Sid Jacobson JCC

Book Club: Flesh
2026-03-19 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
Share your thoughts on today’s best-selling novels, moderated by Nicole Yablans, an English teacher and library consultant.
March’s pick is Flesh by bestselling author and Booker prize winner David Szalay.
Flesh follows István, a Hungarian teen whose life veers off course after a disastrous early relationship. He rises from poverty to the world of London’s ultra‑rich, but unresolved trauma and impulsive choices shape every stage of his journey.
$20 members / $30 nonmembers

Trip: Frick Collection & Morgan Library
2026-03-25 08:15 | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
Spend a memorable day in Manhattan exploring two iconic cultural institutions. Begin with a self‑guided visit to The Frick Collection, set inside a historic mansion and featuring remarkable Old Master paintings and decorative arts. After lunch at The Morgan Library, enjoy a private tour showcasing rare manuscripts and early printed works. Round‑trip transportation included.
Bus departs 8:15am
$225 per person

Author Breakfast: Fagin the Thief by Allison Epstein
2026-03-26 10:30 - 12:00 | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
A reimagining of the world created by Charles Dickens, seen through the eyes of Jacob Fagin—Victorian literature’s notorious villain.
$65 per person

New Mah Jongg Card Workshop with Judy Umansky
2026-04-14 19:00 - 21:30 | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
Get ready to sharpen your skills! Explore the 2026 card while learning tips and strategies to elevate your game.
$15 members / $20 nonmembers

Partners with the Community: Paris Undercover by Matthew Goodman
2026-04-28 19:30 | Melville Jewish Center, 2600 New York Avenue, Melville, NY, 11747, United States
Two women. One war. Countless secrets. Step into Nazi-occupied Paris and uncover a true story of courage, betrayal, and redemption.

Author Breakfast: Typewriter Beach by Meg Waite Clayton
2026-05-07 10:30 - 12:00 | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
An unforgettable historical novel told across dual timelines, centered on the unlikely friendship between a screenwriter and a young actress hoping to be Alfred Hitchcock’s next star.
$65 per person
