​While the JCC is open to people of all faiths, Jewish values inform all of our programs and services. These values may come from Jewish roots, but they are universal; core values include respect, kindness, and helping those in need.

We offer many programs that celebrate Jewish culture and heritage, including family celebrations of holidays like Chanukah, Purim, and Sukkot. During the Passover season, we host a Women’s Seder for mothers and daughters, as well as the Oscar Weissglass Memorial Seder. This is a free event for Staten Islanders who have no other Seder to attend for a variety of reasons, including isolation due to the loss of family members, poor health or developmental disability, or not having family members nearby.

We also host Dr. Esther Grushkin SAJE (Seminars for Adult Jewish Education) events, which include lectures, musical performances, and our Rabbis Lunch & Learn series. Every spring, our Cultural Arts Department hosts the annual Jewish Music Festival, which celebrates different kinds of Jewish music in various locations throughout Staten Island. You can learn more about these programs at Cultural Arts.