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Mural Unveiled at Gerard Carter Center On Friday, we joined with representatives from the Mayor’s Office and NYCHA to unveil a new mural at the Gerard Carter Center. The mural was created by 30 students from the V.I.B.E. and A.G.V.E.P. summer program, which is run through our Cornerstone program at the Carter Center. The mural represents the students’ aspirations for the future of the Stapleton community. The themes represented included health, economic prosperity, family, diversity, and an end to drugs and gun violence. We are so proud of these students for envisioning such a bright future and creating this beautiful artwork! - Learning Bridges As you may have heard, the JCC was selected to operate the city's Learning Bridges program for Staten Island. The program will provide free child-care to families in need as students transition to blended and virtual schooling models. We are proud to be able to serve our community in new ways throughout this challenging time. To learn more, check out this feature on the Learning Bridges program in the Staten Island Advance. - 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 TOMORROW, 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. - Register to Vote We want to make sure all of our members and participants who are eligible are registered to vote. If you’re not yet registered to vote, you can do so here. - The Staten Island Equity and Belonging Project Survey The JCC is partnering with the College of Staten Island to present the Staten Island Equity and Belonging Project. 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. WELLNESS Greenbelt Group Hikes We hope you'll join us on one of our upcoming group hikes through the Greenbelt Nature Center!*
- 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. - Leg Day HIIT Don't skip Leg Day! This HIIT cardio workout will boost your heart rate and sculpt your legs! - 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 Fall Tennis Session We are so excited to resume offering tennis lessons! Class times: Sundays, 10am-1pm; 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! - TODAY: Musical Memories of Elie Wiesel, 4:30pm Join some of Elie’s friends and former students in conversation and song to mark what would have been his 92nd birthday. Featuring:
- TISH Jewish Food Festival September 30 - October 4 Join the POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews for its 3rd annual TISH Jewish Food Festival, which will take place September 30-October 4. This festival will bring together renowned chefs and global audiences to celebrate the theme of "closeness" in food. There are great events for all ages and interests! Learn more about the festival and check out the schedule here! - October Book Club Meeting Thursday, October 8, 12:30pm "Night Boat to Tangier is remarkable, a novel that's both grim and compassionate, and it features gorgeous writing on every page." – Michael Schaub, NPR. We hope you'll join our Book Club on October 8 for a discussion of Kevin Barry's Night Boat to Tangier! Join Zoom meeting Meeting ID: 810 0671 5032 - 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 political 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. This event is sponsored by Eileen and Alan Bernstein in memory of Miriam and Eli Cohen. - SAJE Presents... American Jewish Women in Politics Tuesday, October 27, 12:30pm Join Amy Posner, Executive Director of Hillel at CSI for a lecture on American Jewish Women in Politics! Tickets are $5 and can be purchased here. Zoom link to follow registration. Registered participants will also receive a recording of the lecture following the event. - 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 In 1926, this man established a foundation that has since provided support to, and sponsored competitions promoting the skills of, gifted young American musicians. Who was he? - Virtual Instrumental Lessons Sign up for lessons here! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ela Seeley at ESeeley@sijcc.com. - Golden Age Musicals with the LA Opera Members of the LA Opera company's young artists program performed classic songs from Golden Age Musicals like West Side Story, My Fair Lady, Show Boat, and more! Check it out here! KIDS AND FAMILIES Julie Andrews' Library Listen to a story read by beloved icon Julie Andrews on her new podcast for families, Julie's Library Show! 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. Please contact Evett Shulman at 718.475.5256 with any questions. SOCIAL SERVICES 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 COMMUNITY EVENTS Be sure to check out these additional programs from our friends at other organizations around the country! TODAY: Parents You Matter Workshop, 6pm Want to learn how to speak with your child about mental health, emotional well-being and more? Just Talk: Understanding your Child's Language is a free workshop on Tuesday, September 29th at 6 pm. Register in advance for this workshop. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Contact Sean at Sean@sipcw.org for questions or to sign up. 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! 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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