Home Center for Community Engagement
Come together as a loving and harmonious community and show that hate and prejudice have no home at SJJCC. Create a rainbow challah to symbolize unity and joy. This event is fun for all ages, and you’ll leave with a beautiful challah (for you or a friend)! $5 member/ $10 nonmembers • Register $5 student […]
In honor of Pride month, join us to watch the hilarious 1996 comedy starring Robin Williams as a gay cabaret owner, and Nathan Lane as his drag queen companion who agree to put up a false straight front so that their son can introduce them to his fiancée's conservative parents.
Sid Jacobson JCC is proud to host our annual hands-on volunteer event benefiting Supplies for Success. During this impactful family-friendly activity, backpacks are packed with essential school supplies to help children in need begin the school year equipped and empowered.
Celebrate your special day by teaming up with your grandchildren for a morning of fun! Enjoy a bagel breakfast, followed by a visit from local children’s book author and illustrator Ann F. Koffsky, and give back to our community with service projects. $10 members per family / $20 nonmembers per family Brought to you by […]
Experience the joy of hands-on baking as you craft your own babka—a sweet, twisted loaf full of flavor and tradition. With expert guidance from Avery Robinson, culinary historian, co-founder of Rye Revival, and manager of Black Rooster Food, you’ll learn how to prepare and shape this beloved treat to take home and bake. All ingredients […]
Featured film: In Remembrance of Martin Monthly thought-provoking films that are sure to inspire! Watch the 1986 PBS documentary honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., featuring archival footage and interviews with family, friends, and global leaders. Narrated by Ossie Davis, it reflects on King’s enduring legacy in civil rights and social justice.
All ages Help fight hunger locally by donating non-perishable food items to support families through SJJCC’s Nikki Schwartz Memorial Community Needs Bank. View our full list of most-needed items
Ages: Birth–5 years Enjoy stories and crafts that teach kindness and share Dr. King’s message of equality.
All ages Join a large-scale, hands-on project to fight global hunger by packing meals for our neighbors in need.
All ages Make your voice heard by joining MAZON’s national postcard-writing campaign to protect programs that fight hunger. No one deserves to go hungry.
Help save a life by donating blood in our drive in partnership with the New York Blood Center. Appointments are preferred, walk-ins will be accommodated if space permits.
Ages: 16+ Create nutritious lunch kits in two 1-hour shifts to support local families through SJJCC’s Nikki Schwartz Memorial Community Needs Bank.
Help us stock the shelves of our Nikki Schwartz Memorial Community Needs Bank by donating to help our neighbors in need at one of our monthly food and supply drives. SID JACOBSON JCC ANNEX 200 FOREST DRIVE, SUITE 11
Monthly thought-provoking films that are sure to inspire! Join us for a screening of the film 42, followed by a light dinner. 42 tells the inspiring true story of Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play Major League Baseball in the modern era. The film highlights Robinson’s courage and determination as he breaks barriers […]
Join Sid Jacobson JCC for a lively, FREE performance of traditional West African drumming and dance. Following the performance, enjoy a variety of hands‑on activities and light refreshments. An engaging, joyful experience for all ages.
Help us stock the shelves of our Nikki Schwartz Memorial Community Needs Bank by donating to help our neighbors in need at one of our monthly food and supply drives. SID JACOBSON JCC ANNEX 200 FOREST DRIVE, SUITE 11
Monthly thought-provoking films that are sure to inspire! In collaboration with the National Council of Jewish Women and Sid Jacobson JCC's Adult Programming Center, we're screening the documentary No One Asked You A humor‑driven documentary from comedian and activist Lizz Winstead, co‑creator of The Daily Show, and Abortion Access Front. The film journeys across the […]
Join women of all ages and backgrounds for an evening of camaraderie and connection as we celebrate Women's History Month. Share your favorite stories, indulge in delicious treats, and celebrate the diverse culinary traditions of our community. Bring a dessert reflecting your culture! $10
Help us stock the shelves of our Nikki Schwartz Memorial Community Needs Bank by donating to help our neighbors in need at one of our monthly food and supply drives. SID JACOBSON JCC ANNEX 200 FOREST DRIVE, SUITE 11
Help us stock the shelves of our Nikki Schwartz Memorial Community Needs Bank by donating to help our neighbors in need at one of our monthly food and supply drives. SID JACOBSON JCC ANNEX 200 FOREST DRIVE, SUITE 11
Sunday: 7:00 am-6:00 pm
Monday-Thursday: 6:00 am-10:00 pm
Friday: 6:00 am-5:30 pm
Saturday: 7:00 am-6:00 pm
Please note: The Health+Wellness Center always closes 15 minutes before the building closes.
