This email is sponsored by Temple Israel Reform Congregation of Staten Island. Learn more here! UPCOMING EVENTS As always, there's something for everyone at the J! Check out these great upcoming events! - TODAY: The Dr. Esther Grushkin Seminars for Adult Jewish Education (SAJE) Presents... Hidden Gems of the Museums of Europe, 9am President's Room, Bernikow JCC Peter Whitehouse is back for another exciting exploration of Europe's greatest museums! This time, you will explore hidden gems of the museum landscape, "visiting" smaller institutions like the Musée d'Orsay and Pinacoteca Civica di Forlì. We are excited to welcome you back in-person for this series! Tickets are $12 per lecture or $50 for the series. Register here. - Krav Maga... Self-Defense for the Whole Family Wednesdays, through September 1, 6pm-7:30pm Learn Israeli martial arts in order to defend yourself! Our new Krav Maga classes are open to all ages and we offer discounts when you register multiple family members. Register here. - The Dr. Esther Grushkin Seminars for Adult Jewish Education (SAJE) Presents...Jewish Holiday Rabbi Series: Rosh Hashanah--Perspective on the Days of Awe Thursday, September 2, 12pm Join Rabbi Pearl from Congregation B'nai Israel of Staten Island for a FREE, virtual lunchtime lecture in celebration of Rosh Hashanah! Please email Sigalit at SGrego@SIJCC.com for more information. - Bocce Tournament Monday, September 13 Join us for a Bocce Tournament to benefit the Lucille & Jay Chazanoff Sunrise Day Camp-Staten Island and the JCC's Kosher Food Pantry! Register to play or become an event sponsor here. You can also support our Bocce Tournament by donating to this fundraiser created by our friend Elen! - Check out our Program Guide—your guide to everything going on, in-person and virtually, in our community! IN THE NEWS Fall Harvest Festival Sunday, September 19, 12pm-3pm Bernikow JCC Join us for a FREE, outdoor festival for families! The festival will feature inflatables, carnival games & prizes, fall crafts & activities, a live performance by Honeychild Band at 2pm, sports & fitness sampler, music demos, and photo ops! Food will be available for purchase. Learn more here. *Please note: Registration is NOT required for the festival. Registration is ONLY required for music demos. For more information, contact Stephanie at SFeldman@sijcc.com - Spots Available for 3-K for All and First Foot Forward Spots are still available for our 3-K For All and First Foot Forward programs! First Foot Forward is a preschool for children with special needs. Learn more here! - JCC to Host Inaugural Bocce Tournament Check out this great SI Live feature on our inaugural bocce tournament! This year, we are proud to honor Mannix Family ShopRites for their continued dedication to Sunrise Day Camp-Staten Island and the JCC's Kosher Food Pantry. We hope you will join us on September 13! Tickets are available here! - Ribbon Cut on New Stapleton Basketball Court Last week, the JCC's joined with the Mayor’s Office, NYCHA, and other partners to unveil a brand new basketball court outside the Gerard Carter Center! We are grateful to all our community partners for ensuring that our participants will have a wonderful new outdoor space to play in! - Vaccine Appointments Made Easy The best way to protect yourself and your loved ones, while helping us all get back to doing the things we love, is to get vaccinated. COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective, and free. Our partners at Richmond University Medical Center are making it easy to schedule your vaccine appointment with its new RUMC CARES app. Visit the App Store or Google Play to download the free RUMC CARES app today! - Driver's Ed is Back! We are excited to announce that Driver’s Ed will be back this fall! The JCC contracts with a local vendor to provide a Driver Education program for new drivers 16 years and older. The class meets at the South Shore/Avis JCC for classroom work and in-car classes. The course is a comprehensive introduction to the driving experience. Students must successfully complete both the road and theory portions of the course in order to receive a MV 285, formerly known as the Blue Card. For more information, call 718.851.1876. - Apply for After School Explorers The application for Explorers is now open! Our Explorers after school program aims to educate the whole child through various kinds of activities that stimulate the mind, body, and spirit. Apply here. Please understand that pick up from specific schools is not guaranteed and you will be fully refunded if we are unable to provide transportation from the school your child attends. If you have any questions, please contact Meghan Morrongiello at MMorrongiello@sijcc.com or 718.475.5277. - B&Y Catering Now Open for Online Orders Order breakfast and lunch online and have it delivered to you while you enjoy our facilities! Click here or scan the QR code to order from B&Y Catering. Please include in the instructions what area of the JCC you are located in so that your order can be delivered to you. Please see Café operating hours below. Monday to Friday Breakfast: 9am - 11am Lunch: 11am - 4:30pm SUNRISE DAY CAMP Cycle for Sunrise On Sunday, our Cycle for Sunrise team biked 40 miles in the Five Boro Bike Tour to raise money for the Lucille & Jay Chazanoff Sunrise Day Camp-Staten Island! Congratulations to all of our cyclists for completing the race and helping us give summer back to children with cancer and their siblings. Special thanks to the David Harris Collection for leading this team effort and to our sponsor, Richmond County Savings Foundation. SPORTS Core 24 Basketball Academy Fall Registration Is Open Our Core 24 Basketball Academy trains players of all skill levels to be their best! Register for fall basketball programs here! - Register for Fall Soccer and Tennis In our sports programs, kids can stay active while making new friends and learning good sportsmanship. Register for our fall soccer and tennis programs here! AQUATICS Sign Up for Fall Aquatics Programs Registration is open for our fall aquatics programs! We offer group swim lessons for kids, private lessons for kids and adults, aquatic therapy, and a competitive swim team. Sign up here! MUSIC Fall Music Demos Sunday, September 19 Bernikow JCC Join us at our Fall Harvest Festival for FREE demonstrations of our wonderful children's music classes! All demos will be conducted inside the building: Drama Adventures (ages 3-5) - Ensemble room #1, 12:30pm Music In Me Keyboard Class (ages 3-4) - Ensemble room #2, 1:00pm Harmony Road Keyboard Class (ages 4.5-6) - Ensemble room #2, 1:30pm Music Adventures with Ms. Bo (ages 3-5) - Ensemble room #1, 1:30pm Pre-registration is required for the demos. Please email Ela at ESeeley@sijcc.com to register. - Music with Mr. Ray Sunday, October 3, 11am-12pm Bernikow JCC Lawn Join us for a FREE music performance for children and families by Mr. Ray! Mr. Ray sings original songs with positive messages about kindness, respect, and social-emotional awareness. Registration is required. Sign up for free here! - Intergenerational Chamber Ensemble Starting this fall! Connect with other players while expanding your repertoire and performance skills! Musicians of all ages welcome. Prior experience required. Please send a 1-minute audition video to Ela at ESeeley@SIJCC.com. This program has been made possible, in part, with support from the Associated Chamber Music Players. - Fall Music Classes We are excited to offer a variety of music classes this fall! Check out our website to find the right class for your child! SOCIAL SERVICES OSHA Training Sessions See dates below Gerard Carter Center, 230 Broad Street We offer FREE OSHA training sessions, including a 30-hour construction training course, an 8-hour fall prevention course, and a 2-hour drug and alcohol awareness course. Weekday Evening Classes (5:30pm-9:30pm): Tuesdays - September 21 & 28, October 5 & 12 Wednesdays - September 22, October 6 & 13 Thursdays - September 23, October 7 & 14 Weekend Classes (9am-5pm): Saturdays - October 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30 To register, please contact Kathi Indelicato at KIndelicato@SIJCC.com - Learn Microsoft Publisher Wednesdays, October 6-October 20, 12:30pm-2pm Register for our FREE three-week course on Microsoft Publisher! In addition to the basics of working with text, pictures, and tables, you will also learn how to customize layouts and design publications for the web. To register, please contact Kathi Indelicato at KIndelicato@SIJCC.com - IT Support Training Course 12-weeks, beginning Tuesday, October 12 Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm Bernikow JCC We're pleased to partner with Per Scholas to offer a FREE IT Support Training Course. Advance your tech career with CompTIA and Google certifications while learning fundamentals of IT Support, troubleshooting, and more! To apply, please contact Kathi Indelicato at KIndelicato@SIJCC.com - Free ESL and HSE Classes We offer free, online ESL classes to help advance your language skills! Please call us at 718.508.3885. Get your high school equivalency diploma online for free!* Call us at 718.508.3895 or email hcirnigliaro@sijcc.com for more information. *Students must be 18 years old or older, and no longer enrolled in High School COMMUNITY EVENTS If you're interested in listing your community event or advertising in J at Home, please contact Kara Roche at KRoche@sijcc.com.. - Be sure to check out these additional programs from our friends at other organizations around the country! NYPD Summer of Growth Tuesdays and Thursdays, through September 2 The NYPD is hosting a series of fun summer events as part of their commitment to safer and cleaner neighborhoods! All events will take place around Staten Island on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11am-2pm. TODAY: Clean Team @ Grandview Park 9/2: End of Summer Bash at Grandview Park confines of the 121 Precinct Anti-Defamation League Walk Against Hate Sunday, October 10 ADL NY/NJ is hosting its Walk Against Hate on October 10. Watch their virtual information session here to learn more! Virtual JCC with the Schwartz/Reisman Centre and Prosserman JCC During these challenging times, the entire JCC community across North America has come together to share unique, engaging content with members. You can make a free Virtual JCC account to access a variety of live, virtual events. We'll be sure to keep sharing our favorites with you! Check it out here! SUSTAIN: A Root to Stem Jewish Cooking Experience LIVE with Chef Michael Solomonov Thursday, October 21, 8pm Join Israeli chef and restaurateur Michael Solomonov for a live “root to stem” cooking show honoring Jewish cuisine, seasonal ingredients, and sustainability. Recipes will be provided in advance. Watch here. The Art of the Jewish Family: A Broad Exploration of Jewish Storytelling and Resilience Sunday, October 24, 8pm In partnership with the Jewish Book Council and REBOOT, this program brings Laura Arnold Leibman, author of the National Jewish Book Award-winning “The Art of the Jewish Family,” into conversation with REBOOT’s “What Would You Bring” initiative for a broad exploration of Jewish storytelling and resilience. Watch here. The Nazis Knew My Name with Maya Lee Thursday, November 11, 7:30pm Maya Lee is the daughter of Magda Hellinger. After coauthoring an autobiography of her Holocaust-survivor husband, she encouraged her mother to document her own story. Maya subsequently conducted wide-ranging research to fill out her mother’s story. The Nazis Knew My Name is the result. Maya joins Storyteller to share the process of creating this extraordinarily moving memoir. This program is in partnership with the Neuberger Holocaust Education Centre. Watch here.
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This email is sponsored by Congregation B'Nai Jeshurun Hebrew School Open House. Learn more here! UPCOMING EVENTS As always, there's something for everyone at the J! Check out these great upcoming events! - NEW DATE: Cycle for Sunrise Race Day Brunch Please note, the date for this event has been changed to the following: Sunday, August 29, 1:30pm-4:30pm Ruddy & Dean, 44 Richmond Terrace Join us for brunch to celebrate our Cycle for Sunrise team as they complete the Five Boro Bike Tour! The brunch will also include live entertainment and a rooftop view of the race! Tickets are $50 and can be purchased here. - The Dr. Esther Grushkin Seminars for Adult Jewish Education (SAJE) Presents... Hidden Gems of the Museums of Europe Please note, the time and location for this program have been changed to the following: Tuesdays, through August 31, 9am President's Room, Bernikow JCC Peter Whitehouse is back for another exciting exploration of Europe's greatest museums! This time, you will explore hidden gems of the museum landscape, "visiting" smaller institutions like the Musée d'Orsay and Pinacoteca Civica di Forlì. We are excited to welcome you back in-person for this series! Tickets are $12 per lecture or $50 for the series. Register here. - Krav Maga... Self-Defense for the Whole Family Wednesdays, through September 1, 6pm-7:30pm Learn Israeli martial arts in order to defend yourself! Our new Krav Maga classes are open to all ages and we offer discounts when you register multiple family members. Register here. - The Dr. Esther Grushkin Seminars for Adult Jewish Education (SAJE) Presents...Jewish Holiday Rabbi Series: Rosh Hashanah--Perspective on the Days of Awe Thursday, September 2, 12pm Join Rabbi Pearl from Congregation B'nai Israel of Staten Island for a FREE, virtual lunchtime lecture in celebration of Rosh Hashanah! Please email Sigalit at SGrego@SIJCC.com for more information. - Bocce Tournament Monday, September 13 Join us for a Bocce Tournament to benefit the Lucille & Jay Chazanoff Sunrise Day Camp-Staten Island and the JCC's Kosher Food Pantry! Register to play or become an event sponsor here. You can also support our Bocce Tournament by donating to this fundraiser created by our friend Elen! - Check out our Program Guide—your guide to everything going on, in-person and virtually, in our community! SPECIAL EVENTS Fall Harvest Festival Sunday, September 19, 12pm-3pm Bernikow JCC Join us for a FREE, outdoor festival for families! The festival will feature inflatables, carnival games & prizes, fall crafts & activities, a live performance by Honeychild Band at 2pm, sports & fitness sampler, music demos, and photo ops! Food will be available for purchase. Learn more here. *Please note: Registration is NOT required for the festival. Registration is ONLY required for music demos. For more information, contact Stephanie at SFeldman@sijcc.com IN THE NEWS Spots Available for 3-K for All and First Foot Forward Spots are still available for our 3-K For All and First Foot Forward programs! First Foot Forward is a preschool for children with special needs.Learn more here! - Summer Rising Showcase Students in our Summer Rising program at I.S. 49 held a small showcase to show their classmates the projects they worked on this summer! In addition to academic support, students in the program also enjoyed art, music, and wellness activities. - Mayor Joins us at City Resource Fair During this week's City Hall in Your Borough program, the Mayor hosted a city resource fair at the JCC's Gerard Carter Cornerstone Community Center! This was a great opportunity for members of the community to meet with city commissioners and discuss their concerns, while also learning about helpful resources provided by community-based organizations like the JCC. - Vaccine Appointments Made Easy The best way to protect yourself and your loved ones, while helping us all get back to doing the things we love, is to get vaccinated. COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective, and free. Our partners at Richmond University Medical Center are making it easy to schedule your vaccine appointment with its new RUMC CARES app. Visit the App Store or Google Play to download the free RUMC CARES app today! - Driver's Ed is Back! We are excited to announce that Driver’s Ed will be back this fall! The JCC contracts with a local vendor to provide a Driver Education program for new drivers 16 years and older. The class meets at the South Shore/Avis JCC for classroom work and in-car classes. The course is a comprehensive introduction to the driving experience. Students must successfully complete both the road and theory portions of the course in order to receive a MV 285, formerly known as the Blue Card. For more information, call 718.851.1876. - Apply for After School Explorers The application for Explorers is now open! Our Explorers after school program aims to educate the whole child through various kinds of activities that stimulate the mind, body, and spirit. Apply here. Please understand that pick up from specific schools is not guaranteed and you will be fully refunded if we are unable to provide transportation from the school your child attends. If you have any questions, please contact Meghan Morrongiello at MMorrongiello@sijcc.com or 718.475.5277. - B&Y Catering Now Open for Online Orders Order breakfast and lunch online and have it delivered to you while you enjoy our facilities! Click here or scan the QR code to order from B&Y Catering. Please include in the instructions what area of the JCC you are located in so that your order can be delivered to you. Please see Café operating hours below. Monday to Friday Breakfast: 9am - 11am Lunch: 11am - 4:30pm SPORTS Core 24 Basketball Academy Fall Registration Is Open Our Core 24 Basketball Academy trains players of all skill levels to be their best! Register for fall basketball programs here! - Register for Fall Soccer and Tennis In our sports programs, kids can stay active while making new friends and learning good sportsmanship. Register for our fall soccer and tennis programs here! AQUATICS Sign Up for Fall Aquatics Programs Registration is open for our fall aquatics programs! We offer group swim lessons for kids, private lessons for kids and adults, aquatic therapy, and a competitive swim team. Sign up here! MUSIC Fall Music Demos Sunday, September 19 Bernikow JCC Join us at our Fall Harvest Festival for FREE demonstrations of our wonderful children's music classes! All demos will be conducted inside the building: Drama Adventures (ages 3-5) - Ensemble room #1, 12:30pm Music In Me Keyboard Class (ages 3-4) - Ensemble room #2, 1:00pm Harmony Road Keyboard Class (ages 4.5-6) - Ensemble room #2, 1:30pm Music Adventures with Ms. Bo (ages 3-5) - Ensemble room #1, 1:30pm Pre-registration is required for the demos. Please email Ela at ESeeley@sijcc.com to register. - Intergenerational Chamber Ensemble Starting this fall! Connect with other players while expanding your repertoire and performance skills! Musicians of all ages welcome. Prior experience required. Please send a 1-minute audition video to Ela at ESeeley@SIJCC.com. This program has been made possible, in part, with support from the Associated Chamber Music Players. - Fall Music Classes We are excited to offer a variety of music classes this fall! Check out our website to find the right class for your child! SOCIAL SERVICES OSHA Training Sessions See dates below Gerard Carter Center, 230 Broad Street We offer FREE OSHA training sessions, including a 30-hour construction training course, an 8-hour fall prevention course, and a 2-hour drug and alcohol awareness course. Weekday Evening Classes (5:30pm-9:30pm): Tuesdays - September 21 & 28, October 5 & 12 Wednesdays - September 22, October 6 & 13 Thursdays - September 23, October 7 & 14 Weekend Classes (9am-5pm): Saturdays - October 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30 To register, please contact Kathi Indelicato at KIndelicato@SIJCC.com - Learn Microsoft Publisher Wednesdays, October 6-October 20, 12:30pm-2pm Register for our FREE three-week course on Microsoft Publisher! In addition to the basics of working with text, pictures, and tables, you will also learn how to customize layouts and design publications for the web. To register, please contact Kathi Indelicato at KIndelicato@SIJCC.com - IT Support Training Course 12-weeks, beginning Tuesday, October 12 Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm Bernikow JCC We're pleased to partner with Per Scholas to offer a FREE IT Support Training Course. Advance your tech career with CompTIA and Google certifications while learning fundamentals of IT Support, troubleshooting, and more! To apply, please contact Kathi Indelicato at KIndelicato@SIJCC.com - Free ESL and HSE Classes We offer free, online ESL classes to help advance your language skills! Please call us at 718.508.3885. Get your high school equivalency diploma online for free!* Call us at 718.508.3895 or email hcirnigliaro@sijcc.com for more information. *Students must be 18 years old or older, and no longer enrolled in High School COMMUNITY EVENTS If you're interested in listing your community event or advertising in J at Home, please contact Allison Cohen at ACohen@sijcc.com. - Be sure to check out these additional programs from our friends at other organizations around the country! NYPD Summer of Growth Tuesdays and Thursdays, through September 2 The NYPD is hosting a series of fun summer events as part of their commitment to safer and cleaner neighborhoods! All events will take place around Staten Island on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11am-2pm. TODAY: Football @ Corporal Thompson Park 8/31: Clean Team @ Grandview Park 9/2: End of Summer Bash at Grandview Park confines of the 121 Precinct Congregation B'nai Israel Meet & Greet Sunday, August 29, 11am 45 Twombly Avenue Learn about all that CBI Has to offer! Visitors will have opportunities to meet Rabbi Pearl, Sisterhood members, and the Hebrew School Director and teacher. Visitors can also learn about the Men's Club and purchase tickets for the High Holidays. Fun activities will be available for children. Mosaic Visions Presents "I Pray With My Feet," A Three-Part In-Depth Discussion Of Allyship and the Civil Rights Movement Series Sundays, through August 29, 6pm This three-part conversation on civil rights aims to enlighten and motivate audiences to be allies against racial injustice. Dee Sanae, founder of Mosaic Visions, will be joined in conversation by two Jewish allies who were involved in organizing and rallying for the civil rights movement with Martin Luther King, Jr. Register here. Anti-Defamation League Walk Against Hate Sunday, October 10 ADL NY/NJ is hosting its Walk Against Hate on October 10. Watch their virtual information session here to learn more! Virtual JCC with the Schwartz/Reisman Centre and Prosserman JCC During these challenging times, the entire JCC community across North America has come together to share unique, engaging content with members. You can make a free Virtual JCC account to access a variety of live, virtual events. We'll be sure to keep sharing our favorites with you! Check it out here! Rosh Hashanah Made Simple Sunday, August 29, 10am Kosher Network International CEO, Jamie Geller returns to the Nosh to share her very own delicious and simple ways of celebrating the new year. Let Jamie show you everything you need to know to give your family their tastiest Rosh Hashanah ever. Watch here. This email is sponsored by Congregation B'Nai Jeshurun Hebrew School Open House.
Join Congregation B'Nai Jeshurun Hebrew School on Sunday, August 29 from 12-3pm for an Open House! Email Cbjshul@gmail.com or call 718.981.5550 to RSVP. This email is sponsored by Congregation B'Nai Jeshurun Hebrew School Open House. Learn more here! UPCOMING EVENTS As always, there's something for everyone at the J! Check out these great upcoming events! - TODAY: The Dr. Esther Grushkin Seminars for Adult Jewish Education (SAJE) Presents... Fred Grieco Reads Jerry Mayer's 2 Across, 7pm Bernikow JCC Social Hall Join Fred Grieco and a talented cast for a stage reading of Jerry Mayer's 2 Across, a play about two people who meet on a train while doing the New York Times crossword puzzle. Lies unravel and truths are revealed during this 80 minute comic and dramatic ride! 2 Across is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com. Tickets are $10 for members and $15 for non-members. Purchase tickets here. - Music with Mr. Ray Sunday, August 22, 11am-12pm Bernikow JCC Lawn Join us for a FREE music performance for children and families by Mr. Ray! Mr. Ray sings original songs with positive messages about kindness, respect, and social-emotional awareness. Registration is required. Sign up for free here! - Cycle for Sunrise Race Day Brunch Sunday, August 22, 1:30pm-4:30pm Ruddy & Dean, 44 Richmond Terrace Join us for brunch to celebrate our Cycle for Sunrise team as they complete the Five Boro Bike Tour! The brunch will also include live entertainment and a rooftop view of the race! Tickets are $50 and can be purchased here. - Post-Camp Week Monday, August 23 - Friday, September 3 Keep the fun going by signing up for our post-camp program for campers ages 4-12! Register here. - The Dr. Esther Grushkin Seminars for Adult Jewish Education (SAJE) Presents... Hidden Gems of the Museums of Europe Tuesdays, through August 31, 10am Teen Lounge, Bernikow JCC Peter Whitehouse is back for another exciting exploration of Europe's greatest museums! This time, you will explore hidden gems of the museum landscape, "visiting" smaller institutions like the Musée d'Orsay and Pinacoteca Civica di Forlì. We are excited to welcome you back in-person for this series! Tickets are $12 per lecture or $50 for the series. Register here. - Krav Maga... Self-Defense for the Whole Family Wednesdays, through September 1, 6pm-7:30pm Learn Israeli martial arts in order to defend yourself! Our new Krav Maga classes are open to all ages and we offer discounts when you register multiple family members. Register here. - Bocce Tournament Monday, September 13 Join us for a Bocce Tournament to benefit the Lucille & Jay Chazanoff Sunrise Day Camp-Staten Island and the JCC's Kosher Food Pantry! Register to play or become an event sponsor here. You can also support our Bocce Tournament by donating to this fundraiser created by our friend Elen! - Check out our Program Guide—your guide to everything going on, in-person and virtually, in our community! SPECIAL EVENTS Fall Harvest Festival Sunday, September 19, 12pm-3pm Bernikow JCC Join us for a FREE, outdoor festival for families!* The festival will feature inflatables, carnival games & prizes, fall crafts & activities, a live performance by Honeychild Band at 2pm, sports & fitness sampler, music demos, and photo ops! Food will be available for purchase. Learn more here. *In case of inclement weather, festival will move inside **Registration is NOT required for the festival. Registration is ONLY required for music demos. For more information, contact Stephanie at SFeldman@sijcc.com IN THE NEWS Spots Available for 3-K for All and First Foot Forward Spots are still available for our 3-K For All and First Foot Forward programs! First Foot Forward is a preschool for children with special needs. Learn more here! - It's Free: Family Fun At Our Fall Harvest Festival Check out this great SI Live feature about our Fall Harvest Festival! We hope to see you there! - Summer Concert Series for Families We had so much fun at our concert last weekend! Thank you to the Rock-a-Silly Band for putting on such a great show! We hope you'll join us this Sunday at 11am at the Bernikow JCC for another FREE, outdoor concert for families featuring Music with Mr. Ray! Register here! - Driver's Ed is Back! We are excited to announce that Driver’s Ed will be back this fall! The JCC contracts with a local vendor to provide a Driver Education program for new drivers 16 years and older. The class meets at the South Shore/Avis JCC for classroom work and in-car classes. The course is a comprehensive introduction to the driving experience. Students must successfully complete both the road and theory portions of the course in order to receive a MV 285, formerly known as the Blue Card. For more information, call 718.851.1876. - Apply for After School Explorers The application for Explorers is now open! Our Explorers after school program aims to educate the whole child through various kinds of activities that stimulate the mind, body, and spirit. Apply here. Please understand that pick up from specific schools is not guaranteed and you will be fully refunded if we are unable to provide transportation from the school your child attends. If you have any questions, please contact Meghan Morrongiello at MMorrongiello@sijcc.com or 718.475.5277. - B&Y Catering Now Open for Online Orders Order breakfast and lunch online and have it delivered to you while you enjoy our facilities! Click here or scan the QR code to order from B&Y Catering. Please include in the instructions what area of the JCC you are located in so that your order can be delivered to you. Please see Café operating hours below. Monday to Friday Breakfast: 9am - 11am Lunch: 11am - 4:30pm SUNRISE DAY CAMP Olsen Family Wellness Center Fund Over the weekend, Dr. Andrew Olsen hosted a special fundraiser that raised over $3500 for the Olsen Family Wellness Center Fund for Sunrise Day Camp! Thank you to the Olsen family and to everyone who supported this wonderful cause! SPORTS Core 24 Basketball Academy Fall Registration Is Open Our Core 24 Basketball Academy trains players of all skill levels to be their best! Register for fall basketball programs here! - Register for Fall Soccer and Tennis In our sports programs, kids can stay active while making new friends and learning good sportsmanship. Register for our fall soccer and tennis programs here! AQUATICS Sign Up for Fall Aquatics Programs Registration is open for our fall aquatics programs! We offer group swim lessons for kids, private lessons for kids and adults, aquatic therapy, and a competitive swim team. Sign up here! MUSIC Fall Music Demos Sunday, September 19 Bernikow JCC Join us at our Fall Harvest Festival for FREE demonstrations of our wonderful children's music classes! All demos will be conducted inside the building: Drama Adventures (ages 3-5) - Ensemble room #1, 12:30pm Music In Me Keyboard Class (ages 3-4) - Ensemble room #2, 1:00pm Harmony Road Keyboard Class (ages 4.5-6) - Ensemble room #2, 1:30pm Music Adventures with Ms. Bo (ages 3-5) - Ensemble room #1, 1:30pm Pre-registration is required for the demos. Please email Ela at ESeeley@sijcc.com to register. - Fall Music Classes We are excited to offer a variety of music classes this fall! Check out our website to find the right class for your child! CAMP Camp Photos Be sure to follow our Facebook page for photos from summer camp! We post photos from each division weekly! SOCIAL SERVICES Free ESL and HSE Classes We offer free, online ESL classes to help advance your language skills! Please call us at 718.508.3885. Get your high school equivalency diploma online for free!* Call us at 718.508.3895 or email hcirnigliaro@sijcc.com for more information. *Students must be 18 years old or older, and no longer enrolled in High School COMMUNITY EVENTS If you're interested in listing your community event or advertising in J at Home, please contact Allison Cohen at ACohen@sijcc.com. - Be sure to check out these additional programs from our friends at other organizations around the country! NYPD Summer of Growth Tuesdays and Thursdays, through September 2 The NYPD is hosting a series of fun summer events as part of their commitment to safer and cleaner neighborhoods! All events will take place around Staten Island on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11am-2pm. TODAY: Soccer @ Bloomingdale Park 8/24: Clean Team @ Corporal Thompson Park 8/26: Football @ Corporal Thompson Park 8/31: Clean Team @ Grandview Park 9/2: End of Summer Bash at Grandview Park confines of the 121 Precinct Mosaic Visions Presents "I Pray With My Feet," A Three-Part In-Depth Discussion Of Allyship and the Civil Rights Movement Series Sundays, through August 29, 6pm This three-part conversation on civil rights aims to enlighten and motivate audiences to be allies against racial injustice. Dee Sanae, founder of Mosaic Visions, will be joined in conversation by two Jewish allies who were involved in organizing and rallying for the civil rights movement with Martin Luther King, Jr. 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! TODAY: Inside David Steinberg's Comedy World, 8pm The New York Times has called David Steinberg “a comic institution.” His legendary 60-year career has included 26 years of stand-up and 140 Tonight Show appearances (second only to Bob Hope). He also directed episodes of sitcoms such as Seinfeld, Friends, and The Golden Girls. Discover tales of directing, performing, and personal stories working alongside comedy’s greats from the comedian’s comedian, as he discusses his new book Inside Comedy: The Soul, Wit, and Bite of Comedy and Comedians of the Last Five Decades. Watch here. Rosh Hashanah Made Simple Sunday, August 29, 10am Kosher Network International CEO, Jamie Geller returns to the Nosh to share her very own delicious and simple ways of celebrating the new year. Let Jamie show you everything you need to know to give your family their tastiest Rosh Hashanah ever. Watch here. This email is sponsored by Congregation B'Nai Jeshurun Hebrew School Open House. Join Congregation B'Nai Jeshurun Hebrew School on Sunday, August 29 from 12-3pm for an Open House! Email Cbjshul@gmail.com or call 718.981.5550 to RSVP.
This email is sponsored by Temple Israel Reform Congregation of Staten Island. Learn more here! UPCOMING EVENTS As always, there's something for everyone at the J! Check out these great upcoming events! - TOMORROW: JCC Job Fair, 10am-2pm Bernikow JCC Join us at our upcoming job fair to learn more about opportunities in marketing, education, fundraising, HR, administration, sports and recreation, and more! You can also sign up for free training programs and career workshops. Check out this article to learn more! Resume required. Business casual dress. Walk-ins welcome. For more information, email Kathi Indelicato at KIndelicato@SIJCC.COM. - The Dr. Esther Grushkin Seminars for Adult Jewish Education (SAJE) Presents... Hidden Gems of the Museums of Europe Tuesdays, through August 31, 10am Teen Lounge, Bernikow JCC Peter Whitehouse is back for another exciting exploration of Europe's greatest museums! This time, you will explore hidden gems of the museum landscape, "visiting" smaller institutions like the Musée d'Orsay and Pinacoteca Civica di Forlì. We are excited to welcome you back in-person for this series! Tickets are $12 per lecture or $50 for the series. Register here. - The Dr. Esther Grushkin Seminars for Adult Jewish Education (SAJE) Presents... Fred Grieco Reads Jerry Mayer's 2 Across Thursday, August 19, 7pm Bernikow JCC Social Hall Join Fred Grieco and a talented cast for a stage reading of Jerry Mayer's 2 Across, a play about two people who meet on a train while doing the New York Times crossword puzzle. Lies unravel and truths are revealed during this 80 minute comic and dramatic ride! 2 Across is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com. Tickets are $10 for members and $15 for non-members. Purchase tickets here. - Music with Mr. Ray Sunday, August 22, 11am-12pm Bernikow JCC Lawn Join us for a FREE music performance for children and families by Mr. Ray! Mr. Ray sings original songs with positive messages about kindness, respect, and social-emotional awareness. Registration is required. Sign up for free here! - Cycle for Sunrise! Sunday, August 22 At this year's Five Boro Bike Tour, we are racing towards the goal of raising $6,000 to send a child to Sunrise Day Camp-Staten Island next summer! Secure your spot for the Bike Race by registering here. Your entry fee includes bike race entry, custom race-day shirt, and a ticket to the after party brunch. After registering, you will receive a link to share with family and friends that will allow them to donate to support you in the race. Spots are limited, so be sure to register early! Special thanks to the David Harris Collection for leading this team effort to give summer back to children with cancer and their siblings! - Post-Camp Week Monday, August 23 - Friday, September 3 Keep the fun going by signing up for our post-camp program for campers ages 4-12! Register here. - Krav Maga... Self-Defense for the Whole Family Wednesdays, through September 1, 6pm-7:30pm Learn Israeli martial arts in order to defend yourself! Our new Krav Maga classes are open to all ages and we offer discounts when you register multiple family members. Register here. - Bocce Tournament Monday, September 13 Join us for a Bocce Tournament to benefit the Lucille & Jay Chazanoff Sunrise Day Camp-Staten Island and the JCC's Kosher Food Pantry! Register to play or become an event sponsor here. You can also support our Bocce Tournament by donating to this fundraiser created by our friend Elen! - Check out our Program Guide—your guide to everything going on, in-person and virtually, in our community! SPECIAL EVENTS Fall Harvest Festival Sunday, September 19, 12pm-3pm Bernikow JCC Join us for a FREE, outdoor festival for families!* The festival will feature inflatables, carnival games & prizes, fall crafts & activities, a live performance by Honeychild Band at 2pm, sports & fitness sampler, music demos, and photo ops! Food will be available for purchase. Learn more here. *In case of inclement weather, festival will move inside **Registration is NOT required for the festival. Registration is ONLY required for music demos. For more information, contact Stephanie at SFeldman@sijcc.com IN THE NEWS COVID-19 Vaccine Announcement Recently, the Mayor made an announcement about health and safety requirements for gyms, requiring anyone who uses our fitness center and indoor group ex classes to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. As per the Mayor’s mandate, the following policies will be in place: Anyone who enters our fitness center and group ex studio, including employees, will need to provide proof of at least one dose of vaccination prior to entry. Please show proof of vaccination upon visiting the fitness center. As proof, we will require display of a vaccine card, or other proof of vaccination, like New York State’s “Excelsior Pass.” Click here to learn more about the NYS Excelsior Pass, which is a convenient way to ensure your vaccination record is with you at all times! After showing proof, you will be given a sticker for your key fob that you can show every future time you enter the fitness center. If an individual only has one dose of a two-dose vaccine by the effective start date, proof of the second dose must be provided within one month to continue using the fitness center. The new vaccine mandate went into effect Monday, August 16, and enforcement actions will begin September 13. Proof of vaccination is not required for any outdoor fitness activities. More information about locations where New Yorkers can receive a vaccine for COVID-19 can be found at vaccinefinder.nyc.gov or by calling 877-VAX-4-NYC. Vaccination is safe, effective and free. Thank you for being part of our community and following these new policies. - Spots Available for 3-K for All and First Foot Forward Spots are still available for our 3-K For All and First Foot Forward programs! First Foot Forward is a preschool for children with special needs. Learn more here! - Updated Gymnasium Schedule View our updated gymnasium schedule here. - Driver's Ed is Back! We are excited to announce that Driver’s Ed will be back this fall! The JCC contracts with a local vendor to provide a Driver Education program for new drivers 16 years and older. The class meets at the South Shore/Avis JCC for classroom work and in-car classes. The course is a comprehensive introduction to the driving experience. Students must successfully complete both the road and theory portions of the course in order to receive a MV 285, formerly known as the Blue Card. For more information, call 718.851.1876. - Apply for After School Explorers The application for Explorers is now open! Our Explorers after school program aims to educate the whole child through various kinds of activities that stimulate the mind, body, and spirit. Apply here. Please understand that pick up from specific schools is not guaranteed and you will be fully refunded if we are unable to provide transportation from the school your child attends. If you have any questions, please contact Meghan Morrongiello at MMorrongiello@sijcc.com or 718.475.5277. - B&Y Catering Now Open for Online Orders Order breakfast and lunch online and have it delivered to you while you enjoy our facilities! Click here or scan the QR code to order from B&Y Catering. Please include in the instructions what area of the JCC you are located in so that your order can be delivered to you. Please see Café operating hours below. Monday to Friday Breakfast: 9am - 11am Lunch: 11am - 4:30pm SUNRISE DAY CAMP Thank You, Sunrise Staff Our Sunrise Day Camp staff spreads sunshine every day! Thank you for making this summer so special for our campers! SPORTS Core 24 Basketball Academy Fall Registration Is Open Our Core 24 Basketball Academy trains players of all skill levels to be their best! Register for fall basketball programs here! - Register for Fall Soccer and Tennis In our sports programs, kids can stay active while making new friends and learning good sportsmanship. Register for our fall soccer and tennis programs here! AQUATICS Sign Up for Fall Aquatics Programs Registration is open for our fall aquatics programs! We offer group swim lessons for kids, private lessons for kids and adults, aquatic therapy, and a competitive swim team. Sign up here! MUSIC Fall Music Demos Sunday, September 19 Bernikow JCC Join us at our Fall Harvest Festival for FREE demonstrations of our wonderful children's music classes! All demos will be conducted inside the building: Drama Adventures (ages 3-5) - Ensemble room #1, 12:30pm Music In Me Keyboard Class (ages 3-4) - Ensemble room #2, 1:00pm Harmony Road Keyboard Class (ages 4.5-6) - Ensemble room #2, 1:30pm Music Adventures with Ms. Bo (ages 3-5) - Ensemble room #1, 1:30pm Pre-registration is required for the demos. Please email Ela at ESeeley@sijcc.com to register. - Fall Music Classes We are excited to offer a variety of music classes this fall! Check out our website to find the right class for your child! CAMP Camp Photos Be sure to follow our Facebook page for photos from summer camp! We post photos from each division weekly! SOCIAL SERVICES Free ESL and HSE Classes We offer free, online ESL classes to help advance your language skills! Please call us at 718.508.3885. Get your high school equivalency diploma online for free!* Call us at 718.508.3895 or email hcirnigliaro@sijcc.com for more information. *Students must be 18 years old or older, and no longer enrolled in High School COMMUNITY EVENTS If you're interested in listing your community event or advertising in J at Home, please contact Allison Cohen at ACohen@sijcc.com. - Be sure to check out these additional programs from our friends at other organizations around the country! NYPD Summer of Growth Tuesdays and Thursdays, through September 2 The NYPD is hosting a series of fun summer events as part of their commitment to safer and cleaner neighborhoods! All events will take place around Staten Island on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11am-2pm. TODAY: Clean Team @ Bloomingdale Park 8/19: Soccer @ Bloomingdale Park 8/24: Clean Team @ Corporal Thompson Park 8/26: Football @ Corporal Thompson Park 8/31: Clean Team @ Grandview Park 9/2: End of Summer Bash at Grandview Park confines of the 121 Precinct Mosaic Visions Presents "I Pray With My Feet," A Three-Part In-Depth Discussion Of Allyship and the Civil Rights Movement Series Sundays, through August 29, 6pm This three-part conversation on civil rights aims to enlighten and motivate audiences to be allies against racial injustice. Dee Sanae, founder of Mosaic Visions, will be joined in conversation by two Jewish allies who were involved in organizing and rallying for the civil rights movement with Martin Luther King, Jr. 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! Inside David Steinberg's Comedy World Thursday, August 19, 8pm The New York Times has called David Steinberg “a comic institution.” His legendary 60-year career has included 26 years of stand-up and 140 Tonight Show appearances (second only to Bob Hope). He also directed episodes of sitcoms such as Seinfeld, Friends, and The Golden Girls. Discover tales of directing, performing, and personal stories working alongside comedy’s greats from the comedian’s comedian, as he discusses his new book Inside Comedy: The Soul, Wit, and Bite of Comedy and Comedians of the Last Five Decades. Watch here. Rosh Hashanah Made Simple Sunday, August 29, 10am Kosher Network International CEO, Jamie Geller returns to the Nosh to share her very own delicious and simple ways of celebrating the new year. Let Jamie show you everything you need to know to give your family their tastiest Rosh Hashanah ever. Watch here. This email is sponsored by Congregation B'Nai Jeshurun Hebrew School Open House. Learn more here! UPCOMING EVENTS As always, there's something for everyone at the J! Check out these great upcoming events! - FREE Children's Concert by the Rock-A-Silly Band Sunday, August 15, 11am-12pm Bernikow JCC Lawn Join the Rock-A-Silly Band for a FREE, fun-filled performance for families with young children! Registration is required. Sign up for free here! - JCC Job Fair Wednesday, August 18, 10am-2pm Bernikow JCC Join us at our upcoming job fair to learn more about opportunities in marketing, education, fundraising, HR, administration, sports and recreation, and more! You can also sign up for free training programs and career workshops. Resume required. Business casual dress. Walk-ins welcome. For more information, email Kathi Indelicato at KIndelicato@SIJCC.COM. - The Dr. Esther Grushkin Seminars for Adult Jewish Education (SAJE) Presents... Hidden Gems of the Museums of Europe Tuesdays, through August 31, 10am Teen Lounge, Bernikow JCC Peter Whitehouse is back for another exciting exploration of Europe's greatest museums! This time, you will explore hidden gems of the museum landscape, "visiting" smaller institutions like the Musée d'Orsay and Pinacoteca Civica di Forlì. We are excited to welcome you back in-person for this series! Tickets are $12 per lecture or $50 for the series. Register here. - The Dr. Esther Grushkin Seminars for Adult Jewish Education (SAJE) Presents... Fred Grieco Reads Jerry Mayer's 2 Across Thursday, August 19, 7pm Bernikow JCC Social Hall Join Fred Grieco and a talented cast for a stage reading of Jerry Mayer's 2 Across, a play about two people who meet on a train while doing the New York Times crossword puzzle. Lies unravel and truths are revealed during this 80 minute comic and dramatic ride! 2 Across is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com, Tickets are $10 for members and $15 for non-members. Purchase tickets here. - Music with Mr. Ray Sunday, August 22, 11am-12pm Bernikow JCC Lawn Join us for a FREE music performance for children and families by Mr. Ray! Mr. Ray sings original songs with positive messages about kindness, respect, and social-emotional awareness. Registration is required. Sign up for free here! - Cycle for Sunrise! Sunday, August 22 At this year's Five Boro Bike Tour, we are racing towards the goal of raising $6,000 to send a child to Sunrise Day Camp-Staten Island next summer! Secure your spot for the Bike Race by registering here. Your entry fee includes bike race entry, custom race-day shirt, and a ticket to the after party brunch. After registering, you will receive a link to share with family and friends that will allow them to donate to support you in the race. Spots are limited, so be sure to register early! Special thanks to the David Harris Collection for leading this team effort to give summer back to children with cancer and their siblings! - Bocce Tournament Monday, September 13 Join us for a Bocce Tournament to benefit the Lucille & Jay Chazanoff Sunrise Day Camp-Staten Island and the JCC's Kosher Food Pantry! Register to play or become an event sponsor here. You can also support our Bocce Tournament by donating to this fundraiser created by our friend Elen! - Check out our Program Guide—your guide to everything going on, in-person and virtually, in our community! IN THE NEWS Fall Harvest Festival Sunday, September 19, 12pm-3pm Bernikow JCC Join us for a FREE, outdoor festival for families!* The festival will feature inflatables, carnival games & prizes, fall crafts & activities, a live performance by Honeychild Band at 2pm, sports & fitness sampler, music demos, and photo ops! Food will be available for purchase. Learn more here. *In case of inclement weather, festival will move inside **Registration is NOT required for the festival. Registration is ONLY required for music demos. For more information, contact Stephanie at SFeldman@sijcc.com - Krav Maga at the JCC Check out this great feature on our new Krav Maga classes! Practicing Krav Maga is a great way to improve your physical and mental health, while also empowering you to stay safe in dangerous situations. Krav Maga classes are open to all ages and we offer discounts when you register multiple family members. Register here. - COVID-19 Vaccines You may have heard the recent announcement that New York City will require proof of vaccination for some indoor activities. We are reviewing the announcement and will release our protocols soon. It pays to get vaccinated! If you get your COVID shot at a city-run site, you will not only be protecting yourself and your community, but you can also receive a $100 reward! Click here to find eligible sites and learn how to redeem your reward. Attention students! This is the last week for eligible students to be fully vaccinated before the school year begins in September! If you need a vaccine appointment, visit nyc.gov/vaccinefinder or call 877-VAX-4NYC (877-829-4692). - Driver's Ed is Back! We are excited to announce that Driver’s Ed will be back this fall! The JCC contracts with a local vendor to provide a Driver Education program for new drivers 16 years and older. The class meets at the South Shore/Avis JCC for classroom work and in-car classes. The course is a comprehensive introduction to the driving experience. Students must successfully complete both the road and theory portions of the course in order to receive a MV 285, formerly known as the Blue Card. For more information, call 718.851.1876. - Apply for After School Explorers The application for Explorers is now open! Our Explorers after school program aims to educate the whole child through various kinds of activities that stimulate the mind, body, and spirit. Apply here. Please understand that pick up from specific schools is not guaranteed and you will be fully refunded if we are unable to provide transportation from the school your child attends. If you have any questions, please contact Meghan Morrongiello at MMorrongiello@sijcc.com or 718.475.5277. - B&Y Catering Now Open for Online Orders Order breakfast and lunch online and have it delivered to you while you enjoy our facilities! Click here or scan the QR code to order from B&Y Catering. Please include in the instructions what area of the JCC you are located in so that your order can be delivered to you. Please see Café operating hours below. Monday to Friday Breakfast: 9am - 11am Lunch: 11am - 4:30pm SUNRISE DAY CAMP See You Next Summer, Sunrise! Sunrise Day Camp may have looked different this summer, but each day was full of sunshine and laughter. Best of all, we got to be together in-person again! We are so grateful to our generous supporters for helping us give back the joys of summer to children with cancer and their siblings. We can't wait to see our campers again next summer! SPORTS Core 24 Basketball Academy Fall Registration Is Open Our Core 24 Basketball Academy trains players of all skill levels to be their best! Register for fall basketball programs here! - Register for Fall Soccer and Tennis In our sports programs, kids can stay active while making new friends and learning good sportsmanship. Register for our fall soccer and tennis programs here! AQUATICS Sign Up for Fall Aquatics Programs Registration is open for our fall aquatics programs! We offer group swim lessons for kids, private lessons for kids and adults, aquatic therapy, and a competitive swim team. Sign up here! MUSIC Fall Music Demos Sunday, September 19 Bernikow JCC Join us at our Fall Harvest Festival for FREE demonstrations of our wonderful children's music classes! All demos will be conducted inside the building: Drama Adventures (ages 3-5) - Ensemble room #1, 12:30pm Music In Me Keyboard Class (ages 3-4) - Ensemble room #2, 1:00pm Harmony Road Keyboard Class (ages 4.5-6) - Ensemble room #2, 1:30pm Music Adventures with Ms. Bo (ages 3-5) - Ensemble room #1, 1:30pm Pre-registration is required for the demos. Please email Ela at ESeeley@sijcc.com to register. - Fall Music Classes We are excited to offer a variety of music classes this fall! Check out our website to find the right class for your child! KIDS AND FAMILIES Jewish Calendar Activities Check out these family activities based on the Jewish months of Elul and Tishrei! In Jewish tradition, the months of Elul and Tishrei are a time for personal reflection and introspection: hopes are raised, and regrets expressed, and new beginnings are welcomed as we take leave of the past. CAMP Camp Photos Be sure to follow our Facebook page for photos from summer camp! We post photos from each division weekly! - Post-Camp Week Monday, August 23 - Friday, September 3 Keep the fun going by signing up for our post-camp program for campers ages 4-12! Register here. SOCIAL SERVICES 8 Ways to Avoid Caregiver Burnout If you are caring for a family member with Alzheimer's or dementia, you may be experiencing caregiver burnout. Read this article for suggestions for coping with these feelings. The JCC's Caregiver Support Center is here to provide resources and services to take care of YOU! Visit our website to learn more or contact Allisyn at 718.475.5287 or awise@sijcc.com. - Free ESL and HSE Classes We offer free, online ESL classes to help advance your language skills! Please call us at 718.508.3885. Get your high school equivalency diploma online for free!* Call us at 718.508.3895 or email hcirnigliaro@sijcc.com for more information. *Students must be 18 years old or older, and no longer enrolled in High School COMMUNITY EVENTS If you're interested in listing your community event or advertising in J at Home, please contact Allison Cohen at ACohen@sijcc.com. - Be sure to check out these additional programs from our friends at other organizations around the country! NYPD Summer of Growth Tuesdays and Thursdays, through September 2 The NYPD is hosting a series of fun summer events as part of their commitment to safer and cleaner neighborhoods! All events will take place around Staten Island on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11am-2pm. TODAY: Nature Walk @ Greenbelt Nature Center 8/17: Clean Team @ Bloomingdale Park 8/19: Soccer @ Bloomingdale Park 8/24: Clean Team @ Corporal Thompson Park 8/26: Football @ Corporal Thompson Park 8/31: Clean Team @ Grandview Park 9/2: End of Summer Bash at Grandview Park confines of the 121 Precinct NYC Arts Empire Presents: The Art of Dennis Green Now through Sunday, August 15, 12pm-6pm NYC Arts Empire, 454 Broadway, NY (Between Howard & Grand) NYC Arts Empire will exhibit work by our CLLD Art Instructor, Dennis Green! The exhibit is open Wednesdays through Sundays from 12pm-6pm. Mosaic Visions Presents "I Pray With My Feet," A Three-Part In-Depth Discussion Of Allyship and the Civil Rights Movement Series Sundays, August 15-August 29, 6pm This three-part conversation on civil rights aims to enlighten and motivate audiences to be allies against racial injustice. Dee Sanae, founder of Mosaic Visions, will be joined in conversation by two Jewish allies who were involved in organizing and rallying for the civil rights movement with Martin Luther King, Jr. Register here. High Holy Days Registration at Congregation Ohel Abraham Sunday, August 15, 12pm-2pm 136 Amador Street, SI NY Congregation Ohel Abraham has an introductory offer for those seeking a friendly, comfortable temple at which to worship and celebrate the upcoming High Holy Days. Ticket sales and registration for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur will take place on August 15 from 12pm-2pm. For more information, please contact Lynn Schoen at 917.837.0612. Safe @ Home Class Wednesday, August 25, 1pm-3pm Safe @ Home by Safe Sitter is a free virtual program designed to prepare students in grades 4-6 to be safe when they are home alone. Students learn how to practice safe habits, how to prevent unsafe situations, and what to do when faced with dangers such as power failures or weather emergencies. Students also learn how to assess and respond to illnesses and injuries. Register by August 16 by filling out this form and emailing it to gramsey@maimonidesmed.org 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: Her Turn with Katherine Ashenburg, 7:30pm Join author Katherine Ashenburg as she shares her creative process and how she went about writing Her Turn, a witty, contemporary new novel about a forty-something newspaper columnist navigating her bold next chapter, set in Washington against the 2015 US presidential primary. This program is moderated by Globe and Mail columnist, Liz Renzetti. Watch here. Inside David Steinberg's Comedy World Thursday, August 19, 8pm The New York Times has called David Steinberg “a comic institution.” His legendary 60-year career has included 26 years of stand-up and 140 Tonight Show appearances (second only to Bob Hope). He also directed episodes of sitcoms such as Seinfeld, Friends, and The Golden Girls. Discover tales of directing, performing, and personal stories working alongside comedy’s greats from the comedian’s comedian, as he discusses his new book Inside Comedy: The Soul, Wit, and Bite of Comedy and Comedians of the Last Five Decades. Watch here. Rosh Hashanah Made Simple Sunday, August 29, 10am Kosher Network International CEO, Jamie Geller returns to the Nosh to share her very own delicious and simple ways of celebrating the new year. Let Jamie show you everything you need to know to give your family their tastiest Rosh Hashanah ever. Watch here. This email is sponsored by Congregation B'Nai Jeshurun Hebrew School Open House.
Join Congregation B'Nai Jeshurun Hebrew School on Sunday, August 29 from 12-3pm for an Open House! Email Cbjshul@gmail.com or call 718-981-5550 to RSVP. This email is sponsored by Congregation B'Nai Israel. Learn more about the congregation here.
UPCOMING EVENTS As always, there's something for everyone at the J! Check out these great upcoming events! - JCC Job Fair Wednesday, August 18, 10am-2pm Bernikow JCC Join us at our upcoming job fair to learn more about opportunities in marketing, education, fundraising, HR, administration, sports and recreation, and more! You can also sign up for free training programs and career workshops. Resume required. Business casual dress. Walk-ins welcome. For more information, email Kathi Indelicato at KIndelicato@SIJCC.COM. - Bocce Tournament Monday, September 13 Join us for a Bocce Tournament to benefit the Lucille & Jay Chazanoff Sunrise Day Camp-Staten Island and the JCC's Kosher Food Pantry! Register to play or become an event sponsor here. You can also support our Bocce Tournament by donating to this fundraiser created by our friend Elen! - Krav Maga... Self-Defense for the Whole Family Learn Israeli martial arts in order to defend yourself! Our new Krav Maga classes are open to all ages and we offer discounts when you register multiple family members. Wednesdays, through September 1
- Youth Chamber Ensemble Mondays, through August 30, 4pm-5:30pm Join us for a FREE summer adventure! Musicians ages 9-18 are invited to apply to join our Youth Chamber Ensemble! Prior experience required. Please send a 1 minute audition video to Ela at ESeeley@SIJCC.com - TODAY: The Dr. Esther Grushkin Seminars for Adult Jewish Education (SAJE) Presents... Hidden Gems of the Museums of Europe Part 2, 10am Tuesdays, through August 31, 10am Teen Lounge, Bernikow JCC Peter Whitehouse is back for another exciting exploration of Europe's greatest museums! This time, you will explore hidden gems of the museum landscape, "visiting" smaller institutions like the Musée d'Orsay and Pinacoteca Civica di Forlì. We are excited to welcome you back in-person for this series! Tickets are $12 per lecture or $50 for the series. Register here. - TODAY: EG Healthcare Presents: A Health And Wellness Lecture Series... The Importance of the Well Visit, 10am Bernikow JCC Social Hall Please join us in welcoming Efrat Lamandre from EG Healthcare as she and her health team present a wonderful health and wellness lecture series here at the JCC. The first lecture will focus on the importance of the well visit. Stay tuned for additional lecture topics and dates! During the lecture, we will have a table set up in the room to do some blood pressure screenings. The screenings will last the hour of the lecture. Limited spaces available. Please register here. - Check out our Program Guide—your guide to everything going on, in-person and virtually, in our community! IN THE NEWS Children's Summer Concert Series See Dates Below Bernikow JCC We are excited to present two FREE outdoor children's music concerts this month! Join us at the Bernikow JCC for these fun, family-friendly performances! The Rock-A-Silly Band: Sunday, August 15, 11am Mr. Ray: Sunday, August 22, 11am Registration is required. Sign up for free here! - Fall Harvest Festival Sunday, September 19, 12pm-3pm Bernikow JCC Join us for a FREE, outdoor festival for families!* The festival will feature inflatables, carnival games & prizes, fall crafts & activities, a live performance by Honeychild Band at 2pm, sports & fitness sampler, music demos, and photo ops! Food will be available for purchase. Learn more here. *In case of inclement weather, festival will move inside. For more information, contact Stephanie at SFeldman@sijcc.com - Foster Children Find Joy at JCC Day Camp Check out this incredible feature about two of our campers! Edison and Julian came from their native country, Colombia, to live with a foster parent through a non-profit that gives orphaned children summer vacations in the U.S. with American families through foster-to-adopt programs. We are so happy to have them with us this summer! Our Spanish-speaking counselors and our friendly, inclusive campers have helped Edison and Julian feel welcome each day at JCC Day Camp, where they enjoy new experiences like swimming in the pool. Check out this video to see Edison and Julian making special summer memories! Photos and videos courtesy of the Staten Island Advance. - Core 24 Basketball Academy Fall Season Our Core 24 Basketball Academy is gearing up for another amazing season! Read this SI Live article to find out how Core 24 has served Staten Island youth throughout this difficult time. You can learn more about our fall basketball season here. - COVID-19 Vaccines You may have heard the recent announcement that New York City will require proof of vaccination for some indoor activities. We are reviewing the announcement and will release our protocols soon. It pays to get vaccinated! If you get your COVID shot at a city-run site, you will not only be protecting yourself and your community, but you can also receive a $100 reward! Click here to find eligible sites and learn how to redeem your reward. Attention students! This is the last week for eligible students to be fully vaccinated before the school year begins in September! If you need a vaccine appointment, visit nyc.gov/vaccinefinder or call 877-VAX-4NYC (877-829-4692). - Driver's Ed is Back! We are excited to announce that Driver’s Ed will be back this fall! The JCC contracts with a local vendor to provide a Driver Education program for new drivers 16 years and older. The class meets at the South Shore/Avis JCC for classroom work and in-car classes. The course is a comprehensive introduction to the driving experience. Students must successfully complete both the road and theory portions of the course in order to receive a MV 285, formerly known as the Blue Card. For more information, call 718.851.1876. - Apply for After School Explorers The application for Explorers is now open! Our Explorers after school program aims to educate the whole child through various kinds of activities that stimulate the mind, body, and spirit. Apply here. Please understand that pick up from specific schools is not guaranteed and you will be fully refunded if we are unable to provide transportation from the school your child attends. If you have any questions, please contact Meghan Morrongiello at MMorrongiello@sijcc.com or 718.475.5277. - Food Pantry Volunteers Needed Our Kosher Food Pantry needs volunteers to help with distribution and to prepare packages. If you are interested in a wonderful opportunity to give back to those in need, please contact Sara Cohen at sacohen@sijcc.com or 718.475.5242. - B&Y Catering Now Open for Online Orders Order breakfast and lunch online and have it delivered to you while you enjoy our facilities! Click here or scan the QR code to order from B&Y Catering. Please include in the instructions what area of the JCC you are located in so that your order can be delivered to you. Please see Café operating hours below. Monday to Friday Breakfast: 9am - 11am Lunch: 11am - 4:30pm SUNRISE DAY CAMP Sunrise Day Camp Prom Our Sunrise campers had so much fun at their prom last week! - Cycle for Sunrise! Sunday, August 22 At this year's Five Boro Bike Tour, we are racing towards the goal of raising $6,000 to send a child to Sunrise Day Camp-Staten Island next summer! Secure your spot for the Bike Race by registering here. Your entry fee includes bike race entry, custom race-day shirt, and a ticket to the after party brunch. After registering, you will receive a link to share with family and friends that will allow them to donate to support you in the race. Spots are limited, so be sure to register early! Special thanks to the David Harris Collection for leading this team effort to give summer back to children with cancer and their siblings! WELLNESS A Guide to the Best Exercises for Seniors Regular exercise can help seniors maintain their independence longer. Check out this article about the best types of exercises for older adults! Join us at the JCC for Zumba, a group hike, or one of our other wonderful group exercise classes! - CLLD Summer Hybrid Course Schedule Check out the schedule for our virtual and in-person CLLD classes! SPORTS Register for Summer Sports Camps! There are still a few spots available in our summer sports camps! We offer basketball, soccer, gymnastics, and aquatics programs for kids at all skill levels. Learn more and sign up here! - Summer Tennis Session Registration for the summer tennis session is open! Sign up here! AQUATICS Swim Safety Read this article for an important reminder about staying safe in swimming pools! ARTS AND CULTURE The Dr. Esther Grushkin Seminars for Adult Jewish Education (SAJE) Presents... Fred Grieco Reads Jerry Mayer's 2 Across Thursday, August 19, 7pm Bernikow JCC Social Hall Join Fred Grieco and a talented cast for a stage reading of Jerry Mayer's 2 Across, a play about two people who meet on a train while doing the New York Times crossword puzzle. Lies unravel and truths are revealed during this 80 minute comic and dramatic ride! 2 Across is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com. Tickets are $10 for members and $15 for non-members. Purchase tickets here. - A World Tour of Impressionist Paintings Take a virtual tour of Impressionist paintings from around the world! MUSIC Fall Music Demos Sunday, September 19 Bernikow JCC Join us at our Fall Harvest Festival for FREE demonstrations of our wonderful children's music classes! All demos will be conducted inside the building: Drama Adventures (ages 3-5) - Ensemble room #1, 12:30pm Music In Me Keyboard Class (ages 3-4) - Ensemble room #2, 1:00pm Harmony Road Keyboard Class (ages 4.5-6) - Ensemble room #2, 1:30pm Music Adventures with Ms. Bo (ages 3-5) - Ensemble room #1, 1:30pm Pre-registration is required for the demos. Please email Ela at ESeeley@sijcc.com to register. National Symphony Orchestra American Strings Concert Watch a concert performance of American folk songs, fiddle tunes, novelty pieces, and film scores by the National Symphony Orchestra's string section. Music Institute Open for In-Person Lessons The Dorothy Delson Kuhn Music Institute offers both in-person and virtual lessons for students of all ages and a variety of instruments! As one of our youngest students shows us in this video, you can even learn all the piano notes in just two lessons with our instructors! Learn more and sign up for lessons here! Animals Around the World Try out this easy sorting game kids can play at home! Kids will match stuffed animals or figures with their habitats to learn about the creatures that live on each continent. Camp Photos Be sure to follow our Facebook page for photos from summer camp! We post photos from each division weekly! Post-Camp Week Monday, August 23 - Friday, September 3 Keep the fun going by signing up for our post-camp program for campers ages 4-12! Register here. 8 Ways to Avoid Caregiver Burnout If you are caring for a family member with Alzheimer's or dementia, you may be experiencing caregiver burnout. Read this article for suggestions for coping with these feelings. The JCC's Caregiver Support Center is here to provide resources and services to take care of YOU! Visit our website to learn more or contact Allisyn at 718.475.5287 or awise@sijcc.com. Free ESL and HSE Classes We offer free, online ESL classes to help advance your language skills! Please call us at 718.508.3885. Get your high school equivalency diploma online for free!* Call us at 718.508.3895 or email hcirnigliaro@sijcc.com for more information. *Students must be 18 years old or older, and no longer enrolled in High School COMMUNITY EVENTS If you're interested in listing your community event or advertising in J at Home, please contact Allison Cohen at ACohen@sijcc.com. - Be sure to check out these additional programs from our friends at other organizations around the country! American Jewish Committee: Take Action The American Jewish Committee encourages you to take action against antisemitism by urging your U.S. Representative to support the Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act (H.R.261). This bipartisan bill helps ensure that Hamas cannot access funds or materials that might be used for activities related to terror. Learn more and contact your Representative here. NYPD Summer of Growth Tuesdays and Thursdays, through September 2 The NYPD is hosting a series of fun summer events as part of their commitment to safer and cleaner neighborhoods! All events will take place around Staten Island on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11am-2pm. TODAY: Borough Graffiti Clean Up 8/12: Nature Walk @ Greenbelt Nature Center 8/17: Clean Team @ Bloomingdale Park 8/19: Soccer @ Bloomingdale Park 8/24: Clean Team @ Corporal Thompson Park 8/26: Football @ Corporal Thompson Park 8/31: Clean Team @ Grandview Park 9/2: End of Summer Bash at Grandview Park confines of the 121 Precinct NYC Arts Empire Presents: The Art of Dennis Green Now through Sunday, August 15, 12pm-6pm NYC Arts Empire, 454 Broadway, NY (Between Howard & Grand) NYC Arts Empire will exhibit work by our CLLD Art Instructor, Dennis Green! The exhibit is open Wednesdays through Sundays from 12pm-6pm. Mosaic Visions Presents "I Pray With My Feet," A Three-Part In-Depth Discussion Of Allyship and the Civil Rights Movement Series Sundays, August 15-August 29, 6pm This three-part conversation on civil rights aims to enlighten and motivate audiences to be allies against racial injustice. Dee Sanae, founder of Mosaic Visions, will be joined in conversation by two Jewish allies who were involved in organizing and rallying for the civil rights movement with Martin Luther King, Jr. Register here. High Holy Days Registration at Congregation Ohel Abraham Sunday, August 15, 12pm-2pm 136 Amador Street, SI NY Congregation Ohel Abraham has an introductory offer for those seeking a friendly, comfortable temple at which to worship and celebrate the upcoming High Holy Days. Ticket sales and registration for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur will take place on August 15 from 12pm-2pm. For more information, please contact Lynn Schoen at 917.837.0612. 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! Her Turn with Katherine Ashenburg Thursday, August 12, 7:30 pm Join author Katherine Ashenburg as she shares her creative process and how she went about writing Her Turn, a witty, contemporary new novel about a forty-something newspaper columnist navigating her bold next chapter, set in Washington against the 2015 US presidential primary. This program is moderated by Globe and Mail columnist, Liz Renzetti. Watch here. Inside David Steinberg's Comedy World Thursday, August 19, 8pm The New York Times has called David Steinberg “a comic institution.” His legendary 60-year career has included 26 years of stand-up and 140 Tonight Show appearances (second only to Bob Hope). He also directed episodes of sitcoms such as Seinfeld, Friends, and The Golden Girls. Discover tales of directing, performing, and personal stories working alongside comedy’s greats from the comedian’s comedian, as he discusses his new book Inside Comedy: The Soul, Wit, and Bite of Comedy and Comedians of the Last Five Decades. Watch here. Rosh Hashanah Made Simple Sunday, August 29, 10am Kosher Network International CEO, Jamie Geller returns to the Nosh to share her very own delicious and simple ways of celebrating the new year. Let Jamie show you everything you need to know to give your family their tastiest Rosh Hashanah ever. Watch here. This email is sponsored by Congregation B'Nai Israel. Learn more about the congregation here.
UPCOMING EVENTS As always, there's something for everyone at the J! Check out these great upcoming events! - JCC Job Fair Wednesday, August 18, 10am-2pm Bernikow JCC Join us at our upcoming job fair to learn more about opportunities in marketing, education, fundraising, HR, administration, sports and recreation, and more! You can also sign up for free training programs and career workshops. Resume required. Business casual dress. Walk-ins welcome. For more information, email Kathi Indelicato at KIndelicato@SIJCC.COM. - Bocce Tournament Monday, September 13 Join us for a Bocce Tournament to benefit the Lucille & Jay Chazanoff Sunrise Day Camp-Staten Island and the JCC's Kosher Food Pantry! Register to play or become an event sponsor here. You can also support our Bocce Tournament by donating to this fundraiser created by our friend Elen! - Krav Maga... Self-Defense for the Whole Family Learn Israeli martial arts in order to defend yourself! Our new Krav Maga classes are open to all ages and we offer discounts when you register multiple family members. Wednesdays, through September 1
- Youth Chamber Ensemble Mondays, through August 30, 4pm-5:30pm Join us for a FREE summer adventure! Musicians ages 9-18 are invited to apply to join our Youth Chamber Ensemble! Prior experience required. Please send a 1 minute audition video to Ela at ESeeley@SIJCC.com - The Dr. Esther Grushkin Seminars for Adult Jewish Education (SAJE) Presents... Hidden Gems of the Museums of Europe Tuesdays, through August 31, 10am Teen Lounge, Bernikow JCC Peter Whitehouse is back for another exciting exploration of Europe's greatest museums! This time, you will explore hidden gems of the museum landscape, "visiting" smaller institutions like the Musée d'Orsay and Pinacoteca Civica di Forlì. We are excited to welcome you back in-person for this series! Tickets are $12 per lecture or $50 for the series. Register here. - EG Healthcare Presents: A Health And Wellness Lecture Series... The Importance of the Well Visit Tuesday, August 10, 10am-11am Bernikow JCC Social Hall Please join us in welcoming Efrat Lamandre from EG Healthcare as she and her health team present a wonderful health and wellness lecture series here at the JCC. The first lecture will focus on the importance of the well visit. Stay tuned for additional lecture topics and dates! During the lecture, we will have a table set up in the room to do some blood pressure screenings. The screenings will last the hour of the lecture. Limited spaces available. Please register here. - Check out our Program Guide—your guide to everything going on, in-person and virtually, in our community! SPECIAL EVENTS Children's Summer Concert Series See Dates Below Bernikow JCC We are excited to present two FREE outdoor children's music concerts this month! Join us at the Bernikow JCC for these fun, family-friendly performances! The Rock-A-Silly Band: Sunday, August 15, 11am Mr. Ray: Sunday, August 22, 11am Registration is required. Sign up for free here! - Fall Harvest Festival Sunday, September 19, 12pm-3pm Bernikow JCC Join us for a FREE, outdoor festival for families!* The festival will feature inflatables, carnival games & prizes, fall crafts & activities, a live performance by Honeychild Band at 2pm, sports & fitness sampler, music demos, and photo ops! Food will be available for purchase. Learn more here. *In case of inclement weather, festival will move inside. For more information, contact Stephanie at SFeldman@sijcc.com IN THE NEWS COVID-19 Vaccines You may have heard the recent announcement that New York City will require proof of vaccination for some indoor activities. We are reviewing the announcement and will release our protocols soon. It pays to get vaccinated! If you get your COVID shot at a city-run site, you will not only be protecting yourself and your community, but you can also receive a $100 reward! Click here to find eligible sites and learn how to redeem your reward. Attention students! This is the last week for eligible students to be fully vaccinated before the school year begins in September! If you need a vaccine appointment, visit nyc.gov/vaccinefinder or call 877-VAX-4NYC (877-829-4692). - Summer Fun at JCC Aquatics Camp A parent recently let us know how much their children loved attending our Aquatics Camp: "Thank you Staten Island JCC Aquatics Camp for a wonderful swim summer! The skills taught (backstroke, front stroke, diving for toys in the deep end, rocket off the wall), fun games, and water slide playtime were great moments designed by the counselors and swim team. The facilities were great and clean. Outdoor and indoor pools allowed the kids to continue their swimming despite inclement weather. Thank you! I look forward to returning next year!" We're so glad our campers are having a great time in the pool while learning safe swimming skills! - National Night Out On Tuesday evening, the JCC was represented at the NYPD's National Night Out Against Crime! Staff members were on hand to tell visitors about the wide array of programs and resources we offer to help Staten Islanders from all walks of life. - Driver's Ed is Back! We are excited to announce that Driver’s Ed will be back this fall! The JCC contracts with a local vendor to provide a Driver Education program for new drivers 16 years and older. The class meets at the South Shore/Avis JCC for classroom work and in-car classes. The course is a comprehensive introduction to the driving experience. Students must successfully complete both the road and theory portions of the course in order to receive a MV 285, formerly known as the Blue Card. For more information, call 718.851.1876. - Apply for After School Explorers The application for Explorers is now open! Our Explorers after school program aims to educate the whole child through various kinds of activities that stimulate the mind, body, and spirit. Apply here. Please understand that pick up from specific schools is not guaranteed and you will be fully refunded if we are unable to provide transportation from the school your child attends. If you have any questions, please contact Meghan Morrongiello at MMorrongiello@sijcc.com or 718.475.5277. - Food Pantry Volunteers Needed Our Kosher Food Pantry needs volunteers to help with distribution and to prepare packages. If you are interested in a wonderful opportunity to give back to those in need, please contact Sara Cohen at sacohen@sijcc.com or 718.475.5242. - B&Y Catering Now Open for Online Orders Order breakfast and lunch online and have it delivered to you while you enjoy our facilities! Click here or scan the QR code to order from B&Y Catering. Please include in the instructions what area of the JCC you are located in so that your order can be delivered to you. Please see Café operating hours below. Monday to Friday Breakfast: 9am - 11am Lunch: 11am - 4:30pm - JCC Board Members Visit Sunrise Day Camp Earlier this week, the JCC's newest Board Members, Angie Master and Ed Sappin, toured Sunrise Day Camp-Staten Island along with Board President Sue Sappin! SUNRISE DAY CAMP Sunrise Smiles We're smiling behind our masks because Sunrise Day Camp is the best camp! - Cycle for Sunrise! Sunday, August 22 At this year's Five Boro Bike Tour, we are racing towards the goal of raising $6,000 to send a child to Sunrise Day Camp-Staten Island next summer! Secure your spot for the Bike Race by registering here. Your entry fee includes bike race entry, custom race-day shirt, and a ticket to the after party brunch. After registering, you will receive a link to share with family and friends that will allow them to donate to support you in the race. Spots are limited, so be sure to register early! Special thanks to the David Harris Collection for leading this team effort to give summer back to children with cancer and their siblings! WELLNESS 7 Signs You Need a Rest Day While we love seeing you at the gym, we know it's important to get adequate rest so that you can get the most out of your workouts and be your healthiest self! Check out this article for tips on how to listen to your body and know when it's time for a rest day. - CLLD Summer Hybrid Course Schedule Check out the schedule for our virtual and in-person CLLD classes! SPORTS Register for Summer Sports Camps! There are still a few spots available in our summer sports camps! We offer basketball, soccer, gymnastics, and aquatics programs for kids at all skill levels. Learn more and sign up here! - Summer Tennis Session Registration for the summer tennis session is open! Sign up here! - Core 24 Basketball Academy Programs Sign up for basketball programs here! AQUATICS Swim Safety Read this article for an important reminder about staying safe in swimming pools! ARTS AND CULTURE The Dr. Esther Grushkin Seminars for Adult Jewish Education (SAJE) Presents... Fred Grieco Reads Jerry Mayer's 2 Across Thursday, August 19, 7pm Bernikow JCC Social Hall Join Fred Grieco and a talented cast for a stage reading of Jerry Mayer's 2 Across, a play about two people who meet on a train while doing the New York Times crossword puzzle. Lies unravel and truths are revealed during this 80 minute comic and dramatic ride! 2 Across is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com. Tickets are $10 for members and $15 for non-members. Purchase tickets here. - Decorative Arts Center of Ohio Take a virtual trip to the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio with this special look at exhibits on costumes from Paramount Pictures, Native American beadwork, and historically accurate footwear. MUSIC Fall Music Demos Sunday, September 19 Bernikow JCC Join us at our Fall Harvest Festival for FREE demonstrations of our wonderful children's music classes! All demos will be conducted inside the building: Drama Adventures (ages 3-5) - Ensemble room #1, 12:30pm Music In Me Keyboard Class (ages 3-4) - Ensemble room #2, 1:00pm Harmony Road Keyboard Class (ages 4.5-6) - Ensemble room #2, 1:30pm Music Adventures with Ms. Bo (ages 3-5) - Ensemble room #1, 1:30pm Pre-registration is required for the demos. Please email Ela at ESeeley@sijcc.com to register. - Leonard Bernstein Introduces Yo-Yo Ma Check out this video from the Kennedy Center, featuring Leonard Bernstein introducing 7-year-old Yo-Yo Ma at the American Pageant for the Arts! - Music Institute Open for In-Person Lessons The Dorothy Delson Kuhn Music Institute offers both in-person and virtual lessons for students of all ages and a variety of instruments! As one of our youngest students shows us in this video, you can even learn all the piano notes in just two lessons with our instructors! Learn more and sign up for lessons here! KIDS AND FAMILIES Songs Can Travel Tune in to Lincoln Center's Facebook page today at 4pm for this week's edition of #ConcertsForKids, featuring Our Band. Steeped in the tradition of great duets like Johnny Cash and June Carter, Sasha Papernik and Justin Poindexter of Our Band bring their award-winning songwriting, intimate harmonies, and Eastern-European flair to a rich Americana soundscape for kids and families. CAMP Camp Photos Be sure to follow our Facebook page for photos from summer camp! We post photos from each division weekly! - Post-Camp Week Monday, August 23 - Friday, September 3 Keep the fun going by signing up for our post-camp program for campers ages 4-12! Register here. SOCIAL SERVICES Leaders for Tomorrow (LFT) Today’s high school students are tomorrow’s Jewish leaders. Leaders for Tomorrow (LFT), American Jewish Committee's education and advocacy program for teens, empowers young Jews to speak up for Israel and the Jewish people. The program is open to students who will be high school sophomores, juniors, or seniors this upcoming fall. (Special preference will be given to juniors.) Learn more and apply here. - Free ESL and HSE Classes We offer free, online ESL classes to help advance your language skills! Please call us at 718.508.3885. Get your high school equivalency diploma online for free!* Call us at 718.508.3895 or email hcirnigliaro@sijcc.com for more information. *Students must be 18 years old or older, and no longer enrolled in High School COMMUNITY EVENTS If you're interested in listing your community event or advertising in J at Home, please contact Allison Cohen at ACohen@sijcc.com. - Be sure to check out these additional programs from our friends at other organizations around the country! American Jewish Committee: Take Action The American Jewish Committee encourages you to take action against antisemitism by urging your U.S. Representative to support the Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act (H.R.261). This bipartisan bill helps ensure that Hamas cannot access funds or materials that might be used for activities related to terror. Learn more and contact your Representative here. NYPD Summer of Growth Tuesdays and Thursdays, through September 2 The NYPD is hosting a series of fun summer events as part of their commitment to safer and cleaner neighborhoods! All events will take place around Staten Island on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11am-2pm. TODAY: Volleyball @ Midland Beach 8/10: Borough Graffiti Clean Up 8/12: Nature Walk @ Greenbelt Nature Center 8/17: Clean Team @ Bloomingdale Park 8/19: Soccer @ Bloomingdale Park 8/24: Clean Team @ Corporal Thompson Park 8/26: Football @ Corporal Thompson Park 8/31: Clean Team @ Grandview Park 9/2: End of Summer Bash at Grandview Park confines of the 121 Precinct NYC Arts Empire Presents: The Art of Dennis Green TODAY - Sunday, August 15, 12pm-6pm NYC Arts Empire, 454 Broadway, NY (Between Howard & Grand) NYC Arts Empire will exhibit work by our CLLD Art Instructor, Dennis Green! The exhibit is open Wednesdays through Sundays from 12pm-6pm. There will also be an artist reception on Saturday, August 7 from 5pm-8pm. Mosaic Visions Presents "I Pray With My Feet," A Three-Part In-Depth Discussion Of Allyship and the Civil Rights Movement Series Sundays, August 15-August 29, 6pm This three-part conversation on civil rights aims to enlighten and motivate audiences to be allies against racial injustice. Dee Sanae, founder of Mosaic Visions, will be joined in conversation by two Jewish allies who were involved in organizing and rallying for the civil rights movement with Martin Luther King, Jr. Register here. High Holy Days Registration at Congregation Ohel Abraham Sunday, August 15, 12pm-2pm 136 Amador Street, SI NY Congregation Ohel Abraham has an introductory offer for those seeking a friendly, comfortable temple at which to worship and celebrate the upcoming High Holy Days. Ticket sales and registration for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur will take place on August 15 from 12pm-2pm. For more information, please contact Lynn Schoen at 917.837.0612. 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: Inside David Steinberg's Comedy World, 8pm The New York Times has called David Steinberg “a comic institution.” His legendary 60-year career has included 26 years of stand-up and 140 Tonight Show appearances (second only to Bob Hope). He also directed episodes of sitcoms such as Seinfeld, Friends, and The Golden Girls. Discover tales of directing, performing, and personal stories working alongside comedy’s greats from the comedian’s comedian, as he discusses his new book Inside Comedy: The Soul, Wit, and Bite of Comedy and Comedians of the Last Five Decades. Watch here. This email is sponsored by Congregation B'Nai Israel. Learn more about the congregation here.
UPCOMING EVENTS As always, there's something for everyone at the J! Check out these great upcoming events! - Bocce Tournament Monday, September 13 Join us for a Bocce Tournament to benefit the Lucille & Jay Chazanoff Sunrise Day Camp-Staten Island and the JCC's Kosher Food Pantry! Register to play or become an event sponsor here. You can also support our Bocce Tournament by donating to this fundraiser created by our friend Elen! - Krav Maga... Self-Defense for the Whole Family Wednesdays, through September 1, 6pm-7:30pmLearn Israeli martial arts in order to defend yourself! Our new Krav Maga classes are open to all ages and we offer discounts when you register multiple family members. Register here. - Youth Chamber Ensemble Mondays, through August 30, 4pm-5:30pm Join us for a FREE summer adventure! Musicians ages 9-18 are invited to apply to join our Youth Chamber Ensemble! Prior experience required. Please send a 1 minute audition video to Ela at ESeeley@SIJCC.com - TODAY: The Dr. Esther Grushkin Seminars for Adult Jewish Education (SAJE) Presents... F11: Digital Paintings for Full Screen, 12pm Join Emily O'Leary, Associate Curator at the Derfner Judaica Museum, for a virtual tour of a new exhibition that explores how contemporary artists use computers to 'paint' in the same way as they'd use a brush! While many virtual art tours during the pandemic used the computers to showcase artworks that exist in the physical world, this special presentation features digital paintings best viewed on a screen. Donations are suggested. Register here. Join us on Zoom here Meeting ID: 881 4176 5372 Password: 4F4ZpU - TODAY: The Dr. Esther Grushkin Seminars for Adult Jewish Education (SAJE) Presents... Hidden Gems of the Museums of Europe Part 1, 10am Tuesdays, through August 31, 10am Teen Lounge, Bernikow JCC Peter Whitehouse is back for another exciting exploration of Europe's greatest museums! This time, you will explore hidden gems of the museum landscape, "visiting" smaller institutions like the Musée d'Orsay and Pinacoteca Civica di Forlì. We are excited to welcome you back in-person for this series! Tickets are $12 per lecture or $50 for the series. Register here. - JCC Job Fair Wednesday, August 18, 10am-2pm Bernikow JCC Join us at our upcoming job fair to learn more about opportunities in marketing, education, fundraising, HR, administration, sports and recreation, and more! You can also sign up for free training programs and career workshops. Resume required. Business casual dress. Walk-ins welcome. For more information, email Kathi Indelicato at KIndelicato@SIJCC.COM. - Check out our Program Guide—your guide to everything going on, in-person and virtually, in our community! IN THE NEWS NYC Racial Justice Commission We were proud to host the NYC Racial Justice Commission’s public input session at the Gerard Carter Center last week. - OnSI Podcast: Highlighting the Gerard Carter Center Ranti Ogunleye, Director of the Gerard Carter Center, was recently featured on the OnSI Podcast to talk about the important role our Cornerstone Community Centers play in the community. Listen here! - Driver's Ed is Back! We are excited to announce that Driver’s Ed will be back this fall! The JCC contracts with a local vendor to provide a Driver Education program for new drivers 16 years and older. The class meets at the South Shore/Avis JCC for classroom work and in-car classes. The course is a comprehensive introduction to the driving experience. Students must successfully complete both the road and theory portions of the course in order to receive a MV 285, formerly known as the Blue Card. For more information, call 718.851.1876. - Apply for After School Explorers The application for Explorers is now open! Our Explorers after school program aims to educate the whole child through various kinds of activities that stimulate the mind, body, and spirit. Apply here. Please understand that pick up from specific schools is not guaranteed and you will be fully refunded if we are unable to provide transportation from the school your child attends. - COVID-19 Vaccines A city Health Department doctor is warning that the situation on Staten Island could become "dangerous" again as we see an increasing positivity rate alongside fewer people getting vaccinated. Read the full story here. City Health Department Commissioner Dr. Dave Chokshi recently stated that "the spread of the Delta variant means it is perhaps the most dangerous time to be unvaccinated." Now is the time to get vaccinated to protect yourselves, your loved ones, and vulnerable members of the community. Widespread vaccine uptake is the best way for us to get back to doing all of the activities we love soon! If you need a vaccine appointment, visit nyc.gov/vaccinefinder or call 877-VAX-4NYC (877-829-4692). - Food Pantry Volunteers Needed Our Kosher Food Pantry needs volunteers to help with distribution and to prepare packages. If you are interested in a wonderful opportunity to give back to those in need, please contact Sara Cohen at sacohen@sijcc.com or 718.475.5242. - B&Y Catering Now Open for Online Orders Order breakfast and lunch online and have it delivered to you while you enjoy our facilities! Click here or scan the QR code to order from B&Y Catering. Please include in the instructions what area of the JCC you are located in so that your order can be delivered to you. Please see Café operating hours below. Monday to Friday Breakfast: 9am - 11am Lunch: 11am - 4:30pm SUNRISE DAY CAMP Announcing the Olsen Family Wellness Center Fund We are excited to announce the new Olsen Family Wellness Center Fund for Sunrise Day Camp! This fund will support the Olsen Family Wellness Center, a key component of the Sunrise experience. Staffed by trained nurses, the Olsen Family Wellness Center is a place for our campers to get the care and rest they need when they aren't feeling well. We are incredibly grateful for the Olsen family's unwavering support throughout the years, as well as their continued commitment to the children of Sunrise! You can read more about this wonderful new fund here. - Color War Last week, we hosted our annual Color War at Sunrise Day Camp-Staten Island! Visit us on Facebook to see more photos our camp families sent us of their campers showing their team spirit! - Cycle for Sunrise! Sunday, August 22 At this year's Five Boro Bike Tour, we are racing towards the goal of raising $6,000 to send a child to Sunrise Day Camp-Staten Island next summer! Secure your spot for the Bike Race by registering here. Your entry fee includes bike race entry, custom race-day shirt, and a ticket to the after party brunch. After registering, you will receive a link to share with family and friends that will allow them to donate to support you in the race. Spots are limited, so be sure to register early! Special thanks to the David Harris Collection for leading this team effort to give summer back to children with cancer and their siblings! WELLNESS Tips for Returning to the Gym Getting back to the gym after spending so much time at home can be daunting for many reasons. We're happy to welcome you back to our fitness center whenever you're ready, and this article has some great tips to help you feel safer and more confident when you return! - CLLD Summer Hybrid Course Schedule Check out the schedule for our virtual and in-person CLLD classes! SPORTS Lessons from Simone Biles Last week, Simone Biles sparked conversations about the importance of prioritizing athletes' mental health when she withdrew from several Olympic Gymnastics events. This article discusses ways sports parents can support their athletes' mental wellbeing at any level of competition. - Register for Summer Sports Camps! There are still a few spots available in our summer sports camps! We offer basketball, soccer, gymnastics, and aquatics programs for kids at all skill levels. Learn more and sign up here! - Summer Tennis Session Registration for the summer tennis session is open! Sign up here! - Core 24 Basketball Academy Programs Sign up for basketball programs here! AQUATICS Swim Safety Read this article for an important reminder about staying safe in swimming pools! ARTS AND CULTURE The Dr. Esther Grushkin Seminars for Adult Jewish Education (SAJE) Presents... Fred Grieco Reads Jerry Mayer's 2 Across Thursday, August 19, 7pm Bernikow JCC Social Hall Join Fred Grieco and a talented cast for a stage reading of Jerry Mayer's 2 Across, a play about two people who meet on a train while doing the New York Times crossword puzzle. Lies unravel and truths are revealed during this 80 minute comic and dramatic ride! 2 Across is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com. Tickets are $10 for members and $15 for non-members. Purchase tickets here. - 20th Century Art Movements Quiz Test your knowledge of 20th century art movements with this interactive quiz from Google Arts & Culture! MUSIC Live Concert by the Rock-A-Silly Band, Presented by the Dorothy Delson Kuhn Music Institute and JCC Day Camp Sunday, August 15, 11am-12pm Bernikow JCC Lawn Join the Rock-A-Silly Band for a FREE, fun-filled performance for families with young children! Registration is required. Please register here. If you have any questions, please contact Ela Seeley at ESeeley@SIJCC.com - Music with Mr. Ray, Presented by the Dorothy Delson Kuhn Music Institute and JCC Day Camp Sunday, August 22, 11am-12pm Bernikow JCC Lawn Join us for a FREE music performance for children and families by Mr. Ray! Mr. Ray sings original songs with positive messages about kindness, respect, and social-emotional awareness. Registration is required. Please register here. If you have any questions, please contact Ela Seeley at ESeeley@SIJCC.com - Schubert Quintet in C Major Watch a special performance of Schubert's Quintet in C Major, performed by members of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center! - Music Institute Open for In-Person Lessons The Dorothy Delson Kuhn Music Institute offers both in-person and virtual lessons for students of all ages and a variety of instruments! As one of our youngest students shows us in this video, you can even learn all the piano notes in just two lessons with our instructors! Learn more and sign up for lessons here! KIDS AND FAMILIES Helping Your Child Make Friends Again With children heading back to school next month, families may be worried about their children socializing and making new friends after spending so much time at home. Check out this article from PBS Kids for some tips to help make the transition to the new normal easier for young children. CAMP Camp Photos Be sure to follow our Facebook page for photos from summer camp! We post photos from each division weekly! - Israel Day Check out some more photos from our Israel Day celebration here! - Post-Camp Week Monday, August 23 - Friday, September 3 Keep the fun going by signing up for our post-camp program for campers ages 4-12! Register here. SOCIAL SERVICES Leaders for Tomorrow (LFT) Today’s high school students are tomorrow’s Jewish leaders. Leaders for Tomorrow (LFT), American Jewish Committee's education and advocacy program for teens, empowers young Jews to speak up for Israel and the Jewish people. The program is open to students who will be high school sophomores, juniors, or seniors this upcoming fall. (Special preference will be given to juniors.) Learn more and apply here. - Free ESL and HSE Classes We offer free, online ESL classes to help advance your language skills! Please call us at 718.508.3885. Get your high school equivalency diploma online for free!* Call us at 718.508.3895 or email hcirnigliaro@sijcc.com for more information. *Students must be 18 years old or older, and no longer enrolled in High School COMMUNITY EVENTS If you're interested in listing your community event or advertising in J at Home, please contact Allison Cohen at ACohen@sijcc.com. - Be sure to check out these additional programs from our friends at other organizations around the country! American Jewish Committee: Take Action The American Jewish Committee encourages you to take action against antisemitism by urging your U.S. Representative to support the Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act (H.R.261). This bipartisan bill helps ensure that Hamas cannot access funds or materials that might be used for activities related to terror. Learn more and contact your Representative here. TODAY: National Night Out Against Crime, 4pm-8pm Midland Beach (between Hunter Ave & Jefferson Ave on Father Capodanno Blvd) The NYPD Patrol Borough Staten Island's National Night Out Against Crime is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships to help make our neighborhoods safer. The NYPD's Precinct Community Councils invite you to join them for children's activities, face painting, arts and crafts, ice cream and refreshments, resources, NYPD Crime Prevention safety tips, and more! Special thanks to all the Staten Island Precinct Community Councils. NYPD Summer of Growth Tuesdays and Thursdays, through September 2 The NYPD is hosting a series of fun summer events as part of their commitment to safer and cleaner neighborhoods! All events will take place around Staten Island on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11am-2pm. TODAY: Clean Team @ Midland Beach 8/5: Volleyball @ Midland Beach 8/10: Borough Graffiti Clean Up 8/12: Nature Walk @ Greenbelt Nature Center 8/17: Clean Team @ Bloomingdale Park 8/19: Soccer @ Bloomingdale Park 8/24: Clean Team @ Corporal Thompson Park 8/26: Football @ Corporal Thompson Park 8/31: Clean Team @ Grandview Park 9/2: End of Summer Bash at Grandview Park confines of the 121 Precinct Justice, Justice Shall You Pursue Wednesday, August 4, 7pm Admired as one of the most effective NY state attorneys general of our time, Robert Abrams thinks of himself as “The Luckiest Guy in the World.” Join UJA for a virtual conversation with Bob and hear about his journey in politics, his remarkable career, and his life of public service. Pulling from his book, The Luckiest Guy in the World, we'll hear about it all -- from his days in the Bronx where he worked in his parents’ luncheonette to his role as a pathbreaking political reformer working on key issues protecting citizen rights, to his leadership in the Soviet Jewry movement. This is a story you don’t want to miss. Register here. NYC Arts Empire Presents: The Art of Dennis Green Thursday, August 5 - Sunday, August 15, 12pm-6pm NYC Arts Empire, 454 Broadway, NY (Between Howard & Grand) NYC Arts Empire will exhibit work by our CLLD Art Instructor, Dennis Green! The exhibit is open Wednesdays through Sundays from 12pm-6pm. There will also be an artist reception on Saturday, August 7 from 5pm-8pm. Mosaic Visions Presents "I Pray With My Feet," A Three-Part In-Depth Discussion Of Allyship and the Civil Rights Movement Series Sundays, August 15-August 29, 6pm This three-part conversation on civil rights aims to enlighten and motivate audiences to be allies against racial injustice. Dee Sanae, founder of Mosaic Visions, will be joined in conversation by two Jewish allies who were involved in organizing and rallying for the civil rights movement with Martin Luther King, Jr. 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! Inside David Steinberg's Comedy World Thursday, August 5, 8pm The New York Times has called David Steinberg “a comic institution.” His legendary 60-year career has included 26 years of stand-up and 140 Tonight Show appearances (second only to Bob Hope). He also directed episodes of sitcoms such as Seinfeld, Friends, and The Golden Girls. Discover tales of directing, performing, and personal stories working alongside comedy’s greats from the comedian’s comedian, as he discusses his new book Inside Comedy: The Soul, Wit, and Bite of Comedy and Comedians of the Last Five Decades. Watch here. |
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