Please click on the categories below to see our current remote and in-person programming. All in-person programs comply with government guidelines and safety regulations. Please continue to check back, as this page will be updated as programs are added throughout the fall.

Membership & Fitness

​Fitness
We are excited to announce that our Fitness Center has reopened. Learn more here!
We are also continuing to offer pop-up outdoor group exercise classes for Active Members, including hikes and mind-body classes. Sign up here.

Indoor Pool
We are excited to announce that our indoor pool has reopened. Click here for more information.

Sports & Aquatics

​Core 24 Basketball Academy
Through programs for kids at all skill levels, from Pre-K through high school, our goal is to help our players build character, develop their skills, and have fun! Check out our winter programs here!
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Gymnastics
We are so excited to welcome our gymnasts back for another amazing season! Our gymnastics program, which takes place at the Avis/South Shore Building, has various options for children ages 4-17, at all skill levels. We offer classes on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Register here!
 
Aquatics
Private swim lessons for children and adults are available in the indoor pool.

• Beginning at the current level of the children working towards independent swimming skills or stroke improvement.
• Scheduled by appointment only.
• This class is designed for one-on-one instruction.

Fee $35 member/$50 non-member per 30 minutes
Register here!

​Lifeguard Certification Courses
Want to learn skills that will help you save lives? Become a certified lifeguard! Pre-registration is required and you must attend all classes. Must be 15 years old.

Weekday classes: March 23, March 25, March 30, April 1, and April 6. Classes run from 4-8pm.

Prerequisite Swims:

• Swim 300 yards continuously
• Tread water without using arms (hands in armpits) for 2 minutes
• Swim 20 yards, surface dive, retrieve object, swim 20 yards with object and exit water within 1 minute, 40 seconds

If swims are not passed, a refund will be issued minus $25 administration fee.
Fee: $300 Members/ $400 Non-members (fee includes pocket mask and certifications)

​Lifeguard Re-Certification Courses

• The purpose of this course is to help participants achieve recertification in Lifeguard Training without having to take the full content course. This review course includes First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer.
• Includes Lifeguarding Skills As Well As CPR/AED For The Professional Rescuer And Healthcare Providers And First Aid- 2 Year Certification.​

Fee: $160 M $185 NM
CPR Only Fee: $75M $95 NM
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For more information, contact Justine Bergen, Director of Aquatics, at 718.475.5215 or jbergen@sijcc.com

Tennis
Winter Tennis Session - 3 weeks
Sunday, February 14 - Sunday, February 28
Class times: 9am-12pm, groups are assigned by age and skill level
10am - Intermediate players (11-17)  
11am  - Beginner to Intermediate players (8-11)  
12pm - Beginner players (5-8)  
Member: $75, Non-member: $90

Tennis lessons are $75 per hour and take place at Bernikow JCC. Register here!
For any questions, please call 718.475.5200 x1301 or email tennis@sijcc.com

Early Childhood Education & First Foot Forward

​At the JCC’s Early Childhood Center, our programs are sensitive to each child’s unique talents and strengths. We pride ourselves in creating fun, hands-on learning opportunities for all. We are dedicated to providing children with a strong educational foundation. Our thematic curriculum allows children to discover and grow in loving, nurturing and engaging environments. All programs are staffed with caring and experienced professionals. Our teachers are certified by the State Education Department of New York and we are licensed by the Department of Health’s Bureau of Day Care.

3-K and Pre-K For All
​The JCC is proud to partner with the NYC Department of Education to offer FREE 3-K and Pre-K For All. 3-K For All and Pre-K For All is offered at all four of our locations. We offer flexible scheduling and small class sizes.

Early Childhood Education is offered at four convenient locations:
• Joan & Alan Bernikow JCC, 1466 Manor Road, 718.475.5230
• Nancy and Ronald Avis/South Shore JCC, 1297 Arthur Kill Road, 718.475.5224
• Aberlin/North Shore JCC, 485 Victory Boulevard, 718.475.5290
• JCC/Berman Early Childhood Education Center, 2221 Richmond Avenue, 718.475.5100
For more information, click here.

Daycare
The JCC offers daycare for children ages 3 months-2.9 years. Daycare is currently running from 7am-4pm at our Bernikow location.

First Foot Forward
The JCC has over 30 years of experience serving preschool children with special needs! First Foot Forward is dedicated to assisting children 2.5 to 5 years old with developmental needs. Our individualized curriculum allows children to reach their full potential in a warm, nurturing environment. New York City and State fund First Foot Forward programming. First Foot Forward is available at our Bernikow, Avis/South Shore, and Berman locations.

First Foot Forward specializes in helping children with:
• Speech/Language Delays
• Socialization Concerns
• Developmental Delays
• Poor Motor Skills
• Sensory Needs
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
For more information, click here.

Youth & Camp

Learning Bridges
​Learning Bridges is a free program providing childcare to children enrolled in NYC Public Schools for parents who need to return to work. The program is administered by DYCD. As part of the program, the JCC will be working with feeder schools to serve children in grades K-8. All of the students in the JCC program must come from the feeder schools that DYCD approves. DYCD will determine which children are accepted into the Learning Bridges program based on a predetermined set of criteria and will contact parents directly with an offer letter outlining next steps.

​Explorers After School Program
Our program is offered at the Bernikow and Avis/South Shore Buildings from 3:30-7:00pm. Activities include homework help, sports, STEAM projects, and more!
For more information, contact:
Avis/South Shore: Sara Doyle at SDoyle@sijcc.com
Bernikow: Lucy Kamil at LKamil@sijcc.com 

Music

For over 50 years, the Dorothy Delson Kuhn Music Institute has been sharing the love of music with Staten Islanders. We offer group and private lessons for children and adults. ​All music classes are currently being held virtually.
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For more information on our music programs, contact Ela Seeley at ESeeley@sijcc.com.

Golden Age of Movie Musicals Part II: From Stage to Screen
Wednesday, February 24, 1pm

• We are so excited to have Sam and Candy Caponegro back with us for another lecture on February 24! This time, they'll be discussing scenes from musicals that originated on Broadway before being adapted for the silver screen in the 1950s, including Oklahoma!, Annie Get Your Gun, and Kiss Me Kate!​

Tickets are $10 and can be purchased here. ​Zoom information to follow registration.​

The Magic of Flute
Wednesday, February 24, 4pm

• Not sure which instrument is right for your child? Join us for a virtual flute presentation, performance, and Q&A featuring our resident flute teacher, Nicole Auriti!

Register here. Zoom information to follow registration.

The Unusual Glamour of the Harpsichord
Thursday, February 25, 7pm

• Join us for a presentation and performance by Dr. Michael Eisenberg, harpsichord artist and Bach specialist, who has received wide acclaim for his interpretation of German Baroque composers. Dr. Eisenberg will delight the audience with beautiful music selections by Bach and highlight the unique qualities of the harpsichord! Dr. Eisenberg has been presented in recitals of Baroque repertoire by Carnegie Hall, performed as a member of the Metropolitan Opera Guild roster, and has performed on stages and broadcasting services across the globe. He has also served on the Columbia University and Fordham University music faculties.

Tickets are $10 and can be purchased here. Zoom information to follow registration.

​The Magic of Violin
Tuesday, March 9, 6pm

• Not sure which instrument is right for your child? Join us for a FREE virtual violin presentation, performance, and Q&A featuring our violin faculty  member, Larisa Vollis!

Register here. Zoom information to follow registration.

The Golden Age of Movie Musicals Part III: Big Stars in Early Musicals
Wednesday, March 10, 1pm

• Our series continues as Sam & Candy Caponegro discuss early Hollywood musicals! Beginning with, "The Jazz Singer" in 1927, movie musicals changed the entertainment industry forever. Clips from the period include performances by Mae West, Bing Crosby, and the extravaganzas of Busby Berkeley.

Tickets are $10 and can be purchased here. Zoom information to follow registration.

Music for Healing
Wednesday, March 17, 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!

Tickets are $10 and can be purchased here. Zoom information to follow registration. ​

The Poetic Language of Jazz
Tuesday, March 16, 2:30pm

• Join us for a FREE virtual jazz jam session for teens! Learn practice techniques and performance tips while you jam with jazz musician Mark Sherman.

Register here. Zoom information to follow registration.


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.

Instrumental Lessons
In addition to our ongoing virtual music lessons, we are also excited to begin offering in-person private music lessons! All lessons will adhere to government guidelines and regulations. We will take all the necessary precautions to ensure our students' and faculty members' safety. Learn more here! 

Scholarship Auditions
We are currently holding scholarship auditions for the 2020-2021 school year! If your child is ages 12-18 and has some prior music training, please email a 1-2 min video of your performance (to include a scale and musical selections) to Ela Seeley, Music Institute Director, at eseeley@sijcc.com. 
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Private Lessons
Private lessons may be 30, 45 or 60 minutes.  Private lessons are available in:

• Bassoon
• Violin
• Cello
• Clarinet
• Flute
• French horn
• Guitar
• Oboe
• Percussion
• Piano
• Saxophone
• Trumpet
• Recorder
• Trombone
• Tuba
• Voice

Cultural Arts

Check out our virtual special events below!

SAJE Presents... Mesmerizing Moments at the Museums of Europe: a 6-part Online Lecture Series with Peter Whitehouse
Tuesdays, 1pm - February 2 -March 9

• Journey across Europe without ever leaving the comfort of your home & see the treasures on display at some of the world's greatest museums! We'll be exploring museums including the Hermitage, the Louvre, the Prado, Museo di Capodimonte, Kunsthistorisches, Musee des Beaux-Arts, and more!

Tickets are $12 per lecture or $60 for the series and can be purchased here. Zoom link will follow your registration.

​SAJE Presents... Biblical Bus Tour of Israel: A NEW virtual experience!
February 22 - February 26, 10:30am

• Join us for a weeklong virtual bus tour, where you'll discover ancient biblical sites with tour guide & explorer Dani Margolis of Dani Eco Tours!
• During our bus tour, we'll be "visiting" the following sites: 
  • Monday: Jericho and the crossing of the Israelites into the Promised Land
  • Tuesday: The City of David and its underground passages
  • Wednesday: The Temple Mount and a discussion of the possible location of the Temple of Solomon
  • Thursday: Tel Megiddo, one of the first classic archeological dig sites
  • Friday: Dan, a wonderful biblical city at the source of the Jordan River

Tickets are $15 per day OR $60 for the entire week and can be purchased here. Zoom information to follow registration. Sponsored by Dr. Sheldon Blackman.

SAJE Presents... Jewish Holiday Rabbi Series with Rabbi Mendy Katzman
Thursday, February 25, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
“LUNCH AND LEARN – SECRETS OF THE MEGILLAH”
Zoom Meeting ID: 870 7649 4215
Passcode: 0AkgEr
Donations are suggested. Please support Cultural Arts at the JCC.
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​​Virtual Meet & Greet with a Star from Broadway's Company
Sunday, March 7, 1pm 

• 🎶 Phone rings, door chimes, in comes company! 🎶 Join us for a private, virtual meet & greet with a surprise star from Broadway's Company! Hear from a Tony Award-nominated actress about life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness on Broadway and enjoy the opportunity to ask questions about her career!

Tickets are $30 and can be purchased here. Spots are extremely limited, so register today! The program will run about 45 minutes via Zoom. Zoom information to follow registration.

​SAJE Presents... Miami Art Deco Virtual Walking Tour with Ronnit Vasserman
Wednesday, March 10, 4:30pm

• Can you imagine Miami Beach without its Art Deco buildings? Thanks to the Miami Design Preservation League, Miami remains home to the largest concentration of Art Deco architecture. Join us for a virtual walking tour where we'll explore iconic buildings like the Colony Theater, The Fillmore, The Cadillac, and more... No flights necessary! Along the way, you'll learn about key features and architects in the Art Deco movement, the decline of Miami tourism, and the people responsible for saving these architectural gems from the wrecking ball. Presented in partnership with JCC Tenafly.

Tickets are $16 for JCC members and $20 for non-members. Zoom information to follow registration. Purchase tickets here.

​Musical Intersections in Muslim & Jewish Cultures
Thursday, March 11, 7pm

• Dr. Samuel Torjman Thomas will explore the role of music in fostering Judeo-Muslim approaches to ritual practice, philosophical & theological thought, & aesthetics in this special virtual performance!

Tickets are $10 and can be purchased here. Zoom information to follow registration.

​SAJE Presents: Jewish Genealogy Workshop
Monday, March 15, 12pm-3:30pm

• Join Rabbi Scott Kalmikoff for a virtual workshop on genealogy! Rabbi Kalmikoff will discuss the tools you can use to discover your family's history and learn more about who you are.

Tickets are $10 and can be purchased here. Zoom information to follow registration.

​SAJE Presents... Klezmer for the 21st Century
Tuesday, March 16, 7pm

• Celebrate Jewish Music Month with a live, interactive performance and Q&A by the San Francisco Yiddish Combo! The San Francisco Yiddish Combo performs a unique brand of Klezmer music, infused with the musicians' backgrounds in jazz, blues, folk, and hip-hop music.

Tickets are $10 and can be purchased here. Zoom information to follow registration.

SAJE Presents: How Krav Maga Helped to Change the Mentality of the Jewish People
Wednesday, March 24, 7pm

• Join us for a fascinating lecture by Steve Lerner on the history and influence of Krav Maga, a self-defense and fighting system developed by the Israeli Defense Forces.

Tickets are $10 and can be purchased here. Zoom information to follow registration.

​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.

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 $15 and can be purchased here. Zoom information will be sent to registered participants one week before the tour.

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.

Donations are suggested 

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

• Shtisel tells stories of love and loss in an Israeli ultra-Orthodox Jewish community. This two-part lecture series explores the first two seasons of Shtisel in light of Freud’s writings about themes of mourning, attachment, death drives and libido. We will discuss the plots and character developments in Shtisel, as well as representations of dreams, memories and desires through a Freudian perspective, enriching our understanding of the emotional drama and its phenomenal audience appeal.
• Part 1 on April 25 focuses on Shulem and Akiva, their mourning, romantic relationships and creative libido. Part 2 on May 2 focuses on mother and daughter Giti and Ruchama, themes of femininity, money and attachment. No prior reading is necessary but familiarity with Shtisel (seasons 1 & 2) is recommended.

Tickets are $12 per lecture / $20 for series and can be purchased here. Zoom information will be sent to registered participants one week before the tour.

​SAJE Presents... A Virtual Lecture Series by Professor Gary A. Rendsburg, Distinguished Professor in the Department of Jewish Studies at Rutgers University
Join us for a series of fascinating lectures by Jewish History Professor Gary A. Rendsburg!

• The Bible in Our Hands - Monday, April 26, 7pm
• Scroll Down: Classical Jewish Texts From Parchment to Internet - Monday, May 24, 7pm
• Jews in Medieval England - Monday, June 21, 7pm

Tickets are $15 per lecture OR $35 for series and can be purchased here. Zoom information will be sent to registered participants one week before the tour.

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 will be sent to registered participants one week before the tour.

SAJE Presents... The Golden Age of Italian Cinema: 1940s-1960s, A Lecture Series by Dr. Julia Wagner
Sundays, May 23 – June 27, 12-1pm EST | 5-6pm BST (Note: No class on 6/20)

• Join us wherever you are for a 5-part online course exploring the films that brought audiences around the world to fall in love with Italian cinema! Film studies scholar Dr. Julia Wagner will examine the politics, style & aesthetics of Italian filmmaking during the landmark decades that saw new directions in storytelling on screen.

Week 1 (May 23) - Style & substance: How Italian cinema took the world by storm
Week 2 (May 30) - Focus on post-war neorealism
Week 3 (June 6) - Masculinity & femininity in Italian Cinema
Week 4 (June 13) - Antonioni: Aesthetics & alienation
Week 5 (June 27) - Fellini: Maestro of fantasy & memory
*Note: No class on 6/20
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Tickets are $12 per lecture / $50 for series and can be purchased here. Zoom information will be sent to registered participants one week before the tour.

SAJE Presents... Never Alone: A Conversation with Natan Sharansky & Gil Troy, Moderated by Amy Posner
Wednesday, May 26, 7pm

• 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. 1977, Natan Sharansky, a leading activist in the democratic dissident movement in the Soviet Union and the movement for free Jewish emigration, was arrested by the KGB. He spent nine years as a political prisoner convicted of treason against the state. Every day, Sharansky fought for individual freedom in the face of overt tyranny, a struggle that would come to define the rest of his life. Never Alone reveals how Sharansky’s years in prison, many spent in harsh solitary confinement, 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. His story 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, and from his passionate efforts to unite the Jewish people. Written with frankness, affection, and humor, the book offers us profound insights from a man who embraced the essential human struggle: to find his own voice, his own faith, and the people to whom he could belong.  Sharansky will discuss Never Alone with his co-author, historian Gil Troy. 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. You can purchase tickets here. *Note: Book must be purchased from the JCC in order to receive Zoom link for event. 

​Donations are welcome. 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

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Book Club:
All Book Club meetings take place at 12:30pm. 
Check back for Zoom information soon for these upcoming dates:
Deacon King Kong by James McBride on March 18th
Gift of Diamonds and Love Odyssey both by Roberta Seret on April 22nd
Breasts and Eggs by Mieko Kawakami on May 20th

Department for People with DIsabilities

At the JCC, we specialize in helping those with disabilities. We provide developmental, social, and recreational opportunities for a wide spectrum of individuals, beginning at age three and ranging through adulthood. Our staff’s mission is to provide opportunities for participants to improve social skills, which enhance their overall well-being. Staff are professionals working to provide stimulating experiences for our participants. We also provide inclusion programs to allow people with disabilities to participate in many of our programs outside of the department.

Day Habilitation
Our Day Habilitation Without Walls Program for Young Adults offers social, recreational, and vocational activities at the JCC as well as in collaboration with our partner organizations. This program is currently operating in-person at the Bernikow Building.
Our program maintains a strong emphasis on community inclusion. We engage our participants in opportunities to be healthy, social, and active members of the community with a maximum degree of independence. Our ulti­mate goal for our participants is to establish the groundwork for optimal success in achieving their highest potential as they transition into adult­hood.  ​​

Senior Services

CLLD Virtual Classes
Our Center for Lifelong Development is offering an array of educational, fitness, and cultural classes throughout the fall. Click here to learn more.

Social Services for Seniors
The JCC provides comprehensive screenings for benefits and entitlements that can help older adults save time and money and improve their quality of life. Assistance with the following is provided at no cost and by appointment only:
• Food Pantry & Benefits
• Legal Issues
• Health Insurance
• Budgeting/Financial Counseling
• Medical Referrals
• English as a Second Language (ESL)
For more information, please contact Amelia Winter, Director of Senior Centers, at 718.475.5238 or awinter@sijcc.com

Family Solutions to Memory Loss
The JCC offers specialized programs for Memory Loss. We have a compassionate, caring, trained, and qualified staff that is CPR/AED certified. We offer a low ratio of staff to participants to assist with participant engagement, meal preparation, and reinforcement of daily life skills. Our programs are currently operating remotely, except where noted. Family Solutions to Memory Loss programs are funded in part by grants from the New York State Department of Health and New York City Dept. for the Aging.

Rosemary's Place*
An Early Stage Memory Center
Monday-Thursday, 10am-3pm
Rosemary’s Place is the only program on Staten Island specifically geared for individuals recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease/related dementias.
*Funded by the Richmond County Savings Foundation in honor of Rosemary Manzulli.​
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My Place
Monday-Friday, 10am-2pm 
Our one-of-a-kind program for individuals with mild or mid-stage Alzheimer’s Disease/related dementias.

Caregivers Support Center
Our Caregiver Support Center offers services and support to individuals who are providing care to a loved one with Alzheimer’s Disease/related dementia. All services are remote, with the exception of in-person support services.

For more information, contact Toniann Bertonazzi at tbertonazzi@sijcc.com.
Learn more about our memory loss programs here.

Social & Community Services

Social Services - COVID-19 Connect to Recovery
We’re here to help! The JCC is here to connect you to emergency services during this difficult time, either through JCC programs or referrals to partner agencies. All services are free and available remotely (with the exception of food services). ​For more information, contact Carolyn at COVID19@sijcc.com or 718.475.5264
Learn more about all our services here

Health Insurance
The JCC is committed to helping people in our community find affordable health insurance. We help over 4,000 people get health insurance annually. You do not have to be a JCC member to take advantage of these services.
We are currently operating remotely. Our CHIPS Staff are trained Navigators, certified through the New York State Department of Health. They assist individuals and families in enrolling into public health insurance programs (Medicaid, Child Health Plus and Essential Plan) as well as in Qualified Health Plans through the New York State of Health Marketplace.
The multi-lingual Navigator staff can assist people under the age of 65 with eligibility, enrollment, plan selection and health literacy. We speak English, Spanish, Russian, Ukrainian, Polish, Yiddish, Korean, and Romanian.
Services are available at various locations with weekend hours offered. There is no cost to enroll, although premiums and co-pays may apply, depending upon program.                                                      
All services are free and confidential!
Please contact 718.981.1400 for more information.
For those over age 65, please contact Amelia Winter at 718.475.5238 or awinter@sijcc.com

Adult Education
Our Adult Education Programs are free and available in multiple locations around the Island. Enrollment is limited, and registration is ongoing. Programs are currently taking place virtually.
​To register, call 718.508.3895.

HSE/ABE Program
This program is for those 18 years of age or older who wish to prepare for the GED/TASC Exam. Classes provide students with the skills and knowledge needed  to take TASC Exam  in order to receive their High School Equivalency diploma. Registration is ongoing. In addition, we will help all eligible students schedule their TASC Examination at available local testing centers in Staten Island and Brooklyn. 

ESL Program
​The English as a Second Language Program offers classes to help adults to improve their English language skills. Day, evening, and Saturday classes are offered throughout the year. Instruction focuses on improving reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. The goal of the program is for students to improve their English language skills in order to better communicate with others and participate in community activities.

Resource Navigation
​The JCC's team of Resource Navigators works as part of New York City's Test + Trace Unit, helping provide assistance to those impacted by COVID-19.

Community-Based Youth Programs

All programs are running both in-person and remotely. These programs are funded by the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD).

Cornerstone Community Centers
Our three community centers are the Gerard Carter Center, Cornerstone Todt Hill, and Cornerstone Richmond Terrace. These centers provide year-round out of school time activities for youth ages 5-21 and programs for adults 22+, including seniors. Our innovative community model promotes a healthy lifestyle and social engagement for both youth and adults. 
For more information, email Debra Fredrick at dfredrick@sijcc.com
​Learn more here.

​School-Based Programs
Beacon Programs
The JCC Beacon program serves the community on the North and South Shores of Staten Island, at I.S. 49 and Tottenville High School, respectively. The after school program for middle school and high school students offers a wide variety of essential services to school-age children as well as their parents and the community. The mission of the Beacon program is to provide activities that are not generally available during the school day. The Beacon program also works closely with each principal to support their ongoing academic needs. Regularly scheduled after school, evening, Saturday, and summer camp programs include academic help (STEM based), social services, recreational, leadership development, nutritional enhancements, music, dance, art, and drama. There is a registration process for enrollment into the JCC Beacon programs with applications available at each site.  
For more information on Beacon at I.S. 49, contact Joii Bobian at jbobian@sijcc.com.
For more information on Beacon at Tottenville High School, contact Cliff Bloom at 718.605.3033.

SONYC Program at Eagle Academy
​The JCC SONYC program serves the young scholars of Eagle Academy in the Berta Dreyfus Campus. The mission of the SONYC program is to serve middle school participants with opportunities during after school time that will allow them to develop leadership skills while strengthening their academic progress through various project-based activities such as STEM, cooking, leadership development, entrepreneurship, and recreational activities.
For more information, contact Demar Manradgh at 718.727.6201.
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Adolescent Literacy at I.S. 49
Our JCC Adolescent Literacy program provides services to students who need individualized and focused academic support. Students learn such things as communication, public speaking, reading and writing of literary works, as well as exploring literacy components through leadership. To enroll in the program, applications can be submitted to the Beacon or main school office.
For more information, contact Joii Bobian at jbobian@sijcc.com.

COMPASS at P.S. 65
The JCC COMPASS program provides after school programming for elementary aged children in the north shore area. Similar to the JCC Beacon program, the program complements the school day by offering academics, socialization, recreation, and the arts. Parents and the surrounding community are also provided with opportunities to support the efforts of the program by civic engagement events that bring the community together. To enroll in the COMPASS program, applications can be submitted to the COMPASS office at PS 65. 
For more information, contact Seth Kaplan at 347.466.4407.

COMPASS Explore at P.S. 65
Compass Explore is an educational theatre program, “Building Self-Esteem”, funded by NYC Department of Youth & Community Development (DYCD) and housed in PS65. This innovative theatrical journey celebrates cultural diversity for self-esteem development and personal exploration. Activities are guided by the NYS Learning Standards for the Arts and connected to PS65’s ELA/SS curriculum maps. This extraordinary curriculum consists of classroom-based activities and 2 theatre performances in which students write, build sets, design costumes, and perform for multiple audiences.  This program meets after school on Wednesdays and Thursdays during the academic year.
For more information, contact Linda Springer at ​lspringer@sijcc.com.