Author Breakfast: The Lioness of Boston by Emily Franklin
2023-10-12 10:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
A deeply evocative novel following the life of Isabella Stewart Gardner, a daring visionary who created an inimitable legacy in American art and transformed the city of Boston.
$60

Shabbat in the Park
2023-10-13 17:00 - 18:30 | Gerry Pond Park, 10 Papermill Road, Roslyn, NY, 11576, United States
Come celebrate Shabbat in the Park with family and friends! There will be pizza, ice cream, challah, grape juice, and lots of entertainment! Please bring a blanket and carpooling to the event is encouraged.
$36 per family

The Skincare Hoax by Fayne L. Frey, MD
2023-10-25 19:30 | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
Dr. Frey explores “essential” products that are not necessary, exposes the skincare ingredients that lack scientific findings, and recommends effective skincare products that are easy and affordable! Price includes a copy of the book.
$35

Partners with the Community: Genealogy of a Murder by Lisa Belkin
2023-10-26 19:30 | Temple Sinai, 425 Roslyn Road, Roslyn Heights, NY, 11577, United States
A multigenerational tale of three families whose paths collide one summer night in 1960 with the murder of a police officer.

Together in Song: Israel Benefit Concert
2023-10-28 19:30 | North Shore Synagogue, 83 Muttontown Eastwoods Road, Syosset, NY, 11791, United States
Enjoy a concert featuring Neshama Carlebach and Noah Aronson to help raise funds for UJA-Federation of New York’s Israel fund.

Author Breakfast: Picture in the Sand by Peter Blauner
2023-11-09 10:30 - 12:00 | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
A sweeping intergenerational story told through a grandfather’s letters to his grandson, passing on the story of his political rebellion in 1950s Egypt in order to save his grandson’s life in a post-9/11 world.
$60

Hofstra Basketball Clinic
2023-11-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
Grades: 2-12
Enjoy a special basketball clinic featuring the players of the NCAA Division I Hofstra Pride Men’s Basketball Team! The full team will visit SJJCC to teach basketball fundamentals including shooting, passing, and defense. Open to SJJCC members only.
Advance registration required by contacting the Fitness Center Welcome Desk at 516.484.1545 ext. 139 or fitness@sjjcc.org.

Dueling Pianos
2023-11-11 19:30 | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
Enjoy an entertaining and exciting evening hearing your favorite songs on dueling pianos by New York City’s own Shake, Rattle, and Roll! Dueling Pianos is a concert, comedy show, and cabaret all combined into one which encourages audience interaction with singing along. Light refreshments will be served.
$50 members / $65 nonmembers

Champions For Charity
2023-11-30 - 2023-12-02 | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
Champions for Charity® holiday shopping benefit is November 30-December 2, 2023. Help support our organization by doing your holiday shopping at participating Americana Manhasset and select Wheatley Plaza stores during these three days and 25% of your pre-tax purchases will be donated to SJJCC’S Emergency Israel Fund.
To register for your CHAMPION NUMBER or for more information, visit championsforcharity.org or visit the Americana Concierge Tuesday-Saturday from 10am-5pm. When it’s time to make a purchase, simply present your CHAMPION NUMBER.
Donations will be made on full-price merchandise only, subject to individual store policy. Donations on participating store gift certificates and special order merchandise are subject to individual store policy.

My Wondrous Whimsical World Art Gallery Closing
2023-11-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
Mix and mingle with Ginger Balizer-Hendler while viewing their colorful artwork! The event is free, but advance registration is appreciated.

Family Fun Day
2023-12-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
Come in your pajamas and enjoy a fun-filled morning with a bagel breakfast, activities, a bouncy house, and a special appearance from Bluey, the famous dog from 10:30-11:30am!
Help us stock the shelves of our Community Needs Bank to help our neighbors in need by donating a nonperishable item of canned protein, jelly, or peanut butter.
Free for members / $18 nonmembers per family

Maccabi Games Soccer Tryouts
2024-01-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
Boys and girls between the ages of 13-16 years (as of July 31, 2024) are invited to tryout for our soccer teams for this summer’s Maccabi Games taking place August 4-9 in Houston, Texas!
Tryouts take place indoors, please wear appropriate footwear and if possible, bring a soccer ball.

Mini & Junior Maccabi Games Soccer Tryouts
2024-01-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
Boys and girls between the ages of 9-12 years (as of April 30, 2024) are invited to tryout for our soccer teams for this spring’s Mini & Junior Maccabi Games taking place in Wilmington, Delaware on Sunday, May 5!
Tryouts take place indoors, please wear appropriate footwear and if possible, bring a soccer ball.

Author Breakfast: Night Angels by Weina Dai Randel
2024-01-18 10:30 - 12:00 | Virtual, NY
A moving novel about a diplomatic couple who risked their lives to help Viennese Jews escape the Nazis, inspired by the true story of Dr. Ho Fengshan, Righteous Among the Nations. This program will be presented virtually only.
$60

Tu B'Shvat Shabbat Dinner
2024-01-26 16:00 - 18:30 | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
Welcome in Shabbat and celebrate Tu B’Shvat, the new year for trees, with friends and dinner from Ben’s Kosher Delicatessen!
$30 members / $40 nonmembers

Tu B'Shvat Family Fun Day
2024-01-27 10:00 - 13:00 | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
Come together with family and friends as we celebrate the new year of trees with a concert by Tkiya, activities, and food!
Free for members / $5 nonmembers per family

Fiddler on the Roof
2024-01-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
Matchmaker, matchmaker, make me a match, as our Community Players travel to pre-revolutionary Russia in this timeless classic!
Tickets $28 for members, seniors, and students / $32 nonmembers

Box + Burn with Anthony
2024-02-06 10:00 - 10:50 | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
Cardio boxing and strength training combined into one, with no punching bag involved!
Classes are open to active members only, ages 16+ years. Advance registration is required. To reserve your spot, email fitness@sjjcc.org.

Spin with Laura
2024-02-08 18:00 - 18:50 | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
Get your heart pumping on our spin bikes.
Classes are open to active members only, ages 16+ years. Advance registration is required. To reserve your spot, email fitness@sjjcc.org.

Jingles with Singles Radio Bingo
2024-02-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
Enjoy an evening of mixing, mingling, and having fun singing along to your favorite songs! Refreshments will be served.
$30 members / $40 nonmembers

Hear Their Story: Kfar Azza Survivors
2024-02-26 18:30 | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
Doron Admoni, Neomi Hirshfeld, Lir Soussana, and Sergei Yankelovich are survivors of October 7th from Kibbutz Kfar Azza, and they will share with us their firsthand accounts from the day. We will honor their experiences and courage and learn from their resilience.

Partners with the Community: Israel’s Declaration of Independence by Neil Rogachevsky
2024-02-28 19:30 | Woodbury Jewish Center, 200 South Woods Drive, Woodbury, NY, 11797, United States
Through a presentation of the drafts of Israel’s Declaration of Independence in English for the first time, see the dilemmas of politics, diplomacy, and values faced by Israel’s leaders as they charted the path to independence and composed what became modern Israel’s most important political text.

Author Breakfast: Küntslers in Paradise by Cathleen Schine
2024-03-07 10:30 - 12:00 | Virtual, NY
Mamie was only 11 when her family escaped Vienna in 1939 and made their way to Lose Angeles with other Jews escaping Hitler. Now in 2020, Mamie tells her grandson Julian the buried stories of her years in California. This program will be presented virtually only.
$60

Hope is a Rainbow by Hoda Kotb
2024-03-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
Today show cohost and bestselling author Hoda Kotb’s new book, Hope is a Rainbow, is a lyrical celebration of hope in children and teaching the youngest readers how to reach for their dreams – whether they are as big as the night sky or as small as a bowl of purple ice cream. It’s a lesson in optimism and what a positive outlook can bring. It’s a story that honors the childlike wonder and curiosity that exists in all of us, young and old. In partnership with Theodore’s Books of Oyster Bay.
$36, includes a signed copy of the book

Seven Blessings Film Screening
2024-03-09 19:30 - 22:00 | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
See the acclaimed 2023 Israeli dramedy, Seven Blessings, winner of 10 Ophir Awards, Israel’s version of the Oscars, including Best Film.
The film is in Hebrew with English subtitles, and includes behind-the-scenes footage from the film’s producer.
Each ticket includes a drink and snack. Proceeds from the event will help support Shevet Gefen activities.
Presenting Sponsor: Hagit Bodner • Star Sponsor: Smadar Chen
$30 per person

Shabbat Dinner: Purim Style
2024-03-15 17:00 - 19:00 | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
Welcome in Shabbat and honor Purim – the joyous Jewish festival – with dinner, wine, and holiday treats! Come in costume or pick up a mask upon arrival, to show off your inner Esther as we celebrate the saving of the Jews from evil Haman’s plot! We will be sharing stories of strong women across history and Bonnie Sperry, Executive Director of NCJW Peninsula Section, will join us to speak on how Jewish women continue to shape the world today.
$30 members / $40 nonmembers

Partners with the Community: The Last of the Seven by Steven Hartov
2024-03-18 19:30 | Temple Beth Israel, 1 Temple Drive, Port Washington, NY, 11050, United States
A spellbinding novel of World War II based on the little-known history of the X Troop — a team of European Jews who escaped the continent only to join the British Army and return home to exact their revenge on Hitler’s military.

Health + Longevity Workshop
2024-03-21 19:30 - 20:30 | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
Dr. William A. Berger, founder and medical director of Northeast Medical Practice in Great Neck, will join us to discuss health and longevity. He will speak on the four pillars of obesity medicine – nutrition, physical activity, behavior modification, and medication as needed, including what the most commonly prescribed obesity medications are (Ozempic, Wegovy, Saxenda, etc.), how they work, and how an understanding and integration of the four pillars contribute to one’s overall wellness as they age.
Advanced registration required by Monday, March 18 to Dov Mochari, dmochari@sjjcc.org.

Partners with the Community: The Night Travelers by Lucas Correa
2024-03-26 19:30 | Melville Jewish Center, 2600 New York Avenue, Melville, NY, 11747, United States
Four generations of women experience love, loss, war, and hope from the rise of Nazism to the Cuban Revolution and finally, the fall of the Berlin Wall in this sweeping novel.

Puri-Gefen: Purim Community Celebration
2024-03-31 15:00 - 17:00 | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
Come in costume as we celebrate the holiday with activities, games, inflatables, and music! Food will be available to purchase at the event. Please bring a non-perishable food item to be donated to our Community Needs Bank to help our neighbors in need! In partnership with Shevet Gefen Israel Scouts.
