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TODAY: Tisha B'Av: The Day Our Home Was Destroyed We are proud to present a day of virtual learning today in honor of Tisha B'Av, the day we commemorate the destruction of the Temples and other tragedies of Jewish history. Join us for a series of five lectures on different topics, presented by the Dr. Esther Grushkin Seminars for Adult Jewish Education (SAJE). Click here for a schedule of the day's lectures Join any of the lectures on Zoom, from wherever you are, here Meeting ID: 818 4651 2862 Password: 6mQXD2 - Marvin's Camp Re-Opening We are so excited to announce that the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities will allow us to open Marvin's Camp this summer! We can't wait to welcome back our Marvin's campers! Read about the announcement here. - Performing Arts Camp August 10 - August 14 Have you heard about our NEW Performing Arts Camp? The program, run by IlluminArt Productions, will transport campers to an imagination zone where they will build self-confidence as they delve into all aspects of theater. Activities will include improvisation, acting, dance, and music. Campers will also create an original play to perform for other campers and family members. Learn more and sign up here! - Core 24 Stars Up Camp We are excited to announce a new one week basketball camp session! Our Core 24 Stars Up Camp will take place the week of August 10-14 from 9am-3pm at the Bernikow Building (1466 Manor Road). The camp is for children ages 10-14 and will include special guest instructors, outdoor pool time, and lunch packages. We can't wait to see your kids on the court! Register here! WELLNESS Throwback Thursday Zumba Dance along to your favorite "Golden Oldies" songs by Elvis Presley, Aretha Franklin, and more with this Zumba workout perfect for all ages! - Ongoing Classes & At-Home Workouts We have several virtual wellness classes throughout the week! From exercise to nutrition to medical care questions and more, there's sure to be a class to help you stay well and stay connected during this time! Check out our website for a full schedule of all of our virtual wellness programming! NOTE: Listen to Your Heart, Online is canceled until further notice. Check out this link for a variety of workouts you can do from the comfort of your own home at any time! AQUATICS Dryland Workout This dryland workout focuses on coordination and balance. The key is to maintain control regardless of pace while moving between slower and faster movements. This will help you move forward more efficiently when you are in the water. Complete four rounds of the following exercises. Take minimal rest between exercises and one minute of rest between rounds.
SPORTS Sports Camp There are still a few spots open in our basketball, soccer, and gymnastics camp! If you're looking for a fun way for your child to stay active this summer, sign up here! ARTS AND CULTURE August Book Club Meeting Thursday, August 13, 12:30pm We hope you'll join us for our next Book Club meeting! We will be reading When Time Stopped and will be joined by author Ariana Neumann for a special discussion. Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 881 8145 5140 Password: 9QEPWe - SAJE Presents: The 'Jewish American Princess' in Hollywood Movies: From Stereotype to Role-Model Wednesday, August 19 and Wednesday, August 26, 12:30pm This 2-part lecture series presented by Dr. Julia Wagner will examine the evolution of the Jewish American Princess (JAP) character-type in Hollywood movies, from its misogynistic origins to unlikely heroines. Part 1 on August 19th will discuss the cultural environment which gave rise to the negative stereotype of the Jewish American Princess and look at some early representations in popular culture. Part 2 on August 26th focuses on the development of the JAP in post-1980s movies including Private Benjamin, Dirty Dancing and Clueless, exploring the ways in which female filmmakers have embraced the character with nuance, affection and respect. *Zoom link will follow your registration Tickets can be purchased here. - Cary Grant Comes Home: Virtual Festival On July 28, 1920, a 16 year old acrobat named Archibald Leach stepped off the RMS Olympic in New York City. In concluding his voyage across the sea from his home in Bristol, he effectively began another journey—one that would take him from New York to Hollywood, from obscurity to the heights of fame as the iconic actor Cary Grant. The Cary Grant Comes Home Festival planned to celebrate the centenary of the actor's arrival here in New York, but moved its events online due to the pandemic. Several of the lectures have been recorded and are available to watch on Facebook! Join Dr. Charlotte Crofts for a discussion of Leach's time in New York and how it contributed to his developing Cary Grant persona here. Join Professor James Naremore for a discussion of Cary Grant's star persona, which both shaped and was shaped by his roles across various film genres, 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 Summer Sing-Along We invite you to "Be Our Guest" and join us for a four-week virtual sing-along class! Get ready to "Let it Go" and sing along to all your favorite traditional and popular Disney songs! The class will take place on Tuesdays at 11am, beginning August 11. The Zoom link will be provided upon registration. Register here. - NEW: Virtual Music Classes! In addition to our Summer Sing-Along, we have several other virtual music classes starting next month!
Sign up here! Zoom links will be provided after registration. - Music Trivia Challenge The French dramatist Moliere called this realm of classical music “the most expensive noise known to us.” What is this classical form? The classical form Moliere was referring to is opera. A synthesis of music and drama, opera has held audiences enthralled since it was first developed in late 16th century Italy. The world’s first public opera house, opened in Venice in 1637, presented the later works of Claudio Monteverdi (1567-1643), the first real master of opera. Meanwhile in France and England, listeners heard operas by other Baroque opera masters, including Jean-Baptiste Lully, Henry Purcell, and George Frederic Handel. Film and opera director Franco Zeffirelli once said, “I have always believed that opera is a planet where the muses work together, join hands, and celebrate all the arts.” Stay tuned for next week's trivia challenge! - Virtual Instrumental Lessons As you have heard, our virtual lessons have been extended through the summer months! Many of our students adjusted to virtual lessons quickly and are continuing to learn their instruments. You can sign up for lessons here! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ela Seeley at ESeeley@sijcc.com. - Inspector Pulse The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center presents Inspector Pulse! Join Bruce Adolphe as the world’s greatest and only Private Ear, Inspector Pulse, for short music lessons exploring the fundamentals of music-making and a digital Q&A. Perfect for young and curious music-lovers! Check it out here! - Scholarship Auditions We are currently holding scholarship auditions for the 2020-2021 school year! If your child is ages 12-18 and has some prior music training, please email a 1-2 min video of your performance (to include a scale and musical selections) to Ela Seeley, Music Institute Director, at eseeley@sijcc.com. CAMP Summer is in full swing! At JCC Day Camp, every day is a new adventure! Our campers have been enjoying activities like archery, swimming, animal exploration, crafts, and much more! Check out the latest photos from camp here! - JCC Todt Hill Summer Camp is Open! Our Cornerstone and community sites just opened their summer camps for the season! Check out our Todt Hill Cornerstone Community Center's Instagram to follow along with all of the fun our campers are having! - Summer in the Cloud If you aren't planning on sending your child to camp this summer, we have a great virtual opportunity for you! We are proud to partner with Camp Settoga, New Country Day Camp, and Camp Twelve Trails for a collaborative New York area JCC experience: Summer in the Cloud. Summer in the Cloud is a unique virtual summer experience bringing together the best of our camp staffs, values, and programming for Summer 2020! Learn more here KIDS AND FAMILIES Seize the Play The Children's Museum of South Dakota has put together a great program called Seize the Play. Check out their website for a collection of activities, or Recipes for Play, that are sure to inspire children's curiosity and creativity! COMMUNITY EVENTS Join Hillel! Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life is a worldwide organization that brings young adults ages 18-26 together to socialize, learn, celebrate, volunteer, and have fun. Hillel is open to everyone, everywhere no matter which school they attend or whether they are currently enrolled, taking time off from school, or not attending college. While there are still so many unknowns, our friends at the NY-area Hillel's can guarantee that their Jewish communities are strong and waiting to welcome you! There is no fee to join and there are great online programs, internships, and opportunities, as well as lots of nice people to connect with. If you or someone you know is interested in joining Hillel, please fill out and share this survey! - Be sure to check out these additional programs from our friends at other organizations around the country! TODAY: Klezmer: Music and Community in Twentieth-Century Philadelphia, with Hankus Netsky, 7pm Join the Yiddish Book Center for a conversation with virtuoso musician and ethnomusicologist Hankus Netsky, who helped spark the revival of klezmer music in America and around the world. His latest book provides a lively overview of the folk musical tradition as practiced in Philadelphia's twentieth-century Jewish community. Through interviews, archival research, and recordings, Hankus constructs an ethnographic portrait of Philadelphia’s Jewish musicians, the environment in which they worked, and the repertoire they performed at local Jewish lifestyle and communal celebrations. Register for the event on Zoom here or watch live on the Yiddish Book Center's Facebook page here. Israeli Street Food Beyond Falafel with Chef Vered Guttman Tuesday, August 4, 4:30pm Join Moment Talk of the Table Contributor Chef Vered Guttman as she takes us on a food adventure through the streets of Israel. Learn to prepare flavorful Israeli foods like sabich, Tunisian sandwiches, arayes, and malabi. Learn more and 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! Dr. Ruth's Journey from Holocaust Orphan to Fame Thursday, August 13, 8pm Dr. Ruth will share her story of how she moved to the United States and started her career. She will discuss the philosophies that guide her in life and how her new documentary, Ask Dr. Ruth, revealed a side of her life that even her own children never fully understood until recently. Watch here! SOCIAL SERVICES NY State has created the COVID Rent Relief Program for renters who lost income from April 1-July 31. The COVID Rent Relief Program will provide eligible households with a one-time rental subsidy that will be sent directly to the household’s landlord. Applications will be accepted through July 31, 2020. Check your eligibility and apply here. - Every year, the JCC serves over 6,000 people in crisis. This year, that number will grow as Staten Islanders experience hardships related to COVID-19. Without the help of the JCC, many people would not have food, legal services, health insurance, mental health services, and other critical services. We want to be able to continue to provide these services to anyone who needs them, but we need your help. Donate to our Families in Need campaign here.
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TODAY: Sunrise Circle of Friends Join us for Sunrise Circle of Friends, a special virtual show for kids! All proceeds from the event benefit the Lucille & Jay Chazanoff Sunrise Day Camp-Staten Island, a free camp for children with cancer and their siblings. Learn more and buy tickets here! - Tisha B'Av: The Day Our Home Was Destroyed Thursday, July 30 We are proud to present a day of virtual learning this Thursday, July 30 in honor of Tisha B'Av, the day we commemorate the destruction of the Temples and other tragedies of Jewish history. Join us for a series of five lectures on different topics, presented by the Dr. Esther Grushkin Seminars for Adult Jewish Education (SAJE). Click here for a schedule of the day's lectures Join any of the lectures on Zoom, from wherever you are, here Meeting ID: 818 4651 2862 Password: 6mQXD2 - Performing Arts Camp August 10 - August 14 Have you heard about our NEW Performing Arts Camp? The program, run by IlluminArt Productions, will transport campers to an imagination zone where they will build self-confidence as they delve into all aspects of theater. Activities will include improvisation, acting, dance, and music. Campers will also create an original play to perform for other campers and family members. Learn more and sign up here! WELLNESS 5 Body-Weight Exercises No equipment? No problem! These 5 moves use only your body-weight to strengthen your muscles and get your heart rate up! Perform 10 repetitions of each exercise, with minimal rest in between, and repeat the circuit two to three times. - Ongoing Classes & At-Home Workouts We have several virtual wellness classes throughout the week! From exercise to nutrition to medical care questions and more, there's sure to be a class to help you stay well and stay connected during this time! Check out our website for a full schedule of all of our virtual wellness programming! NOTE: Listen to Your Heart, Online is canceled until further notice. Check out this link for a variety of workouts you can do from the comfort of your own home at any time! SPORTS Core 24 Stars Up Camp We are excited to announce a new one week basketball camp session! Our Core 24 Stars Up Camp will take place the week of August 10-14 from 9am-3pm at the Bernikow Building (1466 Manor Road). The camp is for children ages 10-14 and will include special guest instructors, outdoor pool time, and lunch packages. We can't wait to see your kids on the court! Register here! - Sports Camp There are still a few spots open in our basketball, soccer, and gymnastics camp! If you're looking for a fun way for your child to stay active this summer, sign up here! - Free Esports Tournament Do you love gaming? Try out these free games for teens ages 13-18! Compete with friends and make new ones, from around the corner and around the world. Maccabi USA has partnered with Lost Tribe Esports to present free tournaments
ARTS AND CULTURE August Book Club Meeting Thursday, August 13, 12:30pm We hope you'll join us for our next Book Club meeting! We will be reading When Time Stopped and will be joined by author Ariana Neumann for a special discussion. Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 881 8145 5140 Password: 9QEPWe - McQueen Creators The Alexander McQueen fashion house has put together a series of activities you can do at home to express your creativity and explore the world of high fashion. With prompts for photography, sketching, making paper dolls, embroidery, and more, there's something for everyone who loves fashion and art! Check it 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 NEW: Virtual Music Classes! We are so excited to announce several virtual music classes that start next month!
Sign up here! Zoom links will be provided after registration. - Music Trivia Challenge The French dramatist Moliere called this realm of classical music “the most expensive noise known to us.” What is this classical form? Check your answer in Thursday's J at Home! - Virtual Instrumental Lessons As you have heard, our virtual lessons have been extended through the summer months! Many of our students adjusted to virtual lessons quickly and are continuing to learn their instruments. You can sign up for lessons here! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ela Seeley at ESeeley@sijcc.com. - Meet the English National Ballet Philharmonic When you go to a ballet performance, you witness the synthesis of two arts— music and dance— which come together to create a truly moving experience. Check out this Google Arts & Culture digital exhibition, which introduces you to the English National Ballet Philharmonic. At the end of the exhibition, watch them perform the iconic overture from Swan Lake from their homes! - Scholarship Auditions We are currently holding scholarship auditions for the 2020-2021 school year! If your child is ages 12-18 and has some prior music training, please email a 1-2 min video of your performance (to include a scale and musical selections) to Ela Seeley, Music Institute Director, at eseeley@sijcc.com. CAMP Summer is in full swing! At JCC Day Camp, every day is a new adventure! Our campers have been enjoying activities like archery, swimming, animal exploration, crafts, and much more! Check out the latest photos from camp here! - Summer in the Cloud If you aren't planning on sending your child to camp this summer, we have a great virtual opportunity for you! We are proud to partner with Camp Settoga, New Country Day Camp, and Camp Twelve Trails for a collaborative New York area JCC experience: Summer in the Cloud. Summer in the Cloud is a unique virtual summer experience bringing together the best of our camp staffs, values, and programming for Summer 2020! Learn more here KIDS AND FAMILIES Mac's Book Club Show Join children's book author Mac Barnett as he reads his quirky tale, The Wolf, The Duck, and the Mouse! COMMUNITY EVENTS Join Hillel! Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life is a worldwide organization that brings young adults ages 18-26 together to socialize, learn, celebrate, volunteer, and have fun. Hillel is open to everyone, everywhere no matter which school they attend or whether they are currently enrolled, taking time off from school, or not attending college. While there are still so many unknowns, our friends at the NY-area Hillel's can guarantee that their Jewish communities are strong and waiting to welcome you! There is no fee to join and there are great online programs, internships, and opportunities, as well as lots of nice people to connect with. If you or someone you know is interested in joining Hillel, please fill out and share this survey! - Be sure to check out these additional programs from our friends at other organizations around the country! Klezmer: Music and Community in Twentieth-Century Philadelphia, with Hankus Netsky Thursday, July 30, 7pm Join the Yiddish Book Center for a conversation with virtuoso musician and ethnomusicologist Hankus Netsky, who helped spark the revival of klezmer music in America and around the world. His latest book provides a lively overview of the folk musical tradition as practiced in Philadelphia's twentieth-century Jewish community. Through interviews, archival research, and recordings, Hankus constructs an ethnographic portrait of Philadelphia’s Jewish musicians, the environment in which they worked, and the repertoire they performed at local Jewish lifestyle and communal celebrations. Register for the event on Zoom here or watch live on the Yiddish Book Center's Facebook page 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! Dr. Ruth's Journey from Holocaust Orphan to Fame Thursday, August 13, 8pm Dr. Ruth will share her story of how she moved to the United States and started her career. She will discuss the philosophies that guide her in life and how her new documentary, Ask Dr. Ruth, revealed a side of her life that even her own children never fully understood until recently. Watch here! SOCIAL SERVICES NY State has created the COVID Rent Relief Program for renters who lost income from April 1-July 31. The COVID Rent Relief Program will provide eligible households with a one-time rental subsidy that will be sent directly to the household’s landlord. Applications will be accepted through July 31, 2020. Check your eligibility and apply here. - Every year, the JCC serves over 6,000 people in crisis. This year, that number will grow as Staten Islanders experience hardships related to COVID-19. Without the help of the JCC, many people would not have food, legal services, health insurance, mental health services, and other critical services. We want to be able to continue to provide these services to anyone who needs them, but we need your help. Donate to our Families in Need campaign here. IN THE NEWS
Neshama Marcus, our Chief Program Director of Community Based Programs, was recently featured in an interview where she talked about Connect to Recovery, our one-stop shop for Staten Islanders to access the social services they need. Check out the interview here! - Sunrise Camp in a Box Thanks to the Emergency Children’s Help Organization (ECHO), the campers at the Lucille & Jay Chazanoff Sunrise Day Camp will receive a special package each week as part of the “Camp in a Box” program. The JCC partnered with ECHO, an organization that aims to provide financial assistance to children who need it, as well as making those children happier, to brighten the lives of the campers at Sunrise Day Camp. In case you missed it, check out this article about Sunrise Day Camp recently featured in the Staten Island Advance! - Upcoming Events Sunrise Circle of Friends Wednesday, July 29, 5pm Join us for Sunrise Circle of Friends, a special virtual show for kids! All proceeds from the event benefit the Lucille & Jay Chazanoff Sunrise Day Camp-Staten Island, a free camp for children with cancer and their siblings. Learn more and buy tickets here! WELLNESS Lively Chair Yoga This chair yoga class is great for seniors and active adults! Try it out to improve your balance, strength, and memory! - Ongoing Classes & At-Home Workouts We have several virtual wellness classes throughout the week! From exercise to nutrition to medical care questions and more, there's sure to be a class to help you stay well and stay connected during this time! 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 Core 24 Stars Up Camp We are excited to announce a new one week basketball camp session! Our Core 24 Stars Up Camp will take place the week of August 10-14 from 9am-3pm at the Bernikow Building (1466 Manor Road). The camp is for children ages 10-14 and will include special guest instructors, outdoor pool time, and lunch packages. We can't wait to see your kids on the court! Register here! - Sports Camp There are still a few spots open in our basketball, soccer, and gymnastics camp! If you're looking for a fun way for your child to stay active this summer, sign up here! - Free Esports Tournament Do you love gaming? Try out these free games for teens ages 13-18! Compete with friends and make new ones, from around the corner and around the world. Maccabi USA has partnered with Lost Tribe Esports to present free tournaments
ARTS AND CULTURE RECAP: SAJE Virtual Rabbi/Rebbetzin Series Did you miss the latest SAJE lecture by Rebbetzin Chaya Segal? Watch a recording of her lecture, "The Three Weeks of Mourning," to learn how to apply the lessons of the Jewish calendar to your own day-to-day perspectives here! - Tisha B'Av: The Day Our Home Was Destroyed Thursday, July 30 We are proud to present a day of virtual learning on Thursday, July 30 in honor of Tisha B'Av, the day we commemorate the destruction of the Temples and other tragedies of Jewish history. Join us for a series of five lectures on different topics, presented by the Dr. Esther Grushkin Seminars for Adult Jewish Education (SAJE). Click here for a schedule of the day's lectures Join any of the lectures on Zoom, from wherever you are, here Meeting ID: 818 4651 2862 Password: 6mQXD2 - August Book Club Meeting Thursday, August 13, 12:30pm We hope you'll join us for our next Book Club meeting! We will be reading When Time Stopped and will be joined by author Ariana Neumann for a special discussion. Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 881 8145 5140 Password: 9QEPWe - The Evolution of the Personal Camera Learn about the evolution of personal cameras, from their earliest inception in the 1800s to the modern smartphone camera, with this online exhibition from the Digital Public Library of America. - 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 Trivia Challenge Our Trivia Challenge asked... What major symphonic work was born during the early days of the terrible 1941-1944 German siege of Leningrad (St. Petersburg), Russia, and became a wartime symbol of Allied resistance to Nazi Germany? The Seventh Symphony (Leningrad) by Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975). Born in St. Petersburg before the Communist revolution, Shostakovich was in the city of his birth (which Soviets had renamed Leningrad) when German armed forces began their brutal 900-day siege, which choked off access to Leningrad so successfully that more than 600,000 of its residents and defenders starved to death before it was over. Acting as a firefighter after German shells began to rain down, Shostakovich spent some of his off-duty hours beginning work on the Seventh Symphony; he finished it in late December 1941, after escaping from the beleaguered city. Dedicated to “the ordinary Soviet citizens who have become the heroes of the present war,” this seventy-three-minute musical description of the horrors of the siege premiered in Moscow on March 1, 1942, was first performed in London that June, and debuted in the United States in July. - Compose Your Own Music Are you the next great composer? Practice with this fun online game that lets you compose your own music! - NEW: Virtual Music Classes! We are so excited to announce several virtual music classes that start next month!
Sign up here! Zoom links will be provided after registration. - Virtual Instrumental Lessons As you have heard, our virtual lessons have been extended through the summer months! Many of our students adjusted to virtual lessons quickly and are continuing to learn their instruments. You can sign up for lessons here! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ela Seeley at ESeeley@sijcc.com. - Scholarship Auditions We are currently holding scholarship auditions for the 2020-2021 school year! If your child is ages 12-18 and has some prior music training, please email a 1-2 min video of your performance (to include a scale and musical selections) to Ela Seeley, Music Institute Director, at eseeley@sijcc.com. CAMP Summer is in full swing! Can you believe that we are already in Week 3 of summer camp?! Week 2 was full of fun and adventure! Check out some photos here! - Summer in the Cloud If you aren't planning on sending your child to camp this summer, we have a great virtual opportunity for you! We are proud to partner with Camp Settoga, New Country Day Camp, and Camp Twelve Trails for a collaborative New York area JCC experience: Summer in the Cloud. Summer in the Cloud is a unique virtual summer experience bringing together the best of our camp staffs, values, and programming for Summer 2020! Learn more here KIDS AND FAMILIES Flipbook Fun This video will teach you how to make a flipbook and make your drawings spring to life! COMMUNITY EVENTS Be sure to check out these additional programs from our friends at other organizations around the country! Klezmer: Music and Community in Twentieth-Century Philadelphia, with Hankus Netsky Thursday, July 30, 7pm Join the Yiddish Book Center for a conversation with virtuoso musician and ethnomusicologist Hankus Netsky, who helped spark the revival of klezmer music in America and around the world. His latest book provides a lively overview of the folk musical tradition as practiced in Philadelphia's twentieth-century Jewish community. Through interviews, archival research, and recordings, Hankus constructs an ethnographic portrait of Philadelphia’s Jewish musicians, the environment in which they worked, and the repertoire they performed at local Jewish lifestyle and communal celebrations. Register for the event on Zoom here or watch live on the Yiddish Book Center's Facebook page 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! Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver Introduce Alien Superstar Monday, July 27, 8pm Many of us know Henry Winkler as "The Fonz" on TV's Happy Days, but did you know that he also writes kids' books? Join Henry Winkler and co-author Lin Oliver as they discuss their collaborative writing process and the underlying messages of their new series. Henry and Lin will also discuss their 18-book Hank Zipzer: World's Greatest Under-Achiever series, and the 12-book Here's Hank series. Watch here! SOCIAL SERVICES NY State has created the COVID Rent Relief Program for renters who lost income from April 1-July 31. The COVID Rent Relief Program will provide eligible households with a one-time rental subsidy that will be sent directly to the household’s landlord. Applications will be accepted through July 31, 2020. Check your eligibility and apply here. - Every year, the JCC serves over 6,000 people in crisis. This year, that number will grow as Staten Islanders experience hardships related to COVID-19. Without the help of the JCC, many people would not have food, legal services, health insurance, mental health services, and other critical services. We want to be able to continue to provide these services to anyone who needs them, but we need your help. Donate to our Families in Need campaign here. IN THE NEWS
This past weekend, we officially opened up our Summer Swim Club! Our staff is so excited to welcome members back to the pool! Click here for more information and to sign up! - Upcoming Events We have some exciting virtual events coming up and we hope you'll join us! Virtual Brazilian Drumming Workshops STARTING TODAY: Wednesdays, 6-week session Our Brazilian Drumming Workshops start TOMORROW, and there are still a few spots left! Bring your own drum and join call-and-response games, learn new techniques and rhythms, and play along with world-renowned educator and performer of samba percussion, Philip Galinsky. Child and Adult workshops available! Learn more and register here. You will receive a Zoom invite to participate following your registration. Sunrise Circle of Friends Wednesday, July 29, 5pm Join us for Sunrise Circle of Friends, a special virtual show for kids! All proceeds from the event benefit the Lucille & Jay Chazanoff Sunrise Day Camp-Staten Island, a free camp for children with cancer and their siblings. Learn more and buy tickets here! Don't forget to reserve your visit from the Staten Island Wine Fairies! Make the event fun for the whole family by adding on a special wine basket delivered by the Staten Island Wine Fairies! Sign-ups for this add-on feature close TODAY, so be sure to place your order today! *Staten Island deliveries only. Sign up here! WELLNESS Broadway Dance Workout Put on your dancing shoes and try this Broadway-inspired dance workout! - Ongoing Classes & At-Home Workouts We have several virtual wellness classes throughout the week! From exercise to nutrition to medical care questions and more, there's sure to be a class to help you stay well and stay connected during this time! 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! SUNRISE Sunrise in the News Check out this great feature on Sunrise in the Staten Island Advance! SPORTS Sports Camp There are still a few spots open in our basketball, soccer, and gymnastics camp! If you're looking for a fun way for your child to stay active this summer, sign up here! - Free Esports Tournament Do you love gaming? Try out these free games for teens ages 13-18! Compete with friends and make new ones, from around the corner and around the world. Maccabi USA has partnered with Lost Tribe Esports to present free tournaments
ARTS AND CULTURE Art of Broadway with Special Guest Peter Marks Friday, July 24, 11am We have a special guest for this week's Art of Broadway class! We are so excited to be joined by Peter Marks, who has served as the chief drama critic for The Washington Post since 2002! Previously, Marks worked for more than nine years at The New York Times, where he was a drama critic, theater reporter, metro reporter, and national correspondent during the 2000 presidential campaign. He has chaired the Pulitzer Prize drama jury four times. Currently, he also co-hosts the "Three on the Aisle" podcast. Join us this Friday for what promises to be another amazing class! Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 115 119 374 Password: 265999 - August Book Club Meeting Thursday, August 13, 12:30pm We hope you'll join us for our next Book Club meeting! We will be reading When Time Stopped and will be joined by author Ariana Neumann for a special discussion. Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 881 8145 5140 Password: 9QEPWe - The World of Yiddish Theater Check out this lecture series presented by the Yiddish Book Center! Professor Debra Caplan will be your guide through the Purim plays of Eastern Europe to the packed theaters of Second Avenue and Yiddish drama’s modernist turn in Europe between the two world wars. Watch the series 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 Trivia Challenge What major symphonic work was born during the early days of the terrible 1941-1944 German siege of Leningrad (St. Petersburg), Russia, and became a wartime symbol of Allied resistance to Nazi Germany? Check your answer in Thursday's edition of J at Home! - Learn with Carnegie Hall: Musical Explorers for Families Wednesday, July 22, 2pm Join New York City–based artists as they introduce children (ages 4-8) to music from around the world, including Argentine folk music, Native American song and dance, and harmonies of South African Zulu in this Musical Explorers concert for families presented by Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute. Watch the concert here! - NEW: Virtual Music Classes! We are so excited to announce several virtual music classes that start next month!
Sign up here! Zoom links will be provided after registration. - Virtual Instrumental Lessons As you have heard, our virtual lessons have been extended through the summer months! Many of our students adjusted to virtual lessons quickly and are continuing to learn their instruments. You can sign up for lessons here! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ela Seeley at ESeeley@sijcc.com. - Scholarship Auditions We are currently holding scholarship auditions for the 2020-2021 school year! If your child is ages 12-18 and has some prior music training, please email a 1-2 min video of your performance (to include a scale and musical selections) to Ela Seeley, Music Institute Director, at eseeley@sijcc.com. Summer is in full swing! CAMP Can you believe that we are already in Week 3 of summer camp?! Week 2 was full of fun and adventure! Check out some photos here! - Summer in the Cloud If you aren't planning on sending your child to camp this summer, we have a great virtual opportunity for you! We are proud to partner with Camp Settoga, New Country Day Camp, and Camp Twelve Trails for a collaborative New York area JCC experience: Summer in the Cloud. Summer in the Cloud is a unique virtual summer experience bringing together the best of our camp staffs, values, and programming for Summer 2020! Learn more here KIDS AND FAMILIES Sesame Street Read & Move Read & move along with your favorite friends from Sesame Street! As you read this story together, follow the Muppets' moves and make up your own as you go! COMMUNITY EVENTS Be sure to check out these additional programs from our friends at other organizations around the country! Maccabi USA Presents An Evening with Ron Blomberg Wednesday, July 22, 7:30pm We are just a few days away from the start of the baseball season! To tide you over until then, join Maccabi USA and the Jewish Sports Heritage Association for a discussion with Ron Blomberg, baseball's first designated hitter and the #1 overall pick in the 1967 amateur draft. Join Zoom Meeting here The Yiddish Book Center Presents Immigration and Adaptation: Jewish Women of the Lower East Side Thursday, July 23, 7pm "Jewish Women of the World, Unite!" In 1908, a Yiddish newspaper summoned the Jewish immigrant women of New York's Lower East Side to unite—not to start a revolution but rather to observe the Sabbath. The Shabes Zhurnal, an effort led by Jewish rabbis and communal leaders, was chagrined at the blows immigration and adaptation had imposed on Jewish families and homed in on Jewish women as potential saviors. This illustrated talk, which draws on cookbooks, memoirs, and advice columns, looks at the revolution of immigration and Americanization and how immigrant women creatively grappled with adaptation. Register for the event on Zoom here or watch live on the Yiddish Book Center's Facebook page here. Maccabi USA Presents Talking Hoops with Basketball Legend, Larry Brown Thursday, July 23, 8pm Larry Brown is truly one of the iconic figures in the world of basketball. NCAA Champion. Olympic Champion. NBA Champion. Hall of Famer. Legend of the Maccabiah. Don't miss this chance to hear first-hand from Coach Brown! Register here. Prepare for Tisha B'Av with AMIT Sunday, July 26, 11am Join AMIT for a special virtual event to prepare for Tisha B'Av. After introductory remarks and reflections on Tisha B'Av by Laura Hoenig Silbermann, Nachliel Selavan will present on "Destruction to Redemption: A Virtual Journey of the Second Temple Period from Rome to Jerusalem."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! Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver Introduce Alien Superstar Monday, July 27, 8pm Many of us know Henry Winkler as "The Fonz" on TV's Happy Days, but did you know that he also writes kids' books? Join Henry Winkler and co-author Lin Oliver as they discuss their collaborative writing process and the underlying messages of their new series. Henry and Lin will also discuss their 18-book Hank Zipzer: World's Greatest Under-Achiever series, and the 12-book Here's Hank series. Watch here! SOCIAL SERVICES NY State has created the COVID Rent Relief Program for renters who lost income from April 1-July 31. The COVID Rent Relief Program will provide eligible households with a one-time rental subsidy that will be sent directly to the household’s landlord. Applications will be accepted through July 31, 2020. Check your eligibility and apply here. - Every year, the JCC serves over 6,000 people in crisis. This year, that number will grow as Staten Islanders experience hardships related to COVID-19. Without the help of the JCC, many people would not have food, legal services, health insurance, mental health services, and other critical services. We want to be able to continue to provide these services to anyone who needs them, but we need your help. Donate to our Families in Need campaign here. IN THE NEWS
Summer Swim Club We recently announced that our Summer Swim Club will be opening for limited dates in July! This is one of our favorite parts of the summer and we are so excited to welcome you safely back to our pool! Please note that reservations are limited to Active WellPro members and are required to enjoy the Summer Swim Club. Click here for more information and to sign up! WELLNESS Tai Chi Workout Try out this wonderful Tai Chi workout for seniors! These low-impact exercises, which can be done sitting or standing based on your comfort level, can promote physical and mental health. - New York Road Runners Fitness Classes Our friends at New York Road Runners are offering the following exercise classes:
Meeting ID: 821 0818 0913 - Ongoing Classes & At-Home Workouts We have several virtual wellness classes throughout the week! From exercise to nutrition to medical care questions and more, there's sure to be a class to help you stay well and stay connected during this time! Please see below for revised meeting IDs for all classes with Lisa. We apologize for any inconvenience, and thank you for your understanding. Join us on Zoom here. Meeting ID: 914-380-9061 Password: wellness1 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! SUNRISE Sunrise Circle of Friends Wednesday, July 29, 5pm Join us on Wednesday, July 29th at 5pm for Sunrise Circle of Friends, a special virtual show for kids! All proceeds from the event will benefit the Lucille & Jay Chazanoff Sunrise Day Camp-Staten Island! The event, produced in collaboration with JMT Media, will feature performances by Steve the Magician, Music with Patrick, Brian Wild & His Interactive Animals, and Tiger Schulman Karate. Want a treat for mom & dad while the kids are enjoying the show? As an add-on, get a special wine basket delivered by the Staten Island Wine Fairies! Be sure to reserve your basket soon, as signups close in less than a week! Place your order before Wednesday, July 22nd!* *Staten Island deliveries only Learn more and buy tickets here! AQUATICS Dryland Warm-Up Before you dive in to your next dryland workout, try this warm-up! Complete two rounds of the following exercises. Take minimal rest between exercises and between rounds. Click on the exercises for a demonstration. Shoulder ROM x 12 each side Hip Circuit x 6 each side Hollow x 30 seconds - Aquatics Camp Our summer Aquatics Camp session has just started and there's still time to sign up here! SPORTS Sports Camp Our campers are having fun while staying safe and practicing social distancing at gymnastics camp! Check out some videos of our gymnasts here. There are still a few spots open in our basketball, soccer, and gymnastics camp! If you're looking for a fun way for your child to stay active this summer, sign up here! - Jewish Sports Now Maccabi USA and its partners across the world of Jewish sports have put together a new online resource to help athletes stay in shape no matter where they are! Athletes now have access to elite coaching – for free – to work on their game – all from their living rooms, basements, backyards, or neighborhood parks! This site is a great way to supplement the training your athlete is already receiving from our JCC sports camps! Check it out here! - Free Esports Tournament Do you love gaming? Try out these free games for teens ages 13-18! Compete with friends and make new ones, from around the corner and around the world. Maccabi USA has partnered with Lost Tribe Esports to present free tournaments · Minecraft Survival Games: Sunday, July 19 | 2-4 PM ET. Register Here. For a full tournament schedule visit Lost Tribe Esports. ARTS AND CULTURE Dr. Esther Grushkin Seminars for Adult Jewish Education (SAJE) presents Virtual Rabbi/Rebbetzin Series Tuesday, July 21, 12:30pm Join us for a FREE Zoom lecture by Rebbetzin Chaya Segal of Chabad Israel Center of Staten Island. Her topic of discussion will be "The Three Weeks of Mourning," about applying the lessons of the Jewish calendar to your own day-to-day perspectives. Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 875 8962 4915 Password: 3j85Q1 - August Book Club Meeting Thursday, August 13, 12:30pm We hope you'll join us for our next Book Club meeting! We will be reading When Time Stopped and will be joined by author Ariana Neumann for a special discussion. Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 881 8145 5140 Password: 9QEPWe - Virtual Tour: Judith Leiber—Master Craftsman Check out this virtual exhibit on fashion designer Judith Leiber from the Jewish Museum of Florida FIU. The exhibit tells the story of a fearless woman ahead of her time. Leiber's innovative style is immortalized by her animal and food themed minaudieres (small decorative handbags without handles), beloved by celebrities and first ladies alike! Take the tour 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! - Virtual Brazilian Drumming Workshops Wednesdays, starting July 22, 6-week session Our Brazilian Drumming Workshops starts next week, and there are still a few spots left! Bring your own drum and join call-and-response games, learn new techniques and rhythms, and play along with world-renowned educator and performer of samba percussion, Philip Galinsky. Children ages 6-10 years old: Wednesdays 4pm Adults: Wednesdays 5pm Fee: $60 Register here. You will receive a Zoom invite to participate following your registration. - Music Trivia Challenge Our Music Trivia Challenge asked... This multi-stringed and multi-pedaled instrument has a connection with 20th century American comedy. What instrument is it and what comedian famously played it? The harp became associated with American comedy when it was played Harpo Marx. Born Adolph Marx, he later changed his name to Arthur and is best known by his stage name, Harpo. While Harpo was the only non-speaking member of the Marx Brothers comedy team, his harp-playing became an iconic sound in the many films they made together. Watch Harpo play “Guardian Angels,” an original composition, here. Harps were used in orchestras that performed the first Italian operas. They were later ignored or used sparingly by such musical giants as Bach and Handel. Later, they were employed to great effect by such Romantic–era composers as Berlioz, List, and Wagner as well as Debussy and others of his Impressionist school. With as many as forty-seven strings and seven pedals, the modern orchestral harp can be a challenge to keep in proper celestial voice, something that might have prompted the testy comment attributed to Igor Stravinsky: “Harpists spend 90 percent of their lives tuning their harps and 10 percent playing out of tune.” - A Special Performance of Baby Beluga The New York Philharmonic Orchestra presents Young People's Concerts Play! This program,The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, teaches kids about the different instruments found in an orchestra and features a concert, interactive videos, and a game that lets kids compose music! Check it out here! - Virtual Instrumental Lessons As you have heard, our virtual lessons have been extended through the summer months! Many of our students adjusted to virtual lessons quickly and are continuing to learn their instruments. You can sign up for lessons here! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ela Seeley at ESeeley@sijcc.com. - Scholarship Auditions We are currently holding scholarship auditions for the 2020-2021 school year! If your child is ages 12-18 and has some prior music training, please email a 1-2 min video of your performance (to include a scale and musical selections) to Ela Seeley, Music Institute Director, at eseeley@sijcc.com. Summer is in full swing! CAMP We are already having so much fun at camp! Be sure to like our camp Facebook page to see lots of pictures of our campers and follow along with all of our adventures this summer! KIDS AND FAMILIES The International Museum of Children's Art Check out the virtual collection from the International Museum of Children's Art! The museum, located in Norway, features art made by young children in 180 countries! What will your little artist create? Get inspired by the works shown in the museum, including self portraits, animals, landscapes, and more! COMMUNITY EVENTS Be sure to check out these additional programs from our friends at other organizations around the country! TODAY: Essential Stories: A Video Adaptation of Witness Theater, 5pm As COVID-19 continues to impact the world, UJA has been in the forefront of meeting the needs of those most vulnerable — including survivors. Now, please join UJA as they honor their legacies and incredible stories with a virtual Witness Theater performance. The wartime experiences of survivors will come alive as they’re reenacted by students, and the compelling drama will serve as a powerful reminder about the critical significance of strength through adversity. Register here. TODAY: The Yiddish Book Center Presents Jews in Hollywood, with Kenneth Turan, 7pm Kenneth Turan is a retired film critic for the Los Angeles Times and National Public Radio's Morning Edition, a former staff writer for the Washington Post, and director of the Los Angeles Times Book Prizes. In this program, he will touch on aspects of some of the great movies that speak to the Jewish-American experience. Register for the event on Zoom here or watch live on the Yiddish Book Center's Facebook page here. Prepare for Tisha B'Av with AMIT Sunday, July 26, 11am Join AMIT for a special virtual event to prepare for Tisha B'Av. After introductory remarks and reflections on Tisha B'Av by Laura Hoenig Silbermann, Nachliel Selavan will present on "Destruction to Redemption: A Virtual Journey of the Second Temple Period from Rome to Jerusalem." 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! Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver Introduce Alien Superstar Monday, July 27, 8pm Many of us know Henry Winkler as "The Fonz" on TV's Happy Days, but did you know that he also writes kids' books? Join Henry Winkler and co-author Lin Oliver as they discuss their collaborative writing process and the underlying messages of their new series. Henry and Lin will also discuss their 18-book Hank Zipzer: World's Greatest Under-Achiever series, and the 12-book Here's Hank series. Watch here! - Every year, the JCC serves over 6,000 people in crisis. This year, that number will grow as Staten Islanders experience hardships related to COVID-19. Without the help of the JCC, many people would not have food, legal services, health insurance, mental health services, and other critical services. We want to be able to continue to provide these services to anyone who needs them, but we need your help. Donate to our Families in Need campaign here. WELLNESS
10-Minute Walking Workouts Check out these three 10-minute walking workouts! A short walk can be a great way to break up your day, clear your mind, and stay active! - New York Road Runners Fitness Classes Our friends at New York Road Runners are offering the following exercise classes:
Meeting ID: 821 0818 0913 - Arthritis Webinars Join the Arthritis Foundation and other experts for two recorded webinars with useful information about emotional health and staying safe during the pandemic. Click here to view Emotional Health and Coping Click here to view Infection, Prevention & Managing Your Care - Ongoing Classes & At-Home Workouts We have several virtual wellness classes throughout the week! From exercise to nutrition to medical care questions and more, there's sure to be a class to help you stay well and stay connected during this time! Please see below for revised meeting IDs for all classes with Lisa. We apologize for any inconvenience, and thank you for your understanding. Join us on Zoom here. Meeting ID: 914-380-9061 Password: wellness1 Check out our website for a full schedule of all of our virtual wellness programming, and check out this link for a variety of workouts you can do from the comfort of your own home at any time! AQUATICS Aquatics Camp Our summer Aquatics Camp session has just started and there's still time to sign up here! Sports Camp SPORTS Our Core 24 Basketball Academy campers are working hard and having lots of fun! Check out some more videos from camp here! There are still a few spots open in our basketball, soccer, and gymnastics camp! If you're looking for a fun way for your child to stay active this summer, sign up here! - Jewish Sports Now Maccabi USA and its partners across the world of Jewish sports have put together a new online resource to help athletes stay in shape no matter where they are! Athletes now have access to elite coaching – for free – to work on their game – all from their living rooms, basements, backyards, or neighborhood parks! This site is a great way to supplement the training your athlete is already receiving from our JCC sports camps! Check it out here! - Free Esports Tournament Do you love gaming? Try out these free games for teens ages 13-18! Compete with friends and make new ones, from around the corner and around the world. Maccabi USA has partnered with Lost Tribe Esports to present free tournaments · Super Smash Bros. Ultimate: Wednesday, July 15 | 1-4 PM ET. Register Here. · Minecraft Survival Games: Sunday, July 19 | 2-4 PM ET. Register Here. For a full tournament schedule visit Lost Tribe Esports. ARTS AND CULTURE Dr. Esther Grushkin Seminars for Adult Jewish Education (SAJE) presents Virtual Rabbi/Rebbetzin Series Tuesday, July 21, 12:30pm Join us for a FREE Zoom lecture by Rebbetzin Chaya Segal of Chabad Israel Center of Staten Island. Her topic of discussion will be "The Three Weeks of Mourning," about applying the lessons of the Jewish calendar to your own day-to-day perspectives. Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 875 8962 4915 Password: 3j85Q1 - August Book Club Meeting Thursday, August 13, 12:30pm We hope you'll join us for our next Book Club meeting! We will be reading When Time Stopped and will be joined by author Ariana Neumann for a special discussion. Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 881 8145 5140 Password: 9QEPWez - Virtual Tour of The Orchid Show: Jeff Leatham's Kaleidoscope Take a virtual visit to the beautiful New York Botanical Garden to see a stunning exhibition featured earlier this year! Check it 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 Trivia Challenge This multi-stringed and multi-pedaled instrument has a connection with 20th century American comedy. What instrument is it and what comedian famously played it? Check your answer in Thursday's J at Home! - A Special Performance of Baby Beluga To celebrate the 40th anniversary of his song, "Baby Beluga," Raffi teamed up with Yo-Yo Ma for a special virtual performance! Watch here! - STARTING TOMORROW: Virtual Brazilian Drumming Workshops Wednesdays, starting July 15, 6-week session Join Philip Galinsky for a 6-week Brazilian drumming workshop! Bring your own drum and join call-and-response games, learn new techniques and rhythms, and play along with a world-renowned educator and performer of samba percussion. Children ages 6-10 years old: Wednesdays 4pm Adults: Wednesdays 5pm Fee: $60 Register here. You will receive a Zoom invite to participate following your registration. - Virtual Instrumental Lessons As you have heard, our virtual lessons have been extended through the summer months! Many of our students adjusted to virtual lessons quickly and are continuing to learn their instruments. Check out this testimonial from one of our young musician's parents: "The virtual music lessons have shown to be effective. My daughter continued her piano lessons via FaceTime and continued to excel in her piano skills. The instructor did an amazing job in teaching the weekly lessons, and my daughter is playing so beautifully! I definitely intend to continue the virtual lessons until face-to-face lessons are allowed." You can sign up for lessons here! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ela Seeley at ESeeley@sijcc.com. - Scholarship Auditions We are currently holding scholarship auditions for the 2020-2021 school year! If your child is ages 12-18 and has some prior music training, please email a 1-2 min video of your performance (to include a scale and musical selections) to Ela Seeley, Music Institute Director, at eseeley@sijcc.com. Summer is in full swing! CAMP We are already having so much fun at camp! Be sure to like our camp Facebook page to see lots of pictures of our campers and follow along with all of our adventures this summer! SUNRISE Sunrise Circle of Friends Wednesday, July 29, 5pm Join us on Wednesday, July 29th at 5pm for Sunrise Circle of Friends, a special virtual show for kids! All proceeds from the event will benefit the Lucille & Jay Chazanoff Sunrise Day Camp-Staten Island! The event, produced in collaboration with JMT Media, will feature performances by Steve the Magician, Music with Patrick, Brian Wild & His Interactive Animals, and Tiger Schulman Karate. Want a treat for mom & dad while the kids are enjoying the show? As an add-on, get a special wine basket delivered by the Staten Island Wine Fairies! Signups close on Wednesday, July 22nd, so reserve your basket now!* *Staten Island deliveries only Learn more and buy tickets here! KIDS AND FAMILIES World Wildlife Foundation: Wild Classroom The World Wildlife Foundation put together a series of daily lessons for kids to complete at home! Learn all about animals and their habitats with activities, videos, games and more here! COMMUNITY EVENTS Be sure to check out these additional programs from our friends at other organizations around the country! Essential Stories: A Video Adaptation of Witness Theater Thursday, July 16, 5pm As COVID-19 continues to impact the world, UJA has been in the forefront of meeting the needs of those most vulnerable — including survivors. Now, please join UJA as they honor their legacies and incredible stories with a virtual Witness Theater performance. The wartime experiences of survivors will come alive as they’re reenacted by students, and the compelling drama will serve as a powerful reminder about the critical significance of strength through adversity. Register here. The Yiddish Book Center Presents Jews in Hollywood, with Kenneth Turan Thursday, July 16, 7pm Kenneth Turan is a retired film critic for the Los Angeles Times and National Public Radio's Morning Edition, a former staff writer for the Washington Post, and director of the Los Angeles Times Book Prizes. In this program, he will touch on aspects of some of the great movies that speak to the Jewish-American experience. Register for the event on Zoom here or watch live on the Yiddish Book Center's Facebook page 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! Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver Introduce Alien Superstar Monday, July 27, 8pm Many of us know Henry Winkler as "The Fonz" on TV's Happy Days, but did you know that he also writes kids' books? Join Henry Winkler and co-author Lin Oliver as they discuss their collaborative writing process and the underlying messages of their new series. Henry and Lin will also discuss their 18-book Hank Zipzer: World's Greatest Under-Achiever series, and the 12-book Here's Hank series. Watch here! - Every year, the JCC serves over 6,000 people in crisis. This year, that number will grow as Staten Islanders experience hardships related to COVID-19. Without the help of the JCC, many people would not have food, legal services, health insurance, mental health services, and other critical services. We want to be able to continue to provide these services to anyone who needs them, but we need your help. Donate to our Families in Need campaign here. IN THE NEWS
Summer Camp Photos We are already having so much fun at camp! Be sure to like our camp Facebook page to see lots of pictures of our campers and follow along with all of our adventures this summer! - Core 24 Basketball Camp Check out some videos from the first few days of our Core 24 Basketball Camp! WELLNESS Five Ways to Quiet Stress Try out these 5 grounding techniques to reduce stress! 1.) Diaphragmatic breathing. Lie down with one hand on your chest and the other on your stomach. As you inhale, feel your belly press into your bottom hand. As you exhale, feel your belly soften and fall. 2.) Intentional breathing. Be conscious of your breathing, feeling the coolness of the air as it enters your nostrils and the warmth as it exits. 3.) Earthing. Take your shoes off and notice the feeling of your feet against the floor. 4.) Find your feet. While this technique can be done with shoes on, it is similar to earthing in that it encourages us to take a moment and notice the physical sensations of our feet. 5.) Body scan. Find a comfortable position lying down. Start at your toes and work up to the crown of your head, or go in the opposite direction, and slowly "notice what there is to notice in your physical body." Observe any tension, temperature, numbness, or other sensations. Read more about grounding techniques here. - At-Home Workouts Check out this link for a variety of workouts you can do from the comfort of your own home! - Ongoing Wellness Classes We have several virtual wellness classes throughout the week! From exercise to nutrition to medical care questions and more, there's sure to be a class to help you stay well and stay connected during this time! Please see below for revised meeting IDs for all classes with Lisa. We apologize for any inconvenience, and thank you for your understanding. Join us on Zoom here. Meeting ID: 914-380-9060 Password: wellness1 NEW! Chai Chi Online Mondays, 11am Join Lisa for this fun new class that will include exercises to improve your balance, breathing, and flexibility while learning Tai Chi forms. Join us on Zoom Zoom Meeting ID: 914-380-9060 Zoom Meeting Password: wellness1 Check out our website for a full schedule of all of our virtual wellness programming! AQUATICS Strength-Building Dryland Workout Complete four rounds of each exercise. Rest minimally between exercises and two minutes between rounds. Click on the exercises for a demonstration.
Our summer Aquatics Camp session has just started and there's still time to sign up here! SPORTS Our Basketball, Soccer, and Gymnastics camps also started this week! Our campers and coaches are so excited to be back together, staying active and having fun! Don't miss out on all the fun... sign up here! - Free Esports Tournaments Do you love gaming? Try out these free games for teens ages 13-18! Compete with friends and make new ones, from around the corner and around the world. Maccabi USA has partnered with Lost Tribe Esports to present free tournaments. For a full tournament schedule visit Lost Tribe Esports. ARTS AND CULTURE Dr. Esther Grushkin Seminars for Adult Jewish Education (SAJE) presents A JCC Virtual Rabbi/Rebbetzin Series Tuesday, July 21, 12:30pm Join us for a FREE Zoom lecture by Rebbetzin Chaya Segal of Chabad Israel Center of Staten Island. Her topic of discussion will be "The Three Weeks of Mourning," about applying the lessons of the Jewish calendar to your own day-to-day perspectives. Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 875 8962 4915 Password: 3j85Q1 - Made for Movies: Star Wars IV, V, and VI Take a trip to a galaxy far, far away and learn about the practical special effects that made the original Star Wars trilogy unlike anything audiences had seen before! Watch the documentary 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! We are excited to announce our newest online class: Muddy Hands, Happy Hearts: Thursdays, 10am Muddy Hands Happy Hearts is a hand-building ceramic program designed for students of all levels to explore the world of hand-built ceramics. The class will meet online on Thursdays at 10am. Darren Corona is a local ceramicist that has been creating his own work, along with leading workshops and seminars for over two decades. Darren will teach various techniques, and give valuable insight to those participating. Join us on Zoom Zoom Meeting ID: 579 496 5827 MUSIC Music Trivia Challenge One of this seminal American composer’s works involved slicing vegetables, putting them into a blender, and drinking the resulting juice. Who was he, and what was his vegetable composition? John Cage (1912-1992) used vegetables and a blender in his composition 0’0". A native of Los Angeles, Cage quit college to travel and study music and art. He studied with, among others, Henry Cowell and Arnold Schoenberg (who taught him without charge after Cage pledged to devote his life to music) and begun composing in the early 1930s. A decade later, his works for percussion and "prepared piano" (with tones altered by objects placed among its strings) gained Cage recognition from the National Institute of Arts and Letters for having "extended the boundaries of musical art." In his more ambitious later works—which might employ random ambient noise or music derived from a cactus—Cage ever sought to blur the line between life and art, and his impact on his century was enormous. He once said, "Everything (one does) is music and everywhere is the best seat." Stay tuned for our next Music Trivia Challenge! - How Brass Instruments Work We love the way brass instruments sound and the way they shape different genres like classical and jazz. But how do they work? Check out this video to find out! - Virtual Brazilian Drumming Workshops Wednesdays, starting July 15, 6-week session Join Philip Galinsky for a 6-week Brazilian drumming workshop! Bring your own drum and join call-and-response games, learn new techniques and rhythms, and play along with a world-renowned educator and performer of samba percussion. Children ages 6-10 years old: Wednesdays 4pm Adults: Wednesdays 5pm Fee: $60 Register here. You will receive a Zoom invite to participate following your registration. - Virtual Instrumental Lessons As you have heard, our virtual lessons have been extended through the summer months! Many of our students adjusted to virtual lessons quickly and are continuing to learn their instruments. Check out this testimonial from one of our young musician's parents: "The virtual music lessons have shown to be effective. My daughter continued her piano lessons via FaceTime and continued to excel in her piano skills. The instructor did an amazing job in teaching the weekly lessons, and my daughter is playing so beautifully! I definitely intend to continue the virtual lessons until face-to-face lessons are allowed." You can sign up for lessons here! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ela Seeley at ESeeley@sijcc.com. - Scholarship Auditions We are currently holding scholarship auditions for the 2020-2021 school year! If your child is ages 12-18 and has some prior music training, please email a 1-2 min video of your performance (to include a scale and musical selections) to Ela Seeley, Music Institute Director, at eseeley@sijcc.com. CAMP Performing Arts Specialty Camp Performing Arts Camp starts next week, and IlluminArt Production's teaching artists are preparing for a wonderful program! There's still time to register here! SUNRISE Our Sunrise campers and their families are having so much fun during their Virtual Sunrise Camp Experience! Check out this awesome drawing that one of our campers, Jace, made with his mom! Sunrise Circle of Friends Wednesday, July 29, 5pm Join us on Wednesday, July 29th at 5pm for Sunrise Circle of Friends, a special virtual show for kids! All proceeds from the event will benefit the Lucille & Jay Chazanoff Sunrise Day Camp-Staten Island! The event, produced in collaboration with JMT Media, will feature performances by Steve the Magician, Music with Patrick, Brian Wild & His Interactive Animals, and Tiger Schulman Karate. Want a treat for mom & dad while the kids are enjoying the show? As an add-on, get a special wine basket delivered by the Staten Island Wine Fairies! Signups close on Wednesday, July 22nd, so reserve your basket now!* *Staten Island deliveries only Learn more and buy tickets here! KIDS AND FAMILIES Crafts for Kids Check out Crafts for Kids, which features videos and instructions for arts & crafts projects that kids can do at home! You can also find their videos on YouTube here! SOCIAL SERVICES COVID-19 Connect to Recovery Do you need help accessing social services related to COVID-19 relief? We recently launched our COVID-19 Connect to Recovery program, a one-stop shop for Staten Islanders to access social services that will help them recover from the effects of the current crisis. Read more about this new program and get information on accessing these social services here! - Resource Navigator Program We are excited to be chosen to be part of the City’s Resource Navigator program to assist those who have tested positive for COVID-19. You can see the Mayor’s announcement and learn more here. The #NYCTestandTrace Corps’ first group of contact tracers have made their first calls! They’re reaching out to New Yorkers who have tested positive for #COVID19 or have been exposed to the virus. This is how we stop the spread of the virus. Learn more: http://testandtrace.nyc - Special Enrollment Period for Health Insurance New York State announced a Special Enrollment Period for individuals who may have lost their health insurance as a result of their employment ending due to Coronavirus. If enrollment in Qualified Health Plans through NY State of Health Marketplace is completed by July 15, individuals will have coverage effective August 1, 2020. Enrollment into Medicaid, Essential Plan and Child Health Plus is open year-round. Consumers can apply for coverage through JCC NYSOH Navigators by phone at 718.981.1400 or 718-475-5271. COMMUNITY EVENTS Be sure to check out these additional programs from our friends at other organizations around the country! Virtual Tour: Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House Monday, July 13, 12pm The presentation will bring viewers to Buffalo, NY, through a virtual talk and tour of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Martin House. Similar to the on-site tour experience, docent Michael Wohl will share information about the relationship between Wright and his client Darwin D. Martin, Wright’s career highlights, important architectural concepts illustrated throughout the buildings and grounds, and a virtual walk-through of the house. 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! The First Hasidic Female Judge and Founder of the First Female Volunteer Ambulance Service, Rachel Freier Monday, July 13, 8pm Join the Virtual JCC for a talk with Rachel "Ruchie" Freier. Freier won a 10-year term as a judge in NY State and was the first Hasidic woman to hold a position in public office in United States history. She then became an emergency medical technician and established Ezras Nashim, the first female volunteer ambulance service in the orthodox community. Watch here. - Every year, the JCC serves over 6,000 people in crisis. This year, that number will grow as Staten Islanders experience hardships related to COVID-19. Without the help of the JCC, many people would not have food, legal services, health insurance, mental health services, and other critical services. We want to be able to continue to provide these services to anyone who needs them, but we need your help. Donate to our Families in Need campaign here. IN THE NEWS
Summer Fun for Campers! Last week, we started our first-ever Sunrise Virtual Camp Experience! This new camp program is bringing all of the magic of Sunrise Day Camp to kids with cancer and their siblings, safely at home! Yesterday was the official opening day for JCC Day Camp and we're already having so much fun! We know our campers have been looking forward to a summer full of adventure after spending months at home, and we are so happy to welcome them back! Our specialty Aquatics, Basketball, Soccer, and Gymnastics camps also started yesterday! Our campers and coaches are so excited to be back together, staying active and having fun! Performing Arts Camp starts next week, and IlluminArt Production's teaching artists are preparing for a wonderful program! There's still time to sign up for the remaining weeks of camp this summer and we hope you'll join us! Sign up for Traditional Camp here Sign up for Specialty Camps here WELLNESS 30 Day Dumbbell Challenge It's a new month and it's a great time to try out a month-long fitness challenge! This dumbbell challenge targets various areas to help you get a full workout throughout the month. If you don't have dumbbells at home, check out this article with alternatives you likely have around the house! - Maccabi USA Presents Training During Covid: 19 Tips for Better Strength, Conditioning, and Nutrition! Sunday, July 12, 1pm Join Maccabi USA for a presentation on strength and fitness training tips and resources to help with your routine at home. The video will focus on strength & explosive training, fitness & conditioning, injury prevention, and nutritional & supplement guidance. Register here. At-Home Workouts Check out this link for a variety of workouts you can do from the comfort of your own home! Ongoing Wellness Classes We have several virtual wellness classes throughout the week! From exercise to nutrition to medical care questions and more, there's sure to be a class to help you stay well and stay connected during this time! NEW! Chai Chi Online Mondays, 11am Join Lisa for this fun new class that will include exercises to improve your balance, breathing, and flexibility while learning Tai Chi forms. Join us on Zoom Zoom Meeting ID: 579 496 5827 Zoom Meeting Password: wellness1 Check out our website for a full schedule of all of our virtual wellness programming! Practice the Jab Step Learn the fundamentals of the jab step, a basketball move that's sure to keep the opposing team's defense on their toes! Free Esports Tournaments Do you love gaming? Try out these free games for teens ages 13-18! Compete with friends and make new ones, from around the corner and around the world. Maccabi USA has partnered with Lost Tribe Esports to present free tournaments
For a full tournament schedule visit Lost Tribe Esports. July Book Club Meeting Thursday, July 9, 12:30pm Don't forget to join us for this month's Book Club meeting, where we'll be discussing A Good Neighborhood by Therese Anne Fowler! Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 842 1624 9684 Virtual Tour: Australian National Surfing Museum The temperature is rising and we could certainly all use a trip to the beach right now! Catch some waves with a virtual tour of the Australian National Surfing Museum! 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! We are excited to announce our newest online class: Muddy Hands, Happy Hearts Thursdays, 10am Muddy Hands Happy Hearts is a hand-building ceramic program designed for students of all levels to explore the world of hand-built ceramics. The class will meet online on Thursdays at 10am. Darren Corona is a local ceramicist that has been creating his own work, along with leading workshops and seminars for over two decades. Darren will teach various techniques, and give valuable insight to those participating. Join us on Zoom Zoom Meeting ID: 579 496 5827 Music Trivia Challenge One of this seminal American composer’s works involved slicing vegetables, putting them into a blender, and drinking the resulting juice. Who was he, and what was his vegetable composition? Check your answer in Thursday's J at Home! New Brunswick Jazz Project Presents: Nancy & Spencer Reed Wednesday, July 8, 7pm Join the New Brunswick Jazz Project for a live-streamed performance by jazz duo Nancy and Spencer Reed! Watch here. Virtual Brazilian Drumming Workshops Wednesdays, starting July 15, 6-week session Join Philip Galinsky for a 6-week Brazilian drumming workshop! Bring your own drum and join call-and-response games, learn new techniques and rhythms, and play along with a world-renowned educator and performer of samba percussion. Children ages 6-10 years old: Wednesdays 4pm Adults: Wednesdays 5pm Fee: $60 Register here You will receive a Zoom invite to participate following your registration. Virtual Instrumental Lessons Beginning July 1 When we first closed our doors to the public back in March, the faculty members of the Dorothy Delson Kuhn Music Institute didn't waste any time and quickly adapted to the new normal! Our teachers helped their students transition to taking virtual lessons so that they could continue to benefit from their expertise in music. We are going to continue with our online instrumental lessons this summer, beginning July 1, and we hope that you'll join us virtually! Email Ela Seeley at eseeley@sijcc.com for more information. Scholarship Auditions We are currently holding scholarship auditions for the 2020-2021 school year! If your child is ages 12-18 and has some prior music training, please email a 1-2 min video of your performance (to include a scale and musical selections) to Ela Seeley, Music Institute Director, at eseeley@sijcc.com. Summer in the Cloud If you aren't planning on sending your child to camp this summer, we have a great virtual opportunity for you! We are proud to partner with Camp Settoga, New Country Day Camp, and Camp Twelve Trails for a collaborative New York area JCC experience: Summer in the Cloud. Summer in the Cloud is a unique virtual summer experience bringing together the best of our camp staffs, values, and programming for Summer 2020! Learn more here Sunrise Circle of Friends Wednesday, July 29, 5pm Join us on Wednesday, July 29th at 5pm for Sunrise Circle of Friends, a special virtual show for kids! All proceeds from the event will benefit the Lucille & Jay Chazanoff Sunrise Day Camp-Staten Island! The event, produced in collaboration with JMT Media, will feature performances by Steve the Magician, Music with Patrick, Brian Wild & His Interactive Animals, and Tiger Schulman Karate. Want a treat for mom & dad while the kids are enjoying the show? As an add-on, get a special wine basket delivered by the Staten Island Wine Fairies! Signups close on Wednesday, July 22nd, so reserve your basket now!* *Staten Island deliveries only Learn more and buy tickets here! Old Farmer's Almanac for Kids Check out the Old Farmer's Almanac for Kids! Learn something new every day and find fun activities and questions that will spark kids' curiosity! COVID-19 Connect to Recovery Do you need help accessing social services related to COVID-19 relief? We recently launched our COVID-19 Connect to Recovery program, a one-stop shop for Staten Islanders to access social services that will help them recover from the effects of the current crisis. Read more about this new program and get information on accessing these social services here! Resource Navigator Program We are excited to be chosen to be part of the City’s Resource Navigator program to assist those who have tested positive for COVID-19. You can see the Mayor’s announcement and learn more here. The #NYCTestandTrace Corps’ first group of contact tracers have made their first calls! They’re reaching out to New Yorkers who have tested positive for #COVID19 or have been exposed to the virus. This is how we stop the spread of the virus. Learn more: http://testandtrace.nyc Special Enrollment Period for Health Insurance New York State announced a Special Enrollment Period for individuals who may have lost their health insurance as a result of their employment ending due to Coronavirus. If enrollment in Qualified Health Plans through NY State of Health Marketplace is completed by July 15, individuals will have coverage effective August 1, 2020. Enrollment into Medicaid, Essential Plan and Child Health Plus is open year-round. Consumers can apply for coverage through JCC NYSOH Navigators by phone at 718.981.1400 or 718-475-5271. TOMORROW: Get Tested Day of Action Tomorrow is New York City’s first Get Tested Day of Action! Did you get your test for COVID-19 yet? FREE COVID-19 tests are confidential and safe. Click here or text "COVID TEST" to 855-48 to find a testing site near you. Getting tested is safe and by getting tested, you are helping to keep your loved ones safe! Get tested even if you do not have symptoms or are unsure if you were exposed to COVID-19. And if you HAVE been exposed (maybe you’ve been in a large crowd), have symptoms or are planning to visit a loved one who is at risk, you should get a COVID-19 swab test. Most results are returned in about 48 hours. New Yorkers who test positive for COVID-19 will receive a call from the Test & Trace Corps to make sure that they receive care, and can safely separate to prevent the spread. Be sure to answer any calls from NYC Test+Trace or (212) numbers to get free resources and support. Be sure to check out these additional programs from our friends at other organizations around the country! The History of the Black Jews/Israelites in the US and Africa Wednesday, July 8, 1pm Join Kulanu for the first in its summer line-up of world-renowned international scholars and leaders with unique perspectives on Jewish communities around the globe. The first speaker is Rabbi Capers C. Funnye, Jr., Chief Rabbi of the International Israelite Board of Rabbis, and a board member of Kulanu. He is also the rabbi and spiritual leader of Beth Shalom B'nai Zaken Ethiopian Hebrew Congregation in Chicago. Register here to receive the Zoom link 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! I Want You To Know We're Still Here with Esther Safron Foer Thursday, July 9, 8pm I Want You to Know We’re Still Here is a beautifully written account of a relentless journey to the genealogical — indeed geographic — core of family trauma to uncover mysteries buried in the mass graves of an old-world shtetl. The memoir concludes with a new-world birth — a grandson who carries Foer family history in his name and soul — symbolizing the promise of the next generation. In uncovering the past, Foer demonstrates how memory can, therapeutically, fill an aching absence. Watch here. Every year, the JCC serves over 6,000 people in crisis. This year, that number will grow as Staten Islanders experience hardships related to COVID-19. Without the help of the JCC, many people would not have food, legal services, health insurance, mental health services, and other critical services. We want to be able to continue to provide these services to anyone who needs them, but we need your help. Donate to our Families in Need campaign here. IN THE NEWS
Congratulations to our ECE Students! This month, we held drive-by Stepping Up and Graduation celebrations for our ECE students! We are so proud of everything our students, teachers, and ECE families have accomplished together, especially during these challenging times! Check out some photos from the celebrations here! - New Mural at Stapleton Neighborhood Senior Center The Thrive Collective recently painted this mural, titled "Flowers of Our People" at the Neighborhood Senior Center! WELLNESS Standing Pilates for Seniors This Pilates workout targets muscle stiffness while also helping to improve balance and coordination! - At-Home Workouts Check out this link for a variety of workouts you can do from the comfort of your own home! - Ongoing Wellness Classes We have several virtual wellness classes throughout the week! From exercise to nutrition to medical care questions and more, there's sure to be a class to help you stay well and stay connected during this time! Check out our website for a full schedule of all of our virtual wellness programming! AQUATICS Dryland Warm-Up This is a great warm-up to do before your next dryland training session! Once you're back to the pool, you can also use it as a warm-up before swimming. Complete two rounds of the following exercises. Rest minimally between exercises and rounds. Click on the exercises for a demonstration. • Wall angels x 12 • Hamstring pumps x 6 each side with a three-second hold at the top • Swimmer kicks x 6 each side Have you signed up for aquatics camp yet? There's still time! Register here! SPORTS Jump Rope Drills No matter what sport you play, jump roping can help you become a better athlete by working on your quickness, timing, and coordination. Check out some jump rope drills here! - There are a few spots open in our summer sports camps! Register here! - Free Esports Tournaments Do you love gaming? Try out these free games for teens ages 13-18! Compete with friends and make new ones, from around the corner and around the world. Maccabi USA has partnered with Lost Tribe Esports to present free tournaments
ARTS AND CULTURE A Capitol Fourth Saturday, July 4, 8pm Join Capitol Concerts for its 40th Annual A Capitol Fourth Independence Day Celebration, presented by PBS! You can watch the show on PBS or stream it 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! - We are excited to announce our newest online class: TODAY: Muddy Hands, Happy Hearts, 10am Muddy Hands Happy Hearts is a hand-building ceramic program designed for students of all levels to explore the world of hand-built ceramics. The class will meet online on Thursdays at 10am. Darren Corona is a local ceramicist that has been creating his own work, along with leading workshops and seminars for over two decades. Darren will teach various techniques, and give valuable insight to those participating. In this first session, Darren will be doing a wheel demo while taking questions. Join us on Zoom Zoom Meeting ID: 579 496 5827 MUSIC Music Trivia Challenge Check your answer to our special Fourth of July trivia question! One of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, this Founding Father is also widely acknowledged as the first successful poet-composer of the United States of America. Who was he? He was Francis Hopkinson (1737-1791)! In addition to his multiple roles in the founding and early government of the United States, Hopkinson was a lawyer, inventor, artist, essayist, scholar, graduate of the University of Pennsylvania’s first class (1757)—and an organist, psalmist, and harpsichordist. Hopkinson is also credited as America’s first poet-composer, and his song “My Days Have Been So Wondrous Free” (1759) is regarded as the earliest surviving American secular composition. Hopkinson celebrated the crucial alliance between France and United States by composing what musicologist Oscar Sonneck termed a “dramatic allegorical cantata,” “The Temple of Minerva” (1781). He also directed the cantata’s premiere performance before an audience that included George Washington and other notables. In 1788, Hopkinson published the musical volume Seven Songs and wrote in its dedication, “I cannot, I believe, be refused the Credit of being the first Native of the United States who has produced a Musical Composition.” - A Tribute to the American Spirit Saturday, July 4, 4pm Join the U.S. Air Force Band, Washington Performing Arts and special guest artists Joshua Bell, Soloman Howard, and Larisa Martinez for a musical tribute to the American Spirit in honor of the 4th of July! Watch live here! - Virtual Brazilian Drumming Workshops Wednesdays, starting July 15, 6-week session Join Philip Galinsky for a 6-week Brazilian drumming workshop! Bring your own drum and join call-and-response games, learn new techniques and rhythms, and play along with a world-renowned educator and performer of samba percussion. Children ages 6-10 years old: Wednesdays 4pm Adults: Wednesdays 5pm Fee: $60 Register here. You will receive a Zoom invite to participate following your registration. - Virtual Instrumental Lessons Beginning July 1 When we first closed our doors to the public back in March, the faculty members of the Dorothy Delson Kuhn Music Institute didn't waste any time and quickly adapted to the new normal! Our teachers helped their students transition to taking virtual lessons so that they could continue to benefit from their expertise in music. We are going to continue with our online instrumental lessons this summer, beginning July 1, and we hope that you'll join us virtually! Email Ela Seeley at eseeley@sijcc.com for more information. - Scholarship Auditions We are currently holding scholarship auditions for the 2020-2021 school year! If your child is ages 12-18 and has some prior music training, please email a 1-2 min video of your performance (to include a scale and musical selections) to Ela Seeley, Music Institute Director, at eseeley@sijcc.com. CAMP In just a few more days, our campers will embark on another summer full of friendship, adventure, and fun! We can't wait to see them! If you haven't registered for camp yet, there's still time! Register here! - Performing Arts Camp We're especially excited about one of our new offerings this year, our specialty Performing Arts Camp run by IlluminArt Productions! This program will give campers a fun, creative outlet for self-expression as they delve into different aspects of theater, including acting, dance, music, and improvisation. There are a few spots left, so be sure to sign up today! - Summer in the Cloud If you aren't planning on sending your child to camp this summer, we have a great virtual opportunity for you! We are proud to partner with Camp Settoga, New Country Day Camp, and Camp Twelve Trails for a collaborative New York area JCC experience: Summer in the Cloud. Summer in the Cloud is a unique virtual summer experience bringing together the best of our camp staffs, values, and programming for Summer 2020! Learn more here SUNRISE If you're doing any 4th of July grocery shopping this weekend, be sure to stop by the Mannix-owned ShopRite locations on Staten Island! All three stores (Veterans Road, Hylan Boulevard, and Forest & Richmond) are holding fundraisers for Sunrise Day Camp-Staten Island—you can make a donation at the register! KIDS AND FAMILIES July 4th Fun for the Whole Family! Join the National Archives on Saturday for its first-ever virtual 4th of July celebration! Various free events will be streamed online, including special appearances by historical figures, activities, and a reading of the Declaration of Independence! Celebrate here! SOCIAL SERVICES COVID-19 Connect to Recovery Do you need help accessing social services related to COVID-19 relief? We recently launched our COVID-19 Connect to Recovery program, a one-stop shop for Staten Islanders to access social services that will help them recover from the effects of the current crisis. Read more about this new program and get information on accessing these social services here! - Resource Navigator Program We are excited to be chosen to be part of the City’s Resource Navigator program to assist those who have tested positive for COVID-19. You can see the Mayor’s announcement and learn more here. The #NYCTestandTrace Corps’ first group of contact tracers have made their first calls! They’re reaching out to New Yorkers who have tested positive for #COVID19 or have been exposed to the virus. This is how we stop the spread of the virus. Learn more: http://testandtrace.nyc - Special Enrollment Period for Health Insurance New York State announced a Special Enrollment Period for individuals who may have lost their health insurance as a result of their employment ending due to Coronavirus. If enrollment in Qualified Health Plans through NY State of Health Marketplace is completed by July 15, individuals will have coverage effective August 1, 2020. Enrollment into Medicaid, Essential Plan and Child Health Plus is open year-round. Consumers can apply for coverage through JCC NYSOH Navigators by phone at 718.981.1400 or 718-475-5271. COMMUNITY EVENTS Combating Anti-Semitism Coronavirus has unfortunately led to a serious spike in anti-Semitic activity on social media and is impacting local Jewish communities. Dedicated experts and researchers at the Simon Wiesenthal Center are working around the clock to find, expose, and combat anti-Semitism and hate. We cannot afford to allow such hate to go unchallenged. Please partner with the SWC by reporting anti-Semitic or other coronavirus-related hate activity online or impacting your community by contacting the Simon Wiesenthal Center at SWCNY@Wiesenthal.com. - CovidWatcher Survey UJA-Federation of New York has partnered with Columbia University, which is conducting a survey to track COVID-19’s impact on New York City neighborhoods in real time, filling in critical gaps in knowledge of the virus to better understand the needs across our communities. Ultimately, CovidWatcher will enable public officials, policymakers, and medical institutions better coordinate their response and target resources during the pandemic and the critical period that will follow. The survey is intended for everyone to fill out, regardless of symptoms or concerns about exposure. The ultimate goal is for every New Yorker to complete this survey. You can complete the survey here. If you have any questions, please contact CovidWatcher@columbia.edu. - U.S. Census 2020 If you haven’t filled out the census yet, now is the time to do it! It is vital that we are ALL counted to secure funding for housing, transportation, schools, and other services we rely on. It takes less than 10 minutes and is confidential. You can fill it out by mail, online or by calling (844) 330-2020. - Be sure to check out these additional programs from our friends at other organizations around the country! TODAY: Moment Magazine Presents: Lessons from My Father: The Teachings of Elie Wiesel Remembered with Elisha Wiesel, 4:30pm Join Elisha Wiesel on the fourth anniversary of his father’s passing as he shares stories and reflections on the lessons he learned from his dad, Holocaust survivor, Elie Wiesel. Wiesel will be in conversation with Nadine Epstein, Moment editor-in-chief and editor of Elie Wiesel: An Extraordinary Life & Legacy. Moment is pleased to host this special Zoominar to honor the memory of Elie Wiesel who co-founded the magazine 45 years ago. Register here Celebrating Freedom & Serving Others: Jewish Community Honors July 4th The JCC Association of North America and the JWB Jewish Chaplains Council have put together a great collection of resources for honoring the upcoming 4th of July holiday! The resources offer a Jewish lens through which we can view the holiday, explore its meaning to us as Americans and as Jews, and take actions to make our country and our world a better place, a Jewish concept known as tikkun olam (repair of the world). Check it out here! JCC Chicago Jewish Film Festival: Shoelaces Live Q&A with Filmmaker Yankul Goldwasser Monday, July 6, 12pm Shoelaces tells the story of a complicated relationship between an aging father and his special-needs son. Through the film's portrayal of a relationship full of love, rejection, and co-dependency, it manages to shed some light on the importance of human life and connection. Watch the film on your own before joining filmmaker Yankul Goldwasser and Keshet CEO Jennifer Phillips for a Live Q&A. Learn more and register here. The History of the Black Jews/Israelites in the US and Africa Wednesday, July 8, 1pm Join Kulanu for the first in its summer line-up of world-renowned international scholars and leaders with unique perspectives on Jewish communities around the globe. The first speaker is Rabbi Capers C. Funnye, Jr., Chief Rabbi of the International Israelite Board of Rabbis, and a board member of Kulanu. He is also the rabbi and spiritual leader of Beth Shalom B'nai Zaken Ethiopian Hebrew Congregation in Chicago. Register here to receive the Zoom link 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! TODAY: Dare to Inspire: How to Create Inspiration During Uncertain Times, 8pm Join Allison Holzer, co-author of Dare to Inspire: Sustain the Fire of Inspiration in Work and Life. She will guide you through a roadmap of how to speak and sustain inspiration to achieve your goals and successfully navigate through the unknown future. Allison will answer your questions at the end of the discussion. Watch here - Every year, the JCC serves over 6,000 people in crisis. This year, that number has grown as Staten Islanders experience hardships related to COVID-19. Here’s the story of a family directly affected by the COVID-19 crisis that we were able to help: We were able to assist a family of four that needed financial assistance. Both parents are self-employed and unable to work due to the pandemic. They receive SNAP food benefits, but it isn't enough to cover all of their food bills. We were able to get them supplemental food from the JCC Kosher Food Pantry and referred them to a financial counselor for help with their debt. Donate to our Families in Need campaign here to help families like this one. |
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