precautions to protect yourself and others from COVID-19:
WELLNESS Virtual Yoga Class Sundays, 11am-12:15pm Join us for a new virtual yoga class, open to all JCC and CLLD members! The class will meet weekly on Zoom and will include deep relaxation, breathing exercises, and meditation along with the physical practice of yoga. In addition to a yoga mat, we recommend that you also have 2 blankets, a pillow, a strap, and a yoga block or thick book. Join us on Zoom here! - Virtual Chair Yoga Classes Fridays, 10am We are excited to bring you a new virtual chair yoga class, open to all JCC and CLLD members! Chair yoga is a gentle, relaxing practice that can help you improve your core strength and balance. Join us on Zoom here. Meeting ID: 951 7046 6404 Password: CLLDFIT - Boosting Your Immunity Through Nutrition Monday, December 28, 10am Join us for a discussion with registered dietitian Samantha Telle on how everyday foods can boost your immunity through the winter months. Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 944 9915 7969 Password: CLLDFIT - Exercises for Mobility These moves are great for improving mobility, which can help you avoid injury at any age! - Ongoing Classes & At-Home Workouts We are so excited to announce several NEW virtual classes open to all CLLD and JCC members! These low-impact classes will help you get moving and stay fit at home! Check out our website for a full schedule of all our virtual wellness programming! Check out our website for a full schedule of all of our virtual wellness programming! Check out this link for a variety of workouts you can do from the comfort of your own home at any time! SPORTS Drop-In Tennis Sessions Tuesdays, 6-7pm, through December 29 Tennis lessons take place at Staten Island Academy (715 Todt Hill Road). $25 Member / $30 Non-Member per class Register here. - Core 24 Holiday Clinic Monday, December 28 & Tuesday, December 29, Bernikow JCC Join us for 3 on 3 scrimmages, skills and drills, contests, fun prizes, and a t-shirt! 5th to 8th grade: 9am-12pm Pre-K to 4th grade: 12:30pm-3:30pm 1 Day: $25 M / $30 NM 2 Days: $40 M / $50 NM Register here. - Core 24 Winter Programs Learn about our upcoming Core 24 Basketball Academy programs here. Registration will open a week before the start date. ARTS AND CULTURE Did you know? If you miss one of our amazing virtual seminars, you can still purchase a ticket to watch it on demand! Tickets for past and upcoming virtual programs are available here! - SAJE Presents... Jewish Film Series with Dr. Julia Wagner Sundays, January 3 - February 7, 12pm Over the summer, we enjoyed an amazing lecture series on the Jewish American Princess stereotype in movies with film scholar Dr. Julia Wagner. This time, Dr. Wagner is back for a 5-part Jewish film series, where she'll explore representations of the Jewish experience on screen from early silent films to today, from Hollywood to Israel. We can't wait to kick off the series on January 3 and hope you'll join us virtually, wherever you are!
- SAJE Presents... Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Lecture Series Tuesdays, January 12 & January 19, 2pm Join us for a virtual lecture series on Israel with two outstanding professors from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev! On January 12, Dr. Edo Bar-Zeev will present on How Israel Became a Trailblazer in a Water-Starved World. On January 19, Professor Guy Ben-Porat will discuss Policing Citizens: Minority Policy in Israel. Tickets are $15 per lecture or $25 for both lectures. Zoom information to follow registration. Purchase tickets here. - SAJE Presents... Broadway's Great Jewish Composing Teams with Fred Grieco Wednesdays, January 27-February 17, 7pm Join Fred Grieco for a discussion of the legendary Jewish composing teams who helped define the Broadway musical. This 4-part series will cover Rodgers & Hammerstein, Lerner & Loewe, Comden & Green, and Kander & Ebb. Don't miss it! Tickets are $12 per lecture or $40 for the series. Zoom information to follow registration. Purchase tickets here. - New York City in 1937 Check out this home movie captured in 1937! This recently restored footage, shot on color film, takes the viewer all around New York City. It's a nice way to explore and escape for a few moments, without ever leaving home. - Ongoing Cultural Arts Classes We miss all of our enriching Cultural Arts classes, but we are so excited to be able to offer some of them virtually! Check out our website for a full schedule of all of our virtual programming! MUSIC Music Making for Families featuring Music With Patrick FREE DEMO: Monday, January 11, 12pm Please join Mr. Patrick, his guitar and his silly puppet friends for a fun-filled, family-friendly performance that will have families singing, laughing, clapping and dancing around the room. Check out a special message from Mr. Patrick here! The demo session of this new program is FREE! Email Ela Seeley at ESeeley@SIJCC.com to register. Zoom information to follow registration. - The Golden Age of the Original Movie Musical Wednesday, January 13, 1pm Escape into the Technicolor world of the 1950s Hollywood movie musical! A true American art form, these films will have you dancing on the ceiling like Fred Astaire & hanging off of lampposts like Gene Kelly in no time! So, "Come on, get happy!" and join Sam & Candy Caponegro for a fabulous lecture! Tickets are $10 and can be purchased here. Zoom information to follow registration. - Music Institute Open for In-Person Lessons The Dorothy Delson Kuhn Music Institute has officially re-opened for individual, in-person instrumental lessons! Lessons will take place on weekdays, Monday through Friday, between 3pm-7pm. Spaces are limited, so make sure to register early. Sign up here! All lessons will follow CDC guidelines. Read more about precautions we are taking to ensure the health and safety of our students and staff here. We look forward to seeing our musicians in person again soon! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ela Seeley at ESeeley@sijcc.com. - Scholarship Opportunities We have several scholarship opportunities available for deserving music students! Partial scholarships are open to students entering grades 5-12 who have some prior training on their instrument. Our Harmony Club scholarship program is open to highly motivated students in grades 9-12. “Harmony Club” students will take free private lessons and ensemble classes. Students will also participate in master classes, and solo and group recitals. This program is made possible through a grant from UJA-Federation of New York. To apply for scholarship programs, please email a 1-2 minute performance audition video to Ela Seeley, Music Institute Director, at eseeley@SIJCC.com. Learn more about the programs here. - Beethoven Violin Concerto Watch this performance of Beethoven's Violin Concerto by the Philharmonia Orchestra! KIDS AND FAMILIES Paper Snowflakes Create your own snow inside with this tutorial on making decorative paper snowflakes! SUNRISE DAY CAMP Sterling Optical Fundraiser Help us envision an amazing summer for kids with cancer and their siblings! Visit Sterling Optical at 2626 Hylan Boulevard* and save 15% when you donate to Sunrise Day Camp-Staten Island! *This promotion is only valid at the Sterling Optical located on Hylan Boulevard. - Help Cory Reach His Goal! We'd like to give a Sunrise Shout-Out to Cory Schifter of Casale Jewelers! Cory is hosting a Facebook fundraiser and matching up to $2500 in donations to benefit Sunrise Day Camp-Staten Island and another local charity. Donate here to help him reach his goal! SOCIAL SERVICES The Extreme Magic of Eric Wilzig Sunday, January 3, 12:30pm We invite individuals with memory loss, their caregivers, and family members to join us for a free, virtual magic and illusion show with Eric Wilzig! Eric has performed on America's Got Talent and several talk shows. To learn a few magic tricks of your own, bring a deck of cards and 2 rubber bands. To register, please contact Leah Wasserman at LWasserman@sijcc.com or 718.508.3880. Zoom Meeting ID: 890 6543 0814 Passcode: 1234 Caregiver Support Center is funded in part by grants from the New York State Department of Health and New York City Department for the Aging. - Connect to Recovery Check out this great SILive feature on Connect to Recovery! Connect to Recovery is our one-stop shop for all of resources you need to help you through these difficult times. For more information about Connect to Recovery services, contact Carolyn at COVID19@sijcc.com or 718.475.5264. - COVID-19 Bereavement Support Group New group forming soon UJA-Federation of New York’s Partners in Caring presents a virtual Covid-19 bereavement support group for family caregivers. Please contact Karen Factor at KFactor@sijcc.com or 718.508.3884 to register. - Volunteer for the JCC's Kosher Food Pantry Since the pandemic began, our Kosher Food Pantry has been serving 4-5 times its typical recipients. With such an increase in need for food assistance, we also need additional volunteers to help us feed local families. Volunteers can help with various jobs including distribution to families, stocking shelves, packing food packages, and more. Please contact Neshama Marcus at nmarcus@SIJCC.com or 718.475.5228 if you would like to help. Thank you! - Free ESL and HSE Classes If you need assistance with the English Language, you should take advantage of this FREE Program on Staten Island! We offer online morning and night classes, and our staff is always here to help get you where you need to be! Come and join us for a great opportunity to advance your language skills! If you have any questions, please call us at 718.508.3885 If you are looking to get your high school equivalency diploma, you can join our online program for free!* Call us at 718.508.3895 Or email us at hcirnigliaro@sijcc.com for more information *Students must be 18 years old or older, and no longer enrolled in High School - Online Learning for Career Development The New York State Department of Labor has partnered with Coursera to offer free online courses that can help you build your skills and advance your career. Learn more and register here. COMMUNITY EVENTS If you're interested in listing your community event or advertising in J at Home, please contact Allison Cohen at ACohen@sijcc.com. - Be sure to check out these additional programs from our friends at other organizations around the country! Virtual Viewing Party with Congregation B'Nai Jeshurun: Shtisel Thursday, December 24, 7pm Join Congregation B'Nai Jeshurun for a virtual viewing party and discussion of the award-winning Israeli series Shtisel, streaming on Netflix. Minimum donation of $10. Register here. Fundraising dinner options available from Holy Schnitzel--mention CBJ event. Order and pickup directly from the restaurant. For more information, contact CBJ at cbjshul@gmail.com or 718.981.5550. Health Challenges Support Chat Tuesday, December 29, 5pm Join a virtual conversation for cancer survivors and those who have serious illnesses, chronic health conditions, and health challenges. Exchange stories, tips, laughs, and frustrations about your life in your new normal, within a supportive online environment. Talk about books, articles and websites that have helped you on your journey. Join the conversation from wherever you are! Register here. 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! Navigating the Media: Always Consider the Source Wednesday, January 6, 7:30pm In today’s media maze, it can be challenging to understand the reliability of the content. Media literacy, recognizing misinformation/disinformation and fake news, has become more important than ever. International expert, Emmy Award-winning freelance journalist and Assistant Director at Trusting News, Lynn Walsh and moderator, retired CBS News White House Correspondent, Peter Maer will present and discuss this important topic. Watch here. An Honest Conversation About Aging with Joan Lunden Sunday, January 10, 7:30pm An award-winning journalist, bestselling author, motivational speaker, and women’s health & wellness advocate, Joan Lunden has been a trusted voice in homes for more than 30 years. For nearly two decades, Lunden greeted viewers each morning on Good Morning America bringing insight to the day’s top stories. As the longest-running female host ever on early morning television, Lunden reported from 26 countries, covered 5 presidents, 5 Olympics, and kept Americans up to date on how to care for their homes, their families, and their health. She will discuss her latest book and discuss embracing each phase of life. Watch here. The Ultimate Comfort Food Makeover with Julie Albert and Lisa Gnat Monday, January 11, 7:30pm Looking to ditch your deep fryer but still longing to satisfy your comfort food cravings? Tune in for tasty tips, tricks, and recipes! Watch here. Takeout Recipes Made Healthy with Julie Albert and Lisa Gnat Monday, January 18, 7:30pm Step back from the takeout menu. Yes, take a giant step back because your New Year's resolutions (Eat Healthier! Save Money! Cook More!) just got way easier to keep. With these healthy spins on traditionally fat and preservative-laden takeout-inspired eats, you'll quickly and easily discover that there's no place like home (cooking). Watch here. On behalf of the Board and staff of the JCC, we wish you a happy and healthy Hanukkah! Chag Sameach!
UPCOMING PROGRAMS As always, there's something for everyone at the J! Check out these great upcoming events! - TODAY: Staten Islanders 4 Staten Island - Help Feed Families in Need for Hanukkah! Check out this great feature from NY1 on Staten Islanders 4 Staten Island, a new initiative to help feed those in need this holiday season, while also helping small businesses that are struggling during the pandemic. The JCC is proud to partner with Staten Islanders for Staten Island to bring Glatt Kosher meals to those in need for Hanukkah. To donate a meal, call B&Y Catering at 718.475.5222 and let them know you are ordering a "Staten Islanders for Staten Island" meal package for a family in need. Then, pay for the meal directly with the caterer. All meal packages will be delivered directly to the JCC tomorrow, December 18 and distributed to families in need. The deadline to place orders is TODAY, December 17. - LAST CHANCE: Cultural Arts Day of Giving Today is your last chance to donate to our Cultural Arts Day of Giving fund! In the past 10 months, we've offered so many unique virtual programs to keep our community connected and inspired. We have big plans for 2021, but we need your support! Please support Cultural Arts at the JCC by making a donation here. - TOMORROW: December Book Club Meeting, 12:30pm Join us at our virtual Book Club meeting! We will be reading The Body in Question by Jill Ciment. We hope to see you there! Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 819 9709 7276 Password: Books - IlluminArt Productions & the JCC Senior Boomers Ensemble Presents... The Last Day at W.O.R.K Friday, December 18, 10:30am Join IlluminArt Productions and the JCC Senior Boomers Ensemble for a 40-minute Zoom radio play! In this play, a small-town radio station, W.O.R.K, is signing off the air after 50 years. The station owners, a couple in their 70s, have invited their old favorite acts back for one last nostalgic show. You can tune in to the show live on YouTube here. - Music Making for Families featuring Music With Patrick FREE DEMO: Monday, December 21, 12pm Please join Mr. Patrick, his guitar and his silly puppet friends for a fun-filled, family-friendly performance that will have families singing, laughing, clapping and dancing around the room. Check out a special message from Mr. Patrick here! The demo session of this new program is FREE! Email Ela Seeley at ESeeley@SIJCC.com to register. Zoom information to follow registration. - Sentimental Journey: Exploring the History of American Song Join us every Wednesday in December at 7:30pm! Don't miss Part 3 of our fabulous Sentimental Journey lecture series with musician and composer Gary Negbaur! On Wednesday, we'll be rockin' along with your favorite tunes from the 50s and 60s! Tickets are $10 per lecture or $35 for the entire series. Zoom information to follow registration. If you miss any of the lectures, your ticket also provides access to recordings you can watch at any time! Register here. - Check out our Fall Program Guide—your guide to everything going on, in-person and virtually, in our community this fall! IN THE NEWS Keeping the Light Glowing: Cafe Europa Chanukah Celebration Earlier this week, we hosted an unforgettable virtual Chanukah Celebration for Holocaust survivors in our Cafe Europa program. More than 50 people joined the celebration, which included a candle lighting, a beautiful medley of Yiddish songs, greetings from the Staten Island Hebrew Academy, and a virtual singalong. - Celebrating Our Values During Hanukkah As we celebrate Hanukkah, we are reflecting on how our Jewish values bring light to the world, especially during these difficult times. In everything we do at the JCC, we strive to reflect the positive values that unite us all. Tonight, we light the eighth candle on the menorah and celebrate the value of caring for others. At the JCC, we have multiple programs to care for our most vulnerable seniors, including those with memory loss. Our memory loss programs include discussion groups, memory stimulation activities, creative art and music classes, and more. Recognizing the emotional and physical toll that caring for a loved one with memory loss can entail, we are also proud of our Caregiver’s Support Center, which offers respite to caregivers through support groups, self-care, and special family programs. While memory loss can be devastating, our compassionate staff members ensure that our memory loss participants and their caregivers are comfortable and at ease. - Music Institute Launches New 'Music Experiences' Program On Monday, the Dorothy Delson Kuhn Music Institute at the JCC launched a new Music Experiences program! Bo, a music therapist, shares her enthusiasm and energy with the whole class and everyone has so much fun singing and playing along! - CLLD Grab & Go Meals Update We would like to thank NY1 for stopping by last week to see our Grab-and-Go meal pickups in action! NY1 also interviewed Amelia Winter, our Chief Program Director of Senior Adult Services. We are proud to help feed seniors in our community during these difficult times. Due to inclement weather, Grab-and-Go meal pickups are canceled today, December 17. Pickup for Tuesday's Grab-and-Go meals will continue as normal. CLLD Grab and Go meals will continue to be available through December 31st. If you are in need of assistance, please contact the CLLD office at 718.517.7445. Individuals who have not yet received a meal delivery from the Department for the Aging must call 311 to enroll. - Shop Staten Island During these difficult times, it's more important than ever that we support our local community. As you do your holiday shopping this season, we encourage you to consider buying from Staten Island small businesses. Check out the SI Chamber of Commerce page for listings of great products and services available around the island! Tickets for several JCC events also on sale on the site! - Mask Up "Wear a mask for me so I can get back to the JCC!" Check out this special message about wearing masks from our friends at the JCC! If we all do our part and wear our masks, we can help our in-person programs stay open and get back to the regular programs we love sooner. Follow these additional precautions to protect yourself and others from COVID-19:
WELLNESS Virtual Yoga Class Sundays, 11am-12:15pm Join us for a new virtual yoga class, open to all JCC and CLLD members! The class will meet weekly on Zoom and will include deep relaxation, breathing exercises, and meditation along with the physical practice of yoga. In addition to a yoga mat, we recommend that you also have 2 blankets, a pillow, a strap, and a yoga block or thick book. Join us on Zoom here! - Virtual Chair Yoga Classes Fridays, 10am We are excited to bring you a new virtual chair yoga class, open to all JCC and CLLD members! Chair yoga is a gentle, relaxing practice that can help you improve your core strength and balance. Join us on Zoom here. Meeting ID: 951 7046 6404 Password: CLLDFIT - Boosting Your Immunity Through Nutrition Monday, December 28, 10am Join us for a discussion with registered dietitian Samantha Telle on how everyday foods can boost your immunity through the winter months. Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 944 9915 7969 Password: CLLDFIT - 8 Exercises of Hanukkah Before we celebrate the 8th night of Hanukkah tonight, let's try this workout with 8 different exercises! - Ongoing Classes & At-Home Workouts We are so excited to announce several NEW virtual classes open to all CLLD and JCC members! These low-impact classes will help you get moving and stay fit at home! Check out our website for a full schedule of all our virtual wellness programming! Check out our website for a full schedule of all of our virtual wellness programming! Check out this link for a variety of workouts you can do from the comfort of your own home at any time! SPORTS Drop-In Tennis Sessions Tuesdays, 6-7pm, through December 29 Tennis lessons take place at Staten Island Academy (715 Todt Hill Road). $25 Member / $30 Non-Member per class Register here. - Core 24 Holiday Clinic Monday, December 28 & Tuesday, December 29, Bernikow JCC Join us for 3 on 3 scrimmages, skills and drills, contests, fun prizes, and a t-shirt! 5th to 8th grade: 9am-12pm Pre-K to 4th grade: 12:30pm-3:30pm 1 Day: $25 M / $30 NM 2 Days: $40 M / $50 NM Register here. - Core 24 Winter Programs Learn about our upcoming Core 24 Basketball Academy programs here. Registration will open a week before the start date. ARTS AND CULTURE Did you know? If you miss one of our amazing virtual seminars, you can still purchase a ticket to watch it on demand! Tickets for past and upcoming virtual programs are available here! - SAJE Presents... Jewish Film Series with Dr. Julia Wagner Sundays, January 3 - February 7, 12pm Over the summer, we enjoyed an amazing lecture series on the Jewish American Princess stereotype in movies with film scholar Dr. Julia Wagner. This time, Dr. Wagner is back for a 5-part Jewish film series, where she'll explore representations of the Jewish experience on screen from early silent films to today, from Hollywood to Israel. We can't wait to kick off the series on January 3 and hope you'll join us virtually, wherever you are!
- SAJE Presents... Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Lecture Series Tuesdays, January 12 & January 19, 2pm Join us for a virtual lecture series on Israel with two outstanding professors from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev! On January 12, Dr. Edo Bar-Zeev will present on How Israel Became a Trailblazer in a Water-Starved World. On January 19, Professor Guy Ben-Porat will discuss Policing Citizens: Minority Policy in Israel. Tickets are $15 per lecture or $25 for both lectures. Zoom information to follow registration. Purchase tickets here. - SAJE Presents... Broadway's Great Jewish Composing Teams with Fred Grieco Wednesdays, January 27-February 17, 7pm Join Fred Grieco for a discussion of the legendary Jewish composing teams who helped define the Broadway musical. This 4-part series will cover Rodgers & Hammerstein, Lerner & Loewe, Comden & Green, and Kander & Ebb. Don't miss it! Tickets are $12 per lecture or $40 for the series. Zoom information to follow registration. Purchase tickets here. - Skirball Cultural Center Virtual Hanukkah Celebration Check out this family-friendly Hanukkah program from the Skirball Cultural Center in LA!. Groove to the klezmer beat of LA's Mostly Kosher, jam to the psychedelic funk of Israeli superstar Gili Yalo, and enjoy a puppetry performance re-telling of the Hanukkah story! - Ongoing Cultural Arts Classes We miss all of our enriching Cultural Arts classes, but we are so excited to be able to offer some of them virtually! Check out our website for a full schedule of all of our virtual programming! MUSIC The Golden Age of the Original Movie Musical Wednesday, January 13, 1pm Escape into the Technicolor world of the 1950s Hollywood movie musical! A true American art form, these films will have you dancing on the ceiling like Fred Astaire & hanging off of lampposts like Gene Kelly in no time! So, "Come on, get happy!" and join Sam & Candy Caponegro for a fabulous lecture! Tickets are $10 and can be purchased here. Zoom information to follow registration. - Music Institute Open for In-Person Lessons The Dorothy Delson Kuhn Music Institute has officially re-opened for individual, in-person instrumental lessons! Lessons will take place on weekdays, Monday through Friday, between 3pm-7pm. Spaces are limited, so make sure to register early. Sign up here! All lessons will follow CDC guidelines. Read more about precautions we are taking to ensure the health and safety of our students and staff here. We look forward to seeing our musicians in person again soon! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ela Seeley at ESeeley@sijcc.com. - Scholarship Opportunities We have several scholarship opportunities available for deserving music students! Partial scholarships are open to students entering grades 5-12 who have some prior training on their instrument. Our Harmony Club scholarship program is open to highly motivated students in grades 9-12. “Harmony Club” students will take free private lessons and ensemble classes. Students will also participate in master classes, and solo and group recitals. This program is made possible through a grant from UJA-Federation of New York. To apply for scholarship programs, please email a 1-2 minute performance audition video to Ela Seeley, Music Institute Director, at eseeley@SIJCC.com. Learn more about the programs here. - Arts Across America Winter Traditions The Kennedy Center and the National Museum of American Jewish History present a special holiday-inspired virtual performance. In this video, Cookie Segelstein and Josh Horowitz of music group Veretski Pass share their holiday memories and play a medley of songs. KIDS AND FAMILIES Hanukkah Yoga for Kids Sing along with Hanukkah songs while you try different Hanukkah-inspired yoga poses with this silly video! SUNRISE DAY CAMP Sterling Optical Fundraiser Help us envision an amazing summer for kids with cancer and their siblings! Visit Sterling Optical at 2626 Hylan Boulevard* and save 15% when you donate to Sunrise Day Camp-Staten Island! *This promotion is only valid at the Sterling Optical located on Hylan Boulevard. - Help Cory Reach His Goal! We'd like to give a Sunrise Shout-Out to Cory Schifter of Casale Jewelers! Cory is hosting a Facebook fundraiser and matching up to $2500 in donations to benefit Sunrise Day Camp-Staten Island and another local charity. Donate here to help him reach his goal! SOCIAL SERVICES Connect to Recovery Check out this great SILive feature on Connect to Recovery! Connect to Recovery is our one-stop shop for all of resources you need to help you through these difficult times. For more information about Connect to Recovery services, contact Carolyn at COVID19@sijcc.com or 718.475.5264. - COVID-19 Bereavement Support Group New group forming soon UJA-Federation of New York’s Partners in Caring presents a virtual Covid-19 bereavement support group for family caregivers. Please contact Karen Factor at KFactor@sijcc.com or 718.508.3884 to register. - Volunteer for the JCC's Kosher Food Pantry Since the pandemic began, our Kosher Food Pantry has been serving 4-5 times its typical recipients. With such an increase in need for food assistance, we also need additional volunteers to help us feed local families. Volunteers can help with various jobs including distribution to families, stocking shelves, packing food packages, and more. Please contact Neshama Marcus at nmarcus@SIJCC.com or 718.475.5228 if you would like to help. Thank you! - Free ESL and HSE Classes If you need assistance with the English Language, you should take advantage of this FREE Program on Staten Island! We offer online morning and night classes, and our staff is always here to help get you where you need to be! Come and join us for a great opportunity to advance your language skills! If you have any questions, please call us at 718.508.3885 If you are looking to get your high school equivalency diploma, you can join our online program for free!* Call us at 718.508.3895 Or email us at hcirnigliaro@sijcc.com for more information *Students must be 18 years old or older, and no longer enrolled in High School - Online Learning for Career Development The New York State Department of Labor has partnered with Coursera to offer free online courses that can help you build your skills and advance your career. Learn more and register here. COMMUNITY EVENTS If you're interested in listing your community event or advertising in J at Home, please contact Allison Cohen at ACohen@sijcc.com. - Be sure to check out these additional programs from our friends at other organizations around the country! TODAY: Virtual Hanukkah/Winter Solstice Spiritual Service, 7pm Join Congregation OM ShalOM for a Zoom Spiritual Fun Time! The event is free and will include a special Hanukkah Blessing and candle lighting from Carole King. Hear music by favorites like the Beatles, Glee Cast, Peter Paul & Mary, Donna De Lory, Debbie Friedman and many others. BYOL (Bring Your Own Latkes!) Email Rabbi Samtosha for the link at rabbisamtosha@aol.com 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! Russia in Recipes and Lore by Darra Goldstein ft. Lea Zeltserman Sunday, December 20, 5pm Darra will share her journey 200 miles north of the Arctic Circle to the Kola Peninsula to explore the true complexities of Russian cuisine during the country’s harsh winters. Her journey allowed her to develop an understanding of how Russian cuisine came into existence and how it has evolved. Watch here. |
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