COMBATTING DISINFORMATION + MISINFORMATION DURING THE ELECTION SEASON
2024-10-08 11:00 (America/New_York) | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
With election season approaching, attend our workshop with the Bryant Library to learn how to identify credible sources, spot misinformation, and navigate news platforms effectively.

THE THINKING PATIENT
2024-10-10 13:30 - 15:00 | NY
Whether you visit the doctor frequently or occasionally, strong communication is vital for your well-being. Learn a structured approach to communicate confidently and clearly with your doctors.
All Nancy Marx Cancer Wellness Center workshops are completely free of charge.
Advance registration is required to Joy Rubel, jrubel@sjjcc.org

Holiday Floral Arrangement
2024-10-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
Learn the basics of floral design and assemble a beautiful faux flower centerpiece from craft artist Christin Nash! All supplies are included.
$34 members / $40 nonmembers

Dance for Parkinsons
2024-10-18 13:00, 2024-11-15 13:00 | NY
Each month, join a certified dance instructor in a modified dance class appropriate for anyone with limited mobility!
Classes are open to individuals with Parkinson’s disease, limited mobility, and caregivers.
No registration needed; just stop by!
Fridays, September 13, October 18, November 15, and December 13

Autumn Melodies with Little Maestros
2024-10-20 11:30 - 12:15 | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
Ages: Birth-5 years
Get ready to sing, dance, and move to your favorite Little Maestros tunes in this interactive performance, featuring puppets, bubbles, and hands-on fun with a variety of instruments. Perfect for the whole family, this show is sure to bring smiles and create lasting memories!
$40 members / $45 nonmembers per family

BETTER HEALTH BEGINS IN THE KITCHEN
2024-10-22 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-11-20 11:00 - 12:00 | NY
Kickstart your journey to better nutrition with Karen Berg, RD.
Monthly nutrition workshops for those with a cancer diagnosis.
Introduction to Healthy Eating – Wednesday, October 23, 11am-12pm
Giving Thanks – Wednesday, November 20, 11am-12pm
Holiday Eating – Wednesday, December 18, 11am-12pm
Start the Year off Right – Wednesday, January 22, 2025, 11am-12pm

To register, please email Joy Rubel at jrubel@sjjcc.org

LOCAL CANDIDATE FOURM
2024-10-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
Join SJJCC, League of Women Voters, and North Shore TV for our very first Candidate Forum. This event offers a unique opportunity to hear directly from local candidates on the ballot this November, such as Gina Silitti, Daniel Norber, Jack Martins, and Kim Keiserman. Remember, your vote is your voice—make it count!
Light refreshments will be provided.

Shabbat in the Park
2024-10-25 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

Beresheet (Genesis) Festival
2024-10-27 16:00 - 17:30 | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
The Long Island Jewish community joins together for the first Beresheet (Genesis) Festival! Join us, along with over 20 congregations, as we come together to dance with the Torah in unity, commemorating October 7th and recapturing the joy of Simchat Torah.

HEART HEALTH DURING TREATMENT
2024-10-29 18:00 - 19:30 | NY
Learn about the impact of cancer treatments on your heart with Dr. Robert Copland-Halperin, Onco-Cardiologist at Northwell Health Cancer Institute, in this virtual workshop.
All Nancy Marx Cancer Wellness Center workshops are completely free of charge.
Advance registration is required to Joy Rubel, jrubel@sjjcc.org

Movie Club: Ambulance Girls
2024-10-30 19:00 - 20:30 | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
Sit back and relax at SJJCC as we screen a different movie each month! In honor of First Responder’s Day, we’ll be showing the 2005 film, Ambulance Girl, starring Kathy Bates as a volunteer paramedic who discovers the perfect way to help herself is by helping others.
Free for members / $5 nonmembers

Author Breakfast: When Women Ran Fifth Avenue by Julie Satow
2024-10-31 10:30 - 12:00 | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
Satow, an award-winning journalist, chronicles the golden age of American department stores and the three visionary women who led them!
$60

Hirshleifers Private Shopping Event
2024-11-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
Shop the annual Champions for Charity shopping benefit from Thursday, December 5 – Saturday, December 7.
Join Hirshleifers & Sid Jacobson KCC for a private shopping event on Thursday, December 5, 5-7pm.
During the 3-day shopping event, present your Champion Number when making a purchase, and 25% of your full-price pre-tax purchase amount will be donated to your pre-selected organization. To select Sid Jacobson JCC as the charity of you choice and receive your Champion Number, visit AmericanaManhasset.com

Autumn Brunch
2024-11-03 13:00 - 15:00 | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
Recently retired? Empty nester? New to the neighborhood and SJJCC? This is the perfect opportunity to make new friends, enjoy entertainment, and indulge in food, while discovering all the amazing programs and events we offer to keep you active, engaged, and inspired in this exciting next phase of life!
$25 members / $35 nonmembers per person

FROM SELF-CRITICISM TO SELF-LOVE: REFRAMING OUR INNER PARTS
2024-11-07 19:00 - 20:30 | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
Discover the path to self-love with Dr. Diana Milillo. Through a model of self-awareness, we’ll explore the inner parts that often contribute to self-criticism and discuss the importance of listening to and understanding these inner voices.
Pre-register to be entered into our raffle to win a signed book!
Diana Milillo, PhD, LMHC, NCC, is a licensed mental health counselor in private practice who specializes in Internal Family Systems therapy. Her clients often come with a background of trauma, attachment issues, and a sense of being stuck.

Singles Café V55: Pizza Party
2024-11-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Marinara Pizza, 5 Glen Cove Road, Greenvale, NY, 11548
Mix and mingle while learning to make your own pizza with a Master Chef! Unlimited pizza, salad, and drinks included. Advance registration required, walk-ins will not be permitted.
$20 members / $25 nonmembers

Partners with the Community: Star Crossed by Heather Dune Macadam
2024-11-07 19:30 - 20:30 | Woodbury Jewish Center, 200 South Woods Drive, Woodbury, NY, 11797, United States
The epic true story of love and resistance during World War II offers insight into the Holocaust and the lives the French people bravely led under Hitler’s regime.

Shabbat Dinner
2024-11-08 17:00 - 19:00 | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
Welcome in Shabbat with friends, old and new! We’ll light the Shabbat candles, recite the blessings and prayers, and enjoy a delicious meal together.
$30 members / $40 nonmembers

Veteran's Day Family Service Project
2024-11-11 10:00 - 11:30 | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
This Veterans Day, let’s come together to support those who have served our country.
Join our Veterans Day Service Project and help pack duffel bags with
essential supplies—from clothing to hygiene products—for local veterans.
It’s a hands-on way to show our gratitude and make a real difference in
the lives of those who’ve given so much. With school closed, it’s the perfect
opportunity to involve the whole family in this community effort.

SKIN AND BREAST CARE KNOWLEDGE
2024-11-14 18:00 - 19:30 | NY
Discover essential skincare tips, breast care knowledge, and insightful discussions on implants with Dr. Noël Natoli from New York Plastic Surgical Group, and providers from Deep Blue Med Spa.
All Nancy Marx Cancer Wellness Center workshops are completely free of charge.

Partners with the Community: The Talented Mrs. Mandelbaum by Margalit Fox
2024-11-14 19:30 - 20:30 | Temple Sinai, 425 Roslyn Road, Roslyn Heights, NY, 11577, United States
America’s first organized-crime lord was a lady — a Jewish mother named Mrs. Mandelbaum! Fox tells the unforgettable true story of a once-famous heroine whose life exemplifies America’s cherished rags-to-riches narrative.

Israeli Market
2024-11-15 09:00 - 14:00 | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
Experience the flavors and vibes of Israel when our lobby is transformed into a market! Pick up authentic items for your Shabbat dinner, find unique treasures for your home, and get to know our RCFI staff!

LEGAL PLANNING FOR PEACE OF MIND
2024-11-19 18:00 - 19:30 | NY
YOUR GUIDE TO ESTATE PLANNING
Estate planning is a vital step in ensuring your assets and loved ones are protected and cared for according to your wishes. This virtual workshop provides the knowledge and confidence you need to make informed decisions.
All Nancy Marx Cancer Wellness Center workshops are completely free of charge.
Advance registration is required.
Register

In Conversation with Adelle Waldman for Help Wanted
2024-11-20 13:00 - 14:30 | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
From the author of The Love Affairs of Nathaniel P. comes a funny and eye-opening tale of work in contemporary America, that was chosen as an Editor’s Choice by The New York Times Book Review!
$30

Author Talks: #Antisemitism - Coming of Age During the Resurgence of Hate by Samantha A. Vinokor-Meinrath
2024-11-21 19:00 - 20:30 | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
Join SJJCC, UJA-Federation of New York’s Rising Leaders, and Woodbury Jewish Center for a critical and timely program addressing the surge in antisemitism.
Parents of children of all ages – Empower your family: Samantha Vinokor-Meinrath, an expert in the field of antisemitism education and awareness, will teach parents how they can tackle this difficult topic and support their children.
Teens – Get answers now: At the same time, RCFI’s Shinshinim will host a separate program for teens (grades 8-12) to address their questions and concerns head-on.
Refreshments will be served for teens.

Film Screening: Israel Swings for Gold
2024-11-23 18:30 - 22:00 | Mercaz Academy, 25 Country Drive, Plainview, 11803, United States
In 2021, Israel’s baseball team competed in the Olympics for the first time. With no media allowed in Tokyo’s Olympic Village, players recorded their own experiences which you can see in this film.
Special guest appearances from Eric Holtz, Team Israel’s manger during their Olympic run and director of the Israel Baseball Academy and Nate Fish, current Team Israel manager and CEO of Israel Baseball Americas.
Tickets $18 with advance registration, $20 at the door.

Holiday Boutique
2024-11-26 10:00 - 15:00 | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
Looking for the perfect gift, or maybe something special for yourself? Our Holiday Boutique will feature clothing, jewelry, accessories, and more! From unique treasures to one-of-a-kind finds, there’s something for everyone on your list (including you)!
Support local vendors, and get into the holiday spirit with us!

Movie Club: When Harry Met Sally
2024-11-27 14:30 - 16:30 | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
Before we gather with family and friends, we’ll be showing the romance classic, When Harry Met Sally!
Free for members / $5 nonmembers
