On behalf of the Board and Staff of the JCC, we wish you a happy and healthy New Year!
- UPCOMING EVENTS As always, there's something for everyone at the J! Check out these great upcoming events! - SAJE Presents... Jewish Film Series with Dr. Julia Wagner Sundays, January 3 - February 7, 12pm We can't wait to kick off our SAJE Jewish Film Series with Dr. Julia Wagner THIS WEEKEND! Over the next 5 weeks, we will explore representations of the Jewish experience on screen from early silent films to today, from Hollywood to Israel. Join us on Sunday for Part One: What Makes a Jewish Film Jewish? This lecture will focus on early silent film & classic Hollywood. Upcoming topics include Holocaust films, Israeli cinema, Jewish masculinity, and Jewish women in film. Tickets are $12 per lecture or $50 for the series. Zoom information to follow registration. Remember, if you miss any of the lectures, your ticket also provides access to recordings you can watch at any time! Learn more about the lecture topics & register here. - The Extreme Magic of Eric Wilzig Sunday, January 3, 12:30pm We invite individuals with memory loss, their caregivers, and family members to join us for a free, virtual magic and illusion show with Eric Wilzig! Eric has performed on America's Got Talent and several talk shows. To learn a few magic tricks of your own, bring a deck of cards and 2 rubber bands. To register, please contact Leah Wasserman at LWasserman@sijcc.com or 718.508.3880. Zoom Meeting ID: 890 6543 0814 Passcode: 1234 Caregiver Support Center is funded in part by grants from the New York State Department of Health and New York City Department for the Aging. - Check out our Fall Program Guide—your guide to everything going on, in-person and virtually, in our community this fall! IN THE NEWS CLLD Grab & Go Meals Update We would like to thank Sunrise Senior Living for sponsoring our initiative to continue feeding seniors in 2021! Due to New Year's Eve, we are cancelling pickup for Grab-and-Go meals today, December 31. If you are in need of assistance, please contact the CLLD office at 718.517.7445. Individuals who have not yet received a meal delivery from the Department for the Aging must call 311 to enroll. - Staten Island: Stay Strong, Stay Safe With the second wave of the pandemic upon us, it's more important than ever that we stay safe and strong this holiday season. Let's keep our community in good health and safeguard one another so that we can all live, work, learn, and play with confidence. We've partnered with the Staten Island Not for Profit Association to be part of the #SIStayStrongStaySafe campaign. We encourage you join us by taking the pledge here and encouraging your networks to do their part! For additional resources, check out this digital toolkit! - Mask Up "Wear a mask for me so I can get back to the JCC!" Check out this special message about wearing masks from our friends at the JCC! If we all do our part and wear our masks, we can help our in-person programs stay open and get back to the regular programs we love sooner. Follow these additional precautions to protect yourself and others from COVID-19:
- In Tuesday’s J at Home, we mistakenly left out our friend Maureen Dubison from a story about our CLLD participants. We look forward to seeing Maureen and our other CLLD participants in person again when programs reopen! WELLNESS Virtual Tai Chi Classes Join us for virtual Tai Chi classes with Lisa! These classes include exercises to improve your balance, breathing, and flexibility to offer you fun and enjoyment while learning Tai Chi forms. We offer weekly sessions on Mondays and Wednesdays. Zoom information for each session is as follows. Mondays, 11am: Evidence Based Tai Chi for Arthritis 1 Join us on Zoom here Meeting ID: 926 0178 9469 Passcode: CLLDFIT Wednesdays, 11am: Evidence Based Tai Chi for Arthritis 2 Join us on Zoom here Meeting ID: 965 8552 4160 Passcode: CLLDFIT - Virtual Yoga Class Sundays, 11am-12:15pm Join us for a new virtual yoga class, open to all JCC and CLLD members! The class will meet weekly on Zoom and will include deep relaxation, breathing exercises, and meditation along with the physical practice of yoga. In addition to a yoga mat, we recommend that you also have 2 blankets, a pillow, a strap, and a yoga block or thick book. Join us on Zoom here! - Virtual Chair Yoga Classes Fridays, 10am We are excited to bring you a new virtual chair yoga class, open to all JCC and CLLD members! Chair yoga is a gentle, relaxing practice that can help you improve your core strength and balance. Join us on Zoom here. Meeting ID: 951 7046 6404 Password: CLLDFIT - Getting Healthy in 2021 Health professionals suggest that in addition to taking preventative measures like wearing a mask and social distancing, one of the best things you can do to protect yourself during the pandemic is to get in shape. Now is the time to make going to the JCC's Fitness Center one of your New Year's resolutions! Check out our latest blog post on the physical and mental health benefits of visiting the gym in 2021! If you aren't already a member of the J, you can join here for 50% off an annual membership and access our Fitness Center, Indoor Pool, and Outdoor & Virtual Fitness Classes! - Ongoing Classes & At-Home Workouts We are so excited to announce several NEW virtual classes open to all CLLD and JCC members! These low-impact classes will help you get moving and stay fit at home! Check out our website for a full schedule of all our virtual wellness programming! Check out our website for a full schedule of all of our virtual wellness programming! Check out this link for a variety of workouts you can do from the comfort of your own home at any time! SPORTS Winter Tennis Session Our open house is on Sunday, January 3 from 9-10am at the Bernikow JCC. We welcome new students of all ages! Register for classes, drop-in sessions, and private lessons here! - Core 24 Winter Programs Our Core 24 Basketball Academy winter programs are starting soon! We offer classes and lessons for players in all grades, as well as our NEW Core 24 Sports Mentoring Program for children who are new to sports. Learn more here! Registration will open the day before classes start. - Did you know? If you miss one of our amazing virtual seminars, you can still purchase a ticket to watch it on demand! Tickets for past and upcoming virtual programs are available here! ARTS AND CULTURE SAJE Presents... Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Lecture Series Tuesdays, January 12 & January 19, 2pm Join us for a virtual lecture series on Israel with two outstanding professors from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev! On January 12, Dr. Edo Bar-Zeev will present on How Israel Became a Trailblazer in a Water-Starved World. On January 19, Professor Guy Ben-Porat will discuss Policing Citizens: Minority Policy in Israel. Tickets are $15 per lecture or $25 for both lectures. Zoom information to follow registration. Purchase tickets here. - Soul To Soul Monday, January 18, 4pm Join us for an electrifying virtual concert celebrating the music and shared experiences of the African American and Jewish communities. This exhilarating and moving musical event, which previously played annually to sold out houses across the US and around the world, will premiere online for the first time on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. This event is presented in partnership with the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene, the company which brought Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish to the stage. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased here. A portion of proceeds will support the JCC of Staten Island. After this content becomes available on January 18 at 4pm, you'll have 7 days to start watching. Once you begin, you'll have 7 days to finish watching. - SAJE Presents... Broadway's Great Jewish Composing Teams with Fred Grieco Wednesdays, January 27-February 17, 7pm Join Fred Grieco for a discussion of the legendary Jewish composing teams who helped define the Broadway musical. This 4-part series will cover Rodgers & Hammerstein, Lerner & Loewe, Comden & Green, and Kander & Ebb. Don't miss it! Tickets are $12 per lecture or $40 for the series. Zoom information to follow registration. Purchase tickets here. - Virtual New Year's Eve Tune in here tonight for virtual concerts and camera views of Times Square as we get ready to ring in the New Year from home! - Ongoing Cultural Arts Classes We miss all of our enriching Cultural Arts classes, but we are so excited to be able to offer some of them virtually! Check out our website for a full schedule of all of our virtual programming! MUSIC Music Making for Families featuring Music With Patrick FREE DEMO: Monday, January 11, 12pm Please join Mr. Patrick, his guitar and his silly puppet friends for a fun-filled, family-friendly performance that will have families singing, laughing, clapping and dancing around the room. Check out a special message from Mr. Patrick here! The demo session of this new program is FREE! Email Ela Seeley at ESeeley@SIJCC.com to register. Zoom information to follow registration. - The Golden Age of the Original Movie Musical Wednesday, January 13, 1pm Escape into the Technicolor world of the 1950s Hollywood movie musical! A true American art form, these films will have you dancing on the ceiling like Fred Astaire & hanging off of lampposts like Gene Kelly in no time! So, "Come on, get happy!" and join Sam & Candy Caponegro for a fabulous lecture! Tickets are $10 and can be purchased here. Zoom information to follow registration. - Music Institute Open for In-Person Lessons The Dorothy Delson Kuhn Music Institute has officially re-opened for individual, in-person instrumental lessons! Lessons will take place on weekdays, Monday through Friday, between 3pm-7pm. Spaces are limited, so make sure to register early. Sign up here! All lessons will follow CDC guidelines. Read more about precautions we are taking to ensure the health and safety of our students and staff here. We look forward to seeing our musicians in person again soon! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ela Seeley at ESeeley@sijcc.com. - Scholarship Opportunities We have several scholarship opportunities available for deserving music students! Partial scholarships are open to students entering grades 5-12 who have some prior training on their instrument. Our Harmony Club scholarship program is open to highly motivated students in grades 9-12. “Harmony Club” students will take free private lessons and ensemble classes. Students will also participate in master classes, and solo and group recitals. This program is made possible through a grant from UJA-Federation of New York. To apply for scholarship programs, please email a 1-2 minute performance audition video to Ela Seeley, Music Institute Director, at eseeley@SIJCC.com. Learn more about the programs here. - Auld Lang Syne Watch Isabel Leonard perform the New Year's standard "Auld Lang Syne" with members of the MET Orchestra here. - PBS Great Performances - From Vienna: The New Year's Celebration 2021 Tune in to PBS tomorrow night at 9pm for the annual New Year's performance by the Vienna Philharmonic! The performance will also be available to stream here on Saturday. KIDS AND FAMILIES Virtual Storytime Check out this New Year's themed virtual storytime, Squirrel's New Year's Resolution! - Ratatouille the Musical Creative TikTok users came up with a musical adaptation of the beloved Pixar film Ratatouille while spending time at home these past few months. Stream the Broadway-caliber virtual production here this weekend! Tickets are "contribute-what-you-can," with proceeds benefitting The Actor's Fund. SUNRISE DAY CAMP Sterling Optical Fundraiser Help us envision an amazing summer for kids with cancer and their siblings! Visit Sterling Optical at 2626 Hylan Boulevard* and save 15% when you donate to Sunrise Day Camp-Staten Island! *This promotion is only valid at the Sterling Optical located on Hylan Boulevard. SOCIAL SERVICES Connect to Recovery Check out this great SILive feature on Connect to Recovery! Connect to Recovery is our one-stop shop for all of resources you need to help you through these difficult times. For more information about Connect to Recovery services, contact Carolyn at COVID19@sijcc.com or 718.475.5264. - COVID-19 Bereavement Support Group New group forming soon UJA-Federation of New York’s Partners in Caring presents a virtual Covid-19 bereavement support group for family caregivers. Please contact Karen Factor at KFactor@sijcc.com or 718.508.3884 to register. - Volunteer for the JCC's Kosher Food Pantry Since the pandemic began, our Kosher Food Pantry has been serving 4-5 times its typical recipients. With such an increase in need for food assistance, we also need additional volunteers to help us feed local families. Volunteers can help with various jobs including distribution to families, stocking shelves, packing food packages, and more. Please contact Neshama Marcus at nmarcus@SIJCC.com or 718.475.5228 if you would like to help. Thank you! - Free ESL and HSE Classes If you need assistance with the English Language, you should take advantage of this FREE Program on Staten Island! We offer online morning and night classes, and our staff is always here to help get you where you need to be! Come and join us for a great opportunity to advance your language skills! If you have any questions, please call us at 718.508.3885 If you are looking to get your high school equivalency diploma, you can join our online program for free!* Call us at 718.508.3895 Or email us at hcirnigliaro@sijcc.com for more information *Students must be 18 years old or older, and no longer enrolled in High School - Online Learning for Career Development The New York State Department of Labor has partnered with Coursera to offer free online courses that can help you build your skills and advance your career. Learn more and register here. COMMUNITY EVENTS If you're interested in listing your community event or advertising in J at Home, please contact Allison Cohen at ACohen@sijcc.com. - Be sure to check out these additional programs from our friends at other organizations around the country! Virtual JCC with the Schwartz/Reisman Centre and Prosserman JCC During these challenging times, the entire JCC community across North America has come together to share unique, engaging content with members. You can make a free Virtual JCC account to access a variety of live, virtual events. We'll be sure to keep sharing our favorites with you! Check it out here! Navigating the Media: Always Consider the Source Wednesday, January 6, 7:30pm In today’s media maze, it can be challenging to understand the reliability of the content. Media literacy, recognizing misinformation/disinformation and fake news, has become more important than ever. International expert, Emmy Award-winning freelance journalist and Assistant Director at Trusting News, Lynn Walsh and moderator, retired CBS News White House Correspondent, Peter Maer will present and discuss this important topic. Watch here. An Honest Conversation About Aging with Joan Lunden Sunday, January 10, 7:30pm An award-winning journalist, bestselling author, motivational speaker, and women’s health & wellness advocate, Joan Lunden has been a trusted voice in homes for more than 30 years. For nearly two decades, Lunden greeted viewers each morning on Good Morning America bringing insight to the day’s top stories. As the longest-running female host ever on early morning television, Lunden reported from 26 countries, covered 5 presidents, 5 Olympics, and kept Americans up to date on how to care for their homes, their families, and their health. She will discuss her latest book and discuss embracing each phase of life. Watch here. The Ultimate Comfort Food Makeover with Julie Albert and Lisa Gnat Monday, January 11, 7:30pm Looking to ditch your deep fryer but still longing to satisfy your comfort food cravings? Tune in for tasty tips, tricks, and recipes! Watch here. Takeout Recipes Made Healthy with Julie Albert and Lisa Gnat Monday, January 18, 7:30pm Step back from the takeout menu. Yes, take a giant step back because your New Year's resolutions (Eat Healthier! Save Money! Cook More!) just got way easier to keep. With these healthy spins on traditionally fat and preservative-laden takeout-inspired eats, you'll quickly and easily discover that there's no place like home (cooking). Watch here.
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As always, there's something for everyone at the J! Check out these great upcoming events! - Staten Islanders 4 Staten Island - Help Feed Families in Need for the Holidays! The JCC is proud to partner with Eden II and the Pride Center of Staten Island on the Staten Islanders for Staten Island initiative! Thank you to everyone who has donated! We would also like to thank Elvis Duran and Alex Carr for their generous donation to help bring holiday meals for those in need. Thanks to these donations, B&Y Catering was able to make and deliver Glatt Kosher meals to 125 people this Hanukkah! - TOMORROW: Sentimental Journey: Exploring the History of American Song, 7:30pm Don't miss Part 4 of our fabulous Sentimental Journey lecture series with musician and composer Gary Negbaur! Tomorrow, the journey continues with the sounds of the 1970s and beyond! Tickets are $10 per lecture or $35 for the entire series. Zoom information to follow registration. If you missed any of the lectures, your ticket also provides access to recordings you can watch at any time! Register here. - SAJE Presents... Jewish Film Series with Dr. Julia Wagner Sundays, January 3 - February 7, 12pm We can't wait to kick off our SAJE Jewish Film Series with Dr. Julia Wagner THIS WEEKEND! Over the next 5 weeks, we will explore representations of the Jewish experience on screen from early silent films to today, from Hollywood to Israel. Join us on Sunday for Part One: What Makes a Jewish Film Jewish? This lecture will focus on early silent film & classic Hollywood. Upcoming topics include Holocaust films, Israeli cinema, Jewish masculinity, and Jewish women in film. Tickets are $12 per lecture or $50 for the series. Zoom information to follow registration. Remember, if you miss any of the lectures, your ticket also provides access to recordings you can watch at any time! Learn more about the lecture topics & register here. - The Extreme Magic of Eric Wilzig Sunday, January 3, 12:30pm We invite individuals with memory loss, their caregivers, and family members to join us for a free, virtual magic and illusion show with Eric Wilzig! Eric has performed on America's Got Talent and several talk shows. To learn a few magic tricks of your own, bring a deck of cards and 2 rubber bands. To register, please contact Leah Wasserman at LWasserman@sijcc.com or 718.508.3880. Zoom Meeting ID: 890 6543 0814 Passcode: 1234 Caregiver Support Center is funded in part by grants from the New York State Department of Health and New York City Department for the Aging. - Check out our Fall Program Guide—your guide to everything going on, in-person and virtually, in our community this fall! IN THE NEWS Our Participants in the News A few of our participants were recently featured in a moving news story on SILive! When the JCC first closed to the public in March, Roz Kurland, Aaron Richman, and Anita Diamond found themselves without their social outlet, so they began having socially-distant outdoor chats with friends from their neighborhood. They've continued the daily ritual throughout the pandemic and are looking forward to inviting some new friends to the J with them when their favorite in-person programs resume! Check out the full story here! - CLLD Grab & Go Meals Update We would like to thank Sunrise Senior Living for sponsoring our initiative to continue feeding seniors in 2021! Due to New Year's Eve, we are cancelling pickup for Grab-and-Go meals this Thursday, December 31. In order to make sure that everyone has enough food, this Wednesday, December 30, we will be giving out 4 meals per person, during pickup for Grab-and-Go meals. If you are in need of assistance, please contact the CLLD office at 718.517.7445. Individuals who have not yet received a meal delivery from the Department for the Aging must call 311 to enroll. - Staten Island: Stay Strong, Stay Safe With the second wave of the pandemic upon us, it's more important than ever that we stay safe and strong this holiday season. Let's keep our community in good health and safeguard one another so that we can all live, work, learn, and play with confidence. We've partnered with the Staten Island Not for Profit Association to be part of the #SIStayStrongStaySafe campaign. We encourage you join us by taking the pledge here and encouraging your networks to do their part! For additional resources, check out this digital toolkit! - Mask Up "Wear a mask for me so I can get back to the JCC!" Check out this special message about wearing masks from our friends at the JCC! If we all do our part and wear our masks, we can help our in-person programs stay open and get back to the regular programs we love sooner. Follow these additional precautions to protect yourself and others from COVID-19:
WELLNESS Virtual Yoga Class Sundays, 11am-12:15pm Join us for a new virtual yoga class, open to all JCC and CLLD members! The class will meet weekly on Zoom and will include deep relaxation, breathing exercises, and meditation along with the physical practice of yoga. In addition to a yoga mat, we recommend that you also have 2 blankets, a pillow, a strap, and a yoga block or thick book. Join us on Zoom here! - Virtual Chair Yoga Classes Fridays, 10am We are excited to bring you a new virtual chair yoga class, open to all JCC and CLLD members! Chair yoga is a gentle, relaxing practice that can help you improve your core strength and balance. Join us on Zoom here. Meeting ID: 951 7046 6404 Password: CLLDFIT - Beginner Cardio Interval Workout This cardio interval workout is great for seniors and for those just starting out on their fitness journey! - Ongoing Classes & At-Home Workouts We are so excited to announce several NEW virtual classes open to all CLLD and JCC members! These low-impact classes will help you get moving and stay fit at home! Check out our website for a full schedule of all our virtual wellness programming! Check out our website for a full schedule of all of our virtual wellness programming! Check out this link for a variety of workouts you can do from the comfort of your own home at any time! SPORTS Drop-In Tennis Sessions Our winter tennis session starts soon! Learn more here. Registration will open a week before the start date. - Core 24 Winter Programs Learn about our upcoming Core 24 Basketball Academy programs here. Registration will open a week before the start date. ARTS AND CULTURE Did you know? If you miss one of our amazing virtual seminars, you can still purchase a ticket to watch it on demand! Tickets for past and upcoming virtual programs are available here! - SAJE Presents... Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Lecture Series Tuesdays, January 12 & January 19, 2pm Join us for a virtual lecture series on Israel with two outstanding professors from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev! On January 12, Dr. Edo Bar-Zeev will present on How Israel Became a Trailblazer in a Water-Starved World. On January 19, Professor Guy Ben-Porat will discuss Policing Citizens: Minority Policy in Israel. Tickets are $15 per lecture or $25 for both lectures. Zoom information to follow registration. Purchase tickets here. - Soul To Soul Monday, January 18, 4pm Join us for an electrifying virtual concert celebrating the music and shared experiences of the African American and Jewish communities. This exhilarating and moving musical event, which previously played annually to sold out houses across the US and around the world, will premiere online for the first time on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. This event is presented in partnership with the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene, the company which brought Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish to the stage. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased here. A portion of proceeds will support the JCC of Staten Island. After this content becomes available on January 18 at 4pm, you'll have 7 days to start watching. Once you begin, you'll have 7 days to finish watching. - SAJE Presents... Broadway's Great Jewish Composing Teams with Fred Grieco Wednesdays, January 27-February 17, 7pm Join Fred Grieco for a discussion of the legendary Jewish composing teams who helped define the Broadway musical. This 4-part series will cover Rodgers & Hammerstein, Lerner & Loewe, Comden & Green, and Kander & Ebb. Don't miss it! Tickets are $12 per lecture or $40 for the series. Zoom information to follow registration. Purchase tickets here. - Best Art Recreations Back in March, the #GettyMuseumChallenge invited fans to recreate their favorite artwork using people, pets, and objects found around their homes. Curators from the museum have picked their favorite entries. Check them out here! - Ongoing Cultural Arts Classes We miss all of our enriching Cultural Arts classes, but we are so excited to be able to offer some of them virtually! Check out our website for a full schedule of all of our virtual programming! MUSIC Music Making for Families featuring Music With Patrick FREE DEMO: Monday, January 11, 12pm Please join Mr. Patrick, his guitar and his silly puppet friends for a fun-filled, family-friendly performance that will have families singing, laughing, clapping and dancing around the room. Check out a special message from Mr. Patrick here! The demo session of this new program is FREE! Email Ela Seeley at ESeeley@SIJCC.com to register. Zoom information to follow registration. - The Golden Age of the Original Movie Musical Wednesday, January 13, 1pm Escape into the Technicolor world of the 1950s Hollywood movie musical! A true American art form, these films will have you dancing on the ceiling like Fred Astaire & hanging off of lampposts like Gene Kelly in no time! So, "Come on, get happy!" and join Sam & Candy Caponegro for a fabulous lecture! Tickets are $10 and can be purchased here. Zoom information to follow registration. - Music Institute Open for In-Person Lessons The Dorothy Delson Kuhn Music Institute has officially re-opened for individual, in-person instrumental lessons! Lessons will take place on weekdays, Monday through Friday, between 3pm-7pm. Spaces are limited, so make sure to register early. Sign up here! All lessons will follow CDC guidelines. Read more about precautions we are taking to ensure the health and safety of our students and staff here. We look forward to seeing our musicians in person again soon! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ela Seeley at ESeeley@sijcc.com. - Scholarship Opportunities We have several scholarship opportunities available for deserving music students! Partial scholarships are open to students entering grades 5-12 who have some prior training on their instrument. Our Harmony Club scholarship program is open to highly motivated students in grades 9-12. “Harmony Club” students will take free private lessons and ensemble classes. Students will also participate in master classes, and solo and group recitals. This program is made possible through a grant from UJA-Federation of New York. To apply for scholarship programs, please email a 1-2 minute performance audition video to Ela Seeley, Music Institute Director, at eseeley@SIJCC.com. Learn more about the programs here. - National Symphony Orchestra At Home: A Look Back Throughout the pandemic, members of the National Symphony Orchestra have been doing weekly performances from their homes. Check out this retrospective on some of their favorite virtual performances this year! KIDS AND FAMILIES Winter Diorama Check out this fun, virtual family art workshop from the Staten Island Museum! Create your own tiny winter world using your imagination and found materials. Get inspired by some of the most beautiful winter scenes in the museum collection, and make a magical miniature diorama all your own. SUNRISE DAY CAMP Sterling Optical Fundraiser Help us envision an amazing summer for kids with cancer and their siblings! Visit Sterling Optical at 2626 Hylan Boulevard* and save 15% when you donate to Sunrise Day Camp-Staten Island! *This promotion is only valid at the Sterling Optical located on Hylan Boulevard. SOCIAL SERVICES Connect to Recovery Check out this great SILive feature on Connect to Recovery! Connect to Recovery is our one-stop shop for all of resources you need to help you through these difficult times. For more information about Connect to Recovery services, contact Carolyn at COVID19@sijcc.com or 718.475.5264. - COVID-19 Bereavement Support Group New group forming soon UJA-Federation of New York’s Partners in Caring presents a virtual Covid-19 bereavement support group for family caregivers. Please contact Karen Factor at KFactor@sijcc.com or 718.508.3884 to register. - Volunteer for the JCC's Kosher Food Pantry Since the pandemic began, our Kosher Food Pantry has been serving 4-5 times its typical recipients. With such an increase in need for food assistance, we also need additional volunteers to help us feed local families. Volunteers can help with various jobs including distribution to families, stocking shelves, packing food packages, and more. Please contact Neshama Marcus at nmarcus@SIJCC.com or 718.475.5228 if you would like to help. Thank you! - Free ESL and HSE Classes If you need assistance with the English Language, you should take advantage of this FREE Program on Staten Island! We offer online morning and night classes, and our staff is always here to help get you where you need to be! Come and join us for a great opportunity to advance your language skills! If you have any questions, please call us at 718.508.3885 If you are looking to get your high school equivalency diploma, you can join our online program for free!* Call us at 718.508.3895 Or email us at hcirnigliaro@sijcc.com for more information *Students must be 18 years old or older, and no longer enrolled in High School - Online Learning for Career Development The New York State Department of Labor has partnered with Coursera to offer free online courses that can help you build your skills and advance your career. Learn more and register here. COMMUNITY EVENTS If you're interested in listing your community event or advertising in J at Home, please contact Allison Cohen at ACohen@sijcc.com. - Be sure to check out these additional programs from our friends at other organizations around the country! TODAY: Health Challenges Support Chat, 5pm Join a virtual conversation for cancer survivors and those who have serious illnesses, chronic health conditions, and health challenges. Exchange stories, tips, laughs, and frustrations about your life in your new normal, within a supportive online environment. Talk about books, articles and websites that have helped you on your journey. Join the conversation from wherever you are! Register here. Virtual JCC with the Schwartz/Reisman Centre and Prosserman JCC During these challenging times, the entire JCC community across North America has come together to share unique, engaging content with members. You can make a free Virtual JCC account to access a variety of live, virtual events. We'll be sure to keep sharing our favorites with you! Check it out here! Navigating the Media: Always Consider the Source Wednesday, January 6, 7:30pm In today’s media maze, it can be challenging to understand the reliability of the content. Media literacy, recognizing misinformation/disinformation and fake news, has become more important than ever. International expert, Emmy Award-winning freelance journalist and Assistant Director at Trusting News, Lynn Walsh and moderator, retired CBS News White House Correspondent, Peter Maer will present and discuss this important topic. Watch here. An Honest Conversation About Aging with Joan Lunden Sunday, January 10, 7:30pm An award-winning journalist, bestselling author, motivational speaker, and women’s health & wellness advocate, Joan Lunden has been a trusted voice in homes for more than 30 years. For nearly two decades, Lunden greeted viewers each morning on Good Morning America bringing insight to the day’s top stories. As the longest-running female host ever on early morning television, Lunden reported from 26 countries, covered 5 presidents, 5 Olympics, and kept Americans up to date on how to care for their homes, their families, and their health. She will discuss her latest book and discuss embracing each phase of life. Watch here. The Ultimate Comfort Food Makeover with Julie Albert and Lisa Gnat Monday, January 11, 7:30pm Looking to ditch your deep fryer but still longing to satisfy your comfort food cravings? Tune in for tasty tips, tricks, and recipes! Watch here. Takeout Recipes Made Healthy with Julie Albert and Lisa Gnat Monday, January 18, 7:30pm Step back from the takeout menu. Yes, take a giant step back because your New Year's resolutions (Eat Healthier! Save Money! Cook More!) just got way easier to keep. With these healthy spins on traditionally fat and preservative-laden takeout-inspired eats, you'll quickly and easily discover that there's no place like home (cooking). Watch here. UPCOMING EVENTS
As always, there's something for everyone at the J! Check out these great upcoming events! - Staten Islanders 4 Staten Island - Help Feed Families in Need for the Holidays! The JCC is proud to partner with Eden II and the Pride Center of Staten Island on the Staten Islanders for Staten Island initiative! Thank you to everyone who has donated so far! We would also like to thank Elvis Duran and Alex Carr for their generous donation to help bring holiday meals for those in need. Thanks to these donations, we were able to provide Glatt Kosher meals for 125 people this Hanukkah! Even though Hanukkah is over, we are continuing the program throughout the holiday season. To donate a meal, call B&Y Catering at 718.475.5222 and let them know you are ordering a "Staten Islanders for Staten Island" meal package. Then, pay for the meal directly with the caterer. All meal packages will be delivered directly to families in need. To learn more about this wonderful new initiative that is helping feed those in need this holiday season while also helping struggling small businesses, check out this feature from NY1! - Core 24 Holiday Clinic Monday, December 28 & Tuesday, December 29, Bernikow JCC Don't miss our Core 24 Holiday Basketball Clinic next week! Join us for 3 on 3 scrimmages, skills and drills, contests, fun prizes, and a t-shirt! 5th to 8th grade: 9am-12pm Pre-K to 4th grade: 12:30pm-3:30pm 1 Day: $25 M / $30 NM 2 Days: $40 M / $50 NM Register here. - Sentimental Journey: Exploring the History of American Song Join us every Wednesday in December at 7:30pm! Don't miss Part 4 of our fabulous Sentimental Journey lecture series with musician and composer Gary Negbaur! Next Wednesday, the journey continues with the sounds of the 1970s and beyond! Tickets are $10 per lecture or $35 for the entire series. Zoom information to follow registration. If you miss any of the lectures, your ticket also provides access to recordings you can watch at any time! Register here. - Check out our Fall Program Guide—your guide to everything going on, in-person and virtually, in our community this fall! IN THE NEWS Toy Drives Benefit Children in Need this Holiday Season Last weekend, we spread some holiday cheer by giving out over 135 toys to kids in the Richmond Terrace community, in partnership with the Distinguished Gentlemen of Staten Island and the Richmond Terrace Residents' Association! We also recently hosted a toy drive for our Sunrise Day Camp-Staten Island families, presented by the David Harris Collection. Your generous support allowed us to deliver holiday toys and bring lots of smiles to children with cancer and their siblings this year! - CLLD Grab & Go Meals Update Due to Christmas Eve, we are cancelling pickup for Grab-and-Go meals today. CLLD Grab and Go meals will continue to be available through the end of January. If you are in need of assistance, please contact the CLLD office at 718.517.7445. Individuals who have not yet received a meal delivery from the Department for the Aging must call 311 to enroll. - Shop Staten Island During these difficult times, it's more important than ever that we support our local community. As you do your holiday shopping this season, we encourage you to consider buying from Staten Island small businesses. Check out the SI Chamber of Commerce page for listings of great products and services available around the island! Tickets for several JCC events also on sale on the site! - Staten Island: Stay Strong, Stay Safe With the second wave of the pandemic upon us, it's more important than ever that we stay safe and strong this holiday season. Let's keep our community in good health and safeguard one another so that we can all live, work, learn, and play with confidence. We've partnered with the Staten Island Not for Profit Association to be part of the #SIStayStrongStaySafe campaign. We encourage you join us by taking the pledge here and encouraging your networks to do their part! For additional resources, check out this digital toolkit! - Mask Up "Wear a mask for me so I can get back to the JCC!" Check out this special message about wearing masks from our friends at the JCC! If we all do our part and wear our masks, we can help our in-person programs stay open and get back to the regular programs we love sooner. Follow these additional precautions to protect yourself and others from COVID-19:
WELLNESS Virtual Yoga Class Sundays, 11am-12:15pm Join us for a new virtual yoga class, open to all JCC and CLLD members! The class will meet weekly on Zoom and will include deep relaxation, breathing exercises, and meditation along with the physical practice of yoga. In addition to a yoga mat, we recommend that you also have 2 blankets, a pillow, a strap, and a yoga block or thick book. Join us on Zoom here! - Virtual Chair Yoga Classes Fridays, 10am We are excited to bring you a new virtual chair yoga class, open to all JCC and CLLD members! Chair yoga is a gentle, relaxing practice that can help you improve your core strength and balance. Join us on Zoom here. Meeting ID: 951 7046 6404 Password: CLLDFIT - Boosting Your Immunity Through Nutrition Monday, December 28, 10am Join us for a discussion with registered dietitian Samantha Telle on how everyday foods can boost your immunity through the winter months. Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 944 9915 7969 Password: CLLDFIT - 10-Minute Deep Stretch This ten-minute deep stretch is a great way to relax and unwind from any stress you might be experiencing! - Ongoing Classes & At-Home Workouts We are so excited to announce several NEW virtual classes open to all CLLD and JCC members! These low-impact classes will help you get moving and stay fit at home! Check out our website for a full schedule of all our virtual wellness programming! Check out our website for a full schedule of all of our virtual wellness programming! Check out this link for a variety of workouts you can do from the comfort of your own home at any time! SPORTS Drop-In Tennis Sessions Tuesdays, 6-7pm, through December 29 Tennis lessons take place at Staten Island Academy (715 Todt Hill Road). $25 Member / $30 Non-Member per class Register here. - Core 24 Winter Programs Learn about our upcoming Core 24 Basketball Academy programs here. Registration will open a week before the start date. ARTS AND CULTURE Did you know? If you miss one of our amazing virtual seminars, you can still purchase a ticket to watch it on demand! Tickets for past and upcoming virtual programs are available here! - SAJE Presents... Jewish Film Series with Dr. Julia Wagner Sundays, January 3 - February 7, 12pm Over the summer, we enjoyed an amazing lecture series on the Jewish American Princess stereotype in movies with film scholar Dr. Julia Wagner. This time, Dr. Wagner is back for a 5-part Jewish film series, where she'll explore representations of the Jewish experience on screen from early silent films to today, from Hollywood to Israel. We can't wait to kick off the series on January 3 and hope you'll join us virtually, wherever you are!
- SAJE Presents... Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Lecture Series Tuesdays, January 12 & January 19, 2pm Join us for a virtual lecture series on Israel with two outstanding professors from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev! On January 12, Dr. Edo Bar-Zeev will present on How Israel Became a Trailblazer in a Water-Starved World. On January 19, Professor Guy Ben-Porat will discuss Policing Citizens: Minority Policy in Israel. Tickets are $15 per lecture or $25 for both lectures. Zoom information to follow registration. Purchase tickets here. - SAJE Presents... Broadway's Great Jewish Composing Teams with Fred Grieco Wednesdays, January 27-February 17, 7pm Join Fred Grieco for a discussion of the legendary Jewish composing teams who helped define the Broadway musical. This 4-part series will cover Rodgers & Hammerstein, Lerner & Loewe, Comden & Green, and Kander & Ebb. Don't miss it! Tickets are $12 per lecture or $40 for the series. Zoom information to follow registration. Purchase tickets here. - Best of Broadway We miss going to Broadway shows, but this Best of Broadway special by NBC is the next best thing! If you missed it when it aired earlier this month, you can watch it online here! - Ongoing Cultural Arts Classes We miss all of our enriching Cultural Arts classes, but we are so excited to be able to offer some of them virtually! Check out our website for a full schedule of all of our virtual programming! MUSIC Music Making for Families featuring Music With Patrick FREE DEMO: Monday, January 11, 12pm Please join Mr. Patrick, his guitar and his silly puppet friends for a fun-filled, family-friendly performance that will have families singing, laughing, clapping and dancing around the room. Check out a special message from Mr. Patrick here! The demo session of this new program is FREE! Email Ela Seeley at ESeeley@SIJCC.com to register. Zoom information to follow registration. - The Golden Age of the Original Movie Musical Wednesday, January 13, 1pm Escape into the Technicolor world of the 1950s Hollywood movie musical! A true American art form, these films will have you dancing on the ceiling like Fred Astaire & hanging off of lampposts like Gene Kelly in no time! So, "Come on, get happy!" and join Sam & Candy Caponegro for a fabulous lecture! Tickets are $10 and can be purchased here. Zoom information to follow registration. - Music Institute Open for In-Person Lessons The Dorothy Delson Kuhn Music Institute has officially re-opened for individual, in-person instrumental lessons! Lessons will take place on weekdays, Monday through Friday, between 3pm-7pm. Spaces are limited, so make sure to register early. Sign up here! All lessons will follow CDC guidelines. Read more about precautions we are taking to ensure the health and safety of our students and staff here. We look forward to seeing our musicians in person again soon! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ela Seeley at ESeeley@sijcc.com. - Scholarship Opportunities We have several scholarship opportunities available for deserving music students! Partial scholarships are open to students entering grades 5-12 who have some prior training on their instrument. Our Harmony Club scholarship program is open to highly motivated students in grades 9-12. “Harmony Club” students will take free private lessons and ensemble classes. Students will also participate in master classes, and solo and group recitals. This program is made possible through a grant from UJA-Federation of New York. To apply for scholarship programs, please email a 1-2 minute performance audition video to Ela Seeley, Music Institute Director, at eseeley@SIJCC.com. Learn more about the programs here. - Music as Medicine In this latest installment of Live with Carnegie Hall, hear medical professionals showcase their music talents, including a special performance by the National Virtual Medical Orchestra and a guest appearance by violinist Joshua Bell. KIDS AND FAMILIES Music from the Sole: Holiday Concert Lincoln Center at Home presents another performance in their ongoing #ConcertsForKids series. Join Music from the Sole for a holiday concert focused on the themes of togetherness, the joys of music and dance, and spending time with loved ones. Watch the concert here! SUNRISE DAY CAMP Sterling Optical Fundraiser Help us envision an amazing summer for kids with cancer and their siblings! Visit Sterling Optical at 2626 Hylan Boulevard* and save 15% when you donate to Sunrise Day Camp-Staten Island! *This promotion is only valid at the Sterling Optical located on Hylan Boulevard. - Help Cory Reach His Goal! We'd like to give a Sunrise Shout-Out to Cory Schifter of Casale Jewelers! Cory is hosting a Facebook fundraiser and matching up to $2500 in donations to benefit Sunrise Day Camp-Staten Island and another local charity. Donate here to help him reach his goal! SOCIAL SERVICES The Extreme Magic of Eric Wilzig Sunday, January 3, 12:30pm We invite individuals with memory loss, their caregivers, and family members to join us for a free, virtual magic and illusion show with Eric Wilzig! Eric has performed on America's Got Talent and several talk shows. To learn a few magic tricks of your own, bring a deck of cards and 2 rubber bands. To register, please contact Leah Wasserman at LWasserman@sijcc.com or 718.508.3880. Zoom Meeting ID: 890 6543 0814 Passcode: 1234 Caregiver Support Center is funded in part by grants from the New York State Department of Health and New York City Department for the Aging. - Connect to Recovery Check out this great SILive feature on Connect to Recovery! Connect to Recovery is our one-stop shop for all of resources you need to help you through these difficult times. For more information about Connect to Recovery services, contact Carolyn at COVID19@sijcc.com or 718.475.5264. - COVID-19 Bereavement Support Group New group forming soon UJA-Federation of New York’s Partners in Caring presents a virtual Covid-19 bereavement support group for family caregivers. Please contact Karen Factor at KFactor@sijcc.com or 718.508.3884 to register. - Volunteer for the JCC's Kosher Food Pantry Since the pandemic began, our Kosher Food Pantry has been serving 4-5 times its typical recipients. With such an increase in need for food assistance, we also need additional volunteers to help us feed local families. Volunteers can help with various jobs including distribution to families, stocking shelves, packing food packages, and more. Please contact Neshama Marcus at nmarcus@SIJCC.com or 718.475.5228 if you would like to help. Thank you! - Free ESL and HSE Classes If you need assistance with the English Language, you should take advantage of this FREE Program on Staten Island! We offer online morning and night classes, and our staff is always here to help get you where you need to be! Come and join us for a great opportunity to advance your language skills! If you have any questions, please call us at 718.508.3885 If you are looking to get your high school equivalency diploma, you can join our online program for free!* Call us at 718.508.3895 Or email us at hcirnigliaro@sijcc.com for more information *Students must be 18 years old or older, and no longer enrolled in High School - Online Learning for Career Development The New York State Department of Labor has partnered with Coursera to offer free online courses that can help you build your skills and advance your career. Learn more and register here. COMMUNITY EVENTS If you're interested in listing your community event or advertising in J at Home, please contact Allison Cohen at ACohen@sijcc.com. - Be sure to check out these additional programs from our friends at other organizations around the country! TODAY: Virtual Viewing Party with Congregation B'Nai Jeshurun: Shtisel, 7pm Join Congregation B'Nai Jeshurun for a virtual viewing party and discussion of the award-winning Israeli series Shtisel, streaming on Netflix. Minimum donation of $10. Register here. Fundraising dinner options available from Holy Schnitzel--mention CBJ event. Order and pickup directly from the restaurant. For more information, contact CBJ at cbjshul@gmail.com or 718.981.5550. Health Challenges Support Chat Tuesday, December 29, 5pm Join a virtual conversation for cancer survivors and those who have serious illnesses, chronic health conditions, and health challenges. Exchange stories, tips, laughs, and frustrations about your life in your new normal, within a supportive online environment. Talk about books, articles and websites that have helped you on your journey. Join the conversation from wherever you are! Register here. Virtual JCC with the Schwartz/Reisman Centre and Prosserman JCC During these challenging times, the entire JCC community across North America has come together to share unique, engaging content with members. You can make a free Virtual JCC account to access a variety of live, virtual events. We'll be sure to keep sharing our favorites with you! Check it out here! Navigating the Media: Always Consider the Source Wednesday, January 6, 7:30pm In today’s media maze, it can be challenging to understand the reliability of the content. Media literacy, recognizing misinformation/disinformation and fake news, has become more important than ever. International expert, Emmy Award-winning freelance journalist and Assistant Director at Trusting News, Lynn Walsh and moderator, retired CBS News White House Correspondent, Peter Maer will present and discuss this important topic. Watch here. An Honest Conversation About Aging with Joan Lunden Sunday, January 10, 7:30pm An award-winning journalist, bestselling author, motivational speaker, and women’s health & wellness advocate, Joan Lunden has been a trusted voice in homes for more than 30 years. For nearly two decades, Lunden greeted viewers each morning on Good Morning America bringing insight to the day’s top stories. As the longest-running female host ever on early morning television, Lunden reported from 26 countries, covered 5 presidents, 5 Olympics, and kept Americans up to date on how to care for their homes, their families, and their health. She will discuss her latest book and discuss embracing each phase of life. Watch here. The Ultimate Comfort Food Makeover with Julie Albert and Lisa Gnat Monday, January 11, 7:30pm Looking to ditch your deep fryer but still longing to satisfy your comfort food cravings? Tune in for tasty tips, tricks, and recipes! Watch here. Takeout Recipes Made Healthy with Julie Albert and Lisa Gnat Monday, January 18, 7:30pm Step back from the takeout menu. Yes, take a giant step back because your New Year's resolutions (Eat Healthier! Save Money! Cook More!) just got way easier to keep. With these healthy spins on traditionally fat and preservative-laden takeout-inspired eats, you'll quickly and easily discover that there's no place like home (cooking). Watch here. UPCOMING EVENTS
As always, there's something for everyone at the J! Check out these great upcoming events! - Get Tested Tuesday Today is our #GetTestedTuesday Holiday of Action. 'Tis the Season for New Yorkers to #BeFestive, #StaySafe, and #GetTested! NYC Test + Trace Corps is looking for volunteers to help hand out fliers and face coverings to make sure our friends and neighbors know how to stay safe, get tested, and access free resources. Sign up to volunteer here. - Staten Islanders 4 Staten Island - Help Feed Families in Need for the Holidays! The JCC is proud to partner with Eden II and the Pride Center of Staten Island on the Staten Islanders for Staten Island initiative! Thank you to everyone who has donated so far! We would also like to thank Elvis Duran and Alex Carr for their generous donation to help bring holiday meals for those in need. Thanks to these donations, we were able to provide Glatt Kosher meals for 125 people this Hanukkah! Even though Hanukkah is over, we are continuing the program throughout the holiday season. To donate a meal, call B&Y Catering at 718.475.5222 and let them know you are ordering a "Staten Islanders for Staten Island" meal package. Then, pay for the meal directly with the caterer. All meal packages will be delivered directly to families in need. To learn more about this wonderful new initiative that is helping feed those in need this holiday season while also helping struggling small businesses, check out this feature from NY1! - Medication Side Effects and Falls Wednesday, December 23, 11am The CDC recommends that you review ALL of your medications with your doctor. This includes medicines prescribed by your doctor. It also includes herbal supplements, “natural” remedies, and over-the-counter medicines you buy in the store. All of them put you at risk for possible side effects and harmful interactions. We have invited Dr. Nikita Sowma, Geriatric Medicine Physician at Bellevue Hospital Center, to tell us more. Join us on Zoom. Dial-in: (646) 754-2524 Meeting ID: 734 278 516 - Sentimental Journey: Exploring the History of American Song Join us every Wednesday in December at 7:30pm! Gary Negbaur kept us well-entertained during the winter storm last week with our second Sentimental Journey lecture! We even had a few guests join us from sunny California! Don't miss Part 3 of our fabulous Sentimental Journey lecture series with musician and composer Gary Negbaur! On Wednesday, we'll be rockin' along with your favorite tunes from the 50s and 60s! Tickets are $10 per lecture or $35 for the entire series. Zoom information to follow registration. If you miss any of the lectures, your ticket also provides access to recordings you can watch at any time! Register here. - Check out our Fall Program Guide—your guide to everything going on, in-person and virtually, in our community this fall! IN THE NEWS SAJE Recap: Northern Transylvania Holocaust Memorial Museum Virtual Tour Last week, the Dr. Esther Grushkin Seminars for Adult Jewish Education (SAJE) hosted a virtual tour of the Northern Transylvania Holocaust Memorial Museum. In this inspiring program, three generations of Holocaust survivors traveled across the world to visit the museum virtually, followed by a powerful interactive discussion. At the JCC, we remain committed to ensuring that the history of the Holocaust is not forgotten. A special thank you to Dan Glassman, Dr. Alex Hecht, Edward Staroselsky, and Daniel Stejeran for being with us for this program! We would also like to thank our sponsors, the Staten Island Holocaust Center and Congregation B'Nai Jeshurun. - CLLD Grab & Go Meals Update Due to Christmas Eve, we are cancelling pickup for Grab-and-Go meals this Thursday, December 24. In order to make sure that everyone has enough food, this Wednesday, December 23, we will be giving out 4 meals per person, during pickup for Grab-and-Go meals. CLLD Grab and Go meals will continue to be available through the end of January. If you are in need of assistance, please contact the CLLD office at 718.517.7445. Individuals who have not yet received a meal delivery from the Department for the Aging must call 311 to enroll. - Shop Staten Island During these difficult times, it's more important than ever that we support our local community. As you do your holiday shopping this season, we encourage you to consider buying from Staten Island small businesses. Check out the SI Chamber of Commerce page for listings of great products and services available around the island! Tickets for several JCC events also on sale on the site! - Mask Up "Wear a mask for me so I can get back to the JCC!" Check out this special message about wearing masks from our friends at the JCC! If we all do our part and wear our masks, we can help our in-person programs stay open and get back to the regular programs we love sooner. Follow these additional precautions to protect yourself and others from COVID-19:
WELLNESS Virtual Yoga Class Sundays, 11am-12:15pm Join us for a new virtual yoga class, open to all JCC and CLLD members! The class will meet weekly on Zoom and will include deep relaxation, breathing exercises, and meditation along with the physical practice of yoga. In addition to a yoga mat, we recommend that you also have 2 blankets, a pillow, a strap, and a yoga block or thick book. Join us on Zoom here! - Virtual Chair Yoga Classes Fridays, 10am We are excited to bring you a new virtual chair yoga class, open to all JCC and CLLD members! Chair yoga is a gentle, relaxing practice that can help you improve your core strength and balance. Join us on Zoom here. Meeting ID: 951 7046 6404 Password: CLLDFIT - Boosting Your Immunity Through Nutrition Monday, December 28, 10am Join us for a discussion with registered dietitian Samantha Telle on how everyday foods can boost your immunity through the winter months. Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 944 9915 7969 Password: CLLDFIT - Exercises for Mobility These moves are great for improving mobility, which can help you avoid injury at any age! - Ongoing Classes & At-Home Workouts We are so excited to announce several NEW virtual classes open to all CLLD and JCC members! These low-impact classes will help you get moving and stay fit at home! Check out our website for a full schedule of all our virtual wellness programming! Check out our website for a full schedule of all of our virtual wellness programming! Check out this link for a variety of workouts you can do from the comfort of your own home at any time! SPORTS Drop-In Tennis Sessions Tuesdays, 6-7pm, through December 29 Tennis lessons take place at Staten Island Academy (715 Todt Hill Road). $25 Member / $30 Non-Member per class Register here. - Core 24 Holiday Clinic Monday, December 28 & Tuesday, December 29, Bernikow JCC Join us for 3 on 3 scrimmages, skills and drills, contests, fun prizes, and a t-shirt! 5th to 8th grade: 9am-12pm Pre-K to 4th grade: 12:30pm-3:30pm 1 Day: $25 M / $30 NM 2 Days: $40 M / $50 NM Register here. - Core 24 Winter Programs Learn about our upcoming Core 24 Basketball Academy programs here. Registration will open a week before the start date. ARTS AND CULTURE Did you know? If you miss one of our amazing virtual seminars, you can still purchase a ticket to watch it on demand! Tickets for past and upcoming virtual programs are available here! - SAJE Presents... Jewish Film Series with Dr. Julia Wagner Sundays, January 3 - February 7, 12pm Over the summer, we enjoyed an amazing lecture series on the Jewish American Princess stereotype in movies with film scholar Dr. Julia Wagner. This time, Dr. Wagner is back for a 5-part Jewish film series, where she'll explore representations of the Jewish experience on screen from early silent films to today, from Hollywood to Israel. We can't wait to kick off the series on January 3 and hope you'll join us virtually, wherever you are!
- SAJE Presents... Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Lecture Series Tuesdays, January 12 & January 19, 2pm Join us for a virtual lecture series on Israel with two outstanding professors from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev! On January 12, Dr. Edo Bar-Zeev will present on How Israel Became a Trailblazer in a Water-Starved World. On January 19, Professor Guy Ben-Porat will discuss Policing Citizens: Minority Policy in Israel. Tickets are $15 per lecture or $25 for both lectures. Zoom information to follow registration. Purchase tickets here. - SAJE Presents... Broadway's Great Jewish Composing Teams with Fred Grieco Wednesdays, January 27-February 17, 7pm Join Fred Grieco for a discussion of the legendary Jewish composing teams who helped define the Broadway musical. This 4-part series will cover Rodgers & Hammerstein, Lerner & Loewe, Comden & Green, and Kander & Ebb. Don't miss it! Tickets are $12 per lecture or $40 for the series. Zoom information to follow registration. Purchase tickets here. - New York City in 1937 Check out this home movie captured in 1937! This recently restored footage, shot on color film, takes the viewer all around New York City. It's a nice way to explore and escape for a few moments, without ever leaving home. - Ongoing Cultural Arts Classes We miss all of our enriching Cultural Arts classes, but we are so excited to be able to offer some of them virtually! Check out our website for a full schedule of all of our virtual programming! MUSIC Music Making for Families featuring Music With Patrick FREE DEMO: Monday, January 11, 12pm Please join Mr. Patrick, his guitar and his silly puppet friends for a fun-filled, family-friendly performance that will have families singing, laughing, clapping and dancing around the room. Check out a special message from Mr. Patrick here! The demo session of this new program is FREE! Email Ela Seeley at ESeeley@SIJCC.com to register. Zoom information to follow registration. - The Golden Age of the Original Movie Musical Wednesday, January 13, 1pm Escape into the Technicolor world of the 1950s Hollywood movie musical! A true American art form, these films will have you dancing on the ceiling like Fred Astaire & hanging off of lampposts like Gene Kelly in no time! So, "Come on, get happy!" and join Sam & Candy Caponegro for a fabulous lecture! Tickets are $10 and can be purchased here. Zoom information to follow registration. - Music Institute Open for In-Person Lessons The Dorothy Delson Kuhn Music Institute has officially re-opened for individual, in-person instrumental lessons! Lessons will take place on weekdays, Monday through Friday, between 3pm-7pm. Spaces are limited, so make sure to register early. Sign up here! All lessons will follow CDC guidelines. Read more about precautions we are taking to ensure the health and safety of our students and staff here. We look forward to seeing our musicians in person again soon! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ela Seeley at ESeeley@sijcc.com. - Scholarship Opportunities We have several scholarship opportunities available for deserving music students! Partial scholarships are open to students entering grades 5-12 who have some prior training on their instrument. Our Harmony Club scholarship program is open to highly motivated students in grades 9-12. “Harmony Club” students will take free private lessons and ensemble classes. Students will also participate in master classes, and solo and group recitals. This program is made possible through a grant from UJA-Federation of New York. To apply for scholarship programs, please email a 1-2 minute performance audition video to Ela Seeley, Music Institute Director, at eseeley@SIJCC.com. Learn more about the programs here. - Beethoven Violin Concerto Watch this performance of Beethoven's Violin Concerto by the Philharmonia Orchestra! KIDS AND FAMILIES Paper Snowflakes Create your own snow inside with this tutorial on making decorative paper snowflakes! SUNRISE DAY CAMP Sterling Optical Fundraiser Help us envision an amazing summer for kids with cancer and their siblings! Visit Sterling Optical at 2626 Hylan Boulevard* and save 15% when you donate to Sunrise Day Camp-Staten Island! *This promotion is only valid at the Sterling Optical located on Hylan Boulevard. - Help Cory Reach His Goal! We'd like to give a Sunrise Shout-Out to Cory Schifter of Casale Jewelers! Cory is hosting a Facebook fundraiser and matching up to $2500 in donations to benefit Sunrise Day Camp-Staten Island and another local charity. Donate here to help him reach his goal! SOCIAL SERVICES The Extreme Magic of Eric Wilzig Sunday, January 3, 12:30pm We invite individuals with memory loss, their caregivers, and family members to join us for a free, virtual magic and illusion show with Eric Wilzig! Eric has performed on America's Got Talent and several talk shows. To learn a few magic tricks of your own, bring a deck of cards and 2 rubber bands. To register, please contact Leah Wasserman at LWasserman@sijcc.com or 718.508.3880. Zoom Meeting ID: 890 6543 0814 Passcode: 1234 Caregiver Support Center is funded in part by grants from the New York State Department of Health and New York City Department for the Aging. - Connect to Recovery Check out this great SILive feature on Connect to Recovery! Connect to Recovery is our one-stop shop for all of resources you need to help you through these difficult times. For more information about Connect to Recovery services, contact Carolyn at COVID19@sijcc.com or 718.475.5264. - COVID-19 Bereavement Support Group New group forming soon UJA-Federation of New York’s Partners in Caring presents a virtual Covid-19 bereavement support group for family caregivers. Please contact Karen Factor at KFactor@sijcc.com or 718.508.3884 to register. - Volunteer for the JCC's Kosher Food Pantry Since the pandemic began, our Kosher Food Pantry has been serving 4-5 times its typical recipients. With such an increase in need for food assistance, we also need additional volunteers to help us feed local families. Volunteers can help with various jobs including distribution to families, stocking shelves, packing food packages, and more. Please contact Neshama Marcus at nmarcus@SIJCC.com or 718.475.5228 if you would like to help. Thank you! - Free ESL and HSE Classes If you need assistance with the English Language, you should take advantage of this FREE Program on Staten Island! We offer online morning and night classes, and our staff is always here to help get you where you need to be! Come and join us for a great opportunity to advance your language skills! If you have any questions, please call us at 718.508.3885 If you are looking to get your high school equivalency diploma, you can join our online program for free!* Call us at 718.508.3895 Or email us at hcirnigliaro@sijcc.com for more information *Students must be 18 years old or older, and no longer enrolled in High School - Online Learning for Career Development The New York State Department of Labor has partnered with Coursera to offer free online courses that can help you build your skills and advance your career. Learn more and register here. COMMUNITY EVENTS If you're interested in listing your community event or advertising in J at Home, please contact Allison Cohen at ACohen@sijcc.com. - Be sure to check out these additional programs from our friends at other organizations around the country! Virtual Viewing Party with Congregation B'Nai Jeshurun: Shtisel Thursday, December 24, 7pm Join Congregation B'Nai Jeshurun for a virtual viewing party and discussion of the award-winning Israeli series Shtisel, streaming on Netflix. Minimum donation of $10. Register here. Fundraising dinner options available from Holy Schnitzel--mention CBJ event. Order and pickup directly from the restaurant. For more information, contact CBJ at cbjshul@gmail.com or 718.981.5550. Health Challenges Support Chat Tuesday, December 29, 5pm Join a virtual conversation for cancer survivors and those who have serious illnesses, chronic health conditions, and health challenges. Exchange stories, tips, laughs, and frustrations about your life in your new normal, within a supportive online environment. Talk about books, articles and websites that have helped you on your journey. Join the conversation from wherever you are! Register here. Virtual JCC with the Schwartz/Reisman Centre and Prosserman JCC During these challenging times, the entire JCC community across North America has come together to share unique, engaging content with members. You can make a free Virtual JCC account to access a variety of live, virtual events. We'll be sure to keep sharing our favorites with you! Check it out here! Navigating the Media: Always Consider the Source Wednesday, January 6, 7:30pm In today’s media maze, it can be challenging to understand the reliability of the content. Media literacy, recognizing misinformation/disinformation and fake news, has become more important than ever. International expert, Emmy Award-winning freelance journalist and Assistant Director at Trusting News, Lynn Walsh and moderator, retired CBS News White House Correspondent, Peter Maer will present and discuss this important topic. Watch here. An Honest Conversation About Aging with Joan Lunden Sunday, January 10, 7:30pm An award-winning journalist, bestselling author, motivational speaker, and women’s health & wellness advocate, Joan Lunden has been a trusted voice in homes for more than 30 years. For nearly two decades, Lunden greeted viewers each morning on Good Morning America bringing insight to the day’s top stories. As the longest-running female host ever on early morning television, Lunden reported from 26 countries, covered 5 presidents, 5 Olympics, and kept Americans up to date on how to care for their homes, their families, and their health. She will discuss her latest book and discuss embracing each phase of life. Watch here. The Ultimate Comfort Food Makeover with Julie Albert and Lisa Gnat Monday, January 11, 7:30pm Looking to ditch your deep fryer but still longing to satisfy your comfort food cravings? Tune in for tasty tips, tricks, and recipes! Watch here. Takeout Recipes Made Healthy with Julie Albert and Lisa Gnat Monday, January 18, 7:30pm Step back from the takeout menu. Yes, take a giant step back because your New Year's resolutions (Eat Healthier! Save Money! Cook More!) just got way easier to keep. With these healthy spins on traditionally fat and preservative-laden takeout-inspired eats, you'll quickly and easily discover that there's no place like home (cooking). Watch here. On behalf of the Board and staff of the JCC, we wish you a happy and healthy Hanukkah! Chag Sameach!
UPCOMING PROGRAMS As always, there's something for everyone at the J! Check out these great upcoming events! - TODAY: Staten Islanders 4 Staten Island - Help Feed Families in Need for Hanukkah! Check out this great feature from NY1 on Staten Islanders 4 Staten Island, a new initiative to help feed those in need this holiday season, while also helping small businesses that are struggling during the pandemic. The JCC is proud to partner with Staten Islanders for Staten Island to bring Glatt Kosher meals to those in need for Hanukkah. To donate a meal, call B&Y Catering at 718.475.5222 and let them know you are ordering a "Staten Islanders for Staten Island" meal package for a family in need. Then, pay for the meal directly with the caterer. All meal packages will be delivered directly to the JCC tomorrow, December 18 and distributed to families in need. The deadline to place orders is TODAY, December 17. - LAST CHANCE: Cultural Arts Day of Giving Today is your last chance to donate to our Cultural Arts Day of Giving fund! In the past 10 months, we've offered so many unique virtual programs to keep our community connected and inspired. We have big plans for 2021, but we need your support! Please support Cultural Arts at the JCC by making a donation here. - TOMORROW: December Book Club Meeting, 12:30pm Join us at our virtual Book Club meeting! We will be reading The Body in Question by Jill Ciment. We hope to see you there! Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 819 9709 7276 Password: Books - IlluminArt Productions & the JCC Senior Boomers Ensemble Presents... The Last Day at W.O.R.K Friday, December 18, 10:30am Join IlluminArt Productions and the JCC Senior Boomers Ensemble for a 40-minute Zoom radio play! In this play, a small-town radio station, W.O.R.K, is signing off the air after 50 years. The station owners, a couple in their 70s, have invited their old favorite acts back for one last nostalgic show. You can tune in to the show live on YouTube here. - Music Making for Families featuring Music With Patrick FREE DEMO: Monday, December 21, 12pm Please join Mr. Patrick, his guitar and his silly puppet friends for a fun-filled, family-friendly performance that will have families singing, laughing, clapping and dancing around the room. Check out a special message from Mr. Patrick here! The demo session of this new program is FREE! Email Ela Seeley at ESeeley@SIJCC.com to register. Zoom information to follow registration. - Sentimental Journey: Exploring the History of American Song Join us every Wednesday in December at 7:30pm! Don't miss Part 3 of our fabulous Sentimental Journey lecture series with musician and composer Gary Negbaur! On Wednesday, we'll be rockin' along with your favorite tunes from the 50s and 60s! Tickets are $10 per lecture or $35 for the entire series. Zoom information to follow registration. If you miss any of the lectures, your ticket also provides access to recordings you can watch at any time! Register here. - Check out our Fall Program Guide—your guide to everything going on, in-person and virtually, in our community this fall! IN THE NEWS Keeping the Light Glowing: Cafe Europa Chanukah Celebration Earlier this week, we hosted an unforgettable virtual Chanukah Celebration for Holocaust survivors in our Cafe Europa program. More than 50 people joined the celebration, which included a candle lighting, a beautiful medley of Yiddish songs, greetings from the Staten Island Hebrew Academy, and a virtual singalong. - Celebrating Our Values During Hanukkah As we celebrate Hanukkah, we are reflecting on how our Jewish values bring light to the world, especially during these difficult times. In everything we do at the JCC, we strive to reflect the positive values that unite us all. Tonight, we light the eighth candle on the menorah and celebrate the value of caring for others. At the JCC, we have multiple programs to care for our most vulnerable seniors, including those with memory loss. Our memory loss programs include discussion groups, memory stimulation activities, creative art and music classes, and more. Recognizing the emotional and physical toll that caring for a loved one with memory loss can entail, we are also proud of our Caregiver’s Support Center, which offers respite to caregivers through support groups, self-care, and special family programs. While memory loss can be devastating, our compassionate staff members ensure that our memory loss participants and their caregivers are comfortable and at ease. - Music Institute Launches New 'Music Experiences' Program On Monday, the Dorothy Delson Kuhn Music Institute at the JCC launched a new Music Experiences program! Bo, a music therapist, shares her enthusiasm and energy with the whole class and everyone has so much fun singing and playing along! - CLLD Grab & Go Meals Update We would like to thank NY1 for stopping by last week to see our Grab-and-Go meal pickups in action! NY1 also interviewed Amelia Winter, our Chief Program Director of Senior Adult Services. We are proud to help feed seniors in our community during these difficult times. Due to inclement weather, Grab-and-Go meal pickups are canceled today, December 17. Pickup for Tuesday's Grab-and-Go meals will continue as normal. CLLD Grab and Go meals will continue to be available through December 31st. If you are in need of assistance, please contact the CLLD office at 718.517.7445. Individuals who have not yet received a meal delivery from the Department for the Aging must call 311 to enroll. - Shop Staten Island During these difficult times, it's more important than ever that we support our local community. As you do your holiday shopping this season, we encourage you to consider buying from Staten Island small businesses. Check out the SI Chamber of Commerce page for listings of great products and services available around the island! Tickets for several JCC events also on sale on the site! - Mask Up "Wear a mask for me so I can get back to the JCC!" Check out this special message about wearing masks from our friends at the JCC! If we all do our part and wear our masks, we can help our in-person programs stay open and get back to the regular programs we love sooner. Follow these additional precautions to protect yourself and others from COVID-19:
WELLNESS Virtual Yoga Class Sundays, 11am-12:15pm Join us for a new virtual yoga class, open to all JCC and CLLD members! The class will meet weekly on Zoom and will include deep relaxation, breathing exercises, and meditation along with the physical practice of yoga. In addition to a yoga mat, we recommend that you also have 2 blankets, a pillow, a strap, and a yoga block or thick book. Join us on Zoom here! - Virtual Chair Yoga Classes Fridays, 10am We are excited to bring you a new virtual chair yoga class, open to all JCC and CLLD members! Chair yoga is a gentle, relaxing practice that can help you improve your core strength and balance. Join us on Zoom here. Meeting ID: 951 7046 6404 Password: CLLDFIT - Boosting Your Immunity Through Nutrition Monday, December 28, 10am Join us for a discussion with registered dietitian Samantha Telle on how everyday foods can boost your immunity through the winter months. Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 944 9915 7969 Password: CLLDFIT - 8 Exercises of Hanukkah Before we celebrate the 8th night of Hanukkah tonight, let's try this workout with 8 different exercises! - Ongoing Classes & At-Home Workouts We are so excited to announce several NEW virtual classes open to all CLLD and JCC members! These low-impact classes will help you get moving and stay fit at home! Check out our website for a full schedule of all our virtual wellness programming! Check out our website for a full schedule of all of our virtual wellness programming! Check out this link for a variety of workouts you can do from the comfort of your own home at any time! SPORTS Drop-In Tennis Sessions Tuesdays, 6-7pm, through December 29 Tennis lessons take place at Staten Island Academy (715 Todt Hill Road). $25 Member / $30 Non-Member per class Register here. - Core 24 Holiday Clinic Monday, December 28 & Tuesday, December 29, Bernikow JCC Join us for 3 on 3 scrimmages, skills and drills, contests, fun prizes, and a t-shirt! 5th to 8th grade: 9am-12pm Pre-K to 4th grade: 12:30pm-3:30pm 1 Day: $25 M / $30 NM 2 Days: $40 M / $50 NM Register here. - Core 24 Winter Programs Learn about our upcoming Core 24 Basketball Academy programs here. Registration will open a week before the start date. ARTS AND CULTURE Did you know? If you miss one of our amazing virtual seminars, you can still purchase a ticket to watch it on demand! Tickets for past and upcoming virtual programs are available here! - SAJE Presents... Jewish Film Series with Dr. Julia Wagner Sundays, January 3 - February 7, 12pm Over the summer, we enjoyed an amazing lecture series on the Jewish American Princess stereotype in movies with film scholar Dr. Julia Wagner. This time, Dr. Wagner is back for a 5-part Jewish film series, where she'll explore representations of the Jewish experience on screen from early silent films to today, from Hollywood to Israel. We can't wait to kick off the series on January 3 and hope you'll join us virtually, wherever you are!
- SAJE Presents... Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Lecture Series Tuesdays, January 12 & January 19, 2pm Join us for a virtual lecture series on Israel with two outstanding professors from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev! On January 12, Dr. Edo Bar-Zeev will present on How Israel Became a Trailblazer in a Water-Starved World. On January 19, Professor Guy Ben-Porat will discuss Policing Citizens: Minority Policy in Israel. Tickets are $15 per lecture or $25 for both lectures. Zoom information to follow registration. Purchase tickets here. - SAJE Presents... Broadway's Great Jewish Composing Teams with Fred Grieco Wednesdays, January 27-February 17, 7pm Join Fred Grieco for a discussion of the legendary Jewish composing teams who helped define the Broadway musical. This 4-part series will cover Rodgers & Hammerstein, Lerner & Loewe, Comden & Green, and Kander & Ebb. Don't miss it! Tickets are $12 per lecture or $40 for the series. Zoom information to follow registration. Purchase tickets here. - Skirball Cultural Center Virtual Hanukkah Celebration Check out this family-friendly Hanukkah program from the Skirball Cultural Center in LA!. Groove to the klezmer beat of LA's Mostly Kosher, jam to the psychedelic funk of Israeli superstar Gili Yalo, and enjoy a puppetry performance re-telling of the Hanukkah story! - Ongoing Cultural Arts Classes We miss all of our enriching Cultural Arts classes, but we are so excited to be able to offer some of them virtually! Check out our website for a full schedule of all of our virtual programming! MUSIC The Golden Age of the Original Movie Musical Wednesday, January 13, 1pm Escape into the Technicolor world of the 1950s Hollywood movie musical! A true American art form, these films will have you dancing on the ceiling like Fred Astaire & hanging off of lampposts like Gene Kelly in no time! So, "Come on, get happy!" and join Sam & Candy Caponegro for a fabulous lecture! Tickets are $10 and can be purchased here. Zoom information to follow registration. - Music Institute Open for In-Person Lessons The Dorothy Delson Kuhn Music Institute has officially re-opened for individual, in-person instrumental lessons! Lessons will take place on weekdays, Monday through Friday, between 3pm-7pm. Spaces are limited, so make sure to register early. Sign up here! All lessons will follow CDC guidelines. Read more about precautions we are taking to ensure the health and safety of our students and staff here. We look forward to seeing our musicians in person again soon! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ela Seeley at ESeeley@sijcc.com. - Scholarship Opportunities We have several scholarship opportunities available for deserving music students! Partial scholarships are open to students entering grades 5-12 who have some prior training on their instrument. Our Harmony Club scholarship program is open to highly motivated students in grades 9-12. “Harmony Club” students will take free private lessons and ensemble classes. Students will also participate in master classes, and solo and group recitals. This program is made possible through a grant from UJA-Federation of New York. To apply for scholarship programs, please email a 1-2 minute performance audition video to Ela Seeley, Music Institute Director, at eseeley@SIJCC.com. Learn more about the programs here. - Arts Across America Winter Traditions The Kennedy Center and the National Museum of American Jewish History present a special holiday-inspired virtual performance. In this video, Cookie Segelstein and Josh Horowitz of music group Veretski Pass share their holiday memories and play a medley of songs. KIDS AND FAMILIES Hanukkah Yoga for Kids Sing along with Hanukkah songs while you try different Hanukkah-inspired yoga poses with this silly video! SUNRISE DAY CAMP Sterling Optical Fundraiser Help us envision an amazing summer for kids with cancer and their siblings! Visit Sterling Optical at 2626 Hylan Boulevard* and save 15% when you donate to Sunrise Day Camp-Staten Island! *This promotion is only valid at the Sterling Optical located on Hylan Boulevard. - Help Cory Reach His Goal! We'd like to give a Sunrise Shout-Out to Cory Schifter of Casale Jewelers! Cory is hosting a Facebook fundraiser and matching up to $2500 in donations to benefit Sunrise Day Camp-Staten Island and another local charity. Donate here to help him reach his goal! SOCIAL SERVICES Connect to Recovery Check out this great SILive feature on Connect to Recovery! Connect to Recovery is our one-stop shop for all of resources you need to help you through these difficult times. For more information about Connect to Recovery services, contact Carolyn at COVID19@sijcc.com or 718.475.5264. - COVID-19 Bereavement Support Group New group forming soon UJA-Federation of New York’s Partners in Caring presents a virtual Covid-19 bereavement support group for family caregivers. Please contact Karen Factor at KFactor@sijcc.com or 718.508.3884 to register. - Volunteer for the JCC's Kosher Food Pantry Since the pandemic began, our Kosher Food Pantry has been serving 4-5 times its typical recipients. With such an increase in need for food assistance, we also need additional volunteers to help us feed local families. Volunteers can help with various jobs including distribution to families, stocking shelves, packing food packages, and more. Please contact Neshama Marcus at nmarcus@SIJCC.com or 718.475.5228 if you would like to help. Thank you! - Free ESL and HSE Classes If you need assistance with the English Language, you should take advantage of this FREE Program on Staten Island! We offer online morning and night classes, and our staff is always here to help get you where you need to be! Come and join us for a great opportunity to advance your language skills! If you have any questions, please call us at 718.508.3885 If you are looking to get your high school equivalency diploma, you can join our online program for free!* Call us at 718.508.3895 Or email us at hcirnigliaro@sijcc.com for more information *Students must be 18 years old or older, and no longer enrolled in High School - Online Learning for Career Development The New York State Department of Labor has partnered with Coursera to offer free online courses that can help you build your skills and advance your career. Learn more and register here. COMMUNITY EVENTS If you're interested in listing your community event or advertising in J at Home, please contact Allison Cohen at ACohen@sijcc.com. - Be sure to check out these additional programs from our friends at other organizations around the country! TODAY: Virtual Hanukkah/Winter Solstice Spiritual Service, 7pm Join Congregation OM ShalOM for a Zoom Spiritual Fun Time! The event is free and will include a special Hanukkah Blessing and candle lighting from Carole King. Hear music by favorites like the Beatles, Glee Cast, Peter Paul & Mary, Donna De Lory, Debbie Friedman and many others. BYOL (Bring Your Own Latkes!) Email Rabbi Samtosha for the link at rabbisamtosha@aol.com Virtual JCC with the Schwartz/Reisman Centre and Prosserman JCC During these challenging times, the entire JCC community across North America has come together to share unique, engaging content with members. You can make a free Virtual JCC account to access a variety of live, virtual events. We'll be sure to keep sharing our favorites with you! Check it out here! Russia in Recipes and Lore by Darra Goldstein ft. Lea Zeltserman Sunday, December 20, 5pm Darra will share her journey 200 miles north of the Arctic Circle to the Kola Peninsula to explore the true complexities of Russian cuisine during the country’s harsh winters. Her journey allowed her to develop an understanding of how Russian cuisine came into existence and how it has evolved. Watch here. On behalf of the Board and staff of the JCC, we wish you a happy and healthy Hanukkah! Chag Sameach!
UPCOMING EVENTS As always, there's something for everyone at the J! Check out these great upcoming events! - Staten Islanders 4 Staten Island: Help Feed Families in Need for Hanukkah! Help feed families in need this Hanukkah season while supporting a small business! The JCC is proud to partner with Eden II Programs & the Pride Center of Staten Island to bring Glatt Kosher meals to those in need for Hanukkah. To donate a meal, call B&Y Catering at 718.475.5222 and let them know you are ordering a "Staten Islanders for Staten Island" meal package for a family in need. Then, pay for the meal directly with the caterer. All meal packages will be delivered directly to the JCC on Friday, December 18 and distributed to families in need. Please place orders no later than Thursday, December 17. - TODAY: SAJE Presents... A Virtual Tour of the Northern Transylvania Holocaust Memorial Museum, 7pm Join us for a virtual tour of the Northern Transylvania Holocaust Memorial Museum. Opened in 2005, the museum is an essential hub for Holocaust education in the region. Its centerpiece is an abandoned—now restored—synagogue originally built in 1876. The tour is sponsored by the Staten Island Holocaust Center in partnership with Congregation B'Nai Jeshurun. The event is free, but we welcome any donations. If you would like to donate, you can do so here. To register, please email Sigalit at sgrego@sijcc.com Join us on Zoom here Meeting ID: 972 1730 5904 Passcode: TOUR - TOMORROW: Cultural Arts Day of Giving Tomorrow is our first ever Cultural Arts Day of Giving! We hope you will support JCC Cultural Arts programs, which have been a valuable source of connection, entertainment, and enlightenment for the Staten Island community throughout the pandemic. Take a moment to hear from Jerry Grushkin, founder of the Dr. Esther Grushkin Seminars for Adult Jewish Education (SAJE), about why our programs are more important now than ever before. Please support Cultural Arts at the JCC by making a donation here. - TOMORROW: Work to Wellness...Creating Self-Care & Building Resilience, 12:30pm We are pleased to partner with the Staten Island Not For Profit Association to present a workshop on wellness. This session will cover recognizing best self-care practices and building resilience in the face of increased stress. Rather than trying for perfection or pretending stress doesn't have an impact, this presentation will offer healthier alternatives. Register here. Email admin@sinfpa.org for more info or accessibility requests. - TOMORROW: Sentimental Journey: Exploring the History of American Song, 7:30pm Join us every Wednesday in December! On Wednesday night, we kicked off our Sentimental Journey music lecture series with Gary Negbaur! A pianist, singer, & songwriter steeped in the New Orleans piano tradition & the Great American Songbook, Gary combines innovative arrangements of standards with soulful originals. Hear what some of our participants are saying about this wonderful series: - "Sounded great! True to the spirit of songwriting” - “Entertaining and informative!” We're so excited to have Gary with us as we continue our journey this Wednesday at 7:30 with music from the 30s and 40s! Don't miss it! Tickets are $10 per lecture or $35 for the entire series. Zoom information to follow registration. If you miss any of the lectures, your ticket also provides access to recordings you can watch at any time! Register here. - December Book Club Meeting Thursday, December 17, 12:30pm Join us at our next virtual Book Club meeting! We will be reading The Body in Question by Jill Ciment. We hope to see you there! Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 819 9709 7276 Password: Books - Check out our Fall Program Guide—your guide to everything going on, in-person and virtually, in our community this fall! IN THE NEWS Mask Up! "Wear a mask for me so I can get back to the JCC!" Check out this special message about wearing masks from our friends at the JCC! If we all do our part and wear our masks, we can help our in-person programs stay open and get back to the regular programs we love sooner. Follow these additional precautions to protect yourself and others from COVID-19:
- Celebrating Our Values During Hanukkah As we celebrate Hanukkah, we are reflecting on how our Jewish values bring light to the world, especially during these difficult times. In everything we do at the JCC, we strive to reflect the positive values that unite us all. Tonight, we light the sixth candle on the menorah and celebrate the value of uniqueness. Our JCC family includes individuals from all different backgrounds and abilities, and we make sure that everyone feels welcome! We offer many programs for people with disabilities of all ages, such as First Foot Forward early childhood services, Marvin’s Camp for Children with Special Needs, and our Day Habilitation Without Walls Program for Young Adults. We also offer additional inclusion programs for those who would benefit. There is a place for everyone at the J! Be sure to like and follow us on Facebook to see how we're celebrating our values this year during Hanukkah! - Holiday Fun at our Richmond Terrace Cornerstone Community Center Students in the Learning Lab program at our Richmond Terrace Cornerstone Community Center made beautiful holiday ornaments last week! - Shop Staten Island During these difficult times, it's more important than ever that we support our local community. As you do your holiday shopping this season, we encourage you to consider buying from Staten Island small businesses. Check out the SI Chamber of Commerce page for listings of great products and services available around the island! Tickets for several JCC events also on sale on the site! - CLLD Grab & Go Meals Update Due to the upcoming weather forecast, we are cancelling pickup for Grab-and-Go meals this Thursday, December 17. In order to make sure that everyone has enough food, this Wednesday, December 16, we will be giving out 4 meals per person, during pickup for Grab-and-Go meals. CLLD Grab and Go meals have resumed and will continue to be available through December 31st. If you are in need of assistance, please contact the CLLD office at 718.517.7445. Individuals who have not yet received a meal delivery from the Department for the Aging must call 311 to enroll. WELLNESS Virtual Yoga Class Sundays, 11am-12:15pm Join us for a new virtual yoga class, open to all JCC and CLLD members! The class will meet weekly on Zoom and will include deep relaxation, breathing exercises, and meditation along with the physical practice of yoga. In addition to a yoga mat, we recommend that you also have 2 blankets, a pillow, a strap, and a yoga block or thick book. Join us on Zoom here! - Virtual Chair Yoga Classes Fridays, 10am We are excited to bring you a new virtual chair yoga class, open to all JCC and CLLD members! Chair yoga is a gentle, relaxing practice that can help you improve your core strength and balance. Join us on Zoom here. Meeting ID: 951 7046 6404 Password: CLLDFIT - Boosting Your Immunity Through Nutrition Monday, December 28, 10am Join us for a discussion with registered dietitian Samantha Telle on how everyday foods can boost your immunity through the winter months. Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 944 9915 7969 Password: CLLDFIT - Hanukkah Zumba Try out these Hanukkah-inspired Zumba dance workouts!
Ongoing Classes & At-Home Workouts We are so excited to announce several NEW virtual classes open to all CLLD and JCC members! These low-impact classes will help you get moving and stay fit at home! Check out our website for a full schedule of all our virtual wellness programming! Check out our website for a full schedule of all of our virtual wellness programming! Check out this link for a variety of workouts you can do from the comfort of your own home at any time! SPORTS Drop-In Tennis Sessions Tuesdays, 6-7pm, through December 29 Tennis lessons take place at Staten Island Academy (715 Todt Hill Road). $25 Member / $30 Non-Member per class Register here. - Core 24 Holiday Clinic Monday, December 28 & Tuesday, December 29, Bernikow JCC Join us for 3 on 3 scrimmages, skills and drills, contests, fun prizes, and a t-shirt! 5th to 8th grade: 9am-12pm Pre-K to 4th grade: 12:30pm-3:30pm 1 Day: $25 M / $30 NM 2 Days: $40 M / $50 NM Register here. - Core 24 Winter Programs Learn about our upcoming Core 24 Basketball Academy programs here. Registration will open a week before the start date. ARTS AND CULTURE Did you know? If you miss one of our amazing virtual seminars, you can still purchase a ticket to watch it on demand! Tickets for past and upcoming virtual programs are available here! - IlluminArt Productions & the JCC Senior Boomers Ensemble Presents... The Last Day at W.O.R.K Wednesday, December 16, 10:30am & Friday, December 18, 10:30am Join IlluminArt Productions and the JCC Senior Boomers Ensemble for a 40-minute Zoom radio play! In this play, a small-town radio station, W.O.R.K, is signing off the air after 50 years. The station owners, a couple in their 70s, have invited their old favorite acts back for one last nostalgic show. You can tune in to the show live on YouTube here. - SAJE Presents... Jewish Film Series with Dr. Julia Wagner Sundays, January 3 - February 7, 12pm Over the summer, we enjoyed an amazing lecture series on the Jewish American Princess stereotype in movies with film scholar Dr. Julia Wagner. This time, Dr. Wagner is back for a 5-part Jewish film series, where she'll explore representations of the Jewish experience on screen from early silent films to today, from Hollywood to Israel. We can't wait to kick off the series on January 3 and hope you'll join us virtually, wherever you are!
Learn more about the lecture topics & register here. - SAJE Presents... Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Lecture Series Tuesdays, January 12 & January 19, 2pm Join us for a virtual lecture series on Israel with two outstanding professors from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev! On January 12, Dr. Edo Bar-Zeev will present on How Israel Became a Trailblazer in a Water-Starved World. On January 19, Professor Guy Ben-Porat will discuss Policing Citizens: Minority Policy in Israel. Tickets are $15 per lecture or $25 for both lectures. Zoom information to follow registration. Purchase tickets here. - SAJE Presents... Broadway's Great Jewish Composing Teams with Fred Grieco Wednesdays, January 27-February 17, 7pm Join Fred Grieco for a discussion of the legendary Jewish composing teams who helped define the Broadway musical. This 4-part series will cover Rodgers & Hammerstein, Lerner & Loewe, Comden & Green, and Kander & Ebb. Don't miss it! Tickets are $12 per lecture or $40 for the series. Zoom information to follow registration. Purchase tickets here. - JArts Virtual Gallery JArts Gallery is a new augmented reality mobile app by the Jewish Arts Collaborative. You can download the app for Apple devices here to experience animated Hanukkah art vignettes right in your own home! Learn more about the art pieces here. - Ongoing Cultural Arts Classes We miss all of our enriching Cultural Arts classes, but we are so excited to be able to offer some of them virtually! Check out our website for a full schedule of all of our virtual programming! MUSIC Music Making for Families featuring Music With Patrick FREE DEMO: Monday, December 21, 12pm Please join Mr. Patrick, his guitar and his silly puppet friends for a fun-filled, family-friendly performance that will have families singing, laughing, clapping and dancing around the room. Check out a special message from Mr. Patrick here! The demo session of this new program is FREE! Email Ela Seeley at ESeeley@SIJCC.com to register. Zoom information to follow registration. - The Golden Age of the Original Movie Musical Wednesday, January 13, 1pm Escape into the Technicolor world of the 1950s Hollywood movie musical! A true American art form, these films will have you dancing on the ceiling like Fred Astaire & hanging off of lampposts like Gene Kelly in no time! So, "Come on, get happy!" and join Sam & Candy Caponegro for a fabulous lecture! Tickets are $10 and can be purchased here. Zoom information to follow registration. - Music Institute Open for In-Person Lessons The Dorothy Delson Kuhn Music Institute has officially re-opened for individual, in-person instrumental lessons! Lessons will take place on weekdays, Monday through Friday, between 3pm-7pm. Spaces are limited, so make sure to register early. Sign up here! All lessons will follow CDC guidelines. Read more about precautions we are taking to ensure the health and safety of our students and staff here. We look forward to seeing our musicians in person again soon! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ela Seeley at ESeeley@sijcc.com. - Scholarship Opportunities We have several scholarship opportunities available for deserving music students! Partial scholarships are open to students entering grades 5-12 who have some prior training on their instrument. Our Harmony Club scholarship program is open to highly motivated students in grades 9-12. “Harmony Club” students will take free private lessons and ensemble classes. Students will also participate in master classes, and solo and group recitals. This program is made possible through a grant from UJA-Federation of New York. To apply for scholarship programs, please email a 1-2 minute performance audition video to Ela Seeley, Music Institute Director, at eseeley@SIJCC.com. Learn more about the programs here. - Festive Sounds of Hanukkah Watch the Richmond County Orchestra perform Festive Sounds of Hanukkah in this newly released video from their holiday concert last year! KIDS AND FAMILIES Hanukkah Cookies with Sprinkles: Read-Aloud In this special Hanukkah story, Sara learns about tzedakah as she helps a neighbor during the holiday! Listen to a virtual read-aloud here! SUNRISE DAY CAMP Sterling Optical Fundraiser Help us envision an amazing summer for kids with cancer and their siblings! Visit Sterling Optical at 2626 Hylan Boulevard* and save 15% when you donate to Sunrise Day Camp-Staten Island! *This promotion is only valid at the Sterling Optical located on Hylan Boulevard. - Help Cory Reach His Goal! We'd like to give a Sunrise Shout-Out to Cory Schifter of Casale Jewelers! Cory is hosting a Facebook fundraiser and matching up to $2500 in donations to benefit Sunrise Day Camp-Staten Island and another local charity. Donate here to help him reach his goal! SOCIAL SERVICES Connect to Recovery Check out this great SILive feature on Connect to Recovery! Connect to Recovery is our one-stop shop for all of resources you need to help you through these difficult times. For more information about Connect to Recovery services, contact Carolyn at COVID19@sijcc.com or 718.475.5264. - COVID-19 Bereavement Support Group New group forming soon UJA-Federation of New York’s Partners in Caring presents a virtual Covid-19 bereavement support group for family caregivers. Please contact Karen Factor at KFactor@sijcc.com or 718.508.3884 to register. - Volunteer for the JCC's Kosher Food Pantry Since the pandemic began, our Kosher Food Pantry has been serving 4-5 times its typical recipients. With such an increase in need for food assistance, we also need additional volunteers to help us feed local families. Volunteers can help with various jobs including distribution to families, stocking shelves, packing food packages, and more. Please contact Neshama Marcus at nmarcus@SIJCC.com or 718.475.5228 if you would like to help. Thank you! - Free ESL and HSE Classes If you need assistance with the English Language, you should take advantage of this FREE Program on Staten Island! We offer online morning and night classes, and our staff is always here to help get you where you need to be! Come and join us for a great opportunity to advance your language skills! If you have any questions, please call us at 718.508.3885 If you are looking to get your high school equivalency diploma, you can join our online program for free!* Call us at 718.508.3895 Or email us at hcirnigliaro@sijcc.com for more information *Students must be 18 years old or older, and no longer enrolled in High School - Online Learning for Career Development The New York State Department of Labor has partnered with Coursera to offer free online courses that can help you build your skills and advance your career. Learn more and register here. COMMUNITY EVENTS If you're interested in listing your community event or advertising in J at Home, please contact Allison Cohen at ACohen@sijcc.com. - Be sure to check out these additional programs from our friends at other organizations around the country! Virtual Hanukkah/Winter Solstice Spiritual Service Thursday, December 17, 7pm Join Congregation OM ShalOM for a Zoom Spiritual Fun Time! The event is free and will include a special Hanukkah Blessing and candle lighting from Carole King. Hear music by favorites like the Beatles, Glee Cast, Peter Paul & Mary, Donna De Lory, Debbie Friedman and many others. BYOL (Bring Your Own Latkes!) Email Rabbi Samtosha for the link at rabbisamtosha@aol.com Virtual JCC with the Schwartz/Reisman Centre and Prosserman JCC During these challenging times, the entire JCC community across North America has come together to share unique, engaging content with members. You can make a free Virtual JCC account to access a variety of live, virtual events. We'll be sure to keep sharing our favorites with you! Check it out here! Russia in Recipes and Lore by Darra Goldstein ft. Lea Zeltserman Sunday, December 20, 5pm Darra will share her journey 200 miles north of the Arctic Circle to the Kola Peninsula to explore the true complexities of Russian cuisine during the country’s harsh winters. Her journey allowed her to develop an understanding of how Russian cuisine came into existence and how it has evolved. Watch here. On behalf of the Board and staff of the JCC, we wish you a happy and healthy Hanukkah! Chag Sameach!
UPCOMING PROGRAMS As always, there's something for everyone at the J! Check out these great upcoming events! - Healthy Aging Webinar Monday, December 14, 1pm Join Julia Glauboch, RN, BSN, for a presentation that addresses common concerns and conditions older adults experience as they age. The presentation will cover topics such as medicine review, staying active, healthy eating, pedestrian safety, and home hazard prevention. The virtual presentation is open to all JCC and CLLD members. If you have any questions, please contact Janice at jsalerno@sijcc.com. Join us on Zoom here. Meeting ID: 986 4887 1508 Passcode: CLLDFIT - Music Experiences Mondays, 4pm, beginning December 14 Join a certified Music Therapist for 10 engaging, virtual sessions where you'll sing, play along, & express your inner musicality. Ages 21 and up. This program is approved to accept funding through Medicaid Waiver only. Register here. Zoom invitation to follow registration. If you have any questions, please contact Ela Seeley at ESeeley@SIJCC.com - Cafe Europa Virtual Chanukah Celebration Monday, December 14, 6:30pm Join us for a virtual Chanukah Celebration for Holocaust Survivors. The program will include a candle lighting ceremony by Arthur Spielman, Margot Capell, Arnold Aronowitz, Jacqueline Zwebner and Marian & Gabi Hel, a sing along, an art presentation by SIHA, a musical contribution by Lloyd Lerner, and a greeting message from Deb Kram from Claims Conference. Join us on Zoom here. Meeting ID: 999 4130 2451 Passcode: CAFE Please note that a photographer may take photos/videos during the event. Your attendance is your consent. For questions, please contact Sara Cohen at Sacohen@SIJCC.com or 718.475.5242 - Sunrise Day Camp Holiday Happy Hour Monday, December 14, 7pm Enjoy a virtual evening of entertainment, cocktails, & holiday cheer! All proceeds will support the Lucille & Jay Chazanoff Sunrise Day Camp-Staten Island, a free camp for kids with cancer & their siblings! The event will feature live virtual entertainment, including an appetizer demo by Chef Ed Canlon and a mixology class by Sal Palvia, featuring Tito's Handmade Vodka! You can also enter to win amazing raffle prizes including a trip to Orlando, Florida, his & hers Modo sunglasses, and a private, in-home tasting experience with Chef Franco Ortega of Italianissimo. We can't wait to see you there! Purchase event and raffle tickets here. This event is presented by Tito's Handmade Vodka, Great Kills Plumbing & Heating Supply, and A-List Janitorial Supplies. - SAJE Presents... A Virtual Tour of the Northern Transylvania Holocaust Memorial Museum Tuesday, December 15, 7pm Join us for a virtual tour of the Northern Transylvania Holocaust Memorial Museum. Opened in 2005, the museum is an essential hub for Holocaust education in the region. Its centerpiece is an abandoned—now restored—synagogue originally built in 1876. The tour is sponsored by the Staten Island Holocaust Center in partnership with Congregation B'Nai Jeshurun. The event is free, but we welcome any donations. If you would like to donate, you can do so here. To register, please email Sigalit at sgrego@sijcc.com Join us on Zoom here Meeting ID: 972 1730 5904 Passcode: TOUR - Sentimental Journey: Exploring the History of American Song Wednesdays in December, 7:30pm Following our popular lecture with Gary Negbaur, we are excited to continue the series with an exploration of American music from the 1920s to today! In our next lecture, we'll be swingin' through the 30s and 40s with tunes that were popular during the Depression and World War II--big bands, the Great American Songbook, Christmas tunes, and songs from Broadway and Hollywood musicals. You won't want to miss it! Tickets are $10 per lecture or $35 for the entire series. Zoom information to follow registration. If you miss any of the lectures, your ticket also provides access to recordings you can watch at any time! Register here. - Check out our Fall Program Guide—your guide to everything going on, in-person and virtually, in our community this fall! IN THE NEWS Shop Staten Island During these difficult times, it's more important than ever that we support our local community. As you do your holiday shopping this season, we encourage you to consider buying from Staten Island small businesses. Check out the SI Chamber of Commerce page for listings of great products and services available around the island! Tickets for several JCC events also on sale on the site! - Together We Shine: Blood Drive Thank you to everyone who donated blood earlier this week at the blood drive we hosted earlier this week! This is Lisa, one of our staff members, smiling behind her mask while donating blood! - Staten Island: Stay Strong, Stay Safe With the holidays approaching and positive cases increasing across the island, it's more important than ever that we all do our part to stay safe and strong. Let's keep our community in good health and safeguard one another so that we can all live, work, learn, and play with confidence. To protect yourself and others from COVID-19, be sure to:
- CLLD Grab & Go Meals Update CLLD Grab and Go meals have resumed and will continue to be available through December 31st. If you are in need of assistance, please contact the CLLD office at 718.517.7445. Individuals who have not yet received a meal delivery from the Department for the Aging must call 311 to enroll. WELLNESS Virtual Yoga Class Sundays, 11am-12:15pm Join us for a new virtual yoga class, open to all JCC and CLLD members! The class will meet weekly on Zoom and will include deep relaxation, breathing exercises, and meditation along with the physical practice of yoga. In addition to a yoga mat, we recommend that you also have 2 blankets, a pillow, a strap, and a yoga block or thick book. Join us on Zoom here! - Virtual Chair Yoga Classes Fridays, 10am We are excited to bring you a new virtual chair yoga class, open to all JCC and CLLD members! Chair yoga is a gentle, relaxing practice that can help you improve your core strength and balance. Join us on Zoom here. Meeting ID: 951 7046 6404 Password: CLLDFIT - Spin the Dreidel Workout Try this workout inspired by everyone's favorite Hanukkah game! Each side of the dreidel corresponds with an exercise. Spin the dreidel and do as many reps of that exercise as you can in 45 seconds, taking a rest between each spin. Keep spinning until you've done every exercise at least twice! Nun: Squats Gimel: Burpees Hey: Push-ups Shin: Mountain climbers - Ongoing Classes & At-Home Workouts We are so excited to announce several NEW virtual classes open to all CLLD and JCC members! These low-impact classes will help you get moving and stay fit at home! Check out our website for a full schedule of all our virtual wellness programming! Check out our website for a full schedule of all of our virtual wellness programming! Check out this link for a variety of workouts you can do from the comfort of your own home at any time! SPORTS Drop-In Tennis Sessions: 4 Weeks Tuesdays, 6-7pm, December 8 - December 29 Tennis lessons take place at Staten Island Academy (715 Todt Hill Road). $25 Member / $30 Non-Member per class Register here. - Core 24 Holiday Clinic Monday, December 28 & Tuesday, December 29, Bernikow JCC Join us for 3 on 3 scrimmages, skills and drills, contests, fun prizes, and a t-shirt! 5th to 8th grade: 9am-12pm Pre-K to 4th grade: 12:30pm-3:30pm 1 Day: $25 M / $30 NM 2 Days: $40 M / $50 NM Register here. ARTS AND CULTURE Save the date for our first ever Cultural Arts Day of Giving on Wednesday, December 16! Your support will help us continue to provide world-class entertainment and educational seminars. You can donate today here! Did you know? If you miss one of our amazing virtual seminars, you can still purchase a ticket to watch it on demand! Tickets for past and upcoming virtual programs are available here! - IlluminArt Productions & the JCC Senior Boomers Ensemble Presents... The Last Day at W.O.R.K Wednesday, December 16, 10:30am & Friday, December 18, 10:30am Join IlluminArt Productions and the JCC Senior Boomers Ensemble for a 40-minute Zoom radio play! In this play, a small-town radio station, W.O.R.K, is signing off the air after 50 years. The station owners, a couple in their 70s, have invited their old favorite acts back for one last nostalgic show. You can tune in to the show live on YouTube here. - December Book Club Meeting Thursday, December 17, 12:30pm Join us at our next virtual Book Club meeting! We will be reading The Body in Question by Jill Ciment. We hope to see you there! Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 819 9709 7276 Password: Books - SAJE Presents... Jewish Film Series with Dr. Julia Wagner Sundays, January 3 - February 7, 12pm Over the summer, we enjoyed an amazing lecture series on the Jewish American Princess stereotype in movies with film scholar Dr. Julia Wagner. This time, Dr. Wagner is back for a 5-part Jewish film series, where she'll explore representations of the Jewish experience on screen from early silent films to today, from Hollywood to Israel. We can't wait to kick off the series on January 3 and hope you'll join us virtually, wherever you are! Tickets are $12 per lecture or $50 for the series. Zoom information to follow registration. Learn more about the lecture topics & register here. - SAJE Presents... Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Lecture Series Tuesdays, January 12 & January 19, 2pm Join us for a virtual lecture series on Israel with two outstanding professors from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev! On January 12, Dr. Edo Bar-Zeev will present on How Israel Became a Trailblazer in a Water-Starved World. On January 19, Professor Guy Ben-Porat will discuss Policing Citizens: Minority Policy in Israel. Tickets are $15 per lecture or $25 for both lectures. Zoom information to follow registration. Purchase tickets here. - Museum of Fine Arts Hanukkah Celebration The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston presents a virtual Hanukkah Celebration which includes a candle-lighting ceremony, music, and a special performance by the Boston Dance Theater. Watch it here! - Ongoing Cultural Arts Classes We miss all of our enriching Cultural Arts classes, but we are so excited to be able to offer some of them virtually! Check out our website for a full schedule of all of our virtual programming! MUSIC Music Making for Families featuring Music With Patrick FREE DEMO: Monday, December 21, 12pm Please join Mr. Patrick, his guitar and his silly puppet friends for a fun-filled, family-friendly performance that will have families singing, laughing, clapping and dancing around the room. Check out a special message from Mr. Patrick here! The demo session of this new program is FREE! Email Ela Seeley at ESeeley@SIJCC.com to register. Zoom information to follow registration. - Music Institute Open for In-Person Lessons The Dorothy Delson Kuhn Music Institute has officially re-opened for individual, in-person instrumental lessons! Lessons will take place on weekdays, Monday through Friday, between 3pm-7pm. Spaces are limited, so make sure to register early. Sign up here! All lessons will follow CDC guidelines. Read more about precautions we are taking to ensure the health and safety of our students and staff here. We look forward to seeing our musicians in person again soon! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ela Seeley at ESeeley@sijcc.com. - Scholarship Opportunities We have several scholarship opportunities available for deserving music students! Partial scholarships are open to students entering grades 5-12 who have some prior training on their instrument. Our Harmony Club scholarship program is open to highly motivated students in grades 9-12. “Harmony Club” students will take free private lessons and ensemble classes. Students will also participate in master classes, and solo and group recitals. This program is made possible through a grant from UJA-Federation of New York. To apply for scholarship programs, please email a 1-2 minute performance audition video to Ela Seeley, Music Institute Director, at eseeley@SIJCC.com. Learn more about the programs here. - Israel Philharmonic Global Celebration Join members of the Israel Philharmonic, Academy Award-winning composer Hans Zimmer, and Fauda star Rona-Lee Shimon for a virtual gala performance in honor of Hanukkah! KIDS AND FAMILIES Hanukkah Dance Party! Check out these 2 brand new Hanukkah-inspired pop songs! Hamilton's Daveed Diggs sings "Puppy for Hanukkah" and the Maccabeats perform "Candlelight." Since we're spending the holiday at home, there's no better time for a living room dance party! SUNRISE DAY CAMP Sterling Optical Fundraiser Help us envision an amazing summer for kids with cancer and their siblings! Visit Sterling Optical at 2626 Hylan Boulevard* and save 15% when you donate to Sunrise Day Camp-Staten Island! *This promotion is only valid at the Sterling Optical located on Hylan Boulevard. - Help Cory Reach His Goal! We'd like to give a Sunrise Shout-Out to Cory Schifter of Casale Jewelers! Cory is hosting a Facebook fundraiser and matching up to $2500 in donations to benefit Sunrise Day Camp-Staten Island and another local charity. Donate here to help him reach his goal! SOCIAL SERVICES Connect to Recovery Check out this great SILive feature on Connect to Recovery! Connect to Recovery is our one-stop shop for all of resources you need to help you through these difficult times. For more information about Connect to Recovery services, contact Carolyn at COVID19@sijcc.com or 718.475.5264. - COVID-19 Bereavement Support Group New group forming soon UJA-Federation of New York’s Partners in Caring presents a virtual Covid-19 bereavement support group for family caregivers. Please contact Karen Factor at KFactor@sijcc.com or 718.508.3884 to register. - Volunteer for the JCC's Kosher Food Pantry Since the pandemic began, our Kosher Food Pantry has been serving 4-5 times its typical recipients. With such an increase in need for food assistance, we also need additional volunteers to help us feed local families. Volunteers can help with various jobs including distribution to families, stocking shelves, packing food packages, and more. Please contact Neshama Marcus at nmarcus@SIJCC.com or 718.475.5228 if you would like to help. Thank you! - Free ESL and HSE Classes If you need assistance with the English Language, you should take advantage of this FREE Program on Staten Island! We offer online morning and night classes, and our staff is always here to help get you where you need to be! Come and join us for a great opportunity to advance your language skills! If you have any questions, please call us at 718.508.3885 If you are looking to get your high school equivalency diploma, you can join our online program for free!* Call us at 718.508.3895 Or email us at hcirnigliaro@sijcc.com for more information *Students must be 18 years old or older, and no longer enrolled in High School - Online Learning for Career Development The New York State Department of Labor has partnered with Coursera to offer free online courses that can help you build your skills and advance your career. Learn more and register here. COMMUNITY EVENTS If you're interested in listing your community event or advertising in J at Home, please contact Allison Cohen at ACohen@sijcc.com. - Be sure to check out these additional programs from our friends at other organizations around the country! International Holocaust Survivors Night Sunday, December 13, 9:30am The Claims Conference invites you to the annual International Holocaust Survivors Night. For the first time ever, Holocaust survivors from around the world – from Jerusalem, New York, Berlin, Moscow, Montreal and dozens of other cities – will join together in a digital, global gathering. Please join us for a truly international program to honor those who survived the atrocities of the Holocaust and emerged from the darkness into the light. Survivors and dignitaries from around the world will offer Chanukah greetings, there’ll be festive entertainment and the highlight will be a livestream of the official menorah lighting ceremony at the Western Wall (Kotel) in Israel. Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz, Rabbi of the Western Wall and the Holy Sites, will recite the Chanukah prayers and light the candles. Watch the webcast here. Virtual Hanukkah/Winter Solstice Spiritual Service Thursday, December 17, 7pm Join Congregation OM ShalOM for a Zoom Spiritual Fun Time! The event is free and will include a special Hanukkah Blessing and candle lighting from Carole King. Hear music by favorites like the Beatles, Glee Cast, Peter Paul & Mary, Donna De Lory, Debbie Friedman and many others. BYOL (Bring Your Own Latkes!) Email Rabbi Samtosha for the link at rabbisamtosha@aol.com Virtual JCC with the Schwartz/Reisman Centre and Prosserman JCC During these challenging times, the entire JCC community across North America has come together to share unique, engaging content with members. You can make a free Virtual JCC account to access a variety of live, virtual events. We'll be sure to keep sharing our favorites with you! Check it out here! Russia in Recipes and Lore by Darra Goldstein ft. Lea Zeltserman Sunday, December 20, 5pm Darra will share her journey 200 miles north of the Arctic Circle to the Kola Peninsula to explore the true complexities of Russian cuisine during the country’s harsh winters. Her journey allowed her to develop an understanding of how Russian cuisine came into existence and how it has evolved. Watch here. UPCOMING EVENTS
As always, there's something for everyone at the J! Check out these great upcoming events! - Sunrise Day Camp Toy Drive Today is the final day to donate! Help us get our Sunrise Day Camp Staten Island campers in the holiday spirit with our virtual Toy Drive hosted by the David Harris Collection! Your donations will help us purchase toys for children with cancer and their siblings from our Sunrise Day Camp Staten Island programs! The health and safety of our campers is our top priority, and all toys will be shipped directly to their houses. Learn more and donate here. Thank you! - TODAY: Blood Drive, 11:30am-4pm at the Bernikow JCC Social Hall Together we shine. Join us for a blood drive at the Joan & Alan Bernikow JCC of Staten Island. Please remember to eat, drink, and bring your donor ID card or ID with name and photo. Spots are still available. You can register here, or by emailing jmccorry@nybc.org - Sentimental Journey: Exploring the History of American Song Wednesdays in December, 7:30pm, beginning December 9 Following our popular lecture with Gary Negbaur, we are excited to continue the series with an exploration of American music from the 1920s to today! The first lecture will cover The Birth of American Song: Tin Pan Alley & the origins of jazz, blues, and American popular song. Upcoming lectures will include big band, swing, rock n' roll, and more! Tickets are $10 per lecture or $35 for the whole series. Zoom information to follow registration. Register here. - Cafe Europa Virtual Chanukah Celebration Monday, December 14, 6:30pm Join us for a virtual Chanukah Celebration for Holocaust Survivors. The program will include a candle lighting ceremony by Arthur Spielman, Margot Capell, and other SI Holocaust Survivors, a sing along, an art presentation by SIHA, and a musical contribution by Lloyd Lerner. Join us on Zoom here. Meeting ID: 999 4130 2451 Passcode: CAFE Please note that a photographer may take photos/videos during the event. Your attendance is your consent. For questions, please contact Sara Cohen at Sacohen@SIJCC.com or 718.475.5242 - Sunrise Day Camp Holiday Happy Hour Monday, December 14, 7pm Enjoy a virtual evening of entertainment, cocktails, & holiday cheer! All proceeds will support the Lucille & Jay Chazanoff Sunrise Day Camp-Staten Island, a free camp for kids with cancer & their siblings! The event will feature live virtual entertainment, including an appetizer demo by Chef Ed Canlon and a mixology class by Sal Palvia, featuring Tito's Handmade Vodka! You can also enter to win amazing raffle prizes including a trip to Orlando, Florida, his & hers Modo sunglasses, and a private, in-home tasting experience with Chef Franco Ortega of Italianissimo. We can't wait to see you there! Purchase event and raffle tickets here. This event is presented by Tito's Handmade Vodka, Great Kills Plumbing & Heating Supply, and A-List Janitorial Supplies. - Check out our Fall Program Guide—your guide to everything going on, in-person and virtually, in our community this fall! IN THE NEWS Chanukah Art Workshop We had so much fun at our virtual Chanukah Art Workshop this weekend! Kids painted beautiful, festive artwork to celebrate Chanukah, led by artist Chloe Matuszewicz. - Virtual Parent Support Group These difficult times have introduced new challenges for parents. Our Beacon program at I.S. 49 offers virtual parent support groups multiple nights a week with Sheryll Ferrer, the Parent Coach. Last week, we held an insightful discussion on effectively communicating with your children. A single mom of a child with special needs joined us for the first time and received some words of encouragement, along with suggestions on counseling services, from Sheryll and one of the other parents in the group. We are proud to offer these support groups to help parents as they make a difference in their children's lives. Our Parent support Groups are held on: Monday’s 7pm-8pm, Wednesdays & Fridays 8pm-9pm. All are welcome Zoom ID : 93317443589 PW: Parents49 - Staten Island: Stay Strong, Stay Safe With the holidays approaching and positive cases increasing across the island, it's more important than ever that we all do our part to stay safe and strong. Let's keep our community in good health and safeguard one another so that we can all live, work, learn, and play with confidence. To protect yourself and others from COVID-19, be sure to:
- CLLD Grab & Go Meals Update CLLD Grab and Go meals have resumed and will continue to be available through December 31st. If you are in need of assistance, please contact the CLLD office at 718.517.7445. Individuals who have not yet received a meal delivery from the Department for the Aging must call 311 to enroll. WELLNESS Virtual Yoga Class Sundays, 11am-12:15pm Join us for a new virtual yoga class, open to all JCC and CLLD members! The class will meet weekly on Zoom and will include deep relaxation, breathing exercises, and meditation along with the physical practice of yoga. In addition to a yoga mat, we recommend that you also have 2 blankets, a pillow, a strap, and a yoga block or thick book. Join us on Zoom here! - Virtual Chair Yoga Classes Fridays, 10am We are excited to bring you a new virtual chair yoga class, open to all JCC and CLLD members! Chair yoga is a gentle, relaxing practice that can help you improve your core strength and balance. Join us on Zoom here. Meeting ID: 951 7046 6404 Password: CLLDFIT - Healthy Aging Webinar Monday, December 14, 1pm Join Julia Glauboch, RN, BSN, for a presentation that addresses common concerns and conditions older adults experience as they age. The presentation will cover topics such as medicine review, staying active, healthy eating, pedestrian safety, and home hazard prevention. The virtual presentation is open to all JCC and CLLD members. If you have any questions, please contact Janice at jsalerno@sijcc.com. Join us on Zoom here. Meeting ID: 986 4887 1508 Passcode: CLLDFIT - Israeli-Inspired Zumba Try out this awesome Zumba workout featuring Latin and Israeli music! - Ongoing Classes & At-Home Workouts We are so excited to announce several NEW virtual classes open to all CLLD and JCC members! These low-impact classes will help you get moving and stay fit at home! Check out our website for a full schedule of all our virtual wellness programming! Check out our website for a full schedule of all of our virtual wellness programming! Check out this link for a variety of workouts you can do from the comfort of your own home at any time! SPORTS Drop-In Tennis Sessions: 4 Weeks Tuesdays, 6-7pm, December 8 - December 29 Tennis lessons take place at Staten Island Academy (715 Todt Hill Road). $25 Member / $30 Non-Member per class Register here. - Core 24 Holiday Clinic Monday, December 28 & Tuesday, December 29, Bernikow JCC Join us for 3 on 3 scrimmages, skills and drills, contests, fun prizes, and a t-shirt! 5th to 8th grade: 9am-12pm Pre-K to 4th grade: 12:30pm-3:30pm 1 Day: $25 M / $30 NM 2 Days: $40 M / $50 NM Register here. ARTS AND CULTURE If you love our Cultural Arts programs, please consider making a donation here. Your support helps us continue to present world-class entertainment and educational seminars! Did you know? If you miss one of our amazing virtual seminars, you can still purchase a ticket to watch it on demand! Tickets for past and upcoming virtual programs are available here! - SAJE Presents... A Virtual Tour of the Northern Transylvania Holocaust Memorial Museum Tuesday, December 15, 7pm Join us for a virtual tour of the Northern Transylvania Holocaust Memorial Museum. Opened in 2005, the museum is an essential hub for Holocaust education in the region. Its centerpiece is an abandoned—now restored—synagogue originally built in 1876. The tour is sponsored by the Staten Island Holocaust Center in partnership with Congregation B'Nai Jeshurun. The event is free, but we welcome any donations that will help us plan future programs, including enriching Arts & Culture lectures and Holocaust education events like this one. If you would like to donate, you can do so here. To register, please email Sigalit at sgrego@sijcc.com Join us on Zoom here Meeting ID: 972 1730 5904 Passcode: TOUR - IlluminArt Productions & the JCC Senior Boomers Ensemble Presents... The Last Day at W.O.R.K Wednesday, December 16, 10:30am & Friday, December 18, 10:30am Join IlluminArt Productions and the JCC Senior Boomers Ensemble for a 40-minute Zoom radio play! In this play, a small-town radio station, W.O.R.K, is signing off the air after 50 years. The station owners, a couple in their 70s, have invited their old favorite acts back for one last nostalgic show. You can tune in to the show live on YouTube here. - December Book Club Meeting Thursday, December 17, 12:30pm Join us at our next virtual Book Club meeting! We will be reading The Body in Question by Jill Ciment. We hope to see you there! Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 819 9709 7276 Password: Books - SAJE Presents... Jewish Film Series with Dr. Julia Wagner Sundays, January 3 - February 7, 12pm Over the summer, we enjoyed an amazing lecture series on the Jewish American Princess stereotype in movies with film scholar Dr. Julia Wagner. This time, Dr. Wagner is back for a 5-part Jewish film series, where she'll explore representations of the Jewish experience on screen from early silent films to today, from Hollywood to Israel. We can't wait to kick off the series on January 3 and hope you'll join us virtually, wherever you are! Tickets are $12 per lecture or $50 for the series. Zoom information to follow registration. Learn more about the lecture topics & register here. - SAJE Presents... Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Lecture Series Tuesdays, January 12 & January 19, 2pm Join us for a virtual lecture series on Israel with two outstanding professors from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev! On January 12, Dr. Edo Bar-Zeev will present on How Israel Became a Trailblazer in a Water-Starved World. On January 19, Professor Guy Ben-Porat will discuss Policing Citizens: Minority Policy in Israel. Tickets are $15 per lecture or $25 for both lectures. Zoom information to follow registration. Purchase tickets here. - Lea Salonga in Concert In this episode of PBS' Great Performances, watch Tony Award-winner Lea Salonga perform beloved songs she made famous on the stage and screen. - Ongoing Cultural Arts Classes We miss all of our enriching Cultural Arts classes, but we are so excited to be able to offer some of them virtually! Check out our website for a full schedule of all of our virtual programming! MUSIC Music Experiences Mondays, 4pm, beginning December 14 Join a certified Music Therapist for 10 engaging, virtual sessions where you'll sing, play along, & express your inner musicality. Ages 21 and up. This program is approved to accept funding through Medicaid Waiver. Register here. Zoom invitation to follow registration. If you have any questions, please contact Ela Seeley at ESeeley@SIJCC.com - Music Institute Open for In-Person Lessons The Dorothy Delson Kuhn Music Institute has officially re-opened for individual, in-person instrumental lessons! Lessons will take place on weekdays, Monday through Friday, between 3pm-7pm. Spaces are limited, so make sure to register early. Sign up here! All lessons will follow CDC guidelines. Read more about precautions we are taking to ensure the health and safety of our students and staff here. We look forward to seeing our musicians in person again soon! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ela Seeley at ESeeley@sijcc.com. - Scholarship Opportunities We have several scholarship opportunities available for deserving music students! Partial scholarships are open to students entering grades 5-12 who have some prior training on their instrument. Our Harmony Club scholarship program is open to highly motivated students in grades 9-12. “Harmony Club” students will take free private lessons and ensemble classes. Students will also participate in master classes, and solo and group recitals. This program is made possible through a grant from UJA-Federation of New York. To apply for scholarship programs, please email a 1-2 minute performance audition video to Ela Seeley, Music Institute Director, at eseeley@SIJCC.com. Learn more about the programs here. - Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center: Bach Check out this archival footage from the Chamber Music Society's performances of pieces by Bach! KIDS AND FAMILIES Hanukkah Crafts Hanukkah celebrations might look different this year, but these crafts offer some fun and creative ideas for enjoying the holiday with kids! SUNRISE DAY CAMP Sterling Optical Fundraiser Help us envision an amazing summer for kids with cancer and their siblings! Visit Sterling Optical at 2626 Hylan Boulevard* and save 15% when you donate to Sunrise Day Camp-Staten Island! *This promotion is only valid at the Sterling Optical located on Hylan Boulevard. SOCIAL SERVICES Connect to Recovery Check out this great SILive feature on Connect to Recovery! Connect to Recovery is our one-stop shop for all of resources you need to help you through these difficult times. For more information about Connect to Recovery services, contact Carolyn at COVID19@sijcc.com or 718.475.5264. - COVID-19 Bereavement Support Group New group forming soon UJA-Federation of New York’s Partners in Caring presents a virtual Covid-19 bereavement support group for family caregivers. Please contact Karen Factor at KFactor@sijcc.com or 718.508.3884 to register. - Family Solutions to Memory Loss: Weekly Zoom Chats Thursdays, 6pm, through December 10 The JCC's Family Solutions to Memory Loss program is offering weekly Zoom chats for individuals with memory loss and their caregivers. Participants will chat virtually with speech-language pathology graduate students and NYS licensed supervisors and participate in in fun memory-related activities! For more information and to sign up, please contact Stefanie Schechter at 718.475.5244 or sschechter@sijcc.com - Volunteer for the JCC's Kosher Food Pantry Since the pandemic began, our Kosher Food Pantry has been serving 4-5 times its typical recipients. With such an increase in need for food assistance, we also need additional volunteers to help us feed local families. Volunteers can help with various jobs including distribution to families, stocking shelves, packing food packages, and more. Please contact Neshama Marcus at nmarcus@SIJCC.com or 718.475.5228 if you would like to help. Thank you! - Free ESL and HSE Classes If you need assistance with the English Language, you should take advantage of this FREE Program on Staten Island! We offer online morning and night classes, and our staff is always here to help get you where you need to be! Come and join us for a great opportunity to advance your language skills! If you have any questions, please call us at 718.508.3885 If you are looking to get your high school equivalency diploma, you can join our online program for free!* Call us at 718.508.3895 Or email us at hcirnigliaro@sijcc.com for more information *Students must be 18 years old or older, and no longer enrolled in High School - Online Learning for Career Development The New York State Department of Labor has partnered with Coursera to offer free online courses that can help you build your skills and advance your career. Learn more and register here. COMMUNITY EVENTS If you're interested in listing your community event or advertising in J at Home, please contact Allison Cohen at ACohen@sijcc.com. - Be sure to check out these additional programs from our friends at other organizations around the country! International Holocaust Survivors Night Sunday, December 13, 9:30am The Claims Conference invites you to the annual International Holocaust Survivors Night. For the first time ever, Holocaust survivors from around the world – from Jerusalem, New York, Berlin, Moscow, Montreal and dozens of other cities – will join together in a digital, global gathering. Please join us for a truly international program to honor those who survived the atrocities of the Holocaust and emerged from the darkness into the light. Survivors and dignitaries from around the world will offer Chanukah greetings, there’ll be festive entertainment and the highlight will be a livestream of the official menorah lighting ceremony at the Western Wall (Kotel) in Israel. Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz, Rabbi of the Western Wall and the Holy Sites, will recite the Chanukah prayers and light the candles. Watch the webcast 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: Alley-Oop to Aliyah: African American Hoopsters in the Holy Land, 7pm Join David A. Goldstein for a discussion of his book, Alley-Oop to Aliyah: African American Hoopsters in the Holy Land. Alley-Oop to Aliyah is the first book to provide an in-depth exploration and analysis of the experiences of African American basketball players in Israel from the 1970s till today. The book not only deals with basketball and its impact on Israel, but it delves into emotion-laden issues of race, religion, identity, and politics, primarily through the eyes of the players themselves. Watch here. Russia in Recipes and Lore by Darra Goldstein ft. Lea Zeltserman Sunday, December 20, 5pm Darra will share her journey 200 miles north of the Arctic Circle to the Kola Peninsula to explore the true complexities of Russian cuisine during the country’s harsh winters. Her journey allowed her to develop an understanding of how Russian cuisine came into existence and how it has evolved. Watch here. UPCOMING EVENTS
As always, there's something for everyone at the J! Check out these great upcoming events! - Virtual Scholastic Book Fair Through Sunday, December 6 Our Scholastic Book Fair is online this year! Support our school and help your child discover new books, favorite characters, complete series, and more! You'll love the fun new option to shop for Book Fair exclusives directly from the interactive booklist and enjoy free shipping on book-only purchases over $25. Plus, your purchases will earn our Early Childhood Education program Scholastic Dollars, which we will use to buy new books for our students to enjoy for years to come! Shop online here! - SAJE Presents...The Four Things You Never Knew About Judaism Monday, December 7, 12pm Join us next week for Part Two of our amazing SAJE lecture series: The Four Things You Never Knew About Judaism with Lori Palatnik! Lori is the Founding Director of Momentum, an organization that seeks to empower Jewish women. If you missed Part One, you can also buy a ticket to a recording of the lecture. Tickets are $12 per lecture or $20 if you purchase both lectures! Zoom link will be provided upon registration. This event is sponsored by Orren, Patricia, and Jerry Grushkin. Register here. - Sentimental Journey: Exploring the History of American Song Wednesdays in December, 7:30pm, beginning December 9 Following our popular lecture with Gary Negbaur, we are excited to continue the series with an exploration of American music from the 1920s to today! The first lecture will cover The Birth of American Song: Tin Pan Alley & the origins of jazz, blues, and American popular song. Upcoming lectures will include big band, swing, rock n' roll, and more! Tickets are $10 per lecture or $35 for the whole series. Zoom information to follow registration. Register here. - Sunrise Day Camp Toy Drive Through Tuesday, December 8 Help us get our Sunrise Day Camp Staten Island campers in the holiday spirit with our virtual Toy Drive hosted by the David Harris Collection! Your donations will help us purchase toys for children with cancer and their siblings from our Sunrise Day Camp Staten Island programs! The health and safety of our campers is our top priority, and all toys will be shipped directly to their houses. Learn more and donate here. Thank you! - Blood Drive Tuesday, December 8, 11:30am - 4pm at the Bernikow JCC Social Hall Together we shine. Join us on December 8th for a blood drive at the Joan & Alan Bernikow JCC of Staten Island. Please remember to eat, drink, and bring your donor ID card or ID with name and photo. You can register here, or by emailing jmccorry@nybc.org - Sunrise Day Camp Holiday Happy Hour Monday, December 14, 7pm Enjoy a virtual evening of entertainment, cocktails, & holiday cheer! All proceeds will support the Lucille & Jay Chazanoff Sunrise Day Camp-Staten Island, a free camp for kids with cancer & their siblings! The event will feature live virtual entertainment, including an appetizer demo by Chef Ed Canlon and a mixology class by Sal Palvia, featuring Tito's Handmade Vodka! You can also enter to win amazing raffle prizes including a trip to Orlando, Florida, his & hers Modo sunglasses, and a private, in-home tasting experience with Chef Franco Ortega of Italianissimo. We can't wait to see you there! Purchase event and raffle tickets here. This event is presented by Tito's Handmade Vodka, Great Kills Plumbing & Heating Supply, and A-List Janitorial Supplies. - Check out our Fall Program Guide—your guide to everything going on, in-person and virtually, in our community this fall! IN THE NEWS Thanksgiving Pie Deliveries The JCC's Family Solutions to Memory Loss features programs and support for people with Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias, along with their caregivers. Since many of our caregivers and care-receivers are experiencing social isolation and have not seen our JCC staff since March, our Caregiver Support Center staff drove to their homes last week and safely delivered fresh apple and blueberry pies and some masks for Thanksgiving. We are grateful to Shop Rite and Stop & Shop for donating the delicious pies and helping us spread some joy for Thanksgiving! - Staten Island: Stay Strong, Stay Safe With the holidays approaching and positive cases increasing across the island, it's more important than ever that we all do our part to stay safe and strong. Let's keep our community in good health and safeguard one another so that we can all live, work, learn, and play with confidence. To protect yourself and others from COVID-19, be sure to:
- CLLD Grab & Go Meals Update CLLD Grab and Go meals have resumed and will continue to be available through December 31st. If you are in need of assistance, please contact the CLLD office at 718.517.7445. Individuals who have not yet received a meal delivery from the Department for the Aging must call 311 to enroll. WELLNESS Virtual Yoga Class Sundays, 11am-12:15pm Join us for a new virtual yoga class, open to all JCC and CLLD members! The class will meet weekly on Zoom and will include deep relaxation, breathing exercises, and meditation along with the physical practice of yoga. In addition to a yoga mat, we recommend that you also have 2 blankets, a pillow, a strap, and a yoga block or thick book. Join us on Zoom here! - Virtual Chair Yoga Classes Fridays, 10am, beginning December 4 We are excited to bring you a new virtual chair yoga class, open to all JCC and CLLD members! Chair yoga is a gentle, relaxing practice that can help you improve your core strength and balance. Join us on Zoom here. Meeting ID: 951 7046 6404 Password: CLLDFIT - Healthy Aging Webinar Monday, December 14, 1pm Join Julia Glauboch, RN, BSN, for a presentation that addresses common concerns and conditions older adults experience as they age. The presentation will cover topics such as medicine review, staying active, healthy eating, pedestrian safety, and home hazard prevention. The virtual presentation is open to all JCC and CLLD members. If you have any questions, please contact Janice at jsalerno@sijcc.com. Join us on Zoom here. Meeting ID: 986 4887 1508 Passcode: CLLDFIT - Running Around Jerusalem Run, bike, or walk and explore the iconic city of Jerusalem! Whether you're working out at the JCC or at home, you can tune into these videos and follow along with avid runners as they take you around their favorite running routes throughout the city. Since we can't travel and explore now, this is a great way to transport you to Israel, where you'll learn all about Jerusalem's history, culture, and people! Watch here. - HIIT Workout for Seniors This HIIT workout, developed for seniors, focuses on ab strength and cardio! - Ongoing Classes & At-Home Workouts We are so excited to announce several NEW virtual classes open to all CLLD and JCC members! These low-impact classes will help you get moving and stay fit at home! Check out our website for a full schedule of all our virtual wellness programming! Check out our website for a full schedule of all of our virtual wellness programming! Check out this link for a variety of workouts you can do from the comfort of your own home at any time! CULTURAL ARTS If you love our Cultural Arts programs, please consider making a donation here. Your support helps us continue to present world-class entertainment and educational seminars! Did you know? If you miss one of our amazing virtual seminars, you can still purchase a ticket to watch it on demand! Tickets for past and upcoming virtual programs are available here! - SAJE Presents... A Virtual Tour of the Northern Transylvania Holocaust Memorial Museum Tuesday, December 15, 7pm Join us for a virtual tour of the Northern Transylvania Holocaust Memorial Museum. Opened in 2005, the museum is an essential hub for Holocaust education in the region. Its centerpiece is an abandoned—now restored—synagogue originally built in 1876. The tour is sponsored by the Staten Island Holocaust Center in partnership with Congregation B'Nai Jeshurun. The event is free, but we welcome any donations that will help us plan future programs, including enriching Arts & Culture lectures and Holocaust education events like this one. If you would like to donate, you can do so here. To register, please email Sigalit at sgrego@sijcc.com. Zoom information to follow registration. - IlluminArt Productions & the JCC Senior Boomers Ensemble Presents... The Last Day at W.O.R.K Wednesday, December 16, 10:30am & Friday, December 18, 10:30am Join IlluminArt Productions and the JCC Senior Boomers Ensemble for a 40-minute Zoom radio play! In this play, a small-town radio station, W.O.R.K, is signing off the air after 50 years. The station owners, a couple in their 70s, have invited their old favorite acts back for one last nostalgic show. You can tune in to the show live on YouTube here. - December Book Club Meeting Thursday, December 17, 12:30pm Join us at our next virtual Book Club meeting! We will be reading The Body in Question by Jill Ciment. We hope to see you there! Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 818 0872 9601 Password: books - SAJE Presents... Jewish Film Series with Dr. Julia Wagner Sundays, January 3 - February 7, 12pm Over the summer, we enjoyed an amazing lecture series on the Jewish American Princess stereotype in movies with film scholar Dr. Julia Wagner. This time, Dr. Wagner is back for a 5-part Jewish film series, where she'll explore representations of the Jewish experience on screen from early silent films to today, from Hollywood to Israel. We can't wait to kick off the series on January 3 and hope you'll join us virtually, wherever you are! Tickets are $12 per lecture or $50 for the series. Zoom information to follow registration. Learn more about the lecture topics & register here. - SAJE Presents... Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Lecture Series Tuesdays, January 12 & January 19, 2pm Join us for a virtual lecture series on Israel with two outstanding professors from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev! On January 12, Dr. Edo Bar-Zeev will present on How Israel Became a Trailblazer in a Water-Starved World. On January 19, Professor Guy Ben-Porat will discuss Policing Citizens: Minority Policy in Israel. Tickets are $15 per lecture or $25 for both lectures. Zoom information to follow registration. Purchase tickets here. - The Kennedy Center: Gratitude Check out this curated playlist of past Kennedy Center performances, centered on the theme of gratitude. - Ongoing Cultural Arts Classes We miss all of our enriching Cultural Arts classes, but we are so excited to be able to offer some of them virtually! Check out our website for a full schedule of all of our virtual programming! MUSIC Therapeutic Music Experiences Mondays, 4pm, beginning December 14 Join a certified Music Therapist for 10 engaging, virtual sessions where you'll sing, play along, & express your inner musicality. Ages 21 and up. $225 Members; $280 Non-Members. Register here. Zoom invitation to follow registration. If you have any questions, please contact Ela Seeley at ESeeley@SIJCC.com - Music Institute Open for In-Person Lessons The Dorothy Delson Kuhn Music Institute has officially re-opened for individual, in-person instrumental lessons! Lessons will take place on weekdays, Monday through Friday, between 3pm-7pm. Spaces are limited, so make sure to register early. Sign up here! All lessons will follow CDC guidelines. Read more about precautions we are taking to ensure the health and safety of our students and staff here. We look forward to seeing our musicians in person again soon! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ela Seeley at ESeeley@sijcc.com. - Scholarship Opportunities We have several scholarship opportunities available for deserving music students! Partial scholarships are open to students entering grades 5-12 who have some prior training on their instrument. Our Harmony Club scholarship program is open to highly motivated students in grades 9-12. “Harmony Club” students will take free private lessons and ensemble classes. Students will also participate in master classes, and solo and group recitals. This program is made possible through a grant from UJA-Federation of New York. To apply for scholarship programs, please email a 1-2 minute performance audition video to Ela Seeley, Music Institute Director, at eseeley@SIJCC.com. Learn more about the programs here. - Global Ode to Joy Join musicians around the world as they celebrate Beethoven's 250th birthday with special performances of "Ode to Joy." Tune in tonight at 7:30pm here. KIDS AND FAMILIES National Cookie Day Tomorrow is National Cookie Day! Celebrate by baking cookies together and talking about emotions with this recipe from PBS Kids! SOCIAL SERVICES Connect to Recovery Check out this great SILive feature on Connect to Recovery! Connect to Recovery is our one-stop shop for all of resources you need to help you through these difficult times. For more information about Connect to Recovery services, contact Carolyn at COVID19@sijcc.com or 718.475.5264. - COVID-19 Bereavement Support Group New group forming soon UJA-Federation of New York’s Partners in Caring presents a virtual Covid-19 bereavement support group for family caregivers. Please contact Karen Factor at KFactor@sijcc.com or 718.508.3884 to register. - Family Solutions to Memory Loss: Weekly Zoom Chats Thursdays, 6pm, through December 10 The JCC's Family Solutions to Memory Loss program is offering weekly Zoom chats for individuals with memory loss and their caregivers. Participants will chat virtually with speech-language pathology graduate students and NYS licensed supervisors and participate in in fun memory-related activities! For more information and to sign up, please contact Stefanie Schechter at 718.475.5244 or sschechter@sijcc.com - Volunteer for the JCC's Kosher Food Pantry Since the pandemic began, our Kosher Food Pantry has been serving 4-5 times its typical recipients. With such an increase in need for food assistance, we also need additional volunteers to help us feed local families. Volunteers can help with various jobs including distribution to families, stocking shelves, packing food packages, and more. Please contact Neshama Marcus at nmarcus@SIJCC.com or 718.475.5228 if you would like to help. Thank you! - Free ESL and HSE Classes If you need assistance with the English Language, you should take advantage of this FREE Program on Staten Island! We offer online morning and night classes, and our staff is always here to help get you where you need to be! Come and join us for a great opportunity to advance your language skills! If you have any questions, please call us at 718.508.3885 If you are looking to get your high school equivalency diploma, you can join our online program for free!* Call us at 718.508.3895 Or email us at hcirnigliaro@sijcc.com for more information *Students must be 18 years old or older, and no longer enrolled in High School - Online Learning for Career Development The New York State Department of Labor has partnered with Coursera to offer free online courses that can help you build your skills and advance your career. Learn more and register here. COMMUNITY EVENTS If you're interested in listing your community event or advertising in J at Home, please contact Allison Cohen at ACohen@sijcc.com. - Be sure to check out these additional programs from our friends at other organizations around the country! TODAY: Disciplining in Trying Times: Back to Basics, 8:30pm Join Rick Lavoie, author and expert on special education as he teaches reliable tools to help children adapt and thrive in a changing world. You will learn how to use positive feedback to change behavior, how to deal with children's anxiety, and how to view behavior through a developmental lens. Register here. Why Parents Matter: Implications for Parental Involvement in Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention Monday, December 7, 4pm Join the CUNY community for a webinar co-sponsored by Baruch College, City College, College of Staten Island, John Jay and Lehman College to learn the importance of parental involvement in substance misuse prevention. This webinar will feature expert Dr. Rob Turrisi who will be discussing the connection of parental involvement and alcohol and drug prevention. 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: Long Way Home: Cameron Douglas Discusses Family and Redemption with Heather Reisman, 8pm A moving, shocking, and inspiring story detailing Cameron Douglas’s struggle to regain his dignity, humanity, and place in society after many years of drug abuse and almost eight years in prison. Watch here. Parenting in the time of COVID with Dr. Berzen ft. Naomi Parness Monday, December 7, 9pm Trying to be patient with the schoolwork, overwhelmed with demands for your time, and struggling to juggle work? Join Dr. Berzen to discuss parenting strategies to help you slow down, connect and enjoy family time. Watch here. Alley-Oop to Aliyah: African American Hoopsters in the Holy Land Tuesday, December 8, 7pm Join David A. Goldstein for a discussion of his book, Alley-Oop to Aliyah: African American Hoopsters in the Holy Land. Alley-Oop to Aliyah is the first book to provide an in-depth exploration and analysis of the experiences of African American basketball players in Israel from the 1970s till today. The book not only deals with basketball and its impact on Israel, but it delves into emotion-laden issues of race, religion, identity, and politics, primarily through the eyes of the players themselves. Watch here. UPCOMING EVENTS
As always, there's something for everyone at the J! Check out these great upcoming events! - Hanukkah & Christmas Favorites: A Virtual Family Concert by the Auerbach-Pierce Duo Sunday, December 6, 6pm Join us for a live, virtual concert by violinist Dan Auerbach & pianist Joshua Pierce! The duo will perform beloved Hanukkah and Christmas songs! Tickets are $10 per household and can be purchased here. Zoom information to follow registration. - Virtual Scholastic Book Fair Through Sunday, December 6 Our Scholastic Book Fair is online this year! Support our school and help your child discover new books, favorite characters, complete series, and more! You'll love the fun new option to shop for Book Fair exclusives directly from the interactive booklist and enjoy free shipping on book-only purchases over $25. Plus, your purchases will earn our Early Childhood Education program Scholastic Dollars, which we will use to buy new books for our students to enjoy for years to come! Shop online here! - SAJE Presents...The Four Things You Never Knew About Judaism Monday, December 7, 12pm Join us next week for Part Two of our amazing SAJE lecture series: The Four Things You Never Knew About Judaism with Lori Palatnik! Lori is the Founding Director of Momentum, an organization that seeks to empower Jewish women. If you missed Part One, you can also buy a ticket to a recording of the lecture. Tickets are $12 per lecture or $20 if you purchase both lectures! Zoom link will be provided upon registration. This event is sponsored by Orren, Patricia, and Jerry Grushkin. Register here. - Sunrise Day Camp Toy Drive Through Tuesday, December 8 Help us get our Sunrise Day Camp Staten Island campers in the holiday spirit with our virtual Toy Drive hosted by the David Harris Collection! Your donations will help us purchase toys for children with cancer and their siblings from our Sunrise Day Camp Staten Island programs! The health and safety of our campers is our top priority, and all toys will be shipped directly to their houses. Learn more and donate here. Thank you! - Sunrise Day Camp Holiday Happy Hour Monday, December 14, 7pm Enjoy a virtual evening of entertainment, cocktails, & holiday cheer! All proceeds will support the Lucille & Jay Chazanoff Sunrise Day Camp-Staten Island, a free camp for kids with cancer & their siblings! The event will feature live virtual entertainment, including an appetizer demo by Chef Ed Canlon and a mixology class by Sal Palvia, featuring Tito's Handmade Vodka! You can also enter to win amazing raffle prizes including a trip to Orlando, Florida, his & hers Modo sunglasses, and a private, in-home tasting experience with Chef Franco Ortega of Italianissimo. We can't wait to see you there! Purchase event and raffle tickets here. This event is presented by Tito's Handmade Vodka, Great Kills Plumbing & Heating Supply, and A-List Janitorial Supplies. - Check out our Fall Program Guide—your guide to everything going on, in-person and virtually, in our community this fall! IN THE NEWS Connect to Recovery Check out this great SILive feature on Connect to Recovery! Connect to Recovery is our one-stop shop for all of resources you need to help you through these difficult times. For more information about Connect to Recovery services, contact Carolyn at COVID19@sijcc.com or 718.475.5264. - Celebrating Thanksgiving with Our Community After School Programs Last week, we distributed Thanksgiving food to families from our SONYC at Eagle Academy and Beacon at I.S. 49 after school programs. We are grateful to our volunteers and staff for helping us support local families during the holidays! - CLLD Grab & Go Meals Update CLLD Grab and Go meals have resumed and will continue to be available through December 31st. If you are in need of assistance, please contact the CLLD office at 718.517.7445. Individuals who have not yet received a meal delivery from the Department for the Aging must call 311 to enroll. WELLNESS Virtual Yoga Class Sundays, 11am-12:15pm Join us for a new virtual yoga class, open to all JCC and CLLD members! The class will meet weekly on Zoom and will include deep relaxation, breathing exercises, and meditation along with the physical practice of yoga. In addition to a yoga mat, we recommend that you also have 2 blankets, a pillow, a strap, and a yoga block or thick book. Join us on Zoom here! - Virtual Chair Yoga Classes Fridays, 10am, beginning December 4 We are excited to bring you a new virtual chair yoga class, open to all JCC and CLLD members! Chair yoga is a gentle, relaxing practice that can help you improve your core strength and balance. Join us on Zoom here. Meeting ID: 951 7046 6404 Password: CLLDFIT - Healthy Aging Webinar Monday, December 14, 1pm Join Julia Glauboch, RN, BSN, for a presentation that addresses common concerns and conditions older adults experience as they age. The presentation will cover topics such as medicine review, staying active, healthy eating, pedestrian safety, and home hazard prevention. The virtual presentation is open to all JCC and CLLD members. If you have any questions, please contact Janice at jsalerno@sijcc.com. Join us on Zoom here. Meeting ID: 986 4887 1508 Passcode: CLLDFIT - Beginners Boxing Workout Learn the basics of boxing with this short workout that will help you burn calories and build strength! - Ongoing Classes & At-Home Workouts We are so excited to announce several NEW virtual classes open to all CLLD and JCC members! These low-impact classes will help you get moving and stay fit at home! Check out our website for a full schedule of all our virtual wellness programming! Check out our website for a full schedule of all of our virtual wellness programming! Check out this link for a variety of workouts you can do from the comfort of your own home at any time! ARTS AND CULTURE If you love our Cultural Arts programs, please consider making a donation here. Your support helps us continue to present world-class entertainment and educational seminars! Did you know? If you miss one of our amazing virtual seminars, you can still purchase a ticket to watch it on demand! Tickets for past and upcoming virtual programs are available here! - SAJE Presents... A Virtual Tour of the Northern Transylvania Holocaust Memorial Museum Tuesday, December 15, 7pm Join us for a virtual tour of the Northern Transylvania Holocaust Memorial Museum. Opened in 2005, the museum is an essential hub for Holocaust education in the region. Its centerpiece is an abandoned—now restored—synagogue originally built in 1876. The tour is sponsored by the Staten Island Holocaust Center in partnership with Congregation B'Nai Jeshurun. The event is free, but we welcome any donations that will help us plan future programs, including enriching Arts & Culture lectures and Holocaust education events like this one. If you would like to donate, you can do so here. To register, please email Sigalit at sgrego@sijcc.com. Zoom information to follow registration. - IlluminArt Productions & the JCC Senior Boomers Ensemble Presents... The Last Day at W.O.R.K Wednesday, December 16, 10:30am & Friday, December 18, 10:30am Join IlluminArt Productions and the JCC Senior Boomers Ensemble for a 40-minute Zoom radio play! In this play, a small-town radio station, W.O.R.K, is signing off the air after 50 years. The station owners, a couple in their 70s, have invited their old favorite acts back for one last nostalgic show. You can tune in to the show live on YouTube here. - December Book Club Meeting Thursday, December 17, 12:30pm Join us at our next virtual Book Club meeting! We will be reading The Body in Question by Jill Ciment. We hope to see you there! Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 818 0872 9601 Password: books - SAJE Presents... Jewish Film Series with Dr. Julia Wagner Sundays, January 3 - February 7, 12pm Over the summer, we enjoyed an amazing lecture series on the Jewish American Princess stereotype in movies with film scholar Dr. Julia Wagner. This time, Dr. Wagner is back for a 5-part Jewish film series, where she'll explore representations of the Jewish experience on screen from early silent films to today, from Hollywood to Israel. We can't wait to kick off the series on January 3 and hope you'll join us virtually, wherever you are! Tickets are $12 per lecture or $50 for the series. Zoom information to follow registration. Learn more about the lecture topics & register here. - SAJE Presents... Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Lecture Series Tuesdays, January 12 & January 19, 2pm Join us for a virtual lecture series on Israel with two outstanding professors from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev! On January 12, Dr. Edo Bar-Zeev will present on How Israel Became a Trailblazer in a Water-Starved World. On January 19, Professor Guy Ben-Port will discuss Policing Citizens: Minority Policy in Israel. Tickets are $15 per lecture or $25 for both lectures. Zoom information to follow registration. Purchase tickets here. - Dance with the Rockettes The world-famous Rockettes lead a virtual dance class on Instagram Live on Wednesdays at 3pm! Tune in here and start practicing those high kicks! - Ongoing Cultural Arts Classes We miss all of our enriching Cultural Arts classes, but we are so excited to be able to offer some of them virtually! Check out our website for a full schedule of all of our virtual programming! MUSIC Therapeutic Music Experiences Mondays, 4pm, beginning December 14 Join a certified Music Therapist for 10 engaging, virtual sessions where you'll sing, play along, & express your inner musicality. Ages 21 and up. $225 Members; $280 Non-Members. Register here. Zoom invitation to follow registration. If you have any questions, please contact Ela Seeley at ESeeley@SIJCC.com - Music Institute Open for In-Person Lessons The Dorothy Delson Kuhn Music Institute has officially re-opened for individual, in-person instrumental lessons! Lessons will take place on weekdays, Monday through Friday, between 3pm-7pm. Spaces are limited, so make sure to register early. Sign up here! All lessons will follow CDC guidelines. Read more about precautions we are taking to ensure the health and safety of our students and staff here. We look forward to seeing our musicians in person again soon! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ela Seeley at ESeeley@sijcc.com. - Scholarship Opportunities We have several scholarship opportunities available for deserving music students! Partial scholarships are open to students entering grades 5-12 who have some prior training on their instrument. Our Harmony Club scholarship program is open to highly motivated students in grades 9-12. “Harmony Club” students will take free private lessons and ensemble classes. Students will also participate in master classes, and solo and group recitals. This program is made possible through a grant from UJA-Federation of New York. To apply for scholarship programs, please email a 1-2 minute performance audition video to Ela Seeley, Music Institute Director, at eseeley@SIJCC.com. Learn more about the programs here. - A Sonnet for the Season: Exploring Vivaldi’s Four Seasons Wednesday, December 2, 11am Explore the music and compositional process of Antonio Vivaldi’s Four Seasons with a performance and discussion by New York Philharmonic Violinist Anna Rabinova and New York Philharmonic Teaching Artist Zeynep Alpan. Observe and experience how Vivaldi brings the words of seasonally inspired sonnets to life through sounds and techniques performed by instruments in the string section. Lincoln Center Moments is a free performance-based program specially designed for individuals with dementia and their caregivers. Join us as we bring Lincoln Center's unparalleled artistry to an intimate and supported setting. Each program includes a performance, followed by activities facilitated by educators and music therapists exploring the work through discussion, movement, music, and art-making. Register here. KIDS AND FAMILIES DO Try This at Home! The Lemelson Center for the Study of Innovation and Invention at the Smithsonian Institute has put together some cool resources for aspiring inventors! Check them out here! SOCIAL SERVICES COVID-19 Bereavement Support Group New group forming soon UJA-Federation of New York’s Partners in Caring presents a virtual Covid-19 bereavement support group for family caregivers. Please contact Karen Factor at KFactor@sijcc.com or 718.508.3884 to register. - Family Solutions to Memory Loss: Weekly Zoom Chats Thursdays, 6pm, through December 10 The JCC's Family Solutions to Memory Loss program is offering weekly Zoom chats for individuals with memory loss and their caregivers. Participants will chat virtually with speech-language pathology graduate students and NYS licensed supervisors and participate in in fun memory-related activities! For more information and to sign up, please contact Stefanie Schechter at 718.475.5244 or sschechter@sijcc.com - Volunteer for the JCC's Kosher Food Pantry Since the pandemic began, our Kosher Food Pantry has been serving 4-5 times its typical recipients. With such an increase in need for food assistance, we also need additional volunteers to help us feed local families. Volunteers can help with various jobs including distribution to families, stocking shelves, packing food packages, and more. Please contact Neshama Marcus at nmarcus@SIJCC.com or 718.475.5228 if you would like to help. Thank you! - Free ESL and HSE Classes If you need assistance with the English Language, you should take advantage of this FREE Program on Staten Island! We offer online morning and night classes, and our staff is always here to help get you where you need to be! Come and join us for a great opportunity to advance your language skills! If you have any questions, please call us at 718.508.3885 If you are looking to get your high school equivalency diploma, you can join our online program for free!* Call us at 718.508.3895 Or email us at hcirnigliaro@sijcc.com for more information *Students must be 18 years old or older, and no longer enrolled in High School - Online Learning for Career Development The New York State Department of Labor has partnered with Coursera to offer free online courses that can help you build your skills and advance your career. Learn more and register here. COMMUNITY EVENTS If you're interested in listing your community event or advertising in J at Home, please contact Allison Cohen at ACohen@sijcc.com. - Be sure to check out these additional programs from our friends at other organizations around the country! Disciplining in Trying Times: Back to Basics Thursday, December 3, 8:30pm Join Rick Lavoie, author and expert on special education as he teaches reliable tools to help children adapt and thrive in a changing world. You will learn how to use positive feedback to change behavior, how to deal with children's anxiety, and how to view behavior through a developmental lens. Register here. Why Parents Matter: Implications for Parental Involvement in Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention Monday, December 7, 4pm Join the CUNY community for a webinar co-sponsored by Baruch College, City College, College of Staten Island, John Jay and Lehman College to learn the importance of parental involvement in substance misuse prevention. This webinar will feature expert Dr. Rob Turrisi who will be discussing the connection of parental involvement and alcohol and drug prevention. 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! Long Way Home: Cameron Douglas Discusses Family and Redemption with Heather Reisman Thursday, December 3, 8pm A moving, shocking, and inspiring story detailing Cameron Douglas’s struggle to regain his dignity, humanity, and place in society after many years of drug abuse and almost eight years in prison. Watch here. |
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LocationSBERNIKOW/MID-ISLAND
1466 Manor Road Staten Island, NY 10314 718.475.5200 ABERLIN/NORTH SHORE
485 Victory Blvd Staten Island, NY 10301 718.475.5290 |
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1297 Arthur Kill Road Staten Island, NY 10312 718.475.5270 BERMAN EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
2221 Richmond Ave. Staten Island, NY 10314 718.475.5100 |
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