Today is Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day. We will never forget those we lost in the Holocaust and we strive to continue to take care of our survivors, especially during these difficult times.
UPCOMING EVENTS As always, there's something for everyone at the J! Check out these great upcoming events! - Music Making for Families featuring Music with Patrick Sunday, April 11, 11am Join Mr. Patrick, his guitar, and his silly puppet friends for a fun-filled, family-friendly music class! Tickets are $10 and can be purchased here. Zoom information to follow registration. - JCC Day Camp: In-Person Open House Sunday, April 11, 2-4pm, Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds Join us for our first In-Person Open House on April 11 to find out why JCC Day Camp is the right choice for your family this summer! Masks are required and social distancing will be observed. Already decided on our camp? Register here today! - SAJE Presents..."Toward a Feminist Interpretation of the Akedah": A Lecture by Dr. Wendy Zierler Monday, April 12, 7pm Where can one find the story of the biblical Sarah in the story of the Akedah, Abraham's binding of his son Isaac? Using the tools of feminist theory and midrash, Dr. Zierler of Hebrew Union College will examine the "presence of Sarah's absence" and offer a distinctive reframing of the well-known story of Genesis 22. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased here. Zoom information to follow registration. - Diabetes Health Town Hall Tuesday, April 13, 7pm Join us for a virtual Town Hall on diabetes health, co-sponsored by Richmond University Medical Center. Dr. Philip Otterbeck of RUMC will provide an overview of diabetes, treatment, and self-management tips for dealing with Type 1 or 2 diabetes. Join us on Zoom here. Meeting ID: 987 9346 9853 Password: CLLDSP - Music for Healing Wednesday, April 14, 1pm-1:45pm Feeling stressed or overwhelmed? Join Joelle Cohen, MT-BC, for a creative, healing music experience on Zoom! Use any household instruments you may have (wooden spoons, plastic containers, rice in a water bottle, keys, etc) or just hands for clapping! Register for FREE here. Zoom information to follow registration. - A Gracie Mansion Conservancy Virtual Art Tour... "Catalyst: Art and Social Justice" Wednesday, April 14, 2:30pm Join us for a virtual tour of an art exhibition housed at Gracie Mansion! The tour will highlight works by New York artists & activists since 1960, celebrating the power of art to spark change & spur progress. *Limited tickets available* Tickets are $10 and can be purchased here. Zoom information will be sent to registered participants one week before the tour. - SAJE Presents... Rethinking Meir Kahane in the 21st Century: A Lecture by Shaul Magid, Dartmouth College Wednesday, April 14, 7pm In this lecture, Shaul Magid, Distinguished Fellow in Jewish Studies at Dartmouth College, will explore Meir Kahane's program for American Jews and analyze his continued influence on American Jewry more than thirty years after his death. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased here. Zoom information to follow registration. - Check out our Program Guide—your guide to everything going on, in-person and virtually, in our community! IN THE NEWS Group Ex Classes Are Back! Group exercise classes are back! From yoga to HIIT, and a mix of indoor and outdoor options, there is something for everyone. Check out the schedule and reserve a slot here. Fitness Center and Indoor Pool slots for April 12 - April 18 are now open! Sign up for a Fitness Center slot here. Sign up for an Indoor Pool slot here. - Teen Celebrates Bat Mitzvah with Fundraiser for JCC’s Seniors in Need Thirteen-year-old Tzipora Guttman is celebrating her Bat Mitzvah by raising money for our program to feed seniors in need, including Holocaust survivors. This cause is especially close to her heart, as her paternal grandparents were both Holocaust survivors. We are so proud of Tzipora and grateful that she is thinking of our seniors. You can read all about Tzipora's project here and support her efforts to feed Staten Island seniors in need by donating here! - Autism Awareness Day Last week, our Day Hab participants and staff wore blue in honor of Autism Awareness Day. At the JCC, we pride ourselves on being a caring community where everyone is included! - COVID-19 Testing and Vaccines Need a COVID test? Find testing sites near you here. Learn more about the COVID-19 vaccines by watching our virtual Town Hall with RUMC's Dr. Otterbeck here. Click here to sign up here to be notified of new pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinics. We will let you know about clinics as we hear of them. You can also find vaccine locations near you here. New York City is providing in-home COVID-19 vaccinations (Johnson & Johnson) to eligible NYC residents who are fully homebound, have not already been vaccinated, and do not already have access to a vaccination program. If you believe you are eligible, please fill out this form. The City will use this information to call back to further discuss your eligibility for the program. SUNRISE DAY CAMP Touchstone Crystals for Sunrise Check out this online fundraiser for Sunrise Day Camp-Staten Island! When you purchase Touchstone Crystal jewelry from the link above, including this beautiful sunflower necklace, 20% of all proceeds will support our amazing campers! When you make a purchase, you'll also be entered to win a prize. - Register for SunriseWALKS Register for our virtual SunriseWALKS celebration to help us give summer back to children with cancer and their siblings! SPECIAL EVENTS 12th Annual Nancy Avis L'Dor V'Dor Awards Thursday, April 22, 7pm Join us virtually as we honor four extraordinary women and continue the legacy of Nancy Avis. Proceeds from the event will benefit the JCC's Families in Need COVID-19 Emergency Fund. This year, we are pleased to honor Ilene Pappert, Ruth Greenwald, Stephanie Feldman, and Natalie DeVito. Tickets are complimentary, but preregistration is required. Acknowledge our honorees with a journal ad or sponsor the event here. - 41st Annual Golf & Tennis Classic Presented by IDB Bank Monday, July 12 We hope you’ll join us at our 41st Annual Golf & Tennis Classic on Monday, July 12th! All funds raised at this event allow us to award camp scholarships to children who are desperately in need. Your support will directly impact Staten Island families who need our help the most. Support the event by buying tickets, sponsorships, or raffle tickets here. WELLNESS Exercises for Arthritis Check out this article on the importance of exercise for those dealing with arthritis, along with the best types of exercises you can do to improve symptoms. - Ongoing Classes & At-Home Workouts Check out our virtual classes, open to all CLLD and JCC members! These low-impact classes will help you get moving and stay fit at home! Check out our website for a full schedule of all our virtual wellness programming! SPORTS Core 24 Basketball Academy Programs Sign up for basketball programs here! - Gymnastics Register for gymnastics here! For more information, please contact Mary Fontana at 917.975.5347 or mfontana@sijcc.com. AQUATICS Lifeguard Re-Certification Courses Complete your re-certification for Lifeguard Training without needing to take the full content course again. Sign up here. ARTS AND CULTURE Did you know? If you missed any of the lectures or programs, you can also purchase access to a recording on demand by buying a ticket! Learn more here. - The Tattooed Torah: Film Screening and Panel Discussion Sunday, April 18, 6pm-7:30pm We are proud to partner with the Boulder JCC to present a FREE program in honor of Yom HaShoah. Join us for a free screening of the award-winning animated short film, "The Tattooed Torah," followed by a panel discussion with the filmmakers and narrator Ed Asner. "The Tattooed Torah" is a profound story of love, bonds across generations, tradition, resilience, and above all – a story of hope. Check out the trailer here. Register for free here. Zoom information to follow registration. - SAJE Presents... Derfner Judaica Museum: Impressions of Eastern Europe Tuesday, April 20, 1pm Enjoy a special look at prints from the Derfner Judaica Museum's permanent collection, including lithographs, etchings, engravings and woodcuts by Eastern European artists who participated in some of the most significant art movements of the 20th century. Register here. Donations are suggested. Zoom information to follow registration. - SAJE Presents... Jewish Composers: A Lecture Series by Deborah Rosengaus, Mezzo Soprano Wednesdays, April 21 - May 12, 7pm We are excited to present a new lecture series on Jewish Composers with Deborah Rosengaus, Mezzo Soprano. This series celebrates Jewish composers from around the world, including many whose works were suppressed by the Nazis. We will listen to works by Hahn, Mendelssohn, Mahler, Bernstein, Copland, Weill, and Meyerbeer—from household names to those only now starting to receive the recognition they deserve. Tickets are $12 per lecture or $40 for the series and can be purchased here. Zoom information to follow registration. - April Virtual Book Club Meeting Thursday, April 22, 12:30pm We are excited to have author Roberta Seret join us for a discussion of her books, Gift of Diamonds and Love Odyssey. Join us on Zoom here. Meeting ID: 834 7608 4132 Passcode: books - SAJE Presents... Shtisel: Freudian Readings of the Hit Israeli Series with Dr. Julia Wagner Sundays, April 25 & May 2, 12-1pm EST/ 5-6pm BST This series is sponsored by Susan and Andrew Hirsch. Shtisel tells stories of love and loss in an Israeli ultra-Orthodox Jewish community. In this 2-part lecture series, Dr. Wagner will explore the first 2 seasons of Shtisel through a Freudian perspective, enriching our understanding of the emotional drama and its phenomenal audience appeal. No prior reading is necessary but familiarity with Shtisel (seasons 1 & 2) is recommended. Learn more and register here. Tickets are $12 per lecture or $20 for the series. Zoom information to follow registration. - Celebrating the Remarkable: Dr. Ruth K. Westheimer Sunday, April 25, 1pm We are pleased to partner with American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, to honor Dr. Ruth K. Westheimer as she receives her first honorary doctorate from an Israeli university. From orphan of the Holocaust, to sniper in the Israeli Haganah, to removing sexual stigmas, Dr. Ruth K. Westheimer has spent her life breaking the glass ceiling and paving the way for the next generation of strong women. Register for this free virtual event here. - SAJE Presents... The Bible in Our Hands: A Virtual Lecture by Professor Gary A. Rendsburg Monday, April 26, 7pm Join us on April 26 for "The Bible in Our Hands," the first in a new series of virtual lectures by Professor Gary A. Rendsburg, Distinguished Professor in the Department of Jewish Studies at Rutgers University. Tickets are $15 per lecture or $35 for the series of 3 lectures and can be purchased here. Zoom information to follow registration. - SAJE Presents... Journey to Jewish Rome: A Virtual Tour Tuesday, May 4, 12pm - 2pm Join tour guide and art historian Micaela Pavoncello as she introduces us to the rich history and culture of Jewish Rome! Explore the neighborhood home to the oldest Jewish community in all of Europe, visit a famous 200-year old Jewish Bakery, and hear stories from a local guide that won't be found in a travel book! Tickets are $20 and can be purchased here. Zoom information to follow registration. - SAJE Presents... Never Alone: A Conversation with Natan Sharansky & Gil Troy, Moderated by Amy Posner Wednesday, May 26, 7pm This event is co-sponsored by Hillel at CSI and presented in collaboration with... Arden Heights Boulevard Jewish Center, Congregation B'Nai Jeshurun, Jewish Russian Learning Center, Congregation Toras Emes of Staten Island, Wagner College Holocaust Center, Aur Torah Sephardic Minyan. Join us for a conversation with Israeli politician and human rights activist Natan Sharansky and historian Gil Troy about their new book, Never Alone. Never Alone is a classic account of courage, integrity, and most of all, belonging. The conversation will be moderated by Amy Posner, Executive Director of Hillel at the College of Staten Island. Tickets are $25 and include the link to the virtual event, a copy of Never Alone with a signed bookplate, and delivery of the book. *Note: Book must be purchased from the JCC in order to receive Zoom link for event. Purchase tickets here. Donations are welcome. - Resources for Teaching the Holocaust The Jewish Education Project has curated an important guide to Holocaust education, which includes links to resources at Yad Vashem, the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, the Anne Frank House, and more. - Ongoing Cultural Arts Classes We miss all of our enriching Cultural Arts classes, but we are so excited to be able to offer some of them virtually! Check out our website for a full schedule of all of our virtual programming! MUSIC Music Institute Open for In-Person Lessons The Dorothy Delson Kuhn Music Institute offers both in-person and virtual lessons for students of all ages and a variety of instruments! As one of our youngest students shows us in this video, you can even learn all the piano notes in just two lessons with our instructors! Learn more and sign up for lessons here! - A Musical Tribute for Yom HaShoah In this video, Portland Chamber Music performs music composed by musicians and composers who were imprisoned and killed during the Holocaust, including James Simon, Gideon Klein, Erwin Schulhoff, Olivier Messiaen, and Leo Smit. The performance is followed by a conversation with Holocaust survivor Ruth Bolliger. KIDS AND FAMILIES Book List: Holocaust Books for Young Readers Books about the Holocaust can facilitate important conversations and help us teach the next generation so that they never forget. The Holocaust & Human Rights Education Center has compiled a list of books about the Holocaust for children of all ages. CAMP Register for Camp! Summer will be here before you know it! Register for camp today! You can also register for our specialty camps—basketball, soccer, gymnastics, aquatics, and performing arts--here! - The Weekly Schmooze: Catapult Summer Learning Experience This summer, we are partnering with Catapult Learning to offer our campers a free, optional learning program. This program, which will include 2 weekly sessions (one math, one literacy), is an amazing opportunity to compensate for the loss of learning that many students have experienced during the pandemic. Check out our Weekly Schmooze Blog to learn more about this program, available at no additional cost to our camp families through the generosity of UJA-Federation! - Camp Directors Instagram Takeover Our latest Camp Directors Instagram Takeover was all about K'Ton Ton, our youngest division! Check out the video here! Be sure to follow us on Instagram to learn all about our Teen Division on Sunday! SOCIAL SERVICES Caregivers Weekly Zoom Chat Thursdays, now through June, 4:15pm - 5pm We are offering FREE Weekly Zoom Chats for individuals with memory loss and their caregivers! Chat with speech-language pathology graduate students and participate in fun memory-related activities! For more information and to register, contact Stefanie Schechter at 718.475.5244 or SSchechter@sijcc.com - Free ESL and HSE Classes We offer free, online ESL classes to help advance your language skills! Please call us at 718.508.3885. Get your high school equivalency diploma online for free!* Call us at 718.508.3895 or email hcirnigliaro@sijcc.com for more information. *Students must be 18 years old or older, and no longer enrolled in High School COMMUNITY EVENTS If you're interested in listing your community event or advertising in J at Home, please contact Allison Cohen at ACohen@sijcc.com. - Be sure to check out these additional programs from our friends at other organizations around the country! TODAY: Legacies of the Holocaust: Anti-Semitism in the 20th and 21st Centuries, 6pm Please join us for this special Yom HaShoah program, presented by Dr. Amy Simon of Michigan State University. Dr. Simon will explore the legacy of the hatred of Jews during the Holocaust and how and why it continues to impact the globe. She will also address the current impact of the evolution of anti-Semitism on perceptions of Zionism and anti-Zionism. Register here. TODAY: Sports as a Microcosm of Society: Race and Antisemitism, 9:30pm Join the Addison-Penzak JCC of Silicon Valley for a viewing of the movie Race about African American athlete Jesse Owens' 1936 Olympic victories in Nazi Germany, followed by a panel discussion in observance of Holocaust Remembrance Day. Register here. All the Horrors of War: A Jewish Girl, a British Doctor, and the Liberation of Bergen-Belsen Friday, April 9, 6pm Please join us tomorrow at 6pm as we join the Arden Heights Boulevard Jewish Center—CAI virtually to commemorate Yom HaShoah. Author Bernice Lerner will speak about her new book, All the Horrors of War: A Jewish Girl, a British Doctor, and the Liberation of Bergen-Belsen. Join us on Zoom. Meeting ID: 856 4265 8627 Password: AHBJC-CAI UJA-Federation Events in Honor of Yom HaZikaron and Yom Ha'Atzmaut April Check out this list of virtual events celebrating the establishment of the Jewish homeland and paying respects to the fallen. Celebrating 73 Years of Religious Diversity in Israel Thursday, April 15, 9:30am Join AJC New York, AJC Project Interchange, and the Marlene Meyerson JCC of Manhattan for a Yom Ha’atzmaut program celebrating 73 years of religious diversity in Israel. Hear from Rabbi David Rosen, AJC Director, International and Interreligious Affairs, Christopher White, National Correspondent, National Catholic Reporter, and Dr. Saba Soomekh, Associate Director, AJC Los Angeles and Scholar of Religious Studies as they reflect on the many facets of religious life in Israel. Register here. Patrol Borough Staten Island Community Job Fair Saturday, April 17, 12pm-4pm, Clove Lakes Park Basketball Courts Stop by the PBSI Community Job Fair to meet with companies that are hiring, as well as continuing education and training programs. Israeli Dance & Music Convention Sunday, April 18 Join the Rady JCC in Winnipeg for a virtual dance & music convention! In honor of Yom Ha’Atzmaut and the incredible contributions that Israel has made to the world of cultural arts, this full-day virtual event will feature workshops with renowned choreographers and musicians from around the world. Learn more and register here. Stars of David from Around the World by Moy Volcovich Tuesday, April 27, 7:30pm Join the Schenectady JCC for a virtual exhibit and talk by award-winning photographer Moy Volcovich. Check out the virtual exhibit here and register for the talk 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! Yom HaZikaron: The Power of Jewish Peoplehood Through Personal and Collective Mourning Tuesday, April 13, 8pm Listen to an intimate conversation about loss and the healing power of personal and collective mourning as shared by Israelis who know the heartache and anguish from their own experiences. Watch here. Yom HaAtzmaut: Moments of Pride Through Israeli Innovation Wednesday, April 14, 8pm On the eve of Israel’s 73rd independence celebration, the program will open with a virtual tour of the Peres Center for Peace and Innovation and an interview with Chemi Peres, the chairman of the Center’s board and the co-founder and managing general partner of Pitango venture capital fund, which invests widely in the technology field, from IT to medicine. The program will also spotlight the country’s undeniable culture of innovation and its ability to overcome obstacles, by visiting three Israeli enterprises and hearing from their founders about how each built the business and what North American Jews can learn from their experiences. Watch here.
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