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TONIGHT: Staten Island and South Brooklyn Anti-Semitism Virtual Forum, 6:30pm We are proud to join with Rep. Max Rose and special guest Elan Carr, State Department Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism, for this virtual forum on Anti-Semitism. We hope you will attend this special event, where we will hear from Special Envoy Carr on how we can fight Anti-Semitism in our community. Register here. - Sunrise Day Camp We had so much fun with our Sunrise Day Camp Virtual Camp Experience, and we're missing it already! Camp looked different this summer, but the smiles were just as bright and the laughter was just as loud as ever. Thank you to our amazing donors and sponsors for helping us bring so much sunshine to our campers! We can't wait to see everyone again next summer! Check out some photos from Sunrise Day Camp here! - Welcome Back, Day Hab! We recently welcomed our Day Hab program participants back to the JCC! It's so nice to see these familiar friendly faces again in our community! - TOMORROW: SAJE Presents...The Beginnings of Christianity Through Judaism Part One, 7pm Join us on Wednesdays in September for another Dr. Esther Grushkin Seminars for Adult Jewish Education (SAJE) lecture series! Peter Whitehouse will discuss the Beginnings of Christianity Through Judaism. We're kicking off the series tomorrow evening with Part One: A Hundred Years Can Change a Man... (Into a God). 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. - Upcoming Cultural Arts Programs We have so many wonderful Cultural Arts programs coming up in the next few weeks! Be sure to read on for the full schedule so you don't miss out! - 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. WELLNESS 1 Mile Walk at Home Let's go for a walk! Follow along with this video and take a 1-mile walk in just 15 minutes, without leaving your home. It's a quick and fun way to get moving! - 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! - 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 Member: $25 per hour; Non-Member: $30 per hour Private lessons available for $75 per hour Tennis lessons take place at Staten Island Academy (715 Todt Hill Road). Register here For any questions, please email tennis@sijcc.com. 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! September Book Club Meeting Thursday, September 10, 12:30pm We hope to see you at our Book Club meeting this month! We will be reading A Burning by Megha Majumdar. Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 843 5616 2217 Rosh Hashanah Baking Demo Sunday, September 13, 12pm Rosh Hashanah is right around the corner, and what better way to start the sweet new year than with delicious apple-themed desserts?! Join Sherry Sabbagh of C&J Bakehouse on Sunday, September 13 for a Rosh Hashanah Baking Demo! Learn to make an apple cobbler and apple puff pastry braid. Watch free on Zoom here! Meeting ID: 825 9417 7837 Password: 1jbtNf Supplies you will need: 5 apples (cored & sliced into wedges); 1 3/4 cups brown sugar; 3/4 cup crushed walnuts; cinnamon; sugar; honey; 1 egg (for egg wash only); 1 1/4 cups flour; 1 1/2 sticks butter/margarine; puff pastry sheet (thawed & rolled out). You will also need a rolling pin and 8x8 inch pan. SAJE Presents... A Lecture on Leading Israeli Contemporary Artists Monday, September 14, 6:30pm The Dr. Esther Grushkin Seminars for Adult Jewish Education is pleased to present an upcoming lecture on Leading Israeli Contemporary Artists with Ronnit Vasserman. In this program, you will learn about prominent Israeli artists that are highly regarded in the global art community. The discussion will cover recurring themes in Israeli art, including the land of Israel, the Tanakh (Bible), war, and memory. You will look at art spanning all media, including painting, sculpture, photography, video, and performance. Artists discussed will include Adi Nes, Ori Gersht, Nir Hod, Sigalit Landau, Michal Rovner, and more. These artists have received prestigious prizes, are represented by blue chip galleries. Their works have also been featured in the most prestigious fairs, Biennales, auctions, and publications. Some of the artists have even had solo exhibitions at prestigious museums such as the MOMA, Whitney, PEREZ and Louvre. We hope you'll join us for what promises to be another interesting and enlightening SAJE program! 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. The Artist Project Check out this video series from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, which features a variety of artists discussing works of art that have inspired them. This is a unique way to explore the Met's collection virtually! 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! Virtual Music Classes! Check out our virtual music classes!
Sign up here! Zoom links will be provided after registration. Music Trivia Challenge In the mid-twentieth century, renowned classical musician E. Power Biggs played weekly recitals that were broadcast on the radio. What instrument did he play, and what Baroque composer did he especially honor each year? Check your answer in Thursday's 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. 2020 NEA Jazz Masters Tribute Concert The National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Masters Tribute Concert went virtual this year! Watch the tribute to bassist Reggie Workman, saxophonist Roscoe Mitchell, vocalist Bobby McFerrin, and jazz advocate Dorthaan Kirk here! Back to School: Letter to Myself It's almost time to go back to school! Whether your child is going to school in person or remotely, this can be a great time to encourage them to think about the year ahead. Have children write letters to themselves that you'll return to them at the end of the school year. They can write about what they are excited or worried about, set goals, and more. Then, when the school year's done, they can reflect on how much they've grown during this unique year! 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. 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. Synagogues of Chicago: Faith, Form, and Function Wednesday, September 9, 12pm Join the JCC of Chicago for a closer look at the religious architecture and history of the city. Register here What Can Freedom Look Like Today? Monday, September 14, 6pm Join UJA for a virtual conversation with Soviet-Israeli human rights activist Natan Sharansky and historian Gil Troy about their new book, Never Alone: Prison, Politics, and My People. Never Alone shows how Sharansky’s years in prison prepared him for a very public life after his release. As an Israeli politician and the head of the Jewish Agency, Sharansky brought extraordinary moral clarity and uncompromising, often uncomfortable, honesty. The book is suffused with reflections from his time as a political prisoner, from his seat at the table as history unfolded in Israel and the Middle East, along with his passionate efforts to unite the Jewish people. 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! Virtual JCC Presents: Sweet Week Friday, September 11 - Tuesday, September 15 The Virtual JCC is celebrating Rosh Hashanah with a series of fun events! There's something for everyone! Biblical Thoughts for Rosh Hashanah with Ari Kahn – Friday, 10am 92Y Shababa Rosh Hashanah Kids Program – Sunday, 10am UJA Federation Celebration: A Canadian Rosh Hashanah – Sunday, 7:30pm Rosh Hashanah Recipes with Jamie Geller, Food & Lifestyle Expert – Tuesday, 10am 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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