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In observance of Rosh Hashanah, all JCC programs will be closed from Friday, September 18 at 3pm to Sunday, September 20. L'Shana Tovah! - TODAY: SAJE Presents...The Beginnings of Christianity Through Judaism Part Two, 7pm We're really enjoying our latest SAJE lecture series on the Beginnings of Christianity Through Judaism with Peter Whitehouse. We hope you'll join us tomorrow for Part Two, The Romans Meet Their Enemy... (And It's Their Own Shadow). You won't want to miss it but if you do, you can also purchase access to a recording of the lecture on demand by buying a ticket! Purchase tickets here. - Rosh Hashanah Baking Demo We had so much fun at our Rosh Hashanah Baking Demo with Sherry Sabbagh of C&J Bakehouse over the weekend! If you missed it and want to learn how to make some delicious apple desserts in time for Rosh Hashanah, click here for the recipes and video demonstration! - Day Hab Meal Deliveries Some of our Day Hab participants recently assisted with Meals on Wheels food deliveries to those in need around our Staten Island community. Way to go! - Fall Programming at the J Have you checked out our Fall Program Guide yet? This is your guide to everything going on, in-person and virtually, in our community this fall. As always, there's something for everyone at the J! - U.S. Census 2020 Have you filled out the census yet? If not, now is the time to do it! The deadline is September 30th, and it is vital that we are ALL counted to secure funding for housing, transportation, schools, and other services we rely on. It takes less than 10 minutes and is confidential. You can fill it out by mail, online here, or by calling 844.330.2020. If you need help completing the form, please call us at 718.517.7445 and we can assist you. - Group Hike Tuesday, September 22, 9am Due to popular demand, we have added another group hike! Join us on Tuesday, September 22* to explore the nature trail and surrounding trails! We will meet at 9am on Brielle and Rockland avenues at the Greenbelt Nature Center, and hike for approximately 2 1/2 hours. We encourage participants to wear comfortable trail shoes and clothing, and bring water, bug spray, and sunscreen. *Weather permitting Spots are limited, so be sure to sign up here! WELLNESS Medical Marijuana 101 for Seniors Wednesday, October 14, 1pm Join us for a panel discussion on medical marijuana and its uses for seniors. Topics covered will include: -How cannabis works with our bodies -How and why cannabis can be an effective treatment for a vast array of conditions -Interactions between cannabis and other medications -Different types of products available -Process of gaining access in New York Register for the webinar here. - Barre Cardio Kickboxing This workout brings together the best of barre and kickboxing, focusing on strength, cardio, balance, and core conditioning. Try it out! - 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 CYO Basketball Season We're ready to get back on the court! We have coordinated plans with CYO for the start of basketball season. Registration ends on September 20. You must register during this time period to participate in CYO, as we are limited in the amount of teams we can accommodate this year. Once you register, our staff will reach out to you personally to confirm your commitment. If your child wishes to participate but has not previously played on a JCC CYO team, please contact Mike Reape at mreape@sijcc.com or 718.475.5212 before registering. Register here. - Fall Tennis Session We are so excited to resume offering tennis lessons! Class times: Sundays, 9am-12pm; Groups are assigned by age and skill level Four week session starting Sunday, 9/13 Members: $100, Non-members: $120 Tennis lessons take place at Staten Island Academy (715 Todt Hill Road). Register here For any questions, please email tennis@sijcc.com. 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... Book Talk with Paul Alster Thursday, October 22, 2pm Civil war is drawing closer. A fierce political battle engulfs a once-in-a-lifetime referendum. Is a new era about to begin? SAJE is proud to host Israel-based international journalist Paul Alster for a presentation and Q&A on his debut novel, Kin or Country. Kin or Country, a thriller set in 2048 Israel, weaves together political intrigue and murder for a story you won't be able to put down. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased here. Zoom link to follow registration. Registered participants will also receive a recording of the lecture following the event. - Visit Florence Take a virtual trip to Florence, Italy with this exhibit from Google Arts & Culture! - 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 Harmony Club The Dorothy Delson Kuhn Music Institute is accepting highly motivated music students in grades 9-12 to participate in a FREE comprehensive course of study. “Harmony Club” students receive private lessons and ensemble classes throughout the 2020-21 school year. In addition, students participate in master classes, and solo and group recitals. Students accepted to the program are required to fully participate in lessons and workshops and to represent the program through public performances. To apply, please email your 1-2 min performance audition to Ela Seeley, Music Institute Director, at eseeley@sijcc.com. This program is made possible through a grant from UJA-Federation of New York. - Music Trivia Challenge This collaboration between composer Igor Stravinsky, choreographer Vaslav Nijinsky, and impresario Serge Diaghilev inspired a near riot when it premiered in 1913. What was the ballet? Check your answer in Thursday's edition of J at Home! - Virtual Instrumental Lessons Sign up for lessons here! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ela Seeley at ESeeley@sijcc.com. - NY Philharmonic Bandwagon The New York Philharmonic is on the road, putting on small surprise performances outside around the city. Check out their world premiere performance of "loop" by 2021 Sphinx Medal of Excellence Awardee Carlos Simon. The piece, inspired by Simon's feeling of being in a "loop" throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, is performed by violinist Yulia Ziskel, Principal Viola Cynthia Phelps, and cellist Sumire Kudo. KIDS AND FAMILIES Fun with Apples Apple-picking season is here! Pick some apples and try out one of these activities! -Set sail! Build some apple boats and see whose boat floats the best! -Use an apple as a stamp to make a unique work of art! -Check out some other fun apple activities here! SUNRISE DAY CAMP Dine Out For Sunrise Thursday, September 24 - Sunday, September 27 Make a difference in the lives of children with cancer and their families by supporting Sunrise Day Camp-Staten Island! Dine out at the following restaurants between September 24 and 27 and add on a donation for Sunrise:
SPECIAL EVENTS Save the Date: 40th Annual Golf & Tennis Classic With everything changing around us, one theme has stayed consistent—the Joan & Alan Bernikow JCC of Staten Island remains committed to helping children in our community. Funds raised at our Annual Golf & Tennis Classic allow us to award camp and day care scholarships to children who are desperately in need. We are excited to announce the new date for this event—Monday, October 19—and hope you will join us! Social distancing guidelines will be followed. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available here. You can also purchase a raffle ticket for our $10,000 Grand Prize drawing! Please contact Evett Shulman at 718.475.5256 with any questions. COMMUNITY EVENTS Be sure to check out these additional programs from our friends at other organizations around the country! The Staten Island Equity and Belonging Project Survey The Staten Island Equity and Belonging Project, sponsored by the College of Staten Island, wants to hear from you! This study is opportunity to share your views and opinions on equity and belonging on Staten Island. The online survey will take about 20 minutes for you to complete. In appreciation, all participants will be entered into a drawing to receive one of the four possible $25 Amazon gift cards. Take the survey here. TODAY: Maccabi USA Presents... Professional Basketball in Israel Panel Discussion, 8pm Join Maccabi USA to hear from three incredible alumni and their journey through the highest levels of professional basketball in Israel. Register here. The Great Movies: Restoration, Preservation, and Distribution of Movies During a Pandemic Friday, September 18, 7pm How does the pandemic affect how classic movies are restored, preserved, and distributed? What does the future hold for movies we've loved for years? What guarantees do we have that the movies we love today will be available tomorrow? Join Eddie Muller, host of Turner Classic Movies' Noir Alley, for a discussion of these and other topics. If you love movies, you will NOT want to miss this event! Register here. American Politics, the Holocaust and Racial Justice Monday, November 9, 7pm The Wagner College Holocaust Center invites you to its 5th annual Egon J. Salmon and Family Commemoration of Kristallnacht and the St. Louis. This virtual commemoration will be led by guest speaker Julian E. Zelizer, Professor of History and Public Affairs at Princeton University and CNN Analyst. This talk will examine the ways in which fighting anti-Semitism and the quest for racial justice intersect, drawing inspiration from the life and theology of Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel (1907-72). For more information, email lrweintr@wagner.edu Virtual JCC with the Schwartz/Reisman Centre and Prosserman JCC During these challenging times, the entire JCC community across North America has come together to share unique, engaging content with members. You can make a free Virtual JCC account to access a variety of live, virtual events. We'll be sure to keep sharing our favorites with you! Check it out here! The Food Explorer with Daniel Stone Thursday, September 24, 8pm Join Daniel Stone, author of The Food Explorer, for a discussion on the adventures of David Fairchild, the 19th century botanist who introduced many of the foods we find on the American plate today. Watch here. Delicious Recipe for Sukkot and Thanksgiving with Leah Koenig Wednesday, September 30, 7:30pm Tune in and learn how to make a delicious holiday dish with cookbook author Leah Koenig! Watch here. - Every year, the JCC serves over 6,000 people in crisis. This year, that number will grow as Staten Islanders experience hardships related to COVID-19. Without the help of the JCC, many people would not have food, legal services, health insurance, mental health services, and other critical services. We want to be able to continue to provide these services to anyone who needs them, but we need your help. Donate to our Families in Need campaign here.
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