• Dr. Esther Grushkin Center for Arts + Culture Event Registration

    Dr. Esther Grushkin Center for Arts + Culture Event Registration

    Please register here for Cultural Arts programs. If you have any questions, please contact Alina Shteynberg at 718-475-5276 or ashteynberg@sijcc.com

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  • Cinema L'Apres-Midi

    Film Screenings & Talk with Fred Grieco

    4 Sessions 

    1pm-3pm

    President's Room

    Bernikow JCC

    $10 pre screening / $35 for all screenings

    9/12: Whip It (2009)

    10/10: Challengers (2024)

    11/7: Girlfight (2000)

    12/5: Blue Crush (2002)

  • From Roots to Rhythms with Bill Castello:

    Tracing American Music through Time

    Explore the Evolution and Influence of American Music from 1800’s to Modern Day

    4 Sessions 

    12:30pm-2pm

    President's Room

    Bernikow JCC

    $15 for one session/ $50 for all sessions

    9/9: The Roots of American Music: Genres and periods from 1812 through the early 20th century will be presented as the historical foundation of uniquely American Music.

    10/7: The World of American POPULAR Music: Genres and periods from 1910 through the present will best define the generic title of "popular music"

    11/4: The Heart of Rock and Roll: The development and evolution of American Rock from its Gospel and Blues roots, through its current definition.

    12/9: The New Definition of American Music: An examination of the trends and genres that express America's unique culture, concerns and expression to include niche genres from Vaudeville to Hip Hop

  • Tour of Untermyer Gardens and Conservancy

    September 10th 

    Bus Departs JCC at 9:30am

    *Heavy Walking*

    $40 per person

    Untermyer Gardens sits on a bluff overlooking the Hudson River and is named for Jewish Reformer Samuel Untermyer, who donated the grounds to the city of Yonkers. Designed by Beaux-Arts architect William Welles Bosworth, the 46-acre park is an orderly assemblage of finely detailed, terraced garden rooms comprising pools, classical architecture, follies, and exotic plantings, with the Indo-Persian walled garden as it’s central feature.

  • French Cooking Class

    Conquering Cuisine Doylestown PA

    September 11th 

    Bus Departs JCC at 9:30am

    $135 per person

    Join us for a private French Cooking class at Conquering Cuisine in charming Doylestown PA. Class also includes wine, a cheese pate and a dessert.
    Please note that this is not a kosher class.

    Tomato, Goat Cheese and Herb Tart

    Cod Provencal

    Mixed Green Salad with Apples, Roquefort and Candied Pecans

  • Derfner Judaica Museum & Sculpture Garden

    Tour of Traditions & Remembrance Exhibit

    September 16th 

    Bus Departs JCC at 9am

    $25 per person

    Enjoy a tour of the Traditions and Remembrance exhibit, in which objects used in traditional Jewish practice are interpreted in light of the role memory plays in shaping both individual and collective identities, and then explore the relaxing Sculpture Garden overlooking the Hudson river.

  • Jewish Holiday Table: Conversation and Book Signing with Naama Sheffi

    September 17th 

    7pm-9pm

    Lewis Stolzenberg Social Hall

    Bernikow JCC

    $25 for the event, which includes wine and refreshments inspired by the cook books recipes

    $36 for the above and the cook book (which is a $36 value all on it’s own)

    We are excited to host Founder of Jewish Food Society, Naama Shefi, to discuss the Jewish recipes and culinary heritage in her latest book, The Jewish Holiday Table: A World of Recipes, Traditions & Stories to Celebrate All Year Long.

  • Tour of Central Synagogue

    September 18th 

    Bus Departs JCC at 9am

    $20 per person

    Join us for a private docent led tour of Central's Synagogue's magnificent Sanctuary. Designed by Henry Fernbach, one of the prominent Jewish architects in America, the sanctuary is Basilica inspired in plan while the exterior borrows from Moorish design.

  • Flamenco y Sol

    Performance & Workshop

    September 22nd

    5pm-7pm  

    Lewis Stolzenberg Social Hall

    Bernikow JCC

    $30 in advance / $40 at the door

    Join us for a powerful and passionate Flamenco performance that will stir your soul! Flamenco y Sol Company offers some of the best Flamenco music in the US! their members have performed in major locations such as the Joyce Dance Theater, the Metropolitan Opera, and the White House.Enjoy a performance from the company and then join them to learn a few moves!

  • Joy of Opera with Lou Barrella

    10 Sessions

    Monday's 12:30pm-2pm

    $15 per class/$120 for full series

    Includes light refreshments

    Sept 23: Celebrating Pavarotti

    Oct 21: Opera Finales by Poisin!

    Nov 11: Celebrating Veteran’s Day with Operatic, Symphonic & Popular Music

    Dec 2: Donizetti’s Comic Operas

    Jan 6: Remembering the Amato Opera

    Feb 3: Highlights of “Samson and Delilah”

    March 3: Verdi’s Aida “without the Fanfare”

    April 7: Memorable Operatic Choruses

    May 5: Pairing Beautiful Photos & Music

    June 9: Verdi’s Fathers & Daughters

  • Women’s Rosh Hashanah Celebration

    September 24th

    6pm-8pm  

    Lewis Stolzenberg Social Hall

    Bernikow JCC

    $36 Member / $54 Non-Member

    Includes Resin Plate Making

    Join us for a special women's celebration of Rosh Hashanah! Join with other women to get ready for a sweet New Year as we make beautiful handmade resin plates for your Rosh Hashanah table!

    Limited spots available!

    Refreshments will be served!

  • Comedy Night with Joel Chasnoff

    November 2nd  

    7pm-9pm

    Lewis Stolzenberg Social Hall

    Bernikow JCC

    $36 in advance / $45 at the door

    Join us for a night of comedy with American-Israeli comedian Joel Chasnoff!

    Enjoy wine and cheese.

    21+

  • Sunset Blvd. on Broadway

    November 6th

    Bus Departs JCC at 12pm

    $215 JCC Non-Member

    $195 JCC Member

    $175 for GCA subscriber

    Nicole Scherzinger stars as the immortal Norma Desmond in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary Sunset Blvd., reimagined by visionary director Jamie Lloyd. The Washington Post hails, “This killer production is theater at its devilish best. It slays you.”

  • Meet Israeli Chef Vered Guttman

    November 7th  

    7pm-9pm

    Lewis Stolzenberg Social Hall

    Bernikow JCC

    $18 in advance / $25 at the door

    Renowned Israeli chef Vered Guttman discusses her Polish and Iraqi roots and the melting pot of Israeli cuisine.

  • Radio City Rockettes:

    Christmas Spectacular

    November 11th 

    Bus Departs JCC at 12pm

    $143 JCC Non-Member

    $130 JCC Member

    $117 for GCA subscriber

    Step into a world of enchantment at the iconic Radio City Music Hall, and be captivated by a breathtaking display of artistry, music, and dance.

  • Bagels & Book Signing with Chef Rossi

    November 17th  

    12pm-2pm

    President's Room

    Bernikow JCC

    $18 in advance / $25 at the door

    Chef Rossi, author and owner of Raging Skillet catering, presents her memoir.

  • I ❤ Broadway – Musical Revue with Fred Grieco

    December 10th  

    7pm-9pm

    Lewis Stolzenberg Social Hall

    Bernikow JCC

    $18 in advance / $25 at the door

    Please join Fred Grieco and his talented troupe for

    I ❤ BROADWAY, an evening of musical theater favorites. Enjoy light refreshments.

  • Wonderful World:

    The Louis Armstrong Musical

    November 21st

    Bus Departs JCC at 12pm

    $170 JCC Non-Member

    $155 JCC Member

    $140 for GCA subscriber

    Join Tony Award® winner James Monroe Iglehart and a talented ensemble cast as they bring Louis Armstrong’s incredible journey to life, from New Orleans to worldwide fame. This full-scale musical features a rich tapestry of characters, including the extraordinary women who helped shape his remarkable life and career.

  • Gypsy on Broadway

    Dcember 11th

    Bus Departs JCC at 12pm

    $209 JCC Non-Member

    $190 JCC Member

    $171 for GCA subscriber

    6-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald plays the mother of all roles in a revelatory new production, helmed by Tony Award-winning visionary director George C. Wolfe, and choreographed by Tony Award-nominated Camille A. Brown.

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                          Cinema L'Apres-Midi
                          $10.00
                          Days Quantity Price
                          9/12: Whip It $10.00
                          10/10: Challengers $10.00
                          11/7: Girlfight $10.00
                          12/9: Blue Crush $10.00
                          All Screenings $35.00

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                          From Roots to Rhythms: Tracing American Music through Time
                          $15.00
                          Days Quantity Price
                          9/9: The Roots of American Music $15.00
                          10/7: The World of American POPULAR Music $15.00
                          11/4: The Heart of Rock and Roll $15.00
                          12/9:The New Definition of American Music $15.00
                          Full series $50.00

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                          9/17 Jewish Holiday Table: Conversation and Book Signing with Naama Sheffi
                          $25.00
                            
                          9/18 Tour of Central Synagogue
                          $20.00
                            
                          9/22 Flamenco y Sol
                          $30.00
                            
                          9/24 Women's Rosh Hashanah Celebration
                          $54.00
                            
                          11/2 Comedy Night with Joel Chasnoff
                          $36.00
                            
                          11/7 Meet Chef Vered Guttman
                          $18.00
                            
                          11/17 Bagels and Book Signing with Chef Rossi
                          $18.00
                            
                          12/10 I ❤ Broadway – Musical Revue with Fred Grieco
                          $18.00
                            
                          Joy of Opera with Lou Barrella
                          $15.00
                          Days Quantity Price
                          9/23: Celebrating Pavarotti $15.00
                          10/21: Opera Finales by Poisin! $15.00
                          11/11: Celebrating Veteran’s Day with Operatic, Symphonic & Popular Music $15.00
                          12/2: Donizetti’s Comic Operas $15.00
                          1/6: Remembering the Amato Opera $15.00
                          2/3: Highlights of “Samson and Delilah” $15.00
                          3/3: Verdi’s Aida “without the Fanfare” $15.00
                          4/7: Memorable Operatic Choruses $15.00
                          5/5: Pairing Beautiful Photos & Music $15.00
                          6/9: Verdi’s Fathers & Daughters $15.00
                          Full series $120.00

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