BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:America/New_York X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20170525T080000Z DTEND:20170530T093000Z DTSTAMP:20170525T040555Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/high-holiday-event/ SUMMARY:High Holiday Event DESCRIPTION:This is a test event.  I don't really know what to say! CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:WJC Activity Center\, 124 Anywhere Road\, Mamaroneck\, NY\, 10543\ , United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=124 Anywhere Road\, Mamaron eck\, NY\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=WJC Activity C enter:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20170527T011500Z DTEND:20170528T024500Z DTSTAMP:20170525T194011Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/the-very-best/ SUMMARY:The Very Best DESCRIPTION:There is no substitute CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:WJC Activity Center\, 124 Anywhere Road\, Mamaroneck\, NY\, 10543\ , United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=124 Anywhere Road\, Mamaron eck\, NY\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=WJC Activity C enter:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:5@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20170530T080000Z DTEND:20170531T131500Z DTSTAMP:20170525T194058Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/just-ok/ SUMMARY:Just OK DESCRIPTION:We want you to come but its just ok. CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:WJC Activity Center\, 124 Anywhere Road\, Mamaroneck\, NY\, 10543\ , United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=124 Anywhere Road\, Mamaron eck\, NY\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=WJC Activity C enter:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20170603T080000Z DTEND:20170603T093000Z DTSTAMP:20170525T194135Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/event-all-around/ SUMMARY:Event All Around DESCRIPTION:You need to attend this one.  It's going to be great CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:WJC Activity Center\, 124 Anywhere Road\, Mamaroneck\, NY\, 10543\ , United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=124 Anywhere Road\, Mamaron eck\, NY\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=WJC Activity C enter:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:7@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20170908T200000Z DTEND:20170908T210000Z DTSTAMP:20170912T010944Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/koslowe/ SUMMARY:Koslowe DESCRIPTION:Koslowe Gallery Tour of Exhibit Across the Divides\n\nThe Koslo we Gallery is delighted to join a Rhythm and Ruach\, Shabbat Under the Sta rs evening with Shabbat dinner and a Gallery tour on  Friday evening\, Se ptember 8th\, of this fall’s gallery exhibition:\n\n \n\nAcross Divides : Borders and Boundaries in Contemporary Art.  \n\nAngela Strassheim\, Sa ugy Praying\, 2008\, 24” x 30”\n\n \n\nThe story of the Jewish people is filled with messages of division\, both from\n\nsociety at-large and  within ourselves. At times this separation is deliberate and at other tim es it has been imposed. Borders and boundaries in Jewish history is a stor y that transcends not only our people\, but many peoples\, and resonates i n today’s most compelling stories also where there are efforts to wall o ff and attempts to bridge differences. Through a variety of art forms the artists in the exhibition explore\, in the words of guest curator Reba Wul kan\, “moral and spiritual challenges\, gender identities\, and themes o f national origins\, geo-politics\, tolerance\, and other concerns.”\n\n  \;\n\nSome engage with ideas of spatial boundaries while others explo re personal divides that define Jewish identity\, ethnicity\, prayer\, gar b\, family\, geographical borders\, and physical or conceptual walls. Pain ters\, photographers and sculptors\, such as David Moss\, Andi Arnovitz\, Tova Beck-Friedman\, Ken Goldman\, Siona Benjamin\, Pavel Wolberg\, Angela Srassheim and Ahuva Winslow\, are represented.\n\n \;\n\nJoin us for this event\, as well as a formal gallery opening program on Thursday eveni ng\, October 19th\, 2017\, featuring Reba Wulkan. The exhibition will be o n view through December 2017.\n\nFor more information\, contact Amy Levine -Kennedy\,\n\nCurator at amyruth67@aol.com.\n\n  CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 7175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, Ne w York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=7175 Rockland Avenue\, Mama roneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westc hester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20170912T193000Z DTEND:20170912T193000Z DTSTAMP:20170912T011615Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sing-out-the-high-holidays-with-cantor -goldberg/ SUMMARY:Sing Out the High Holidays with Cantor Goldberg DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, September 12\, 7:30pm\n\nGather as a community to pre pare for the High Holidays with Cantor Goldberg. \n\nWant to be able to e nhance your High Holiday experience with a vibrant sound-filled room? Need some help in learning the melodies we will sing together or want to exten d your current repertoire? Then come out to WJC tomorrow evening to warm u p your voice for Rosh Hashanah.\n\nCheck out WJC's Sound Cloud where you can find playlists of melodies that are good to know\, great to know and m ust know! Contact Cantor Goldberg if you need help accessing the links or have a group that wants to learn the songs together.\n LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States of America\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States of America\, United States;X-APPL E-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westchester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:13@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20171001T110000Z DTEND:20171001T110000Z DTSTAMP:20170928T215842Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sukkah-decorating-with-the-sisterhood/ SUMMARY:Sukkah Decorating with the Sisterhood DESCRIPTION:Join the Sisterhood for their fun annual Sukkah decorating day! Stop by for coffee and snacks. CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:WJC\, Palmer &\; Rockland Avenues\, Mamaroneck\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Palmer & Rockland Avenues\, Mamaroneck\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=WJC:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:14@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20171006T174500Z DTEND:20171006T174500Z DTSTAMP:20171002T204257Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rhythm-ruach-kabbalat-shabbat-on-sukko th/ SUMMARY:Rhythm & Ruach: Kabbalat Shabbat on Sukkot DESCRIPTION:Kabbalat Shabbat on Sukkoth is for Everyone! Celebrate together :\n\n- 5:45-6:30pm Traditional Service\n- 6:00-6:30pm Family Service\n- 6: 30-7:30pm Community Shabbat Dinner\n- 7:30-8:30pm Rhythm &\; Ruach CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:WJC\, Palmer &\; Rockland Avenues\, Mamaroneck\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Palmer & Rockland Avenues\, Mamaroneck\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=WJC:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:11@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20171007T103000Z DTEND:20171007T113000Z DTSTAMP:20170928T220553Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-teens-pastries-and-parsha/ SUMMARY:WJC Teens: Pastries and Parsha DESCRIPTION:Come learn about the weeks Torah portion in a fun and active wa y. And yes\, there will be pastries! CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:WJC\, Palmer &\; Rockland Avneues\, Mamaroneck\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Palmer & Rockland Avneues\, Mamaroneck\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=WJC:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:10@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20171008T160000Z DTEND:20171008T160000Z DTSTAMP:20170928T220454Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/pizza-in-the-sukkah/ SUMMARY:Pizza in the Sukkah DESCRIPTION:Calling all Kindergarten - Sixth Graders\n \nWe invite WJC chil dren to meet in the Sukkah on Sunday\, October 8th at 4:00 pm to enjoy piz za together and play games with friends. Click here for more details. Plea se RSVP to Aleza. CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:WJC Sukkah\, Palmer &\; Rockland Avenues\, Mamaroneck\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Palmer & Rockland Avenues\, Mamaroneck\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=WJC Sukkah:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20171008T190000Z DTEND:20171008T190000Z DTSTAMP:20170928T220525Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/poker-in-the-sukkah/ SUMMARY:Poker in the Sukkah DESCRIPTION:Bring your best poker face and get ready for some fun! $10 ant e to cover beer and snacks. \nThis event is\, of course\, open to players of all levels.\n  \nPlease RSVP to craig.rubin@gmail.com.\n CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:WJC Sukkah\, Palmer &\; Rockland Avenues\, Mamaroneck\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Palmer & Rockland Avenues\, Mamaroneck\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=WJC Sukkah:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:15@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20171010T210000Z DTEND:20171010T210000Z DTSTAMP:20170928T220615Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rabbi-shai-held-returns-to-wjc/ SUMMARY:Rabbi Shai Held Returns to WJC DESCRIPTION:Join the Adult Education Committee for an Engaging Conversation about his new collection of Essays: THE HEART OF TORAH: ESSAYS ON THE WEE KLY TORAH PORTION\n \nSigned copies of the book will be available for purc hase by check or credit card. Light refreshments will be served.\n\nRabbi Shai Held is Co-founder\, Dean and Chair of Jewish Thought at Mechon Hadar \, an institute for prayer\, personal growth and Jewish study in New York City. He holds a PhD in Religion from Harvard University\, has taught at t he Jewish Theological Seminary\, and is a recipient of the prestigious Cov enant Award for Excellence in Jewish Education. Rabbi Held was the 2017 Sc holar-in-Residence at WJC and is returning by popular demand.\n\nRSVP to ( 914) 698-2960 or adminasst@wjcenter.org\n\n***Sponsored by the Adult Educa tion Committee*** ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2017 /09/Held.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:WJC\, Palmer &\; Rockland Avenues\, Mamaroneck\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Palmer & Rockland Avenues\, Mamaroneck\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=WJC:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:18@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20171012T173000Z DTEND:20171012T213000Z DTSTAMP:20170928T220827Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sing-out-a-simchat-torah/ SUMMARY:Sing Out a New Simchat Torah DESCRIPTION:Simchat Torah Eve\n\nCelebrate as we finish reading the Torah a nd begin again. Click here for more. \n\n5:30 Young Children’s Celebrati on\n6:00 Community Pizza and Pasta Dinner\n6:45 Ma’ariv: Evening Prayer Service\n7:00 Guided Tour around an Unrolled Torah Scroll - puts the kids in the center of the action\n7:30 Seven Hakafot: Sing & Dance\, Whirl & Tw irl with the Torah Final Hakafah Under the Stars (weather permitting)\n8:1 5 Community Dessert\n8:30 Tisch/Post-Hakafot After Party -Schnaps with Div rei/ Words of Torah\n\nFrom Tots to JOYs—all of WJC will join together f or a very full and very fun community holiday experience.\n\n\nThe centerp iece of our evening will be the seven hakafot/ Torah parades each led by a different facet of our community.\n\n$10/ family for pizza and pasta dinn er.\n\nPlease RSVP to Rosie in the WJC office\, 914-698-2960\, by Monday\, October 9th. CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:WJC\, Palmer &\; Rockland Avenues\, Mamaroneck\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Palmer & Rockland Avenues\, Mamaroneck\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=WJC:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:12@wjcenter.org DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171015 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171016 DTSTAMP:20170929T032419Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-kadima/ SUMMARY:WJC Kadima DESCRIPTION:WJC Kadima (7-8th Grade) goes to Bounce! More details to follow ! CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:16@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20171015T090000Z DTEND:20171015T090000Z DTSTAMP:20170928T220316Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/bridge-with-the-brotherhood/ SUMMARY:Bridge with the Brotherhood DESCRIPTION:LEARN BRIDGE IN A DAY program with our own Art Seelenfreund\, g old life master. Two consecutive Sundays following Minyan and breakfast. Q uestions and to RSVP: artie2t@optonline.net. CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:WJC\, Palmer &\; Rockland Avenues\, Mamaroneck\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Palmer & Rockland Avenues\, Mamaroneck\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=WJC:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:22@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20171017T194500Z DTEND:20171017T194500Z DTSTAMP:20171016T223409Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/a-conversation-with-judith-summerfield -and-rabbi-jeffrey-segelman/ SUMMARY:A Conversation with Judith Summerfield and Rabbi Jeffrey Segelman DESCRIPTION:"Places We Come From\, The Stories We Tell" \nHow do you respon d to the question\, ‘where do you come from’? Do you name an actual pl ace? A country? Family? Religion? Race? Gender? How do we tell our own sto ries within the contexts of the big stories that we inherit from the past? What are the stories we live by\, often without our knowing it? What valu e does history serve in our stories? Or memory? Rituals or customs?\n\nJoi n us for a lively discussion with Judith Summerfield\, WJC member\, author of A Man Comes from Someplace: Stories\, History\, Memory From a Lost Tim e\, published by SENSE Publishers\, 2015. Professor Emerita in English\, Q ueens College/CUNY\, Judith introduced the book at the Krakow Festival in 2015\, and since then\, has been giving book talks and writing seminars\, including a recent writing/reading workshop supported by the New York Coun cil for the Humanities at the Larchmont Library.\n\nIn addition to the Con versation with Rabbi Segelman\, Judith will be leading a writing seminar t hat will begin on November 7 in association with the Hendel Family Library Details to follow. CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:WJC\, Palmer and Rockland Avenues\, Mamaroneck\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Palmer and Rockland Avenues \, Mamaroneck\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=WJC:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:21@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20171018T194500Z DTEND:20171018T194500Z DTSTAMP:20171016T144608Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/israeli-movie-night-the-kind-words/ SUMMARY:Israeli Movie Night - The Kind Words DESCRIPTION:The Kind Words - Ha Milim HaTovot\nIn this comedy/drama by Shem i Zarhin starring Sasson Gabai\, a mother's secret romance bubbles up from the deep past\, leading to both tension and reconciliation. The 2015 unra ted film is 118 minutes long\, in French and Hebrew with English subtitles \,\nFree - Invite Your Friends!\nWe will be serving coffee\, tea and refre shments\, including popcorn!\n($5 donation to cover cost of refreshments i s welcome &\; appreciated.)\nRSVP to Linda Alpert Karell CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:WJC\, Palmer &\; Rockland Avenues\, Mamaroneck\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Palmer & Rockland Avenues\, Mamaroneck\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=WJC:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20171019T194500Z DTEND:20171019T194500Z DTSTAMP:20171016T144945Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/koslowe-gallery-fall-exhibit-opening-w ith-special-guest-curator-reba-wulkan/ SUMMARY:Koslowe Gallery Fall Exhibit Opening with Special Guest Curator Reb a Wulkan DESCRIPTION:Koslowe Gallery Fall Exhibit Opening with Special Guest Curator Reba Wulkan\nWine & Cheese Reception\n*Thursday\, October 19\, 2017\, 7:4 5 pm\n“Across Divides: Borders and Boundaries in Contemporary Art CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:WJC Koslowe Gallery\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\ , 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=WJC Ko slowe Gallery:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:17@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20171022T090000Z DTEND:20171022T090000Z DTSTAMP:20170928T220257Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/bridge-with-the-brotherhood-2/ SUMMARY:Bridge with the Brotherhood DESCRIPTION:LEARN BRIDGE IN A DAY program with our own Art Seelenfreund\, g old life master. Questions and to RSVP: artie2t@optonline.net. CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:WJC\, Palmer &\; Rockland Avenues\, Mamaroneck\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Palmer & Rockland Avenues\, Mamaroneck\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=WJC:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:23@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20171022T203000Z DTEND:20171022T203000Z DTSTAMP:20171023T005106Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/scotch-study/ SUMMARY:Scotch & Study DESCRIPTION:Join WJC Brotherhood for a guys-only discussion with Rabbi Adir .  David Brause chairs this event and will include topics such as Weinst ein\, Trump and other relevant issues.   Scotch will be provided. CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:WJC\, Palmer &\; Rockland Avenues\, Mamaroneck\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Palmer & Rockland Avenues\, Mamaroneck\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=WJC:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:24@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20171023T193000Z DTEND:20171023T193000Z DTSTAMP:20171023T005909Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/israeli-dancing/ SUMMARY:Israeli Dancing DESCRIPTION:Led By World-Famous Teacher and Choreographer Shmulik Gov-Ari  at the Westchester Jewish Center Activity Center or Gym\n\n2017 Dates: N ov. 6\, 13\, 20\, 27\, Dec. 4\, 11\, 18 and 28\, 2017\n\nBeginners: 7:30pm - 8:45pm\nIntermediate/Advanced: 8:45pm -10pm\n\n$10 WJC members / $13 no n-members / TEENS 13-18 are FREE!\n\nFor more information\, and to confirm whether class is in session\,please contact: Linda Alpert Karell\n\nSpon sored by the WJC Israel Committee ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2017 /10/IsraeliDance.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:WJC Gym or Activity Center\, Palmer &\; Rockland Avenues\, Mama roneck\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Palmer & Rockland Avenues\, Mamaroneck\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=WJC Gym or Activity Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:25@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20171024T094500Z DTEND:20171024T094500Z DTSTAMP:20171023T010333Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-study-class/ SUMMARY:Torah Study Class DESCRIPTION:Rabbi Adir leads a friendly\, accessible and meaningful Tuesday morning class\, exploring the weekly portion through commentators both an cient and modern. CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:WJC\, Palmer and Rockland Avenues\, Mamaroneck\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Palmer and Rockland Avenues \, Mamaroneck\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=WJC:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:27@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20171029T110000Z DTEND:20171029T110000Z DTSTAMP:20171025T223545Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/pj-library-story-time-sing-along-with- eileen-and-carla/ SUMMARY:PJ Library Story Time & Sing-Along with Eileen and Carla DESCRIPTION:\nStory Time and Sing-Along for\nPreschoolers\nwith Eileen and Carla\n\nPlease join us in the WJC Library for our PJ Library and Sing-Alo ng kickoff event.\nAll children and their grownups are welcome to join us for stories\, music\, and\nmovement (ideal for pre-schoolers and younger)! We'll feature interactive music and fun with Eileen Fortuna\,\nEarly Chil dhood Center Summer Camp Director\, and Carla Friend from Tkiya: The Jewis h Community Music\nSchool. All are welcome!!\n\nPlease note that all child ren must be accompanied by an adult during the program. A light snack will \nbe provided at the conclusion of our story time. There is no charge for this event.\n\nFor more information and to RSVP\, contact:\n\nAleza Kulp a t\n(914) 698-2966 or\neducdir@wjcenter.org\nDATE: October 29\, 2017\nTIME: 11:00 – 11:45 am\nWHERE: Westchester Jewish Center\nMamaroneck\, NY ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2017 /05/PJ.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:28@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20171105T090000Z DTEND:20171105T130000Z DTSTAMP:20171101T142041Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/mitzvah-day/ SUMMARY:Mitzvah Day 2017-18 DESCRIPTION:Giving and Gratitude\nMitzvah Day • WJC Lobby\, Sun. Nov. 5\, 9:00am-1:00pm\nSHARON SILVER\, SoJAC Chair\n\nRabbi Shai Held\, at a rec ent discussion at WJC\, spoke of the deep connection between gratitude and giving in Judaism. He said that gratitude is like a vessel\; it comes in as we are grateful for things in our lives\, and flows out as giving.  Th is is a powerful image\, especially in response to often dire need among J ews and non-Jews near and far. Mitzvah Day\, our biggest collection day of the year\, is on November 5th\, in the same month of Thanksgiving.\n\nThe re have been many changes in the items we are collecting for local partner agencies. We are only taking the following clothing donations: \n\nFor ch ildren: nearly new or new winter coats and clothing\, boots and sneakers.\ nFor men: gently used or new hooded sweatshirts\, socks gloves and scarves in specific sizes.\nFor newborns: new\, unopened diapers in sizes newborn \, 1\,2\, 4\,5\,6\,7\n\nToiletries: new full-size toiletries for adults--t oothbrushes\, toothpaste\, bar soap\, body wash\, body lotion\, shampoo an d conditioner\, deodorant and baby wipes.\n\nOur partners also need\, chil dren’s new and unopened twin sheet sets\, crib sheets\, twin blankets\, and new socks and underwear for boys and girls of all ages and sizes.\n\nY ou can help the hungry by preparing healthy snack bags at 12:00\, and by d onating plastic bottles of vegetable oil and plastic squeeze bottles of ma yonnaise.\n\nFor additional information\, please click here. CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:26@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20171105T140000Z DTEND:20171105T150000Z DTSTAMP:20171023T011201Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/making-makom-places-in-nature/ SUMMARY:Making Makom: Places in Nature DESCRIPTION:WJC Children in Kindergarten—2nd Grade are invited to join WJ C naturalist\, Gail Koller\, along with K - 2nd grade advisor Darcy Spitze r.\n\n“Making Makom\,” the creation of a spiritual place\, is often th e highlight of any nature walk. After exploring the Sheldrake River Trail\ , our group will gather and engage in various team building activities des igned to give each child tools to help create their own makom.\n\nSheldrak e River Trail (found on the north side of Rockland Ave.\, between Highland Ave and Winged Foot Drive.)\n$10 (Please no cash. Make checks payable to WJC)\n\nRSVP Aleza CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Sheldrake River Trail\, north side of Rockland Ave.\, between High land Ave and Winged Foot Drive\, Larchmont\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=north side of Rockland Ave. \, between Highland Ave and Winged Foot Drive\, Larchmont\, United States; X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Sheldrake River Trail:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:33@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20171107T200000Z DTEND:20171107T200000Z DTSTAMP:20171101T214941Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/memoir-writing-workshop-2017-11-07/ SUMMARY:Memoir Writing Workshop DESCRIPTION:The Places We Come From\, The Stories We Tell\nTuesdays\, Novem ber 7\, 14\, 21\, 28 &\; Dec. 4th &\; 19 \n\nWJC member &\; Prof. Emerita Judith Summerfield will lead 6 sessions on how to write your stor y using her book: A Man Comes from Someplace: Stories\, History Memory fro m a Lost Time.\n\nLimited to 15 spaces. Enroll Now by emailing Arlene Ratz abi.\n\nFor additional information\, please click here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2017 /10/Workshop.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:30@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20171109T193000Z DTEND:20171109T193000Z DTSTAMP:20171101T150753Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/goebbels-from-kristallnacht-to-los-ang eles/ SUMMARY:Goebbels... From Kristallnacht to Los Angeles DESCRIPTION:Kristallnacht Commemoration\nThursday\, November 9\, 7:45pm\n\n With Guest Speaker Laura Rosenzweig\, author of Hollywood Spies\n\nJoin th e HLC in commemorating November 9th\, 1938\, the night that a deliberate\, coordinated and massive attack on Jews throughout the Germany began. Afte r a brief memorial service led by Rabbi Segelman\, hear from guest speaker Laura B. Rosenzweig as she tells the spellbinding story of how America wa s fighting Nazism in Hollywood. Rosenzweig’s book: Hollywood’s Spies: The Undercover Surveillance of Nazis in Los Angeles\, chronicles the fight against Nazism in a domestic theater of operations before formal hostilit ies were even declared. She reveals the hitherto untold story of Jewish re sistance to Nazi infiltration\, not in Berlin or Warsaw but in Los Angeles during the 1930s\, a time when Nazism\, a distant rumble on the horizon f or most Americans\, was for tens of thousands of others a siren call to ac tion.\n\nClick here for details. CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:WJC\, Palmer &\; Rockland Avenues\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, Uni ted States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Palmer & Rockland Avenues\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=WJC:geo: 0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:34@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20171114T200000Z DTEND:20171114T200000Z DTSTAMP:20171101T214941Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/memoir-writing-workshop-2017-11-14/ SUMMARY:Memoir Writing Workshop DESCRIPTION:The Places We Come From\, The Stories We Tell\nTuesdays\, Novem ber 7\, 14\, 21\, 28 &\; Dec. 4th &\; 19 \n\nWJC member &\; Prof. Emerita Judith Summerfield will lead 6 sessions on how to write your stor y using her book: A Man Comes from Someplace: Stories\, History Memory fro m a Lost Time.\n\nLimited to 15 spaces. Enroll Now by emailing Arlene Ratz abi.\n\nFor additional information\, please click here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2017 /10/Workshop.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:31@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20171118T000000Z DTEND:20171118T200000Z DTSTAMP:20171116T024742Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/dan-nichols-concert-rsvp/ SUMMARY:Dan Nichols Concert DESCRIPTION:Get Ready to Rock on November 18\n By Jacques Steinberg\n\nFans of Jewish Rock – or others who may be curious what it would sound like to set the liturgy and culture of Judaism to a rock-and-roll beat – shou ld mark their calendars for the evening of Saturday Nov. 18\, when a giant of the genre\, Dan Nichols\, will rock our house of worship.\n\nDan’s s olo concerts are an intimate experience in which Dan gets the whole room s inging together (lyrics are projected for all to see) to his inspiring mus ic. The concert will begin with a moving Havdalah ceremony.\nThe performan ce is the latest in a run of similar evenings put on by the WJC Musical En richment Committee in recent years – including those headlined by Trio S halva\, a band that weaves Hebrew folk tradition with jazz and features WJ C’s own Nadav Snir Zelniker on drums\, and Nava Tehila\, a Jerusalem-bas ed group that fuses Hebrew poetry with gorgeous melodies.\n\nThe concert w ill start at 8 PM on Nov. 18\, and light refreshments (as well as adult be verages) will be served. \n\nTo RSVP\nTickets $25 in advance\, $30 at Door and $15 with student ID.\nTo purchase tickets or for more information\, p lease call WJC office\, 914 698-2960 or email: adminasst@wjcenter.org. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2017 /11/Nichols.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:WJC\, Palmer and Rockland Avenues\, Mamaroneck\, NY\, 10543\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Palmer and Rockland Avenues \, Mamaroneck\, NY\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=WJC: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20171119T120000Z DTEND:20171119T134500Z DTSTAMP:20171003T182606Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/lets-get-ready-for-hanukkah/ SUMMARY:Let's Get Ready for Hanukkah DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\nFollowing a pizza lunch at WJC\, WJC children in 3rd- 6th grade will walk together to MADE (118 Boston Post Rd\, Mamaroneck). Ea ch child will be given a choice to create something special for the Hanukk ah.\n\nDrop off at WJC @ 12pm and Pick up at MADE @ 1:45 pm\n\nCost: $25 (Please no cash. All checks made payable to WJC)\n\n\n \;\n\n\n\n\n\n\ nEmail Aleza or call 914-698-2966 today as space is limited.\n\n\n\n\n\n CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:WJC and Made\, Palmer and Rockland Avenues\, Mamaroneck\, United S tates X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Palmer and Rockland Avenues \, Mamaroneck\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=WJC and Made:geo: 0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:35@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20171121T200000Z DTEND:20171121T200000Z DTSTAMP:20171101T214941Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/memoir-writing-workshop-2017-11-21/ SUMMARY:Memoir Writing Workshop DESCRIPTION:The Places We Come From\, The Stories We Tell\nTuesdays\, Novem ber 7\, 14\, 21\, 28 &\; Dec. 4th &\; 19 \n\nWJC member &\; Prof. Emerita Judith Summerfield will lead 6 sessions on how to write your stor y using her book: A Man Comes from Someplace: Stories\, History Memory fro m a Lost Time.\n\nLimited to 15 spaces. Enroll Now by emailing Arlene Ratz abi.\n\nFor additional information\, please click here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2017 /10/Workshop.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:36@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20171128T200000Z DTEND:20171128T200000Z DTSTAMP:20171128T023501Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/memoir-writing-workshop-2017-11-28/ SUMMARY:Memoir Writing Workshop DESCRIPTION:The Places We Come From\, The Stories We Tell\nTuesdays\, Novem ber 7\, 14\, 21\, 28 &\; Dec. 4th &\; 19 \n\nWJC member &\; Prof. Emerita Judith Summerfield will lead 6 sessions on how to write your stor y using her book: A Man Comes from Someplace: Stories\, History Memory fro m a Lost Time.\n\nLimited to 15 spaces. Enroll Now by emailing Arlene Ratz abi.\n\nFor additional information\, please click here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2017 /10/Workshop.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:40@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20171129T190000Z DTEND:20171129T190000Z DTSTAMP:20171128T023455Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sisterhood-opening-event/ SUMMARY:Sisterhood Opening Event DESCRIPTION:\nPlease join us in welcoming Lesley Jane Seymour\, famous Edit or-in-Chief &\; founder of the new media platform Coveyclub.com. Lesley will inspire and lead us with ideas on how to navigate our everchanging w orld based on her vast media experience.\nIn July of 2015\, Seymour made h istory by having the First Lady\, Michelle Obama guest edit an entire issu e - leading to 8.5 billion media impressions worldwide. In 2008\, Seymour led More to its first National Magazine Award nomination. In 2012\, Seymou r was named Executive Director of Meredith’s Beauty Center of Excellence \; in 2009 she was named number four on the 2009 Most Powerful Fashion Edi tors List by Forbes Magazine.\nBefore taking over the magazine More\, Seym our served as the Editor-in-Chief for Marie Claire Magazine\, Redbook Maga zine\, &\; teen book YM. Bring your mother\, sister/s &\; friends... all are welcome! Be on the lookout for your mailed invitation in the comin g weeks!\nAny questions\, please contact Sisterhood Co-Presidents: Ileen G reenberg at: ileen@optonline.net or Carol Fasman at: cgfasman@gmail.com. CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:43@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20171201T183000Z DTEND:20171201T213000Z DTSTAMP:20171129T032627Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rhythm-ruach/ SUMMARY:Rhythm & Ruach DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a delicious meal and welcome Shabbat with re vitalizing music and song as Cantor Goldberg\, Cantor Shoshi Rosenbaum\, Rabbi Adir Yolkut\, and the WJC musicians lead us in soulful prayer.\n\nFr iday\, Dec 1st\,  2017\n6:30pm Optional Dinner ($22 for Adults\; $12 for children under 12*)\n 7:30pm Instrumental Service\n8:30pm Dessert/Guest Sp eaker: Andrew Blauner\, editor of The Good Book: Writers Reflect on Favori te Bible Passages\n* Please RSVP for dinner: 914-698-2960 by Wednesday\, D ecember 1st\n\nAbout Rhythm &\; Ruach\nOur very special Rhythm &\; R uach events take place on special Friday evenings. The hour-long service welcomes Shabbat\, where you can reflect on the week and connect with God and with each other. Led by our talented musical ensemble that encourages crowd participation\, R&\;R is a soulful space and the perfect way to e nter into Shabbat. \nFor more information\, please email Pam Mizrachi at pammizrachi@gmail.com.\n\nTo RSVP\, please email Rosie at adminasst@wjcen ter.org. CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:47@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20171202T200000Z DTEND:20171202T230000Z DTSTAMP:20171127T192446Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-prom/ SUMMARY:WJC Prom DESCRIPTION:Remember your high school prom? You spent hours trying to find the perfect dress or tux for the event of your life (well\, it seemed that way back then!). Ignite a bit of that nostalgic fun and pick up your tick ets for the WJC PROM!\n\nBring a friend\, bring a date—adults only\, so please don’t bring your kids. Come for the party and stay for the annua l ECC Silent Auction\, packed full of amazing prizes.\n\nTickets are $25 per person\nPay via venmo @deborah-rubin-6 or send a check payable to WJC .\n\nFor questions\, email wjcprom@gmail.com. CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:48@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20171203T090000Z DTEND:20171203T103000Z DTSTAMP:20171128T023210Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-brotherhood-lecture/ SUMMARY:WJC Brotherhood Lecture DESCRIPTION:WJC Brotherhood Presents\n“Reflections as AIPAC President”\ n Featuring WJC Member and former National AIPAC president Bob Cohen\n8:30 a.m. Minyan\n9 a.m. Breakfast (Bagels and breakfast will be served)\n9:15 a.m. Program Start\nJoin the WJC Brotherhood as we are both honored and e xcited to hear from one of our own!  Long-time WJC member Bob Cohen who l ast week addressed 18\,000 people at the AIPAC policy conference as former President of AIPAC (American Israel Public Affairs Committee).  Bob has met with Prime Minister Netanyahu\, President Trump\, Obama\, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and many others. \nCome hear firsthand from Bob as we discuss current topics including Trump\, nuclear Iran and the status of Israeli-Palestinian negotiations.  We’ll hear about Bob’s path to le ading the largest and most important American organization supporting Isra el today.  This will be an extraordinary opportunity to hear from a true pro-Israel insider\, a mensch and a longtime friend of the WJC Brotherhood .   \nNOTE: THIS IS NOT AN AIPAC EVENT – THIS IS A WJC Brotherhood ev ent\nFor more information\, contact Stu Seltzer or Craig Rubin\, Co-Chairs WJC Brotherhood LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:46@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20171203T190000Z DTEND:20171203T200000Z DTSTAMP:20171128T023441Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/renewal-service/ SUMMARY:Renewal Service DESCRIPTION:Renewal Service... Celebrating 10 Years!\nEnjoy and experience the power of great music\, communal singing and soulful praying as Ellen K azis-Walker\, Seth Schafler and Randy Heller lead us in a music-filled hou r. Special guests join in the music and reflect on their own spiritual jou rneys. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2017 /11/WJC-RenewalService.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:37@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20171204T200000Z DTEND:20171205T200000Z DTSTAMP:20171128T023218Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/memoir-writing-workshop-2017-12-05/ SUMMARY:Memoir Writing Workshop DESCRIPTION:The Places We Come From\, The Stories We Tell\nTuesdays\, Novem ber 7\, 14\, 21\, 28 &\; Dec. 4th &\; 19 \n\nWJC member &\; Prof. Emerita Judith Summerfield will lead 6 sessions on how to write your stor y using her book: A Man Comes from Someplace: Stories\, History Memory fro m a Lost Time.\n\nLimited to 15 spaces. Enroll Now by emailing Arlene Ratz abi.\n\nFor additional information\, please click here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2017 /10/Workshop.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:44@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20171209T101500Z DTEND:20171209T114500Z DTSTAMP:20171204T064232Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/simple-soulful/ SUMMARY:Simple & Soulful DESCRIPTION:This 90-minute service will let your spirit soar as we journey through a focused Shabbat morning service. Group prayer and singing is acc ompanied by instruments\, silence for personal reflection and an interacti ve exploration and interpretation of the week’s Torah portion. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2017 /11/WJC-SimpleAndSoulful.jpg LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Ave\, Mamaroneck\, New Yo rk\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Ave\, Mamarone ck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westchest er Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:41@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20171209T180000Z DTEND:20171209T223000Z DTSTAMP:20171128T023413Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/progressive-dinner/ SUMMARY:Progressive Dinner DESCRIPTION:\n\nBack by popular demand! Enjoy a cocktail hour in a spectacu lar home while you dine with people you will remember forever. Reunite bac k at Westchester Jewish Center for dessert and music.\n\n$54 per person\nT o RSVP: call the WJC office (914-698-2960) or email RJH613@aol.com.\n\nCh aired by Cindy &\; Randy Heller and the WJC Sisterhood CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:54@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20171210T150000Z DTEND:20171210T180000Z DTSTAMP:20171203T023127Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/2017-wjc-holiday-drive/ SUMMARY:2017 WJC Holiday Drive DESCRIPTION:Let's help keep the children in our community warm this winter! \n\nThe Community Resource Center is hosting a 2017 WJC Holiday Drive to c ollect new winter jackets for children Sunday\, December 10th from 3-6pm a nd Sunday\, December 17th from 8:30am-1pm. While we will take any NEW chil d's warm jacket sizes infant to teen\, we would like to try to assign spec ific sizes and genders. If the cost is too steep\, please consider shoppin g with others. There are great buys out there!\n\nIf you are unable to pur chase a jacket\, please consider volunteering to help organize the assignm ents ahead of time or to collect jackets during the drive.\n\nTo receive t he assignment or to sign up to volunteer\, please contact:\nJudy Yavitz at 212‐452‐5378 or email jyavitz@deybllp.com\n\nHappy Hanukkah! CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:42@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20171210T160000Z DTEND:20171210T180000Z DTSTAMP:20171208T235345Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-community-wide-event-hanukkah-cele bration/ SUMMARY:WJC Community Wide Event: Hanukkah Celebration DESCRIPTION:Join us for this year's Hanukkah Celebration December 10th\, 20 17 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.\n\nThis WJC community-wide event is for little o nes\, grown ups\, and everyone in between\, featuring UNIQUE Game Entertai nment for families with children in Kindergarten through 12th grade. For t he littler ones\, we have Movement and Song with Tkiya. There is also Drei del spinning\, PJ Library Story Time\, candle making\, edible Dreidels\, a nd our Holiday Gift Drive.\n\nOur Hanukkah Sing Along kicks off at 5:15 p. m. in the WJC Lobby.\n\nFestive Holiday Dinner!\n\n$5 per person\, $20 max imum for families\n\nTo RSVP: email RSVP@wjcenter.org or call (914)698-296 6. CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:45@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20171216T101500Z DTEND:20171216T114500Z DTSTAMP:20171208T235248Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/simple-soulful-2/ SUMMARY:Simple & Soulful DESCRIPTION:This 90-minute service will let your spirit soar as we journey through a focused Shabbat morning service. Group prayer and singing is acc ompanied by instruments\, silence for personal reflection and an interacti ve exploration and interpretation of the week’s Torah portion. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2017 /11/WJC-SimpleAndSoulful.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:52@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20171216T200000Z DTEND:20171216T230000Z DTSTAMP:20171128T023400Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-teens-presents-hanukkah-candleligh t-ball/ SUMMARY:WJC Teens presents Hanukkah Candlelight Ball DESCRIPTION:WJC Teens presents Hanukkah Candlelight Ball!\nIn partnership with Larchmont Temple\, we are hosting a Westchester-wide Hanukkah Candlel ight Ball at WJC.\nAll 8-12th graders are invited to dance\, eat\, celebra te\, and light the candles with us.\n\nSaturday\, December 16\n8-11pm\nWJC Gym and Activity Center\n\n$36/teen\n\nTo RSVP: https://urjyouth.wufoo.c om/forms/s1vjmea71a1twjf/ CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:55@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20171217T083000Z DTEND:20171217T130000Z DTSTAMP:20171203T025600Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/2017-wjc-holiday-drive-2/ SUMMARY:2017 WJC Holiday Drive DESCRIPTION:Let's help keep the children in our community warm this winter! \n\nThe Community Resource Center is hosting a 2017 WJC Holiday Drive to c ollect new winter jackets for children Sunday\, December 17th from 8:30am- 1pm. While we will take any NEW child's warm jacket sizes infant to teen\, we would like to try to assign specific sizes and genders. If the cost is too steep\, please consider shopping with others. There are great buys ou t there!\n\nIf you are unable to purchase a jacket\, please consider volun teering to help organize the assignments ahead of time or to collect jacke ts during the drive.\n\nTo receive the assignment or to sign up to volunte er\, please contact:\nJudy Yavitz at 212‐452‐5378 or email jyavitz@dey bllp.com\n\nHappy Hanukkah! CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:39@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20171219T200000Z DTEND:20171219T200000Z DTSTAMP:20171128T023356Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/memoir-writing-workshop-2017-12-19/ SUMMARY:Memoir Writing Workshop DESCRIPTION:The Places We Come From\, The Stories We Tell\nTuesdays\, Novem ber 7\, 14\, 21\, 28 &\; Dec. 4th &\; 19 \n\nWJC member &\; Prof. Emerita Judith Summerfield will lead 6 sessions on how to write your stor y using her book: A Man Comes from Someplace: Stories\, History Memory fro m a Lost Time.\n\nLimited to 15 spaces. Enroll Now by emailing Arlene Ratz abi.\n\nFor additional information\, please click here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2017 /10/Workshop.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:58@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20180106T101500Z DTEND:20180106T120000Z DTSTAMP:20171209T005030Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/simple-soulful-3/ SUMMARY:Simple & Soulful DESCRIPTION:This 90-minute service will let your spirit soar as we journey through a focused Shabbat morning service. Group prayer and singing is acc ompanied by instruments\, silence for personal reflection and an interacti ve exploration and interpretation of the week’s Torah portion. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2017 /11/WJC-SimpleAndSoulful.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:63@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20180118T194500Z DTEND:20180118T211500Z DTSTAMP:20180108T084855Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/handmade-observance-gallery-opening/ SUMMARY:Handmade Observance Gallery Opening DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Gallery Opening of Handmade Observance Thursda y\, January 18th\, 2018 at 7:45pm. The opening will feature talks by the artists\, Rachel Kanter\, Heather Stoltz and Tamar Drucker.\n\nThe newly curated exhibit showcases the finely crafted quilts and fiber sculpture o f these artists\, sharing their explorations of Judaism\, social justice i ssues\, gender binaries and domesticity\, and offer their perspectives on contemporary U.S. society and Israel.\nThe exhibition will be on view thro ugh March 2018.\nFor more information\, contact: Amy Levine-Kennedy\, Gall ery Curator\, amyruth67@aol.com CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:WJC Koslowe Gallery\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\ , 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=WJC Ko slowe Gallery:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:57@wjcenter.org DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180119 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180120 DTSTAMP:20171219T013000Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/guess-whos-coming-to-shabbas/ SUMMARY:Guess Who's Coming to Shabbas? DESCRIPTION:Congregants Join Together for Shabbat Dinners in Their Own Home s\nInvite close friends or consider inviting congregants you don’t know as well. We can make matches in an effort to help build meaningful memorie s. We know everyone welcomes Shabbat differently\, and we are respectful o f and want to celebrate those differences. Our goal is for one Shabbat mea l to lead to another and another thereby strengthening the synagogue commu nity.\nWhether you’re inviting close friends or would like to sign up as a host or guest\, please register at: wjcenter.org/shabbas\n \;\nSAVE THE DATES\nJanuary 19th • March 9th • April 20th • June 8th\nFor mo re information\, contact: Jennifer Winters\, jwbonbini@aol.com\, or Andrea Lightman\, alightman@optonline.net. CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:53@wjcenter.org DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180126 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180129 DTSTAMP:20180118T002848Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/scholar-in-residence-weekend-with-rabb i-michael-paley/ SUMMARY:Scholar-in-Residence Weekend with Rabbi Michael Paley DESCRIPTION:Scholar-in-Residence Weekend with Rabbi Michael Paley\n Endurin g Jewish Values and Their Relevance to Everyday Life\nThe Scholar-in-Resid ence weekend kicks off Friday evening\, January 26\, 2018.  The weekend b egins with Shabbat evening services at WJC at 6:00pm\, followed by a cate red community dinner and opening lecture: Jews as Wanderers and Ambassador s from Biblical Times to Today’s Revival in Eastern Europe.  Rabbi Pale y shares his optimism about the endurance of Jews and their survival throu gh the ages against all odds. He will also share his personal vision for r evitalizing the Jewish community in Budapest.\n\nWEEKEND SCHEDULE\nFriday\ , January 26\, 2018\n6:00pm: Friday Night Service\n7:00pm: Community Dinne r ($36 per person)\n8:00pm: Lecture/Discussion: Jews as Wanderers and Amba ssadors: From Biblical Times to Today’s Revival in Eastern Europe\n9:00p m: Oneg Shabbat/Dessert\nSaturday\, January 27\, 2018\n9:30am: Morning Ser vices/Sermon: Jews as Nonbelievers: One God or Less\n12:15pm: Kiddush Lunc h (No Charge)\n12:45pm: Discussion: Jews as Intellectuals and Lifelong Le arners: Commitment to the Life of the Mind (No Charge)\n6:00pm: Private D inner and Discussion with Rabbi Paley (Ambassador’s Circle only\; Space limited) SOLD OUT\n8:00pm: Lecture/Dessert Reception: Jews as Leaders: Pa st\, Present &\; Future ($10 per person)\nSunday\, January 28\, 2018\n1 0:00am: Brunch/Discussion: Jews as Donors: Material Well-Being\, Anti-Semi tic Stereotyping &\; Tzedakah (No Charge)\n \;\nREGISTER FOR SCHOLA R-IN-RESIDENCE WEEKEND\nCall or e-mail the synagogue office at 914-698-296 0\, RSVP@wjcenter.org by January 19th. Please be prepared to indicate whi ch events you’d like to attend.\n\n \;\nSUPPORT SCHOLAR-IN-RESIDEN CE WEEKEND\nThe WJC Scholar-in-Residence Program is solely funded by donat ions. Every donation is important\, and your contribution is vital to Adul t Education at WJC. Please email Rosie at RSVP@wjcenter.org indicating one (or more!) of the donation opportunities are below:\n\n\n Ambassador SO LD OUT\n Benefactor (Includes all events. $360)\n Patron (Includes all e vents except the Shabbat dinner. $180)\n Sponsor ($126)\n Donor ($72)\n Other (Please indicate the amount below.)\n CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:66@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20180128T153000Z DTEND:20180128T170000Z DTSTAMP:20180124T021141Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/a-beloved-gathering-multi-faith-servic e/ SUMMARY:A Beloved Gathering: Multi-Faith Service DESCRIPTION: A Beloved Gathering\nFacing Racism Together: Bearing Witness a nd Bringing Hope\nAs Black History month approaches\, we come together as a multi-faith community to learn\, worship\, sing and break bread in respo nse to the racism that exists in our society.\nSunday\, January 28\, 2018\ nMulti-faith Service from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.\nFollowed by a “Beloved Community Dinner”\nMt. Hope AME Zion Church: 65 Lake Street\, White Pla ins\, NY 10604\nThe Event Includes:\n\n\n Worship/Music/Praise\n Persona l Testimonies\n Speakers—Rev. Kymberly McNair\, Rev. Stephen Pogue\, Ra bbi Jeffrey Sirkman\n Beloved Community Dinner\, to be curated by Rev. Do ris Dalton\n Social Action Tables—presented by local anti-racist organi zations\n\nRSVP requested: global.AJC.org/westfair/racism or call 914-948- 5585\nView the Flyer\nDenominational Sponsors\nAJC Westchester/Fairfield - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints\, Westchester Stake - Hud son River Presbytery\, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) - Metropolitan NY Syno d of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America - NY Annual Conference of the A.M.E. Zion Church - The NY Conference / The United Methodist Church - Roman Catholic Archdiocese of NY - Westchester Jewish Council - Westchest er Board of Rabbis - Yonkers Islamic Center.\nSponsoring Houses of Worship and Institutions\nAntioch Baptist Church\, Bedford Hills - Bedford Presby terian Church - Bet Am Shalom\, White Plains - Bet Torah\, Mt. Kisco - Bet h El Synagogue Center\, New Rochelle - Calvary Baptist Church\, White Plai ns - Church of St. Augustine\, Larchmont - Church of the Holy Family\, New Rochelle - Congregation B’nai Yisrael\, Armonk - Congregation Emanuel o f Westchester\, Rye - Congregation Kneses Tifereth Israel\, Port Chester - Congregation Kol Ami\, White Plains - Congregation Sulam Yaakov\, Larchmo nt - Community Synagogue of Rye - First Baptist Church\, Mamaroneck\, NY - First Baptist Church of White Plains - Greater Centennial A.M.E. Zion Chu rch of Mt. Vernon - Iona College - Interfaith Connection - Interreligious Council of New Rochelle - Larchmont Avenue Church (Presbyterian) - Larchmo nt/Mamaroneck Human Rights Committee - Larchmont/Mamaroneck Interfaith Cou ncil - Larchmont Temple - Mamaroneck United Methodist Church - Manhattanvi lle College - Mt Hope A.M.E. Zion Church\, White Plains - Northern Westche ster Interfaith Council - Pleasantville Community Synagogue - Presbyterian Church of New Rochelle - Saint Augustine’s Church\, Larchmont - Sinai F ree Synagogue\, Mount Vernon - St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church\, Whit e Plains - St. James Episcopal Church\, North Salem - St. John’s Episcop al Church\, Larchmont - St John’s Lutheran Church\, Mamaroneck - St. Pau l’s Lutheran Church\, Rye Brook - St. Thomas Episcopal Church\, Mamarone ck - Temple Beth Abraham\, Tarrytown - Temple Beth El of Northern Westches ter\, Chappaqua - Temple Israel of Northern Westchester\, Croton-on-Hudson - Temple Shaaray Tefila of Westchester\, Bedford Corners - Trinity United Methodist Church\, White Plains - Westchester Jewish Center\, Mamaroneck - Westchester MLK Institute for Nonviolence. CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Mt. Hope AME Zion Church\, 65 Lake Street\, White Plains\, New Yor k\, 10604\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=65 Lake Street\, White Plai ns\, New York\, 10604\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mt. Hope AME Zion Church:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:56@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20180128T190000Z DTEND:20180128T200000Z DTSTAMP:20180119T002142Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/an-evening-of-renewal/ SUMMARY:An Evening of Renewal DESCRIPTION:Come on out of the cold and bask in the warmth of An evening o f Renewal. Join Randy\, Seth\, Ellen and Nadav for a spiritual and uplifti ng experience of great music and communal singing. The Women’s choir wi ll introduce a wonderful new song\, David Krenkel will play Sax for an upb eat song welcoming Tu B’shvat and Stewart Ault will deliver the kavanah. Lots of golden oldies round out the evening and will leave you with the s pecial glow that you’ve come to know and love as we continue our 10 year celebration of Renewal. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2017 /12/WJC-RenewalService-REV.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:71@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20180202T180000Z DTEND:20180202T193000Z DTSTAMP:20180127T011519Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/family-shabbat-service-dinner/ SUMMARY:Family Shabbat Service & Dinner DESCRIPTION:Don't miss this fun event where you can celebrate Shabbat with WJC friends!\nPlease join us for a family-friendly Shabbat service (weathe r permitting) with Rabbi Adir Yolkut at 6pm. Following the service\, ECC f amilies and the WJC Congregation can enjoy at catered dinner at 6:30pm.\n\ nWe encourage our families to join the congregation after dinner at 7:30pm for our Rhythm &\; Ruach service. This very special Shabbat service fe atures music played by WJC musicians and is led by members of our clergy.\ n\nTo attend\, please return the form (download here) to the Early Childho od Center or Religious School office by Wednesday\, January 24th. All RSV Ps must be accompanied by a check made out to "Westchester Jewish Center" for the appropriate amount.\n\n$18 per adult\; $10 for children age 2+\; f ree for children under age 2 (max $60 per family) CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 7175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, Ne w York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=7175 Rockland Avenue\, Mama roneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westc hester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:70@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20180202T193000Z DTEND:20180202T203000Z DTSTAMP:20180130T013252Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rhythm-ruach-february2/ SUMMARY:Rhythm & Ruach DESCRIPTION:About Rhythm &\; Ruach\nOur very special Rhythm &\; Ruach events take place on special Friday evenings. The hour-long service welc omes Shabbat\, where you can reflect on the week and connect with God and with each other. Led by our talented musical ensemble that encourages crow d participation\, R&\;R is a soulful space and the perfect way to enter into Shabbat. \n\nFor more information\, please email Pam Mizrachi at pa mmizrachi@gmail.com. CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 7175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, Ne w York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=7175 Rockland Avenue\, Mama roneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westc hester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:60@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20180203T200000Z DTEND:20180203T230000Z DTSTAMP:20171226T191340Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/second-annual-adult-fun-game-night/ SUMMARY:Second Annual Adult Fun & Game Night DESCRIPTION:Our Second Annual Adult Fun &\; Game Night is Saturday\, Feb ruary 3rd\, at 8:00pm. Join friends\, make friends\, and have fun. Enjoy a winter night playing games\, socializing\, and (of course!) noshing. Ther e are activities for everyone\, so feel free to be a kid again. Lots of la ughs are guaranteed.\n\n$18 per person in advance\n$24 per person at the d oor\n\nTo sign up\, please contact Rosie.\n\nFor more information\, contac t Robin Nichinsky or David Miller. CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:67@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20180204T083000Z DTEND:20180204T100000Z DTSTAMP:20180124T033945Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/worldwide-wrap-olympic-performance-tal k-by-robert-herbst/ SUMMARY:Worldwide Wrap & “Olympic Performance” talk by Robert Herbst DESCRIPTION:Join WJC Brotherhood for their annual World Wide Wrap at Sunday morning minyan at 8:30am.  You are encouraged to wear your favorite foot ball jersey.  Following the minyan\, enjoy a bagel breakfast at 9:15am wh ile WJC member Robert Herbst talks about Olympic Performance. Gear up for the approaching Winter Olympics (and get the scoop on behind-the-scenes i nsights about the Olympics) with Robert Herbst\, who supervised the drug t esting at the 2016 Games in Rio. A 19-time World Champion powerlifter and Hall of Famer\, Robert will also pass on some lessons from life in the Oly mpic Village that may help your own Olympian performance in life.\nHave qu estions? Contact Stu Seltzer or Craig Rubin\, Co-Chairs of the WJC Brothe rhood: stu@seltzerlicensing.com or Craig.Rubin@gmail.com CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 7175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, Ne w York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=7175 Rockland Avenue\, Mama roneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westc hester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:72@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20180204T100000Z DTEND:20180204T110000Z DTSTAMP:20180127T013515Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-social-action-community-day/ SUMMARY:WJC Social Action Community Day DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, February 4 at 10 am\nWJC gym\nAdults and Children\nJoi n us at the annual Social Action Community Day dedicated to helping HOPE C ommunity Services and the Larchmont Mamaroneck Food Pantry. We will be pre paring a salad and pasta meal\, making sandwiches\, baking cookies and pre paring “Soup In a Jar.” In addition\, we will have a craft area where we will be decorating bags and cards to accompany the meal. This will be a fun morning with activities for all ages.\nWe need many volunteers to mak e this a success!\nFor more information and to RSVP\, please contact sklev y8@gmail.com. CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 7175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, Ne w York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=7175 Rockland Avenue\, Mama roneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westc hester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:76@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20180210T101500Z DTEND:20180210T114500Z DTSTAMP:20180203T065459Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/simple-soulful-4/ SUMMARY:Simple & Soulful DESCRIPTION:Let your spirit soar during this 90-minute service\, as we jour ney through a focused Shabbat morning service. Group prayer and singing is accompanied by instruments\, silence for personal reflection\, and an int eractive exploration and interpretation of the week’s Torah portion. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2017 /11/WJC-SimpleAndSoulful.jpg LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Ave\, Mamaroneck\, New Yo rk\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Ave\, Mamarone ck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westchest er Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:68@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20180211T090000Z DTEND:20180211T133000Z DTSTAMP:20180124T034041Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/brotherhood-blood-drive/ SUMMARY:Brotherhood Blood Drive DESCRIPTION:Please come and donate blood. Please schedule to donate at www. RedCrossBlood.org (keyword:WJC).\nWalk-ins also welcome!\nHave questions?  Contact Stu Seltzer or Craig Rubin\, Co-Chairs of the WJC Brotherhood:  stu@seltzerlicensing.com or Craig.Rubin@gmail.com CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 7175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, Ne w York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=7175 Rockland Avenue\, Mama roneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westc hester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20180211T100000Z DTEND:20180211T113000Z DTSTAMP:20180124T033902Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/new-tax-laws-you-seminar/ SUMMARY:New Tax Laws & You Seminar DESCRIPTION:Hear from an expert panel of WJC members Cindy Golub\, CFP\; Ci ndy Goldstein\, CPA\, ESQ\; and Alan Dlugash\, CPA on how the new tax law will affect you and learn new tax strategies.\nHave questions? Contact St u Seltzer or Craig Rubin\, Co-Chairs of the WJC Brotherhood: stu@seltzerl icensing.com or Craig.Rubin@gmail.com CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 7175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, Ne w York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=7175 Rockland Avenue\, Mama roneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westc hester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:65@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20180213T193000Z DTEND:20180213T213000Z DTSTAMP:20180114T235518Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/ladies-night-out-bowling/ SUMMARY:Ladies' Night Out: Bowling DESCRIPTION:Join the WJC Sisterhood for Ladies' Night Out: Bowling Tuesday\ , February 13th at 7:30 p.m. We'll have two hours of bowling\, pizza\, bev erages\, fruit\, and dessert at the New Roc N Bowl in New Roc City in New Rochelle. Try your hand at winning the now-famous Trophies of Honor!\n\nCo st: $36\nPayable that evening by cash or check!\nPlease RSVP by February 5 th to Cathy Dobkins at 914-714-3322 or cathydobkins@gmail.com. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /01/WJC-Sisterhood-Bowling.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:New Roc N Bowl\, 19 Lecount Place\, New Rochelle\, New York\, 1080 1\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=19 Lecount Place\, New Roch elle\, New York\, 10801\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=New Roc N Bowl:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:77@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20180228T173000Z DTEND:20180228T203000Z DTSTAMP:20180220T193930Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/purim-megillah-reading/ SUMMARY:Purim Megillah Reading DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun-filled evening dedicated to the Purim Megilla h with events planned for the whole family.  Wednesday night begins  wit h a reading specifically geared to families with Early Childhood-aged chil dren (older siblings are welcome!)at 5:30pm. At 6pm\, families join togeth er for a congregational dinner*. Dinner is followed by Israel dancing for everyone—adults and children of all ages—with Shmulik Gov-Ari. Our eve ning closes with the congregational Megillah reading at 7:30pm. Dressing up is encouraged!\n\nYou won't want to miss this event—the fascinating m egillah is packed with action\, romance\, intrigue\, suspense\, and irony! \n\nRSVP is required for dinner. Please email RSVP@wjcenter.org. $5 per pe rson\; $20 max per family. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /02/WJC-PurimMegillahReading-1.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:75@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20180304T150000Z DTEND:20180304T170000Z DTSTAMP:20180130T030326Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/purim-party/ SUMMARY:Purim Party DESCRIPTION:Carnival\, games\, DJ\, bouncy house\, arts &\; crafts\, foo d and more!\n\nPlease direct all questions and RSVPs to Aleza: 914-698-296 6 or educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /01/PurimParty2018.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:62@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20180311T190000Z DTEND:20180311T204500Z DTSTAMP:20180220T190305Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/purimshpiel-2018/ SUMMARY:Purimshpiel 2018 DESCRIPTION:We’re not always great\, but we’re cute. And we are also th e most fun you can have with your kippah on. It’s the largest laugh-fest at WJC outside of Yom Kippur.\nThis year our band of merry men and women will present as our featured production Little Shop of Challahs\, in which Mordecai and Esther yet again sing and dance their way to victory over Ha man in 3-part harmony (well\, assisted by others) and wearing whatever aut hentic period costumes they can dig up from the Salvation Army. Think of i t as SNL\, live from Shushan\, distilled through Alan Menken’s amazing s core\, on a budget of zero. But our hearts are in the right place.\nBut wa it\, there’s more! (no\, we’re not throwing in your leaders and gutter s). Clergy will be skewered. Highbrows will be lowered. And your Executive Director will rue the day he agreed to come to WJC.\nSee you on Sunday ev ening\, March 11\, 2018\, 7-9pm. Free. (Oh\, so now you’ll consider it?) CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:73@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20180315T190000Z DTEND:20180315T210000Z DTSTAMP:20180227T001916Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/ncaa-march-madness-viewing-party/ SUMMARY:NCAA March Madness Viewing Party DESCRIPTION:It's the most unpredictable and exciting event on the sports ca lendar—the first night of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. Join the WJC Brotherhood at Molly Spillane's in Mamaroneck for dinner and a viewin g of early-round NCAA action.\nHave questions? Contact Stu Seltzer or Cra ig Rubin\, Co-Chairs of the WJC Brotherhood: stu@seltzerlicensing.com or  Craig.Rubin@gmail.com\n\nRSVP: Craig.Rubin@gmail.com CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Molly Spillane's\, 211 Mamaroneck Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, Westchester\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=211 Mamaroneck Avenue\, Mam aroneck\, New York\, 10543\, Westchester\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=10 0;X-TITLE=Molly Spillane's:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:79@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20180315T194500Z DTEND:20180315T210000Z DTSTAMP:20180220T213619Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/a-special-guest-lecture-by-marc-schulm an/ SUMMARY:A Special Guest Lecture by Marc Schulman DESCRIPTION:WJC Israel Committee presents Between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv\, a Special Guest Lecture by Marc Schulam\, author\, historian\, developer\, educator\, noted Israeli columnist and commentator\, and former WJC membe r.\nA look at the tension in modern Israel between Tel Aviv (the city of t he 21st Century that worries about the future)\, and Jerusalem (the city o f history that worries about the past).\nFree to all—please feel free to invite your friends! We will be serving coffee\, tea\, and light refresh ments.\nPlease RSVP to Linda Alpert Karell at: lalpertesq@gmail.com CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:78@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20180318T110000Z DTEND:20180318T110000Z DTSTAMP:20180310T034208Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/pj-library-story-time-and-sing-along-f or-preschoolers/ SUMMARY:PJ Library Story Time and Sing-Along for Preschoolers DESCRIPTION:Story Time and Sing-Along for Preschoolers with Eileen and Ca rla\nPlease join us in the WJC Library for our PJ Library and Sing-Along. All children and their grownups are welcome to join us for stories\, music \, and movement (ideal for pre-schoolers and younger)! We'll feature inter active music and fun with Eileen Fortuna\, Early Childhood Center Summer C amp Director\, and Carla Friend from Tkiya: The Jewish Community Music Sch ool.\nAll are welcome! Please note that all children must be accompanied by an adult during the program. A light snack will be provided at the conc lusion of our story time. There is no charge for this event.\nFor more inf ormation and to RSVP please contact Aleza Kulp at (914) 698-2966 or educdi r@wjcenter.org. CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:51@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20180318T130000Z DTEND:20180318T143000Z DTSTAMP:20171228T082228Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/exploring-judaism-through-television-e rin-carlson-on-nora-ephron/ SUMMARY:Exploring Judaism Through TV + Film: Erin Carlson on Nora Ephron DESCRIPTION:World Jewry Committee Presents\nA Jewish Culture Series: Explor ing Judaism Through TV + Film\n\n\nJewish characters have existed as long as the medium itself. But in recent years\, these portrayals have become e ven more relevant and are taking on new forms with more radical opinions a nd commentaries on the world than ever before. In this 3-part series\, we welcome a broad range of speakers to fill us in on contemporary Jewish cha racters.\n\nErin Carlson on Nora Ephron: I’ll Have What She’s Having\n Sunday\, March 18th\, 2018\, 1 - 2:30pm in the WJC Activity Center\nCoffe e and bagels\n\n\nIn "I’ll Have What She’s Having\," entertainment jou rnalist Erin Carlson tells the story of the real Nora Ephron and how she r einvented the romcom through her trio of instant classics. She’ll tell W JC members about the famous orgasm scene at Katz’s Deli\, how Nora navig ated matriarchal Hollywood as a woman writer-director\, her collaborations with actor muses Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan\, and more.\nFor more information \, contact Holly Rosen Fink at holly_rosen@yahoo.com.\n\n CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:83@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20180323T193000Z DTEND:20180323T213000Z DTSTAMP:20180318T185417Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rhythm-ruach-march/ SUMMARY:Rhythm & Ruach DESCRIPTION:About Rhythm &\; Ruach\nOur very special Rhythm &\; Ruach events take place on special Friday evenings. The hour-long service welc omes Shabbat\, where you can reflect on the week and connect with God and with each other. Led by our talented musical ensemble that encourages crow d participation\, R&\;R is a soulful space and the perfect way to enter into Shabbat. \n\nDessert to follow at 8:30pm.\n\nFor more information\ , please email Pam Mizrachi at pammizrachi@gmail.com. CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 7175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, Ne w York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=7175 Rockland Avenue\, Mama roneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westc hester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:84@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20180325T190000Z DTEND:20180325T200000Z DTSTAMP:20180319T214458Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/renewal-service-march18/ SUMMARY:Renewal Service DESCRIPTION:Renewal Service... Celebrating 10 Years!\nRenewal is back just in time to welcome spring with an uplifting evening of soulful song and sp iritual prayer. Shake off the winter blues and feel the rejuvenative energ y of a packed room of community members raising our voices in song. We wil l welcome special guests Cantor Goldberg\, Jama Purser and the WJC women ’s choir. Randy\, Seth\, Ellen and Arlene look forward to seeing you at this spiritual and powerful musical gathering. Join us! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2017 /11/WJC-RenewalService.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:82@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20180329T183000Z DTEND:20180329T210000Z DTSTAMP:20180308T055350Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/pre-passover-pizza/ SUMMARY:Pre-Passover Pizza Dinner DESCRIPTION:What does your kitchen look like on the eve of Passover? Are yo u wondering what to make for dinner? No Problem!\nJoin WJC for a Pre-Passo ver Pizza Dinner Thursday\, March 29\, 2018\, at 6:30pm. Eat\, sing Passo ver songs and join in the final search for the chametz.\nRSVP by Tuesday\, March 27th\nADULTS: $10 / CHILDREN (under 12): $5\nFor reservations\, ple ase contact Rosie at 914-698-2960 or email RSVP@wjcenter.org. CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:86@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20180408T091500Z DTEND:20180408T110000Z DTSTAMP:20180403T012715Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/cheer-on-wjcs-brotherhood-softball-tea m/ SUMMARY:Cheer on WJC's Brotherhood Softball Team DESCRIPTION:Batter\, up! Help us bring the Westchester Hebrew Softball Leag ue crown back to Rockland Avenue! The first game of the season kicks off S unday\, April 8th at 9:15am at Rye Brook Athletic Field. Our first opponen t? B'nai B'rith.\n\nClick here to view the entire spring schedule. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /03/unnamed.jpg LOCATION:Rye Brook Athletic Field\, 840 King Street\, Rye Brook\, NY\, 1057 3\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=840 King Street\, Rye Brook \, NY\, 10573\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Rye Brook Athleti c Field:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:80@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20180408T103000Z DTEND:20180408T130000Z DTSTAMP:20180403T025931Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/yom-hashoah-2018/ SUMMARY:Yom HaShoah 2018 DESCRIPTION:Join us for this year's Yom HaShoah\, a program of events dedic ated to the Day of Remembrance of the Holocaust and the Heroism. We welcom e Noah Lederman\, author of A World Erased: A Grandson’s Search for His Family’s Holocaust Secrets. The award-winning writer's work has been p ublished in The Economist\, the Boston Globe\, the Miami Herald\, the San Francisco Chronicle\, the Philadelphia Inquirer\, the Chicago Sun-Times\, Slate\, Salon\, the New Republic\, Tablet Magazine\, the Jerusalem Post\, Tikkun\, and elsewhere.\nThe program includes:\n10:30am: Service\n11:15am: Brunch\n11:30-12:30pm: Lecture with Noah Lederman\n12:30-1pm: Q&\;A an d Book Signing\n\n\nAbout the Book\nThis poignant memoir by Noah Lederman\ , the grandson of Holocaust survivors\, transports readers from his grandp arents’ kitchen table in Brooklyn to World War II Poland. In the 1950s\, Noah’s grandparents raised their children on Holocaust stories. But bec ause tales of rebellion and death camps gave his father and aunt constant nightmares\, in Noah’s adolescence Grandma would only recount the PG ver sion. Noah\, however\, craved the uncensored truth and always felt one rig ht question away from their pasts. But when Poppy died at the end of the m illennium\, it seemed the Holocaust stories died with him. In the years th at followed\, without the love of her life by her side\, Grandma could do little more than mourn.\n\nAfter college\, Noah\, a travel writer\, roamed the world for fifteen months with just one rule: avoid Poland. A few miss teps in Europe\, however\, landed him in his grandparents’ country. When he returned home\, he cautiously told Grandma about his time in Warsaw\, fearing that the past would bring up memories too painful for her to reliv e. But\, instead\, remembering the Holocaust unexpectedly rejuvenated her\ , ending five years of mourning her husband. Together\, they explored the memories—of Auschwitz and a half-dozen other camps\, the Warsaw Ghetto U prising\, and the displaced persons camps—that his grandmother had burie d for decades. And the woman he had playfully mocked as a child became his hero. CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:50@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20180411T194500Z DTEND:20180411T211500Z DTSTAMP:20180322T193050Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/exploring-judaism-through-television-i saac-butler-on-transparent/ SUMMARY:Exploring Judaism Through TV + Film: Isaac Butler on Transparent DESCRIPTION:World Jewry Committee Presents\nA Jewish Culture Series: Explor ing Judaism Through TV + Film\n\n\nJewish characters have existed as long as the medium itself. But in recent years\, these portrayals have become e ven more relevant and are taking on new forms with more radical opinions a nd commentaries on the world than ever before. In this 3-part series\, we welcome a broad range of speakers to fill us in on contemporary Jewish cha racters.\n\nIsaac Butler on Amazon’s Transparent\nWednesday\, April 11th \, 2018\, 7:45 - 9:15 pm in the WJC Activity Center\nCoffee\, tea and cake \n\n\nIsaac Butler\, a writer and theater director\, will discuss the Jewi shness of Transparent and how it is leaving such a strong mark our culture . It feels as Jewish as a Seder Plate\, or Jon Stewart’s original last n ame. This is\, after all\, a show whose first season ended with Maura\, th e trans matriarch of the Pfefferman clan played by Jeffrey Tambor\, resign edly muttering “Oy gevalt” in an episode titled “Why Do We Cover the Mirrors?” He is co-writing the upcoming book The World Only Spins Forwa rd\, a history of Angels in America.\n\n\nFor more information\, contact H olly Rosen Fink at holly_rosen@yahoo.com. LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:87@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20180412T194500Z DTEND:20180412T211500Z DTSTAMP:20180403T041745Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/gallery-opening-beyond-the-forest-jewi sh-presence-in-eastern-europe/ SUMMARY:Gallery Opening ~ Beyond the Forest: Jewish Presence in Eastern Eur ope DESCRIPTION:—KOSLOWE GALLERY SPRING EXHIBIT–\nThe Photography of Loli K antor\nBeyond the Forest: Jewish Presence in Eastern Europe\nPlease join u s at our Gallery Opening in the WJC Lobby Thursday\, April 12\, 2018 at 7: 45pm\nLayered with joy and remembrance\, photographer Loli Kantor reveals a contemporary Judaism in Europe that is reconnecting with its past as it moves into the future. For nearly 10 years Kantor\, the daughter of two Ho locaust survivors\, has traveled to Poland and Ukraine to document Jewish life\nOur opening will feature a brief talk by the photographer and Rabbi Seth Braunstein\, director of Camp Szarvas. Each summer 70-75 US teens are selected to represent North America at the Hungary-based camp. As America n Ambassadors\, they celebrate\, explore and share experiences with Jewish peers from around the world.\nWine and cheese will be served.\nFor more i nformation\, please contact Amy Levine-Kennedy\, Curator\, at amyruth67@ao l.com. CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:WJC Koslowe Gallery\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\ , 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=WJC Ko slowe Gallery:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:88@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20180414T101500Z DTEND:20180414T114500Z DTSTAMP:20180403T025858Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/simple-soulful-5/ SUMMARY:Simple & Soulful DESCRIPTION:This 90-minute service will let your spirit soar as we journey through a focused Shabbat morning service. Group prayer and singing is acc ompanied by instruments\, silence for personal reflection and an interacti ve exploration and interpretation of the week’s Torah portion. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2017 /11/WJC-SimpleAndSoulful.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Ave\, Mamaroneck\, New Yo rk\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Ave\, Mamarone ck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westchest er Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:81@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20180415T120000Z DTEND:20180415T170000Z DTSTAMP:20180221T030330Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/westchester-celebrates-israel70/ SUMMARY:Westchester Celebrates Israel@70 DESCRIPTION:Join us for a spectacular countywide celebration to mark Israel ’s 70th birthday!\nWestchester Celebrates Israel@70\nApril 15\, 2018\, 1 2-5pm\nSchechter Westchester Upper School: 555 W. Hartsdale Avenue in Hart sdale\n\n\n\nDon’t worry about driving to Hartsdale!  Join WJC on our b us from Mamaroneck.  We will leave WJC at 12pm and return at 2:30pm. Want to enjoy the festivities a little longer?  Stay until 3:30pm and the bus will come back to get you and bring you back to WJC. For more information or to reserve your spot on the bus today\, contact Aleza at (914) 698-296 0 or educdir@wjcenter.org.\n\n\n\nAbout Westchester Celebrates Israel@70\n The day’s activities will pay tribute to the great achievements of the J ewish homeland and will include appearances by a number of special guests including Miss Israel 2013\, Yityish Titi Aynaw\, as well as feature a var iety of exhibits\, speakers\, interactive workshops\, performances\, child ren’s activities\, and\, of course\, great food.\n\nThere will be someth ing for everyone—activities throughout the day will include a musical pe rformance of the children’s book\, “Ella’s Journey to Israel\,” a lecture about the history of Israel through song\, a Krav Maga (Israeli se lf-defense) session\, and a photo exhibit showcasing the moving work of ph otographers documenting the diversity in Israel today. Take a virtual hike through Israel on “Shvil Yisrael\,” participate in a communal art pro ject\,  “My Tie\,” a collaborative art project using ribbons to expre ss personal feelings about Israel which is being done by communities throu ghout the U.S. and Israel.  Israeli hi-tech will be experienced up close to Start-Up Nation exhibits and presentations.\n\nDistinguished speakers a re scheduled\, including David Harris\, CEO of the American Jewish Committ ee\, the leading global Jewish advocacy organization\; Shahar Azani\, Exec utive Director\, StandWithUs\, (Northeast Region)\, an international non-p rofit Israel education organization\, which is dedicated to supporting Isr ael around the world\; and Sivan Ya’ari\, and Founder and CEO of Innovat ion: Africa\, an organization that has changed the lives of 1 million Afri cans by bringing Israeli technology to their villages.\n\nA toddler room c ontaining age-appropriate activities will provide respite for the very you ng and their parents. Snacks and entertainment will be available at the Ma chane Yehuda shuk (reminiscent of a traditional Israeli open air marketpla ce)\, where there will be opening and closing ceremonies\, including greet ings from dignitaries\, in addition to snack stalls\, and non-stop enterta inment through the afternoon -- music\, dance\, a photo booth\, children ’s face painting and spray tattoos\, “Midrash Manicures”  (Israel t hemed nail decals and nail polish designs)\, and inflatables right outside .  In addition\, there will be a grand exhibition of Israeli products and Judaica for sale as well as informational tables for organizations.\n\nCo st for the day is $ 10 per adult before April 1 and $ 20 per adult after t his date. Children 18 and under and college students with ID are free. Kos her food will be available for sale. Tickets are available online at www.w estchesterisraelat70.com. The festival will take place rain or shine. CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Schechter Westchester Upper School\, 555 W. Hartsdale Avenue\, Har stdale\, NY\, Westchester\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=555 W. Hartsdale Avenue\, H arstdale\, NY\, Westchester\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Sch echter Westchester Upper School:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:49@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20180418T194500Z DTEND:20180418T211500Z DTSTAMP:20180306T224709Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/exploring-judaism-through-television-j ennifer-armstrong-on-seinfeld/ SUMMARY:Exploring Judaism Through TV + Film: Jennifer Armstrong on Seinfeld DESCRIPTION:World Jewry Committee Presents\nA Jewish Culture Series: Explor ing Judaism Through TV + Film\n\nJewish characters have existed as long as the medium itself. But in recent years\, these portrayals have become eve n more relevant and are taking on new forms with more radical opinions and commentaries on the world than ever before. In this 3-part series\, we we lcome a broad range of speakers to fill us in on contemporary Jewish chara cters.\n\nJennifer Armstrong on Seinfeld\n**Rescheduled due to weather** t o Wednesday\, April 18th\, 2018 from 7:45-9:15pm in the WJC Activity Cente r\n\nJennifer Armstrong\, formerly of Entertainment Weekly\, and a prolifi c author of books such as the recent Seinfeldia\, will discuss the history of the beloved show Seinfeld and its profound impact on (Jewish) culture. We’ll learn about the strange and new reality that Seinfeld\, one where years after the show had ended the Soup Nazi still spends his days saying “No soup for you!”\, Joe Davola gets questioned every day about his s anity\, and Kenny Kramer makes his living giving tours of New York sites f rom the show.\n\nFor more information\, contact Holly Rosen Fink at holly_ rosen@yahoo.com. CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:74@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20180422T203000Z DTEND:20180422T223000Z DTSTAMP:20180416T230345Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/scotch-study-with-rabbi-adir/ SUMMARY:Scotch & Study with Rabbi Adir DESCRIPTION:Join WJC Brotherhood for guys‐only discussion with Rabbi Adir . David Brause chairs this event and fresh\, relevant topics will be discu ssed including US embassy Jerusalem move\, intermarriage rate (currently 7 1% among non‐Orthodox Jews)\, and preparing your kids to deal with anti ‐Israel (BDS) movement at colleges. Scotch will be provided.\nHave quest ions? Contact Stu Seltzer or Craig Rubin\, Co-Chairs of the WJC Brotherho od: stu@seltzerlicensing.com or Craig.Rubin@gmail.com CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:89@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20180424T194500Z DTEND:20180424T210000Z DTSTAMP:20180416T230353Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/evening-with-peter-somogyi-auschwitz-s urvivor-and-mengele-twin/ SUMMARY:Evening with Peter Somogyi\, Auschwitz Survivor and Mengele Twin DESCRIPTION:Holocaust survivor Peter Somogyi will speak about his experienc es during the Holocaust and how he rebuilt his life thereafter. Mr. Somogy i and his twin brother were selected by Dr. Josef Mengele and endured time at Auschwitz as children.\n\nPlease RSVP to Holly Rosen: holly_rosen@yaho o.com \n\n*Intended audience is middle school and up CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:91@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20180428T093000Z DTEND:20180428T110000Z DTSTAMP:20180403T061233Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sisterhood-shabbat/ SUMMARY:Sisterhood Shabbat DESCRIPTION:One of our very special programs every year is Sisterhood Shabb at. We come together for a celebration of spirit\, prayer\, and friendshi p. We invite Sisterhood members and non-members to join us in leading the Shabbat services on Saturday morning\, April 28th.\nIf you would like to p articipate\, please contact Carol Fasman (cgfasman@gmail.com) or Ileen Gre enberg (ileen@optonline.net). ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /04/WJC-Sisterhood-April.jpg LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:92@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20180429T101500Z DTEND:20180429T113000Z DTSTAMP:20180409T191708Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/jewish-yoga-comes-to-wjc/ SUMMARY:Jewish Yoga Comes to WJC DESCRIPTION:Discover how we can express and deepen our understanding of Jew ish spirituality through the practice of yoga.  Join certified yoga teach er\, Naomi Norman\, as we embody and embrace Jewish teachings through yoga \, breath work\, and meditation. \nAll are welcome!  Whether you are a beginner or an experienced yogi\, please join us.  Bring a mat if you ha ve one\, or let us know if you need one (email: ajgottsegen@yahoo.com).\n~ A Light “Nosh” and “Shmooze” Will Follow ~\nRSVP or Questions con tact:  Alison Gottsegen:  ajgottsegen@yahoo.com / 914-319-9997\n\nWe req uest a $10-$20 donation for the class.\n\n \;\nABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR\n Naomi Norman is a certified Yoga Alliance instructor.  In addition\, she has trained as a Jewish Yoga Teacher with the Institute for Jewish Spiritu ality.  She is also a certified Yin Yoga teacher and has continued her tr aining in various yoga styles and meditation at the Kripalu Center for Yog a &\; Health.  She has been practicing yoga for more than 20 years and is dedicated to sharing its joys and benefits. \n CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:97@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20180503T093000Z DTEND:20180503T111500Z DTSTAMP:20180501T024337Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/larchmont-mamaroneck-interfaith-counci l/ SUMMARY:Larchmont-Mamaroneck Interfaith Council DESCRIPTION:The Interfaith Council will meet on Thursday\, May 3rd\, 2018 a t the Westchester Jewish Center at 9:30am.\n\n"Challenges in Interfaith Di alogue"\nLed by Cliff Wolf\nCliff is the chair of the Interfaith Dialogue for the American Jewish Committee in Westchester/Connecticut and Shared Ro ots/Divergent Paths with Iona College\n\nAll are welcome at this free even t. Bring a friend. Refreshments will be served.\n\nFor further information \, please call Jan Rising at 914-632-7735 CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:95@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20180504T193000Z DTEND:20180504T210000Z DTSTAMP:20180427T193620Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rhythm-ruach-under-the-stars/ SUMMARY:Rhythm & Ruach: Under the Stars DESCRIPTION:Rhythm &\; Ruach: Under the Stars\nFriday\, May 4 • 7:30pm \n\nJoin us for a moving instrumental Kabbalat Shabbat service and a tradi tional a cappella Ma’ariv under the stars on our beautiful patio. Stay f or the dessert reception when our library's special guest\, author and art ist Jessica Tamar Deutsch will discuss her book\, The Illustrated Pirkei A vot: A Graphic Novel of Jewish Ethics.\nOptional dinner at 6:30pm\nAdults: $18.00 • Children: $10.00\nMaximum $60.00 per family\nDinner RSVP: Call 914-698-2960 CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:64@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20180506T180000Z DTEND:20180506T230000Z DTSTAMP:20180427T175323Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/spring-gala/ SUMMARY:Spring Gala DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, May 6th\, 2018 • 6pm\nWestchester Jewish Center\n175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, NY\nAn elegant evening of cocktails\, din ner\, and dancing with a silent auction and raffle.\nJoin us as we honor t wo extraordinary couples:\n\nAbby &\; Gabby Tolchinsky\nRichard &\; Caren Gerszberg\n\nFor more information and to reserve your tickets\, visi t www.wjcenter.org/gala.\n\nFestive attire requested. CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 7175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, Ne w York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=7175 Rockland Avenue\, Mama roneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westc hester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:98@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20180510T194500Z DTEND:20180510T210000Z DTSTAMP:20180506T200026Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/welcoming-refugees-learning-from-the-p ast-rising-to-the-moment-2/ SUMMARY:Welcoming Refugees: Learning from the Past\, Rising to the Moment DESCRIPTION:World Jewry Committee presents\nWelcoming Refugees: Learning fr om the Past\, Rising to the Moment\nWed.\, May 10\, 2018 • 7:45-9pm WJC Activity Center\nOver the past year\, the number of refugees and displaced people across the world has grown to more than 65 million – more than a nytime in history. This is made all the more critical by the United States \, reducing the number of refugees admitted in 2018 to an unconscionably low number. Please join Isabel Burton\, Director of Community Engagement Programs at HIAS\, to learn more about the crisis and explore how the Jew ish community is taking a stand. We will also hear from members of Neighbo rs for Refugees about what they are doing to help and find out ways we ca n all help now.\n\nQuestions? Contact: Holly Rosen Fink\, holly_rosen@yaho o.com CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:96@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20180512T101500Z DTEND:20180512T114500Z DTSTAMP:20180427T193936Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/simple-soulful-6/ SUMMARY:Simple & Soulful DESCRIPTION:This 90-minute service will let your spirit soar as we journey through a focused Shabbat morning service. Group prayer and singing is acc ompanied by instruments\, silence for personal reflection and an interacti ve exploration and interpretation of the week’s Torah portion. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2017 /11/WJC-SimpleAndSoulful.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Ave\, Mamaroneck\, New Yo rk\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Ave\, Mamarone ck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westchest er Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:100@wjcenter.org DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180513 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180618 DTSTAMP:20180510T230446Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/spring-into-action/ SUMMARY:Spring into Action DESCRIPTION:SOCIAL JUSTICE ACTION PRESENTS\nSpring into Action:  Help Alle viate Hunger in Westchester\nOur community partner\, Caritas\, Port Cheste r\, needs these three items for their clients in need:\n\n Canned corn\n Canned diced tomatoes\n 64-ounce plastic bottles of Canola oil\n\nBring your donations to WJC from Mother's Day\, May 13\, 2018 thru Father's Day\ , June 17\, 2018.\n\nBins are located outside the Sanctuary and the office . \nQuestions? Can you pack or deliver the food? Contact: Sharon Silver\, sraplata@msn.com\; Sondra Levy\, sklevy8@gmail.com\; Eve Russ\, eruss143@a ol.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /05/WJC-SpringIntoAction.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:90@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20180514T193000Z DTEND:20180514T211500Z DTSTAMP:20180511T235214Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/an-evening-with-author-richard-l-rubin / SUMMARY:An Evening with Author Richard L. Rubin DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a lively conversation and book sale! The Adu lt Education Committee presents An Evening with Author Richard L. Rubin. T he author of Jewish in America: Living George Washington's Promise present s a well-researched and unusually optimistic view on the current state of Jewish identity in America and what it portends for the American Jewish fu ture. His book has been featured in Jewish Week and Hadassah Magazine. Read more about the book at jewishinamericabook.com. \n\nPlease RSVP to Rosie: RSVP@wjcenter.org or (914) 698-2960. CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:85@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20180515T160000Z DTEND:20180515T220000Z DTSTAMP:20180322T025150Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-teens-go-broadway-mean-girls-the-m usical/ SUMMARY:WJC Teens Go Broadway: Mean Girls The Musical! DESCRIPTION:Make fetch happen (again!). Join WJC Teens as we take on Broadw ay\, this time to see the musical based on the 2004 cult classic\, Mean Gi rls!\n\n4p.m.: Meet at WJC to head downtown\n7p.m.: Showtime\n\nTickets:\n $125 per person for Hebrew High Students\n$135 per person for Non-Hebrew H igh Students\n\nTickets are first-come\, first-served\, so RSVP* now to Ad am@wjcenter.org.\n*RSVP contingent upon receiving a check for the ticket. Checks should be written out to WJC\, Memo: Mean Girls.\n\n \;\nABOUT THE SHOW\nCady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna\, but nothing prepared her for the wild and vicious ways of her strange new home: subur ban Illinois. How will this naïve newbie rise to the top of the popularit y pecking order? By taking on The Plastics\, a trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming but ruthless Regina George. But\, when Cady devises a plan to end Regina’s reign\, she learns the hard way that you can’t cr oss a Queen Bee without getting stung. To learn more\, visit www.meangirl sonbroadway.com.\n\n \; CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:94@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20180519T210000Z DTEND:20180520T003000Z DTSTAMP:20180515T152849Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-hayyim-living-torah/ SUMMARY:Torah Hayyim: Living Torah DESCRIPTION:Torah Hayyim: Living Torah\nMay 19th\nCommunity Dinner: Starts at 9pm (RSVP HERE)\nDiscussion + Session: 10:00pm-12:30AM\nExploring rea l-world issues such as gun control\, policing\, anti-semitism\, and more through the lens of the Jewish tradition. How can our thousand-year-old so urces speak to the hard-hitting issues of 2018. Come learn with the Rabbis and your fellow community members into the midnight hour! Dinner\, snacks \, and drinks provided to keep you fueled!\nOpening Keynote Session: Livin g the Torah between Faiths: A conversation between Rev Doris Dalton and WJ C's own Cliff Wolf CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:93@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20180603T090000Z DTEND:20180603T123000Z DTSTAMP:20180504T002620Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/autism-walk-with-wjc-kids/ SUMMARY:Autism Walk with WJC Kids DESCRIPTION: \;\n\nJoin our team in raising funds to have a voice with legislators\, to have access to the information and resources we need\, to support research and medical discovery\, and to help fund local services through the mission of Autism Speaks. Together\, we can accomplish amazing things for people living with autism. Join the team and begin your fundra ising journey today! Set your individual goal at $150 and you’ll be elig ible for a Walk Tee Shirt – which\, by the way\, was purchased from a bu siness that employs people with autism.\n\nLocation: NYP Westchester Divis ion\n\n\nDownload Offline Donation Form\n\nFor questions and additional in formation\, please contact Aleza Kulp at educdir@wjcenter.org. CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:102@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20180603T190000Z DTEND:20180603T200000Z DTSTAMP:20180522T190023Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/renewal-service-2/ SUMMARY:Renewal Service DESCRIPTION:Renewal Service... Celebrating 10 Years!\nRenewal is back! Join us for the last gathering of the season with an evening filled with uplif ting and soulful music and spiritual prayer. Feel the rejuvenating energy of a packed room of community members raising our voices in song. We will welcome special guests Cheryl Brause and the WJC women’s choir. Randy\, Seth\, Ellen and Arlene look forward to seeing you at this spiritual and p owerful musical gathering. Join us! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2017 /11/WJC-RenewalService.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:99@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20180607T090000Z DTEND:20180607T120000Z DTSTAMP:20180506T172527Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-sisterhood-closing-event-the-hudso n-river-museum/ SUMMARY:WJC Sisterhood Closing Event: The Hudson River Museum DESCRIPTION:PLEASE JOIN US WJC SISTERHOOD CLOSING EVENT: THE HUDSON RIVER M USEUM\nJUNE 7\, 2018 • 9:00AM MEET AT WJC Lower Parking Lot to Caravan\ nWE WILL ALSO VIST THE ANDRUS PLANETARIUM AND GLENVIEW HOUSE\, HOME OF THE HUDSON RIVER SCHOOL OF PAINTERS.\n\nTREVOR PARK\, 511 WARBURTON AVENUE\, YONKERS 10701\n\nCost $15 • ala carte luncheon to follow\n\nFor more inf ormation and to reserve your place\, contact: Ileen Greenberg - ileen@opto nline.net or 914-527-3651 CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:101@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20180608T193000Z DTEND:20180608T203000Z DTSTAMP:20180522T195556Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rhythm-ruach-2/ SUMMARY:Rhythm & Ruach DESCRIPTION:\n\nJoin us for an outdoor\, musical Kabbalat Shabbat service a nd a traditional\, a capella Ma'ariv service led by Cantor Goldberg and t he WJC musicians.\n\nAlso\, join us for dessert at 8:30pm as we pay tribu te to all volunteers and install next year's officers and trustees.\n\nOpt ional dinner at 6:30pm: $22 for adults\, $12 for children under 12\nDinner RSVP: 914-698-2960\n\n \;\nAbout Rhythm &\; Ruach\nOur very specia l Rhythm &\; Ruach events take place on special Friday evenings. The h our-long service welcomes Shabbat\, where you can reflect on the week and connect with God and with each other. Led by our talented musical ensemble that encourages crowd participation\, R&\;R is a soulful space and the perfect way to enter into Shabbat. \nFor more information\, please email Pam Mizrachi at pammizrachi@gmail.com.\n\nTo RSVP\, please email Rosie at  adminasst@wjcenter.org. CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:103@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20180610T150000Z DTEND:20180610T171500Z DTSTAMP:20180525T023901Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/joy-club-presents-author-david-green/ SUMMARY:JOY Club presents Author David Green DESCRIPTION:Returning from our winter respite\, the JOY Club is in action o nce again. Our first event will be on Sunday\, June 10 at 3:00pm. We are p leased to have as our guest lecturer\, David Greene author of He Could Mak e Words Sing: An Ordinary Man During Extraordinary Times. David tells the story of his father-in-law\, Harry Greissman. Harry was a son of immigrant s growing up in Brooklyn and going to college in Depression Era NYC. He wa s a keen observer of Germany in the 1930’s and a Jewish soldier breaking down Southern and anti-Semitic barriers. He was a wounded veteran of the Battle of the Bulge who translated anti-Semitic documents.\n\nIt became Da vid’s goal to tell Harry’s story and by doing so\, show how to prepare today’s children to deal with the challenges of their time. He feels th at Harry’s “Greatest Generation” lived through an extraordinary cent ury that has valuable lessons for today.\n\nIn the book\, David prompts us to remember some of the events in our parents’ lives and our own\, and how they have been influenced by international events\, domestic social mo vements and economic factors. CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:104@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20180623T101500Z DTEND:20180623T114500Z DTSTAMP:20180525T024154Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/simple-soulful-7/ SUMMARY:Simple & Soulful DESCRIPTION:This 90-minute service will let your spirit soar as we journey through a focused Shabbat morning service. Group prayer and singing is acc ompanied by instruments\, silence for personal reflection and an interacti ve exploration and interpretation of the week’s Torah portion. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2017 /11/WJC-SimpleAndSoulful.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Ave\, Mamaroneck\, New Yo rk\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Ave\, Mamarone ck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westchest er Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:105@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20180709T091500Z DTEND:20180709T103000Z DTSTAMP:20180627T232236Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/lets-talk-rabbi/ SUMMARY:Let's Talk Rabbi DESCRIPTION:LET’S TALK RABBI\nMonday\, July 9th\, 9:15AM\nStop in after c amp drop off or after you put your kids on the bus for bagels and coffee a nd to chat about what we are looking for in our next Rabbi. Please RSVP:  RSVP@wjcenter.org\n CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:106@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20180716T200000Z DTEND:20180716T210000Z DTSTAMP:20180626T044119Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/lets-talk-rabbi-2/ SUMMARY:Let's Talk Rabbi DESCRIPTION:LET’S TALK RABBI\nMonday\, July 16th at 8:00PM\nWE WANT YOUR INPUT! Join us at WJC for wine and cheese and to chat about what we are lo oking for in our next Rabbi. Please RSVP: RSVP@wjcenter.org\n CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:107@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20180730T200000Z DTEND:20180730T210000Z DTSTAMP:20180626T044025Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/lets-talk-rabbi-3/ SUMMARY:Let's Talk Rabbi DESCRIPTION:LET’S TALK RABBI\nMonday\, July 30th at 8:00PM\nWE WANT YOUR INPUT! Join us at WJC for wine and cheese and to chat about what we are lo oking for in our next Rabbi. Please RSVP: RSVP@wjcenter.org.\n CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:113@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180901T214500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180901T230000 DTSTAMP:20180828T163358Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/selichot-services/ SUMMARY:Selichot Services DESCRIPTION:\n\nThe first night of selichot is a great opportunity for musi c and for neighborhood collaboration. This year we’ll get both as we joi n with Temple Israel Center for Selichot services\, Saturday September 1st at 9:45pm for refreshments and a 10:00pm service at Temple Israel Center \, 280 Old Mamaroneck Rd\, White Plains\, NY 10605. The service will be le d by the combined clergy of WJC and TIC\, including Rabbi Matt Futterman\,  Cantor Ethan Goldberg\, Hazzan Shoshi Levin Goldberg\, Rabbi Jeffrey Segelman\, and Rabbi Adir Yolkut. Join us for an inspiring\, music-filled beginning to the High Holiday season. CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:118@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180906T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180906T201500 DTSTAMP:20180816T023111Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/informational-meeting-for-the-wjc-teen -tiyul-to-portland/ SUMMARY:Informational Meeting for the WJC Teen Tiyul to Portland DESCRIPTION:\nJoin Adam Bender for an informational meeting outlining this year's Teen Tiyul September 6th at 7:15pm.  \n\nAbout this Year's Tiyul \nJanuary 16th-21st\, 2019\, Adam\, Rabbi Adir Yolkut\, and participating teens will head to Portland\, OR\, to explore the systematic problems reg arding homelessness\, poverty\, and environmental awareness. Trip highligh ts include building/repairing tiny houses\, working with impoverished yout h\, and adults in the streets\, in addition to hiking and exploring the "C ity of Roses." The trip is a partnership with Tivnu: Building Justice.\nT o register your teen for the Teen Tiyul\, visit www.wjcenter.org/teentiyu l. CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:114@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180906T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180906T210000 DTSTAMP:20180828T163052Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/prepare-for-high-holidays/ SUMMARY:Prepare for the High Holidays DESCRIPTION:\nAs part of our efforts to create a warm\, participatory and s ound-filled space for the High Holidays\, we will gather as a community on  Thursday\, September 6 at 7:30pm to learn and review music that we’ll sing as part of our High Holiday services.\nWe all want a service that is lively\, participatory and musical\, but that won’t happen just by chan ce. If we gather together to learn or relearn the music of the High Holida ys\, we are empowered to create the atmosphere that will bring us into the New Year in a spiritual and lively way.\nAnd if you want to get a head st art or can't make it\, check out the WJC Soundcloud page where we’ve p osted recordings of much of our High Holiday music. You can stream or down load the tracks and listen on the go with the Soundcloud app.\n\n\n\n\n\n \n CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:108@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180910T094500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180910T104500 DTSTAMP:20180718T034654Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/high-holiday-family-experience-rosh-ha shanah/ SUMMARY:High Holiday Family Experience: Rosh Hashanah DESCRIPTION:High Holiday Family Experience\nRosh Hashanah: September 10th\ , 9:45am-10:45am\nAn interactive\, song-filled gathering geared to childr en in Kindergarten through 5th grade and their families. (older/younger si blings welcome)\nFree for W JC members and ECC families\; $50 for Guest fa milies\nWJC offers a variety of family and children's programs on the High Holidays. Parents/grandparents can sign up for multiple options for child ren\; pre-registration is REQUIRED for all High Holiday Youth programs. T o register your child\, please download the form below.\nFamily\, Children &\; Teen Programs CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:115@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180910T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180910T123000 DTSTAMP:20180718T040407Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-programs-rosh-hashanah/ SUMMARY:Youth Programs: Rosh Hashanah DESCRIPTION:Youth Programs\nChildren Ages 2-18 (children's program while a dults are in services)\nRosh Hashanah: September 10th\, 11:00am-12:30pm\ n\n\n A structured holiday program for children ages 2 - 4\n Age appropr iate services for grades Kindergarten - 5th grade\n Teen services for 6th - 12th grade\n\nThis program is available at no cost\nWJC offers a variet y of family and children's programs on the High Holidays. Parents/grandpar ents can sign up for multiple options for children\; pre-registration is REQUIRED for all High Holiday Youth programs. To register your child\, ple ase download the form below.\nFamily\, Children &\; Teen Programs CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:112@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180910T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180910T174500 DTSTAMP:20180718T035604Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/before-the-water-a-pre-tashlich-experi ence/ SUMMARY:Before the Water: A Pre-Tashlich Experience   DESCRIPTION:\nJoin us for an inspiring and soulful addition to our High Hol idays on September 10th (Rosh Hashanah Day 1) at 4:30pm.  We continue to offer a contemporary service on Rosh Hashanah to explore the themes of the High Holidays.  “Before the Water” will help us prepare for and find deeper meaning in Tashlich–the ritual casting away of our sins. Afterwa rds\, we’ll walk together to Harbor Island Park and join the rest of the community for Tashlich\, which begins at 5:45pm. CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:109@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180911T094500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180911T104500 DTSTAMP:20180718T034707Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/high-holiday-family-experience-rosh-ha shanah-2/ SUMMARY:High Holiday Family Experience: Rosh Hashanah DESCRIPTION:High Holiday Family Experience\nRosh Hashanah: September 11th\ , 9:45am-10:45am\nAn interactive\, song-filled gathering geared to childr en in Kindergarten through 5th grade and their families. (older/younger si blings welcome)\nFree for W JC members and ECC families\; $50 for Guest fa milies\nWJC offers a variety of family and children's programs on the High Holidays. Parents/grandparents can sign up for multiple options for child ren\; pre-registration is REQUIRED for all High Holiday Youth programs. T o register your child\, please download the form below.\nFamily\, Children &\; Teen Programs CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:116@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180911T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180911T123000 DTSTAMP:20180718T040450Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-programs-rosh-hashanah-2/ SUMMARY:Youth Programs: Rosh Hashanah DESCRIPTION:Youth Programs\nChildren Ages 2-18 (children's program while a dults are in services)\nRosh Hashanah: September 11th\, 11:00am-12:30pm\ n\n\n A structured holiday program for children ages 2 - 4\n Age appropr iate services for grades Kindergarten - 5th grade\n Teen services for 6th - 12th grade\n\nThis program is available at no cost\nWJC offers a variet y of family and children's programs on the High Holidays. Parents/grandpar ents can sign up for multiple options for children\; pre-registration is REQUIRED for all High Holiday Youth programs. To register your child\, ple ase download the form below.\nFamily\, Children &\; Teen Programs CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:124@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180915T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180915T104500 DTSTAMP:20180901T000727Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/simple-soulful-8/ SUMMARY:Simple & Soulful DESCRIPTION:Let Your Spirit Soar\nJourney through a focused\, 90-minute Sha bbat morning service.\nGroup prayer and singing is accompanied by instrume nts\, silence for personal reflection and an interactive exploration and i nterpretation of the week’s Torah portion. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2017 /11/WJC-SimpleAndSoulful.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:111@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180918T184500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180918T194500 DTSTAMP:20180718T035117Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/teen-kol-nidre-experience/ SUMMARY:Teen Kol Nidre Experience DESCRIPTION:High Holiday Family Experience\nKol Nidre\, Erev Yom Kippur: Se ptember 18th at 6:45pm (6th -12th Grade)\nThis program includes prayer\, social programming\, and discussion.\nFree Event\nWJC offers a variety of family and children's programs on the High Holidays. Parents/grandparents can sign up for multiple options for children\; pre-registration is REQU IRED for all High Holiday Youth programs. To register your child\, please download the form below.\nFamily\, Children &\; Teen Programs CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:110@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180919T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180919T110000 DTSTAMP:20180718T034714Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/high-holiday-family-experience-yom-kip pur/ SUMMARY:High Holiday Family Experience: Yom Kippur DESCRIPTION:High Holiday Family Experience\nYom Kippur: September 19th\,  10:00am-11:00am\nAn interactive\, song-filled gathering geared to children in Kindergarten through 5th grade and their families. (older/younger sibl ings welcome)\nFree for W JC members and ECC families\; $50 for Guest fami lies\nWJC offers a variety of family and children's programs on the High H olidays. Parents/grandparents can sign up for multiple options for childre n\; pre-registration is REQUIRED for all High Holiday Youth programs. To register your child\, please download the form below.\nFamily\, Children & amp\; Teen Programs CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:117@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180919T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180919T124500 DTSTAMP:20180718T040703Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-programs-yom-kippur/ SUMMARY:Youth Programs: Yom Kippur DESCRIPTION:Youth Programs\nChildren Ages 2-18 (children's program while a dults are in services)\nYom Kippur: September 19th\, 11:15am-12:45pm\n\n\n A structured holiday program for children ages 2 - 4\n Age appropriate services for grades Kindergarten - 5th grade\n Teen services for 6th - 12 th grade\n\nThis program is available at no cost\nWJC offers a variety of family and children's programs on the High Holidays. Parents/grandparents can sign up for multiple options for children\; pre-registration is REQUI RED for all High Holiday Youth programs. To register your child\, please d ownload the form below.\nFamily\, Children &\; Teen Programs CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:140@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180926T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180926T190000 DTSTAMP:20180926T154439Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/pizza-in-the-hut/ SUMMARY:Pizza in the Hut DESCRIPTION:Kindergarten – 6th grade Youth Event\nJoin friends for on Wed nesday\, September 26th for Pizza in the Hut!\nWe invite WJC children to j oin us in the Sukkah on Wednesday\, September 26th at 6:00pm. We enjoy piz za together and play games with friends.  (In case of rain we will meet i n the Activity Center.)\nReligious School will be brought directly to the Sukkah following class at 6:00pm.\nPlease RSVP to Aleza at educdir@wjcente r.org. CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:133@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180928T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180928T203000 DTSTAMP:20180901T003338Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rhythm-ruach-under-the-stars-2/ SUMMARY:Rhythm & Ruach Under the Stars DESCRIPTION:Join us for an outdoor musical Kabbalat Shabbat service and an a cappella Ma'ariv.\nThen enjoy a presentation and reception in the Koslow e Gallery featuring Mark Podwal's exhibit\, From Midrash to Mozart.\nFrida y\, September 28 • 7:30pm\nOptional dinner in the Sukkah at 6:30pm\n$18/ adult\, $10/child (under 12\, under 2\, free)\, $60/family max\nDinner RSV P: 914-698-2960 • rsvp@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /08/WJC-RhythmRuachStars.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:141@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181011T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181011T101500 DTSTAMP:20180918T214859Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shajam-sing-along/ SUMMARY:ShaJam Sing-Along DESCRIPTION:Join Friends at WJC for a Music and Movement Shabbat Experience .\nOpen to children birth through pre-school age and their grown-ups.\n\nT hursday mornings 9:30—10:15am\n*No charge for this program\nFor more inf ormation\, contact: Aleza Kulp 914-698-2960 • educdir@wjcenter.org\nThis program made possible through a grant from PJ Library\, a program of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /09/WJC-ShaJam.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:125@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181020T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181020T114500 DTSTAMP:20181009T211007Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/simple-soulful-9/ SUMMARY:Simple & Soulful DESCRIPTION:Let Your Spirit Soar\nJourney through a focused\, 90-minute Sha bbat morning service.\nGroup prayer and singing is accompanied by instrume nts\, silence for personal reflection and an interactive exploration and i nterpretation of the week’s Torah portion. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2017 /11/WJC-SimpleAndSoulful.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:151@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181021T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181021T130000 DTSTAMP:20181010T012034Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/daffodil-project/ SUMMARY:Daffodil Project DESCRIPTION:October 13th Community Announcement\nDAFFODIL PROJECT\nSunday\ , October 21st 12:00 - 1:00 pm\n\nParents and children are invited to join us on Sunday\, October 21st at 12pm for a pasta lunch followed by our pla nting daffodils. For the past two years\, WJC children have helped plant o ver 1\,000 daffodils as part of a worldwide project to plant 1.5 million d affodils in memory of the 1.5 million children who perished in the Holocau st and in support for children suffering in humanitarian crises in the wor ld today. For planning purposes\, we ask families to please RSVP for this event. \nThere is no cost for this program.\nThis program is co-sponsored by the Holocaust Learning Center and the Youth Department. CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:152@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181024T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181024T220000 DTSTAMP:20181011T001944Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/lecture-with-art-historian-norman-klee blatt/ SUMMARY:Lecture with Art Historian Norman Kleeblatt DESCRIPTION:The Rebecca &\; William Ross Memorial Lecture Series present s\nNORMAN KLEEBLATT\nCurator\, Art Historian\, and Critic Discussing “F rom Jean-Dominique Ingres to Andy Warhol: Jewish Patrons and the Grand Mas ters of Portraiture”\nWednesday\, October 24\, 2018 at 8:00pm \nThe Baro ness Betty de Rothschild sat for one of Ingres’s most seductive portrait s in 1833. Descendent of court Jews\, art dealer Asher Wertheimer gave Joh n Singer Sargent by far his largest commission. Seventy-five percent of Gu stave Klimt’s sitters were prominent Viennese Jews\, including Adele Blo ch-Bauer whose extraordinary golden portrait now hangs in New York’s Neu e Galerie. The Jewish patron and taxi magnate Ethel Scull initiated Andy W arhol’s entire body of commissioned portraits.\nIronically\, circumstanc es between sitters and artists and the public reception of these masterpie ces of Western portraiture were often clouded by anti-Semitic reactions. I n his lecture\, Norman Kleeblatt will examine these disarming artistic mas terpieces\, and interweave related narratives of famous Jewish families of finance and industry. Over the past two centuries\, portraiture has evol ved dramatically. Yet despite the new directions\, it has taken the commis sioned portrait remains a steadfast symbol of power. It also serves as evi dence of refined taste and breeding. Jewish access to the masters was no e asy feat\, however\, these and other remarkable examples show Jewish patro nage as a strategic means of successful entree into mainstream society.\nA BOUT THE SPEAKER \nNorman Kleeblatt is a curator\, art historian\, and cri tic. Formerly chief curator at The Jewish Museum\, New York\, his exhibit ions include From the Margins: Lee Krasner and Norman Lewis\, 1945 – 195 2 (2014)\, Action/Abstraction: Pollock\, De Kooning\, and American Art\, 1 940-1976 (2008) and The Dreyfus Affair: Art\, Truth and Justice (1987). He has contributed to ARTnews\, Artforum\, Art Journal\, and Art in America\ , among other publications. CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:148@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181028T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181028T133000 DTSTAMP:20180919T010251Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/the-bible-players/ SUMMARY:The Bible Players DESCRIPTION:Calling all WJC 3rd-6th graders! Join your friends for loads of fun with...\nThe Bible Players\nSunday\, October 28\, 2018\, 12:00 - 1:3 0 pm\, $10 per child\nSince 2011\, The Bible Players have used sketch\, st and up\, and improv to share Torah Stories and Jewish values with audience s across North America! Now is the time to laugh with The Bible Players @ WJC!\nQuestions? Call Aleza at 914-698-2966 or educdir@wjcenter.org.\nTo purchase tickets\, visit www.wjcenter.org/youthevents. CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:119@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181028T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181028T201500 DTSTAMP:20181021T135833Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/renewal-service-3/ SUMMARY:Renewal Service DESCRIPTION:\nPlease join us for a New Year of “Renewal!”\nAn inspiring and uplifting evening of great music and communal singing led by Randy He ller\, Seth Schafler\, Ellen Kazis-Walker\, Nadav Snir-Zelniker and the WJ C Women's Choir.\nJoin 200 congregants in a spiritual and uplifting musica l experience that some describe as "life changing."\nNo Hebrew knowledge n ecessary. Open to all. Stay afterward for dessert and a chance to visit wi th friends.\nWe look forward to singing with you!\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /08/WJC-RenewalService-REV2.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:150@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181103T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181103T203000 DTSTAMP:20181002T162351Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/games-movies-open-gym-night/ SUMMARY:Games\, Movies & Open Gym Night DESCRIPTION:Games\, Movies &\; Open Gym Night\nKindergarten – 6th Grad e\nSaturday\, November 3\, 2018 • 6:30–8:30pm\nJoin us for Havdalah a t 6:30pm followed by pizza dinner and activities.\n$15 per child • PURCH ASE TICKETS\nRSVP: Aleza - (914) 698-2966 or educdir@wjcenter.org CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:142@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181108T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181108T101500 DTSTAMP:20180918T215127Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shajam-sing-along-2/ SUMMARY:ShaJam Sing-Along DESCRIPTION:Join Friends at WJC for a Music and Movement Shabbat Experience .\nOpen to children birth through pre-school age and their grown-ups.\n\nT hursday mornings 9:30—10:15am\n*No charge for this program\nFor more inf ormation\, contact: Aleza Kulp 914-698-2960 • educdir@wjcenter.org\nThis program made possible through a grant from PJ Library\, a program of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /09/WJC-ShaJam.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:156@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181108T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181108T220000 DTSTAMP:20181027T172600Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/kristallnacht-commemoration-is-there-a -right-and-wrong-way-to-retell-the-story-of-the-holocaust/ SUMMARY:Kristallnacht Commemoration: Is there a right and wrong way to rete ll the story of the Holocaust? DESCRIPTION:Is there a right and wrong way to retell the story of the Holoc aust?\nThursday\, November 8\, 2018 • 7:45pm\nIn 1955\, renowned French filmmaker Alain Resnais produced Night and Fog\, depicting the Nazis’ sy stematic destruction of people. Forty years later\, Steven Spielberg produ ced Survivors of the Holocaust. Both documentaries used the same archival visual material to present distinctly different presentations.  We will r eview these two films and talk about whether there is a right or wrong way to teach the Holocaust.\n\nDr. Joram Warmund\, a vital member of our Holo caust Learning Center\, is Professor and recently retired Chairman of Hist ory at Long Island University’s Brooklyn campus. He received his Bachelo r’s\, Master’s and Ph.D. degrees from Queens College (1961)\, Columbia University (1962)\, and New York University (1968) respectively. CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:126@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181110T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181110T114500 DTSTAMP:20181009T210906Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/simple-soulful-10/ SUMMARY:Simple & Soulful DESCRIPTION:Let Your Spirit Soar\nJourney through a focused\, 90-minute Sha bbat morning service.\nGroup prayer and singing is accompanied by instrume nts\, silence for personal reflection and an interactive exploration and i nterpretation of the week’s Torah portion. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2017 /11/WJC-SimpleAndSoulful.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:153@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181113T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181113T203000 DTSTAMP:20181108T225752Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/2018-2019-sisterhood-opening-event/ SUMMARY:2018-2019 Sisterhood Opening Event DESCRIPTION:2018-19 SISTERHOOD OPENING EVENT\nFeaturing Linda Gibbs\nTUESDA Y\, NOVEMBER 13th\, 2018 7:00pm\n\nThe Challenges and Rewards of Jewish Ge nealogy: Honoring Our Past\, Present\, and Future\n\nVIEW THE INVITATION\ n\nBring your mother\, sister/s &\; friends... All are welcome! Help us kick off a year of Sisterhood! Please RSVP by November 6th Questions: Car ol Fasman\, cgfasman@gmail.com\n\nAbout Linda Gibbs\nLinda Gibbs has been researching Jewish Genealogy for a number of years. She will tell us about her recent trip\, after years of research\, to Ukraine to visit her ances tral home. Linda’s talk will answer questions touching on:\n• The joy of finding living relatives\n• The Endogamy Game\n• Are all Ashkenazi Jews related?\n• Challenges and thrills of researching Jewish Genealogy\ n\n \;\nPLUS! Jessica Hendricks Yee showcases her newest collection of jewelry\, "Zahava\," at 6:30pm\n\nInspired by ancient wisdom\, the "Zahav a" collection of gold jewelry and ritual objects is crafted by hand in Tel Aviv as modern heirlooms. Each piece is designed with the intention of el evation your celebrations—a coming of age moment\, a dinner together\, o r a just a moment in time. The collection was born out of a fascination wi th the symbols and rituals of our collective pasts\, and the power they ho ld to inspire and improve our lives in the present.\n \;\n\n\n\nThe gi ft shop will open at 6:30pm and all Sisterhood members will receive a 10% discount!\n\n \;\n\n\n\nThe Sisterhood of WJC is a community of women committed to the enrichment of Jewish life by providing spiritual\, educat ional &\; social programs\, and by offering financial support to vital synagogue activities. CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:134@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181116T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181116T203000 DTSTAMP:20181109T004938Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rhythm-ruach-3/ SUMMARY:Rhythm & Ruach DESCRIPTION:\nRhythm and Ruach and the Social Justice Action Committee welc ome you to WJC's first Social Action Shabbat\nStay for dessert and enjoy a presentation titled The Bias Within Us\, by Social Action's special gues t\, community activist\, Joan Grangenois-Thomas.\nFriday\, November 16 • 7:30pm\nOptional Dinner: 6:30pm\nDessert: 8:30pm\nAdults: $22\; Children under 12: $12\nRSVP: 914-698-296\n\nJoin the WJC musicians for a moving Ka bbalat Shabbat.\nOur very special Rhythm &\; Ruach events take place on special Friday evenings. The hour-long service welcomes Shabbat\, where you can reflect on the week and connect with God and with each other. Led by our talented musical ensemble that encourages crowd participation\, R&a mp\;R is a soulful space and the perfect way to enter into Shabbat. \nWe welcome everyone to celebrate Shabbat with revitalizing music &\; song.  Mark your calendars and bring a friend. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /08/WJC-RhythmRuach2018.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:155@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181118T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181118T130000 DTSTAMP:20181027T162938Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/mitzvah-day-2018/ SUMMARY:Mitzvah Day 2018 DESCRIPTION:Mitzvah Day 2018\nSunday\, November 18 • 9:00am to 1:00pm\nOu r 2018 collection benefits four local organizations:\nCaritas of Port Ches ter−Port Chester\, NY\nCRC−Community Resource Center−Mamaroneck\, NY \nMy Sisters’ Place−White Plains\, NY\nProvidence House−New Rochelle \, NY\n \;\nFood: Note changes\n• 32- or 48-ounce plastic bottles of vegetable oil.\n \;\nToiletries for Women and Men: Note changes\n• New\, full size\, unopened items.\n• Razors\, mouthwash\, lip balm\, wip es\, toothbrushes and toothpaste\, bar soap\, body wash\, body lotion\, sh ampoo\, conditioner\, deodorant.\n \;\nClothing for Children\, Baby th rough Teen: Note changes\n• New and nearly new children’s winter coats \, winter clothing\, gloves\, scarves\, boots and sneakers (baby through t eens).\n• New and unopened socks and underwear for children of all sizes .\n \;\nClothing for Day Laborers and Homeless:\n• Gently used or ne w hooded sweatshirts\, socks\, and gloves in small men’s sizes.\n• Men ’s sweatshirts\, socks\, gloves and warm scarves in men’s sizes M/L/XL .\n \;\nItems for families: Note new items\n• New fitted crib sheets \, twin sheet sets\, twin blankets or comforters\, towels\, and washcloths .\n• New or almost-new sets of dishes\, silverware\, glassware. All shou ld be clean and securely packaged\, preferably boxed. Dish sets for 4\,6 o r 8.\n \;\nDiaper Drive:\n• Diapers in sizes Newborn\,1\,2\,3\,4\,5\ ,6.\n• Pull-ups.\n• Baby wipes.\n \;\nHelp the Hungry: Hands on!\n • Join fellow congregants at 12:00 pm to make healthy snack bags for dis tribution to needy recipients for Caritas of Port Chester. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /09/WJC-Volunteer.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:154@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181205T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181205T210000 DTSTAMP:20181027T155123Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/an-evening-with-lore-strauss/ SUMMARY:An Evening with Lore Strauss DESCRIPTION:An Evening with Lore Strauss\nFrom Kristallanacht to the Frenc h Resistance\nWednesday\, December 5\, 2018 7:45-9:00pm\n\nLore Strauss’ world was turned upside down in November 1938\, when Nazi soldiers storme d her family’s Nuremberg house\, turned on all the faucets\, shattered a ll the glass\, and stole all the valuables. Come to hear her riveting sto ry\, which continues with hiding\, as a member of the French resistance\, then liberation and finding a home in the United States.\n\nFor further in formation\, please contact holly_rosen@yahoo.com \n\nSponsored by the Holo caust Learning Center in conjunction with the Holocaust and Human Rights E ducation Education Center CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:123@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181206T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181206T210000 DTSTAMP:20181121T190233Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/hanukkah-renewal-service/ SUMMARY:Hanukkah Renewal Service DESCRIPTION:\nPlease join us for a New Year of “Renewal!”\nSPECIAL THUR SDAY EVENING HANUKKAH  RENEWAL\nAn inspiring and uplifting evening of gre at music and communal singing led by Randy Heller\, Seth Schafler\, Ellen Kazis-Walker\, Nadav Snir-Zelniker and the WJC Women's Choir.\nJoin 200 co ngregants in a spiritual and uplifting musical experience that some descri be as "life changing."\nNo Hebrew knowledge necessary. Open to all. Stay a fterward for dessert and a chance to visit with friends.\nWe look forward to singing with you!\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2017 /12/WJC-RenewalService-REV.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:127@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181208T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181208T114500 DTSTAMP:20181009T210846Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/simple-soulful-11/ SUMMARY:Simple & Soulful DESCRIPTION:Let Your Spirit Soar\nJourney through a focused\, 90-minute Sha bbat morning service.\nGroup prayer and singing is accompanied by instrume nts\, silence for personal reflection and an interactive exploration and i nterpretation of the week’s Torah portion. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2017 /11/WJC-SimpleAndSoulful.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:158@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181209T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181209T180000 DTSTAMP:20181114T194650Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/hanukkah-celebration/ SUMMARY:Hanukkah Celebration DESCRIPTION:WJC COMMUNITY WIDE EVENT\nHanukkah Celebration\nFor little ones \, grown-ups and everyone in between!\n\n December 9\, 2018 • 4:00-6:00p m\n\nJoin WJC friends and family as we will light the candles for the fina l night of Hanukkah Festive Hanukkah Dinner!\n\n BUILD WJC’S LARGEST LE GO HANUKKIYAH\n SAMMIE &\; TUDDIE COMEDY MAGIC CIRCUS SHOW\n HANUKKAH JAM WITH TKIYAH\n EDIBLE DREIDELS\, CANDLE MAKING\, DREIDEL SPINNING\n COMMUNITY HOLIDAY GIFT DRIVE\n\nClick Here to view flyer\n\n$5 per person\ , $20 maximum for families RSVP: rosie@wjcenter.org • 914-698-2960 CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:143@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181213T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181213T101500 DTSTAMP:20180918T215245Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shajam-sing-along-3/ SUMMARY:ShaJam Sing-Along DESCRIPTION:Join Friends at WJC for a Music and Movement Shabbat Experience .\nOpen to children birth through pre-school age and their grown-ups.\n\nT hursday mornings 9:30—10:15am\n*No charge for this program\nFor more inf ormation\, contact: Aleza Kulp 914-698-2960 • educdir@wjcenter.org\nThis program made possible through a grant from PJ Library\, a program of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /09/WJC-ShaJam.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:135@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181214T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181214T203000 DTSTAMP:20181206T221457Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rhythm-ruach-4/ SUMMARY:Rhythm & Ruach DESCRIPTION:Join the WJC musicians for a moving Kabbalat Shabbat.\nThis mon th: Library speaker Tal Keinen\, G-d is in the Crowd\n6:00-6:30pm Family Service\n6:30-7:30pm Dinner\n7:30-8:30pm Rhythm &\; Ruach\n8:30pm Desse rt and Panel Discussion with Author  Tal Keinen\, G-d is in the Crowd\n$1 8/adult\, $10/per child\, with a $60/family maximum\nPlease join us for an inspiring instrumental Shabbat service led by Cantor Goldberg\, members o f our teen community\, and the WJC musicians as we welcome Shabbat with lo vely music and song. We welcome you to stay as the Hendel Family Library p resents author Tal Keinan\, in conversation with Seth Schafler\, discussin g Keinan's new book God is in the Crowd. In his acclaimed new book\, Kein an provides a sobering analysis of the threat to Jewish continuity and a b old and original plan to harness the collective wisdom of the Jewish Peopl e to control its destiny. This program is made possible by our membership in the Jewish Book Council. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /08/WJC-RhythmRuach2018.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:139@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181214T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181214T220000 DTSTAMP:20181205T175003Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/library-speaker-tal-keinen-g-d-is-in-t he-crowd/ SUMMARY:Library Speaker Tal Keinen: "G-d is in the Crowd" DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an inspiring instrumental Shabbat service le d by Cantor Goldberg\, members of our teen community\, and the WJC musicia ns as we welcome Shabbat with lovely music and song. We welcome you to sta y as the Hendel Family Library presents author Tal Keinan\, in conversatio n with Seth Schafler\, discussing Keinan's new book God is in the Crowd.  In his acclaimed new book\, Keinan provides a sobering analysis of the thr eat to Jewish continuity and a bold and original plan to harness the colle ctive wisdom of the Jewish People to control its destiny. This program is made possible by our membership in the Jewish Book Council.\n Tal Keinan\ , American entrepreneur\, Israeli fighter pilot\, and Jewish social innova tor\, offers a provocative solution to reinvigorating world Jewry in his n ew book\, G-D IS IN THE CROWD: Twenty-First-Century Judaism (Spiegel &\ ; Grau\; Hardcover: On Sale 9/25/2018).\nThe Wisdom of Crowds theory has p layed a recurring role in Keinan’s life—in the IAF\, at Harvard Busine ss School\, and at Clarity Capital\, the asset management firm he co-found ed. Originally coined as “Vox Populi” by Francis Galton in a 1907 issu e of Nature\, Wisdom of Crowds is the idea that a group’s collective int elligence\, memory\, and even spirituality can be dramatically different f rom\, and often stronger than\, that of any individual member’s.  It ha s been applied to predicting election results\, professional sports scores \, and making complex decisions in large organizations. There are three pr erequisites to achieving wisdom in crowds: intellectual diversity\, indepe ndence of contribution\, and a mechanism for aggregation and reconciliatio n. \nHere\, for the first time\, Tal Keinan applies Crowd Wisdom to religi on. In G-D IS IN THE CROWD\, Keinan offers a radical proposal for re-engag ing with the mechanisms that once allowed the Diaspora to thrive. His bold remedy is no less than a prescription to save Judaism:\nThe Wisdom Machin e: A technology platform that culls the disparate inputs of the world’s Jewish crowd\, applying the resulting wisdom to the questions most critica l to Jewish self-governance.\nThe Establishment of the World Jewish Endowm ent:  A self-funded educational endowment designed to generate a critical mass of “experts” within the Jewish Crowd\, thereby enhancing its wis dom perpetually. The endowment provides two summer camp experiences during participants’ high school years\, a two-month Tikkun (volunteer) projec t immediately after high school and\, strikingly\, a scholarship covering full undergraduate university tuition at the institution of the participan t’s choice.\nThe New Israeli Presidency: Keinan proposes a radical refor m of the Israeli Presidency\, currently a figurehead role. The new Preside ncy would serve a legislative function\, writing the laws that make Israel the Nation State of the Jews. These would include the process for determi ning who is a Jew for purposes of full citizenship rights in Israel\, Isra eli government’s role in Jewish life in Israel\, and custody over Israel ’s Jewish holy sites. As this office would represent the Jewish interest s of Jews globally\, elections would be open to all Jews in the world. CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:157@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181215T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181215T221500 DTSTAMP:20181210T020518Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/havdalah-dance-party/ SUMMARY:Havdalah Dance Party DESCRIPTION:Havdalah Dance Party\nLed by Shmulik Gov Ari\nSaturday\, Decemb er 15\, 2018 - 7:15 to 10:15pm\nCome Celebrate with Friends at Westchest er Jewish Center!\n(First Hour Beginners/Returning Dancers)\nLet’s dance the night away as we mark the transition from Shabbat to a New Week!\n$1 5 per person\, includes light refreshments (children and teenagers free o f charge)\nFor further information\, please contact:  Linda Alpert Karel l\, lalpertesq@gmail.com\, 914-584-6738 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /10/WJC-HAVDALAH.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:160@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181216T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181216T100000 DTSTAMP:20181112T132708Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/pancakes-pajamas/ SUMMARY:Pancakes & Pajamas DESCRIPTION:It's a Pajama and Pancakes Party!\nFor Kindergarten\, 1st\, and 2nd Grade WJC Children\nChildren are invited to come to the WJC Youth Lou nge in their pajamas for a fun morning. Together we will enjoy breakfast a nd play some fun games. Children in the Religious School will go directly to class following the program.\n\n$10 per child\; pay online at wjcenter. org/youthevents or make a check payable to WJC\n\nRSVP: Aleza Kulp at educ dir@wjcenter.org or 914-698-2966 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /11/WJC-PajamasPancakes.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:144@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190110T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190110T101500 DTSTAMP:20180918T215317Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shajam-sing-along-4/ SUMMARY:ShaJam Sing-Along DESCRIPTION:Join Friends at WJC for a Music and Movement Shabbat Experience .\nOpen to children birth through pre-school age and their grown-ups.\n\nT hursday mornings 9:30—10:15am\n*No charge for this program\nFor more inf ormation\, contact: Aleza Kulp 914-698-2960 • educdir@wjcenter.org\nThis program made possible through a grant from PJ Library\, a program of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /09/WJC-ShaJam.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:172@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190111T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190111T203000 DTSTAMP:20190106T032821Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rhythm-ruach-5/ SUMMARY:Rhythm & Ruach DESCRIPTION:Join the WJC musicians for a moving Kabbalat Shabbat.\nOur very special Rhythm &\; Ruach events take place on special Friday evenings.  The hour-long service welcomes Shabbat\, where you can reflect on the we ek and connect with God and with each other. Led by our talented musical e nsemble that encourages crowd participation\, R&\;R is a soulful space and the perfect way to enter into Shabbat. \nWe welcome everyone to celeb rate Shabbat with revitalizing music &\; song. Mark your calendars and bring a friend. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /08/WJC-RhythmRuach2018.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:169@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190112T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190112T203000 DTSTAMP:20181221T222656Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/open-mic-for-a-cause-all-proceeds-go-t owards-tzedaka/ SUMMARY:Open Mic for a Cause! All proceeds go towards Tzedaka. DESCRIPTION:Join us for a night of friends\, snacks\, and most importantly\ , Open Mic. Sing your heart out\, test your poetry\, tell a joke\, just ta lk...\nThe mic. is yours! Any and all Jewish 8-12th graders are welcome!\n \nSaturday night\, January 12th 6:30—8:00pm\n*$10 door cover—Tzedaka\n For more information\, contact: Adam Bender 914-698-2960 • adam@wjcenter .org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /12/Open-Mic-Night-1-12-18-Thumbnail-e1545238445994.jpg LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:159@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20190125 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20190128 DTSTAMP:20190816T200547Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/scholar-in-residence-2019/ SUMMARY:Scholar-in-Residence 2019 DESCRIPTION:Pirkei Avot: A Timeless Guide for Jews\, for Humanity \nA weeke nd filled with learning\, inspiration\, \;and community.\nFriday\, Jan uary 25\, 2019 \n6:00pm: Friday Night Service\n7:00pm: Community Dinner\n8 :00pm: Lecture/Discussion: The Birth Certificate of Rabbinic Judaism\n9:00 pm: Oneg Shabbat/Dessert\nSaturday\, January 26\, 2019 \n9:30am: Morning S ervices/Sermon: How Much Torah from Sinai?\n12:15pm: Kiddush Lunch\n1:00pm : Discussion: Who is Wise\, Strong\, Rich\, and Honorable?\n6:00pm: Privat e Dinner and Discussion with Rabbi Tucker Ambassador’s Circle only\; spa ce is limited\n8:00pm: Lecture/Dessert Reception: What’s Mine is Mine an d What’s Yours is Yours: Inside the Line of the Law\nSunday\, January 27 \, 2019 \n10:00am: Brunch/Discussion: Ethics: Is it About Right Actions or Good Character?\n \;\n\nClick here to learn more about Scholar-in-Res idence Weekend.\n\n[gravityform id="3" title="true" description="true"] CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:129@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190126T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190126T114500 DTSTAMP:20181009T210943Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/simple-soulful-13/ SUMMARY:Simple & Soulful DESCRIPTION:Let Your Spirit Soar\nJourney through a focused\, 90-minute Sha bbat morning service.\nGroup prayer and singing is accompanied by instrume nts\, silence for personal reflection and an interactive exploration and i nterpretation of the week’s Torah portion. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2017 /11/WJC-SimpleAndSoulful.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:177@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190127T124500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190127T140000 DTSTAMP:20190113T230122Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/the-year-in-review-a-faithful-response -crises-challenges-growing-edges/ SUMMARY:The Year in Review: A Faithful Response Crises & Challenges\, Growi ng Edges DESCRIPTION:Mamaroneck United Methodist Church First Baptist Church\, Mamar oneck &\; Westchester Jewish Center \ninvite you to join us for a power ful afternoon discussion\n\nThe Year in Review: A Faithful Response Crises &\; Challenges\, Growing Edges \nfeaturing REVEREND DORIS DALTON\nExec utive Director\, Westchester Martin Luther King King\, Jr. Institute for N onviolence Chair\, Westchester Human Rights Commission\n\nSunday\, January 27\, 2019 • 12:45-2:00PM\n\nMamaroneck United Methodist Church\n546 Ea st Boston Post Road\nMamaroneck\, New York 10543\n914-698-4343\n\nDessert\ , Tea and Coffee CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Mamaroneck United Methodist Church\, 546 East Boston Post Road \, Mamaroneck\, NY\, 10543 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=546 East Boston Post Road \ , Mamaroneck\, NY\, 10543 \, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mama roneck United Methodist Church:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:171@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190131T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190131T210000 DTSTAMP:20190130T035344Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/ruth-gruber-photojournalist-gallery-ta lk-reception/ SUMMARY:Ruth Gruber: Photojournalist Gallery Talk & Reception DESCRIPTION:Join us in the WJC Lobby on January 31 • 7:45 pm for a Galler y talk and reception. Refreshments will be served.\nAt 6:00pm we will show the film "Ahead of Time" chronicling Ruth Gruber's Life — Reception Roo m\nOur winter exhibition\, "Ruth Gruber: Photojournalist\," comes to us fr om the International Center of Photography in NY and curator Maya Benton. A historian and humanitarian\, Gruber was best known for her work document ing the resettling of Jewish refugees after World War II.\nA formidable do cumentarian\, Gruber was born in Brooklyn in 1911 and lived to 105. She fi rst noticed the evil intentions of the Nazis while studying in Cologne\, G ermany\, in the 1930s as the world’s youngest PhD student.\n\nAfter chro nicling Eskimo life in Alaska\, Gruber landed an assignment to bring 1\,00 0 Jewish refugees and wounded American GIs from Italy to the US. She told their stories in her book\, "Haven: The Dramatic Story of 1000 World War I I Refugees and How They Came to America." Transferred to a refugee shelter in Fort Ontario\, NY\, the refugees were detained while American official s debated asylum or deportation back to Europe. In the only US attempt to resettle WWII refugees\, Gruber lobbied successfully for their protection through the end of the war when they were allowed to apply for US residenc y.\n\nThat year\, Gruber began a new quest covering the fate of other WWII refugees and began work on a New York Post assignment to cover the Anglo- American Committee of Inquiry on Palestine\, which was tasked with the res ettlement of 100\,000 European Jewish war refugees. Gruber documented the refugees’ challenges on gaining admission to the newly formed state of I srael and witnessed the ship Exodus 1947 as it entered the Haifa Harbor\, attempting to land 4\,500 refugees who were refused and rerouted to Cyprus . Intrepid\, Gruber flew to Cyprus to meet them and photographed all she w itnessed as they were detained by the British and then sent on in squalor to France\, where the Jews\, weary but determined\, refused to disembark o nly to be sent back to Germany. Gruber was the lone journalist allowed to travel back among them. Aboard the Runnymede Park\, Gruber created her ico nic images of these refugees\, confined in a barb-wired cage with a Union Jack flag\, on which they’d painted a swastika\, hoisted above.\n\nIn 19 47\, Gruber wired her photographs of the ordeal around the world. Publishe d in newspapers and magazines\, they transformed global understanding of t he plight of post-war refugees and Holocaust survivors. Gruber went on to chronicle the hordes of immigrants who poured into Israel\, while maintain ing her attention to refugee communities internationally\, writing and doc umenting their stories\, in word\, image and on film\, for the rest of her life.\n\nThese black and white and color photographs include originals an d vintage prints made from Gruber’s negatives. CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:161@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190202T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190202T203000 DTSTAMP:20181212T035700Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/games-movies-open-gym-night-2/ SUMMARY:Games\, Movies & Open Gym Night DESCRIPTION:Games\, Movies &\; Open Gym Night\nKindergarten - 6th Grade\ nSaturday\, February 2\, 2019\n6:00-8:30pm\nJoin us for Havdalah at 6:30 p m followed by pizza dinner and activities.\n$15 per child\nRSVP: Aleza - ( 914) 698-2966 or educdir(@wjcenter.org  or register online at www.wjcente r.org/youthevents CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:174@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190205T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190205T200000 DTSTAMP:20190113T222606Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/hear-the-stories-of-concentration-camp -liberator-alan-moskin/ SUMMARY:Hear the Stories of Concentration Camp Liberator Alan Moskin DESCRIPTION:—Holocaust Learning Center—\n\nHear the Stories of Concentr ation Camp Liberator Alan Moskin \nTuesday\, February 5\, 2019 • 6:30-8: 00PM\n\nWJC’s Holocaust Learning Center in conjunction with the Holocaus t and Human Rights Education Center is honored to welcome Alan Moskin\, wh o will share his experience with our high school students and others in ou r community.\n\nMoskin was drafted into military service at 18 and served in the U.S. Army from 1944 until 1946. His outfit fought in combat through France\, Germany\, and Austria. At the beginning of May 1945\, his compa ny participated in the liberation of the Gunskirchen concentration camp. W JC members welcomed. Refreshments will be served.\n\nFor more information\ , contact Holly Rosen Fink\, holly_rosen@yahoo.com CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:178@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190205T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190317T210000 DTSTAMP:20190114T222340Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/the-places-we-come-fromthe-stories-we- tell-writing-workshop/ SUMMARY:“The Places We Come From…the Stories We Tell” Writing Worksho p DESCRIPTION:The WJC Hendel Family Library Presents\nA Writing Workshop:  “The Places We Come From…the Stories We Tell”\nInstructor: Dr. Judit h Summerfield\nSix Tuesdays at 7:30 PM ~ February 5\, 12\, 19\, March 5\, 17\, 2019\nAt the Workshop we will explore:\n\n\n Questions about Memory \, History\, and Identity\n How to Write Our Stories using Fiction\, Non- Fiction\, Poetry\, Letters\, Images\, Graphics\n A Variety of Short Texts including the Instructor’s Memoir A Man Comes from Someplace\, Memory From a Lost Time\n\nEnrollment limited to 15 participants\nRSVP to librari an@wjcenter.org\n \;\n\nAbout Judith Summerfield\nJudith Summerfield\ , Professor Emerita of English\, Queens College (CUNY)\, introduced her bo ok at the Krakow Jewish Festival in 2015\, and has been giving book talks and writing seminars over the past several years\, most recently at the He inz History Museum (an affiliate of the Smithsonian) in Pittsburgh. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2017 /10/Workshop.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:164@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190208T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190208T213000 DTSTAMP:20190128T215453Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rhythm-ruach-the-moth-shabbat/ SUMMARY:Rhythm & Ruach: The Moth Shabbat DESCRIPTION:OUR OWN STORIES – STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART\n\nFriday\, Februar y 8 • 7:30PM\n\nOptional Dinner - 6:30PM\nAdults: $22\, Children under 1 2: $12\nRSVP: 914-698-2960\n\nRhythm &\; Ruach - 7:30PM\n\n“The Moth ” Shabbat - 8:30PM\n\nYes!  Rhythm &\; Ruach two weeks in a row!\n\n Join us for an uplifting\, musical Shabbat service and stay for WJC's firs t Moth Shabbat! There's an optional community dinner at 6:30. Listen to fe llow congregants tell true Shabbat stories\, or better yet\, share one of your own!\n\nStories should be 5 minutes or less.  Here's one that might get your creative juices flowing.\n\nHope to see you at "our" Moth.\n\n&nb sp\;\n\nThe Road to Shabbat\n\nPam Mizrachi\n\nIt was 1973 and I was a new bie at Camp Ramah.  I had a lot to learn\, and so did my family.  My fir st lesson came on a Friday morning as a care package arrived from home. I watched in horror as my Oreos were deep-sixed since they weren't kosher. I had never heard of Hydrox. Surely better days were ahead. My next lesson came the following day\, on a gorgeous Shabbat morning.  I was determine d to look my best for my first Saturday morning service\, but when I turne d on my blow dryer\, I thought that 1000 Watt ticket to beauty would find itself next to my Oreos.  By summer's end I chanted Birkat loudly with my friends\, enjoyed endless Israeli dancing on Friday nights\, and reveled in the glow of the braided candle at Havdalah.  In 8 weeks I traveled fro m 0 to 60 with no going back.\n\nPitch your great Shabbat short story in a dvance! Send ideas to Pam Mizrachi\, pammizrachi@gmail.com CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:173@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190210T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190210T140000 DTSTAMP:20190113T221323Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sojac-community-day/ SUMMARY:SoJAC Community Day DESCRIPTION:SoJAC Community Day\nSunday\, February 10\, 2019 • 12:00pm Y outh Lounge • Adults and Children Welcome\n\nJoin us as we help HOPE Com munity Services. We will prepare a salad and a pasta meal\, make sandwiche s\, bake cookies and prepare “Soup In a Jar.” In addition\, we will ha ve a craft area where we will decorate bags and cards to accompany the mea l. This will be a fun morning with activities for all ages.\n\nWe need man y volunteers to make this a success! CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:120@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190210T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190210T200000 DTSTAMP:20180831T235025Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/renewal-service-4/ SUMMARY:Renewal Service DESCRIPTION:\nPlease join us for a New Year of “Renewal!”\nAn inspiring and uplifting evening of great music and communal singing led by Randy He ller\, Seth Schafler\, Ellen Kazis-Walker\, Nadav Snir-Zelniker and the WJ C Women's Choir.\nJoin 200 congregants in a spiritual and uplifting musica l experience that some describe as "life changing."\nNo Hebrew knowledge n ecessary. Open to all. Stay afterward for dessert and a chance to visit wi th friends.\nWe look forward to singing with you!\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2017 /12/WJC-RenewalService-REV.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:145@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190214T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190214T101500 DTSTAMP:20180918T215409Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shajam-sing-along-5/ SUMMARY:ShaJam Sing-Along DESCRIPTION:Join Friends at WJC for a Music and Movement Shabbat Experience .\nOpen to children birth through pre-school age and their grown-ups.\n\nT hursday mornings 9:30—10:15am\n*No charge for this program\nFor more inf ormation\, contact: Aleza Kulp 914-698-2960 • educdir@wjcenter.org\nThis program made possible through a grant from PJ Library\, a program of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /09/WJC-ShaJam.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:130@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190223T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190223T114500 DTSTAMP:20181009T211039Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/simple-soulful-14/ SUMMARY:Simple & Soulful DESCRIPTION:Let Your Spirit Soar\nJourney through a focused\, 90-minute Sha bbat morning service.\nGroup prayer and singing is accompanied by instrume nts\, silence for personal reflection and an interactive exploration and i nterpretation of the week’s Torah portion. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2017 /11/WJC-SimpleAndSoulful.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:180@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190302T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190302T234500 DTSTAMP:20190205T200018Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/third-annual-fun-game-night/ SUMMARY:Third Annual Fun & Game Night DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, March 2 at 8:00pm\nJoin friends\, make friends and have fun!\nEnjoy a winter night playing games\, socializing and of course \, noshing.\nSushi\, snacks\, and sweets! Activities for everyone.\nBe a k id again! Lots of laughs guaranteed! \n$18 per person • $25 at the door\ nRSVP via the form below\nFor more information contact: smills7910@yahoo.c om or glee1017@gmail.com\n\n[gravityform id="10" title="false" description ="true"] CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:175@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190303T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190303T110000 DTSTAMP:20190113T223447Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/a-lost-love-one-familys-forgotten-hist ory/ SUMMARY:A Lost Love: One Family’s Forgotten History DESCRIPTION:—Holocaust Learning Center World Jewry Committee—\n\nA Lost Love: One Family’s Forgotten History\nSunday\, March 3\, 2019\, • 10: 00-11:00AM\n\nYears after her grandparents passed away\, journalist Sarah Wildman discovered a cache of love letters sent to her grandfather by a fo rmer lover in prewar Vienna. In her debut book\, Paper Love: Searching fo r the Girl My Grandfather Left Behind\, she details her search to discove r information about the mysterious woman\, her family’s escape from Nazi persecution\, and all that was left behind. Come learn about Wildman’s journey as she unveiled the facts and find out how she approaches topics l ike the Holocaust with her own children.\n\nThe entire WJC community is in vited\, as are friends and family. Parents whose children are at religious school are encouraged to come. Breakfast will be served. Books will be so ld.\n\nFor questions\, contact: holly_rosen@yahoo.com. CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:176@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190309T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190309T221500 DTSTAMP:20190113T224134Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/havdalah-dance-party-2/ SUMMARY:Havdalah Dance Party DESCRIPTION:HAVDALAH DANCE PARTY LED BY SHMULIK GOV ARI \n\nCOME CELEBRATE WITH FRIENDS \n\nSaturday\, March 9\, 2019 • 7:30-10:15PM \n\n(First Hou r Beginners/Returning Dancers)\n\nLet’s dance the night away as we mark the transition from Shabbat to a New Week!\n\n$15 per person\, includes li ght refreshments (children and teenagers free of charge)\n\nFor further in formation\, please contact: Linda Alpert Karell\, lalpertesq@gmail.com CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:185@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20190310 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20190408 DTSTAMP:20190217T212736Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/kol-dichfin-part-1-project-ezra-food-d rive/ SUMMARY:Kol Dichfin Part 1: PROJECT EZRA FOOD DRIVE DESCRIPTION:KOL DICHFIN PART 1 - “Let all who are hungry come and eat”\ n\nSOCIAL JUSTICE ACTION COMMITTEE\n\nBRING FOOD &\; PACK FOOD FOR THE ELDERLY\n\nPROJECT EZRA FOOD DRIVE \nMarch 10 - April 7\, 2019 \n\nHelp ou r needy and elders on the Lower East Side and the Bronx celebrate the holi day with dignity and joy. Bring certified OU/ Kosher for Passover foods to WJC.\n\nMOST NEEDED FOODS:\n\n 2 cans of tuna\, salmon or sardines\n dr ied fruits or nuts\n 2 cans of fruit jar of jam or jelly\n 2 cans of veg etables\n small jar of honey\n bottle of vegetable oil\n box of tea bag s orjar of instant coffee\n 25 oz. or 48 oz. bottle of grape juice\n\nLoo k for the marked bins near the sanctuary and religious school. Contact Sha ron Silver at sraplata@msn.com or call 914-698-9662.\n\nANOTHER WAY TO HEL P ... GIVE TZEDAKAH \n\nWrite a check payable only to "Project Ezra" and d rop it off at WJC's Social Action mailbox\, attention Sharon Silver. All c hecks will be delivered to Project Ezra in time for Passover. Help to pack or deliver food on April 7. CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:179@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190310T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190310T143000 DTSTAMP:20190125T043604Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/pj-kids-concert-with-rick-recht/ SUMMARY:PJ Kids Concert with Rick Recht DESCRIPTION:PJ LIBRARY and WESTCHESTER JEWISH CENTER present\nRick Recht: A PJ Kids Concert\nSunday\, March 10\, 2019 at 12:30pm\n$5 per person wit h a max of $20 per family.\nFor more information\, please call Aleza Kulp at (914) 698-2960 or email educdir@wjcenter.org.\n[gravityform id="9" tit le="true" description="true"]\n\n \; CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:188@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190315T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190315T110000 DTSTAMP:20190224T180358Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/hamantaschen-baking-coffee-conversatio n-baking/ SUMMARY:Hamantaschen Baking: Coffee\, Conversation & Baking DESCRIPTION:WJC SISTERHOOD &\; ECC PARENTS AUXILIARY\nHAMANTASCHEN BAKIN G: COFFEE\, CONVERSATION &\; BAKING\nFriday\, March 15\, 2019• 9:00AM \nJennifer Winters\, founder of MUFFINteenys\, will lead us in baking Hama ntaschen in the WJC Activity Center to enjoy at home and to deliver to Sar ah Neuman Nursing Home.\nA joint program of The WJC Sisterhood and The Nur sery School Auxiliary\n$10 Donation requested at the door\nRSVP: Sisterhoo d10543@gmail.com\, SUBJECT LINE: BAKING\nQuestions: Carol Fasman\, cgfasma n@gmail.com or Joanna Venar\, Joannavenar@gmail.com CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:168@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190316T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190316T113000 DTSTAMP:20190102T155038Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shabbat-yoga/ SUMMARY:Shabbat Yoga DESCRIPTION:SHABBAT YOGA \n\nMarch 16\, 2019 • 10:00-11:30AM\n\nJoin us f or a relaxing\, contemplative\, and alternative Shabbat experience\, as yo ga meditation instructor Robin Wald leads us in exploring Jewish yoga and connecting meaningfully to the spiritually restorative essence of Shabbat. \n\nJewish yoga is similar to any modern yoga class however\, only the te achings and meditations connect the physical body with Jewish wisdom throu gh gentle yoga\, breathing\, meditation\, text study\, and music. Jewish y oga can offer an accessible way to connect with Shabbat and nurture whatev er that means for you. \n\nRabbi Segelman shared that\, "traditional praye r\, ancient words\, can be given new life and meaning through the experien ce of yoga. I am excited that we are able to provide this new opportunit y." \n\nAdults and teens welcome. No prior yoga or meditation experience n ecessary. Please bring your own yoga mat. Comfortable yoga clothes recomme nded. \n\nRobin Wald is a Jewish educator who has been teaching Jewish yog a and meditation for adults\, teens\, and children at synagogues and reli gious schools in Westchester since 2005. She integrates the wisdom of Tora h\, Tanach\, kabbalah/mysticism\, Pirke Avot and Mussar with the embodied physical and spiritual practices of yoga and meditation. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /12/Screen-Shot-2018-12-17-at-8.33.40-PM.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:187@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190317T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190317T210000 DTSTAMP:20190218T192804Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/purimshpiel-2019/ SUMMARY:Purimshpiel 2019 DESCRIPTION:My Feh Lady\n\nSunday\, March 17 from 7:00-9:00pm\n\nAll I Want is... An Enormous Chair\n\nReally? That’s all you want? Well\, if you ’re “My Feh Lady\,” that chair may be the throne of the Queen of all of Persia. Join us to see if she gets to “dance” all night with King Ach and how he will dispatch Bigtan and Teresh this year. \n\nBut the real reason to come to Purimshpiel? Watching Rabbi Jef steal the show again! N ow that he’s given notice of his retirement he’s jettisoned all vestig es of political correctness. Won’t it be “loverly?!"  CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:192@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190320T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190320T201500 DTSTAMP:20190315T174857Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/purim-megillah-reading-2/ SUMMARY:Purim Megillah Reading DESCRIPTION:Purim Megillah Reading\n\nWednesday\, March 20\n\n5:30-6:00pm: Megillah reading for families with Early Childhood age children (older sib lings welcome)\n\n6:00 - 6:30pm: Congregational dinner for families and co ngregants\n\n6:30 - 7:30pm: Israel Dancing for all adults and children of all ages with Shmulik Gov-Ari\n\n7:30pm: Congregation Megillah reading\n\n Dress Up Encouraged\n\nRSVP required for dinner. Please email Rosie at RSV P@wjcenter.org\n\n$5 per person • $20 max per family CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:182@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190324T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190324T140000 DTSTAMP:20190217T205916Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/purim-carnival-2019/ SUMMARY:Purim Carnival 2019 DESCRIPTION:Purim Carnival at Westchester Jewish Center\nGames\, DJ\, Bounc y House\, Arts and Crafts\, Pasta Bar\, New Games\, Karaoke and more!\nQue stions... Want to get involved? Contact Aleza: 914-698-2966 or educdir@wjc enter.org CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:170@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190326T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190326T210000 DTSTAMP:20190225T034151Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/teens-go-broadway-be-more-chill/ SUMMARY:WJC Teens Go To Broadway: Be More Chill DESCRIPTION:Join WJC Teens as we head to Broadway for the next big hit: Be More Chill!\nTuesday\, March 26th—4:00pm\,  Meet outside of WJC\nShowti me start time: 7:00pm\n*$100-Hebrew High Students\n*$125-Non Hebrew High S tudents\n\nFee includes a ticket and transportation (Please bring addition al money for dinner\, we will be eating at Kosher Deluxe).\n\nTickets are first come\, first serve. Checks should be written out to WJC. Money is du e upon RSVP.\n\nChecks can be dropped off at WJC\n\nDeadline: January 15th \nRSVP today to: Adam Bender 914-698-2960 • adam@wjcenter.org\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /12/BeMoreChill-Thumbnail.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:128@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190330T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190330T114500 DTSTAMP:20181009T211115Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/simple-soulful-12/ SUMMARY:Simple & Soulful DESCRIPTION:Let Your Spirit Soar\nJourney through a focused\, 90-minute Sha bbat morning service.\nGroup prayer and singing is accompanied by instrume nts\, silence for personal reflection and an interactive exploration and i nterpretation of the week’s Torah portion. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2017 /11/WJC-SimpleAndSoulful.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:196@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190403T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190403T130000 DTSTAMP:20190329T194429Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/lunch-learn-ruth-gruber-photojournalis t/ SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Ruth Gruber\, Photojournalist DESCRIPTION:WJC Beit Midrash • Wednesday\, April 3 at 12:00 PM\n$5 per pe rson. RSVP to: rosie@wjcenter.org\nPlease Join Amy Levine-Kennedy\, Koslow e Gallery Curator in a discussion followed by a tour. "Ruth Gruber: Photoj ournalist\," comes to us from the International Center of Photography in N Y and curator Maya Benton. A historian and humanitarian\, Gruber was best known for her work documenting the resettling of Jewish refugees after Wor ld War 11.\n"This exhibition celebrates the remarkable life\, vision\, and heroic tenacity of Ruth Gruber (1911-2016) a 20th-century pioneer and tra ilblazing photojournalist. Born to Jewish immigrants in Brooklyn\, Gruber became the youngest PhD in the world\, at the age of 20. In 1935\, she bec ame the first correspondent to travel to Siberia and the Soviet Arctic. Al though she is known primarily as an author and journalist\, photography wa s a component of her earliest reportage\; her groundbreaking work as a ph otojournalist spans more than five decades on four continents."  -Maya Be nton\, ICP Curator\nTHIS EXHIBITION WAS MADE POSSIBLE BY FRIENDS OF RUTH G RUBER\nON VIEW THROUGH APRIL 5\, 2019 CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:138@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190405T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190405T200000 DTSTAMP:20190309T001447Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rhythm-ruach-7/ SUMMARY:Rhythm & Ruach DESCRIPTION:Join the WJC musicians for a moving Kabbalat Shabbat.\nThis mon th: Kittah Gimel Siddur celebration\nOur very special Rhythm &\; Ruach events take place on special Friday evenings. The hour-long service welc omes Shabbat\, where you can reflect on the week and connect with God and with each other. Led by our talented musical ensemble that encourages crow d participation\, R&\;R is a soulful space and the perfect way to enter into Shabbat. \nWe welcome everyone to celebrate Shabbat with revitalizi ng music &\; song. Mark your calendars and bring a friend. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /08/WJC-RhythmRuach2018.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:184@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190407T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190407T130000 DTSTAMP:20190217T211915Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/kol-dichfin-part-2/ SUMMARY:Kol Dichfin Part 2: DELIVERY WITH A SMILE DESCRIPTION:SOCIAL JUSTICE ACTION COMMITTEE\n\nKOL DICHFIN PART 2 - “Let all who are hungry come and eat”\n\nPeople to People Bronx Passover Food Distribution\n\nDELIVERY WITH A SMILE \nSunday\, April 7\, 2019 • 9:00A M-1:00PM \n\nThe Bronx Jewish Community Council needs your help to persona lly deliver Passover food bags to the homebound in the Bronx. Perform a mi tzvah by making the delivery and giving ten minutes of warm\, personal con tact.\n\nGo directly to the B’nai B’rith Building\, 2050 Bartow Avenue \, (near Co-op City) to pick up the Passover bags and delivery list.\n\nOr caravan from WJC (lower parking lot\, 9:00am departure)\n\nQuestions? Con tact: Ruth Obernbreit Glass at Ruthie6851@gmail.com or call 914-980-2127\n \nYou’re needed even if you have only an hour to spare. This is an activ ity for all ages\, particularly teens. CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:186@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190407T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190407T110000 DTSTAMP:20190319T145215Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/finding-your-voice-from-stigma-to-stag e-with-pam-schuller/ SUMMARY:Finding your Voice\, From Stigma to Stage with Pam Schuller DESCRIPTION:INCLUSION TASK FORCE\n\nClick here for Flyer\n\nFinding your Vo ice\, From Stigma to Stage with Pam Schuller\n\nSunday\, April 7\, 2019 10 :00–11:00AM \n\nWJC Activity Center\n\nComedian Pamela Schuller is relen tlessly funny. Her observations on disability\, mental illness\, dating\, family\, and past misadventures have led to brutally honest confessions ab out what it’s like being 4’6” (and a half) and having a whole lot of Tourette Syndrome.\n\nNow an internationally known disability and mental health advocate and stand-up comedian\, Pamela doesn’t just “tolerate ” what makes her different\; she embraces it\, loves it\, and finds the funny in it... all while challenging her audiences to do the same.\n\nFor more on Pam: www.StandUpInclusion.com \n\nQuestions? Contact Aleza - 914-6 98-2966 or educdir@wjcenter.org \n\nRSVP: Contact Rosie - 914-698-2960 or rosie@wjcenter.org CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:194@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190407T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190407T140000 DTSTAMP:20190316T150516Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/matzah-factory/ SUMMARY:Matzah Factory DESCRIPTION:Matzah Factory\n\nCome Bake Matzah\n\nWHO: WJC Children in Kind ergarten - 2nd Grade\n\nWHEN: Sunday\, April 7\, 2019 • 12:00—2:00PM\ n\nWHAT: Children will enjoy a pizza lunch followed by a fun educational a ctivity- Baking matzah while learning all about the laws for the holiday.\ n\nWHERE: WJC Activity Center\n\nCOST: $15 check made payable to WJC\n\nRS VP: Aleza @ 914-698-2986 or educdir@wjcenter.org CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:189@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190407T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190407T140000 DTSTAMP:20190315T173728Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/signs-of-spring/ SUMMARY:Signs of Spring DESCRIPTION:Spring Clean Up at Leatherstocking Trail in Larchmont with Gail Koller\n\nSunday\, April 7\, 2019 • 1:00—2:00PM\n\n3rd – 6th grade (Kids only) $10.00\n\nSpace is Limited\n\nRSVP Aleza: 914-698-2966 educdir @wjcenter.org CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:121@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190407T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190407T200000 DTSTAMP:20180831T234859Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/renewal-service-5/ SUMMARY:Renewal Service DESCRIPTION:\nPlease join us for a New Year of “Renewal!”\nAn inspiring and uplifting evening of great music and communal singing led by Randy He ller\, Seth Schafler\, Ellen Kazis-Walker\, Nadav Snir-Zelniker and the WJ C Women's Choir.\nJoin 200 congregants in a spiritual and uplifting musica l experience that some describe as "life changing."\nNo Hebrew knowledge n ecessary. Open to all. Stay afterward for dessert and a chance to visit wi th friends.\nWe look forward to singing with you!\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2017 /12/WJC-RenewalService-REV.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:146@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190411T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190411T101500 DTSTAMP:20180918T215453Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shajam-sing-along-6/ SUMMARY:ShaJam Sing-Along DESCRIPTION:Join Friends at WJC for a Music and Movement Shabbat Experience .\nOpen to children birth through pre-school age and their grown-ups.\n\nT hursday mornings 9:30—10:15am\n*No charge for this program\nFor more inf ormation\, contact: Aleza Kulp 914-698-2960 • educdir@wjcenter.org\nThis program made possible through a grant from PJ Library\, a program of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /09/WJC-ShaJam.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:198@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190418T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190418T193000 DTSTAMP:20190412T193417Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/pre-passover-pizza-dinner/ SUMMARY:Pre-Passover Pizza Dinner DESCRIPTION:What does your kitchen look like on the eve of Passover? Are yo u wondering what to make for dinner? No Problem!\n\nJoin WJC for a Pre-Pas sover Pizza Dinner\nThursday\, April 18\, 2019 at 6:30pm\nEat\, sing Passo ver songs\, and join in the final search for the chametz.\nRSVP by Wednesd ay\, April 17th\nPer Person: $10 /Per Child (under 12): $5\nFor reservatio ns\, contact Rosie at 698-2960 or email rosie@wjcenter.org. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019 /04/WJC-PassoverPizza2019.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:195@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190428T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190428T120000 DTSTAMP:20190325T015554Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/the-secret-deal-to-end-the-holocaust/ SUMMARY:The Secret Deal to End the Holocaust DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, April 28\, 2019 • 10:00AM-12:00PM\nWJC Activity Cent er\n\nAuthor Max Wallace uncovers an astounding story involving the secret negotiations of an unlikely trio—a former fascist president of Switzerl and\, a orthodox Jew\, and Himmler’s osteopath—to end the Holocaust. I n his book\, In the Name of Humanity: The Secret Deal to End the Holocaus t\, Wallace documents efforts to deceive Himmler and thwart Hitler’s pla n to take “every last Jew” down with the Reich. Max Wallace is the au thor of The American Axis and co-author of Love &\; Death\, about the final days of Kurt Cobain. Earlier\, he wrote Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fig ht: Cassius Clay vs. the United States of America. Wallace has also worked for the Shoah Foundation documenting video testimonies of Holocaust survi vors. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019 /03/WJC-SecretDeal.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:200@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190502T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190502T210000 DTSTAMP:20190412T205719Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/to-paint-is-to-live-erich-lichtblau-le skly/ SUMMARY:To Paint is to Live: Erich Lichtblau-Leskly DESCRIPTION:GALLERY OPENING PROGRAM &\; RECEPTION \nTo Paint is to Live: Erich Lichtblau-Leskly\nWJC Lobby • Thursday\, May 2\, 2019 • 7:45PM\ nPlease join us for a gallery talk and reception. Wine\, cheese\, and dess erts will be served.\nTurning to humor as a tool for coping and resistance in the Theresienstadt Ghetto\, Czech painter Erich Lichtblau-Leskly sketc hed inmates' efforts to maintain dignity and hold onto their humanity. He satirized their self-preserving behaviors on scraps of paper he found in t he ghetto. Fearing discovery and punishment\, he and his wife\, Elsa\, cut them up and hid them in their barracks. The two survived the war and\, af ter liberation\, retrieved them. Later\, after they emigrated from Czechos lovakia to Israel\, Leskly repainted the scenes using the repaired drawing s as inspiration. The exhibition offers these pairs and provides commentar y from our lending institution\, the Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust. CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:183@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190505T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190505T230000 DTSTAMP:20190217T210500Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/2019-spring-gala/ SUMMARY:2019 Spring Gala DESCRIPTION:Postcards From Israel\n\n\n2019 Spring Gala\nSunday\, May 5th\, 2019 • 6:00pm\nWestchester Jewish Center\n175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaro neck\, NY\nAn exotic evening featuring the sights\, sounds\, and tantalizi ng tastes of Israel.\nIncludes cocktails\, dinner\, and dancing\, silent auction and raffle.\n\n\nJoin us as we honor two extraordinary couples:\nC arol &\; Steven Fasman\nand\nRabbi Adir Yolkut &\; Lauren Binder\nFe stive attire requested.\n\nLEARN MORE AND RSVP\n\n\n CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:147@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190509T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190509T101500 DTSTAMP:20180918T215604Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shajam-sing-along-7/ SUMMARY:ShaJam Sing-Along DESCRIPTION:Join Friends at WJC for a Music and Movement Shabbat Experience .\nOpen to children birth through pre-school age and their grown-ups.\n\nT hursday mornings 9:30—10:15am\n*No charge for this program\nFor more inf ormation\, contact: Aleza Kulp 914-698-2960 • educdir@wjcenter.org\nThis program made possible through a grant from PJ Library\, a program of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /09/WJC-ShaJam.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:199@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190509T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190509T200000 DTSTAMP:20190412T194913Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-celebrates-israel/ SUMMARY:WJC Celebrates Israel DESCRIPTION:WJC CELEBRATES ISRAEL\nThursday\, May 9\, 2019\nAn evening of a ctivities for all ages!\n5:00-6:00PM: Shmulik for Families Parents\, grand parents and caretakers are invited to join their children for Israeli danc ing. This promises to be loads of fun for our WJC families.\n\n6:00-7:00PM : Food Truck @hatovvehameitiv A WJC first!  A delicious Israeli style mea l catered by Kosher Food Truck HatovVeHameitiv.  Everyone is invited to j oin for dinner!\n\n7:00-8:00PM: SHTISEL - Let’s Talk! Come share your th oughts on the Israeli TV show that has become a national phenomenon.\n\nRS VP to Rosie: rsvp@wjcenter.org  $5 per person with a max of $20 per famil y\n\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at 914-698-2966 CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:131@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190511T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190511T114500 DTSTAMP:20181009T211200Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/simple-soulful-15/ SUMMARY:Simple & Soulful DESCRIPTION:Let Your Spirit Soar\nJourney through a focused\, 90-minute Sha bbat morning service.\nGroup prayer and singing is accompanied by instrume nts\, silence for personal reflection and an interactive exploration and i nterpretation of the week’s Torah portion. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2017 /11/WJC-SimpleAndSoulful.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:201@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190513T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190513T210000 DTSTAMP:20190501T203627Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/social-justice-action-read-talk-act-me eting/ SUMMARY:Social Justice Action Read-Talk-Act Meeting DESCRIPTION:Social Justice Action Read-Talk-Act Meeting\nMay 13 at 7:00PM a t WJC\nRead: “How Does It Feel To Be A Problem? Being Young and Arab in America\,” which examines the post 9/11 lives of seven Arab-Americans— six Muslims and one Christian living in Brooklyn.\nTalk: Guest speaker fro m The Youth Shelter Program in Mount Vernon\nAct: Get acquainted with the important traditions of the Muslim faith at a Ramadan Dinner on Tuesday\, May 21 at the All Souls Church. Hosted by All Souls\, KTI synagogue in Por t Chester and St. Paul’s CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:193@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190516T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190516T120000 DTSTAMP:20190327T134759Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sisterhood-spring-closing-event-leonar d-cohen/ SUMMARY:Sisterhood Spring Closing Event: Leonard Cohen DESCRIPTION:SISTERHOOD SPRING CLOSING EVENT\n\nLEONARD COHEN\n\nPRIVATE JEW ISH MUSEUM TOUR\n\nFifth Avenue &\; 92nd Street\, Manhattan\n\nThursday \, May 16\, 2019 • 10:30AM\nMeet at lower parking lot of WJC to carpool • 9:00am\n\nThe Jewish Museum is presenting Leonard Cohen: A Crack in Ev erything\, an exhibition of contemporary art inspired by the imagination a nd legacy of the influential singer/songwriter\, and poet from Montreal\, Canada. Organized by the Musée d’art contemporain de Montréal (MAC).\n \nPhoto: Leonard Cohen. Courtesy of Old Ideas\, LLC  \n\n$36 per person + Additional cost for A la carte lunch\n\nContact to RSVP: rfkantor@gmail.c om • 781-710-1707\n\n*Limited to 20 spots CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:202@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190519T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190519T180000 DTSTAMP:20190507T205620Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/jewish-lgbtq-teens-allies-discussion-a nd-activities/ SUMMARY:Jewish LGBTQ Teens & Allies Discussion and Activities DESCRIPTION:Mosiac of Westchester and Westchester Jewish Council present\nJ ewish LGBTQ Teens &\; Allies\n8th-12th Graders\nJoin us for discussions and activities that celebrate LGBTQ and Jewish identities!\nSunday\, May 19 4:00-6:00pm at Westchester Jewish Center\nPlus... June 30 NYC Pride Ma rch\nThese programs are led by members of the Mosaic Advisory Council:\nAb by Reiken\, Education Director at Bet Am Shalom Synagogue\nJill Schreibman \, Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience serving LGBTQ adolescen ts and Program Coordinator of UJA-Federation of NY’s Career>\;Connect program at Westchester Jewish Community Services.\nFor more information an d to RSVP\, contact: Abby Reiken at eddirector@betamshalom.org or (914) 94 6-8851. CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:122@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190519T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190519T200000 DTSTAMP:20190509T155921Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/renewal-service-6/ SUMMARY:An Evening in Renewal DESCRIPTION:\nPlease join us for a New Year of “Renewal!”\nAn inspiring and uplifting evening of great music and communal singing led by Randy He ller\, Seth Schafler\, Ellen Kazis-Walker\, Nadav Snir-Zelniker and the WJ C Women's Choir.\nJoin 200 congregants in a spiritual and uplifting musica l experience that some describe as "life changing."\nNo Hebrew knowledge n ecessary. Open to all. Stay afterward for dessert and a chance to visit wi th friends.\nWe look forward to singing with you!\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2017 /12/WJC-RenewalService-REV.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:137@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190531T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190531T203000 DTSTAMP:20190530T134646Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rhythm-ruach-6/ SUMMARY:Rhythm & Ruach Under the Stars DESCRIPTION:Join us for an outdoor\, musical Kabbalat Shabbat service and a traditional\, a capella Ma'ariv service led by Cantor Goldberg and the WJ C musicians.\nFriday\, May 31 • 7:30pm\n\nAlso\, join us for dessert at 8:30pm as we pay tribute to all volunteers and install next year's officer s and trustees.\n\nOptional dinner at 6:30pm: $22 Adults\, $12 for childre n under 12\n\nDinner RSVP: 914-698-2960\, Rosie at rosie@wjcenter.org\, or fill out the form below.\n\nPlease call the office for availability.\n\n& nbsp\; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /08/WJC-RhythmRuachStars.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:204@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190601T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190601T113000 DTSTAMP:20190529T012451Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/simple-soulful-17/ SUMMARY:Simple & Soulful DESCRIPTION:Let Your Spirit Soar\nJourney through a focused\, 90-minute Sha bbat morning service.\nGroup prayer and singing is accompanied by instrume nts\, silence for personal reflection and an interactive exploration and i nterpretation of the week’s Torah portion. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2017 /11/WJC-SimpleAndSoulful.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:203@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190602T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190602T113000 DTSTAMP:20190521T014559Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/fitness-nutrition-a-practical-approach / SUMMARY:Fitness & Nutrition: A Practical Approach DESCRIPTION:WJC Brotherhood presents\nFitness &\; Nutrition: A Practical Approach\nFor the Demands of a 2019 Life\nJune 2 at 10:00am\nCoach Jason is a Strength &\; Conditioning Coach with 20+ years of experience helpi ng people achieve their health and fitness goals. He will be joining us fo r a relevant and practical discussion on how food and fitness intersect. H ow to support training for individual fitness goals and healthy living wit h adequate nutrition while balancing all the demands of a 2019 life.\nAt W JC - held in the activity center\nTo RSVP Please Contact: Craig Rubin - cr aig.rubin@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019 /05/runners-635906_1920.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:132@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190615T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190615T114500 DTSTAMP:20181009T211240Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/simple-soulful-16/ SUMMARY:Simple & Soulful DESCRIPTION:Let Your Spirit Soar\nJourney through a focused\, 90-minute Sha bbat morning service.\nGroup prayer and singing is accompanied by instrume nts\, silence for personal reflection and an interactive exploration and i nterpretation of the week’s Torah portion. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2017 /11/WJC-SimpleAndSoulful.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:205@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190623T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190623T170000 DTSTAMP:20190614T115612Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/joy-club-why-did-germany-opt-for-hitle r-lessons-from-the-past/ SUMMARY:JOY Club: Why Did Germany Opt for Hitler? Lessons from the Past DESCRIPTION:Returning from our winter respite\, the JOY Club is in action o nce again. Our first event will be Sunday\, June 23. We are pleased to hav e our own Prof. Joram Warmund\, Chair of the History Department at LIU\, s peak to “Why Did Germany Opt for Hitler? Lessons from the Past.” It is useful and instructive to revisit and re-examine the actual events that l ed to that pivotal historical event in Germany. Only then can we determine whether or not parallels with current conditions in the U.S. can be made\ , and identify the similarities and differences of those times with today. \n\nAll programs start at 3:00pm and are followed by a buffet supper. Plea se make your reservations through Ally in the WJC office so we know how ma ny to prepare for: ally@wjcenter.org or 914-698-2960 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019 /06/Screen-Shot-2019-06-14-at-7.53.34-AM.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:206@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190714T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190714T180000 DTSTAMP:20190614T115759Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/joy-club-a-man-came-from-someplace-sto ries-history-memory-from-a-lost-time/ SUMMARY:JOY Club: A Man Came from Someplace: Stories\, History\, Memory fro m a Lost Time DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, July 14\, We are so pleased to have our own Prof. Judi th Summerfield of Queens College\, CUNY present “A Man Came from Somepla ce: Stories\, History\, Memory from a Lost Time.” The story of Judith’ s father's immigrant experiences as a 17-year-old Jewish escapee from a sh tetl in the Ukraine to his life in the U.S. A highly relevant story of sur vival against the odds\, of trauma and resilience\, of immigration to the U.S. at a time when borders were closing.  \n\nAll programs start at 3:00 pm and are followed by a buffet supper. Please make your reservations thro ugh Ally in the WJC office so we know how many to prepare for: ally@wjcent er.org or 914-698-2960. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019 /06/Screen-Shot-2019-06-14-at-7.53.34-AM.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:208@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190722T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190722T204500 DTSTAMP:20190710T023904Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/communication-strategy-2019-20/ SUMMARY:Communication Strategy 2019-20 DESCRIPTION:\nCommunication Strategy 2019-20\nMonday\, July 22 at 7:45PM\nM eet Kate\, learn the dos and don'ts of email marketing\, brainstorm about your next article for \;The Review\, and learn about upcoming campaign s. We'll start to use new tools and learn best practices for making reques ts to the communication team.\n \;\nRSVP NOW CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:210@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190801T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190801T210000 DTSTAMP:20190725T190002Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wine-cheese-and-beer/ SUMMARY:Wine & Cheese (And Beer) DESCRIPTION:August 1 from 8:00 to 9:30pm\nWine &\; Cheese (And Beer)\nCo me join Rabbi Arnowitz and the Rabbinic Transition Committee on the WJC Pa tio (outside the Chapel) as we toast his first day as our Senior Rabbi\, w hether with a glass of wine or a bottle of beer. CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:209@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190810T205000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190810T213000 DTSTAMP:20190722T233301Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/tisha-bav/ SUMMARY:Tisha B’av DESCRIPTION:TISHA B’AV\nSaturday\, August 10\, 2019 • 8:50pm\nTogether as a community\, let us bear witness to the crisis at our borders. Listen to the poetic recitations of Eichah as we relate the powerful ancient chan ting of grief and anguish to the events of today.\n\nHosted by: SOCIAL JUS TICE ACTION COMMITTEE CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:211@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190814T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190814T210000 DTSTAMP:20190725T190111Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sangria-and-salutations-a-sisterhood-w elcome-to-tami-arnowitz/ SUMMARY:Sangria and Salutations\, A Sisterhood Welcome to Tami Arnowitz DESCRIPTION:August 14 from 7:00 to 9:00pm\nSangria and Salutations\, A Sist erhood Welcome to Tami Arnowitz\nHome of Kate Waisman: 6A Pryer Lane\, Lar chmont\, NY 10538\nCelebrate Summer as we welcome Tami Arnowitz to our WJC Family! \;Join us for refreshments and camaraderie at the home of Kat e Waisman\, on her beautiful patio overlooking the Long Island Sound.  \;All WJC women are invited to this free Sisterhood Event. \;Catch up with an old friend\, make many more new friends! CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:207@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190818T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190818T170000 DTSTAMP:20190614T115913Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/joy-club-second-annual-fun-games-and-b bq/ SUMMARY:JOY Club: Second Annual Fun\, Games\, and BBQ DESCRIPTION:August 18 we will have our Second Annual Fun\, Games\, and BBQ. \n\nAll programs start at 3:00pm and are followed by a buffet supper. Ple ase make your reservations through Ally in the WJC office so we know how m any to prepare for: ally@wjcenter.org or 914-698-2960. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019 /06/Screen-Shot-2019-06-14-at-7.53.34-AM.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:226@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190906T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190906T213000 DTSTAMP:20190828T191642Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/3930/ SUMMARY:Rhythm & Ruach Under the Stars DESCRIPTION:\n\nPlease join us for an outdoor musical Kabbalat Shabbat serv ice and an a cappella Ma'ariv starting at 6:30pm.\n\n\n\n\nAn optional con gregational dinner follows at 7:30pm\, then enjoy a Kabbalat Shabbat shiur with Rabbi Arnowitz at 8:30pm\, Ahni L'Dodi v'dodi Li Love and Repentance in the Month of Elul (more on that from Rabbi Arnowitz below.)\n\nRSVP fo r Dinner: rosie@wjcenter.org\n$22 Adults\, $12 for children under 12\n\n\n \n\n\n \;Ahni L’Dodi v’dodi Li - Love and Repentance in the Month of Elul\n \;\nThe Hebrew month leading up to Rosh HaShanah\, Elul\, is considered the beginning of the season of repentance or \;teshuva. Th e rabbis suggest that the name Elul\, or \;אֱלוּל\, \;is an acronym for the famous quote from the Song of Songs\, "ahni \;l’dodi v’dodi li\, I am my beloved and my beloved is mine." This evening we wi ll explore what the spirituality of love \;has to do with teshuva\, th e process of returning to a positive relationship with God\, in hopes that this emotional exploration will help us have a more positive perspective on the season of \;the High Holidays as well.\n\n \;\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /08/WJC-RhythmRuachStars.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:212@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190908T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190908T180000 DTSTAMP:20190906T165956Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/congregational-and-ecc-bbq/ SUMMARY:WJC Fall Kick-Off Barbecue DESCRIPTION:COME ONE\, COME ALL! \;\nSunday\, Sept. 8\, 2019 • 4:00-6 :00pm • WJC\nEveryone in the WJC community is invited for a late afterno on celebration of the coming WJC year. Welcome Rabbi Jeffrey Arnowitz\, Ta mi Arnowitz\, and their family. Dine on a full BBQ spread\, complete with craft beers samplings. Play Corn Hole\, Giant Connect 4\, Ping-Pong\, Foos ball\, Pop-a-Shot Basketball\, and other outdoor games. Dance to SR2\, a b and featuring WJC’s own Dave Krenkel.\nBring Kosher and non-perishable f ood to benefit Project Ezra and the JCC of Pelham Parkway and people looki ng to make Rosh Hashanah meals.\nSuggested foods to bring are: Cereal\, sh elf stabilized milk and juice\, crackers\, tuna\, peanut butter\, canned f ruit\, pasta\, sauce\, cans of vegetables CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:213@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190915T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190915T120000 DTSTAMP:20190902T212731Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/meet-rabbi-arnowitz-during-the-first-d ay-of-religious-school/ SUMMARY:Meet Rabbi Arnowitz during the First Day of Religious School DESCRIPTION:September 15 \;from 10:00am to 12:00pm\nFirst Day of Religi ous School\nRabbi Arnowitz will kick off the school year with some introdu ctory words. CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:229@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190915T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190915T120000 DTSTAMP:20190907T175107Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/religious-school-parents-breakfast/ SUMMARY:Religious School Parents Breakfast DESCRIPTION:PARENT’S ASSOCIATION\nReligious School Parents Breakfast\nSun day\, September 15\, 2019 • 10:30AM • WJC Meet by the couches in the l obby\nMeet new friends and catch up with old ones! CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:217@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190915T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190915T133000 DTSTAMP:20190806T202523Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shofar-factory/ SUMMARY:Shofar Factory DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, September 15\, 2019\n12:00 – 1:30pm\nKindergarten – 2nd grade\nPasta lunch: $15. Register below!\n\nQuestions? Contact Ale za at educdir@wjcenter.org.\n\n[gravityform id="15" title="true" descripti on="true"] ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019 /08/WJC-SHOFAR-FACTORY.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:227@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190915T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190915T170000 DTSTAMP:20190906T155932Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/the-j-o-y-club-celebrates-wjcs-big-ann iversary/ SUMMARY:The J.O.Y. Club Celebrates WJC's Big Anniversary DESCRIPTION:September 15\, the J.O.Y. Club will work in conjunction with th e Koslowe Gallery’s Fall 2019 Exhibit focusing on WJC’s 100th Annivers ary. We will have an exclusive in-depth talk and tour by Amy Levine-Kenned y as we preview the Gallery Exhibit. Rabbi Segelman will address us and de scendants of founding members will recount stories and anecdotes from the past. The Long-Term Member Dinner will follow the program as we continue t o reminiscence. We will end with remarks from Rabbi Arnowitz as we look fo rward to the exciting future of the WJC. \n\nAll programs start at 3:00pm and are followed by supper. Please make your reservations through Ally in the WJC office so we know how many to prepare for: ally@wjcenter.org or 91 4-698-2960. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019 /06/Screen-Shot-2019-06-14-at-7.53.34-AM.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:245@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20190916 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20191102 DTSTAMP:20191002T181810Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/fall-pajamas-collection-for-refugees/ SUMMARY:Fall Pajamas Collection for Refugees DESCRIPTION:Fall Pajamas Collection for Refugees\nHelp us collect pajamas f or adults and children to get through the upcoming long\, cold winter.\nSe ptember 16-November 1\nPlease drop off any of the following NEW items at W JC in the drop off box by the front door of the main office\n\nChildren’ s unisex pajamas sets -\nGirls and Boys:\nToddler size 2-4\nChild small\, medium\, and large \;  \;\n\nAdult’s thermal pajamas - \nMen and Women:\nS\, M\, L\, XL\n\nIf you have any questions or want to help furth er with the refugee cause\, contact holly_rosen@yahoo.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019 /09/WJC-FALLPJ-1.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:258@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20190921 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20191020 DTSTAMP:20190922T031026Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/hurricane-dorian-relief/ SUMMARY:Hurricane Dorian Relief DESCRIPTION:SOCIAL JUSTICE ACTION\nHurricane Dorian Relief\nDonate to these Jewish organizations that are providing direct relief in the Bahamas and the Carolinas\n\n Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County: jewishpb.org/fe d/index.php/2017/09/03/dorian-relief-fund \n Chabad of Nassau (Rabbi Shol om and Sheera Bluming): relief.jewishbahamas.com \n B'nai B'rith Internat ional: donatenow.networkforgood.org/bbi-disaster-relief \n American Joint Distribution Committee partners with AFYA Foundation\, a Westchester-base d relief organization: afyafoundation.org (donate money or supplies) donat e.jdc.org \n NECHAMA - Jewish Response to Disaster: nechama.org/dorian \n \nFor further information\, please contact Sharon Silver: sraplata@msn.com CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:225@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190922T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190922T114500 DTSTAMP:20190807T171237Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/pj-library-story-time-and-sing-along-f or-preschoolers-2/ SUMMARY:PJ Library Story Time and Sing-Along for Preschoolers DESCRIPTION:PJ Library Story Time and Sing-Along for Preschoolers\nSeptembe r 22 at 11:00 – 11:45am\nWestchester Jewish Center\, Mamaroneck\, NY\nPl ease join us in the WJC Library for our PJ Library and Sing-Along. All chi ldren and their grownups are welcome to join us for stories\, music\, and movement (ideal for pre-schoolers and younger)! Interactive music and fun with Eileen Fortuna\, Early Childhood Center Summer Camp Director\, and mu sic from Tkiya: The Jewish Community Music School. \;\n\nThere is no c harge for this event.\n\nAll are welcome! Please note that all children mu st be accompanied by an adult during the program. A light snack will be pr ovided at the conclusion of our storytime.\n\nFor more information and to RSVP\, please contact Aleza Kulp at 914-698-2966 or educdir@wjcenter.org.\ n\nTo receive free Jewish stories and songs each month\, sign up at www.pj library.org/newyork. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /09/history-logos-pj-tagline.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:214@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190922T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190922T223000 DTSTAMP:20190910T160416Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/brotherhood-scotch-and-study/ SUMMARY:Brotherhood Scotch and Study DESCRIPTION:September 22 from 8:00 to 10:00pm\nBrotherhood Scotch and Study \nSeptember is Transitions – new school year\, new season\, Jewish New Y ear\, and\, at WJC\, a new Rabbi. Come meet Rabbi Arnowitz\, discuss curre nt topics in Judaism\, and sample some good scotch. Please RSVP to dab@bra userealty.com. CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:228@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20190925 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20191101 DTSTAMP:20190925T215836Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/yom-kippur-food-drive/ SUMMARY:Yom Kippur Food Drive DESCRIPTION:SOCIAL JUSTICE ACTION\nYom Kippur Food Drive\nBring Your Breakf ast to benefit the Larchmont-Mamaroneck and JCC of Pelham Parkway Food Pan tries\n\nOn Yom Kippur\, please bring cereal and dried milk to symbolicall y represent the breakfast that will not be eaten on Yom Kippur. As this fo od helps to save lives\, it is permissible to carry it on holiday.\n\nBins will be located in the coatroom and outside the sanctuary. Donations will be accepted throughout September and October.\n\nIf you prefer\, send a c heck to: \n\nLarchmont/Mamaroneck Hunger Task Force\, Inc.\nPO Box 112\nLa rchmont\, NY 10538 CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:230@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190925T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190925T204500 DTSTAMP:20190914T020646Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/get-in-the-high-holiday-musical-spirit / SUMMARY:Get in the High Holiday Musical Spirit DESCRIPTION:Get in the High Holiday Musical Spirit\nWednesday\, September 2 5\, 2019 • 7:45PM\nJoin Cantor Goldberg to prepare ourselves to create a vibrant\, sound-filled room on the High Holidays. Sing old favorites and learn new material.\nFor those wanting a head start\, visit wjcenter.org/h hmusic and stream or download our tunes.\nContact Cantor Goldberg with any questions: cantorecg@wjcenter.org CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:259@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20190930 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20191001 DTSTAMP:20190923T195057Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/monday-september-30-rosh-hashanah/ SUMMARY:Monday\, September 30: Rosh Hashanah DESCRIPTION:Monday\, September 30: Rosh Hashanah\n8:30 AM: Shacharit\n9:30- 10:30am: High Holiday Family Experience\nAn interactive\, song-filled gath ering geared in Kindergarten through 5th grade and their families. (older/ younger siblings welcome). Free for WJC members and ECC families\; $50 for Guest families)\n11:00 AM-12:30pm: \; Youth Programs\nThe following c hildren’s programs will be available while adults are in services:\n\n\n A structured holiday program for children ages 2-4\n Age-appropriate se rvices for grades kindergarten-5th \;grade\n Teen services for 6th-12 th \;grade\n\nThis program is available at no cost.\n5:30pm: Tashlich at Mamaroneck Harbor (weather permitting)\n6:15pm: Mincha ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /09/WJC-RoshHashanah-1.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:260@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20191001 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20191002 DTSTAMP:20190923T214956Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/tuesday-october-1-rosh-hashanah/ SUMMARY:Tuesday\, October 1: Rosh Hashanah DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, October 1: Rosh Hashanah\n8:30am: Shacharit\n9:30-10: 30am: High Holiday Family Service\nAn interactive\, song-filled gathering geared in Kindergarten through 5th grade and their families. (older/younge r siblings welcome). Free for WJC members and ECC families\; $50 for Guest families)\n\n11:00am-12:30pm: Youth Service\n6:15pm: Mincha ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /09/WJC-RoshHashanah-1.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:215@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191004T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191004T190000 DTSTAMP:20190725T190729Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/ecc-community-shabbat-with-rabbi-arnow itz/ SUMMARY:ECC Community Shabbat with Rabbi Arnowitz DESCRIPTION:October 4 at 9:00am (After drop off)\nRabbi Arnowitz will mingl e with ECC parents and also participate in the ECC Community Shabbat progr am. CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States of America\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States of America\, United States;X-APPL E-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westchester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:261@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191006T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191006T000000 DTSTAMP:20190923T195641Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sunday-october-6-glenville-cemetery-se rvice/ SUMMARY:Sunday\, October 6: Glenville Cemetery Service DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, October 6: Glenville Cemetery Service\n1:00 PM: Memori al Service ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /07/WJC-HighHoliday-Header.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:262@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20191008 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20191009 DTSTAMP:20190923T200152Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/tuesday-october-8-erev-yom-kippur/ SUMMARY:Tuesday\, October 8: Erev Yom Kippur DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, October 8: Erev Yom Kippur\n2:00pm: Mincha\n6:00pm: K ol Nidre (Sanctuary Service)\n6:20pm: Kol Nidre (Study Service)\n6:30-7:30 pm: Teen Kol Nidre Experience\nThis program includes prayer\, social progr amming\, and discussion. Free event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /09/WJC-YomKippur.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:263@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20191009 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20191010 DTSTAMP:20190923T215109Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wednesday-october-9-yom-kippur/ SUMMARY:Wednesday\, October 9: Yom Kippur DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, October 9: Yom Kippur\n9:00am: Shacharit\n9:45-10:4 5am: High Holiday Family Experience\nAn interactive\, song-filled gatherin g geared in Kindergarten through 5th grade and their families. (older/youn ger siblings welcome). Free for WJC members and ECC families\; $50 for Gue st families)\n\n11:00am: Yizkor\n11:15am-12:45pm: Youth Programs\n\n\nThe following children’s programs will be available while adults are in serv ices:\n\n A structured holiday program for children ages 2-4\n Age appro priate services for grades kindergarten-5th grade\n Teen services for 6th -12th grade. This program is available at no cost.\n\n \; CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:218@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191010T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191010T101500 DTSTAMP:20190806T202208Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shajam-sing-along-8/ SUMMARY:Shajam Sing-Along DESCRIPTION:\nJoin friends at WJC for a music and movement Shabbat experien ce!\n9:30 – 10:15am at Westchester Jewish Center\nOpen to children birth through pre-school age and their grown-ups\n*No charge for this program\n \nFor more information\, contact Aleza Kulp: 914-698-2960 • educdir@wjce nter.org\n\nThis program made possible through a grant from PJ Library\, a program of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019 /08/WJC-SHAZAMSINGALONG.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:254@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191011T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191011T110000 DTSTAMP:20190922T023158Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-sukkah-decorating-with-sisterhood/ SUMMARY:WJC Sukkah Decorating with Sisterhood DESCRIPTION:WJC SUKKAH DECORATING\nFriday\, October 11\, 2019 • 9:30-11:0 0AM\nCelebrate Sukkot with the sisterhood and help us decorate our WJC Suk kah. Enjoy a delicious breakfast! This event is free Open to all ECC famil ies welcome Ask Questions: thewjcsisterhood@gmail.com CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:216@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191016T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191016T190000 DTSTAMP:20191003T203638Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/pizza-in-the-sukkah-2/ SUMMARY:Pizza in the Sukkah DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, October 16\, 2019\n6:00 – 7:00pm\nWJC Kids in Kin dergarten-6th Grade\nPlease note: This event is sold out!\n\nPizza and gam es with WJC friends in the Sukkah (in case of rain we will eat in the WJC Activity Center)\n\n$10.00 per person. \;\n\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019 /08/WJC-PizzaSukkah.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:268@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191016T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191016T220000 DTSTAMP:20191007T211129Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/poker-in-the-sukkah-2/ SUMMARY:Poker in the Sukkah DESCRIPTION:BROTHERHOOD\nPoker in the Sukkah Annual Event\nOctober 16\, 201 9 • 8:00PM\nJoin the WJC Brotherhood for an evening of friendly poker\n\ n \;Open to players of all levels\n\n$10 to cover beer and snacks\n\nR SVP: craig.rubin@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019 /10/WJC-Poker.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:269@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191018T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191018T203000 DTSTAMP:20191009T231634Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rhythm-ruach-8/ SUMMARY:Rhythm & Ruach DESCRIPTION:\n\n\nRhythm &\; Ruach\, Sukkot Dinner\, Family Service\, Ga llery Opening\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOctober 18 at 7:30pm\n6:00pm - Family Service \n6:30pm - Optional Congregational Dinner\n7:30pm - Rhythm and Ruach\n8:30 pm - Koslowe Gallery Exhibition\nEnjoy a festive meal in the Sukkah and we lcome Shabbat at Rhythm &\; Ruach with the entire WJC family. Stay for the opening of the Koslowe Gallery's exhibition of WJC's historical epheme ra\, celebrating 100 years of the community!\nOptional family dinner: $18/ adult\, $10/child under 12 (under 2\, free)\, $60/family maximum\nRSVP: ro sie@wjcenter.org\n\n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /08/WJC-RhythmRuach2018.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:256@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191024T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191024T213000 DTSTAMP:20190922T025500Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-sisterhood-kick-off-event/ SUMMARY:WJC Sisterhood Kick-Off Event DESCRIPTION:A Circle Of Dance! \nWJC Sisterhood Kick-Off Event\nThursday\, October 24\, 2019 • 7:00-9:30PM\nWJC Activities Center \;\nCelebrate our Sisterhood Welcome in new Sisters and come together as a community. T his program will uplift and exercise your mind\, body\, and soul!\n\n7:00- 7:30PM: Welcome to Sisterhood with refreshments\n\n7:30-7:45PM: Community Minyan with our Clergy\n\n7:45-9:00PM: Dance Together! For the new or know ledgeable\, join Israeli Dance Teacher Shmulik Gov Ari\, wear sneakers and comfortable clothing\n\n9:00-9:30PM: Reception and Honoring of past Siste rhood Leadership\n\nThis event is free for all 2019-2020 WJC Sisters \ ;\n\n$13 to everyone else\; all are welcome to attend!\n\nRSVP or Ask Ques tions: thewjcsisterhood@gmail.com CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:241@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191026T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191026T203000 DTSTAMP:20190914T023935Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/havdalah-dance-party-3/ SUMMARY:Havdalah Dance Party DESCRIPTION:HAVDALAH DANCE PARTY\nOctober 26\, 2019\nDecember 14\, 2019\nJa nuary 25\, 2020\nOpen to All: 7:15PM\nCome Celebrate Havdalah with Friends \nLED BY CHOREOGRAPHER SHMULIK GOV-ARI\n\n$15 per person\, includes light refreshments (children and teenagers free of charge)\n\nLet's celebrate H avdalah to music\, then dance the night away as we mark the transition fro m Shabbat to a New Week! For further information and to RSVP\, contact Lin da: lalpertesq@gmail.com CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:255@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191027T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191027T121500 DTSTAMP:20191017T161519Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/gift-trunk-show/ SUMMARY:Gift Trunk Show DESCRIPTION:GIFT TRUNK SHOW\nSunday\, October 27\, 2019 • 10:15AM-12:15PM \nWJC Activities Center\nWe are so lucky to have our very own gift shop to peruse\, handle\, and buy all our Judaica. Enjoy this trunk show to view everything our gift shop has for your Judaica\, Holiday\, and B'nai Mitzva h needs.\n\n10% discount for all Sisterhood Members. \; Open to all.\n \nAsk Questions: thewjcsisterhood@gmail.com CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:270@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191103T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191103T201500 DTSTAMP:20191017T162553Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/renewal/ SUMMARY:Renewal DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a New Year of "Renewal:" An inspiring and up lifting of great music and communal singing led by Randy Heller\, Seth Sch afler\, Ellen Kazis-Walker\, Nadav Snir-Zelniker\, and the WJC Women's Cho ir. Join 200 congregants in a spiritual and uplifting musical experience t hat some describe as "life-changing."\n\nNo Hebrew knowledge is necessary. Open to all. Stay afterward for dessert and a chance to visit with friend s. We look forward to singing with you! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /08/WJC-RenewalService-REV2.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:244@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191110T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191110T111500 DTSTAMP:20190914T025046Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/kristallnacht-program/ SUMMARY:Kristallnacht Program DESCRIPTION:Kristallnacht Program\nBREAKFAST • SPEAKER • FILM\nNovember 10\, 2019 • 10:00AM\nJoin survivor and speaker Sonja Geismar to learn a bout the tragedy of the M.S. St. Louis\, the U.S.'s involvement and implic ations for today. \; CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:231@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191113T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191113T211500 DTSTAMP:20190914T022155Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/beginner-israeli-dance/ SUMMARY:Beginner Israeli Dance DESCRIPTION:BEGINNER ISRAELI DANCE CLASSES FOR BEGINNERS AND THOSE WHO’VE ALWAYS WANTED TO LEARN THE BASICS LED BY CHOREOGRAPHER SHMULIK GOV-ARI\nP lease join us on the following ten Wednesday nights:\nNovember 13\, 20\nJa nuary 8\, 15\, 22\, 29\nDecember 4\, 11\, 18\nFeb 5 (alt/snow day Feb. 12) \n\nOpen to All: 8:00-9:15PM\n\nFees are $150 (prepaid) for all sessions ( no refunds)\n\nFree Parking\, refreshments and ice-cold water included!\n\ nFor further information contact Linda: lalpertesq@gmail.com \n\nMake chec ks payable to Westchester Jewish Center\, attn: Israel Committee CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:219@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191114T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191114T101500 DTSTAMP:20190806T202612Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shajam-sing-along-9/ SUMMARY:Shajam Sing-Along DESCRIPTION:\nJoin friends at WJC for a music and movement Shabbat experien ce!\n9:30 – 10:15am at Westchester Jewish Center\nOpen to children birth through pre-school age and their grown-ups\n*No charge for this program\n \nFor more information\, contact Aleza Kulp: 914-698-2960 • educdir@wjce nter.org\n\nThis program made possible through a grant from PJ Library\, a program of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019 /08/WJC-SHAZAMSINGALONG.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:247@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191116T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191116T113000 DTSTAMP:20190914T031535Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shabbat-yoga-3/ SUMMARY:Shabbat Yoga DESCRIPTION:SHABBAT YOGA\nJoin us for an alternative experience of Shabbat morning prayer and Torah study taught by Robin Wald. Connect meaningfully to the spiritually restorative essence of Shabbat through gentle yoga\, br eathing\, Jewish meditation\, text study\, and music. After the Shabbat yo ga experience\, we will join the entire congregation for Kiddush.\nSaturda ys\, 10:00-11:30AM\nNovember 16\, 2019 \nJanuary 25\, 2020\nFebruary 29\, 2020\nMarch 14\, 2020 \; \nApril 18\, 2020 \; \nJune 6\, 2020\n\nP lease bring your own yoga mat • Comfortable yoga clothes recommended Adu lts and teens welcome • No prior yoga or meditation experience necessary ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019 /09/WJC_ShabbatYoga.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:264@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191116T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191116T203000 DTSTAMP:20191106T195424Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/games-movies-open-gym-night-3/ SUMMARY:Games\, Movies & Open Gym Night DESCRIPTION:Games\, Movies &\; Open Gym Night\nFor Kindergarten - 6th Gr ade\nSaturday\, November 16\, 2019 6:30-8:30pm\nJoin us for Havdalah at 6: 30pm followed by pizza dinner and activities\n\n$20 per child \n\nQuestion s: Aleza - 914-698-2966 or educdir@wjcenter.org \;\n\nRegistration for the event is full and now closed. \; CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:291@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191117T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191117T130000 DTSTAMP:20191108T200437Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sisterhood-gift-shop-mitzvah-day/ SUMMARY:Sisterhood Gift Shop: Mitzvah Day DESCRIPTION:Sisterhood Gift Shop: Mitzvah Day\nEverything for Your Home and Gift Giving\nThe Sisterhood will celebrate Mitzvah Day by offering 20% of f everything in the Gift Shop including all Hanukkah merchandise.\n\nHOURS \nSunday\, November 17\, 2019 9:00am - 1:00pm\n\nBY APPOINTMENT\nContact C arol at 914-450-6661 or cgfasman@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019 /11/WJC-GiftShop_MitzvahDay19.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:275@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191117T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191117T130000 DTSTAMP:20191104T173638Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/mitzvah-day-2019/ SUMMARY:MITZVAH DAY 2019 DESCRIPTION:SOCIAL JUSTICE ACTION COMMITTEE PRESENTS \nMITZVAH DAY 2019\nSu nday\, November 17 • 9:00AM-1:00PM\nOur 2019 collection benefits these f ive local organizations: \nCaritas of Port Chester Port Chester\nCRC−Com munity Resource Center Mamaroneck\nMy Sisters’ Place White Plains\nProvi dence House New Rochelle\nHOPE Community Services New Rochelle \n\nFood\n • Canned fruit and Canned corn (15 oz.)\n• Juice boxes (6.75 oz.)\n• Shelf stable milk\n\nToiletries for Women and Men New\, full-size\, unope ned\n• Men: Body Sprays and Soaps (Dove Men’s\, Axe\, Old Spice\, etc. )\n• Women: Shampoo and conditioner\, toothpaste and toothbrushes\, flos s\, mouthwash\, soap (liquid or bar)\, deodorant\n\nClothing for Day Labor ers and Teen Boys \n• Day Laborers: New or like-new Warm jackets\, sweat ers\, sweatshirts\, gloves\, hats\, in small men’s or large male teen si zes.\n• Teen Boys: New only Men’s gym socks\, basketball shorts\, swea tpants\n\nItems for Families\n• New sheets for Pack-and-Play\n• New Ba th towels\n• Multi-packs of paper towels\n• Dish sets (for 4\, 6 or 8) \, silverware\, pots\, and pans sets New or like-new\; All should be clean and securely packaged\, preferably boxed \n\nDiaper Drive \n• Diapers i n sizes 3\, 4\, 5\, 6\n\nClothing for Children\, Baby through Teen \n• N ew AND LIKE-NEW Baby and Children's winter coats\, gloves\, scarves\, boot s\n• NEW AND UNOPENED socks and underwear for teens\n\nHelp the Hungry: Hands on! Join us at 12:00PM to prepare food for HOPE Community Services t o distribute to needy recipients. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019 /10/WJC-MitzvahDay-1.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:292@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191117T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191117T130000 DTSTAMP:20191108T200717Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/brotherhood-mitzvah-day-blood-drive/ SUMMARY:Brotherhood Mitzvah Day Blood Drive DESCRIPTION:Brotherhood Mitzvah Day Blood Drive\nSunday\, November 17 from 9:00am to 1:00pm\nAs part of Mitzvah Day 2019\, roll up your sleeve and do nate blood. Don't forget to bring your Donor Card or ID. For medical/ trav el eligibility questions please call (800) 688-0900. Please hydrate and ea t a balanced meal prior to donating! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019 /11/WJC-BloodDonation2019.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:279@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191120T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191120T210000 DTSTAMP:20191104T172331Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/writing-workshop-the-places-we-come-fr om-the-stories-we-tell/ SUMMARY:Writing Workshop: The Places We Come From\, The Stories We Tell DESCRIPTION:WJC Writing Workshop: November 2019\n\nThe Places We Come From\ , The Stories We Tell \;\nHow do you respond to the question\, “wher e do you come from?” \; Do you name an actual place? \; A room? A house or apartment\, street\, or neighborhood\, town or country? \;  \;Family\, religion\, race or gender\, class or politics? \; Or l anguage or languages? What are the stories we live by\, often without know ing it? \; What value does history serve in our stories? \; Or mem ory\, culture\, genetics\, rituals or customs? \; Our values and belie fs? \; Our sense of where we live—or belong—as Jews?\nWe’ll expl ore these questions as they shape the stories we tell (or want to tell) ab out our own lives. \; We’ll consider the ways stories take form in v arious genres and media\, in writing\, in fiction\, non-fiction\, poetry\; in film\, art\, the news\, history\, and science.  \;And how\, as wri ters\, we draw from actual events\, images\, memories\, literature\, lette rs\, music\, history\, genealogy\, research\, and artifacts (what anthropo logists call “objects of ethnography”)\, and from our own imagination. \nThe Workshop is now in its third season...\nInstructor: \; Judith S ummerfield\nTo reserve your spot for all six sessions\, please email libra rian@wjcenter.org.\nWorkshop limited to 12 participants. Please note: This is a six-week workshop that commences Nov. 20 and meets every Wednesday t hrough Jan. 8\, except for Christmas week. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019 /10/WJC-WritingWorkshop.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:280@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191120T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191120T210000 DTSTAMP:20191121T142754Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/writing-workshop-the-places-we-come-fr om-the-stories-we-tell-2/ SUMMARY:Writing Workshop: The Places We Come From\, The Stories We Tell DESCRIPTION:WJC Writing Workshop: November 2019\n\nThe Places We Come From\ , The Stories We Tell \;\nHow do you respond to the question\, “wher e do you come from?” \; Do you name an actual place? \; A room? A house or apartment\, street\, or neighborhood\, town or country? \;  \;Family\, religion\, race or gender\, class or politics? \; Or l anguage or languages? What are the stories we live by\, often without know ing it? \; What value does history serve in our stories? \; Or mem ory\, culture\, genetics\, rituals or customs? \; Our values and belie fs? \; Our sense of where we live—or belong—as Jews?\nWe’ll expl ore these questions as they shape the stories we tell (or want to tell) ab out our own lives. \; We’ll consider the ways stories take form in v arious genres and media\, in writing\, in fiction\, non-fiction\, poetry\; in film\, art\, the news\, history\, and science.  \;And how\, as wri ters\, we draw from actual events\, images\, memories\, literature\, lette rs\, music\, history\, genealogy\, research\, and artifacts (what anthropo logists call “objects of ethnography”)\, and from our own imagination. \nThe Workshop is now in its third season...\nInstructor: \; Judith S ummerfield\nTo reserve your spot for all six sessions\, please email libra rian@wjcenter.org.\nWorkshop limited to 12 participants. Please note: This is a six-week workshop that commences Nov. 20 and meets every Wednesday t hrough Jan. 8\, except for Christmas week. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019 /10/WJC-WritingWorkshop.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:232@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191120T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191120T211500 DTSTAMP:20190914T022238Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/beginner-israeli-dance-2/ SUMMARY:Beginner Israeli Dance DESCRIPTION:BEGINNER ISRAELI DANCE CLASSES FOR BEGINNERS AND THOSE WHO’VE ALWAYS WANTED TO LEARN THE BASICS LED BY CHOREOGRAPHER SHMULIK GOV-ARI\nP lease join us on the following ten Wednesday nights:\nNovember 13\, 20\nJa nuary 8\, 15\, 22\, 29\nDecember 4\, 11\, 18\nFeb 5 (alt/snow day Feb. 12) \n\nOpen to All: 8:00-9:15PM\n\nFees are $150 (prepaid) for all sessions ( no refunds)\n\nFree Parking\, refreshments and ice-cold water included!\n\ nFor further information contact Linda: lalpertesq@gmail.com \n\nMake chec ks payable to Westchester Jewish Center\, attn: Israel Committee CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:285@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191121T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191121T100000 DTSTAMP:20191025T035835Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/annual-westchester-fairfield-county-th anksgiving-diversity-breakfast/ SUMMARY:Annual Westchester/Fairfield County Thanksgiving Diversity Breakfas t DESCRIPTION:Welcoming Religious and Community Leaders\nAnnual Westchester/F airfield County Thanksgiving Diversity Breakfast\nKeynote Speech: Rabbi Je ffrey Segelman\, Westchester Jewish Center\nThursday\, November 21\, 2019 from 7:30 to 10:00am\nWestchester Community College\nHonoring Those Who Ha rness Their Individuality to Embrace Their Neighbor\nImam Mohamed Shaffieq Chace\, Islamic Center of New Rochelle\nRichard Leroy\, Temple Shaaray Te fila\nMecca Santana\, Westchester Medical Center Health Network\nTickets: $18 on or before November 13th\, $25 after November 13th.\nPurchase Ticket s at https://ajcwestfair-diversity2019.eventbrite.com\nFor more informatio n\, contact AJC at 914.948.5585\n*dietary laws observed ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019 /10/AJCDivBreakfastFlyer2019.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Community College\, 75 Grasslands Rd\, Valhalla\, NY\, 10595\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=75 Grasslands Rd\, Valhalla \, NY\, 10595\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westchester Commu nity College:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:278@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191122T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191122T210000 DTSTAMP:20191108T195910Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rhythm-ruach-9/ SUMMARY:Rhythm & Ruach DESCRIPTION:Rhythm &\; Ruach\nNovember 22 at 7:30 PM\nPlease join us for a spirited musical Kabbalat Shabbat and Ma'ariv service led by Cantor Gol dberg and the WJC musicians. \;\nStay for a dessert reception and pres entation by author\, Noam Sienna\, who will discuss his new book\, A Rainb ow Thread: An Anthology of Queer Jewish Texts from the First Century to 19 69.\nJoin us beforehand at 6:30 for dinner: $22 Adults\, $12 for children under 12.\nRSVPs for Dinner: rosie@wjcenter.org \nNoam will teach the Shab bat Morning Class on 11/23 at 8:45am and deliver that morning's sermon. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /08/WJC-RhythmRuach2018.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:293@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191130T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191130T114500 DTSTAMP:20191121T142655Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/simple-soulful-18/ SUMMARY:Simple & Soulful DESCRIPTION:Let Your Spirit Soar\nJourney through a focused\, 90-minute Sha bbat morning service.\nGroup prayer and singing is accompanied by instrume nts\, silence for personal reflection and an interactive exploration and i nterpretation of the week’s Torah portion. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2017 /11/WJC-SimpleAndSoulful.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:281@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191204T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191204T210000 DTSTAMP:20191104T172507Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/writing-workshop-the-places-we-come-fr om-the-stories-we-tell-3/ SUMMARY:Writing Workshop: The Places We Come From\, The Stories We Tell DESCRIPTION:WJC Writing Workshop: November 2019\n\nThe Places We Come From\ , The Stories We Tell \;\nHow do you respond to the question\, “wher e do you come from?” \; Do you name an actual place? \; A room? A house or apartment\, street\, or neighborhood\, town or country? \;  \;Family\, religion\, race or gender\, class or politics? \; Or l anguage or languages? What are the stories we live by\, often without know ing it? \; What value does history serve in our stories? \; Or mem ory\, culture\, genetics\, rituals or customs? \; Our values and belie fs? \; Our sense of where we live—or belong—as Jews?\nWe’ll expl ore these questions as they shape the stories we tell (or want to tell) ab out our own lives. \; We’ll consider the ways stories take form in v arious genres and media\, in writing\, in fiction\, non-fiction\, poetry\; in film\, art\, the news\, history\, and science.  \;And how\, as wri ters\, we draw from actual events\, images\, memories\, literature\, lette rs\, music\, history\, genealogy\, research\, and artifacts (what anthropo logists call “objects of ethnography”)\, and from our own imagination. \nThe Workshop is now in its third season...\nInstructor: \; Judith S ummerfield\nTo reserve your spot for all six sessions\, please email libra rian@wjcenter.org.\nWorkshop limited to 12 participants. Please note: This is a six-week workshop that commences Nov. 20 and meets every Wednesday t hrough Jan. 8\, except for Christmas week. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019 /10/WJC-WritingWorkshop.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:233@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191204T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191204T211500 DTSTAMP:20190914T022404Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/beginner-israeli-dance-3/ SUMMARY:Beginner Israeli Dance DESCRIPTION:BEGINNER ISRAELI DANCE CLASSES FOR BEGINNERS AND THOSE WHO’VE ALWAYS WANTED TO LEARN THE BASICS LED BY CHOREOGRAPHER SHMULIK GOV-ARI\nP lease join us on the following ten Wednesday nights:\nNovember 13\, 20\nDe cember 4\, 11\, 18\nJanuary 8\, 15\, 22\, 29\nFeb 5 (alt/snow day Feb. 12) \n\nOpen to All: 8:00-9:15PM\n\nFees are $150 (prepaid) for all sessions ( no refunds)\n\nFree Parking\, refreshments and ice-cold water included!\n\ nFor further information contact Linda: lalpertesq@gmail.com \n\nMake chec ks payable to Westchester Jewish Center\, attn: Israel Committee CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:288@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191205T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191205T204500 DTSTAMP:20191108T194335Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sisterhood-yoga/ SUMMARY:Sisterhood Yoga DESCRIPTION:Sisterhood Yoga\nThursday\, December 5\, 2019 • 7:45PM\nCeleb rate Hanukkah with the Sisterhood through Yoga Our Yoga teacher\, Robin\, is a Jewish Educator and will use liturgy\, music and the Hanukkah theme o f Dedication to enhance our experience. \;\n\nRSVP: thewjcsisterhood@g mail.com \n\n$18 for Sisterhood members/$25 for non-Sisterhood members\n\n Beginners Welcome • Please bring a mat and wear comfortable clothing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019 /11/WJC-SisterhoodYoga.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:266@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191208T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191208T123000 DTSTAMP:20191110T145705Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/community-resource-center-gift-drive/ SUMMARY:Community Resource Center Gift Drive DESCRIPTION:SOCIAL JUSTICE ACTION \nPajamas for children... Toiletries for all\nCOMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER GIFT DRIVE\nWJC has a history of donating t houghtful\, quality gifts to our neighbors in need. As the cost for these items are high\, and it is difficult for many to find transportation to di scount stores\,  \;the CRC told us that this year their client familie s are very much in need of:\n\n1) PAJAMA SETS New\, unwrapped warm and att ractive children’s pajama sets* for girls and boys from babies to teens.  \; \;\n\n2) BASIC TOILETRIES New\, unwrapped basic toiletries\, i .e. deodorant\, hair and skin products in addition we want to provide  \;festive gift sets for men and women. \;\n\n \;\nWHEN CAN I DONAT E?\nSunday\, December 8\, 9:00AM-12:30PM\, at Rabbi Arnowitz’s Installat ion Help us complete our 613th Mitzvot!\n\nSunday\, December 15\, 4:00-6:0 0PM\, during the annual Hanukkah party\n\n \;\nHOW CAN I GET INVOLVED? \nConsider assisting with the collection\, wrapping\, and collation of the gifts on designated dates. Contact Judy Yavitz at jyavitz@deybllp.com who can also advise on size and gender most needed. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019 /10/WJC-CommunityGiftDriv.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:265@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191208T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191208T130000 DTSTAMP:20191206T170227Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/installation-of-jeffrey-arnowitz-as-se nior-rabbi/ SUMMARY:Installation of Jeffrey Arnowitz as Senior Rabbi DESCRIPTION:Installation of Jeffrey Arnowitz\nas Senior Rabbi of Westcheste r Jewish Center\nSunday\, December 8\, 2019 • 10:30am • WJC\nThe entir e WJC community is invited to participate in—and celebrate—this specia l occasion. In addition to the Installation itself\, the morning will incl ude the conclusion of this fall’s congregation-wide effort to accomplish 613 New Mitzvot and a celebratory lunch.\n\nInstallation Program:\n\nThe program will begin promptly at 10:30. All other times are approximate.\n\n 10:30am: \; Program begins (Sanctuary)\n\n11:00am: Installation Ritual (Sanctuary)\n\n11:20am: Blessings (Sanctuary)\n\n11:45am: Mitzvah Project /Remarks by Rabbi Arnowitz (Sanctuary)\n\n12:30pm: Lunch\, Dancing\, Celeb ration (Gym and Activity Center)\nTo RSVP: installation@wjcenter.org or 91 4-698-2960\nRead the FAQ from the Installation Committee CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:287@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191211T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191211T214500 DTSTAMP:20191119T145134Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sisterhood-brotherhood-book-club/ SUMMARY:Sisterhood & Brotherhood Book Club DESCRIPTION:Sisterhood &\; Brotherhood Book Club\nWednesday\, December 1 1\, 2019 at 7:45pm\nWJC Activities Center\nJoin us for our first semi-annu al book club\, where we will discuss former WJC member and friend\, Dahlia Japhet’s novel\, The Numismatist’s Wife. Dahlia will lead an exciting discussion on this compelling tale. \;  \;\n\nOpen to all RSVP: t hewjcsisterhood@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019 /11/WJC-BookClub.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:234@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191211T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191211T211500 DTSTAMP:20190914T022546Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/beginner-israeli-dance-4/ SUMMARY:Beginner Israeli Dance DESCRIPTION:BEGINNER ISRAELI DANCE CLASSES FOR BEGINNERS AND THOSE WHO’VE ALWAYS WANTED TO LEARN THE BASICS LED BY CHOREOGRAPHER SHMULIK GOV-ARI\nP lease join us on the following ten Wednesday nights:\nNovember 13\, 20\nDe cember 4\, 11\, 18\nJanuary 8\, 15\, 22\, 29\nFeb 5 (alt/snow day Feb. 12) \n\nOpen to All: 8:00-9:15PM\n\nFees are $150 (prepaid) for all sessions ( no refunds)\n\nFree Parking\, refreshments and ice-cold water included!\n\ nFor further information contact Linda: lalpertesq@gmail.com \n\nMake chec ks payable to Westchester Jewish Center\, attn: Israel Committee CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:220@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191212T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191212T101500 DTSTAMP:20190806T202632Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shajam-sing-along-10/ SUMMARY:Shajam Sing-Along DESCRIPTION:\nJoin friends at WJC for a music and movement Shabbat experien ce!\n9:30 – 10:15am at Westchester Jewish Center\nOpen to children birth through pre-school age and their grown-ups\n*No charge for this program\n \nFor more information\, contact Aleza Kulp: 914-698-2960 • educdir@wjce nter.org\n\nThis program made possible through a grant from PJ Library\, a program of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019 /08/WJC-SHAZAMSINGALONG.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:271@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191212T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191212T204500 DTSTAMP:20191125T214221Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/renewal-2/ SUMMARY:Renewal DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a New Year of "Renewal:" An inspiring and up lifting of great music and communal singing led by Randy Heller\, Seth Sch afler\, Ellen Kazis-Walker\, Nadav Snir-Zelniker\, and the WJC Women's Cho ir. Join 200 congregants in a spiritual and uplifting musical experience t hat some describe as "life-changing."\n\nNo Hebrew knowledge is necessary. Open to all. Stay afterward for dessert and a chance to visit with friend s. We look forward to singing with you! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /08/WJC-RenewalService-REV2.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:295@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20191214T101500Z DTEND:20191214T114500Z DTSTAMP:20191206T000511Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/simple-soulful-19/ SUMMARY:Simple & Soulful DESCRIPTION:Let your spirit soar! We journey through a focused Shabbat morn ing 90-minute service. Group prayer and singing is accompanied by instrume nts\, silence for personal reflection and an interactive exploration and i nterpretation of the week’s Torah portion. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2017 /11/WJC-SimpleAndSoulful.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Ave\, Mamaroneck\, New Yo rk\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Ave\, Mamarone ck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westchest er Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:242@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191214T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191214T203000 DTSTAMP:20190914T024018Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/havdalah-dance-party-4/ SUMMARY:Havdalah Dance Party DESCRIPTION:HAVDALAH DANCE PARTY\nDecember 14\, 2019\nJanuary 25\, 2020\nOp en to All: 7:15PM\nCome Celebrate Havdalah with Friends \nLED BY CHOREOGRA PHER SHMULIK GOV-ARI\n\n$15 per person\, includes light refreshments (chil dren and teenagers free of charge)\n\nLet's celebrate Havdalah to music\, then dance the night away as we mark the transition from Shabbat to a New Week! For further information and to RSVP\, contact Linda: lalpertesq@gmai l.com CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:267@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191215T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191215T180000 DTSTAMP:20191007T210858Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/community-resource-center-gift-drive-2 / SUMMARY:Community Resource Center Gift Drive DESCRIPTION:SOCIAL JUSTICE ACTION \nPajamas for children... Toiletries for all\nCOMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER GIFT DRIVE\nWJC has a history of donating t houghtful\, quality gifts to our neighbors in need. As the cost for these items are high\, and it is difficult for many to find transportation to di scount stores\,  \;the CRC told us that this year their client familie s are very much in need of:\n\n1) PAJAMA SETS New\, unwrapped warm and att ractive children’s pajama sets* for girls and boys from babies to teens.  \; \;\n\n2) BASIC TOILETRIES New\, unwrapped basic toiletries\, i .e. deodorant\, hair and skin products in addition we want to provide  \;festive gift sets for men and women. \;\n\n \;\nWHEN CAN I DONAT E?\nSunday\, December 15\, 4:00-6:00PM\, during the annual Hanukkah party\ n\n \;\nHOW CAN I GET INVOLVED?\nConsider assisting with the collectio n\, wrapping\, and collation of the gifts on designated dates. Contact Jud y Yavitz at jyavitz@deybllp.com who can also advise on size and gender mos t needed. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019 /10/WJC-CommunityGiftDriv.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:286@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191215T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191215T180000 DTSTAMP:20191108T021338Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-hanukkah-celebration/ SUMMARY:WJC Hanukkah Celebration DESCRIPTION:WJC Hanukkah Celebration\nDecember 15\, 2019 • 4:00-6:00pm\nT ons of fun for little ones\, grownups and everyone in between!\n\nSteve Ma x's Simon Sez Show\nHanukkah Jam with Tkiya\nHoliday games with Camp Ramah \nEdible Dreidels\nDelicious Latkes\nCommunity Holiday Gift Drive\n\n$5 pe r person\, $20 maximum for families\nRSVP: rosie@wjcenter.org or 914-698-2 960 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019 /11/WJC_HanukkahCelebration2019.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:235@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191218T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191218T211500 DTSTAMP:20190914T022624Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/beginner-israeli-dance-5/ SUMMARY:Beginner Israeli Dance DESCRIPTION:BEGINNER ISRAELI DANCE CLASSES FOR BEGINNERS AND THOSE WHO’VE ALWAYS WANTED TO LEARN THE BASICS LED BY CHOREOGRAPHER SHMULIK GOV-ARI\nP lease join us on the following ten Wednesday nights:\nNovember 13\, 20\nDe cember 4\, 11\, 18\nJanuary 8\, 15\, 22\, 29\nFeb 5 (alt/snow day Feb. 12) \n\nOpen to All: 8:00-9:15PM\n\nFees are $150 (prepaid) for all sessions ( no refunds)\n\nFree Parking\, refreshments and ice-cold water included!\n\ nFor further information contact Linda: lalpertesq@gmail.com \n\nMake chec ks payable to Westchester Jewish Center\, attn: Israel Committee CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:236@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200108T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200108T211500 DTSTAMP:20190914T022709Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/beginner-israeli-dance-6/ SUMMARY:Beginner Israeli Dance DESCRIPTION:BEGINNER ISRAELI DANCE CLASSES FOR BEGINNERS AND THOSE WHO’VE ALWAYS WANTED TO LEARN THE BASICS LED BY CHOREOGRAPHER SHMULIK GOV-ARI\nP lease join us on the following ten Wednesday nights:\nNovember 13\, 20\nDe cember 4\, 11\, 18\nJanuary 8\, 15\, 22\, 29\nFeb 5 (alt/snow day Feb. 12) \n\nOpen to All: 8:00-9:15PM\n\nFees are $150 (prepaid) for all sessions ( no refunds)\n\nFree Parking\, refreshments and ice-cold water included!\n\ nFor further information contact Linda: lalpertesq@gmail.com \n\nMake chec ks payable to Westchester Jewish Center\, attn: Israel Committee CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:221@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200109T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200109T101500 DTSTAMP:20190806T202653Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shajam-sing-along-11/ SUMMARY:Shajam Sing-Along DESCRIPTION:\nJoin friends at WJC for a music and movement Shabbat experien ce!\n9:30 – 10:15am at Westchester Jewish Center\nOpen to children birth through pre-school age and their grown-ups\n*No charge for this program\n \nFor more information\, contact Aleza Kulp: 914-698-2960 • educdir@wjce nter.org\n\nThis program made possible through a grant from PJ Library\, a program of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019 /08/WJC-SHAZAMSINGALONG.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:290@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200112T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200112T133000 DTSTAMP:20191108T195717Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/the-greatest-showman/ SUMMARY:The Greatest Showman DESCRIPTION:3rd – 6th grade Youth Event\nThe Greatest Showman Artistree P erforming Arts\nSunday\, January 12\, 2020 • 12:00-1:30PM\nCome alive wi th a little song and dance as we “rewrite” The Greatest Showman! The e vent will begin with Lunch at WJC. Together we will walk to Artistree in M amaroneck on Boston Post Road. Pick up will be at 1:30PM at Artistree.\n\n $20 per child • Space is limited!\n\nRSVP to Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.o rg or 914-698-2966 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019 /11/WJC-Showman.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:237@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200115T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200115T211500 DTSTAMP:20190914T022734Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/beginner-israeli-dance-7/ SUMMARY:Beginner Israeli Dance DESCRIPTION:BEGINNER ISRAELI DANCE CLASSES FOR BEGINNERS AND THOSE WHO’VE ALWAYS WANTED TO LEARN THE BASICS LED BY CHOREOGRAPHER SHMULIK GOV-ARI\nP lease join us on the following ten Wednesday nights:\nNovember 13\, 20\nDe cember 4\, 11\, 18\nJanuary 8\, 15\, 22\, 29\nFeb 5 (alt/snow day Feb. 12) \n\nOpen to All: 8:00-9:15PM\n\nFees are $150 (prepaid) for all sessions ( no refunds)\n\nFree Parking\, refreshments and ice-cold water included!\n\ nFor further information contact Linda: lalpertesq@gmail.com \n\nMake chec ks payable to Westchester Jewish Center\, attn: Israel Committee CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:238@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200122T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200122T211500 DTSTAMP:20190914T022847Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/beginner-israeli-dance-8/ SUMMARY:Beginner Israeli Dance DESCRIPTION:BEGINNER ISRAELI DANCE CLASSES FOR BEGINNERS AND THOSE WHO’VE ALWAYS WANTED TO LEARN THE BASICS LED BY CHOREOGRAPHER SHMULIK GOV-ARI\nP lease join us on the following ten Wednesday nights:\nNovember 13\, 20\nDe cember 4\, 11\, 18\nJanuary 8\, 15\, 22\, 29\nFeb 5 (alt/snow day Feb. 12) \n\nOpen to All: 8:00-9:15PM\n\nFees are $150 (prepaid) for all sessions ( no refunds)\n\nFree Parking\, refreshments and ice-cold water included!\n\ nFor further information contact Linda: lalpertesq@gmail.com \n\nMake chec ks payable to Westchester Jewish Center\, attn: Israel Committee CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:314@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200124T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200124T193000 DTSTAMP:20200117T000010Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/family-shabbat-service-and-dinner/ SUMMARY:Family Shabbat Service and Dinner DESCRIPTION:Family Shabbat Service and Dinner\nFriday\, January 24\, 2020 a t 6:00pm\nPlease join us for a family-friendly Shabbat service with Cantor Ethan Goldberg at 6:00 pm. A catered dinner for ECC families and the WJC congregation will follow at 6:30pm.\nWe encourage our families to join the congregation after dinner at 7:30 pm for our Rhythm &\; Ruach service led by Cantor Goldberg and WJC musicians. Religious School students that p articipated in the Rhythm &\; Ruach elective will be participating in p arts of the service. This Shabbat service includes musical instruments.\nP lease print out the tear sheet HERE\, fill out the form\, and return it to the Early Childhood Center or Religious School office ASAP. All RSVPs mus t be accompanied by a check made out to the Westchester Jewish Center for the appropriate amount.\nDON’T MISS THIS FUN EVENT! CELEBRATE SHABBAT AT WJC!\n$18 per Adult\, $10 for Kids age 2+\, Free for Kids under age 2 (ma x $60 per family) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019 /04/WJC-logo_Blue-square.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:277@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200124T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200124T213000 DTSTAMP:20200117T000129Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rhythm-ruach-second-annual-moth-shabba t/ SUMMARY:Rhythm & Ruach: Second Annual Moth Shabbat DESCRIPTION:Don't miss this fabulous evening!\nOptional dinner at 6:30 PM ( Learn more)\nRhythm &\; Ruach at 7:30pm\, followed by Moth Shabbat and dessert at 8:30pm.\nLove to tell a good story? Love to listen to a good st ory? If you can answer yes to either of these questions\, then save the da te\, January 24th\, 2020\, for Rhythm &\; Ruach's 2nd annual Moth Shabb at! This year's theme is L'Dor Vador - from generation to generation. Last year's Moth Shabbat was astonishing. If you were inspired and have a 5-mi nute (or less) story in mind\, then contact Pam Mizrachi for details: pamm izrachi@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019 /10/WJC-Rhythm-TheMoth2020.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:312@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200125T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200125T110000 DTSTAMP:20200104T183436Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/honoring-wjcs-softball-players-past-an d-present/ SUMMARY:Honoring WJC’s Softball Players\, Past\, and Present DESCRIPTION:Honoring WJC’s Softball Players\, Past and Present:\nJanuary 25 \;during Shabbat Services &\; Kiddush\nJoin us on Shabbat as we honor all WJC members who have played on our teams! We will honor all play ers with a group Aliyah\, hear great stories\, and enjoy a festive Kiddush .\n\nFor more information\, please contact David Goldstein: david@wjcenter .org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /01/WJC-softball.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:248@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200125T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200125T113000 DTSTAMP:20190914T031649Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shabbat-yoga-4/ SUMMARY:Shabbat Yoga DESCRIPTION:SHABBAT YOGA\nJoin us for an alternative experience of Shabbat morning prayer and Torah study taught by Robin Wald. Connect meaningfully to the spiritually restorative essence of Shabbat through gentle yoga\, br eathing\, Jewish meditation\, text study\, and music. After the Shabbat yo ga experience\, we will join the entire congregation for Kiddush.\nSaturda ys\, 10:00-11:30AM\nJanuary 25\, 2020\nFebruary 29\, 2020\nMarch 14\, 2020  \; \nApril 18\, 2020 \; \nJune 6\, 2020\n\nPlease bring your own yoga mat • Comfortable yoga clothes recommended Adults and teens welcome • No prior yoga or meditation experience necessary ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019 /09/WJC_ShabbatYoga.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:243@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200125T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200125T194500 DTSTAMP:20191226T034447Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/havdalah-dance-party-5/ SUMMARY:Havdalah Dance Party DESCRIPTION:HAVDALAH DANCE PARTY\nJanuary 25\, 2020\nOpen to All: 6:30PM\nC ome Celebrate Havdalah with Friends \n\nWe will start a little earlier for a \;45-minute segment for families\, including children and grandchil dren.\nLED BY CHOREOGRAPHER SHMULIK GOV-ARI\n\n$15 per person\, includes l ight refreshments (children and teenagers free of charge)\n\nLet's celebra te Havdalah to music\, then dance the night away as we mark the transition from Shabbat to a New Week! For further information and to RSVP\, contact Linda: lalpertesq@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019 /09/WJC-HavdalahDanceParty0125.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:313@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200126T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200126T114500 DTSTAMP:20200114T230319Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/pj-library-story-time-and-sing-along-f or-preschoolers-3/ SUMMARY:PJ Library Story Time and Sing-Along for Preschoolers DESCRIPTION:January 26\, 2020\n11:00 – 11:45 am\nWestchester Jewish Cente r\, Mamaroneck\, NY\nPlease join us in the WJC Library for our PJ Library and Sing-Along. All children and their grownups are welcome to join us for stories\, music\, and movement (ideal for pre-schoolers and younger)! Int eractive music and fun with Eileen Fortuna\, Early Childhood Center Summer Camp Director\, and music from Tkiya: The Jewish Community Music School.\ nFor more information and to RSVP\, please contact Aleza Kulp at (914) 698 -2966 or educdir@wjcenter.org\nThere is no charge for this event.\n\nAll a re welcome!\nPlease note that all children must be accompanied by an adult during the program. A light snack will be provided at the conclusion of o ur storytime. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /01/WJC-PJStoryTime.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:272@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200126T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200126T201500 DTSTAMP:20191017T162659Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/renewal-3/ SUMMARY:Renewal DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a New Year of "Renewal:" An inspiring and up lifting of great music and communal singing led by Randy Heller\, Seth Sch afler\, Ellen Kazis-Walker\, Nadav Snir-Zelniker\, and the WJC Women's Cho ir. Join 200 congregants in a spiritual and uplifting musical experience t hat some describe as "life-changing."\n\nNo Hebrew knowledge is necessary. Open to all. Stay afterward for dessert and a chance to visit with friend s. We look forward to singing with you! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /08/WJC-RenewalService-REV2.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:239@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200129T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200129T211500 DTSTAMP:20190914T022920Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/beginner-israeli-dance-9/ SUMMARY:Beginner Israeli Dance DESCRIPTION:BEGINNER ISRAELI DANCE CLASSES FOR BEGINNERS AND THOSE WHO’VE ALWAYS WANTED TO LEARN THE BASICS LED BY CHOREOGRAPHER SHMULIK GOV-ARI\nP lease join us on the following ten Wednesday nights:\nNovember 13\, 20\nDe cember 4\, 11\, 18\nJanuary 8\, 15\, 22\, 29\nFeb 5 (alt/snow day Feb. 12) \n\nOpen to All: 8:00-9:15PM\n\nFees are $150 (prepaid) for all sessions ( no refunds)\n\nFree Parking\, refreshments and ice-cold water included!\n\ nFor further information contact Linda: lalpertesq@gmail.com \n\nMake chec ks payable to Westchester Jewish Center\, attn: Israel Committee CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:304@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200130T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200130T213000 DTSTAMP:20200115T032153Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-sisterhood-beading-night/ SUMMARY:WJC Sisterhood Beading Night DESCRIPTION:WJC Sisterhood Beading Night\nJANUARY 30 • 7:45-9:30PM \n\nJo in member and entrepreneur Danielle Klein for a creative evening of art as we use her beautiful array of beading supplies to make jewelry.\n\n$25 pe r person for sisterhood members and $30 for non-sisterhood.\n\nChecks to W JC Sisterhood or PayPal to thewjcsisterhood@gmail.com\n\nAsk Questions &am p\; RSVP: thewjcsisterhood@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019 /12/WJC-SisterhoodBeading.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:303@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200201T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200201T223000 DTSTAMP:20200110T192911Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/game-trivia-night/ SUMMARY:Game Trivia Night DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, February 1\, 2020 • 8:00PM\n$25.00 in advance • $30.00 at door \n\nOpen Bar \n\nWJC Adults... Come test your trivia skills \, play Taboo\, Pictionary\, flipcup and more! \;\n\nRSVP below!\n\n[g ravityform id="17" title="false" description="true"]\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019 /12/WJC-GameNight-1.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:318@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200202T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200202T101500 DTSTAMP:20200126T175449Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-brotherhood-worldwide-wrap/ SUMMARY:WJC Brotherhood Worldwide Wrap DESCRIPTION:WJC Brotherhood Worldwide Wrap &\; Biking and Hiking ALL OF ISRAEL presentation\nSuper Bowl Sunday: Feb 2\, 2020\n8.30am minyan\, 9:15 am bagel breakfast and presentation\nJoin WJC Brotherhood for their annual World Wide Wrap on Super Bowl Sunday morning with minyan at 8:30am. \ ; Wear your favorite football jersey!  \;Followed by bagel breakfast a nd WJC members Stu Seltzer and Frank Julie at 9:15am sharing a fun present ation about biking and hiking ALL of Israel. \;  \;\nBrotherhood Q uestions: Contact Stu Seltzer or Craig Rubin: Co-Chairs WJC Brotherhood - stu@seltzerlicensing.com or Craig.Rubin@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /01/WJC-BrotherhoodWrap.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:284@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200205T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200205T210000 DTSTAMP:20191226T181512Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/writing-workshop-the-places-we-come-fr om-the-stories-we-tell-6/ SUMMARY:Writing Workshop: The Places We Come From\, The Stories We Tell DESCRIPTION:WJC Writing Workshop: November 2019\n\nThe Places We Come From\ , The Stories We Tell \;\nHow do you respond to the question\, “wher e do you come from?” \; Do you name an actual place? \; A room? A house or apartment\, street\, or neighborhood\, town or country? \;  \;Family\, religion\, race or gender\, class or politics? \; Or l anguage or languages? What are the stories we live by\, often without know ing it? \; What value does history serve in our stories? \; Or mem ory\, culture\, genetics\, rituals or customs? \; Our values and belie fs? \; Our sense of where we live—or belong—as Jews?\nWe’ll expl ore these questions as they shape the stories we tell (or want to tell) ab out our own lives. \; We’ll consider the ways stories take form in v arious genres and media\, in writing\, in fiction\, non-fiction\, poetry\; in film\, art\, the news\, history\, and science.  \;And how\, as wri ters\, we draw from actual events\, images\, memories\, literature\, lette rs\, music\, history\, genealogy\, research\, and artifacts (what anthropo logists call “objects of ethnography”)\, and from our own imagination. \nThe Workshop is now in its third season...\nInstructor: \; Judith S ummerfield\nTo reserve your spot for all six sessions\, please email libra rian@wjcenter.org.\nWorkshop limited to 12 participants. Please note: This is a six-week workshop that commences Nov. 20 and meets every Wednesday t hrough Jan. 8\, except for Christmas week. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019 /10/WJC-WritingWorkshop.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:240@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200205T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200205T211500 DTSTAMP:20190914T023013Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/beginner-israeli-dance-10/ SUMMARY:Beginner Israeli Dance DESCRIPTION:BEGINNER ISRAELI DANCE CLASSES FOR BEGINNERS AND THOSE WHO’VE ALWAYS WANTED TO LEARN THE BASICS LED BY CHOREOGRAPHER SHMULIK GOV-ARI\nP lease join us on the following ten Wednesday nights:\nNovember 13\, 20\nDe cember 4\, 11\, 18\nJanuary 8\, 15\, 22\, 29\nFeb 5 (alt/snow day Feb. 12) \n\nOpen to All: 8:00-9:15PM\n\nFees are $150 (prepaid) for all sessions ( no refunds)\n\nFree Parking\, refreshments and ice-cold water included!\n\ nFor further information contact Linda: lalpertesq@gmail.com \n\nMake chec ks payable to Westchester Jewish Center\, attn: Israel Committee CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:317@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200206T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200206T204500 DTSTAMP:20200124T161913Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/home-lens-on-israel-opening-program-re ception/ SUMMARY:HOME: Lens on Israel Opening Program & Reception DESCRIPTION:Opening Program &\; Reception: February 6\, 2020 • 7:45pm\ nOur winter exhibition showcases the images of photographers documenting t he diverse communities that coexist and collaborate in Israel today\, as w ell as the moving work of the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC). The show\, on generous loan from the Bernard Museum of Temple Eman uel and the JDC\, mirrors the journey of its photographers to distinctly h armonious Israeli programs\, where they focus on the work of individuals a nd pluralistic cultures that call Israel home.\n\nWe see the Edible Garden s Initiative project in Kiryat Gat\, which invites at-risk children out of the classroom and into a JDC Green Schoolyard for hands-on learning\, bui lding its own crop of strong Israelis of the future. We see a Bedouin comm unity school in Lakiya that aims to empower its girls and women who tradit ionally live isolated domestic lives. The program\, the Desert Embroidery Project\, encourages women to market their embroidery (an acceptable activ ity for women in their culture) and teaches them to market it to support t hemselves and their families.\n\nJDC pioneers programs that address Israel ’s low employment rates of Arab women\, and is instrumental in making it more acceptable for them to join the workforce by giving them a culturall y-adapted setting to pursue employment. We get a look at programs in Haifa aimed at inclusivity for people with disabilities\, aiming to enable them to enter the workforce. Over the 70 plus years of Israel’s existence\, the nation has brought people with disabilities out of institutional setti ngs into the mainstream. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /01/WJC-Gallery.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:253@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20200207 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20200210 DTSTAMP:20200206T222003Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/scholar-in-residence-weekend-2020/ SUMMARY:Scholar-in-Residence Weekend 2020 DESCRIPTION:\n\n \;\nScholar-in-Residence Weekend 2020\nFriday\, Februa ry 7\, 2020 \n6:00pm Friday Night Service\n7:00pm Community Dinner\n8:00pm Lecture/Discussion: What Does it Take to Reclaim a Soulful\, Purposeful\, Inclusive Vision of Religious Life?\n\nSaturday\, February 8\, 2020 \n9:3 0am Morning Services/Sermon: The Stories We Tell: Who Are We and Who Do We Yearn To Be?\n12:15pm Kiddush Lunch\n1:00pm Discussion: Now or Ever: Purs uing Justice in an Unjust World\n6:00pm Private Dinner and Discussion with Rabbi Brous Ambassador’s Circle only\; space is limited\n8:00pm Lecture /Dessert Reception: Are Jews Eternal Outsiders Looking In?\n\nSunday\, Feb ruary 9\, 2020 \n10:00am Brunch/Discussion: Parenting with Moral Clarity a nd Courage\nBabysitting available from 10:00am to 12:00pm\n \;\n\nPlea se note: Online registration has closed. If you would like to attend any o f the above events\, please contact Rosie at rosie@wjcenter.org. Thank you ! CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:296@wjcenter.org DTSTART:20200208T101500Z DTEND:20200208T114500Z DTSTAMP:20191206T000545Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/simple-soulful-20/ SUMMARY:Simple & Soulful DESCRIPTION:Let your spirit soar! We journey through a focused Shabbat morn ing 90-minute service. Group prayer and singing is accompanied by instrume nts\, silence for personal reflection and an interactive exploration and i nterpretation of the week’s Torah portion. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2017 /11/WJC-SimpleAndSoulful.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Ave\, Mamaroneck\, New Yo rk\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Ave\, Mamarone ck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westchest er Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:324@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200209T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200209T120000 DTSTAMP:20200205T030357Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sisterhood-gift-shop-sale-for-sir-week end/ SUMMARY:Sisterhood Gift Shop Sale for SIR Weekend DESCRIPTION:The Sisterhood will celebrate Scholar-in-Residence by offering 20% off everything in the Gift Shop including all Passover merchandise.\nH OURS\nSunday\, February 9th 9:30AM - 12:00PM\n\nBY APPOINTMENT\nContact Ca rol at 914-450-6661 or cgfasman@gmail.com CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:305@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200209T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200209T160000 DTSTAMP:20200116T143348Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-sisterhood-soul-ryeders-blanket-ma king-for-chemo-patients/ SUMMARY:WJC Sisterhood Soul Ryeders blanket making for Chemo Patients DESCRIPTION:WJC Sisterhood Soul Ryeders blanket making for Chemo Patients&n bsp\;\nFEBRUARY 9 • 2:00-4:00PM\nDo a beautiful mitzvah with our communi ty!\nPatients undergoing chemo treatments tend to feel very cold\, help So ul Ryeders provide fleece blankets to keep patients cozy and warm.\nAll ag es able to sit for a period of time are welcome. Project involves cutting and knotting. Please bring your own (fabric) scissors if you have!\nFree f or All\nPLEASE CONSIDER MAKING A $5 DONATION TOWARDS THE COST OF FABRIC TH ROUGH PAYPAL\, CASH\, OR CHECK\, THEWJCSISTERHOOD@GMAIL.COM OR CHECK MADE OUT TO WJC SISTERHOOD\nAsk Questions &\; RSVP: thewjcsisterhood@gmail.c om\nThank you to WJC’s Rachel Felenstein for organizations' help.\nAsk Q uestions &\; RSVP: thewjcsisterhood@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019 /12/WJC-SisterhoodBlanket.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:326@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200212T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200212T203000 DTSTAMP:20200207T025211Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/writing-workshop-the-places-we-come-fr om-the-stories-we-tell-4/ SUMMARY:Writing Workshop: The Places We Come From\, The Stories We Tell DESCRIPTION:WJC Writing Workshop\n\nThe Places We Come From\, The Stories W e Tell \;\nHow do you respond to the question\, “where do you come f rom?” \; Do you name an actual place? \; A room? A house or apar tment\, street\, or neighborhood\, town or country? \;  \;Family\, religion\, race or gender\, class or politics? \; Or language or lang uages? What are the stories we live by\, often without knowing it? \; What value does history serve in our stories? \; Or memory\, culture\, genetics\, rituals or customs? \; Our values and beliefs? \; Our sense of where we live—or belong—as Jews?\nWe’ll explore these quest ions as they shape the stories we tell (or want to tell) about our own liv es. \; We’ll consider the ways stories take form in various genres a nd media\, in writing\, in fiction\, non-fiction\, poetry\; in film\, art\ , the news\, history\, and science.  \;And how\, as writers\, we draw from actual events\, images\, memories\, literature\, letters\, music\, hi story\, genealogy\, research\, and artifacts (what anthropologists call “objects of ethnography”)\, and from our own imagination. \nThe Worksh op is now in its third season...\nInstructor: \; Judith Summerfield\nT o reserve your spot for all six sessions\, please email librarian@wjcenter .org.\nWorkshop limited to 12 participants. Please note: This is a six-wee k workshop that commences Nov. 20 and meets every Wednesday. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019 /10/WJC-WritingWorkshop.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:222@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200213T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200213T101500 DTSTAMP:20190806T202748Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shajam-sing-along-12/ SUMMARY:Shajam Sing-Along DESCRIPTION:\nJoin friends at WJC for a music and movement Shabbat experien ce!\n9:30 – 10:15am at Westchester Jewish Center\nOpen to children birth through pre-school age and their grown-ups\n*No charge for this program\n \nFor more information\, contact Aleza Kulp: 914-698-2960 • educdir@wjce nter.org\n\nThis program made possible through a grant from PJ Library\, a program of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019 /08/WJC-SHAZAMSINGALONG.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:327@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200219T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200219T203000 DTSTAMP:20200207T025243Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/writing-workshop-the-places-we-come-fr om-the-stories-we-tell-5/ SUMMARY:Writing Workshop: The Places We Come From\, The Stories We Tell DESCRIPTION:WJC Writing Workshop\n\nThe Places We Come From\, The Stories W e Tell \;\nHow do you respond to the question\, “where do you come f rom?” \; Do you name an actual place? \; A room? A house or apar tment\, street\, or neighborhood\, town or country? \;  \;Family\, religion\, race or gender\, class or politics? \; Or language or lang uages? What are the stories we live by\, often without knowing it? \; What value does history serve in our stories? \; Or memory\, culture\, genetics\, rituals or customs? \; Our values and beliefs? \; Our sense of where we live—or belong—as Jews?\nWe’ll explore these quest ions as they shape the stories we tell (or want to tell) about our own liv es. \; We’ll consider the ways stories take form in various genres a nd media\, in writing\, in fiction\, non-fiction\, poetry\; in film\, art\ , the news\, history\, and science.  \;And how\, as writers\, we draw from actual events\, images\, memories\, literature\, letters\, music\, hi story\, genealogy\, research\, and artifacts (what anthropologists call “objects of ethnography”)\, and from our own imagination. \nThe Worksh op is now in its third season...\nInstructor: \; Judith Summerfield\nT o reserve your spot for all six sessions\, please email librarian@wjcenter .org.\nWorkshop limited to 12 participants. Please note: This is a six-wee k workshop that commences Nov. 20 and meets every Wednesday. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019 /10/WJC-WritingWorkshop.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:328@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200226T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200226T200000 DTSTAMP:20200226T211016Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/writing-workshop-the-places-we-come-fr om-the-stories-we-tell-7/ SUMMARY:Writing Workshop: The Places We Come From\, The Stories We Tell DESCRIPTION:WJC Writing Workshop\n\nThe Places We Come From\, The Stories W e Tell \;\nHow do you respond to the question\, “where do you come f rom?” \; Do you name an actual place? \; A room? A house or apar tment\, street\, or neighborhood\, town or country? \;  \;Family\, religion\, race or gender\, class or politics? \; Or language or lang uages? What are the stories we live by\, often without knowing it? \; What value does history serve in our stories? \; Or memory\, culture\, genetics\, rituals or customs? \; Our values and beliefs? \; Our sense of where we live—or belong—as Jews?\nWe’ll explore these quest ions as they shape the stories we tell (or want to tell) about our own liv es. \; We’ll consider the ways stories take form in various genres a nd media\, in writing\, in fiction\, non-fiction\, poetry\; in film\, art\ , the news\, history\, and science.  \;And how\, as writers\, we draw from actual events\, images\, memories\, literature\, letters\, music\, hi story\, genealogy\, research\, and artifacts (what anthropologists call “objects of ethnography”)\, and from our own imagination. \nThe Worksh op is now in its third season...\nInstructor: \; Judith Summerfield\nT o reserve your spot for all six sessions\, please email librarian@wjcenter .org.\nWorkshop limited to 12 participants. Please note: This is a six-wee k workshop that commences Nov. 20 and meets every Wednesday. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019 /10/WJC-WritingWorkshop.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:249@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200229T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200229T113000 DTSTAMP:20190914T031829Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shabbat-yoga-5/ SUMMARY:Shabbat Yoga DESCRIPTION:SHABBAT YOGA\nJoin us for an alternative experience of Shabbat morning prayer and Torah study taught by Robin Wald. Connect meaningfully to the spiritually restorative essence of Shabbat through gentle yoga\, br eathing\, Jewish meditation\, text study\, and music. After the Shabbat yo ga experience\, we will join the entire congregation for Kiddush.\nSaturda ys\, 10:00-11:30AM\nFebruary 29\, 2020\nMarch 14\, 2020 \; \nApril 18\ , 2020 \; \nJune 6\, 2020\n\nPlease bring your own yoga mat • Comfor table yoga clothes recommended Adults and teens welcome • No prior yoga or meditation experience necessary ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019 /09/WJC_ShabbatYoga.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:289@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200229T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200229T203000 DTSTAMP:20191108T195458Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/games-movies-open-gym-night-4/ SUMMARY:Games\, Movies & Open Gym Night DESCRIPTION:Games\, Movies &\; Open Gym Night\nFor Kindergarten - 6th Gr ade\nSaturday\, February 29\, 2020 • 6:30-8:30PM\nJoin us for Havdalah a t 6:30PM followed by pizza dinner and activities\n\n$20 per child\n\nRSVP: Aleza at 914-698-2966 or educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019 /11/WJC-GamesNight-Feb.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:325@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200301T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200301T114500 DTSTAMP:20200206T221641Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/pj-library-story-time-and-sing-along-f or-preschoolers-4/ SUMMARY:PJ Library Story Time and Sing-Along for Preschoolers DESCRIPTION:March 1\, 2020\n11:00 – 11:45 am\nWestchester Jewish Center\, Mamaroneck\, NY\nPlease join us in the WJC Library for our PJ Library and Sing-Along. All children and their grownups are welcome to join us for st ories\, music\, and movement (ideal for pre-schoolers and younger)! Intera ctive music and fun with Eileen Fortuna\, Early Childhood Center Summer Ca mp Director\, and music from Tkiya: The Jewish Community Music School.\nFo r more information and to RSVP\, please contact Aleza Kulp at (914) 698-29 66 or educdir@wjcenter.org\nThere is no charge for this event.\n\nAll are welcome!\nPlease note that all children must be accompanied by an adult du ring the program. A light snack will be provided at the conclusion of our storytime. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /01/WJC-PJStoryTime.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:322@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200301T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200301T130000 DTSTAMP:20200225T213728Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/jewish-response-to-immigration/ SUMMARY:Jewish Response to Immigration DESCRIPTION:World Jewry Committee &\; SOJAC present\nJewish Response to Immigration\nSunday\, March 1\, 2020 • 11:30AM-1:00PM\nIn observance of Community Day\, join us for a discussion in the WJC Activity Center on the immigration and refugee crisis occurring around us\, here in Larchmont/Ma maroneck\, and across the country. FEATURING: \n\n Janna Diamond\, HIAS\n Marti Michael\, volunteer seeking justice at border\n Stephanie L. Ramo s\, Esq.\,\n Janet Rolon\, Community Resource Center\n A new immigrant w ill tell their story\n\nCommunity Day begins at 12:00PM. LEARN MORE\n\nPle ase bring a winter scarf to help immigrants living in our area.\n\nQuestio ns? Contact: Holly Rosen Fink\, holly_rosen@yahoo.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /01/WJC-RefugeeEvent-1.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:319@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200301T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200301T140000 DTSTAMP:20200220T222329Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/community-day/ SUMMARY:Community Day DESCRIPTION:THE SOCIAL JUSTICE ACTION COMMITTEE PRESENTS\nCOMMUNITY DAY\nSu nday\, March 1\, 2020 • 12:00PM WJC Youth Lounge • Adults and Children Welcome\nJoin us as we help HOPE Community Services in New Rochelle. We w ill prepare a salad and a pasta meal\, make sandwiches\, bake cookies and prepare “Soup In a Jar.” This will be a fun afternoon with activities for all ages. Help our neighbors in need!\n\nIf you have any questions\, p lease contact: Sondra Levy\, sklevy8@gmail.com\n\nPlease consider joining us for Jewish Response to Immigration at 11:30am. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /01/WJC-CommunityDay.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:337@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200309T174500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200309T203000 DTSTAMP:20200309T214851Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/purim-2020/ SUMMARY:Purim 2020 DESCRIPTION:There will no Purim programs tonight\, and no public Megillah r eading tonight. \;You may listen to the Megillah by live stream.\nHere is the correct link that will take you to the live stream of the Megillah reading tonight at 7:00pm. You can access the link beginning at 6:50 PM.\ n \;\nMegillah reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U60z0CR81C4&am p\;feature=youtu.be ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /03/WJC-PurimReading2020.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:340@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200331T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200331T163000 DTSTAMP:20200329T201821Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/pj-library-story-time/ SUMMARY:PJ Library Story Time DESCRIPTION:We invite children along with a grown-up to join us online this coming Tuesday\, March 31\, 2020 from 4:00 - 4:30 pm. Join in the fun wit h Eileen Fortuna\, PJ Library Story Teller and Betty Moallem\, ECC Teacher and Religious School Assistant Principal.\nJoin the video conference: htt ps://zoom.us/j/882238959\n\nAll are welcome so please invite your family m embers that may live in other areas!\n\nQuestions? Contact Aleza Kulp @ ed ucdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /03/WJC-PJLibraryStoryTime.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:341@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200402T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200402T163000 DTSTAMP:20200329T201848Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shabbat-shajam-with-tkiya/ SUMMARY:Shabbat Shajam with Tkiya DESCRIPTION:Grandparents\, parents and our little ones are invited to join Carla from Tkiya on Thursday\, April 2nd at 4:00 pm. \; Come sing and dance along with friends from WJC!  \; When a grownup signs on at the beginning of the session\, please type your child's name in the chatbox so we can personally welcome each child to our PJ Library ShaJam get togethe r! \; If you have any materials at home that will allow your family to better participate in music (scarves\, shakers\, etc) it will be great to have those on hand\nJoin the video conference: https://zoom.us/j/93218583 7\n\nAll are welcome so please invite your family members that may live in other areas!\n\nQuestions? Contact Aleza Kulp @ educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /03/WJC-ShabbatShajam.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:342@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200421T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200421T164500 DTSTAMP:20200421T151400Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/pj-library-story-time-2/ SUMMARY:PJ Library Story Time DESCRIPTION:Children along with a grown-up are invited to join us online fo r fun with Eileen Fortuna\, PJ Library Story Teller. Join us: https://zoom .us/j/99455377601\n\nAll are welcome so invite your family members that ma y live in other areas! Questions? Contact Aleza Kulp. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /04/WJC-PJLibraryStoryTime-GEN.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:343@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200421T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200421T173000 DTSTAMP:20200421T151536Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/taste-of-wjc-religious-school/ SUMMARY:Taste of WJC Religious School DESCRIPTION:OPEN TO ALL CURRENT KINDERGARTEN AGE CHILDREN &\; CHILDREN E NTERING KINDERGARTEN IN FALL\, 2020\n\nWJC Religious School invites your c hild to experience the various electives that are offered in the Religious School beginning in Kindergarten. \; Join us: https://zoom.us/j/96215 457624\n\nQuestions? Contact Aleza Kulp. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /04/IMG_7151.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:339@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200421T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200421T204500 DTSTAMP:20200329T183155Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sisterhood-eshet-chayil-workshop/ SUMMARY:Sisterhood Eshet Chayil Workshop DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, April 21 at 7:45pm \;\nWorkshop for all WJC membe rs on the theme of Eshet Chayil led by our Clergy.\n \;\nJoin us: http s://zoom.us/j/256170931 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /03/WJC-Sisterhood-Eshet-Chayil.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:344@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200423T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200423T170000 DTSTAMP:20200421T151707Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shabbat-shajam-with-tkiya-2/ SUMMARY:Shabbat ShaJam with Tkiya DESCRIPTION:Grandparents\, parents\, and our little ones are invited to joi n Carla from Tkiya to sing and dance along with friends from WJC! When a g rownup signs on at the beginning of the session\, please type your child's name in the chatbox so we can personally welcome each child to our PJ Lib rary ShaJam get together! If you have any materials at home that will allo w your family to better participate in music (scarves\, shakers\, etc) it will be great to have those on hand\n\nJoin us: https://zoom.us/j/93218583 7\n\nQuestions? Contact Aleza Kulp. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /04/WJC-ShabbatShajam-GEN.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:345@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200503T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200503T110000 DTSTAMP:20200503T134725Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/world-jewry-committee-discussion-about -the-netflix-series-unorthodox/ SUMMARY:World Jewry Committee Discussion about the Netflix series "Unorthod ox"  DESCRIPTION:Please join the World Jewry Committee for a zoom discussion abo ut the Netflix series "Unorthodox" on Sunday\, May 3rd at 10:00am.\nWe wil l be joined by Anna Winger\, producer and co-writer of the 4-part miniseri es that is creating an interesting conversation about Judaism around the w orld. The event will be moderated by Holly Rosen Fink and Jacques Steinber g.\n \;\nWhile this will be an interactive discussion\, please email&n bsp\;holly_rosen@yahoo.com your questions for Anna by Friday\, May 1.\n\n& nbsp\;\n\nJoin us via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84396638638 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /04/re-Unorthodox2020-SHIRA-Berlin.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:224@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200514T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200514T101500 DTSTAMP:20190806T204436Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shajam-sing-along-14/ SUMMARY:Shajam Sing-Along DESCRIPTION:\nJoin friends at WJC for a music and movement Shabbat experien ce!\n9:30 – 10:15am at Westchester Jewish Center\nOpen to children birth through pre-school age and their grown-ups\n*No charge for this program\n \nFor more information\, contact Aleza Kulp: 914-698-2960 • educdir@wjce nter.org\n\nThis program made possible through a grant from PJ Library\, a program of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019 /08/WJC-SHAZAMSINGALONG.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:302@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200517T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200517T164500 DTSTAMP:20200505T145327Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/spring-gala-2020/ SUMMARY:WJC's 2020 Virtual Spring Gala DESCRIPTION:WJC's 2020 Virtual Spring Gala • May 17 at 4:00pm\nSince 1950 \, WJC has hosted an annual gala and has honored esteemed members of our c ommunity. \; It is the most significant\, and critical\, yearly fundra ising effort for our Center. \; This year\, because we recognize the s trength of being together\, we welcome our entire community to join. \ ; Please\, register below as an individual or family and consider contribu ting to our Tribute Journal for Rabbi and Marla Segelman.  \;\n\n\n\n\ nWe’re excited to share with you additional participatory details for ou r Virtual Gala Experience in the coming weeks. In addition to the live str eaming Gala\, there will be some fun things you can do to help prepare for the event!\n\n\n \;\n \;\nThe deadline for submitting a Tribute J ournal Ad has passed. For questions or concerns\, please send an email to wjcgala@wjcenter.org. Thank you!\n\n\n\nWJC Spring Virtual Gala: Frequentl y Asked Questions CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:350@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200519T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200519T170000 DTSTAMP:20200518T204051Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/pj-library-story-time-3/ SUMMARY:PJ Library Story Time DESCRIPTION:PJ Library Story Time\nMay 19 at 4:00pm\nPJ Library is celebrat ing grandparents! Children along with a grown-up are invited to join us on line for fun with Eileen Fortuna\, PJ Library Story Teller.\nJoin us:  \;https://zoom.us/j/99617617980\n\nAll are welcome so invite your family m embers that may live in other areas! Questions? Contact \;Aleza Kulp. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-PJLibraryStoryTime-GEN.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:352@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200521T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200521T140000 DTSTAMP:20200518T204236Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/celebrate-with-cantor-ethan/ SUMMARY:Celebrate with Cantor Ethan! DESCRIPTION:You’re Invited to Celebrate\nMay 21 at 11:00am\nCantor Ethan Goldberg will receive his MA in Jewish Educational Leadership from JTS in a ceremony Thursday\, May 21 at 11:00am. \;Hazzan Shoshi Levin Goldber g \;and \;will be ordained as a Rabbi \;at 1:30 pm. \;Both ceremonies can be seen at this link: \;http://www.jtsa.edu/live ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019 /09/WJC-Cantor.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:351@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200521T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200521T170000 DTSTAMP:20200518T234404Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shabbat-shajam-with-tkiya-3/ SUMMARY:Shabbat ShaJam with Tkiya DESCRIPTION:Shabbat ShaJam with Tkiya\nMay 21 at 4:00pm\nGrandparents\, par ents\, and our little ones are invited to join Carla from Tkiya to sing an d dance along with friends from WJC! When a grownup signs on at the beginn ing of the session\, please type your child’s name in the chatbox so we can personally welcome each child to our PJ Library ShaJam get together! I f you have any materials at home that will allow your family to better par ticipate in music (scarves\, shakers\, etc) it will be great to have those on hand.\n\nThis is our final week for ShaJam until September.\n\nJoin us : \;https://zoom.us/j/932185837\n\nQuestions? Contact \;Aleza Kulp . ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-ShabbatShajam-GEN.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:353@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200521T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200521T210000 DTSTAMP:20200518T204343Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/community-memorial-day-event/ SUMMARY:Community Memorial Day Event DESCRIPTION:Community Memorial Day Event\nMay 21 at 8:00pm\nAs such\, I hop e you will join us at our Community Memorial Day Event Thursday night at 8 :00pm. The keynote speaker\, Adm. (ret.) Herm Shelanski is a friend and me mber of my former congregation in Norfolk. He was the highest-ranking Jew in the US military. He is a wonderful person and an inspiring speaker who served with honor. It promises to be a meaningful and important evening.\n \nZoom Meeting Id: 941 7515 8316 \;\n\nPassword: 184818 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/unnamed.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:354@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200522T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200522T150000 DTSTAMP:20200518T204429Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/lets-challah/ SUMMARY:“Let’s Challah” DESCRIPTION:“Let’s Challah”\nMay 22 at 2:00pm\nJoin Tami Arnowitz to make challah dough together. You can follow along with her as she makes he r favorite recipe (click here) or make your own favorite recipe. It’s an opportunity to be together while preparing the delicious challah that wil l feed our bodies and our neshamot (souls) for Shabbat. If you need yeast (we know it’s hard to find)\, we have some to share\, please reach out t o \;tlarnowitz@gmail.com.\n\nJoin us: \;https://us02web.zoom.us/j/ 85385091824 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /04/Challah2.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:356@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200522T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200522T173000 DTSTAMP:20200518T204606Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Youth Services\nMay 22 at 4:30pm\nJoin us for a Zoomy Shabbat e xperience! \;We invite WJC kids Pre-B’nei Mitzvah age to join us for our pre-Shabbat service led by our Religious School teacher and Shabbat l eader\, Julie BenAvram. \;\nJoin us: \;https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8 3170434046 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:355@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200522T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200522T173000 DTSTAMP:20200518T204521Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Torah for Tots\nMay 22 at 4:30pm\nLittle ones along with their grown-up are invited to join our Torah for Tots leader\, Jill Rivel for an age-appropriate pre-Shabbat experience. Together we will sing songs\, rea d a special story\, and welcome Shabbat together.\n\nJoin us: \;https: //zoom.us/j/97987298787\nWhen signing onto Zoom please have your device la beled with our child’s name. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:357@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200526T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200526T204500 DTSTAMP:20200519T160816Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/is-god-listening-exploring-prayer-toda y-through-the-prayers-of-the-bible/ SUMMARY:“Is God Listening?” Exploring Prayer today through the Prayers of the Bible DESCRIPTION:“Is God Listening?” Exploring Prayer today through the Pray ers of the Bible\nNEW DATES &\; TIME! May 26\, June 2\, and June 9 at 7 :45pm\nJoin us: \;https://zoom.us/j/96612823745\n\nOur partnership wit h the Conservative Yeshiva in Jerusalem continues at a new time with teach ing presented by another of the CY’s most popular teachers\, Bex Stern R osenblatt.\n\nThe destruction of the Temple and exile from Jerusalem in 58 6 BCE fundamentally \;changed our way of conceptualizing God. In the a ftermath of the destruction\, two modes of prayer battled for dominance as the correct way to restore the community\, heal the rift with God\, and b ring a sense of normalcy back. In this course\, we will examine both penit ential prayer and lament as modes of prayer\, diving deeply into Psalms 88 \, Ezra 9\, and Lamentations 3. As we read these poems of destruction\, we will look for what resonates with us as the inheritors of both traditions of prayer. \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-GodListening.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:346@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200527T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200527T210000 DTSTAMP:20200521T120742Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/anti-semitism-anti-semitism-on-college -campuses-panel/ SUMMARY:Anti-Semitism/Anti-Zionism on College Campuses Panel DESCRIPTION:The World Jewry Committee\, together with the Teen Engagement C ommittee\, will be co-hosting a Zoom panel on Anti-Semitism/Anti-Zionism o n College Campuses on Wednesday\, May 27 at 8:00pm for teens and their par ents. \n\nThe speakers will include Joel Bond from Alums for Campus Fairne ss\, Rena Nasar from Stand with Us\, and Rachel Klein from Hillel\, and Yo ni Nierenbeg &\; Ofir Dayan\, two college students from Students &\; Parents Against Campus Anti-Semitism. Being Jewish and promoting pro-Isra el advocacy is a challenging task in today's college and university campus environment with the growth of the BDS movement\, and other anti-Semitic and anti-Zionist viewpoints. We will talk to our panel about the current c ampus situation and how to combat these antagonisms using factual argument s\, tools\, and Jewish student resources. This will be a highly interactiv e\, informative conversation. We'll ask panelists and students:\n\nWhat do es it mean for me to be Jewish?\nWhy does Israel matter to me?\nWhat are s ome of the groups/individuals on campus that promote Anti Semitism/Anti Zi onism\, political backdrop\, what are they doing and why?\nHow can Jewish students express their Jewishness and promote Israel on campus?\n\nJoin us via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/99617563411\n\nMeeting ID: 996 1756 3411\n\nP lease direct questions to \;holly_rosen@yahoo.com. \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-WorldJewry-May27-1.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:348@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200527T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200527T233000 DTSTAMP:20200526T014400Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/tikkun-leyl-erev-shavuot/ SUMMARY:Tikkun Leyl (Erev) Shavuot DESCRIPTION:On the first night of Shavuot it is customary to stay up all ni ght learning Torah. This year\, since we cannot be physically together lea rning on the actual first night of Shavuot\, we will have our Tikkun early .\nWednesday\, May 27 from 8:00-11:30pm\nCome for a class of your choice o r stay for them all!\nSchedule of the Evening:\n \;\n8:00pm: Cantor&nb sp\;Ethan Goldberg \;- \;"In the Court of the King or Rocking Out with God?: Immanence and Transcendence in Jewish Music” (Taking advantag e of this being on a weekday\, we'll listen to and talk about some music.) \n8:35pm: Elizabth Ehrlich \;- \;“Jews in Quarantine”\n9:10pm: Rabbi Jen Tobenstein - "Black Milk: Torah\, Darkness\, and Light"\n9:45pm : Seth Schafler \;- "Kedusha in a Time of COVID”\n10:20pm: Rabbi Jef frey Segelman - "Under the Wings of the Shechinah - The Greatness of Conve rsion”\n10:55pm: Rabbi Jeffrey Arnowitz - \;"The Miracle of Gatherin g in Covenant” - What makes synagogues a miracle - it’s right there in the beginning of the prayerbook.\n11:30pm: Finish\n \;\nJoin us on Zo om: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82263478311 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-Shavuot.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:347@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200531T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200531T211500 DTSTAMP:20200526T190404Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-trivia-night/ SUMMARY:WJC Trivia Night DESCRIPTION:A fun evening for adults and family members to their general tr ivia knowledge through a fun\, team-oriented competition. \; No prior experience required. \; There will be questions of all ability on a va riety of subjects (with some Jewish trivia thrown in)\, including some que stions geared towards younger family members. \; All that is required is the desire to have fun\, putting on your thinking caps\, and a Zoom con nection via computer\, tablet\, or phone. \;\n\nParticipants via Zoom will be randomly divided into teams for the trivia contest and Zoom break- out rooms will be set up to allow the teammates to meet each other and dis cuss answers to the questions. Multiple family members/friends can partici pate on the same Zoom screen. The random assignment of Zoom screens to tea ms will encourage you to get to know other synagogue members you may not h ave met. \; All participants will hear the questions\, answers\, and s tandings together and will enter the break-out rooms to discuss their team ’s proposed answers to be submitted.\n\nIf you want to participate\, ple ase e-mail Bill Natbony\, the WJC Trivia Master of Ceremonies\, by 10:00pm on Saturday\, May 30 with the number of Zoom sign-ins for your family\, t he e-mails to which playing instructions should be sent\, and the number o f people connected with each Zoom sign-in. Bill’s email is: bill.natbony @cwt.com\n\nJoin us via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7505562524 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TriviaNight.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:358@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200602T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200602T204500 DTSTAMP:20200518T211031Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/is-god-listening-exploring-prayer-toda y-through-the-prayers-of-the-bible-2/ SUMMARY:“Is God Listening?” Exploring Prayer today through the Prayers of the Bible DESCRIPTION:“Is God Listening?” Exploring Prayer today through the Pray ers of the Bible\nNEW DATES &\; TIME! May 26\, June 2\, and June 9 at 7 :45pm\nJoin us: \;https://zoom.us/j/96612823745\n\nOur partnership wit h the Conservative Yeshiva in Jerusalem continues at a new time with teach ing presented by another of the CY’s most popular teachers\, Bex Stern R osenblatt (check out her bio here).\n\nThe destruction of the Temple and e xile from Jerusalem in 586 BCE fundamentally \;changed our way of conc eptualizing God. In the aftermath of the destruction\, two modes of prayer battled for dominance as the correct way to restore the community\, heal the rift with God\, and bring a sense of normalcy back. In this course\, w e will examine both penitential prayer and lament as modes of prayer\, div ing deeply into Psalms 88\, Ezra 9\, and Lamentations 3. As we read these poems of destruction\, we will look for what resonates with us as the inhe ritors of both traditions of prayer. \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-GodListening.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:363@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200605T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200605T150000 DTSTAMP:20200601T195433Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/lets-challah-2/ SUMMARY:“Let’s Challah” DESCRIPTION:“Let’s Challah” \;at 2:00pm\nJoin Tami Arnowitz to ma ke challah dough together. You can follow along with her as she makes her favorite recipe (click here) or make your own favorite recipe. It’s an o pportunity to be together while preparing the delicious challah that will feed our bodies and our neshamot (souls) for Shabbat. If you need yeast (w e know it’s hard to find)\, we have some to share\, please reach out to& nbsp\;tlarnowitz@gmail.com.\n\nJoin us: \;https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85 385091824 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /04/Challah2.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:365@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200605T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200605T173000 DTSTAMP:20200601T195548Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-2/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Torah for Tots\nJune 5 at 4:30pm\nLittle ones along with their grown up are invited to join our Torah for Tots leader\, Diane Holsten for an age-appropriate pre- Shabbat experience. Together we will sing songs\, read a special story and welcome Shabbat together. \;\n\nJoin us:&nbs p\;https://zoom.us/j/97987298787\nWhen signing onto Zoom please have your device labeled with our child’s name. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:364@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200605T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200605T173000 DTSTAMP:20200601T195609Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-2/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Youth Services\nJune 5 at 4:30pm\nJoin us for a Zoomy Shabbat e xperience! \;We invite WJC kids Pre-B’nei Mitzvah age to join us for our pre-Shabbat service led by our Religious School teacher and Shabbat l eader\, Julie BenAvram. \;\n\nJoin us: \;https://us02web.zoom.us/j /83170434046 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:349@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200607T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200607T110000 DTSTAMP:20200518T203643Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/journalist-sarah-tuttle-singer-life-in -israel-before-and-during-covid-19/ SUMMARY:Journalist Sarah Tuttle-Singer: Life in Israel Before and During C OVID-19 DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, June 7\, from 10:00-11:00am\, Westchester Jewish Cente r's World Jewry Committee in conjunction with Rabbi Arnowitz\, will welcom e the prolific journalist Sarah Tuttle-Singer for a live zoom conversation \, direct from Israel! \n\nSarah will walk us through her love affair with Israel\, how it began\, and how it shapes her life—even during tough\, painful times\, like the last few months during the Coronavirus crisis. Sh e'll talk about her conflicting feelings about having American family memb ers\, including her father and step-mother\, still in quarantine in L.A. w hile Israel is beginning to let everyone re-enter society and the overall quarantine's ramifications on Israeli society.
 \n\nTuttle-Singer lives in Israel with her two children and cat\, in a village next to rolling fie lds. Sarah is the New Media Editor at Times of Israel—the fastest-growin g news site on Israel. Author of "Jerusalem\, Drawn and Quartered" publish ed in 2018\, she writes about her life for a variety of places including T imes of Israel\, Kveller\,TIME.com\, and Jezebel.
 \n\nThe zoom link for this event is: https://zoom.us/j/94603946327 \n\n If you have any questio ns\, please email Holly Rosen Fink at holly_rosen@yahoo.com. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-Journalist-Tuttle.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:359@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200609T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200609T204500 DTSTAMP:20200518T211048Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/is-god-listening-exploring-prayer-toda y-through-the-prayers-of-the-bible-3/ SUMMARY:“Is God Listening?” Exploring Prayer today through the Prayers of the Bible DESCRIPTION:“Is God Listening?” Exploring Prayer today through the Pray ers of the Bible\nNEW DATES &\; TIME! May 26\, June 2\, and June 9 at 7 :45pm\nJoin us: \;https://zoom.us/j/96612823745\n\nOur partnership wit h the Conservative Yeshiva in Jerusalem continues at a new time with teach ing presented by another of the CY’s most popular teachers\, Bex Stern R osenblatt (check out her bio here).\n\nThe destruction of the Temple and e xile from Jerusalem in 586 BCE fundamentally \;changed our way of conc eptualizing God. In the aftermath of the destruction\, two modes of prayer battled for dominance as the correct way to restore the community\, heal the rift with God\, and bring a sense of normalcy back. In this course\, w e will examine both penitential prayer and lament as modes of prayer\, div ing deeply into Psalms 88\, Ezra 9\, and Lamentations 3. As we read these poems of destruction\, we will look for what resonates with us as the inhe ritors of both traditions of prayer. \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-GodListening.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:366@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200610T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200610T214500 DTSTAMP:20200604T192732Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sisterhood-discussion-do-we-need-to-be -superwoman-the-balabusta-during-corona/ SUMMARY:Sisterhood Discussion: Do we need to be Superwoman/The Balabusta Du ring Corona? DESCRIPTION:Do we need to be Superwoman/The Balabusta During Corona?\nRabbi Jeff and Tami Arnowitz will lead a discussion. Be prepared (if you are wi lling) to share your craziest/most surprising stories about being a mother /wife/daughter/sister/boss/employee/friend/personal assistant to your chil dren. We’ll laugh and cringe together and share some wisdom for how to s tay centered and sane!\nGrab a cocktail and join us via Zoom: https://us02 web.zoom.us/j/83721605901 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /06/WJC-SisterhoodSuperwoman-1.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:367@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200611T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200611T100000 DTSTAMP:20200603T155823Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/get-fit-with-the-wjc-sisterhood/ SUMMARY:Get Fit with the WJC Sisterhood DESCRIPTION:Join the WJC Sisterhood for a Fitness Class led by Trainer Joan na Venar\nJoin us: https://meet.google.com/wbd-xjoe-mvx ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /06/WJC-SisterhoodFitness.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:360@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200614T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200614T110000 DTSTAMP:20200521T154320Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/who-will-write-our-history/ SUMMARY:Who Will Write Our History? DESCRIPTION:\n\nIn 1940\, in the Jewish ghetto of Nazi-occupied Warsaw\, th e Polish historian Emanuel Ringelblum established a clandestine scholarly organization called ' Oyneg Shabes'. For three years they worked in secret to chronicle the lives of hundreds of thousands as they suffered starvati on\, disease\, and deportation by the Nazis. Shortly before the Warsaw ghe tto was emptied and razed in 1943\, they buried thousands of documents fro m this massive archive in milk cans and tin boxes\, ensuring the voice and culture of a doomed people would outlast the efforts of their enemies to silence them.\n\nUsing newsreels\, voice-overs\, and re-enactments\, Gross man\, the documentary's director paints a comprehensive portrait of the ti mes and risks taken by Ringelblum and his group. According to the film\, o f some 60 members of the Oyneg Shabes\, only three survived until the end of World War II. Portions of the archive had to be excavated from undernea th tons of rubble after the war. Parts are still missing.\n\nThe Holocaust Learning Center and the Adult Education committee of WJC are proud to pre sent Dr. Kassow in a discussion of the film and book of the same title in a Zoom presentation\, on June 14\, 2020 at 10:00am.\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/97228244476\nMeeting ID: 972 2824 4476\n\nThese introduc tory remarks are but a fraction of this compelling story of heroism and de dication. Please rent the film\, “WHO WILL WRITE OUR HISTORY” on Amazo n prior to watching the program via Zoom on June 14. \;\n\nProfessor S amuel Kassow will be the keynote speaker at our Zoom Shoa presentation. He was born in a Displaced Persons Camp in Germany to two Holocaust survivor s. As a child of survivors\, Kassow was very much affected by his backgrou nd and developed an interest in Jewish history from a young age. After gra duating from college in 1966\, he took a Fulbright in England at the Londo n School of Economics and studied at Oxford until eventually deciding to g et his PhD in history at Princeton. In 1972\, he went back to Trinity as a professor\, where he has been teaching ever since. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-WhoWillWriteOurHistory.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:361@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200614T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200614T160000 DTSTAMP:20200527T155430Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/j-o-y-club-presents-how-new-is-the-new -america-first/ SUMMARY:J.O.Y. Club presents "How New Is The New America First" DESCRIPTION:The J.O.Y. Club is ZOOMing! We will have our first ever ZOOM pr ogram Sunday\, June 14 at 3:00pm.\n\nOur own Dr. Jeff Taffet will give us a very compelling and timely lecture\, “How New Is The New America First .” Jeff will highlight how many Americans have long been skeptical about internationalism and the view that the U.S. had a unique global responsib ility in the world.\n\nJeff Taffet earned his PhD from Georgetown Universi ty and is a Professor of History at the United States Military Academy at Kings Point. He is the author of several books on foreign policy. We will send you the call-in contact number a few days before the event. Please jo in us for the JOYful experiment with ZOOM technology.\n\n\nJoin us on our Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/6683439868\n\n\nThe PMI is 668 343 9869 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-JoyClub-June.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:372@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200617T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200617T133000 DTSTAMP:20200611T160611Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/hendel-library-summer-reading-schmooze / SUMMARY:Hendel Library Summer Reading Schmooze DESCRIPTION:Join us Wednesday\, June 17\, \; from 12:30-1:30pm for the Hendel Library Summer Reading Schmooze. We will take a lunch break to hear about what we are all reading\, what books you recommend\, and why. \ ;\nHosted by Librarian Arlene Ratzabi\nJoin us via Zoom: https://us02web.z oom.us/j/3084550215\nMeeting ID: 308 455 0215 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /06/WJC-SummerReading.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:370@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200617T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200617T200000 DTSTAMP:20200603T160013Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sisterhood-yoga-2/ SUMMARY:Sisterhood Yoga DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Gentle Yoga Class with Educator and Instructor Ro bin Wald.\nhttps://meet.google.com/bxu-hqka-nnv ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /06/WJC-SisterhoodYoga.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:368@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200618T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200618T100000 DTSTAMP:20200603T155844Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/get-fit-with-the-wjc-sisterhood-2/ SUMMARY:Get Fit with the WJC Sisterhood DESCRIPTION:Join the WJC Sisterhood for a Fitness Class led by Trainer Joan na Venar\nJoin us: https://meet.google.com/wbd-xjoe-mvx ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /06/WJC-SisterhoodFitness.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:371@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200618T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200618T200000 DTSTAMP:20200615T222011Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/walking-in-the-shadow-healing-together -as-a-greater-westchester-jewish-community/ SUMMARY:Walking in the Shadow: Healing Together as a Greater Westchester Je wish Community DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Westchester Board of Rabbis\, Kol Hazzanim—t he Westchester Community of Cantors\, UJA-Federation of NY\, Westchester J ewish Community Services (WJCS) and the Westchester Jewish Council. \nWalk ing in the Shadow: Healing Together as a Greater Westchester Jewish Commun ity\nJune 18\, 2020 - 7:00-8:00pm\nOver the last weeks and months\, many o f us have experienced grief and loss as a result of the pandemic. Some of us have lost loved ones and friends\, either from COVID-19 or from other c auses\, and have had to mourn them without the comfort of our customary mo urning practices. Others have lost health\, jobs\, community\, or a sense of routine and safety. Please join us as we gather together as a greater W estchester Jewish community to acknowledge all our grief and memorialize t hose we have lost.\n\nThe service will be followed by a dialogue between R abbi Pamela Wax\, WJCS Spiritual Care Coordinator\, and Gillian Rittmaster \, LCSW\, WJCS Bereavement and Pathways to Care Coordinator\, about grief and loss in the time of COVID-19.\n\nRegistration required in advance - ht tps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/ WN_t7SElFESRzOp3BUyNN4o9Q\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing informatio n about joining the webinar.\n\nPlease consider submitting the following t o info@wjcouncil.org:\n\nNames of loved ones (family or friends) lost sinc e March 1\, regardless of cause\, to be read and/or scrolled on screen\, a s well as published on the Westchester Jewish Council (WJC) website. We ca nnot guarantee the inclusion of names submitted after June 15.\n\nReflecti ons on the experience of grief and mourning during the pandemic may be sha red during the event or published on the WJC website. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /06/HealingTogether.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:369@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200625T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200625T100000 DTSTAMP:20200603T155858Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/get-fit-with-the-wjc-sisterhood-3/ SUMMARY:Get Fit with the WJC Sisterhood DESCRIPTION:Join the WJC Sisterhood for a Fitness Class led by Trainer Joan na Venar\nJoin us: https://meet.google.com/wbd-xjoe-mvx ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /06/WJC-SisterhoodFitness.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:374@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200626T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200626T173000 DTSTAMP:20200619T172331Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-3/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION: Little ones along with their grown-up are invited to join our Torah for Tots leader\, Jill Rivel for an age-appropriate pre- Shabbat exp erience. Together we will sing songs\, read a special story\, and welcome Shabbat together. \nJoin URL: \;https://zoom.us/j/97987298787\nWhen si gning onto Zoom please have your device labeled with our child’s name. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:375@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200626T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200626T173000 DTSTAMP:20200619T172450Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-3/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Zoomy Shabbat experience! \; We invite WJC ki ds Pre-B’nei Mitzvah age to join us for our pre-Shabbat service led by o ur Religious School teacher and Shabbat leader\, Julie BenAvram. \;\nJ oin us via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83170434046 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:362@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200628T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200628T110000 DTSTAMP:20200529T183105Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sunday-morning-with-dikla-barkai-produ cer-of-shtisel/ SUMMARY:Sunday Morning with Dikla Barkai\, Producer of "Shtisel" DESCRIPTION:Spend Sunday Morning with Dikla Barkai\, Producer of "Shtisel" \n\nThe World Jewry Committee\, Adult Education Committee\, Israel Affairs Committee\, and the Sisterhood invite you to go behind the scenes of the hit Netflix series\, "Shtisel."\n\nThere is no question that many of us ar e all anxiously awaiting season 3 of "Shtisel" on Netflix. If you haven't seen the show\, which revolves around Israel's ultra-Orthodox community\, it's the perfect binge during the pandemic. You have plenty of time to cau ght up in time to spend an hour with the show's producer\, Dikla Barkai\, who shepherded the show to stardom on Sunday\, June 28 from 10:00 - 11:00a m.\n\nZooming in from Israel\, Barkai will take us behind the scenes and t ell us how her team pulled back the curtain on her character's lives.\n\nM oderated by Jacques Steinberg and Holly Rosen Fink. \n\nFree. All are welc ome.\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/92331287180?pwd=WHRBM1k3R2lqe HE5aFhyZDhEVVZRdz09\n\nMeeting ID: 923 3128 7180 • Password: 048378 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-Shtisel-Event.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:378@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200628T201500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200628T211500 DTSTAMP:20200626T140635Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/interfaith-conversation-on-racism-in-a merica/ SUMMARY:Interfaith Conversation on Racism in America DESCRIPTION:At 8:15pm\, Rabbi Arnowtiz will be on a panel of interfaith cle rgy on a Facebook Live event hosted by my close friend and colleague Pasto r Antipas Harris – “Interfaith Conversation on Racism in America.” T he panel will include diverse religious voices. \;\n\nJoin the Faceboo k live here: https://www.facebook.com/drantipas/\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /06/IMG_3372-v2.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:373@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200629T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200629T201500 DTSTAMP:20200619T163554Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-thanks-you/ SUMMARY:WJC Thanks You DESCRIPTION:Please join us Monday\, June 29\, at 7:45pm as we express our g ratitude to all of the committee and arms volunteers who have contributed to the support\, community\, and programming of our Center during the past year. This 45-minute program will \;include brief remarks from WJC Pr esident Seth Schafler and Rabbi Arnowitz and will feature selected highlig hts from the past year.\n \;\nFor more information please contact Davi d Goldstein at: David@wjcenter.org\n \;\nJoin us via Zoom: https://us0 2web.zoom.us/j/8379589365\nMeeting ID: 837 958 9365\n+1 929 205 6099 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /06/bubbles-1968298_1920.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:377@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200703T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200703T173000 DTSTAMP:20200619T172903Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-4/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Zoomy Shabbat experience! \; We invite WJC ki ds Pre-B’nei Mitzvah age to join us for our pre-Shabbat service led by o ur Religious School teacher and Shabbat leader\, Julie BenAvram. \;\nh ttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83170434046 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:376@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200703T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200703T173000 DTSTAMP:20200619T172741Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-4/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION: Little ones along with their grown-up are invited to join our Torah for Tots leader\, Jill Rivel for an age-appropriate pre- Shabbat exp erience. Together we will sing songs\, read a special story\, and welcome Shabbat together. \nJoin URL: \;https://zoom.us/j/97987298787\nWhen si gning onto Zoom please have your device labeled with our child’s name. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:381@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200710T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200710T173000 DTSTAMP:20200705T205403Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-5/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Little ones along with their grown-up are invited to join our T orah for Tots leader\, Diane Holsten for an age-appropriate pre- Shabbat e xperience. Together we will sing songs\, read a special story\, and welcom e Shabbat together. \nJoin URL: \;https://zoom.us/j/97987298787\nWhen signing onto Zoom please have your device labeled with our child’s name. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:382@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200710T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200710T173000 DTSTAMP:20200705T205535Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-5/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Zoomy Shabbat experience! \; We invite WJC ki ds Pre-B’nei Mitzvah age to join us for our pre-Shabbat service led by o ur Religious School teacher and Shabbat leader\, Julie BenAvram. \;\nJ oin us: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83170434046 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:384@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200717T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200717T173000 DTSTAMP:20200713T211818Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-6/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Zoomy Shabbat experience! \; We invite WJC ki ds Pre-B’nei Mitzvah age to join us for our pre-Shabbat service led by o ur Shabbat leader\, Jill Rivel. \;\nJoin us via Zoom: https://zoom.us/ j/96444921341 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:383@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200717T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200717T173000 DTSTAMP:20200713T211709Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-6/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION: Little ones along with their grown-up are invited to join our Torah for Tots leader\, Diane Holsten for an age-appropriate pre- Shabbat experience. Together we will sing songs\, read a special story\, and welco me Shabbat together. \nJoin URL: \;https://zoom.us/j/97987298787\nWhen signing onto Zoom please have your device labeled with our child’s name . ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:387@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200724T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200724T173000 DTSTAMP:20200717T145610Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-7/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Zoomy Shabbat experience! \; We invite WJC ki ds Pre-B’nei Mitzvah age to join us for our pre-Shabbat service led by o ur Religious School teacher and Shabbat leader\, Julie BenAvram. \;\nh ttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83170434046 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:386@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200724T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200724T173000 DTSTAMP:20200717T145529Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-7/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION: Little ones along with their grown-up are invited to join our Torah for Tots leader\, Jill Rivel for an age-appropriate pre- Shabbat exp erience. Together we will sing songs\, read a special story\, and welcome Shabbat together. \nJoin URL: \;https://zoom.us/j/97987298787\nWhen si gning onto Zoom please have your device labeled with our child’s name. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:385@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200725T211000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200725T223000 DTSTAMP:20200714T203235Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/one-last-scotch-and-schmooze-with-rabb i-segelman/ SUMMARY:One Last Scotch and Schmooze with Rabbi Segelman DESCRIPTION:Rabbi Segelman will observe his last Shabbat with us as a membe r of the WJC clergy on July 25. Immediately following Havdalah\, we hope y ou will join us for an informal Zoom toast to him. While Rabbi Segelman is a well-known fan of Scotch\, we invite you to raise a glass to him with a ny beverage of your choosing. Our format will be relaxed—and last-minute attendees are most welcome—but it would be helpful to know how many to expect. So if you plan to attend\, please send an RSVP to harold.treiber@g mail.com. \nIf you would like to give a brief toast (we are thinking no mo re than 30 seconds or so would be ideal)\, please also let us know that be forehand\, though if the moment moves you that evening there will be oppor tunities for all who are interested to have their say. The Zoom dial-in wi ll be the same as that for Havdalah—join us via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/ 335351155.\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /07/WJC-BrotherhoodScotch-072520.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:379@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200726T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200726T161500 DTSTAMP:20200706T184240Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/covid-19-pandemic-what-is-it-where-is- it-headed/ SUMMARY:COVID-19 Pandemic: What is it? Where is it headed? DESCRIPTION:The J.O.Y. Club presents\nCOVID-19 Pandemic: What is it? Where is it headed?\nOn July 26 at 3:00pm\, we are delighted to have our second ZOOM presentation. Our speaker and fellow WJC congregant\, Dr. Howard Leaf \, will review the origins of the COVID-19 virus\, its transmission and cl inical presentation\, testing\, and various scenarios for what may lie ahe ad.\n\nThe COVID-19 pandemic remains a significant issue for global health and the economy. Much has been learned since the infection’s emergence in December 2019\, and yet many in the general public remain uncertain as to how to best protect themselves\, what testing options are appropriate f or their families\, and what the future may hold in terms of treatment and vaccines.\n\nHoward received his M.D. from Cornell and then trained in In ternal Medicine and Infectious Diseases at NYU\, where he is currently a c linical associate professor. He serves as the hospital epidemiologist at t he VA New York Harbor Healthcare System\, where he has helped develop hosp ital COVID-19 policy. He also serves on the WJC COVID-19 Task Force.\n\nIn addition to J.O.Y. Club members\, all WJC members are invited to join us.  \;\nJoin us: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8379589365\nMeeting ID: 837 95 8 9365 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /06/JOY-CoronavirusEvent.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:389@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200731T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200731T173000 DTSTAMP:20200717T145837Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-8/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Zoomy Shabbat experience! \; We invite WJC ki ds Pre-B’nei Mitzvah age to join us for our pre-Shabbat service led by o ur Shabbat leader\, Jill Rivel. \nJoin us: https://zoom.us/j/96444921341 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:388@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200731T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200731T173000 DTSTAMP:20200717T145708Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-8/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION: Little ones along with their grown-up are invited to join our Torah for Tots leader\, Diane Holsten for an age-appropriate pre- Shabbat experience. Together we will sing songs\, read a special story\, and welco me Shabbat together. \nJoin URL: \;https://zoom.us/j/97987298787\nWhen signing onto Zoom please have your device labeled with our child’s name . ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:392@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200807T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200807T173000 DTSTAMP:20200803T140220Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-9/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Zoomy Shabbat experience! \; We invite WJC ki ds Pre-B’nei Mitzvah age to join us for our pre-Shabbat service led by o ur Religious School teacher and Shabbat leader\, Julie BenAvram. \;\nh ttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83170434046 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:393@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200814T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200814T173000 DTSTAMP:20200803T140319Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-10/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Zoomy Shabbat experience! \; We invite WJC ki ds Pre-B’nei Mitzvah age to join us for our pre-Shabbat service led by o ur Religious School teacher and Shabbat leader\, Julie BenAvram. \;\nh ttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83170434046 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:395@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200814T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200814T173000 DTSTAMP:20200803T161902Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-10/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION: Little ones along with their grown-up are invited to join our Torah for Tots leader\, Diane Holsten for an age-appropriate pre- Shabbat experience. Together we will sing songs\, read a special story\, and welco me Shabbat together. \nJoin URL: \;https://zoom.us/j/97987298787\nWhen signing onto Zoom please have your device labeled with our child’s name . ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:390@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200816T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200816T111500 DTSTAMP:20200807T010018Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/a-conversation-with-david-fair-reflect ing-on-race/ SUMMARY:A Conversation with David Fair: Reflecting on Race DESCRIPTION:SOJAC presents A Conversation with David Fair\, Hebrew Union Co llege-Jewish Institute of Religion's first Black Cantorial student: "Refle cting on Race from the Perspective of the Synagogue and the Jewish Communi ty."\nNEW DATE! At this very important time in our country\, we invite you to join us on Sunday\, August 16 at 10:00am for a conversation with Rabbi Jeffrey Arnowitz and Cantor David Fair on race and the Jewish community. David Fair is HUC's first Black cantorial student\, who will share his per spective on current events as a Jew of Color and Jewish and Anti-Racism ed ucator. Both Rabbi Arnowitz and Cantor Fair bring a sense of openness and humor to what will no doubt be an engaging conversation.\n\nJoin us via Zo om: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88926050769\nAbout David Fair\nDavid Fair is a rising 5th-year Cantorial student at the Debbie Friedman School of Sacr ed Music of Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion. He has a BA in Theater from the University of Maryland College Park\, a Professiona l Studies Diploma and Artist Diploma from the Cleveland Institute of Music \, and a Masters in Sacred Music from HUC-JIR. He is a recent graduate of the UJA Graduate Fellowship of the UFA Federation of New York. David serve d as the Cantorial Intern with Kehillat Lev in Tel Aviv\, Temple Beth Isra el in York\, PA\, and most recently at Congregation Beit Simchat Torah (CB ST) in New York City. Before entering Cantorial school\, was a professiona l preschool teacher\, teaching at the JCC of Greater Pittsburgh and Chicag o Jewish Dayschool.\n\nDavid takes his role as an Anti-Racism educator ver y seriously\, having been raised by his non-Jewish Black father and a whit e Jewish mother. Last year\, he was proud to be a featured speaker at HUC- JIR’s annual Yom Iyun\, where the topic was “Experiences of Jews of Co lor—Creating the World We Wish to See.” He is currently writing his Ma sters Thesis\, the topic of which being “Musical Experiences of Black Je wish Americans.” This September\, David will begin as the Cantorial Inte rn at Washington Hebrew Congregation in Washington\, DC. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /07/IMG_2254-1.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:397@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200818T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200818T160000 DTSTAMP:20200817T024600Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/j-o-y-club-tea-time-zoom-meeting/ SUMMARY:J.O.Y. Club Tea-time ZOOM meeting DESCRIPTION:For months we have not been able to get together in-person for chatting and visiting. So\, we are setting up an hour-long tea time schmoo ze for those of us who would like to see and catch up with our J.O.Y. frie nds.\nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88298072625\nMeeting ID : 882 9807 2625 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /08/JOY_TEATIME.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:396@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200821T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200821T173000 DTSTAMP:20200803T162101Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-11/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION: Little ones along with their grown-up are invited to join our Torah for Tots leader\, Diane Holsten for an age-appropriate pre- Shabbat experience. Together we will sing songs\, read a special story\, and welco me Shabbat together. \nJoin URL: \;https://zoom.us/j/97987298787\nWhen signing onto Zoom please have your device labeled with our child’s name . ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:394@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200821T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200821T173000 DTSTAMP:20200803T161644Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-11/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Zoomy Shabbat experience! \; We invite WJC ki ds Pre-B’nei Mitzvah age to join us for our pre-Shabbat service led by o ur Shabbat leader\, Jill Rivel. \;\nJoin us: https://zoom.us/j/9644492 1341 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:398@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200828T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200828T173000 DTSTAMP:20200820T222701Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-9/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION: Little ones along with their grown-up are invited to join our Torah for Tots leader\, Diane Holsten for an age-appropriate pre- Shabbat experience. Together we will sing songs\, read a special story\, and welco me Shabbat together. \nJoin URL: \;https://zoom.us/j/97987298787\nWhen signing onto Zoom please have your device labeled with our child’s name . ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:399@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200828T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200828T173000 DTSTAMP:20200820T222751Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-12/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Zoomy Shabbat experience! We invite WJC kids Pre- B’nei Mitzvah age to join us for our pre-Shabbat service led by our Reli gious School teacher and Shabbat leader\, Julie BenAvram.\n\nJoin us via Z oom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83170434046\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:408@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200901T094500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200901T104500 DTSTAMP:20200831T020351Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/an-exploration-of-psalms-part-1/ SUMMARY:An Exploration of Psalms - Part 1 DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbi Dalton as she explores the Psalms. Dwelling–Enteri ng the season of Elul\, teshuva\, and the call to dwell in God’s house.\ nZoom Meeting ID: 856 0638 9899 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /08/WJC-HH-An-Exploration-of-Psalms.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:409@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200902T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200902T203000 DTSTAMP:20200831T020255Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/holiday-challah-baking/ SUMMARY:Holiday Challah Baking DESCRIPTION:Tami Arnowitz\, already famous for her weekly challah classes\, helps us bake round challahs to adorn every holiday table.\nZoom Meeting ID: 844 024 07924 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /08/WJC-HH-Holiday-Challah-Baking.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:410@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200903T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200903T204500 DTSTAMP:20200831T020540Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/high-holidays-introduction-part-1/ SUMMARY:High Holidays Introduction - Part 1 DESCRIPTION:The first of three sessions with Rabbi Arnowitz. This session w ill explore the Shofar as used in services.\nZoom Meeting ID: 907 85 8576 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /08/WJC-HH-High-Holidays-Introduction.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:402@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200904T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200904T173000 DTSTAMP:20200820T222959Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-13/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Zoomy Shabbat experience! We invite WJC kids Pre- B’nei Mitzvah age to join us for our pre-Shabbat service led by our Reli gious School teacher and Shabbat leader\, Julie BenAvram.\n\nJoin us via Z oom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83170434046\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:400@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200904T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200904T173000 DTSTAMP:20200820T222835Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-12/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION: Little ones along with their grown-up are invited to join our Torah for Tots leader\, Diane Holsten for an age-appropriate pre- Shabbat experience. Together we will sing songs\, read a special story\, and welco me Shabbat together. \nJoin URL: \;https://zoom.us/j/97987298787\nWhen signing onto Zoom please have your device labeled with our child’s name . ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:411@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200908T094500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200908T104500 DTSTAMP:20200831T020613Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/an-exploration-of-psalms-part-2/ SUMMARY:An Exploration of Psalms - Part 2 DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbi Dalton as she explores the Psalms. Remembering–Whe re does God go? What does it look like to carry God with us? Remembering t o whom we are returning.\nZoom Meeting ID: 894 8459 2590 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /08/WJC-HH-An-Exploration-of-Psalms.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:412@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200908T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200908T203000 DTSTAMP:20200831T020709Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-high-holidays-faq/ SUMMARY:WJC High Holidays FAQ DESCRIPTION:We know services this year will be different. In an effort to b e clear and transparent\, Rabbi Arnowitz will answer all your questions ab out this year’s WJC High Holiday services.\nZoom Meeting ID: 836 8555 96 64 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /08/WJC-HH-faq.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:414@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200909T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200909T203000 DTSTAMP:20200831T020830Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/high-holidays-songfest/ SUMMARY:High Holidays Songfest DESCRIPTION:Brush up on your High Holiday songs and prayers. Cantor Goldber g will teach us some new High Holiday melodies and review familiar tunes.\ nZoom Meeting ID: 889 2020 7871 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /08/WJC-HH-SongFest.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:415@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200910T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200910T204500 DTSTAMP:20200831T021002Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/high-holidays-introduction-part-2/ SUMMARY:High Holidays Introduction - Part 2 DESCRIPTION:The second of three sessions with Rabbi Arnowtiz. We dive deep into the complex poem Unetaneh Tokef.\nZoom Meeting ID: 907 858 576 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /08/WJC-HH-High-Holidays-Introduction.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:416@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200910T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200910T204500 DTSTAMP:20200831T020929Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/elul-pre-high-holy-days-yoga-session-1 / SUMMARY:Elul Pre-High Holy Days Yoga - Session 1 DESCRIPTION:Join yoga teacher Robin Wald for a reflective Elul yoga and med itation practice to prepare for the high holy days. This is the first of t wo sessions.\nZoom Meeting ID: 870 9174 5349 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /08/WJC-HH-Elul-Pre-High-Holy-Days-Yoga.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:417@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200911T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200911T110000 DTSTAMP:20200903T134917Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/holiday-challah-baking-2/ SUMMARY:Holiday Challah Baking DESCRIPTION:For those who couldn’t attend the initial challah baking sess ion\, Tami Arnowitz bakes again.\nZoom Meeting ID: 848 9004 4025\n\nClick here for the recipe! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /08/WJC-HH-Holiday-Challah-Baking.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:403@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200911T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200911T173000 DTSTAMP:20200820T223127Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-14/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Zoomy Shabbat experience! We invite WJC kids Pre- B’nei Mitzvah age to join us for our pre-Shabbat service led by our Reli gious School teacher and Shabbat leader\, Julie BenAvram.\n\nJoin us via Z oom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83170434046\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:401@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200911T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200911T173000 DTSTAMP:20200820T222859Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-13/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION: Little ones along with their grown-up are invited to join our Torah for Tots leader\, Diane Holsten for an age-appropriate pre- Shabbat experience. Together we will sing songs\, read a special story\, and welco me Shabbat together. \nJoin URL: \;https://zoom.us/j/97987298787\nWhen signing onto Zoom please have your device labeled with our child’s name . ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:418@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200912T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200912T213000 DTSTAMP:20200908T122428Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/musical-selichot-service/ SUMMARY:Musical Selichot Service DESCRIPTION:Join Westchester Jewish Center\, Temple Israel Center\, Shaarei Tikvah\, Beth El Synagogue Center for a collaborative musical service.\n\ nDial-in: \;+1 929 436 2866 \;\nMeeting ID: \;927 7317 2142\nP lease register in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://zoom.us/meeting/regis ter/tJYqcOqpqTkrHtbb4mmwvqJPT12d7GK9hn43 \;\n \;\nAfter registerin g\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joi ning the meeting. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /08/WJC-HH-Musical-Selichot-Service.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:419@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200913T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200913T170000 DTSTAMP:20200831T021304Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/j-o-y-club-program/ SUMMARY:J.O.Y. Club Program DESCRIPTION:The JOY Club will host a zoom conversation with Rabbi Arnowitz entitled “Celebrating the High Holidays in This Time of Pandemic.”\nZo om Meeting ID: 871 2424 4186 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /08/WJC-HH-JOY.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:420@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200913T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200913T180000 DTSTAMP:20200831T021345Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/long-time-member-zoom-dinner/ SUMMARY:Long-Time Member Zoom Dinner DESCRIPTION:Co-hosted by the J.O.Y. Club. Dinner will be provided by WJC an d delivered to your house in advance. RSVP is essential\; contact the WJC office.\nZoom Meeting ID: 871 2424 4186 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /08/WJC-HH-LongtimeDinner.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:421@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200914T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200914T120000 DTSTAMP:20200831T021419Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/awakening-your-spiritual-connection/ SUMMARY:Awakening Your Spiritual Connection DESCRIPTION:Join Cheryl Brause\, WJC member and mediation teacher\, for a 4 5-minute meditation to explore how we can take ancient wisdom and spiritua l practices to reconnect to meaning\, purpose\, connection and hope in the new year.\nZoom Meeting ID: 830 5266 5867 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /08/WJC-HH-Awakening.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:422@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200915T094500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200915T104500 DTSTAMP:20200831T021448Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/an-exploration-of-psalms-part-3/ SUMMARY:An Exploration of Psalms - Part 3 DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbi Dalton as she explores the Psalms. Returning–Searc hing\, turning back\, and finding closeness with ourselves and God as we m ake mistakes.\nZoom Meeting ID: 897 4239 4180 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /08/WJC-HH-An-Exploration-of-Psalms.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:423@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200916T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200916T204500 DTSTAMP:20200831T021607Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/elul-pre-high-holy-days-yoga-session-2 / SUMMARY:Elul Pre-High Holy Days Yoga - Session 2 DESCRIPTION:The second opportunity to join yoga teacher Robin Wald for a re flective Elul yoga and meditation practice.\nZoom Meeting ID: 827 8241 808 7 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /08/WJC-HH-Elul-Pre-High-Holy-Days-Yoga.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:424@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200917T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200917T204500 DTSTAMP:20200831T021637Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/high-holidays-introduction-part-3/ SUMMARY:High Holidays Introduction - Part 3 DESCRIPTION:The third of three sessions with Rabbi Arnowitz. We explore “ Ahl Chet” and the beating of our chest.\nZoom Meeting ID: 907 858 576 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /08/WJC-HH-High-Holidays-Introduction.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:427@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200918T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200918T163000 DTSTAMP:20200917T163141Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/drive-in-shofar-blowing-to-welcome-the -holidays/ SUMMARY:Drive-in Shofar Blowing to Welcome the Holidays DESCRIPTION:We are connected by the call! At 4:00pm\, our very own Stu Selt zer \;will \;blow the shofar in front \;of the shul and the cl ergy will wish you a Shanah Tovah (we have the PA ready to go). Please dri ve into the lower parking lot\, crack your windows\, and listen to the cal l from your car. Please arrive no earlier than 3:45pm. All participants mu st remain in their cars! \;\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /09/WHC-ShofarwithStu2.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:404@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200918T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200918T190000 DTSTAMP:20200831T021737Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/erev-rosh-hashanah/ SUMMARY:Erev Rosh HaShanah DESCRIPTION:Preceding the first day of Rosh HaShanah\, there will be a virt ual Zoom service where we virtually greet one another and usher in Shabbat and Rosh HaShanah.\nZoom Meeting ID: 842 3342 2246 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /08/WJC-HH-Erev-Rosh-HaShanah.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:405@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200919T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200919T123000 DTSTAMP:20200831T021830Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rosh-hashanah-day-1/ SUMMARY:Rosh HaShanah Day 1 DESCRIPTION:9:00am Rosh HaShanah Day 1 services begin with a small minyan c omprised of those who are leading parts of the service.\n\n11:00am Group o f pre-registered congregants join the room. This 90-minute service will be crafted to be as meaningful as possible for both attendees and those view ing remotely. It will include the sermon\, familiar prayers and elements o f the lay-led study service. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /08/WJC-HH-Rosh-HaShanah-Day-1.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:406@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200920T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200920T171500 DTSTAMP:20200831T022004Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rosh-hashanah-day-2/ SUMMARY:Rosh HaShanah Day 2 DESCRIPTION:9:00am Rosh HaShanah Day 2 services begin with a small minyan c omprised of those who are leading parts of the service.\n\n11:00am Group o f pre-registered congregants join the room. This 90-minute service will be crafted to be as meaningful as possible for both\nattendees and those vie wing remotely. It will include the sermon\, familiar prayers and elements of the lay-led study service.\n\n2:30pm/3:30pm/4:30pm In three 45-minute s hifts\, participants will have an opportunity to hear the call of the shof ar from a safe distance and to perform the Tashlich ceremony of throwing b read into the water to represent the casting off of our sins. The service will take place at Harbor Island Park. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /08/WJC-HH-Rosh-HaShanah-Day-2.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:431@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200925T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200925T173000 DTSTAMP:20200924T183224Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-15/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Zoomy Shabbat experience! \; We invite WJC ki ds Pre-B’nei Mitzvah age to join us for our pre-Shabbat service led by o ur Religious School teacher and Shabbat leader\, Julie BenAvram. \;\nh ttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83170434046 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:430@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200925T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200925T173000 DTSTAMP:20200924T185433Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-14/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Little ones along with their grown up are invited to join our T orah for Tots leader\, Jill Rivel for an age appropriate pre- Shabbat expe rience. Together we will sing songs\, read a special story and welcome Sha bbat together. \nJoin URL: \;https://zoom.us/j/97987298787\nWhen signi ng onto Zoom please have your device labeled with our child’s name. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:426@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200927T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200927T200000 DTSTAMP:20200830T221402Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/yizkor-and-kol-nidre/ SUMMARY:Yizkor and Kol Nidre DESCRIPTION:4:00pm The first of two opportunities to recite personal Yizkor prayers.\nZoom Meeting ID: 893 2841 8209\n\n6:00pm Zoom “Meet and Greet ” for congregants and clergy to greet each other before Yom Kippur start s.\nZoom Meeting ID: 824 4161 1519\n\n6:30pm A traditional 90-minute Kol N idre service with a limited number of people attending in person. Others w ill attend by livestream. http://www.wjcenter.org/wjclive/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /08/WJC-HH-yizkor.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:407@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200928T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200928T193000 DTSTAMP:20200830T220954Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/yom-kippur/ SUMMARY:Yom Kippur DESCRIPTION:9:00am Yom Kippur services begin with a small minyan comprised of those who are leading parts of the service.\n\n11:15am Group of pre-reg istered congregants join the room. This 90-minute service will be crafted to be as meaningful as possible for both\nattendees and those viewing remo tely. It will include the sermon\, familiar prayers\, and elements of the lay-led study service. We will also recite Yizkor prayers for the victims of the Shoah and other martyrs.\n\n1:30pm The second opportunity to recite personal Yizkor prayers.\n\n5:00pm Mincha services will commence at 5:00p m with a small minyan comprised of those who are leading parts of the serv ice.\n\n6:00pm An expanded group of pre-registered congregants join for th e Neilah concluding service\, which will end at 7:30pm. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /08/WJC-HH-Yom-Kippur.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:425@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200928T141500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200928T170000 DTSTAMP:20200830T220754Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/yom-kippur-discussions-meditation/ SUMMARY:Yom Kippur Discussions & Meditation DESCRIPTION:2:15pm/3:15pm/4:15pm: We will stream a series of 45-minute disc ussions as well as a meditation with Cheryl Brause. Rabbi Arnowitz will ta lk about “Depression and the Book of Jonah.” Rabbi Dalton will talk ab out “Seeking Righteousness and Justice in a Broken World.” Exact sched ule to be published closer to Yom Kippur.\n\nVisit the WJC livestream: www .wjcenter.org/wjclive ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /08/WJC-HH-Yom-Kippur-Discussions-Meditation.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:428@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200928T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200928T204500 DTSTAMP:20200923T193321Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/post-neilah-break-fast-greetings-on-zo om/ SUMMARY:Post-Neilah Break Fast Greetings on Zoom DESCRIPTION:Share a L’Chaim and a L’Shanah Tovah after the services are all over.\nJoin us: \;https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82084643811\nMeeting ID: 820 8464 3811 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /08/WJC-HH-break-fast.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:439@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201002T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201002T173000 DTSTAMP:20200922T230715Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-16/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Zoomy Shabbat experience! We invite WJC kids Pre- B’nei Mitzvah age to join us for our pre-Shabbat service led by our Reli gious School teacher and Shabbat leader\, Julie BenAvram.\n\nhttps://us02w eb.zoom.us/j/83170434046 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:438@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201002T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201002T173000 DTSTAMP:20200922T230610Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-15/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Little ones along with their grown-up are invited to join our T orah for Tots leader\, Jill Rivel for an age-appropriate pre- Shabbat expe rience. Together we will sing songs\, read a special story\, and welcome S habbat together.\n\nJoin URL: \;https://zoom.us/j/97987298787\n\nWhen signing onto Zoom please have your device labeled with our child’s name. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:440@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201002T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201004T110000 DTSTAMP:20200923T002016Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/first-yom-tov-sukkot/ SUMMARY:First Yom Tov Sukkot DESCRIPTION:Each Yom Tov morning will begin with the Torah service at 10:00 am in the sanctuary. Rabbi Arnowitz will lead the Preliminary (Pesukei D ’Zimra) and Morning (Shacharit) services from the sanctuary without a mi nyan present. All services will be on our live stream at www.wjcenter.org/ wjclive. To attend in person\, please contact the WJC office at Rosie@wjce nter.org.\n\nFriday\, October 2 \nTa’am Sukkot – 5:30PM\nvia Zoom: Mee ting ID - 856 9866 0300 \n\nSaturday\, October 3 \nShabbat and Sukkot Day 1 Service – 10:00AM\nvia WJC Live Stream: www.wjcenter.org/wjclive\n\nSu nday\, October 4 \nSukkot Day 2 Service – 10:00AM\nvia WJC Live Stream: www.wjcenter.org/wjclive ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /09/WJC-FIRSTSukkot.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:429@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201005T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201005T170000 DTSTAMP:20200921T192759Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/pj-library-story-time-4/ SUMMARY:PJ Library Story Time DESCRIPTION:We invite our little ones to join us along with a grown-up at o ur PJ Library Sukkah Event on Monday\, October 5\, at 4:00pm. Come hear ou r favorite PJ stories and sing along with WJC PJ Library Story Teller\, Ei leen Fortuna.\n\nNo need to be local! Share this link with grandparents an d other family members!!\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/8 7328280840?pwd=R2liTWhhdmFDY1dVcHA4eU85L2g5QT09\n\nMeeting ID: 873 2828 08 40\n\nPJ Library Sukkot Activity Book\n\nQuestions? Contact Aleza Kulp at educdir@wjcenter.org. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /04/WJC-PJLibraryStoryTime-GEN.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:434@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201007T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201007T204500 DTSTAMP:20201007T192025Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/koslowe-gallery-presents-amy-reichert- reimagining-jewish-spaces/ SUMMARY:Koslowe Gallery presents "Amy Reichert: Reimagining Jewish Spaces" DESCRIPTION:"Amy Reichert: Reimagining Jewish Spaces"\nJoin us via zoom: ht tps://us02web.zoom.us/j/86179265578\n\nA Chicago-based architect and desig ner of limited-edition Judaica\, Amy Reichert has a point of view that com es from years of international travel and observation of spiritual spaces. How can we reimagine the places where we worship to reflect our values an d prayers and help us reach an enlightened state of mind? Through a renewa l of approach to ritual objects and worship environments\, Ms. Reichert ba lances her deeply Jewish education with her sense of award-winning contemp orary design. Thinking like an architect\, and designing with her spirit\, Ms. Reichert incorporates the sensibility plus the materials and colors o f Torah teachings to create original works of art: Judaica objects (mezzuz ot\, seder plates\, yads\, etc.)\, synagogue spaces (Park Avenue Synagogue \, NYC\; Beth Emet\, Evanston\, IL)\, and ceremonial objects (ner tamids\, chapel arks\, bimah designs)\, etc. Her interest in sustainability and in breathing new life into existing works of art offers an adaptive-reuse ap proach to much of her work.\n\nAmy Reichert received both her BA and MArch from Yale. She has exhibited around the world and teaches at the School o f Art Institute in Chicago.\n\nPlease join us for a Zoom virtual gallery t alk during Sukkot\, on Wednesday evening\, October 7\, at 7:45pm\, where s he will focus on her Sukkah designs and the spiritual mindset she employs when designing them. Ms. Reichert will be with us\, live\, and will offer a Q &\; A afterward. Her talk will kick off our fall exhibition\, which will showcase a range of her designs. \;\nDownload the Virtual Galler y: Amy Reichert: Reimagining Jewish Spaces\n(This is a large file\; please be patient with the download!) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /09/WJC-ReimagingJewishGallery.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:437@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201009T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201009T173000 DTSTAMP:20200922T230953Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-17/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Zoomy Shabbat experience! We invite WJC kids Pre- B’nei Mitzvah age to join us for our pre-Shabbat service led by our Reli gious School teacher and Shabbat leader\, Julie BenAvram.\n\nhttps://us02w eb.zoom.us/j/83170434046 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:436@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201009T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201009T173000 DTSTAMP:20200922T230829Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-16/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Little ones along with their grown-up are invited to join our T orah for Tots leader\, Diane Holsten for an age-appropriate pre- Shabbat e xperience. Together we will sing songs\, read a special story\, and welcom e Shabbat together.\n\nJoin URL: \;https://zoom.us/j/97987298787\n\nWh en signing onto Zoom please have your device labeled with our child’s na me. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:443@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201009T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201010T110000 DTSTAMP:20201006T231016Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/second-yom-tov-sukkot/ SUMMARY:Second Yom Tov Sukkot DESCRIPTION:This Sukkot services each Yom Tov morning will begin with the T orah service at 10:00am in the sanctuary. Rabbi Arnowitz will lead the Pre liminary (Pesukei D’Zimra) and Morning (Shacharit) services from the san ctuary without a minyan present. All services will be on our live stream ( www.wjcenter.org/livestream). To attend in person\, please send an email t o Rosie@wjcenter.org.\n\nFRIDAY\, October 9\nTa’am Shemini Atzeret and S imchat Torah – 5:00PM\nvia Zoom: Meeting ID - 837 3139 9082 \n\nSATURDAY \, October 10 \nShemini Atzeret Services — 10:00AM\nThis service include s the Yizkor Memorial Service via WJC Live Stream: www.wjcenter.org/livest ream ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /09/WJC-SecSukkot.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:445@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201011T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201011T110000 DTSTAMP:20200923T000951Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/simchat-torah-service/ SUMMARY:Simchat Torah Service DESCRIPTION:This Sukkot services each Yom Tov morning will begin with the T orah service at 10:00am in the sanctuary. Rabbi Arnowitz will lead the Pre liminary (Pesukei D’Zimra) and Morning (Shacharit) services from the san ctuary without a minyan present. All services will be on our live stream ( www.wjcenter.org/livestream). To attend in person\, please send an email t o Rosie@wjcenter.org\n\nDue to health concerns there will be no hakafot\, but everyone who wants will be able to take an aliyah to the Torah from hi s or her seat\n\nWe are exploring opportunities for eating and activities in our sukkah.\n\nPlease read our emails closely as the holiday approaches . ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /09/WJC-Simchat-Torah-Service.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:455@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201016T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201016T173000 DTSTAMP:20201012T142910Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-18/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Zoomy Shabbat experience! \; We invite WJC ki ds Pre-B’nei Mitzvah age to join us for our pre-Shabbat service led by S habbat leader\, Jill Rivel. \;\nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoo m.us/j/86205902607\nMeeting ID: 862 0590 2607 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:454@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201016T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201016T173000 DTSTAMP:20201012T143717Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-of-tots/ SUMMARY:Torah of Tots DESCRIPTION:Little ones along with their grown-up are invited to join our T orah for Tots leader\, Diane Holsten for an age-appropriate pre- Shabbat e xperience. Together we will sing songs\, read a special story\, and welcom e Shabbat together. \nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8763570 0464\nMeeting ID: 876 3570 0464\nWhen signing onto Zoom please have your d evice labeled with our child’s name. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:446@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201018T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201018T130000 DTSTAMP:20200922T231657Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/tour-of-the-tevaland-animal-sanctuary/ SUMMARY:Tour of the Tevaland Animal Sanctuary DESCRIPTION:Join us as we take a tour of the Tevaland Animal Sanctuary! Rig ht here in New York\, Tevaland has opened their hearts and minds to all li ving creatures. Together we will learn with Taly and Farmer D about some o f the rescued animals and the amazing farm that these animals call home. F ree of charge. \;\n\nKindergarten – 2nd grade Youth Event\n\nLunch 1 2:00 – 12:30 pm\nTour of Tevaland from 12:30 – 1:00 pm\n\nTo receive Z oom link RSVP to Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /09/WJC-Tevaland.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:462@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201018T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201018T160000 DTSTAMP:20201015T000232Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/j-o-y-lecture-by-alfred-hunt/ SUMMARY:J.O.Y. lecture by Alfred Hunt DESCRIPTION:“American Politics: looking at the Bright Side”\n\nLecture by history professor\, Dr. Alfred Hunt. This lecture/discussion Will focus on what can be learned from these trying times\, and what we must do to r ecover a sense of community as we transition to a new and younger generati on of voters.\n\nJoin us via zoom: 81766356014 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019 /06/Screen-Shot-2019-06-14-at-7.53.34-AM.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:433@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201021T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201021T210000 DTSTAMP:20200923T003208Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sisterhood-kick-off-event-mindfulness- workshop-with-expert-cheryl-brause/ SUMMARY:Sisterhood Kick Off Event: Mindfulness Workshop with Expert Cheryl Brause DESCRIPTION:Kick-off the year with our First Sisterhood Event! Join us for a mindfulness workshop with expert and WJC member Cheryl Brause! This even t is free for all Sisterhood Members and our gift to you for being a Siste r!\n\nRSVP: thewjcsisterhood@gmail.com\n\nJoin us via zoom: https://us02we b.zoom.us/j/89783039598?pwd=Wjk0Z2s5MktTWUl3b0tPd0puVkFDQT09\n\nMeeting ID : 897 8303 9598\nPasscode: 859345 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /09/WJC-Sisterhood-Mediation.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:456@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201023T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201023T173000 DTSTAMP:20201019T135215Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-of-tots-2/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Little ones along with their grown-up are invited to join our T orah for Tots leader\, Jill Rivel for an age-appropriate pre- Shabbat expe rience. Together we will sing songs\, read a special story\, and welcome S habbat together. \nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8763570046 4\nMeeting ID: 876 3570 0464\nWhen signing onto Zoom please have your devi ce labeled with our child’s name. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:457@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201023T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201023T173000 DTSTAMP:20201012T143157Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-19/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Zoomy Shabbat experience! \; We invite WJC ki ds Pre-B’nei Mitzvah age to join us for our pre-Shabbat service led by S habbat leader\, Julie BenAvram. \;\nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://us02web .zoom.us/j/86205902607\nMeeting ID: 862 0590 2607 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:380@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201025T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201025T113000 DTSTAMP:20201023T164405Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/adult-education-committee-presents-yos si-klein-halevi/ SUMMARY:Adult Education Committee Presents Yossi Klein Halevi DESCRIPTION:Adult Education Committee Presents Yossi Klein Halevi\nOctober 25 at 10:00am \;\nYossi Klein Halevi is an award-winning journalist an d prolific author. Born and raised in Brooklyn New York\, he immigrated to Israel in 1982. This year’s Fall Adult Education discussion is based on Halevi’s lyrical and evocative book\, Letters to My Palestinian Neighbo r. (You can purchase the book on Amazon.com here.)\n\nThrough a series of letters\, Halevi explains what motivated him to move to Israel to particip ate in the renewal of a Jewish homeland and help ensure that it succeeds a s a morally responsible\, democratic state in the Middle East. In this pro vocative discussion\, Halevi will use history and personal experience as h e unravels the irreconcilable narratives which have consumed him as a Jew living in Israel.\n\nHis letters speak not only to his anonymous Palestini an neighbor but to concerned global citizens everywhere. As American Jews\ , Halevi will help us promote confident Zionism while understanding the pa inful choices confronting Israelis and Palestinians that will ultimately d etermine the fate of the region.\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/85986697955\nM eeting ID: 859 8669 7955 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /07/WJC-Yossi-Klein-Halevi.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:453@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201025T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201025T120000 DTSTAMP:20201012T142558Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/pj-library-story-time-and-sing-along/ SUMMARY:PJ Library Story Time and Sing Along DESCRIPTION:We invite our little ones to join us via Zoom at our PJ Library Story Time and Sing Along on Sunday\, October 25 at 11:00am. Come hear ou r favorite PJ stories and sing along with WJC PJ Library Story Teller\, Ei leen Fortuna.\n\nNo need to be local! Share this link with grandparents an d other family members!!\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/8 5872527535\n\nMeeting ID: 858 7252 7535\n\nQuestions? Contact Aleza Kulp a t educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /04/WJC-PJLibraryStoryTime-GEN.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:458@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201030T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201030T173000 DTSTAMP:20201019T135236Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-of-tots-3/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Little ones along with their grown-up are invited to join our T orah for Tots leader\, Diane Holsten for an age-appropriate pre- Shabbat e xperience. Together we will sing songs\, read a special story\, and welcom e Shabbat together. \nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8763570 0464\nMeeting ID: 876 3570 0464\nWhen signing onto Zoom please have your d evice labeled with our child’s name. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:459@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201030T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201030T173000 DTSTAMP:20201012T143325Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-20/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Zoomy Shabbat experience! \; We invite WJC ki ds Pre-B’nei Mitzvah age to join us for our pre-Shabbat service led by S habbat leader\, Jill Rivel. \;\nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoo m.us/j/86205902607\nMeeting ID: 862 0590 2607 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:474@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20201101 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20201201 DTSTAMP:20201104T024808Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/mitzvah-month/ SUMMARY:Mitzvah Month DESCRIPTION:Mitzvah Day is Mitzvah Month in 2020!\nNovember 1-30\, 2020\nSO JAC is collecting specific\, new\, unopened items for three community part ners to keep our partners and ourselves safe in 2020.\nCRC (Community Reso urce Center): \nNEEDED: Diapers of all sizes\, baby wipes\, and Covid-rela ted cleaning products.\nUse this link to order from our Amazon WJC Wishlis t: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/31BTDLX7NEKS9?ref_=wl_share\nSHAR ING SHELF: \nNEEDED: Underwear in all sizes from child to adult\, (especia lly needed for teen boys).\nUse this link to order from our Target-WJC Wis hlist: tgt.gifts/thesharingshelfunderwearsocks \n-OR- Donate funds directl y to a Sharing Shelf-WJC Underwear Fund\, which will be used by Sharing Sh elf to order underwear from the manufacturer. \;\nWJC MAMARONECK CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER/HEADSTART: \nWJC is excited to partner with our longti me friend\, MUMC (Mamaroneck United Methodist Church).\nNEEDED: constructi on paper\, large crayons\, markers\, and stickers to be used in gift bags for 51 local Headstart children!\nUse this link to order these specific it ems from our Amazon-WJC Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/15 1C71I2A4V5E?ref_=wl_share\nOR you can make a monetary donation here: https ://www.aplos.com/aws/give/TheSharingShelf/socksunderwearWJC\n(You can orde r from any of these lists\, but please do not change them!)\nIf you prefer : On NOVEMBER 15th from 9:00am-12:30pm drop off only requested items for C RC or Sharing Shelf at WJC.\nLet's make November 2020 the best Mitzvah Day Month EVER! \nContact- Sharon Silver at sraplata@msn.com or Sondra Levy a t sklevy8@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /10/WJC-MitzvahMonth2020.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:435@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201101T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201101T110000 DTSTAMP:20201006T182609Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/israel-committee-presents-book-talk-wi th-danny-chertoff/ SUMMARY:Israel Committee presents Book Talk With Daniel Chertoff DESCRIPTION:WJC Israel Committee invites you to a book talk with Daniel S. Chertoff\, author of Palestine Posts\, an Eyewitness Account of the Birth of Israel\, based on the letters of his father Mordecai S. Chertoff\, Sund ay\, November 1\, at 10:00am on Zoom.\n\nRSVP to lalpertesq@aol.com\n\nJoi n us via zoom: \; https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85252203108\n\nMeeting ID: 852 5220 3108 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /09/51OHtsF-drL.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:472@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201101T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201101T213000 DTSTAMP:20201026T154351Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/scotch-study-with-rabbi-arnowitz/ SUMMARY:Scotch & Study with Rabbi Arnowitz DESCRIPTION:Join us virtually as we discuss business\, family priorities an d dealing with business\, family fear\, uncertainty\, Democracy\, voting\, and Shalom Beit. This discussion will be led by Rabbi Arnowitz.\n\nJoin u s via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82738310779?pwd=V0VrcGhOdVNtWDdoaUNz ZXM4bHc2Zz09\nMeeting ID: 827 3831 0779\nPasscode: 451471 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /03/WJC-BrotherhoodScotch.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:478@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201105T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201105T194500 DTSTAMP:20201029T234529Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/prayers-for-our-country-and-community/ SUMMARY:Prayers for our Country and Community DESCRIPTION:For centuries\, Jews have prayed for the welfare of the countri es and communities in which we have made our homes. \; This is especia lly important following a contentious election season. Join the clergy to affirm our commitment to democracy and America's highest ideals and to pra y for the welfare of our country and its leaders at this time. We will als o recite our usual evening service. \; \;\n\nJoin us via Zoom: htt ps://zoom.us/j/445906724\n(regular evening minyan link) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /10/WJC-PrayersforCountry.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:481@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201106T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201106T163000 DTSTAMP:20201104T181328Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-21/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Zoomy Shabbat experience! \; We invite WJC ki ds Pre-B’nei Mitzvah age to join us for our pre-Shabbat service led by S habbat leader\, Julie BeAvram.  \;\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://us02w eb.zoom.us/j/86205902607\n\nMeeting ID: 862 0590 2607 \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:480@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201106T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201106T163000 DTSTAMP:20201104T181256Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-17/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Little ones along with their grown up are invited to join our T orah for Tots leader\, Jill Rivel for an age-appropriate pre-Shabbat exper ience. Together we will sing songs\, read a special story\, and welcome Sh abbat together. \;\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/876 35700464\n\nMeeting ID: 876 3570 0464\n\nWhen signing onto Zoom please hav e your device labeled with our child’s name. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:464@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201110T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201110T210000 DTSTAMP:20201021T225452Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/scholarstream-series-hidden-histories- and-untold-stories/ SUMMARY:ScholarStream Series: Hidden Histories and Untold Stories DESCRIPTION:The RA\, USCJ\, JTS and Ziegler are teaming up to offer Scholar Stream—adult education opportunities to all those interested in particip ating. ScholarStream is a four-part series that will give communities the opportunity to learn from some of the world’s leading scholars and engag e deeply with texts and traditions.\n\nHidden Histories and Untold Stories : Dr. David Fishman on how religious pre-Holocaust Eastern European Jewry actually was—or wasn’t\n\nThis is part one in a four-part series.\n\nR egistration must be made in advance. To register\, click here. Please use coupon code WjcFall20 to receive free admission. Please note: the coupon c ode is case sensitive.\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /10/WJC-ScholarStream-History.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:468@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201111T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201111T230000 DTSTAMP:20201021T225458Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/scholarstream-series-equity-forgivenes s-and-intersectionality/ SUMMARY:ScholarStream Series: Equity\, Forgiveness\, and Intersectionality DESCRIPTION:Most people think ours is the first generation to demand gender equity and balance.  \;In this session\, we will examine stories from the Talmud and Midrash to uncover and discover the centuries-old Jewish m arch towards gender equality and justice.\n\nEquity\, Forgiveness\, and In tersectionality: Rabbi Cheryl Peretz will examine the centuries-old Jewish march towards gender equality and justice\n\nThis is part one in a four-p art series.\n\nRegistration must be made in advance. To register\, click h ere. Please use coupon code WjcFall20 to receive free admission. Please no te: the coupon code is case sensitive. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /10/WJC-ScholarStream-Equity.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:479@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201113T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201113T163000 DTSTAMP:20201104T181518Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-18/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Little ones along with their grown up are invited to join our T orah for Tots leader\, Diane Holsten for an age appropriate pre- Shabbat e xperience. Together we will sing songs\, read a special story and welcome Shabbat together. \;\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8 7635700464\n\nMeeting ID: 876 3570 0464\n\nWhen signing onto Zoom please h ave your device labeled with our child’s name. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:486@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201113T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201113T163000 DTSTAMP:20201113T125031Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-23/ SUMMARY:YOUTH SERVICES DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Zoomy Shabbat experience! We invite WJC kids Pre- B’nei Mitzvah age to join us for our pre-Shabbat service led by Shabbat leader\, Julie BeAvram.\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86 205902607\nMeeting ID: 862 0590 2607 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:475@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201115T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201115T150000 DTSTAMP:20201108T213326Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/hearts-of-hope-mitzvah-project-for-wjc -families/ SUMMARY:Hearts of Hope Mitzvah Project for WJC Families DESCRIPTION:A great way for our families to perform a mitzvah and give back to the community.\nEach family member will be given a heart to decorate. The decorated hearts will be distributed to recipients in our area in need of hope and kindness.\nThis event is weather permitting.\nFamilies will b e required to pre-register with Aleza for a 20-minute time slot between 1: 00 - 3:00pm. We will have up to 10 families at a time at WJC. Tables will be placed outside on the WJC grounds all at a social distance. Masks are r equired. Individual supplies will be given to each family.\nThere will be 4-time slots for families to register to allow for the replacement of mate rials on each table in between shifts.\n1:00 - 1:20pm\n1:30 - 1:50pm\n2:00 - 2:20pm\n2:30 - 3:00pm\nSign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10 C0845ABA72FA7F49-wjcfamily\n\nRegistration is required before Friday\, Nov ember 13. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /10/WJC-HeartsofHope2020.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:463@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201115T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201115T160000 DTSTAMP:20201104T171429Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/j-o-y-club-zooming-in-on-the-ny-times- crossword-puzzle/ SUMMARY:J.O.Y. Club Zooming In On The NY Times Crossword Puzzle DESCRIPTION:Experience a fun session devoted to solving The New York Times Crossword Puzzle. Led by WJC member\, Ed Stein\, who will share strategies and proven tips on how to tackle and finish a NYT puzzle.\n\nZoom ID: 898 25215163\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019 /06/Screen-Shot-2019-06-14-at-7.53.34-AM.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:465@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201117T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201117T090000 DTSTAMP:20201021T225437Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/scholarstream-series-hidden-histories- and-untold-stories-2/ SUMMARY:ScholarStream Series: Hidden Histories and Untold Stories DESCRIPTION:The RA\, USCJ\, JTS and Ziegler are teaming up to offer Scholar Stream—adult education opportunities to all those interested in particip ating. ScholarStream is a four-part series that will give communities the opportunity to learn from some of the world’s leading scholars and engag e deeply with texts and traditions.\n\nHidden Histories and Untold Stories : Dr. Alan Cooper on why we stopped caring about Moses’s descendants\n\n This is part two in a four-part series.\n\nRegistration must be made in ad vance. To register\, click here. Please use coupon code WjcFall20 to recei ve free admission. Please note: the coupon code is case sensitive. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /10/WJC-ScholarStream-History.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:469@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201118T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201118T230000 DTSTAMP:20201021T225522Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/scholarstream-series-equity-forgivenes s-and-intersectionality-2/ SUMMARY:ScholarStream Series: Equity\, Forgiveness\, and Intersectionality DESCRIPTION:To what extent does guilt and/or responsibility transfer from o ne generation to another for acts in which one group harmed another? \ ; If\neither guilt or responsibility does transfer\, how can the later gen eration absolve itself of it\, if possible\, or at least reconcile with th e harmed party? \; Examples include what the \; Catholic Church di d and did not do during the Shoah vis-a-vis Jews and Americans' past actio ns against Blacks and Native Americans.\n\nEquity\, Forgiveness\, and Inte rsectionality: Rabbi Dr. Elliot Dorff will explore the concept of communal forgiveness\n\nThis is part two in a four-part series.\n\nRegistration mu st be made in advance. To register\, click here. Please use coupon code Wj cFall20 to receive free admission. Please note: the coupon code is case se nsitive. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /10/WJC-ScholarStream-Equity.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:450@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201119T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201119T203000 DTSTAMP:20200922T230340Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/virtual-song-circle-2020-11-19/ SUMMARY:Virtual Song Circle DESCRIPTION:Every other Thursday from October 22-December 17 at 7:30pm \nJo in Westchester Jewish Center and Temple Israel Center for a Virtual Song C ircle\, led by Cantors Shoshi and Ethan Levin Goldberg. We will build comm unity through song\, both by learning new melodies and practicing familiar tunes. Each session will begin with a meditation to help prepare for Shab bat. \nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82970296148\nZoom Meet ing ID: 829 7029 6148 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /09/WJC-VirtualSong.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:490@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201120T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201120T160000 DTSTAMP:20201113T125354Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-24/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Zoomy Shabbat experience! We invite WJC kids Pre- B’nei Mitzvah age to join us for our pre-Shabbat service led by Shabbat leader\, Julie BenAvram.\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8 6205902607\nMeeting ID: 862 0590 2607 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:489@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201120T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201120T160000 DTSTAMP:20201113T125450Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-20/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Little ones along with their grown-up are invited to join our T orah for Tots leader\, Jill Rivel for an age-appropriate pre- Shabbat expe rience. Together we will sing songs\, read a special story\, and welcome S habbat together.\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/876357004 64\nMeeting ID: 876 3570 0464\n\nWhen signing onto Zoom please have your d evice labeled with our child’s name. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:487@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201121T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201121T210000 DTSTAMP:20201113T125558Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/a-night-of-music-joy/ SUMMARY:A Night of Music & Joy DESCRIPTION:Please join us for this free virtual event. Our own Cantor Etha n Golberg is participating alongside the talented Westchester Cantors of K ol Hazzanim.\n\nTo register for this free event or make a donation toward the event\, please go to www.wjcouncil.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /11/unnamed.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:460@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201122T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201122T110000 DTSTAMP:20201023T013202Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/israel-committee-presents-jerusalems-h idden-communities/ SUMMARY:Israel Committee presents Jerusalem's hidden communities DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Sunday\, November 22 at 10 am to learn about Jerusalem's Hidden Communities\, narrated by Jerusalemite Nir Cohen\, and introduced by Nadav Shachmon\, our Westchester Shaliach.\nJerusalem is hom e to many unique often hidden small communities.\nOn this tour\, we will e xplore some of those communities who live side by side in the old city.\n\ nWe will meet the Aramaic speaking Assyrian community\, the Armenian commu nity who live in the smallest quarter of the old city\, and the Karaite Je wish community\, who believe in the written Torah alone and are distinct f rom mainstream Rabbinic Judaism.\n\nWe will get to hear about the traditio ns\, culture and beliefs of each of those communities.\n\nJoin us via zoom : \; https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81528399637\nMeeting ID: 815 2839 9637\ n\nRSVP to lalpertesq@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /10/Nir-Cohen-photo-Linda-Alpert.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:484@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201122T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201122T120000 DTSTAMP:20201105T024327Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/pj-library-story-time-5/ SUMMARY:PJ Library Story Time DESCRIPTION:We invite our little ones to join us via Zoom at our PJ Library Story Time and Sing Along on Sunday\, November 22 at 11:00am. Come hear o ur favorite PJ stories and sing along with WJC PJ Library Story Teller\, E ileen Fortuna.\nNo need to be local! Share this link with grandparents and other family members!\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/858 75060730\nMeeting ID: 858 7506 0730\n\nQuestions? Contact Aleza Kulp at ed ucdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-PJLibraryStoryTime-GEN.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:473@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201122T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201122T130000 DTSTAMP:20201027T142723Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/a-zombie-vacation-with-pj-library-auth or-lisa-rose/ SUMMARY:A Zombie Vacation with PJ Library Author\, Lisa Rose DESCRIPTION:Open to children Kindergarten – 3rd grade \nWe all need a vac ation! \; Why not take a Zombie vacation to Israel! \; Let’s joi n Lisa Rose\, PJ Library Author\, on a memorable Zombie vacation. \;Jo in in on the fun and explore Israel in a new interactive way! Tour the Sea of Galilee\, the Israel Museum in Jerusalem\, and Luna Park in Tel Aviv- zombie style. \; Together we will hear Ms. Rose read her new A Zombie Vacation and join in a fun STEM activity that teaches us about the Dead Se a in Israel. \;\n12:00 – 12:30 pm Lunch\n12:30 – 1:00 pm A Zombie Vacation with PJ Library Author\, Lisa Rose\nChildren are encouraged to dr ess up like a Zombie as we join together for this fun event!\nFree of char ge. \;\nTo receive Zoom link\, please RSVP to Aleza at educdir@wjcente r.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /10/WJC-ZombieVacation.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:432@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201124T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201124T203000 DTSTAMP:20201103T125439Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sisterhood-and-library-committees-fall -book-club-author-virtual-visit/ SUMMARY:Sisterhood and Library Committee's Fall Book Club & Author Virtual Visit DESCRIPTION:Read a good book! Hear from the Author! Talk with our Community !\n\nPlease join the WJC Library Committee and Sisterhood for a special\, free\, virtual event. Author Rachel Beanland will present to us her new mu st-read novel: “Florence Adler Swims Forever!" A story of three generati ons of Adlers grappling with love\, heartbreak\, and family secrets.\n\nRS VP: thewjcsisterhood@gmail.com\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom. us/j/89094217729?pwd=QmpGWDN1R0E5UngrQVZJdWlHejcvUT09\n\nMeeting ID: 890 9 421 7729 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /09/WJC-Sisterhood-FallBookClub.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:488@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201127T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201127T154500 DTSTAMP:20201125T184459Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shabbat-in-person-youth-services/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Zoomy Shabbat experience! \; We invite WJC ki ds Pre-B’nei Mitzvah age to join us for our pre-Shabbat service led by S habbat leader\, Julie BenAvram.  \;\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://us02 web.zoom.us/j/86205902607\n\nMeeting ID: 862 0590 2607 \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:491@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201127T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201127T160000 DTSTAMP:20201126T001643Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-19/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Little ones along with their grown-up are invited to join our T orah for Tots leader\, Jill Rivel for an age-appropriate pre-Shabbat exper ience. Together we will sing songs\, read a special story\, and welcome Sh abbat together.\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8763570046 4\nMeeting ID: 876 3570 0464\n\nWhen signing onto Zoom please have your de vice labeled with our child’s name. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:466@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201201T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201201T210000 DTSTAMP:20201021T225609Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/scholarstream-series-hidden-histories- and-untold-stories-3/ SUMMARY:ScholarStream Series: Hidden Histories and Untold Stories DESCRIPTION:The RA\, USCJ\, JTS and Ziegler are teaming up to offer Scholar Stream—adult education opportunities to all those interested in particip ating. ScholarStream is a four-part series that will give communities the opportunity to learn from some of the world’s leading scholars and engag e deeply with texts and traditions.\n\nHidden Histories and Untold Stories : Dr. Sarah Wolf on how foreign the beit midrash would feel to the early R abbis\n\nThis is part three in a four-part series.\n\nRegistration must be made in advance. To register\, click here. Please use coupon code WjcFall 20 to receive free admission. Please note: the coupon code is case sensiti ve. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /10/WJC-ScholarStream-History.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:470@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201202T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201202T230000 DTSTAMP:20201021T225722Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/scholarstream-series-equity-forgivenes s-and-intersectionality-3/ SUMMARY:ScholarStream Series: Equity\, Forgiveness\, and Intersectionality DESCRIPTION:According to the Torah\, and subsequent rabbinic exegesis\, a m uch-maligned group of people left an oppressive society during the Exodus -\ntogether with the Israelites. Who were they\, and why did they choose t o throw in their lot with the Israelites? What do they have to teach us\na bout how identities and oppressions overlap and intersect and/or how socia lly disadvantaged groups may be pitted against each other\, and how might they help us consider our obligations to others who are facing discriminat ion and oppression in our society?\n\nEquity\, Forgiveness\, and Intersect ionality: Rabbi Dr. Gail Labovitz on what Exodus has to teach us about int ersectionality\n\nThis is part three in a four-part series.\n\nRegistratio n must be made in advance. To register\, click here. Please use coupon cod e WjcFall20 to receive free admission. Please note: the coupon code is cas e sensitive. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /10/WJC-ScholarStream-Equity.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:521@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201203T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201203T210000 DTSTAMP:20201201T202649Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/judaica-gallery-presents-hanukkah-desi gn-talk-by-architect-amy-reichert/ SUMMARY:Judaica Gallery presents Hanukkah Design talk by Architect Amy Reic hert DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a gallery talk centering on Hanukkah with ar chitect and designer Amy Reichert\, whose exhibition is on view at our WJC Koslowe Gallery page. What story does your menorah tell? We will explore the inspiration that Reichert gleans from Jewish teachings in her designs and get ready to usher in Hanukkah with a new level of enlightenment about our Hanukkah objects.\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88957475545?pwd=R3RSSm RjZWJVaVJUbCtZNUpVajh4dz09\n\nRSVP to Rosie@wjcenter.org\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /11/WJC-Hanukkah-Gallery.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:513@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201204T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201204T160000 DTSTAMP:20201126T001839Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-21/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Little ones along with their grown up are invited to join our T orah for Tots leader\, Jill Rivel for an age-appropriate pre-Shabbat exper ience. Together we will sing songs\, read a special story\, and welcome Sh abbat together.\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting: \;https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8763 5700464\nMeeting ID: 876 3570 0464\n\nWhen signing onto Zoom please have y our device labeled with our child’s name. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:514@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201204T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201204T160000 DTSTAMP:20201126T001941Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-22/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Zoomy Shabbat experience! We invite WJC kids Pre- B’nei Mitzvah age to join us for our pre-Shabbat service led by Shabbat leader\, Julie BenAvram.\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting: \;https://us02web.zoom. us/j/86205902607\nMeeting ID: 862 0590 2607 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:461@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201206T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201206T110000 DTSTAMP:20201015T002514Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/my-jewish-majorca-how-the-jews-thrived -and-survived-before-and-during-the-spanish-inquisition/ SUMMARY:My Jewish Majorca: How The Jews Thrived and Survived before and dur ing the Spanish Inquisition DESCRIPTION:WJC's Sisterhood and World Jewry Committees invite you to spend the morning (virtually) traveling the streets of Majorca with educational tour guide Dani Rotstein as he offers WJC a glimpse into the fascinating history of the Jews of Spain.\nIn his new and cutting-edge live virtual to ur\, Rotstein brings his wealth of Jewish informal education straight to y our living room\, pulling back the curtain on the island’s secret Crypto -Judio and Converso history. Don’t miss your chance to discover a unique 600-year-old community\, one that the global Jewish world is helping brin g back to life!\nJoin us via zoom: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwpde 6tpjgiG9B7BF34eYI2CvJ5esISS14E\n\nRSVP to thewjcsisterhood@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /10/WJC-JewishMajorca.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:476@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201206T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201206T213000 DTSTAMP:20201027T143914Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/brotherhood-scotch-study-with-rabbi-da lton/ SUMMARY:Brotherhood Scotch & Study with Rabbi Dalton DESCRIPTION:Join us virtually as we discuss business\, family\, and Torah t opics led by Rabbi Dalton.\nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8 7158921713?pwd=NmR2MFFBa0hxalFnaytFL3BZcG10dz09\nMeeting ID: 871 5892 1713 \nPasscode: 776302 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /03/WJC-BrotherhoodScotch.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:467@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201208T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201208T210000 DTSTAMP:20201021T225805Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/scholarstream-series-hidden-histories- and-untold-stories-4/ SUMMARY:ScholarStream Series: Hidden Histories and Untold Stories DESCRIPTION:The RA\, USCJ\, JTS and Ziegler are teaming up to offer Scholar Stream—adult education opportunities to all those interested in particip ating. ScholarStream is a four-part series that will give communities the opportunity to learn from some of the world’s leading scholars and engag e deeply with texts and traditions.\n\nHidden Histories and Untold Stories : Dr. Amy Kalmanofsky on what the Bible really had against Jezebel\n\nThis is part four in a four-part series.\n\nRegistration must be made in advan ce. To register\, click here. Please use coupon code WjcFall20 to receive free admission. Please note: the coupon code is case sensitive. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /10/WJC-ScholarStream-History.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:471@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201209T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201209T230000 DTSTAMP:20201021T225944Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/scholarstream-series-equity-forgivenes s-and-intersectionality-4/ SUMMARY:ScholarStream Series: Equity\, Forgiveness\, and Intersectionality DESCRIPTION:In this class we will take a look at this historic moment and a sk\, in the fierce urgency of now\, how do we build a multiracial democrac y? How\ndo we repair four centuries of racist exploitation of black people ? How do we mitigate a xenophobic immigration policy? How do we not contin ue to overpolice and underprotect those who have suffered the most from wh ite supremacy\, and white racism? In other words\, how do we build a more perfect union\, a mamlekhet kohanim vegoy \;kadosh?\n\nEquity\, Forgiv eness\, and Intersectionality: Rabbi Dr. Aryeh Cohen on building a multira cial democracy\n\nThis is part four in a four-part series.\n\nRegistration must be made in advance. To register\, click here. Please use coupon code WjcFall20 to receive free admission. Please note: the coupon code is case sensitive. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /10/WJC-ScholarStream-Equity.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:494@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201210T171500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201210T181500 DTSTAMP:20201121T023936Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/tricky-tim-the-magician/ SUMMARY:Tricky Tim\, the Magician DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the magic of Hanukkah with Tricky Tim! This program p romises to bring laughter to your day\; kids and adults will enjoy an inte ractive show with non-stop magic and fun.\n\nMeeting ID: 990 7823 5438 • Passcode: TrickyTim ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /11/WJC-Hanukkah-Magician.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:495@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201210T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201210T200000 DTSTAMP:20201121T024024Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/virtual-community-lighting-followed-by -minyan/ SUMMARY:Virtual Community Lighting followed by Minyan DESCRIPTION:Join us: Meeting ID: 445 906 724 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /11/WJC-Hanukkah-CommunityLighting.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:522@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20201211 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20201216 DTSTAMP:20201207T033915Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/annual-holiday-drive/ SUMMARY:Annual Holiday Drive DESCRIPTION:We hope this season of Thanksgiving and Chanukah finds you well and call your attention to our annual WJC/CRC HOLIDAY GIFTDRIVE DEC 11th- 15th \;\n\n \;\n\nThis year\, we need an unprecedented 200 donatio ns for children 2-12! \;\n\nFamilies affiliated with The Community Res ource Center (CRC) in Mamaroneck have the same challenges as the rest of o ur community with their children at home because of COVID \, but lack reso urces.\n\n \;\n\nWhat motivate your children or those you know during this unsettling pandemic? Can you provide the same for these kids of simil ar ages? \; \;\n\n \;\n\nConsider: stimulating games/activity books/building sets/books/craft/art materials/puzzles\, dolls/ vehicles et c. for imaginative play. $20-30 price range. \; Look out for education ally oriented manufacturers such as melissaanddoug.com\, fatbraintoys.com\ , playosmo.com\, or get ideas from on line articles such as “25 Best Edu cational Toys www.goodhousekeeing.com”\n\n \;\n\nOption #1 - Purchas e at TOY BOX\n\nDouble your mitzvah and support local business! \; TOY BOX in Mamaroneck will offer WJC buyers a 20% discount. \; Choose gif ts in person\, or call in your order (no website). \; TOY BOX will hol d gifts in store until we deliver them to CRC. \; Important: \; Th ey have our curated wish list for both age and gender and can advise!  \; \; \; \; \;\n\nTOY BOX\, 300 West Boston Post Rd\, 914- 698-7110\n\nOption #2 – Purchase from online vendor\n\nYou can of course send gifts from any online vendor of your choice. Have vendor (Amazon\, T arget etc.) send directly to WJC/CRC Drive coordinator:\n\nJudy Yavitz\,\n \n \;3 Larch Lane\, Larchmont\, NY 10538\n\nDeliveries accepted ONLY B etween December 11th-15th \; \;\n\n \;\n\nQuestions or want as signed ages/gender? Contact: jyavitz@deybllp.com\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n  \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /11/WJC-AnnualHolidayDrive.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:496@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201211T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201211T120000 DTSTAMP:20201122T163457Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/hanukkah-kahoot/ SUMMARY:Hanukkah Kahoot DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for a fun game of Kahoot for Hanukkah! We invi te children and adults to join in the game. Don’t forget to bring your o wn lunch!\n\nMeeting ID: 831 9942 7560 • Passcode: 10543 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /11/WJC-Hanukkah-Kahoot.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:497@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201211T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201211T160000 DTSTAMP:20201121T024234Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/hanukkah-torah-for-tots/ SUMMARY:Hanukkah Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Little ones along with their grown-up are invited to join one o f our Torah for Tots leader for an age-appropriate pre-Shabbat experience celebrating Hanukkah. Together we will sing songs\, read a special story\, and welcome Shabbat together. When signing onto Zoom please have your dev ice labeled with our child’s name.\n\nMeeting ID: 876 3570 0464 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /11/WJC-Hanukkah-Tots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:498@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201211T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201211T160000 DTSTAMP:20201121T024353Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/hanukkah-youth-services/ SUMMARY:Hanukkah Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Zoomy Hanukkah Shabbat experience! We invite WJC kids Pre-B’nei Mitzvah age to join us for our pre-Shabbat service led by one of our Shabbat leaders.\n\nMeeting ID: 862 0590 2607 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /11/WJC-Hanukkah-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:499@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201211T161500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201211T171500 DTSTAMP:20201208T014838Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/virtual-community-lighting/ SUMMARY:Virtual Community Lighting DESCRIPTION:Join us via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/681899721 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /11/WJC-Hanukkah-NoMinyan.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:541@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201211T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201211T190000 DTSTAMP:20201204T135329Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/hanukkah-rhythm-ruach/ SUMMARY:Hanukkah Rhythm & Ruach DESCRIPTION:Our very special Rhythm &\; Ruach events take place on speci al Friday evenings. \;The hour-long service welcomes Shabbat\, where y ou can reflect on the week and connect with God and with each other. Led b y our talented musical ensemble that encourages crowd participation\, R&am p\;R is a soulful space and the perfect way to enter into Shabbat. \;\ n\nJoin us via live stream. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /12/WJC-Hanukkah-Rhythm-and-Ruach.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:500@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201212T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201212T183000 DTSTAMP:20201208T015013Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/havdalah-and-candle-lighting/ SUMMARY:Havdalah and Candle Lighting DESCRIPTION:Join us via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/335351155 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /11/WJC-Hanukkah-Havdalah.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:501@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201212T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201212T200000 DTSTAMP:20201121T024907Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/family-trivia-night-with-bill-natbony/ SUMMARY:Family Trivia Night with Bill Natbony DESCRIPTION:Whose face appears on the $1000 bill? What are the names of the seven dwarfs? How many U.S. Presidents were named John? Adults and childr en can join us to test your trivia skills during another WJC Trivia Night! Prizes awarded. Zoom screens will be randomly divided into \;teams to work together to answer several rounds of trivia questions. If your famil y will be using more than one zoom screen and would like to be on the same team\, please let us know.\n\nMeeting ID: 750 556 2524 • Passcode: 1054 3 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /11/WJC-Hanukkah-TriviaNight.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:502@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201213T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201213T180000 DTSTAMP:20201122T164047Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/community-lighting-at-wjc-and-gift-box -giveaway/ SUMMARY:Community Lighting at WJC and Gift Bag Giveaway DESCRIPTION:Connect with family and friends as we together light the Hanukk iyah. Weather permitting\, we will come together outside at WJC to celebra te the holiday. Each family will receive a special \;Hanukkah gift bag filled with lots of fun and delicious treats to help your family celebrat e the holiday. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /11/WJC-Hanukkah-GiftBagGiveaway.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:503@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201214T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201214T183000 DTSTAMP:20201121T025152Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/pj-library-story-time-6/ SUMMARY:PJ Library Story Time DESCRIPTION:PJ Library invites children and their grandparents for a Hanukk ah celebration. Together we will read some of our favorite PJ Library Hanu kkah stories and sing treasured Hanukkah songs.\n\nFollowing our story tim e we will join together to light the Hanukkiyah!\n\nMeeting ID: 876 1334 3 207 • Passcode: 10543 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /11/WJC-Hanukkah-PJLibrary.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:504@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201214T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201214T200000 DTSTAMP:20201121T025237Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/virtual-community-lighting-followed-by -minyan-2/ SUMMARY:Virtual Community Lighting followed by Minyan DESCRIPTION:Join us: Meeting ID: 445 906 724 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /11/WJC-Hanukkah-CommunityLighting.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:505@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201215T094500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201215T104500 DTSTAMP:20201121T025340Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-talk-with-rabbi-dalton/ SUMMARY:Torah Talk with Rabbi Dalton DESCRIPTION:A deep dive into the weekly Torah portion and its relation to o ur Hanukkah celebrations.\n\nMeeting ID: 831 7252 6127 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /11/WJC-Hanukkah-TorahTalkDalton.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:506@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201215T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201215T170000 DTSTAMP:20201203T151023Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-sisterhood-presents-hanukkah-blint zes/ SUMMARY:WJC Sisterhood presents Hanukkah Blintzes DESCRIPTION:Did you know that before there were potato latkes\, the Jewish people ate a dairy latke that was more like a pancake?  \;If you’ve ever been to Sara Beth’s and tasted their Lemon Ricotta Pancakes (my fav orite dish there!)\, these original latkes were very similar to Sara Beth ’s and very delicious!\n \;\nTake a cooking class with our Rabbi Dal ton to cook together (or watch us do the work!) these delectable dairy lat kes!  \;\n \;\nChildren are welcome to join this spirited Zoom eve nt where we will cook together this simple\, quick recipe and also learn a bout our foremother Judith\, possibly one of the greatest lesser-known her oes of the Hanukkah story!\n \;\nIf you’d like to make these latkes as we demonstrate\, the ingredients are below\, for you to purchase in adv ance!\n \;\nPlease join us \;on Tuesday\, December 15\,\n \;4: 00-5:00pm!\n \;\nPlease RSVP for this free event: thewjcsisterhood@gma il.com \;\nMeeting ID: 818 8272 8012 • Passcode: 10543\n\n \;\nI ngredients\n\n 3 eggs\n 1 cup milk\n 1 cup cottage cheese\, drained OR ricotta cheese\n 1-1/2 cups flour\n 1 teaspoon baking powder\n 1/2 teas poon salt\n 5 tablespoons sugar\n 1 teaspoon vanilla extract\n oil for frying\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /11/WJC-Hanukkah-Sisterhood.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:507@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201215T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201215T200000 DTSTAMP:20201121T025513Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/virtual-community-lighting-followed-by -minyan-3/ SUMMARY:Virtual Community Lighting followed by Minyan DESCRIPTION:Join us: Meeting ID: 445 906 724 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /11/WJC-Hanukkah-CommunityLighting.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:508@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201216T171500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201216T181500 DTSTAMP:20201121T025654Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/community-sing-along-with-cantor-goldb erg/ SUMMARY:Community Sing Along with Cantor Goldberg DESCRIPTION:Join Cantor Goldberg and the children in our Religious School f or a Hanukkah sing-along.\n\nMeeting ID: 850 2610 0788 • Passcode: 10543 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /11/WJC-Hanukkah-SingAlong.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:509@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201216T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201216T200000 DTSTAMP:20201121T025841Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/virtual-community-lighting-followed-by -minyan-4/ SUMMARY:Virtual Community Lighting followed by Minyan DESCRIPTION:Join us: Meeting ID: 445 906 724 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /11/WJC-Hanukkah-CommunityLighting.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:510@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201217T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201217T200000 DTSTAMP:20201121T025934Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/virtual-community-lighting-followed-by -minyan-5/ SUMMARY:Virtual Community Lighting followed by Minyan DESCRIPTION:Meeting ID: 445 906 724 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /11/WJC-Hanukkah-CommunityLighting.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:511@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201217T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201217T203000 DTSTAMP:20201121T030015Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/song-circle/ SUMMARY:Song Circle DESCRIPTION:Join Westchester Jewish Center and Temple Israel Center for a V irtual Song Circle\, led by Cantors Shoshi and Ethan Levin Goldberg. We wi ll connect through Hanukkah song\, both by learning new melodies and pract icing familiar tunes. Each session will begin with a meditation to\nhelp p repare for Shabbat.\n\nZoom Meeting ID: 829 7029 6148 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /11/WJC-Hanukkah-SongCircle.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:512@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201217T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201217T210000 DTSTAMP:20201121T030059Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-study-with-rabbi-arnowitz/ SUMMARY:Torah Study with Rabbi Arnowitz DESCRIPTION:During this special Hanukkah edition of our Thursday night lear ning\, we will take a look at the original sources in the Talmud regarding the lighting of Hanukkah candles to explore what the rabbis had in mind a nd how and why it is so different from what we do today.\n\nMeeting ID: 90 7 858 576 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /11/WJC-Hanukkah-TorahStudy.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:518@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201218T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201218T160000 DTSTAMP:20201126T011745Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-25/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Zoomy Shabbat experience! We invite WJC kids Pre- B’nei Mitzvah age to join us for our pre-Shabbat service led by Shabbat leader\, Jill Rivel.\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting: \;https://us02web.zoom.us/j /86205902607\nMeeting ID: 862 0590 2607 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:517@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201218T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201218T160000 DTSTAMP:20201126T012023Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-22/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Little ones along with their grown up are invited to join our T orah for Tots leader\, Diane Holsten for an age appropriate pre- Shabbat e xperience. Together we will sing songs\, read a special story and welcome Shabbat together.\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting: \;https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87 635700464\nMeeting ID: 876 3570 0464\n\nWhen signing onto Zoom please have your device labeled with our child’s name. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:625@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201220T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201220T160000 DTSTAMP:20210315T140013Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-virtual-dance-party-2020-12-20/ SUMMARY:WJC Virtual Dance Party DESCRIPTION:Starting December 20\, you can join us every Sunday afternoon f rom 3:00 to 4:00pm for a dance party in the comfort of your own home. Each week\, we'll have a guest DJ who will play all the songs you know and lov e\, from Big Band to Motown\, Disco to Rock\, and more! Do the Jitterbug\, dance the Electric Slide\, or listen along while you work around the hous e. All ages are welcome. Tune in and turn it up! \;\n\nMeeting ID: 821 3612 1959\nPasscode: 10543 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /11/WJC-DanceParty.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:520@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201225T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201225T160000 DTSTAMP:20201126T012251Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-26/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Zoomy Shabbat experience! We invite WJC kids Pre- B’nei Mitzvah age to join us for our pre-Shabbat service led by Shabbat leader\, Julie BenAvram.\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting: \;https://us02web.zoom. us/j/86205902607\nMeeting ID: 862 0590 2607 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:519@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201225T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201225T160000 DTSTAMP:20201126T012145Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-23/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Little ones along with their grown up are invited to join our T orah for Tots leader\, Diane Holsten for an age appropriate pre- Shabbat e xperience. Together we will sing songs\, read a special story and welcome Shabbat together.\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting: \;https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87 635700464\nMeeting ID: 876 3570 0464\n\nWhen signing onto Zoom please have your device labeled with our child’s name. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:626@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201227T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201227T160000 DTSTAMP:20210315T140013Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-virtual-dance-party-2020-12-27/ SUMMARY:WJC Virtual Dance Party DESCRIPTION:Starting December 20\, you can join us every Sunday afternoon f rom 3:00 to 4:00pm for a dance party in the comfort of your own home. Each week\, we'll have a guest DJ who will play all the songs you know and lov e\, from Big Band to Motown\, Disco to Rock\, and more! Do the Jitterbug\, dance the Electric Slide\, or listen along while you work around the hous e. All ages are welcome. Tune in and turn it up! \;\n\nMeeting ID: 821 3612 1959\nPasscode: 10543 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /11/WJC-DanceParty.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:554@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210101T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210101T163000 DTSTAMP:20201224T222441Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-27/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Zoomy Shabbat experience! \; We invite WJC ki ds Pre-B’nei Mitzvah age to join us for our pre-Shabbat service led by S habbat leader\, Julie BenAvram.  \;\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\n\nhttps://us 02web.zoom.us/j/86205902607\n\nMeeting ID: 862 0590 2607 \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:553@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210101T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210101T163000 DTSTAMP:20201224T221915Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-24/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Little ones along with their grown up are invited to join our T orah for Tots leader\, Jill Rivel for an age appropriate pre- Shabbat expe rience. Together we will sing songs\, read a special story and welcome Sha bbat together. \;\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/87 635700464\n\nMeeting ID: 876 3570 0464\n\nWhen signing onto Zoom please ha ve your device labeled with our child’s name. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:543@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210103T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210103T100000 DTSTAMP:20201214T165322Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sisterhood-january-krav-maga-course-20 21-01-03/ SUMMARY:Sisterhood January Krav Maga Course DESCRIPTION:Learn the official self-defense and fighting system of the Isra eli Defense Forces\, Krav Maga. In this five-week course\, you will learn the fundamentals of self-defense all from the comfort of your own home. Be prepared to sweat a little\, have a few laughs\, and learn a lot! All gen ders and ages welcome! $50/Household \;\n\nTo register\, you must emai l thewjcsisterhood@gmail.com + send $50 through Zelle\,PayPal (friend to f riend) or Check (memo Krav Maga\, mailed to WJC ATT. Sisterhood).\n\nAll R eligious School Families pay only $25 as Religious School will subsidize 5 0% of your registration fee! \; (NOTE on RSVP that you are an RS Famil y)\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /12/Sisterhood-KravMaga.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:627@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210103T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210103T160000 DTSTAMP:20210315T140013Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-virtual-dance-party-2021-01-03/ SUMMARY:WJC Virtual Dance Party DESCRIPTION:Starting December 20\, you can join us every Sunday afternoon f rom 3:00 to 4:00pm for a dance party in the comfort of your own home. Each week\, we'll have a guest DJ who will play all the songs you know and lov e\, from Big Band to Motown\, Disco to Rock\, and more! Do the Jitterbug\, dance the Electric Slide\, or listen along while you work around the hous e. All ages are welcome. Tune in and turn it up! \;\n\nMeeting ID: 821 3612 1959\nPasscode: 10543 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /11/WJC-DanceParty.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:555@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210108T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210108T163000 DTSTAMP:20201224T222951Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-25/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Little ones along with their grown up are invited to join our T orah for Tots leader\, Diane Holsten for an age appropriate pre- Shabbat e xperience. Together we will sing songs\, read a special story and welcome Shabbat together. \;\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j /87635700464\n\nMeeting ID: 876 3570 0464\n\nWhen signing onto Zoom please have your device labeled with our child’s name. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:556@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210108T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210108T163000 DTSTAMP:20201224T223156Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-28/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Zoomy Shabbat experience! \; We invite WJC ki ds Pre-B’nei Mitzvah age to join us for our pre-Shabbat service led by S habbat leader\, Jill Rivel.  \;\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\n\nhttps://us02we b.zoom.us/j/86205902607\n\nMeeting ID: 862 0590 2607 \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:551@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210109T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210109T183000 DTSTAMP:20201218T133504Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/havdalah-with-hazzan-ellen-miller-arad / SUMMARY:Havdalah with Hazzan Ellen Miller Arad DESCRIPTION:Please join me for a spirited evening of old favorites-a little Hebrew\, a little Yiddish\, a little English\, as we come together to sta rt a new week on a happy note! Feel free to sing\, clap and dance along! W e look forward to seeing you there!\n\nJoin us via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j /335351155\n \;\nAbout \;Hazzan Ellen Miller Arad\nUpon her invest iture\, Hazzan Ellen Miller Arad was asked to join the faculty of the HL M iller Cantorial School\, where she served as an Adjunct Instructor for 8 y ears. In addition to her position as part time hazzan of First Hebrew Cong regation in Peekskill\, NY\, Ellen is currently the Associate Director of the B’nei Mitzvah program at Temple Shaaray Tefilla in Bedford NY. In ad dition to serving on the Executive Council of The Cantors Assembly\, Ellen has served the Jewish community for many years as an educator\, lay leade r\, choral director and hazzan\, and most recently as a chaplain at New Yo rk Presbyterian Hospital and The Hebrew Home at Riverdale. A self-taught g uitarist from the age of 12\, Ellen is equally comfortable playing her gui tar for a community event\, davenning from the bimah\, singing on the conc ert stage\, or lecturing as a scholar-in-residence. Her passion for foster ing vibrant Jewish life took her to Barcelona\, where she was sent through a joint initiative of the Cantors Assembly and Masorti Olami\, to help st rengthen the visibility and presence of non-Orthodox communities in Europe . The story of her road to the cantorate has been published in a collectio n of essays entitled At My Pace\, in which she credits her beloved teacher \, mentor\, and childhood cantor Lawrence Avery\, z’l\, with setting her foot along this path. Ellen holds a BA with honors from Brandeis Universi ty\, an MA from NYU in Communications\, an MA in Jewish Education from JTS \, as well as an MA in Sacred Music from the Miller Cantorial School.  \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /12/WJC-Havdalah.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:544@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210110T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210110T100000 DTSTAMP:20201214T165322Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sisterhood-january-krav-maga-course-20 21-01-10/ SUMMARY:Sisterhood January Krav Maga Course DESCRIPTION:Learn the official self-defense and fighting system of the Isra eli Defense Forces\, Krav Maga. In this five-week course\, you will learn the fundamentals of self-defense all from the comfort of your own home. Be prepared to sweat a little\, have a few laughs\, and learn a lot! All gen ders and ages welcome! $50/Household \;\n\nTo register\, you must emai l thewjcsisterhood@gmail.com + send $50 through Zelle\,PayPal (friend to f riend) or Check (memo Krav Maga\, mailed to WJC ATT. Sisterhood).\n\nAll R eligious School Families pay only $25 as Religious School will subsidize 5 0% of your registration fee! \; (NOTE on RSVP that you are an RS Famil y)\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /12/Sisterhood-KravMaga.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:493@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210110T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210110T110000 DTSTAMP:20201126T004745Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/israel-committee-presents-jerusalem-un ited-divided-past-present-and-future/ SUMMARY:Israel Committee presents Jerusalem United/Divided: Past\, Present\ , and Future DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a Zoom one-hour "tour" on Sunday\, January 1 0\, 2021 at 10:00am. Our tour guide\, Ilan Bloch\, will take us on a journ ey through Jerusalem. During this session we will "visit" the Haas Promena de (Tayelet Armon Hanatziv)\, the Bell Outpost\, the Cable Car Museum on M t. Zion\, the "seam line\," Ammunition Hill and the neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah\, in an attempt to explore the complexity of questions surrounding the mythology\, geography and demography of Jerusalem throughout the last century.\n\nPlease RSVP to Linda Alpert Karell at lalpertesq@gmail.com\n\ nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/86763030438?pwd=NXM2UXpGb1BYTFhnSWVXZFJSdUM5UT0 9\n\nPasscode: 10543\n\n \;\n\nAbout Ilan Bloch\nIlan Bloch\, 43\, who made Aliyah from Australia over 15 years ago\, works as a tour guide\, te acher and session facilitator for individual tourists\, and adult\, family and student/young adult groups from overseas. Ilan holds a Ministry of To urism Tour Guide License and a Society for the Protection of Nature in Isr ael (SPNI) Ministry of Education-authorized Tour Guiding Certificate. He a lso holds a Master of Arts degree in Jewish Education\, and a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Graduate Diploma of Education (Teaching Diploma) in Jewi sh Studies and Hebrew Literature. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /11/WJC-Jerusalempastpresentfuture.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:628@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210110T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210110T160000 DTSTAMP:20210315T140013Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-virtual-dance-party-2021-01-10/ SUMMARY:WJC Virtual Dance Party DESCRIPTION:Starting December 20\, you can join us every Sunday afternoon f rom 3:00 to 4:00pm for a dance party in the comfort of your own home. Each week\, we'll have a guest DJ who will play all the songs you know and lov e\, from Big Band to Motown\, Disco to Rock\, and more! Do the Jitterbug\, dance the Electric Slide\, or listen along while you work around the hous e. All ages are welcome. Tune in and turn it up! \;\n\nMeeting ID: 821 3612 1959\nPasscode: 10543 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /11/WJC-DanceParty.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:557@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210115T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210115T163000 DTSTAMP:20201224T223333Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-26/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Little ones along with their grown up are invited to join our T orah for Tots leader\, Jill Rivel for an age appropriate pre- Shabbat expe rience. Together we will sing songs\, read a special story and welcome Sha bbat together. \;\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/87 635700464\n\nMeeting ID: 876 3570 0464\n\nWhen signing onto Zoom please ha ve your device labeled with our child’s name. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:558@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210115T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210115T163000 DTSTAMP:20201224T223449Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-29/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Zoomy Shabbat experience! \; We invite WJC ki ds Pre-B’nei Mitzvah age to join us for our pre-Shabbat service led by S habbat leader\, Julie BenAvram.  \;\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\n\nhttps://us 02web.zoom.us/j/86205902607\n\nMeeting ID: 862 0590 2607 \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:545@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210117T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210117T100000 DTSTAMP:20201214T165322Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sisterhood-january-krav-maga-course-20 21-01-17/ SUMMARY:Sisterhood January Krav Maga Course DESCRIPTION:Learn the official self-defense and fighting system of the Isra eli Defense Forces\, Krav Maga. In this five-week course\, you will learn the fundamentals of self-defense all from the comfort of your own home. Be prepared to sweat a little\, have a few laughs\, and learn a lot! All gen ders and ages welcome! $50/Household \;\n\nTo register\, you must emai l thewjcsisterhood@gmail.com + send $50 through Zelle\,PayPal (friend to f riend) or Check (memo Krav Maga\, mailed to WJC ATT. Sisterhood).\n\nAll R eligious School Families pay only $25 as Religious School will subsidize 5 0% of your registration fee! \; (NOTE on RSVP that you are an RS Famil y)\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /12/Sisterhood-KravMaga.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:629@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210117T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210117T160000 DTSTAMP:20210315T140013Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-virtual-dance-party-2021-01-17/ SUMMARY:WJC Virtual Dance Party DESCRIPTION:Starting December 20\, you can join us every Sunday afternoon f rom 3:00 to 4:00pm for a dance party in the comfort of your own home. Each week\, we'll have a guest DJ who will play all the songs you know and lov e\, from Big Band to Motown\, Disco to Rock\, and more! Do the Jitterbug\, dance the Electric Slide\, or listen along while you work around the hous e. All ages are welcome. Tune in and turn it up! \;\n\nMeeting ID: 821 3612 1959\nPasscode: 10543 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /11/WJC-DanceParty.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:560@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210122T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210122T163000 DTSTAMP:20201224T223949Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-30/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Zoomy Shabbat experience! \; We invite WJC ki ds Pre-B’nei Mitzvah age to join us for our pre-Shabbat service led by S habbat leader\, Julie BenAvram.  \;\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://us02 web.zoom.us/j/86205902607\n\nMeeting ID: 862 0590 2607 \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:559@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210122T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210122T163000 DTSTAMP:20201224T223645Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-27/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Little ones along with their grown up are invited to join our T orah for Tots leader\, Diane Holsten for an age appropriate pre- Shabbat e xperience. Together we will sing songs\, read a special story and welcome Shabbat together. \;\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j /87635700464\n\nMeeting ID: 876 3570 0464\n\nWhen signing onto Zoom please have your device labeled with our child’s name. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:546@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210124T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210124T100000 DTSTAMP:20201214T165322Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sisterhood-january-krav-maga-course-20 21-01-24/ SUMMARY:Sisterhood January Krav Maga Course DESCRIPTION:Learn the official self-defense and fighting system of the Isra eli Defense Forces\, Krav Maga. In this five-week course\, you will learn the fundamentals of self-defense all from the comfort of your own home. Be prepared to sweat a little\, have a few laughs\, and learn a lot! All gen ders and ages welcome! $50/Household \;\n\nTo register\, you must emai l thewjcsisterhood@gmail.com + send $50 through Zelle\,PayPal (friend to f riend) or Check (memo Krav Maga\, mailed to WJC ATT. Sisterhood).\n\nAll R eligious School Families pay only $25 as Religious School will subsidize 5 0% of your registration fee! \; (NOTE on RSVP that you are an RS Famil y)\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /12/Sisterhood-KravMaga.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:523@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210124T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210124T120000 DTSTAMP:20210119T145315Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/john-lewis-good-trouble-a-viewing-and- interview-with-the-director/ SUMMARY:"John Lewis: Good Trouble" A Viewing and Interview with the Directo r DESCRIPTION:Join us Sunday\, January 24 at 11:00am for an exclusive WJC vir tual program with Dawn Porter\, director and producer of the film “John Lewis: Good Trouble.” Porter will be interviewed by journalist and WJC m ember Kostya Kennedy.\n\nFew film directors offer as much insight into the battle for equal rights as Dawn Porter\, as she cinematically portrays th e story of the late John Lewis\, congressperson and activist. \;Lewis helped organize the March on Washington\, played a key role in many civil rights actions leading to the end of segregation\, and remained an activis t until his death last summer. He was also a steadfast and outspoken frien d of Israel and American Jews. As we grapple with our role as individuals and as a Jewish community in the current battle for racial justice\, this film discussion is one of many essential steps in our journey. \;\n\nJ oin us on January 24: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMkcOyhpz8sHdAjbmQ 3MDmC0_81d4h6HzVI\nWatch the Documentary in Advance\nOur members have the opportunity to view the 2020 \;Critics' Choice Award winner for best d ocumentary\, “John Lewis: Good Trouble” at no cost for a 48-hour perio d starting after Shabbat Saturday\, January 23\, to Monday\, January 25\, at 3:00pm. To receive the link to watch the \;documentary\, please fil l out the information below. We will email the link a few days before the documentary is live.\n\n[gravityform id="51" title="false" description="fa lse"] ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /11/WJC-JohnLewisGoodTrouble.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:568@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210124T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210124T120000 DTSTAMP:20210111T150613Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/pj-library-story-time-and-sing-along-2 / SUMMARY:PJ Library Story Time and Sing-Along DESCRIPTION: \;Please join WJC PJ Library Story Teller\, Eileen Fortuna \, for our PJ Library and Sing-Along on Sunday\, January 24\, 2021. All ch ildren and their grownups are welcome to join us for stories\, music\, and movement \;\n\nSunday\, January 24\, at \;11:00 am \;\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting: \;https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87821032836?pwd=SE5qVmE0ZEc 5N3N0ZmQ3Q1g3WDZUdz09 \;\n\nMeeting ID: 878 2103 2836 \;• \; Passcode: 10543 \;\n\nFor more information please contact Aleza Kulp a t 914-698-2966 or educdir@wjcenter.org \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-PJLibraryStoryTime-GEN.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:630@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210124T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210124T160000 DTSTAMP:20210315T140013Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-virtual-dance-party-2021-01-24/ SUMMARY:WJC Virtual Dance Party DESCRIPTION:Starting December 20\, you can join us every Sunday afternoon f rom 3:00 to 4:00pm for a dance party in the comfort of your own home. Each week\, we'll have a guest DJ who will play all the songs you know and lov e\, from Big Band to Motown\, Disco to Rock\, and more! Do the Jitterbug\, dance the Electric Slide\, or listen along while you work around the hous e. All ages are welcome. Tune in and turn it up! \;\n\nMeeting ID: 821 3612 1959\nPasscode: 10543 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /11/WJC-DanceParty.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:577@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210125T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210125T203000 DTSTAMP:20210119T182112Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/journey-with-jts-meet-the-new-jts-chan cellor/ SUMMARY:Journey with JTS: Meet the New JTS Chancellor DESCRIPTION:\n\nThe Jewish Theological Seminary \;invites you to \; Journey with JTS\, a four session learning series. The first installment&n bsp\;Meet the new JTS Chancellor Shuly Rubin Schwartz \;will be on Jan uary 25\, 2021 at 7:30pm. Chancellor Schwartz will in dialogue with Rabbi Gordon Tucker\, JTS’s Vice Chancellor for Religious Life and Engagement. \n \;\nTo register\, visit https://inspired.jtsa.edu/journey.\n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /01/unnamed-3_01.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:581@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210127T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210127T150000 DTSTAMP:20210119T183339Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/tu-bshevat-5781-a-celebration-with-the -cantors-assembly/ SUMMARY:Tu B’Shevat 5781: A Celebration with the Cantors Assembly DESCRIPTION:MERCAZ USA\, MERCAZ Canada\, and MERCAZ UK presents\nTu B’She vat 5781: A Celebration with the Cantors Assembly\nWednesday | January 27\ , 2021\n3:00 p.m. EST (New York)\nJoin Cantor Ethan Goldberg in this very special event! MERCAZ USA we will be partnering with our fellow English-sp eaking MERCAZ organizations\, Mercaz Canada\, and Mercaz UK (United Kingdo m) on a number of initiatives. It is our hope that this arrangement will e nable all of us to provide a wider variety of educational and engagement o pportunities for members of the Conservative/Masorti community we collecti vely serve.\n\nThe first of these programs will be held on Tu B’Shvat (W ednesday\, January 27 at 3:00 p.m. EST) in collaboration with the Cantors Assembly. We are delighted to be able to celebrate this Zionist chag (holi day) together\, which draws our attention to the land of Israel and our co nnections to it!\n\nTo register\, visit https://www.mercazusa.org/tubsheva t5781celebration/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /01/Mercaz-Tu-BShevat-Celebration-Flyer-011921-WP-1536x863-copy.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:562@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210129T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210129T163000 DTSTAMP:20201224T224559Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-31/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Zoomy Shabbat experience! \; We invite WJC ki ds Pre-B’nei Mitzvah age to join us for our pre-Shabbat service led by S habbat leader\, Julie BenAvram.  \;\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://us02 web.zoom.us/j/86205902607\n\nMeeting ID: 862 0590 2607 \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:561@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210129T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210129T163000 DTSTAMP:20201224T224152Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-28/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Little ones along with their grown up are invited to join our T orah for Tots leader\, Diane Holsten for an age appropriate pre- Shabbat e xperience. Together we will sing songs\, read a special story and welcome Shabbat together. \;\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8 7635700464\n\nMeeting ID: 876 3570 0464\n\nWhen signing onto Zoom please h ave your device labeled with our child’s name. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:547@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210131T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210131T100000 DTSTAMP:20201214T165322Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sisterhood-january-krav-maga-course-20 21-01-31/ SUMMARY:Sisterhood January Krav Maga Course DESCRIPTION:Learn the official self-defense and fighting system of the Isra eli Defense Forces\, Krav Maga. In this five-week course\, you will learn the fundamentals of self-defense all from the comfort of your own home. Be prepared to sweat a little\, have a few laughs\, and learn a lot! All gen ders and ages welcome! $50/Household \;\n\nTo register\, you must emai l thewjcsisterhood@gmail.com + send $50 through Zelle\,PayPal (friend to f riend) or Check (memo Krav Maga\, mailed to WJC ATT. Sisterhood).\n\nAll R eligious School Families pay only $25 as Religious School will subsidize 5 0% of your registration fee! \; (NOTE on RSVP that you are an RS Famil y)\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /12/Sisterhood-KravMaga.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:631@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210131T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210131T160000 DTSTAMP:20210315T140013Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-virtual-dance-party-2021-01-31/ SUMMARY:WJC Virtual Dance Party DESCRIPTION:Starting December 20\, you can join us every Sunday afternoon f rom 3:00 to 4:00pm for a dance party in the comfort of your own home. Each week\, we'll have a guest DJ who will play all the songs you know and lov e\, from Big Band to Motown\, Disco to Rock\, and more! Do the Jitterbug\, dance the Electric Slide\, or listen along while you work around the hous e. All ages are welcome. Tune in and turn it up! \;\n\nMeeting ID: 821 3612 1959\nPasscode: 10543 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /11/WJC-DanceParty.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:583@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210204T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210204T210000 DTSTAMP:20210122T153938Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/virtual-song-circle-2-2021-02-04/ SUMMARY:Virtual Song Circle DESCRIPTION:Join Cantors Ethan and Shoshi Levin Goldberg and members of WJC and Temple Israel Center for a song-filled half hour. We'll sing old favo rites\, learn new melodies and prepare our souls and voices for shabbat.&n bsp\;\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/86802631865\nMeeting ID: 868 0263 1865\nP asscode: TIC5780 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /09/WJC-VirtualSong.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:588@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210205T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210205T170000 DTSTAMP:20210128T222833Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-32/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Zoomy Shabbat experience! We invite WJC kids Pre- B’nei Mitzvah age to join us for our pre-Shabbat service led by Shabbat leader\, Julie BenAvram.\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/8 6205902607\n\nMeeting ID: 862 0590 2607 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:587@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210205T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210205T170000 DTSTAMP:20210128T222747Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-29/ SUMMARY:Torah For Tots DESCRIPTION:Little ones along with their grown up are invited to join our T orah for Tots leader\, Diane Holsten for an age appropriate pre- Shabbat e xperience. Together we will sing songs\, read a special story and welcome Shabbat together.\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/87635700 464\n\nMeeting ID: 876 3570 0464\n\nWhen signing onto Zoom please have you r device labeled with our child’s name. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:540@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210205T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210207T120000 DTSTAMP:20210203T151609Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/scholar-in-residence-weekend-2021/ SUMMARY:Scholar-in-Residence Weekend 2021 DESCRIPTION:Please support the WJC Scholar-in-Residence Program\nPlease reg ister for this year's exciting program below! \;\nNote: All sessions a re virtual. \;\nScholar-in-Residence Calendar At a Glance\nFriday\, Fe bruary 5\n6:00pm: Live Stream Friday Night Service\nwjcenter.org/wjclive\n 7:00pm: Live Stream Lecture “Strengthening the Spirit in the Zoom World ”\nwjcenter.org/wjclive\n\nSaturday\, February 6\n10:00am: Torah Service and Musaf\, followed by sermon “Cultivating an Evolving Jewish Communit y” \;\nwjcenter.org/wjclive\n7:00pm: Neshama Carlebach in Concert on Zoom\nZoom Meeting ID: 
889 9897 4111 Passcode: 10543\n8:00pm: Zoom Lec ture “Judaism as an Essential Ingredient for a Healing World”\nZoom Me eting ID: 
889 9897 4111 Passcode: 10543 \n\nSunday\, February 7 \n10:00 am: Panel Discussion 
“Spiritual Resilience 
for Families” with 
Rabbi Creditor and 
Rabbi Arnowitz\, 
moderated by 
Jacques Stein berg Zoom\nMeeting ID: 
859 2531 4713
Passcode: 10543\n\n \;\n\nNE W! Our Zoom Concert is Open to All\nThis year we are delighted to announce a very special event—Neshama Carlebach\, famed singer/composer and wife of our scholar-in-residence Rabbi Menachem Creditor\, \;will perform in concert on Zoom on Saturday evening. This concert is made possible by a generous donation from our members Shari and Joel Beckman.\n\n \;\n\n Please consider joining our Ambassador’s Circle in support of the Schola r-in-Residence Weekend and other programs vital to our Westchester Jewish Center community. The Scholar-in-Residence Program is solely supported by donations. Your contribution is vital to Adult Education at WJC. Thank you for your generous support.\n\nIf you prefer to register directly with the office\, please contact Rosie or Ally in the WJC Office at 914-698-2960.\ n \;\nRegistration (one per family)\n[gravityform id="46" title="false " description="false"]\n\n \;\n\nADULT EDUCATION COMMITTEE CHAIRS  \;\n\nFor more information\, please contact:\n\nMyra Glajchen\, mglajchen@ gmail.com\nKaren Everett\, karenhertzeverett@gmail.com \; CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:564@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210207T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210207T093000 DTSTAMP:20210205T003223Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/brotherhood-world-wide-wrap/ SUMMARY:Brotherhood World Wide Wrap DESCRIPTION:We encourage you to wear your favorite football jersey! Rabbi D alton will be leading the minyan and present a Dvar about Tefillin and sha re her personal journey around wrapping Tefillin. It will also include Q&a mp\;A session about Tefillin. Please sign on at 7:50am if you’d like per sonal instructions on how to wrap tefillin.\n\nJoin us: https://us02web.zo om.us/j/725228994?pwd=Y3NxSWp5VnFhaXVwNHhHN0M3cFh0QT09\nIf prompted for a password please enter: 955696.\n\nAlso\, WJC Brotherhood is a part of the Federation of Jewish Men's Club (FJMC) and due to Covid\, many \;event s at other temples are now available to our members. Please click on this link to see the upcoming \;events. In addition\, you now have access t o a number of past events that were recorded. Enjoy! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /12/WJC-WorldWideWrap.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:632@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210207T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210207T160000 DTSTAMP:20210315T140013Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-virtual-dance-party-2021-02-07/ SUMMARY:WJC Virtual Dance Party DESCRIPTION:Starting December 20\, you can join us every Sunday afternoon f rom 3:00 to 4:00pm for a dance party in the comfort of your own home. Each week\, we'll have a guest DJ who will play all the songs you know and lov e\, from Big Band to Motown\, Disco to Rock\, and more! Do the Jitterbug\, dance the Electric Slide\, or listen along while you work around the hous e. All ages are welcome. Tune in and turn it up! \;\n\nMeeting ID: 821 3612 1959\nPasscode: 10543 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /11/WJC-DanceParty.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:566@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210209T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210209T203000 DTSTAMP:20210101T191041Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/live-from-the-borsht-belt-the-making-o f-a-walk-on-the-moon/ SUMMARY:Live From the Borscht Belt: The Making of "A Walk on the Moon" DESCRIPTION:World Jewry presents\nLive From the Borscht Belt: The Making of "A Walk on the Moon"\nFeaturing WJC's Ruth Hendel\nIt's the summer of 196 9. The Catskills was a summer retreat for the Jews\, who were not allowed& nbsp\;membership in the non-Jewish country clubs around the New York area. It was a safe place to be with \;people of the same religion and back ground\, where the kibitzing was king. "A Walk on the Moon\," a new \; musical\, transports audiences back to that time. Come to hear from WJC's own Ruth Hendel\, a Tony \;winning producer\, Sheryl Kaller\, a Tony n ominated director\, and Pamela Gray\, the show's writer and the \;orig inal screenwriter of the film. We will hear and watch clips of Jackie Burn s who recently stepped into \;the role of housewife Pearl who begins a fling with a free-spirited traveling salesman while spending the \;su mmer with her husband and kids in the Borscht Belt.\n\nJoin us via Zoom\n\ nRSVP: \;holly_rosen@yahoo.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /12/WJC-WalkontheMoon-copy.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:612@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20210210 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20210302 DTSTAMP:20210212T133457Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/religious-school-passover-candy-fundra iser/ SUMMARY:Religious School Passover Candy Fundraiser DESCRIPTION:Our Annual Passover candy fundraiser begins today \;and end s March 1st!\nShop for a variety of Passover items\, gifts\, delicious fro zen cookie dough and many more items! \;The annual Candy Sale benefits the Parents' Association\, who organize and fund many programs at WJC&nbs p\;throughout the year—the Purim Carnival\, Siddurim for each Religious School student and Hanukkah Gift Bags to name a few. Orders will be shippe d directly to the purchasing family and friend’s homes.\n\nClick to view the letter and online information packet.\n\nOrders are only able to be p laced online: https://shop.misschocolate.com\n\n***Use Seller ID 430012 wh en placing orders\n\n \;\nHow to Order\nPlace your orders online follo wing the directions below. You can also contact your friends \;and fam ily members to encourage them to participate in our fundraiser. Do you hav e friends \;and family who do not want to place their order online? Us e the EASY ORDER FORM . You can \;collect orders and money\, place the entire order online\, and have the order shipped to you. \;Shipping i s free for orders over $99.\n\n• Go to misschocolate.com and then “Onl ine Store”\n• Scroll down to SHOP NOW or simply click here.\n• Enter our seller ID 430012 and shop.\n• All online orders will ship directly to the address you put at \;checkout.\n\nStart now!\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /02/WJC-PassoverFundraiser.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:596@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210210T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210210T203000 DTSTAMP:20210128T224853Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/journey-with-jts-meet-the-new-jts-chan cellor-3/ SUMMARY:Journey with JTS: Meet the New JTS Chancellor DESCRIPTION:\n\nThe Jewish Theological Seminary \;invites you to \; Journey with JTS\, a four session learning series. The first installment&n bsp\;Meet the new JTS Chancellor Shuly Rubin Schwartz \;will be on Wed nesday\, February 10\, at 7:30pm. Chancellor Schwartz will in dialogue wit h Rabbi Gordon Tucker\, JTS’s Vice Chancellor for Religious Life and Eng agement. Chancellor Shuly Schwartz will discuss building Jewish community and inspiring Jewish life. How do we nurture Jewish community that is deep and lasting? How do Jewish text and tradition offer meaning to modern Jew s? She will be in dialogue with Rabbi Gordon Tucker\, Vice Chancellor for Religious Life and Engagement\n\n\nTo register\, visit https://inspired.jt sa.edu/journey.\n\n \;\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /01/unnamed-3_01.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:548@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210210T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210210T210000 DTSTAMP:20201209T032518Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sisterhood-book-club-we-love-anderson- cooper-by-rl-maizes/ SUMMARY:Sisterhood Book Club: We Love Anderson Cooper\, by RL Maizes DESCRIPTION:Who Doesn’t Love Anderson Cooper?\nJoin us over zoom to meet acclaimed Author RL Maizes for a rip-roaring\, poignant discussion of her latest book\, We Love Anderson Cooper. This collection of short stories de lves into the notion of isolation in a humorous and relevant tone. Everyon e is welcome to attend this free event.\n\nFor questions or to RSVP\, emai l Thewjcsisterhood@gmail.com\n\nJoin us via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/ j/84431803320?pwd=b0tFRUo1MHphbHF2QkhXRmltZVVHQT09\nMeeting ID: 844 3180 3 320\nPasscode: 10543 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /12/WJC-Sisterhood-FebBookClub.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:607@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20210211 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20210313 DTSTAMP:20210212T004554Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/project-ezra-passover-2021-funds-drive / SUMMARY:Project Ezra Passover 2021 Funds Drive DESCRIPTION:Due to the pandemic\, while we cannot collect and distribute bo xes of food directly to the elders\, we once \;again call on you to he lp Project Ezra elders celebrate Passover by providing funds for them to p urchase \;traditional Passover foods.\n\nFrom now until March 12\, ple ase send your check\, made out ONLY to Project Ezra\, to WJC\, attention S OJAC\, \;and we will get the checks to Ezra to distribute checks to th e elders. As a reminder\, the address to WJC is 175 Rockland Ave\, Mamaron eck\, NY 10543. \;(If you prefer\, Send your check directly to Project Ezra at 387 Grand Street-Ground Floor\, New York\, NY \;10002. Mark t he memo: Passover—WJC member.)\n\nYour donation makes the difference for Ezra's clients to celebrate a traditional Passover in their homes \;t his year. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /02/WJC-ProjectEzra.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:595@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210211T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210211T190000 DTSTAMP:20210128T223757Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/so-you-want-to-talk-about-race/ SUMMARY:So You Want to Talk About Race DESCRIPTION:SOJAC invites you to-Join the Discussion!\n\nSo You Want to Tal k About Race\nBy Ijeoma Oluo\n\nJoin the RTA(Read-Talk-Act) Interfaith/Int erracial Book Group in a compelling discussion of Ijeoma Oluo’s New York Times bestseller\, So You Want to Talk About Race.\n\n“Oluo gives us- b oth white people and people of color- that language to engage in clear\, c onstructive\, and confident dialogue with each other about how to deal wit h racial prejudices and biases.” (National Book Review)\n\nIf you would like to join in the talk\, contact Sharon Silver at sraplata@msn.com with your name and preferred email address to receive a Zoom link for the meeti ng. Let us know if you would like to be on the RTA email list to receive u pcoming information. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /01/unnamed.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:590@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210212T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210212T170000 DTSTAMP:20210128T222959Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-33/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Zoomy Shabbat experience! We invite WJC kids Pre- B’nei Mitzvah age to join us for our pre-Shabbat service led by Shabbat leader\, Julie BenAvram.\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/8 6205902607\n\nMeeting ID: 862 0590 2607 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:589@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210212T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210212T170000 DTSTAMP:20210128T222919Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-30/ SUMMARY:Torah For Tots DESCRIPTION:Little ones along with their grown up are invited to join our T orah for Tots leader\, Jill Rivel for an age appropriate pre- Shabbat expe rience. Together we will sing songs\, read a special story and welcome Sha bbat together.\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/87635700464 \n\nMeeting ID: 876 3570 0464\n\nWhen signing onto Zoom please have your d evice labeled with our child’s name. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:633@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210214T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210214T160000 DTSTAMP:20210315T140013Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-virtual-dance-party-2021-02-14/ SUMMARY:WJC Virtual Dance Party DESCRIPTION:Starting December 20\, you can join us every Sunday afternoon f rom 3:00 to 4:00pm for a dance party in the comfort of your own home. Each week\, we'll have a guest DJ who will play all the songs you know and lov e\, from Big Band to Motown\, Disco to Rock\, and more! Do the Jitterbug\, dance the Electric Slide\, or listen along while you work around the hous e. All ages are welcome. Tune in and turn it up! \;\n\nMeeting ID: 821 3612 1959\nPasscode: 10543 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /11/WJC-DanceParty.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:597@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210217T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210217T210000 DTSTAMP:20210201T190108Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/making-space-spirituality-coping-and-c onnection-taught-by-rabbi-arnowitz-2021-02-17/ SUMMARY:Making Space: Spirituality\, Coping\, and Connection Taught by: Rab bi Arnowitz DESCRIPTION:Commit to yourself this winter with a 4 part micro-course on ou r spiritual growth\, acceptance\, and \;understanding. Gain clarity ab out what makes you who you are and envision in what ways you can Rourish. We \;will delve into the centuries-old Jewish mussar tradition which w as designed for everyday spiritual growth and \;especially for moments like the ones we are currently facing. Its wisdom can help us grow and be tter connect to \;ourselves\, our community and our tradition. Each we ek we will explore a different soul trait and connect it to our \;indi vidual and family journeys: Gratitude\, Humility\, Patience and Trust.&nbs p\;For parents with kids still at home.\n\nWednesday Nights from 8-9pm:&nb sp\;2/17\, 2/24\, 3/3\, 3/10\n\nZoom Info: 825 5738 0197 • \;Passcod e: 10543 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /01/WJC-MakingSpace.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:591@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210219T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210219T170000 DTSTAMP:20210128T223111Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-31/ SUMMARY:Torah For Tots DESCRIPTION:Little ones along with their grown up are invited to join our T orah for Tots leader\, Diane Holsten for an age appropriate pre- Shabbat e xperience. Together we will sing songs\, read a special story and welcome Shabbat together.\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/87635700 464\n\nMeeting ID: 876 3570 0464\n\nWhen signing onto Zoom please have you r device labeled with our child’s name. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:592@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210219T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210219T170000 DTSTAMP:20210128T223200Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-34/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Zoomy Shabbat experience! We invite WJC kids Pre- B’nei Mitzvah age to join us for our pre-Shabbat service led by Shabbat leader\, Jill Rivel.\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/86205 902607\n\nMeeting ID: 862 0590 2607 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:634@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210221T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210221T160000 DTSTAMP:20210315T140013Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-virtual-dance-party-2021-02-21/ SUMMARY:WJC Virtual Dance Party DESCRIPTION:Starting December 20\, you can join us every Sunday afternoon f rom 3:00 to 4:00pm for a dance party in the comfort of your own home. Each week\, we'll have a guest DJ who will play all the songs you know and lov e\, from Big Band to Motown\, Disco to Rock\, and more! Do the Jitterbug\, dance the Electric Slide\, or listen along while you work around the hous e. All ages are welcome. Tune in and turn it up! \;\n\nMeeting ID: 821 3612 1959\nPasscode: 10543 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /11/WJC-DanceParty.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:573@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210223T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210223T170000 DTSTAMP:20210215T144142Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sisterhood-hamantashen-making/ SUMMARY:Sisterhood Hamantashen Making DESCRIPTION:Love Hamantashen? Looking for a great recipe and how to properl y make these delicate triangles? \;Join Annika and Glenna for a Zoom C ooking Class on how to make Hamantashen \;Tuesday\, February 23\, 4:00 pm.\n\nRSVP to thewjcsisterhood@gmail.com for the recipe\n\nClick here to view all the information you’ll need beforehand!\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting:&n bsp\;https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88261986252?pwd=VUlzVUxVblNyZ1Bva3JUejFSZyt uZz09\n\nMeeting ID: 882 6198 6252 • \;Passcode: 10543 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /01/WJC-Hamantashen-Making.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:563@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210224T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210224T150000 DTSTAMP:20210208T162905Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/cooking-for-hope-feb/ SUMMARY:Cooking for Hope DESCRIPTION:Our January initiative exceeded our expectations and many asked to participate again. In addition\, Hope Soup kitchen asked if we would b e willing to cook a meal once per month! Therefore\, we are excited to ann ounce Cooking for Hope is now a monthly initiative!\n\nThis joint effort b etween SOJAC and Sisterhood encourages you to cook a meal for our neighbor s at Hope Soup Kitchen. \;Cook up a meal\, package up the meals\, and donate them to HOPE Soup Kitchen\, to feed 120 \;deserving and hungry people.\n\nA few things to know—\n\n Meals should feed 10 people\n Mea ls can include an entree\, vegetable\, and dessert (but not required)\n S ome suggestions are: \; lasagna\, mac and cheese\, chili\, chicken\, b aked ziti. \; \;\n Containers are available\, if needed!\n\nThis month\, drop off will be Wednesday\, February 24\, at Glenna's home at 110 Beach Avenue or Sondra's home at 18 Sherwood Oval (both in Larchmont) bet ween 12:00 and 3:00 pm when we will then deliver the food to Hope on every one's behalf.\n\nCooking for Hope upcoming dates: March 24\, April 28\, an d May 26.\n\nPlease let us know if you are participating ahead of time! Si mply email \;sklevy8@gmail.com.\n\nQuestions can also be directed to S ondra at sklevy8@gmail.com or 914-980-8853.\n\n \;\nAbout Hope Soup Ki tchen\nWith the assistance and support of a host of volunteers\, HOPE open ed the doors of its first Soup Kitchen in 1984. Since its early days\, HOP E has grown to become the largest emergency Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen i n the region. Although HOPE Community Services was founded to respond to h unger in the community\, it quickly became apparent that food was not the only thing our clients were lacking. Clothing\, language skills\, emotiona l support\, immigration services\, and other daily necessities were also n eeded. HOPE Community Services expanded its services to meet the needs of its diverse client population. To learn more\, visit www.hopecommunityserv ices.org. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /12/WJC-CookingforHope-FEB.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:578@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210224T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210224T203000 DTSTAMP:20210215T223049Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/journey-with-jts-meet-the-new-jts-chan cellor-2/ SUMMARY:Journey with JTS: From Purim to Shavuot DESCRIPTION:\n\nThe Jewish Theological Seminary \;invites you to \; Journey with JTS\, a four session learning series. Below is the second ins tallment \;of the series.\n \;\nTo register\, visit https://inspir ed.jtsa.edu/journey.\n\n\n \;\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /01/unnamed-3_01.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:598@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210224T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210224T210000 DTSTAMP:20210201T190108Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/making-space-spirituality-coping-and-c onnection-taught-by-rabbi-arnowitz-2021-02-24/ SUMMARY:Making Space: Spirituality\, Coping\, and Connection Taught by: Rab bi Arnowitz DESCRIPTION:Commit to yourself this winter with a 4 part micro-course on ou r spiritual growth\, acceptance\, and \;understanding. Gain clarity ab out what makes you who you are and envision in what ways you can Rourish. We \;will delve into the centuries-old Jewish mussar tradition which w as designed for everyday spiritual growth and \;especially for moments like the ones we are currently facing. Its wisdom can help us grow and be tter connect to \;ourselves\, our community and our tradition. Each we ek we will explore a different soul trait and connect it to our \;indi vidual and family journeys: Gratitude\, Humility\, Patience and Trust.&nbs p\;For parents with kids still at home.\n\nWednesday Nights from 8-9pm:&nb sp\;2/17\, 2/24\, 3/3\, 3/10\n\nZoom Info: 825 5738 0197 • \;Passcod e: 10543 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /01/WJC-MakingSpace.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:586@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210225T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210225T170000 DTSTAMP:20210122T165829Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/pj-library-story-time-and-sing-along-3 / SUMMARY:PJ Library Story Time and Sing-Along DESCRIPTION: \;Please join WJC PJ Library Story Teller\, Eileen Fortuna \, for our PJ Library and Sing-Along. All children and their grownups are welcome to join us for stories\, music\, and movement.\n\nJoin Zoom Meetin g: \;https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84031099822?pwd=OTZJMUY3RlQ2dUM4N05NUkh OeFE1QT09 \;\n\nMeeting ID: 840 3109 9822 \;• \;Passcode: 10 543 \;\n\nFor more information please contact Aleza Kulp at 914-698-29 66 or educdir@wjcenter.org \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-PJLibraryStoryTime-GEN.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:574@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210225T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210225T183000 DTSTAMP:20210119T160021Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/connecting-in-costume/ SUMMARY:Connecting in Costume DESCRIPTION:For children of all ages. Join us for an outdoor costume parade at WJC—social distancing may make this the longest parade ever—songs\ , and to pick up your Mishoach Manot bags. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /01/WJC-ConnectingCostume.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:575@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210225T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210225T200000 DTSTAMP:20210119T160321Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/virtual-megillah-reading/ SUMMARY:Virtual Megillah Reading DESCRIPTION:(Following the evening service)\n\nThis year our evening megill ah reading will be virtual on Zoom featuring a lot of silly hats and some juicy video highlights between chapters—we will be visited by the ghosts of Purim Schpiels past!\n\nJoin us: \;https://zoom.us/j/445906724 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /01/WJC-VirtualPurimMegillahReading.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:576@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210226T081500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210226T084500 DTSTAMP:20210222T165203Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/outdoor-megillah-reading/ SUMMARY:Megillah Reading DESCRIPTION:Join us indoors at WJC with proper social distancing observed o r virtually.  \;\nPlease RSVP if you are joining us in-person: rosie@w jcenter.org\n\nTo join us virtually: \;https://us02web.zoom.us/j/72522 8994?pwd=Y3NxSWp5VnFhaXVwNHhHN0M3cFh0QT09\nIf prompted for a password plea se enter: 955696. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /01/WJC-PurimMegillahReading-copy.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:593@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210226T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210226T170000 DTSTAMP:20210128T223553Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-32/ SUMMARY:Torah For Tots DESCRIPTION:Little ones along with their grown up are invited to join our T orah for Tots leader\, Jill Rivel for an age appropriate pre- Shabbat expe rience. Together we will sing songs\, read a special story and welcome Sha bbat together.\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/87635700464 \n\nMeeting ID: 876 3570 0464\n\nWhen signing onto Zoom please have your d evice labeled with our child’s name. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:594@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210226T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210226T170000 DTSTAMP:20210128T223642Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-35/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Zoomy Shabbat experience! We invite WJC kids Pre- B’nei Mitzvah age to join us for our pre-Shabbat service led by Shabbat leader\, Julie BenAvram\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/86 205902607\n\nMeeting ID: 862 0590 2607 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:550@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210228T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210228T110000 DTSTAMP:20210225T145004Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/jews-on-screen-director-writer-gary-si nyor-on-the-journey-from-leon-the-pig-farmer-to-amazons-jewish-enquirer/ SUMMARY:Jews on Screen: Director/Writer Gary Sinyor on the Journey from "Le on the Pig Farmer" to Amazon's "The Jewish Enquirer" DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by the World Jewry Committee \;\n\nGary Siny or is a producer\, writer and director who specializes in British comedies \, with titles like "Leon \;the Pig Farmer" and Amazon's "The Jewish E nquirer\," a six part sitcom about a journalist who works for \;the Un ited Kingdom's fourth most successful Jewish newspaper. Come hear how he d epicts Jewish life \;on screen\, the public's response\, and how his w ork has changed over the years. \;\n\nJoin us via Zoom: https://zoom.u s/meeting/register/tJwuce-vqjovHtcnbegej8x2o6ZmtA-a0tRx\n\nFor questions a nd to RSVP\, please contact \;holly@pivotingmedia.com. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /12/WJC-JewsOnScreen.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:635@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210228T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210228T160000 DTSTAMP:20210315T140013Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-virtual-dance-party-2021-02-28/ SUMMARY:WJC Virtual Dance Party DESCRIPTION:Starting December 20\, you can join us every Sunday afternoon f rom 3:00 to 4:00pm for a dance party in the comfort of your own home. Each week\, we'll have a guest DJ who will play all the songs you know and lov e\, from Big Band to Motown\, Disco to Rock\, and more! Do the Jitterbug\, dance the Electric Slide\, or listen along while you work around the hous e. All ages are welcome. Tune in and turn it up! \;\n\nMeeting ID: 821 3612 1959\nPasscode: 10543 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /11/WJC-DanceParty.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:613@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210302T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210302T180000 DTSTAMP:20210215T141242Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/uja-healing-hope/ SUMMARY:UJA Healing & Hope DESCRIPTION:It’s been one year since Covid-19 changed the landscape of th e world as we knew it.\n\nJoin us as the Jewish community gathers at this meaningful moment in time\, both to commemorate the collective loss we’v e experienced and to honor our resilience and strength.\n\nOur 30-minute p rogram will include messages of hope and healing from rabbinic leaders acr oss our community\; a memorial tribute led by Rabbi Menachem Creditor\, UJ A’s Pearl and Ira Meyer scholar-in-residence\; and music by Neshama Carl ebach\, international singer and educator\, accompanied by singers of all ages from our day schools and community centers.\n\nRegister Now\n\nLet’ s look forward to a better year with positive news on the horizon\, while remembering what truly defines who we are as a deeply committed and interc onnected community. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /02/WJC-UJA-HealingHope.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:599@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210303T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210303T210000 DTSTAMP:20210201T190108Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/making-space-spirituality-coping-and-c onnection-taught-by-rabbi-arnowitz-2021-03-03/ SUMMARY:Making Space: Spirituality\, Coping\, and Connection Taught by: Rab bi Arnowitz DESCRIPTION:Commit to yourself this winter with a 4 part micro-course on ou r spiritual growth\, acceptance\, and \;understanding. Gain clarity ab out what makes you who you are and envision in what ways you can Rourish. We \;will delve into the centuries-old Jewish mussar tradition which w as designed for everyday spiritual growth and \;especially for moments like the ones we are currently facing. Its wisdom can help us grow and be tter connect to \;ourselves\, our community and our tradition. Each we ek we will explore a different soul trait and connect it to our \;indi vidual and family journeys: Gratitude\, Humility\, Patience and Trust.&nbs p\;For parents with kids still at home.\n\nWednesday Nights from 8-9pm:&nb sp\;2/17\, 2/24\, 3/3\, 3/10\n\nZoom Info: 825 5738 0197 • \;Passcod e: 10543 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /01/WJC-MakingSpace.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:585@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210304T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210304T210000 DTSTAMP:20210122T153938Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/virtual-song-circle-2-2021-03-04/ SUMMARY:Virtual Song Circle DESCRIPTION:Join Cantors Ethan and Shoshi Levin Goldberg and members of WJC and Temple Israel Center for a song-filled half hour. We'll sing old favo rites\, learn new melodies and prepare our souls and voices for shabbat.&n bsp\;\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/86802631865\nMeeting ID: 868 0263 1865\nP asscode: TIC5780 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /09/WJC-VirtualSong.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:618@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210305T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210305T173000 DTSTAMP:20210224T020339Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-36/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Zoomy Shabbat experience! We invite WJC kids Pre- B’nei Mitzvah age to join us for our pre-Shabbat service led by Shabbat leader\, Jill Rivel\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/862059 02607\n\nMeeting ID: 862 0590 2607 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:617@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210305T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210305T173000 DTSTAMP:20210224T020208Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-33/ SUMMARY:Torah For Tots DESCRIPTION:Little ones along with their grown up are invited to join our T orah for Tots leader\, Diane Holsten for an age appropriate pre- Shabbat e xperience. Together we will sing songs\, read a special story and welcome Shabbat together.\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/87635700 464\n\nMeeting ID: 876 3570 0464\n\nWhen signing onto Zoom please have you r device labeled with our child’s name. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:623@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210306T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210306T203000 DTSTAMP:20210224T233620Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/trivia-night/ SUMMARY:Trivia Night DESCRIPTION:Get set for another fun-filled and mobs challenging trivia nigh t hosted by WJC’s Trivia master\, Bill \;Natbony. Participants will be randomly assigned to teams for a friendly 90 minutes of trivia competit ion. \;Questions will be answered through team discussion and will be on a variety of subject matters. No \;experience or preparation necess ary — just a fun night with your fellow congregants. Just log into the&n bsp\;Zoom meeting by 7:30 on March 6 to participate.\n\nZoom Meeting ID: 7 50 556 2524 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /02/WJC-TriviaNight.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:636@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210307T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210307T160000 DTSTAMP:20210315T140013Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-virtual-dance-party-2021-03-07/ SUMMARY:WJC Virtual Dance Party DESCRIPTION:Starting December 20\, you can join us every Sunday afternoon f rom 3:00 to 4:00pm for a dance party in the comfort of your own home. Each week\, we'll have a guest DJ who will play all the songs you know and lov e\, from Big Band to Motown\, Disco to Rock\, and more! Do the Jitterbug\, dance the Electric Slide\, or listen along while you work around the hous e. All ages are welcome. Tune in and turn it up! \;\n\nMeeting ID: 821 3612 1959\nPasscode: 10543 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /11/WJC-DanceParty.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:600@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210310T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210310T210000 DTSTAMP:20210201T190108Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/making-space-spirituality-coping-and-c onnection-taught-by-rabbi-arnowitz-2021-03-10/ SUMMARY:Making Space: Spirituality\, Coping\, and Connection Taught by: Rab bi Arnowitz DESCRIPTION:Commit to yourself this winter with a 4 part micro-course on ou r spiritual growth\, acceptance\, and \;understanding. Gain clarity ab out what makes you who you are and envision in what ways you can Rourish. We \;will delve into the centuries-old Jewish mussar tradition which w as designed for everyday spiritual growth and \;especially for moments like the ones we are currently facing. Its wisdom can help us grow and be tter connect to \;ourselves\, our community and our tradition. Each we ek we will explore a different soul trait and connect it to our \;indi vidual and family journeys: Gratitude\, Humility\, Patience and Trust.&nbs p\;For parents with kids still at home.\n\nWednesday Nights from 8-9pm:&nb sp\;2/17\, 2/24\, 3/3\, 3/10\n\nZoom Info: 825 5738 0197 • \;Passcod e: 10543 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /01/WJC-MakingSpace.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:619@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210312T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210312T173000 DTSTAMP:20210224T020417Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-34/ SUMMARY:Torah For Tots DESCRIPTION:Little ones along with their grown up are invited to join our T orah for Tots leader\, Jill Rivel for an age appropriate pre- Shabbat expe rience. Together we will sing songs\, read a special story and welcome Sha bbat together.\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/87635700464 \n\nMeeting ID: 876 3570 0464\n\nWhen signing onto Zoom please have your d evice labeled with our child’s name. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:620@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210312T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210312T173000 DTSTAMP:20210224T020454Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-37/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Zoomy Shabbat experience! We invite WJC kids Pre- B’nei Mitzvah age to join us for our pre-Shabbat service led by Shabbat leader\, Julie BenAvram\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/86 205902607\n\nMeeting ID: 862 0590 2607 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:604@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210314T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210314T110000 DTSTAMP:20210302T024526Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/navigating-black-jewish-conversations/ SUMMARY:Navigating Black-Jewish Conversations DESCRIPTION:Presented by SOJAC in partnership with AJC Westchester/Fairfiel d\n\nWe have another exciting conversation coming up on Sunday morning\, M arch 14 at 10:00am\, in partnership with AJC Westchester-Fairfield. \; Rabbi Noam Marans\, AJC's Director of Interreligious and Intergroup Relat ions\, will be speaking with us on \;Navigating Black-Jewish Conversat ions \;and we need your help! \; \;\n\nAmerican Jews recall fo ndly our community’s role in the Civil Rights movement in the 1950’s a nd 1960’s and the warm relationship between the organized Black and Jewi sh communities at that time. At a time when racial and ethnic tensions\, a nd hate crimes – both anti-Semitic and anti-Black – have risen to leve ls not seen in decades\, our alliance\, despite its long history\, has bec ome increasingly complex to navigate.\n\n\n\nFollowing antisemitic comment s by Nick Cannon and other Black celebrities\, Rabbi Marans befriended and conducted public dialogues with Cannon\, revealing both significant chall enges and potential pathways forward in Black-Jewish relations (see one at  \;https://www.facebook.com/AJCGlobal/videos/a-conversation-with-nick- cannon/1355781951293363/). \; The lessons learned from that experience can illuminate our perceptions of the other within each community and how best to address them\, particularly in the local context. We will discuss the hard questions\, including “How do we commit Jewishly to defeating racial injustice while confronting the demonization of Israel in the Movem ent for Black Lives platform?”\n\nWe hope that you will not only mark th is program on your calendar\, but \;help to shape it by sharing with u s the questions you'd like Rabbi Marans to discuss. \; Please reply to let Sondra and me know whether you can join us and what you hope we will cover.\n\nRegistration required: sklevy8@gmail.com\n\nJoin us via Zoom: ht tps://us02web.zoom.us/j/87399899135pwd=L1pSSIJjMmEwR1R2ZnUvNHNVUC9Bdz09\n\ nMeeting ID 873 9989 9135 • \;Password 10543\n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /02/WJC-SOJAC-Conversations.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:637@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210314T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210314T160000 DTSTAMP:20210315T140013Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-virtual-dance-party-2021-03-14/ SUMMARY:WJC Virtual Dance Party DESCRIPTION:Starting December 20\, you can join us every Sunday afternoon f rom 3:00 to 4:00pm for a dance party in the comfort of your own home. Each week\, we'll have a guest DJ who will play all the songs you know and lov e\, from Big Band to Motown\, Disco to Rock\, and more! Do the Jitterbug\, dance the Electric Slide\, or listen along while you work around the hous e. All ages are welcome. Tune in and turn it up! \;\n\nMeeting ID: 821 3612 1959\nPasscode: 10543 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /11/WJC-DanceParty.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:579@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210316T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210316T140000 DTSTAMP:20210119T182531Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/journey-with-jts-the-lovell-haggadah/ SUMMARY:Journey with JTS: The Lovell Haggadah DESCRIPTION:\n\nThe Jewish Theological Seminary \;invites you to \; Journey with JTS\, a four session learning series. Below is the third inst allment \;of the series.\n \;\nTo register\, visit https://inspire d.jtsa.edu/journey.\n\n \;\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /01/unnamed-3_01.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:651@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210316T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210316T200000 DTSTAMP:20210307T181252Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/teen-event-passover-trivia-game-night/ SUMMARY:Teen Event: Passover Trivia & Game Night DESCRIPTION:Join us for Passover Trivia &\; Games \;Tuesday\, March 16\, at 7:00pm. \;Who were the four sons? Why is there more than one t ype of matzah? Who wrote the haggadah? Join \;WJC teens online for a n ight of trivia &\; fun!\n\nMeeting ID: 868 1070 2542 • \;Passcode : 10543 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /03/WJC-TeenTriviaGraphic-A-Paisley.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:621@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210319T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210319T180000 DTSTAMP:20210305T230604Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-35/ SUMMARY:Torah For Tots DESCRIPTION:Little ones along with their grown up are invited to join our T orah for Tots leader\, Diane Holsten for an age appropriate pre- Shabbat e xperience. Together we will sing songs\, read a special story and welcome Shabbat together.\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/87635700 464\n\nMeeting ID: 876 3570 0464\n\nWhen signing onto Zoom please have you r device labeled with our child’s name. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:616@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210320T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210320T114500 DTSTAMP:20210318T142012Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/in-person-youth-services-2/ SUMMARY:In-Person Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join Religious School Teacher and Shabbat Leader\, Julie BenAvr am for youth services at WJC. Our group will meet at WJC outside (weather permitting) by the Activity Center. Pre-registration required for March 20 \, 2021 before Thursday\, March 18\, 2021 if space is available. Space is limited to 13 children. Masks and social distance required. Questions? Con tact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org\n\nhttps://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0 845ABA72FA7F49-youth2 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:549@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210321T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210321T110000 DTSTAMP:20210304T190425Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/travel-to-jewish-paris-from-the-french -revolution-to-now/ SUMMARY:Travel to Jewish Paris: From the French Revolution to Now DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by the \;World Jewry Committee and Sisterhoo d\n\nYou're invited to come on a virtual tour of Jewish Paris - live from the Marais neighborhood with our tour \;guide\, Flora! We'll learn abo ut the history of the Jews after they were expelled from France in 1394\, at \;the French Revolution\, and during the 19th century. We'll hear a bout the famous Dreyfus case\, and other \;stories of when antisemitis m was developed\, at the same time as when the Jews were assimilating in&n bsp\;France and great wealthy families became very successful in France (t he Rothschilds\, the Camondos...)\n\nWe'll also learn about\, and walk thr ough\, the history in Le Marais\, the Jewish area\, which is a beautiful&n bsp\;old part of the city. We will visit a synagogue\, see commemorative p laques which commemorate WWII\, \;and we will talk about the occupatio n of Paris\, while discovering the quaint\, narrow streets of le Marais.&n bsp\;\n\nJUST ADDED: Swing by the shul the morning of the event between 9: 00-9:30am to pick up croissants to enjoy on our "tour."\n\nPlease register in advance: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAocOuvqjkpG9XC1m6ujP2_3IYf NAUKqMBh\n\n \;\n\nFor questions\, contact holly_rosen@yahoo.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /12/WJC-JewishParis.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:622@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210321T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210321T120000 DTSTAMP:20210224T020720Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/pj-library-story-time-and-sing-along-4 / SUMMARY:PJ Library Story Time and Sing-Along DESCRIPTION:It is almost Passover! Join WJC PJ Library Story Teller\, Eilee n Fortuna\, for our PJ Library and Sing-Along on Sunday\, March 21\, 2021. All children and their grownups are welcome to join us for stories\, musi c\, and movement.\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/841071 49347?pwd=QVVPODRxbXlDWnBaWFc1K0x0UGE1dz09\n\nMeeting ID: 841 0714 9347\nP asscode: 10543\n\nFor more information please contact Aleza Kulp at (914) 698-2966 or educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-PJLibraryStoryTime-GEN.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:606@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210321T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210321T170000 DTSTAMP:20210317T194037Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/connect-to-every-voice-kol-seder-of-in clusion-for-every-voice/ SUMMARY:Connect to Every Voice: Kol Kol Seder of Inclusion for Every Voice DESCRIPTION:The pandemic has made each of us feel marginalized and isolated in a variety of ways. Feed your soul with us on \;Sunday\, March 21 f rom 3:00-5:00pm\, as we commemorate the Israelites' journey from slavery t o freedom\, and in the \;same moment free ourselves from isolation\, a nd be acknowledged and heard in our connection to each other\, to \;ou r community and to the Jewish people. All WJC friends and family are welco me! Suggested donation: $36 per family (please register below)\n**Make sur e to pick up your Seder swag bags—made special for this event!—all day Thursday\, March 18\, and before 3:00pm on Friday\, March 19 and Sunday\, March 21. You can pick up your bag in the main office lobby of the upper level parking lot. \;\nJoin us via Zoom: \;https://us02web.zoom.us /j/82009945396?pwd=MTBaSSt5RVVuTXZ5S1QyaWJrWFZiUT09\n\nMeeting ID: 820 099 4 5396 • \;Passcode: 10543\n\nFor any questions\, please email: rabb idalton@wjcenter.org\n\n \;\n\n[gravityform id="54" title="true" descr iption="true"] ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /02/WJC-KolSederInclusion-1.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:605@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210322T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210322T170000 DTSTAMP:20210305T185005Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/pj-library-model-seder/ SUMMARY:PJ Library Model Seder DESCRIPTION:\n\nWJC PJ Library is thrilled to be partnering with JKids Radi o Musical Passover Seder!\nWe have an unbelievable line up of the top arti sts in Jewish kids music including Nefesh Mountain\, Rabbi Josh Warshawsky \, Eliana Light\, Shira Kline\, Ellen Allard\, Rick Recht\, Joanie Leeds\, and Elana Jagoda!\n\nDuring this highly-interactive seder experience\, ch ildren along with a grow-up will sing traditional and contemporary songs\, tell the Passover story\, and explore the foods on the seder plate\, the blessings\, the questions\, and the highlights of the Exodus—from slaver y to freedom.\n\nDownload the home activity kit ahead of time here. \; \n\nJoin Zoom Meeting: \;https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83524510812?pwd=RVE 2WjNYc1Exenp4SUZXUlUxektDUT09\nMeeting ID: 835 2451 0812 • \;Passcod e: 10543\n\nRSVP TODAY: EDUCDIR@WJCENTER.ORG ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /02/JKids-Radio-PJ-Library-Model-Seder-3-22-21.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:614@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210323T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210323T180000 DTSTAMP:20210218T001441Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sisterhood-presents-hope-for-passover- a-cooking-class/ SUMMARY:Sisterhood presents HOPE For Passover: A Cooking Class DESCRIPTION:Join Sisterhood’s Mother/Daughter Duo\, Glenna and Annika Lee for another cooking for HOPE cooking class. All Passover-style recipes! A s we cook\, let’s learn together the ways in which we’re all connected \, from the Matzo-making Israelites of old\, to our modern day neighbors i n need of food.\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\n\nMeeting ID: 858 1254 4049 •  \;Passcode: 10543\n\nRSVP: Thewjcsisterhood@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /02/WJC-SisterhoodCookingClassHope.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:650@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210323T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210323T200000 DTSTAMP:20210307T181341Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/teen-event-bedikat-chametz-scavenger-h unt/ SUMMARY:Teen Event: Bedikat Chametz Scavenger Hunt DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, March 23\, at 7:00pm\n\nNeed a study break? Want to g et out of the house? Join WJC Teens for a scavenger hunt at WJC to Hnd\n\n chametz before Passover comes! This activity will be inside at WJC\, maske d &\; socially-distanced. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /03/WJC-TeenScavengerHunt-A-Paisley.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:601@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210324T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210324T150000 DTSTAMP:20210322T201244Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/cooking-for-hope-march/ SUMMARY:Cooking for Hope DESCRIPTION:This joint effort between SOJAC and Sisterhood encourages you t o cook a meal for our neighbors at Hope Soup Kitchen. \;Cook up a meal \, package up the meals\, and donate them to HOPE Soup Kitchen\, to feed 1 20 \;deserving and hungry people.\n\nA few things to know—\n\n Meal s should feed 10 people\n Meals can include an entree\, vegetable\, and d essert (but not required)\n Some suggestions are: \; lasagna\, mac an d cheese\, chili\, chicken\, baked ziti. \; \;\n Containers are a vailable\, if needed!\n\nThis month\, drop off will be Wednesday\, March 2 4\, at Sondra's home at 18 Sherwood Oval in Larchmont between 12:00 and 3: 00 pm when we will then deliver the food to Hope on everyone's behalf.\n\n Cooking for Hope upcoming dates: \;April 28 and May 26.\n\nPlease let us know if you are participating ahead of time! Simply email \;sklevy8 @gmail.com.\n\nQuestions can also be directed to Sondra at sklevy8@gmail.c om or 914-980-8853.\n\n \;\nAbout Hope Soup Kitchen\nWith the assistan ce and support of a host of volunteers\, HOPE opened the doors of its firs t Soup Kitchen in 1984. Since its early days\, HOPE has grown to become th e largest emergency Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen in the region. Although H OPE Community Services was founded to respond to hunger in the community\, it quickly became apparent that food was not the only thing our clients w ere lacking. Clothing\, language skills\, emotional support\, immigration services\, and other daily necessities were also needed. HOPE Community Se rvices expanded its services to meet the needs of its diverse client popul ation. To learn more\, visit www.hopecommunityservices.org. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /12/WJC-CookingforHope-March.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:615@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210324T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210324T204500 DTSTAMP:20210301T145746Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/judaica-gallery-presents-roz-chast/ SUMMARY:Judaica Gallery presents Roz Chast DESCRIPTION:Please join the Koslowe Gallery for a Zoom program with New Yor ker cartoonist Roz Chast on Wednesday\, March 24\, 2021\, at 7:45 pm for a discussion about her work and our new virtual exhibition of her cartoons\ , "Theories of Everything\," on view at www.wjcenter.org/community/judaica gallery/\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/89633711097?pwd=ZnNuYmxTRTJEMGJIeGVu eHNUSUZ5QT09\n\nMeeting ID: 896 3371 1097 • \;Passcode: 10543\n\nRSV P: \;amylevinekennedy@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /02/WJC-RozChaz.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:660@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210326T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210326T170000 DTSTAMP:20210326T021910Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-38/ SUMMARY:Torah For Tots DESCRIPTION:Little ones along with their grown up are invited to join our T orah for Tots leader\, Diane Holsten for an age appropriate pre- Shabbat e xperience. Together we will sing songs\, read a special story and welcome Shabbat together. \;\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j /87635700464\n\nMeeting ID: 876 3570 0464\n\nWhen signing onto Zoom please have your device labeled with our child’s name. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:652@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210327T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210327T104500 DTSTAMP:20210326T021957Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/in-person-youth-services-3/ SUMMARY:In-Person Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends \;for Youth Services at WJC led by Religio us School teacher\, Emily Baum. Our group will meet at WJC outside (weathe r permitting) by the Activity Center at 10:45 \;am. Parents are invite d to join the congregation for Shabbat and Passover services while the chi ldren join together for Youth Services.\n\nPre-registration required for M arch 27\, 2021 before Thursday\, March 25\, 2021 \;if space is availab le. Space is limited to 13 children. Masks and social distance required.\n \nFor questions or to register\, contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:655@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210328T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210328T104500 DTSTAMP:20210326T022037Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/in-person-youth-services-6/ SUMMARY:In-Person Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Passover with friends! \; Join WJC friends \; for Youth Services at WJC led by Hazzan Ellen Arad. Our group will meet at WJC outside (weather permitting) by the Activity Center at 10:45 \;am . Parents are invited to join the congregation for Passover services while the children join together for Youth Services.\n\nPre-registration requir ed for March 28\, 2021 before Thursday\, March 25\, 2021 \;if space is available. Space is limited to 13 children. Masks and social distance req uired.\n\nFor questions or to register\, contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter .org\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:657@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210329T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210329T104500 DTSTAMP:20210326T022949Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/in-person-youth-services-8/ SUMMARY:In-Person Youth Services DESCRIPTION:We invite WJC children in 1st - 6th grade \;to join Hazzan Ellen Arad for an age appropriate Passover service! \; Our group will meet at WJC outside (weather permitting) by the Activity Center at 10:45&n bsp\;am. Parents are invited to join the congregation for Passover service s while the children join together for Youth Services.\n\nPre-registration required for March 29\, 2021 before Thursday\, March 25\, 2021 \;if s pace is available. Space is limited to 13 children. Masks and social dista nce required.\n\nFor questions or to register\, contact Aleza at educdir@w jcenter.org\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:673@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210401T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210401T203000 DTSTAMP:20210330T135435Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/virtual-song-circle-2/ SUMMARY:Virtual Song Circle DESCRIPTION:Join Cantors Ethan and Shoshi Levin Goldberg and members of WJC and Temple Israel Center for a song-filled half hour. We'll sing old favo rites\, learn new melodies and prepare our souls and voices for shabbat.\n \nJoi us: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86802631865\nMeeting ID: 868 0263 1865 • Passcode: Menorah21 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /09/WJC-VirtualSong.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:658@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210402T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210402T173000 DTSTAMP:20210326T022130Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-36/ SUMMARY:Torah For Tots DESCRIPTION:Little ones along with their grown up are invited to join our T orah for Tots leader\, Jill Rivel for an age appropriate pre- Shabbat expe rience. Together we will sing songs\, read a special story and welcome Sha bbat together. \;\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/87 635700464\n\nMeeting ID: 876 3570 0464\n\nWhen signing onto Zoom please ha ve your device labeled with our child’s name. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:653@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210403T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210403T104500 DTSTAMP:20210326T022149Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/in-person-youth-services-4/ SUMMARY:In-Person Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends \;for Youth Services at WJC led by Shabbat leader\, Jill Rivel. Our group will meet at WJC outside (weather permitti ng) by the Activity Center at 10:45 \;am. Parents are invited to join the congregation for Shabbat and Passover services while the children join together for Youth Services.\n\nPre-registration required for April 3\, 2 021 before Thursday\, March 25\, 2021 \;if space is available. Space i s limited to 13 children. Masks and social distance required.\n\nQuestions ? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org\n\nhttps://www.signupgenius.com/go /10C0845ABA72FA7F49-youth5\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:654@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210404T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210404T104500 DTSTAMP:20210326T022209Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/in-person-youth-services-5/ SUMMARY:In-Person Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Passover with friends! \; Join WJC friends \; for Youth Services at WJC led by Shabbat leader\, Jill Rivel. \;Our gr oup will meet at WJC outside (weather permitting) by the Activity Center a t 10:45 \;am. Parents are invited to join the congregation for Passove r services while the children join together for Youth Services.\n\nPre-reg istration required for April 4\, 2021 before Thursday\, March 25\, 2021&nb sp\;if space is available. Space is limited to 13 children. Masks and soci al distance required.\n\nFor questions or to register\, contact Aleza at e ducdir@wjcenter.org\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:659@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210409T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210409T173000 DTSTAMP:20210326T022310Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-37/ SUMMARY:Torah For Tots DESCRIPTION:Little ones along with their grown up are invited to join our T orah for Tots leader\, Diane Holsten for an age appropriate pre- Shabbat e xperience. Together we will sing songs\, read a special story and welcome Shabbat together. \;\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j /87635700464\n\nMeeting ID: 876 3570 0464\n\nWhen signing onto Zoom please have your device labeled with our child’s name. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:656@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210410T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210410T104500 DTSTAMP:20210326T022413Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/in-person-youth-services-7/ SUMMARY:In-Person Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends \;for Youth Services at WJC led by Religio us School teacher and Shabbat leader\, Julie BenAvram. \;Our group wil l meet at WJC outside (weather permitting) by the Activity Center at 10:45  \;am. Parents are invited to join the congregation for Shabbat \; services while the children join together for Youth Services.\n\nPre-regis tration required for April 10\, 2021 before Thursday\, April 8\, 2021  \;if space is available. Space is limited to 13 children. Masks and social distance required.\n\nTo register: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c084 5aba72fa7f49-youth7\n\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org\n\ n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:665@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210411T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210411T100000 DTSTAMP:20210326T022453Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/virtual-yom-hashoah-commemoration/ SUMMARY:Virtual Yom HaShoah Commemoration DESCRIPTION:This year's Memorial Service\, led by Rabbi Arnowitz and  \ ;Program \;Director Mark Russ\, will begin at 10:00am and be brought t o your live from our WJC Memorial Garden via Zoom  \;(link below).\n\n Afterwards\, our guest speaker\, Dr. Mark Siegel\, will discuss "Politics in the building of the National \;Holocaust \;Museum” from 10:30 -11:30am followed by a Q+A session.\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://us02web. zoom.us/j/89479796724?pwd=RCtKQ1B4eGwyK2ViU2hUanU0Nndrdz09\n\nMeeting ID: 894 7979 6724 • \;Passcode: 10543\n\n \;\n\nDr. Siegel is the fa ther of WJC congregant Rebecca Siegel\, and comes to us in his capacity of having been instrumental in the creation of the National Holocaust Memori al Museum in Washington D.C. during the Carter Administration. This rare o pportunity offers a behind-the-scene look regarding the founding of the mu seum at a most critical time in American history. As President Carter’s representative\, Dr. Siegel also helped negotiate Egyptian President Anwar Sadat’s historical trip to Jerusalem\; but it was the sale of F 15 jets to Saudi Arabia that led to his public resignation in protest. Dr. Siegel holds a Ph.D. in political science from Northwestern University. He has d evoted his professional life to government\, politics and teaching politic al science. Among other titles\, he served as Chief of Staff in the House of Representatives\, Executive Director of the Democratic National Committ ee and Deputy Assistant to President Jimmy Carter. Hence\, his past involv ement with building a Museum which\, in signifying Never Again\, brings hi m to us to commemorate this important day of Holocaust Remembrance. Depend ing on current health guidelines\, we are hoping that our Yom Ha Shoah pro gram be a hybrid event\, including our usual brief service held outside th e Memorial\, where perhaps a limited number of people can attend in person and also hear Dr. Siegel as well as on Zoom. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /03/WJC-YomHaShoah2021-copy.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:674@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210415T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210415T193000 DTSTAMP:20210415T025918Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/celebrate-yom-haatzmaut-with-song-and- dance/ SUMMARY:Celebrate Yom Ha'atzmaut with Song and Dance DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Yom Ha'atzmaut (Israel Independence Day) with Cantor s Ethan Goldberg\, Shoshi Levin Goldberg\, and friends from Temple Israel Center.\n\n**RAIN UPDATE** We will do all aspects of the Yom Ha'atmaut eve nt online and NOT outside at WJC.\nThe event has two parts\, each with its own Zoom link.\n\nFrom 7:30-8:30\, Shmulik Gov Ari will lead zoom dancing at the following link:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/89506247895?pwd=YlZ1V0x Bcko2N2hTYXYxZWJGbEFvZz09\nMeeting ID: 895 0624 7895 • Passcode: 10543\ n\nAt 8:30\, Cantor Levin Goldberg and I will lead singing at the followin g link (usual Song Circle link):\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/86802631865\ nPassword: Menorah21 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /04/WJC-SOngDance2.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:661@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210416T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210416T173000 DTSTAMP:20210326T022555Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-39/ SUMMARY:Torah For Tots DESCRIPTION:Little ones along with their grown up are invited to join our T orah for Tots leader\, Jill Rivel for an age appropriate pre- Shabbat expe rience. Together we will sing songs\, read a special story and welcome Sha bbat together. \;\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/87 635700464\n\nMeeting ID: 876 3570 0464\n\nWhen signing onto Zoom please ha ve your device labeled with our child’s name. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:670@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210417T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210417T104500 DTSTAMP:20210326T021529Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/in-person-youth-services-9/ SUMMARY:In-Person Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends \;for Youth Services at WJC led by Religio us School teacher and Shabbat leader\, Julie BenAvram. \;Our group wil l meet at WJC outside (weather permitting) by the Activity Center at 10:45  \;am. Parents are invited to join the congregation for Shabbat \; services while the children join together for Youth Services. \; \ ;\n\nPre-registration required for April 17\, 2021 before Thursday\, April 15\, 2021 \;if space is available. Space is limited to 15 children. M asks and social distance required.\n\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educdir@ wjcenter.org\n\nTo Register: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0845ABA72F A7F49-youth9 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:649@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210418T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210418T103000 DTSTAMP:20210407T234049Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/israeli-movie-tel-aviv-on-fire-with-dr -elissa-nelson/ SUMMARY:Israeli Movie: Tel Aviv on Fire with Dr. Elissa Nelson DESCRIPTION:Join the Israel Committee for a presentation on the Israeli Mov ie\, "Tel Aviv on Fire" given by Dr. Elissa Nelson Sunday\, April 18\, at 10:30am. Find out about this funny Llm directed by Sameh Zoabi\, starring Lubna Azabal and Kais Nashif.\n\nA few movie clips will be shown. If you can\, please view it ahead of time on Amazon Prime (free for subscribers and a small fee for those not subscribed.) This film can be viewed with En glish subtitles.\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/873613608 73?pwd=VWN1eXZ3Qnl2bjRoalU2YWFDaWd1dz09\n\nMeeting ID: 873 6136 0873 •  Passcode: 10543\nWatch Trailer\n\n \;\nAbout Dr. Nelson\nElissa H. Nel son\, Ph.D.\, is an Associate Professor in the Communication Arts and Sci ences Department at Bronx Community College\, City University of New York. She has published work on 1980s Hollywood\, digital distribution\, soundt racks\, and teen films\, and her current research focuses on the media ind ustries\, genre studies\, and representations of youth. She is the author of The Breakfast Club: John Hughes\, Hollywood\, and the Golden Age of th e Teen Film\, part of the Cinema and Youth Cultures series from Routledge . Her work has appeared in journals and anthologies including Cinema Jour nal\, Creative Industries Journal\, and Connected Viewing: Selling\, St reaming\, and Sharing Media in the Digital Era. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /03/Screen-Shot-2021-03-05-at-5.38.47-PM.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:668@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210418T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210418T110000 DTSTAMP:20210416T025126Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/pj-library-story-time-and-sing-along-5 / SUMMARY:PJ Library Story Time and Sing-Along DESCRIPTION:Join WJC PJ Library Story Teller\, Eileen Fortuna\, for our PJ Library and Sing-Along. All children and their grownups are welcome to joi n us for stories\, music\, and movement.\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting https://us02 web.zoom.us/j/86766026259?pwd=VnpOd2ViejBXSVJ6R1Z5VFdQbXhDUT09 \n\nMeeting ID: 867 6602 6259 Passcode: 10543 \n\nFor more information\, please conta ct Aleza Kulp at 914-698-2966 or educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-PJLibraryStoryTime-GEN.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:695@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210423T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210423T173000 DTSTAMP:20210419T135215Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-40/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Little ones along with their grown-up are invited to join our T orah for Tots leader\, Diane Holsten for an age-appropriate pre-Shabbat ex perience. Together we will sing songs\, read a special story\, and welcome Shabbat together. \n\nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87635 700464\n\nMeeting ID: 876 3570 0464\n\nWhen signing onto Zoom please have your device labeled with our child’s name. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:671@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210424T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210424T104500 DTSTAMP:20210326T021826Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/in-person-youth-services-10/ SUMMARY:In-Person Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends \;for Youth Services at WJC led by Shabbat leader\, Jill Rivel. \;Our group will meet at WJC outside (weather pe rmitting) by the Activity Center at 10:45am. Parents are invited to join t he congregation for Shabbat \;services while the children join togethe r for Youth Services. \; \;\n\nPre-registration required for April 24\, 2021 before Thursday\, April 22\, 2021 \;if space is available. Space is limited to 15 children. Masks and social distance required.\n\nQu estions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org\n\nTo Register: https://www .signupgenius.com/go/10C0845ABA72FA7F49-youth10 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:667@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210425T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210425T100000 DTSTAMP:20210326T022832Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/how-one-westchester-synagogue-saved-a- life/ SUMMARY:How One Westchester Synagogue Saved a Life DESCRIPTION:Presented by the \;World Jewry Committee\n\nHosted by Rabbi Jeffrey Arnowitz and moderated by Holly Rosen Fink\n\nIn 2017\, Rabbi Aar on Brusso of Mount Kisco’s Congregation Bet Torah\, led a communal effor t to bring \;back their deported custodian\, Armando Rojas. Rojas had been deported by ICE to Mexico after living \;and working in America f or more than twenty years. Rojas was eventually readmitted into the United  \;States\, but it was not easy getting him back. This was partly due to the bravery and determination of \;Rabbi Brusso and members of his congregation. Come hear Rabbi Brusso outline this unusual journey.\n\nAaro n Brusso is the rabbi of Congregation Bet Torah in Mount Kisco\, NY. Mount Kisco is home to many \;new immigrants from Latin America\, and Rabbi Brusso has been a leading supporter and partner with \;local organiza tions such as Neighbors Link\, which seeks to strengthen the community thr ough the \;healthy integration of immigrants.\n\nIn 2017\, he led a co alition of groups in organizing the Mount Kisco March and Rally for Our Im migrant \;Neighbors. In 2018\, he led a communal effort to bring back Bet Torah’s deported custodian Armando \;Rojas. In addition to pasto ring\, preaching\, teaching and leading in the Bet Torah community\, Rabbi  \;Brusso is also an oecer and on the Executive Council of his profess ional organization\, the Rabbinical \;Assembly. He is a Senior Rabbini c Fellow of the Shalom Hartman Institute.\n\nPlease register in advance: h ttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIlcuyupjgtE93UWuu6gyC1d6U2OLs2YJ lv ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /03/WJC-SynagogueSavedLife.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:669@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210425T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210425T130000 DTSTAMP:20210330T002540Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/family-nature-walk/ SUMMARY:Family Nature Walk DESCRIPTION:Family Nature Walk \nSunday\, April 25\, 2020 1:00pm \nSheldrak e Environmental Center\, 685 Weaver Street\, Larchmont \n\nFamilies with c hildren in Kindergarten through 3rd grade are invited to join us on a Shem a sensory walk. As we walk along the nature trail through diverse habitats \, we will recite and discuss the Shema\, one of our most meaningful daily prayers. Along with our sense of hearing\, we will also use our other sen ses to experience nature. Join WJC member and naturalist Gail Koller for t his spiritual and fun outdoor program. Please note that the program is lim ited to 15 total participants\, masks are required\, and we will do a cont actless temperature check for each participant. The Sheldrake Environmenta l Center’s building is closed and bathroom facilities are not available. \n\nAny questions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org \n\nTo register p lease visit: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0845ABA72FA7F49-wjcfamily1 \n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /03/WJC-FamilyNatureWalk-April.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:565@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210427T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210427T193000 DTSTAMP:20210326T022928Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wine-women-torah-did-i-marry-my-mother -in-law/ SUMMARY:Wine\, Women & Torah: Did I marry my mother in law? DESCRIPTION:Sisterhood presents\nWine Women &\; Torah: Did I marry my mo ther in law?\nHow Ruth and Naomi can save our marriages and \;mend our relations\nRabbi Linda Goldberg has spent the past seven decades of her l ife pushing barriers and making waves in \;this world. With her incred ible uplifting spirit and wisdom\, Rabbi Goldberg will take us on a journe y back \;to the powerful and enduring story of Naomi and Ruth\, mother in law and daughter in law\, and work with \;us to examine the ways i n which their story relates to our own lives today. Join us for this intro spective\, \;community-building\, supportive learning session!\n\nRSVP : \;Thewjcsisterhood@gmail.com\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\n\nMeeting ID: 546 676 0947 • \;Passcode: crimson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /12/WJC-Sisterhood-Marriage.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:602@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210428T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210428T150000 DTSTAMP:20210415T165902Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/cooking-for-hope-april/ SUMMARY:Cooking for Hope DESCRIPTION:This joint effort between SOJAC and Sisterhood encourages you t o cook a meal for our neighbors at Hope Soup Kitchen. Cook up a meal\, pa ckage up the meals\, and donate them to HOPE Soup Kitchen\, to feed 120 d eserving and hungry people.\n\nA few things to know—\n\n Meals should f eed 10 people\n Meals can include an entree\, vegetable\, and dessert (bu t not required)\n Some suggestions are:  lasagna\, mac and cheese\, chil i\, chicken\, baked ziti.\n Containers are available\, if needed!\n\nThis month\, drop off will be Wednesday\, April 28\, at Sondra's home at 18 Sh erwood Oval (both in Larchmont) between 12:00 and 3:00 pm when we will the n deliver the food to Hope on everyone's behalf.\n\nCooking for Hope upcom ing dates: May 26.\n\nPlease let us know if you are participating ahead o f time! Simply email sklevy8@gmail.com.\n\nQuestions can also be directed to Sondra at sklevy8@gmail.com or 914-980-8853.\n\n \;\nAbout Hope So up Kitchen\nWith the assistance and support of a host of volunteers\, HOPE opened the doors of its first Soup Kitchen in 1984. Since its early days\ , HOPE has grown to become the largest emergency Food Pantry and Soup Kitc hen in the region. Although HOPE Community Services was founded to respond to hunger in the community\, it quickly became apparent that food was not the only thing our clients were lacking. Clothing\, language skills\, emo tional support\, immigration services\, and other daily necessities were a lso needed. HOPE Community Services expanded its services to meet the need s of its diverse client population. To learn more\, visit www.hopecommunit yservices.org. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /12/WJC-CookingforHope-April.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:580@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210429T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210429T203000 DTSTAMP:20210119T182837Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/journey-with-jts-megillat-ruth-the-tor ah-of-kindness/ SUMMARY:Journey with JTS: Megillat Ruth & the Torah of Kindness DESCRIPTION:\n\nThe Jewish Theological Seminary \;invites you to \; Journey with JTS\, a four session learning series. Below is the fourth ins tallment \;of the series.\n \;\nTo register\, visit https://inspir ed.jtsa.edu/journey.\n\n \;\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /01/unnamed-3_01.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:672@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210429T201500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210429T201500 DTSTAMP:20210429T141906Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/virtual-song-circle/ SUMMARY:In-Person Song Circle DESCRIPTION:RAIN UPDATE!\n\nThursday\, April 29\n8:15-9:00 pm\nSpecial Lag B'Omer Edition\n\nJoin the Temple Israel Center and the Westchester Jewish Center communities for a song circle\, led by Cantors Shoshi and Ethan Le vin Goldberg. We will build community through song\, both by learning new melodies and practicing more familiar tunes.\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/ 86802631865\nPassword: Menorah21 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /03/WJC-SongCircle.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:678@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210501T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210501T114500 DTSTAMP:20210411T190927Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/in-person-youth-services-11/ SUMMARY:In-Person Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC led by Shabbat leade r\, Julie BenAvram. Our group will meet at WJC outside (weather permitting ) by the Activity Center at 10:45am. Parents are invited to join the congr egation for Shabbat services while the children join together for Youth Se rvices.\n\nPre-registration required for May 1\, 2021 before Thursday\, Ap ril 29\, 2021 if space is available. Space is limited to 14 children. Mask s and social distance required.\n\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjc enter.org\n\nhttps://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0845ABA72FA7F49-youth11 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:676@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210501T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210501T114500 DTSTAMP:20210411T190954Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/in-person-torah-for-tots/ SUMMARY:In-Person Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for o ur service led by Shabbat leader\, Jill Rivel.  We will sing Shabbat song s\, celebrate friendship and enjoy learning about Shabbat.\n\nOur group wi ll meet at WJC outside (weather permitting) in the lower ECC playground ar ea at 10:45am. This program is geared towards ECC age children through Kin dergarten.\n\nPre-registration required for May 1\, 2021 before Thursday\, April 29\, 2021 if space is available. Space is limited to 5 families. Pl ease remember all children need to be accompanied by a grown up. Masks and social distance required.\n\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter .org\n\nhttps://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0845ABA72FA7F49-torah ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:552@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210502T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210502T110000 DTSTAMP:20210321T151743Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/atisemitism-brexit-and-coronavirus-an- abc-of-uk-jewish-public-policy/ SUMMARY:Antisemitism\, Brexit and Coronavirus: An ‘ABC’ of UK Jewish Pu blic Policy DESCRIPTION:Presented by \;World Jewry Committee\n\nHear from Phil Rose nberg\, the Public Affairs Director of the Board of Deputies of British Je ws\, on key \;community public policy issues affecting the UK Jewish c ommunity.\n\nThis session will go beyond the ‘ABC’ issues to discuss t he implications of Israel’s peace accords\; \;threats to freedom of religion and belief across the world\; and a look at the UK Jewish communi ty’s \;response to topics like the murder of George Floyd and the CO P26 Climate Change Conference.\n\nPhil Rosenberg is Director of Public Aff airs at the Board of Deputies of British Jews – the national \;repre sentative body of the UK Jewish community – founded in 1760. A recognize d leader in interfaith \;relations in the UK\, Phil previously ran a M uslim-Jewish dialogue group at Oxford University before \;becoming the Executive Director of the Faiths Forum for London. Since 2014 he has been Co-Chair of the \;Faiths Leaders Forum in the London Borough of Camde n\, where he also served as an elected local \;councillor until 2018\, representing the Labour Party. Phil is married to the wonderful Frances\, and in his \;spare time enjoys languages\, running and reading.\n\nRo senberg will be interviewed by WJC members \;Jacques Steinberg\, autho r and former NYT journalist\, \; and Brian Fink\, born in the UK.\n\nR egister to join us: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZckdeqrrD8pH 9DH0whmDbi5qzFZK-fUXSFk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /12/WJC-ABCofUK.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:663@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210502T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210502T203000 DTSTAMP:20210427T170045Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/saul-and-rubys-holocaust-band-film-zoo m-interview/ SUMMARY:Saul and Ruby's Holocaust Survivor Band Film & Zoom interview DESCRIPTION:\n\nHolocaust Learning and World Jewry Committees present\nSaul and Ruby’s Holocaust Survivor Band\nNot long ago\, The Streiker Center (Temple Emanuel\, NYC) hosted over 6\,000 participants for a documentary and Zoom interview showcasing the film “Saul and Ruby’s Holocaust Band .” and now our congregation can meet Saul and Ruby too!\n\nSaul Dreier\ , 96\, drummer\, and Ruby Sosnowicz 92\, accordion\, are musicians and Hol ocaust Survivors with an insatiable lust for life. Like many after the wa r\, they moved to America\, started careers and families\, grew old\, and retired to Florida… This could well have been the last chapter in their lives\, but it wasn’t.\n\nWhen documentarian director\, Tod Lending me t them six years ago\, they had just formed ”The Holocaust Survivor Ban d\,” the only one of its kind. The film details how their life stories l ed up to this unusual union. Their dream was to perform in Poland\, thei r homeland\, where they endured unimaginable trauma during the Holocaust. Then and now\, their mission is to spread a message of peace at a time wh en anti Semitism is dangerously on the rise and toxic intolerance is spre ading throughout the world. It is through their music that Saul and Ruby have harnessed their own healing as they inspire us with their resilience .\n\nAt no cost to the congregation\, the film\, “Saul and Ruby’s Surv ivor Holocaust Band” will be available for viewing prior to the program . The event itself will be a ZOOM interview with Saul and Ruby along with director\, Tod Lending.\nTo receive information about the film and our Zo om event\, please register below:\n[gravityform id="59" title="false" desc ription="false"] ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /03/WJC-SaulAndRuby.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:662@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210504T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210504T203000 DTSTAMP:20210322T132731Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/discussion-on-al-schwimmer-hero-of-a-w ing-and-a-prayer/ SUMMARY:Discussion on Al Schwimmer: Hero of "A Wing and a Prayer" DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Israel Committee\n\nThe Israel Committee of th e Westchester Jewish Center presents a film and discussion Tuesday\, May&n bsp\;4 at 7:30pm: \;The Americans Who Helped Create Israel’s Air For ce By Overcoming the Arms Blockade to Help Israel \;Win the War for It s Statehood.\n\n \;\n\nPART I: Watch the film by Boaz Dvir that tells the remarkable story of Al Schwimmer\, the unassuming TWA flight \;eng ineer\, who assembled a group of American pilots on a dangerous mission: a cquire and smuggle \;airplanes and arms to rescue the new state of Isr ael\, when it was attacked after announcing its \;statehood. After the war\, this remarkable man developed Israel Aircraft Industries\, IAI. Dav id Ben Gurion \;referred to Al as “the greatest gift America gave Is rael.”\n\nWatch the film at no charge using this link or view it on Amaz on Prime.\n\nPART II: Zoom meeting one-hour presentation \;and discuss ion by Marvin Klemow followed by Q and A \;Marvin Klemow worked for Is rael Aircraft Industries (Now Israel Aerospace Industries) from 1969 to&nb sp\;2017. Hired by IAI’s founder and president\, Al Schwimmer\, he was p roud to be one of the second group of \;“Al’s boys.” Marvin was responsible for IAI’s activities within the US Government\, working with the \;highest government officials in both the USA and Israel. He was interviewed by Mike Wallace on 60 \;minutes and has testified before Congress. At a memorial service for Schwimmer\, he said\, “There are&nbs p\;dreamers and visionaries. Visionaries make their dreams come true. Al S chwimmer was truly a \;visionary.”\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting: \;https ://us02web.zoom.us/j/87385187401?pwd=MG9uN0lOYkFsSDFvK0FFYW11Mnd1dz09\n\nM eeting ID: 873 8518 7401 • \;Passcode: 10543 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /03/WJC-WingAndaPrayer.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:697@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210505T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210505T193000 DTSTAMP:20210426T185645Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/meet-the-new-jts-chancellor-shuly-rubi n-schwartz/ SUMMARY:Meet the New JTS Chancellor\, Shuly Rubin Schwartz DESCRIPTION:Meet the New JTS Chancellor\, Shuly Rubin Schwartz\nWednesday\ , May 5\, at 7:30pm\n\nChancellor Shuly Schwartz will discuss building Jew ish community and inspiring Jewish life. How do we nurture Jewish communit y that is deep and lasting? How do Jewish text and tradition offer meaning to modern Jews? She will be in dialogue with Rabbi Gordon Tucker\, Vice C hancellor for Religious Life and Engagement\n\nTo register\, visit https:/ /inspired.jtsa.edu/event/journey-with-jts/e319410 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /01/unnamed-3_01.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:694@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210506T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210506T180000 DTSTAMP:20210419T121411Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/discussion-of-caste-the-origins-of-our -discontent-by-isabelle-wilkerson/ SUMMARY:Discussion of Caste: The Origins of Our Discontent by Isabelle Wilk erson DESCRIPTION:Presented by SOJAC + RTA: Read-Talk-Act Social Justice Book Gro up\nThe RTA Book group will discuss the first half of the book we are all talking about\, Caste: The Origins of Our Discontent\, by Isabel Wilkerso n. Pastor Jim O’Hanlon will lead the discussion focusing on issues of r ace through the lens of Wilkerson’s book.\n\nTo receive the Zoom login credentials to attend this engaging discussion\, please contact Sharon Si lver at sraplata@msn.com\n\nAbout Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents\n Poetically written and brilliantly researched\, Caste invites us to discov er the inner workings of an American hierarchy that goes far beyond the co nfines of race\, class\, or gender.\nA book steeped in empathy and insight \, Caste explores\, through layered analysis and stories of real people\, the structure of an unspoken system of human ranking and reveals how our l ives are still restricted by what divided us centuries ago.\n“Modern-day caste protocols\,” Wilkerson writes\, “are often less about overt att acks or conscious hostility. They are like the wind\, powerful enough to k nock you down but invisible as they go about their work.”\nWilkerson rig orously defines eight pillars that underlie caste systems across civilizat ions\, including divine will\, heredity\, and dehumanization. She document s the parallels with two other hierarchies in history\, those of India and of Nazi Germany\, and no reader will be left without a greater understand ing of the price we all pay in a society torn by artificial divisions.\n “The hierarchy of caste is not about feelings or morality\,” Wilkerson writes. “It is about power — which groups have it and which do not. ”\nBefore its release\, the Chicago Tribune declared that Caste “shoul d be at the top of every American’s reading list." Dwight Garner\, the c hief critic of The New York Times\, called Caste “an instant American cl assic and almost certainly the keynote nonfiction book of the American cen tury thus far.”\nUpon publication\, Oprah Winfrey announced that Caste w as her Summer 2020 pick for Oprah’s Book Club and proclaimed it “the m ost essential...the most necessary-for-all-humanity book that I have chose n.” ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /04/WJC-CasteBookDiscussion.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:696@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210506T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210506T203000 DTSTAMP:20210506T144012Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/lag-bomer-with-wjc-teens/ SUMMARY:Lag B'Omer with WJC Teens! DESCRIPTION:Light a fire\, eat some s’mores\, and learn about the Jewish holiday of Lag B’Omer. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!\n\nThis ev ent will be held at the Arnowitz family residence\, outdoors. For the addr ess\, please RSVP to rabbidalton@wjcenter.org. Remember to bring your mask s and remain socially distanced. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /04/WJC-TeenLagBomerEvent-REV2.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:691@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210507T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210507T190000 DTSTAMP:20210419T113457Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rhythm-ruach-11/ SUMMARY:Rhythm & Ruach DESCRIPTION:Rhythm and Ruach returns! Join us on Friday\, May 7\, at 7:00pm outside at WJC for an instrumental Kabbalat Shabbat and voices-only Ma'a riv service. Feel free to bring blankets or chairs to sit as a family on the lawn\, or join us on the patio. Registration required to attend in per son\, or join us from anywhere by Zoom. Social distancing protocols will be in place.\n\nJoin us via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85321758615?p wd=enpJblZHVGd1S1JkZkcwMGFWbnUydz09\n\nMeeting ID: 853 2175 8615 • Pass code: 10543\nIf you are attending in-person\, please register below.\n[gra vityform id="63" title="false" description="false"] ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /08/WJC-RhythmRuach2018.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:677@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210508T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210508T114500 DTSTAMP:20210411T191124Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/in-person-torah-for-tots-2/ SUMMARY:In-Person Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for o ur service led by Shabbat leader\, Diane Holsten.  We will sing Shabbat s ongs\, celebrate friendship and enjoy learning about Shabbat.\n\nOur group will meet at WJC outside (weather permitting) in the lower ECC playground area at 10:45am. This program is geared towards ECC age children through Kindergarten.\n\nPre-registration required for May 8\, 2021 before Thursda y\, May 6\, 2021 if space is available. Space is limited to 5 families. Pl ease remember all children need to be accompanied by a grown up. Masks and social distance required.\n\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter .org\n\nhttps://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0845ABA72FA7F49-torah1 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:679@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210508T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210508T114500 DTSTAMP:20210503T134730Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/in-person-youth-services-12/ SUMMARY:In-Person Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC led by Shabbat leade r\, Jill Rivel. Our group will meet at WJC outside (weather permitting) by the Activity Center at 10:45am.\nParents are invited to join the congrega tion for Shabbat services while the children join together for Youth Servi ces.\n\nPre-registration required for May 8\, 2021 before Thursday\, May 6 \, 2021 if space is available. Space is limited to 14 children. Masks and social distance required.\n\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter. org\n\nhttps://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0845aba72fa7f49-youth12 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:700@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210511T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210511T190000 DTSTAMP:20210504T023644Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/learn-create-discuss-with-wjc-teens/ SUMMARY:Learn\, Create\, Discuss with WJC Teens DESCRIPTION:Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: Demons\, Dybbuks\, and Witches in Jewish Imagination. Does the Torah talk about the supernatura l? Did the rabbis believe that demons had chicken feet? Do we still believ e in this sort of thing today? Join WJC Teens to learn\, create\, and dis cuss. Outside at WJC. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /05/WJC-LearnCreateDiscuss-2.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:681@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210515T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210515T114500 DTSTAMP:20210411T191609Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/in-person-torah-for-tots-3/ SUMMARY:In-Person Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for o ur service led by Shabbat leader\, Betty Moallem.  We will sing Shabbat s ongs\, celebrate friendship and enjoy learning about Shabbat.\n\nOur group will meet at WJC outside (weather permitting) in the lower ECC playground area at 10:45am. This program is geared towards ECC age children through Kindergarten.\n\nPre-registration required for May 15\, 2021 before Thursd ay\, May 13\, 2021 if space is available. Space is limited to 5 children a long with their grown up. Masks and social distance required.\n\nQuestions ? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org\n\nhttps://www.signupgenius.com/go /10C0845ABA72FA7F49-torah2 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:685@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210515T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210515T114500 DTSTAMP:20210411T191350Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/in-person-youth-services-13/ SUMMARY:In-Person Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC led by Shabbat leade r\, Julie BenAvram. Our group will meet at WJC outside (weather permitting ) by the Activity Center at 10:45am. Parents are invited to join the congr egation for Shabbat services while the children join together for Youth Se rvices.\n\nPre-registration required for May 15\, 2021 before Thursday\, M ay 13\, 2021 if space is available. Space is limited to 14 children. Masks and social distance required.\n\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjce nter.org\n\nhttps://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0845ABA72FA7F49-youth13 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:675@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210516T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210516T100000 DTSTAMP:20210405T164724Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/family-nature-walk-2/ SUMMARY:Family Nature Walk DESCRIPTION:Family Nature Walk \nSunday\, May 16\, 2020 10:00am \nSheldrake Environmental Center\, 685 Weaver Street\, Larchmont \n\nFamilies with ch ildren in 4th through 7th grade are invited to join us on a tree walk. As we walk along the nature trail\, we will learn to identify different tree species\, discuss their importance in the ecosystem\, and reflect on why t he Torah is called “The Tree of Life.” Socially distanced\, hands on\, interactive games will be part of this very special experience led by WJC member and naturalist Gail Koller. Please note that the program is limite d to 14 total participants\, masks are required\, and we will do a contact less temperature check for each participant. The Sheldrake Environmental C enter’s building is closed and bathroom facilities are not available.\n\ nAny questions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org \n\nTo register plea se visit: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0845ABA72FA7F49-wjcfamily2\n\ n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /03/WJC-FamilyNatureWalk.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:680@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210516T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210516T114500 DTSTAMP:20210411T191738Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/pj-library-story-time-and-sing-along-o utdoors-at-wjc/ SUMMARY:PJ Library Story Time and Sing Along Outdoors at WJC DESCRIPTION:Little ones along with a grown up are invited to our Shavuot PJ Library Story Time and Sing Along at WJC. Our program will meet outside ( weather permitting) at WJC from 11:00-11:45am. We invite everyone to join PJ Library Story Teller\, Eileen Fortuna and song leaders from Tkiya. An event not to be missed.\n\nParticipants will be asked to bring their own p icnic blanket for their individual family. Masks are required and everyone will be asked to remain at a social distance at all times.\n\nPre-registr ation is required for this event. Questions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjce nter.org\n\nhttps://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0845ABA72FA7F49-pjlibrary ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-PJLibraryStoryTime-GEN.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:693@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210516T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210516T193000 DTSTAMP:20210419T115725Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/tikkun-leil-shavuot/ SUMMARY:Tikkun Leil Shavuot DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Shavuot as we did at Sinai—encamped outdoors! From 7:30pm midnight we will enjoy a series of shiurim (Torah lessons) from te achers within our community. We will gather outdoors in the courtyard und er a canopy for a fun and meaningful night of learning to bring in Shavuot .\n\nJoin us via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83746773725?pwd=VWpJMFltd lp4ckdXMXQ1bEt3M1kyQT09\nPlease RSVP by filling out the information below. \n[gravityform id="66" title="false" description="false"] ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /04/WJC-Tikkun-Leil-Shavuot.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:688@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210517T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210517T114500 DTSTAMP:20210411T191924Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/in-person-youth-services-14/ SUMMARY:In-Person Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Shavuot with WJC friends! Join us for Youth Services led by Shabbat leader\, Julie BenAvram. Our group will meet at WJC outside (weather permitting) by the Activity Center at 10:45 am. Parents are invi ted to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the children join together for Youth Services.\n\nPre-registration required for May 17\, 202 1 before Thursday\, May 13\, 2021 if space is available. Space is limited to 14 children. Masks and social distance required.\n\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org\n\nhttps://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0845AB A72FA7F49-youth14 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:690@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210517T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210517T104500 DTSTAMP:20210412T132203Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/in-person-torah-for-tots-7/ SUMMARY:In-Person Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for o ur service led by Shabbat leader\, Betty Moallem.  We will sing Shabbat s ongs\, celebrate friendship and enjoy learning about Shabbat.\n\nOur group will meet at WJC outside (weather permitting) in the lower ECC playground area at 10:45am. This program is geared towards ECC age children through Kindergarten.\n\nPre-registration required for May 15\, 2021 before Thurs day\, May 13\, 2021 if space is available. Space is limited to 5 children along with their grown up. Masks and social distance required.\n\nQuestion s? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org\n\nhttps://www.signupgenius.com/g o/10C0845ABA72FA7F49-torah2 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:689@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210518T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210518T114500 DTSTAMP:20210411T192220Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/in-person-youth-services-15/ SUMMARY:In-Person Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Shavuot with WJC friends! Join us for Youth Services led by Shabbat leader\, Julie BenAvram. Our group will meet at WJC outside (weather permitting) by the Activity Center at 10:45am. Parents are invit ed to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the children join t ogether for Youth Services.\n\nPre-registration required for May 18\, 2021 before Thursday\, May 13\, 2021 if space is available. Space is limited t o 14 children. Masks and social distance required.\n\nQuestions? Contact A leza at educdir@wjcenter.org\n\nhttps://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0845ABA 72FA7F49-youth15 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:684@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210518T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210518T114500 DTSTAMP:20210411T192057Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/in-person-torah-for-tots-4/ SUMMARY:In-Person Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Shavuot at WJC! Children along with their grown up ar e invited to join us for our service led by Shabbat leader\, Betty Moallem .  We will sing holiday songs\, celebrate friendship and enjoy learning a bout the holiday of Shavuot.\n\nOur group will meet at WJC outside (weathe r permitting) in the lower ECC playground area at 10:45am. This program is geared towards ECC age children through Kindergarten.\n\nPre-registration required for May 18\, 2021 before Thursday\, May 13\, 2021 if space is av ailable. Space is limited to 5 children along with their grown up. Masks a nd social distance required.\n\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcent er.org\n\nhttps://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0845ABA72FA7F49-torah4 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:686@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210522T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210522T114500 DTSTAMP:20210411T192515Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/in-person-youth-services-16/ SUMMARY:In-Person Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC led by Shabbat leade r\, Julie BenAvram. Our group will meet at WJC outside (weather permitting ) by the Activity Center at 10:45am. Parents are invited to join the congr egation for Shabbat services while the children join together for Youth Se rvices.\n\nPre-registration required for May 22\, 2021 before Thursday\, M ay 20\, 2021 if space is available. Space is limited to 14 children. Masks and social distance required.\n\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjce nter.org\n\nhttps://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0845ABA72FA7F49-youth16 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:682@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210522T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210522T114500 DTSTAMP:20210411T192336Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/in-person-torah-for-tots-5/ SUMMARY:In-Person Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for o ur service led by Shabbat leader\, Diane Holsten.  We will sing Shabbat s ongs\, celebrate friendship and enjoy learning about Shabbat.\n\nOur group will meet at WJC outside (weather permitting) in the lower ECC playground area at 10:45am. This program is geared towards ECC age children through Kindergarten.\n\nPre-registration required for May 22\, 2021 before Thursd ay\, May 20\, 2021 if space is available. Space is limited to 5 children a long with their grown up. Masks and social distance required.\n\nQuestions ? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org\n\nhttps://www.signupgenius.com/go /10C0845ABA72FA7F49-torah5 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:666@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210523T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210523T100000 DTSTAMP:20210321T153944Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/hearts-of-hope-for-cham/ SUMMARY:Hearts of Hope for CHAM DESCRIPTION:A great way for WJC families to perform a mitzvah together! Tog ether\, we will paint hearts to give hope \;and show kindness to child ren at the Children's Hospital at Montefiore. We'll be painting outdoors a t WJC.\n\nSign up now: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0845ABA72FA7F49- wjcfamily ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /03/WJC-HeartsofHope-2021.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:709@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210523T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210523T100000 DTSTAMP:20210510T134116Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/welcome-isaac-herzog-of-the-jewish-age ncy/ SUMMARY:“Welcome” Isaac Herzog of the Jewish Agency DESCRIPTION:Exclusive Israel Briefing from Jerusalem with Isaac Herzog: Sun day\, May 23\, 10-11 am. Join UJA-Federation and Larchmont Temple for an i nsider’s look at Israel with Isaac Herzog\, chair of the Jewish Agency f or Israel. Mr. Herzog will be live from Jerusalem\, in conversation with U JA President Amy A.B. Bressman. Together they’ll explore the impact of t he pandemic in Israel\, ties between Israel and American Jews\, aliyah and more and take questions. Register here. \nIsaac Herzog\nIsaac Herzog is t he chair of the Jewish Agency for Israel\, a UJA partner. He is the son of the sixth president of Israel\, Chaim Herzog\; grandson of Israel's first chief rabbi\, Yitzhak Isaac HaLevi Herzog\; and nephew of Israel's former Foreign Minister Abba Eban.\n\nMr. Herzog was appointed chair of the Exec utive of The Jewish Agency for Israel in June 2018. Before entering his po sition at The Jewish Agency\, Mr. Herzog served as member of Knesset since 2003. He served as the chair of the Israeli Labor Party since 2013\, as w ell as the Knesset opposition leader.\n\nIn 2015\, Mr. Herzog was a front- runner to win the election for Israel’s prime minister. He led the allia nce between the Labor Party and the Hatnua Party to create Israel’s larg est center-left political party and was the leading candidate to unseat Pr ime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the national elections.\n\nOver the pas t 15 years\, Mr. Herzog has held several ministerial posts: minister of Ho using and Construction\; minister of Tourism\; minister of Diaspora Affair s\, Society\, and the Fight Against Anti-Semitism\; minister of Welfare an d Social Services\, as well as being a member of the Security Cabinet. He also served as government secretary and as the Government of Israel coordi nator for the provision of humanitarian aid to Gaza\, 2008 – 2009.\n\nBe fore entering politics\, Mr. Herzog was a senior partner at the law firm o f Herzog\, Fox &\; Ne’eman. He lives in Tel Aviv with his wife\, Mich al. They have three sons. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /05/Isaac_Herzog.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:699@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210523T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210523T130000 DTSTAMP:20210521T141058Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sheldrake-cleanup-with-wjc-teens/ SUMMARY:Sheldrake Cleanup with WJC Teens DESCRIPTION:Looking for a way to give back\, get outside\, and be with frie nds? Join WJC Teens for a cleanup of the Sheldrake Environmental Center.\ n\nParticipants should wear long pants\, high socks\, and boots for mud/w ater. They should consider applying bug spray before they arrive. We as k that participants bring their own gardening/work gloves if possible. All participants are required to wear masks. We will hold the event in the ra in but not if there's lightning/thunder.\n\nCars should come in at 687 We aver Street and park there (or drop off) and Sheldrake staff will meet th e group at the potting shed\, the white building on the right.\n\nParti cipants must bring the completed health waiver included here signed by a parent.\n\nRSVP required: rabbidalton@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /05/WJC-SheldrakeCleanup.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:624@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210523T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210523T180000 DTSTAMP:20210521T134610Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/2021-spring-gala/ SUMMARY:2021 Spring Gala DESCRIPTION:We invite our entire community to join us Sunday\, May 23\, at 5:00pm as we gather on Zoom to celebrate Cindy and Ben Golub and the sign ificant role they have played in our WJC community. We will also be presen ting a special tribute to our COVID Task Force\, who have been instrumenta l in keeping our community safe.\n\nJoin us via Zoom: https://us02web.zoo m.us/j/85657111107?pwd=QWlsaXBZcnpOOVV2Uk9LTjVkb0t5UT09 \n\nMeeting ID: 85 6 5711 1107 • Passcode: 204148\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n  \;\n CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:664@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210525T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210525T203000 DTSTAMP:20210318T010844Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/mom-ing-in-the-time-of-a-pandemic-with -author-and-wjc-member-risa-seelenfreund/ SUMMARY:“Mom-ing” in the time of a Pandemic With Author and WJC Member Risa Seelenfreund DESCRIPTION:Presented by the WJC Sisterhood\n\nJoin us\, Support once anoth er\, Commiserate Together as we Zoom meet with author and WJC member\,&nbs p\;Risa Seelenfreund to discuss her newly released book\, Sacred Summer.&n bsp\;Sacred Summer is an account of Seelenfreund’s use of simple resilie nce tools during the challenging \;summer of 2020. COVID-19 was raging \, children were home\, business was slow\, and anxiety was high. \;Th e author\, like many others\, struggled. Through humorous and heartfelt pe rsonal anecdotes\, she \;documents how she worked to increase her resi lience to make managing life a little easier. She did not \;endure tra gedy - just inconvenience\, stress\, annoyance\, and worry. Resilience is not restricted to \;catastrophe though\, and everyone can beneMt from enhancing their ability to rebound from difficult \;situations. Seelen freund demonstrates that small changes in perspective\, behavior\, and act ion can make \;a deep impact on one’s life. She shares tools and wor ksheets\, as well as specific examples and \;resources\, that make the book suitable for everyone wanting to build resilience in their own life. \n\nRisa Seelenfreund is an executive coach\, business trainer\, and devot ed mom. She lives in New York with \;her husband\, two children\, and a pair of guinea pigs. Sacred Summer is her first book.\n\nPlease RSVP: Th ewjcsisterhood@gmail.com\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting: \;https://us02web.zoom. us/j/84546514271?pwd=Yy9Ednd3bjdBaC92YWE5RGhjRE5VUT09\n\nMeeting ID: 845 4 651 4271 • \;Passcode: 10543 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /03/WJC-Sisterhood-Moming.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:603@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210526T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210526T110000 DTSTAMP:20210515T012221Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/cooking-for-hope-may/ SUMMARY:Cooking for Hope DESCRIPTION:This joint effort between SOJAC and Sisterhood encourages you t o cook a meal for our neighbors at Hope Soup Kitchen. Cook up a meal\, pa ckage up the meals\, and donate them to HOPE Soup Kitchen\, to feed 120 d eserving and hungry people.\n\nA few things to know—\n\n Meals should f eed 10 people\n Meals can include an entree\, vegetable\, and dessert (bu t not required)\n Some suggestions are:  lasagna\, mac and cheese\, chil i\, chicken\, baked ziti.\n Containers are available\, if needed!\n\nThis month\, drop off will be Wednesday\, May 26\, at Sondra's home at 18 Sher wood Oval (both in Larchmont) between 9:00 and 11:00am when we will then d eliver the food to Hope on everyone's behalf. For questions\, please conta ct 914-980-8853.\n\nPlease let us know if you are participating ahead of time! Simply email sklevy8@gmail.com.\n\nQuestions can also be directed t o Sondra at sklevy8@gmail.com or 914-980-8853.\n\n \;\nAbout Hope Soup Kitchen\nWith the assistance and support of a host of volunteers\, HOPE o pened the doors of its first Soup Kitchen in 1984. Since its early days\, HOPE has grown to become the largest emergency Food Pantry and Soup Kitche n in the region. Although HOPE Community Services was founded to respond t o hunger in the community\, it quickly became apparent that food was not t he only thing our clients were lacking. Clothing\, language skills\, emoti onal support\, immigration services\, and other daily necessities were als o needed. HOPE Community Services expanded its services to meet the needs of its diverse client population. To learn more\, visit www.hopecommunitys ervices.org. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /12/WJC-CookingforHope-MAY.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:869@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210527T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210527T220000 DTSTAMP:20210829T164010Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/israeli-dance-at-wjc-2021-05-27/ SUMMARY:Israeli Dance at WJC DESCRIPTION:Please join us for Israeli dancing at WJC in Mamaroneck with wo rld-renowned teacher and choreographer Shmulik Gov Ari\, Thursday nights from 7:30 to 10:00pm. The fee is $15.00 per person. Must be vaccinated an d masks are required at this time. Drop-ins are welcome.\n\nPlease RSVP to  Mamaromarc@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /05/WJC-IsraelDance-NEW.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:687@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210529T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210529T114500 DTSTAMP:20210411T192638Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/in-person-youth-services-17/ SUMMARY:In-Person Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC led by Shabbat leade r\, Julie BenAvram. Our group will meet at WJC outside (weather permitting ) by the Activity Center at 10:45am. Parents are invited to join the congr egation for Shabbat services while the children join together for Youth Se rvices.\n\nPre-registration required for May 29\, 2021 before Thursday\, M ay 27\, 2021 if space is available. Space is limited to 14 children. Masks and social distance required.\n\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjce nter.org\n\nhttps://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0845ABA72FA7F49-youth17 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:683@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210529T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210529T114500 DTSTAMP:20210411T192814Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/in-person-torah-for-tots-6/ SUMMARY:In-Person Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for o ur service led by Shabbat leader\, Jill Rivel.  We will sing Shabbat song s\, celebrate friendship and enjoy learning about Shabbat.\n\nOur group wi ll meet at WJC outside (weather permitting) in the lower ECC playground ar ea at 10:45am. This program is geared towards ECC age children through Kin dergarten.\n\nPre-registration required for May 29\, 2021 before Thursday\ , May 27\, 2021 if space is available. Space is limited to 5 children alon g with their grown up. Masks and social distance required.\n\nQuestions? C ontact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org\n\nhttps://www.signupgenius.com/go/10 C0845ABA72FA7F49-torah6 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:714@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210531T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210706T090000 DTSTAMP:20210609T013656Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/little-libraries-summer-book-drive-for -disadvantaged-children/ SUMMARY:Little Libraries Summer Book Drive for Children in At-Risk Communit ies DESCRIPTION:Donate gently used books to stock over sixty Little Libraries t hroughout NYC for at-risk toddlers through teens. Put books in kids' hand s this summer!\n\nYour barely used children's books will help HEALTH for Y outh\, led by public scholar Heather Butts (JD\, MPH\, MA)\, stock Little Libraries- "take a book\, leave a book" stands in lower-income neighborh oods\, including public housing developments and police precincts\, to enc ourage reading and build social trust.\n\nFrom May 31 to July 6\, drop yo ur favorite gently used clean kids' books with no rips or tears\, in mark ed bins at WJC (by the Sanctuary\, the coatroom\, and the office). Books s hould be secular in nature.\n\nThis is a great project to involve the whol e family in choosing loved but no longer read books to share with kids in NYC through the Little Libraries.\n\nQuestions? Comments? Contact Howard Husock\, hhusock@gmail.com\, who initiated this terrific project\, or Sha ron Silver\, sraplata@msn.com\; Sondra Levy\, sklevy8@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /05/WJC-BookDrive.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:870@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210603T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210603T220000 DTSTAMP:20210829T164010Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/israeli-dance-at-wjc-2021-06-03/ SUMMARY:Israeli Dance at WJC DESCRIPTION:Please join us for Israeli dancing at WJC in Mamaroneck with wo rld-renowned teacher and choreographer Shmulik Gov Ari\, Thursday nights from 7:30 to 10:00pm. The fee is $15.00 per person. Must be vaccinated an d masks are required at this time. Drop-ins are welcome.\n\nPlease RSVP to  Mamaromarc@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /05/WJC-IsraelDance-NEW.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:710@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210604T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210604T190000 DTSTAMP:20210604T142633Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rhythm-ruach-12/ SUMMARY:Rhythm & Ruach DESCRIPTION:Join us outside at WJC for an instrumental Kabbalat Shabbat and voices-only Ma’ariv service. Bring blankets or chairs to sit as a fami ly on the lawn\, or sit on the provided chairs. In case there's rain\, ple ase join us inside in the gym\, where we will sit socially distanced in th e round. Or\, join us from anywhere by Zoom. Social distancing protocols will be in place.\n\nJoin us via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/814198180 07?pwd=VE1VNWlPSnhYTTJTWmJZRDgxOVlTZz09\n\nMeeting ID: 814 1981 8007 •  Passcode: 10543 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /08/WJC-RhythmRuach2018.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:701@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210605T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210605T104500 DTSTAMP:20210504T023828Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/in-person-torah-for-tots-8/ SUMMARY:In-Person Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for o ur service led by Shabbat leader\, Jill Rivel.  We will sing Shabbat song s\, celebrate friendship and enjoy learning about Shabbat.\n\nOur group wi ll meet at WJC outside (weather permitting) in the lower ECC playground ar ea at 10:45 am. This program is geared towards ECC age children through K indergarten.\n\nPre-registration required for June 5\, 2021 no later than Thursday\, June 3\, 2021 if space is available. Space is limited to 5 chil dren along with their grown up. Masks and social distance required.\n\nQue stions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org\n\nhttps://www.signupgenius. com/go/10C0845ABA72FA7F49-torah7 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:707@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210605T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210605T104500 DTSTAMP:20210504T024741Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/in-person-youth-services-20/ SUMMARY:In-Person Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC led by Shabbat lead er\, Julie BenAvram. Our group will meet at WJC outside (weather permitti ng) by the Activity Center at 10:45 am. Parents are invited to join the c ongregation for Shabbat services while the children join together for You th Services.\n\nPre-registration required for June 5\, 2021 no later than June 3\, 2021 if space is available. Space is limited to 14 children. Mas ks and social distance required.\n\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wj center.org\n\nhttps://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0845ABA72FA7F49-youth18 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:715@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210606T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210606T193000 DTSTAMP:20210524T204412Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/border-report-%e2%80%a8children-in-nee d-with-wjci/ SUMMARY:Border Report: 
Children in Need with WJCI DESCRIPTION:The World Jewry Committee invites you to join the Westchester J ewish Coalition for Immigration (WJCI) for a county-wide Zoom program enti tled "Border Report: Children in Need\," highlighting the plight of immigr ant children impacted by the situation at the southern border on Sunday\, June 6\, at 7:30pm.\nYou will hear eyewitness testimony and get expert adv ice from key leaders about what they and their organizations are doing to provide humanitarian assistance to children at the border and their famili es. Each speaker will highlight concrete steps that Westchester residents can take to support these children and their families in their journey to a new life in the U.S. Speakers will include: Rabbi Shoshi Levin Goldberg from Temple Israel Center in White Plains\, Andrea Rudnick from Team Brown sville\, Eddie Chavez Calderon from Arizona Jews for Justice\, Bertha M. R odriguez\, Esq. from Community Resource Center in Mamaroneck\, and Marti M ichael\, Scarsdale resident\, from Grannies Respond/Abuelas Responden.\n\n Ways to lend a hand include: \n\n Assisting asylum seekers at the bus sta tion or airport.\n Organizing collection and fundraising drives. Purchasi ng supplies.\n Urging elected officials to support programs and legislati on on behalf of asylum seekers.\n\nWe will also hear about other ways to h elp children from the border living right here in our community at the Abb ott House in Irvington and Children’s Village in Dobbs Ferry.\n\nAll are welcome to join and can register for this Zoom event at https://bit.ly/3v 163Y2.  Please email Holly Rosen Fink with questions at wjciorg@gmail.com .  ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /05/WJC-ChildreninNeed.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:712@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210606T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210606T203000 DTSTAMP:20210520T025418Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/scotch-study-2/ SUMMARY:Scotch & Study DESCRIPTION:Please join us Sunday\, June 6\, at 8:30pm for a Brotherhood Sc otch &\; Study at Rabbi Arnowitz's backyard.\n\nTopic: Israel and other relevant topics\n\nFeel free to bring some Scotch (not mandatory) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /05/WJC-BrotherhoodScotch.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:751@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210607T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210607T190000 DTSTAMP:20210604T014428Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/community-unity-gathering-westchester- stands-united-against-anti-semitism-and-hate/ SUMMARY:Community Unity Gathering- Westchester Stands United Against Anti-S emitism and Hate DESCRIPTION:The Westchester Jewish Council is proud to coordinate with UJA- Federation of New York and in partnership with our member organizations a community Unity Gathering\, Westchester Stands United Against Anti-Semitis m and Hate outdoors at the JCC Mid-Westchester along with our partner orga nizations\, Anti-Defamation League (ADL)\, AJC Westchester/Fairfield\, the Holocaust &\; Human Rights Education Center and the JCC Mid-Westcheste r.\nPlease register here\, https://tinyurl.com/wad7yk72\n\nFor a list of s ponsoring organizations please visit\, http://www.wjcouncil.org\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /06/wjc-communitygatheringjune21-page-001.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:871@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210610T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210610T220000 DTSTAMP:20210829T164010Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/israeli-dance-at-wjc-2021-06-10/ SUMMARY:Israeli Dance at WJC DESCRIPTION:Please join us for Israeli dancing at WJC in Mamaroneck with wo rld-renowned teacher and choreographer Shmulik Gov Ari\, Thursday nights from 7:30 to 10:00pm. The fee is $15.00 per person. Must be vaccinated an d masks are required at this time. Drop-ins are welcome.\n\nPlease RSVP to  Mamaromarc@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /05/WJC-IsraelDance-NEW.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:706@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210612T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210612T104500 DTSTAMP:20210504T024645Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/in-person-youth-services-19/ SUMMARY:In-Person Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC led by Shabbat lead er\, Julie BenAvram. Our group will meet at WJC outside (weather permitti ng) by the Activity Center at 10:45 am. Parents are invited to join the c ongregation for Shabbat services while the children join together for You th Services.\n\nPre-registration required for June 12\, 2021 no later than June 10\, 2021 if space is available. Space is limited to 14 children. M asks and social distance required.\n\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educdir@ wjcenter.org\n\nhttps://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0845ABA72FA7F49-youth19 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:703@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210612T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210612T104500 DTSTAMP:20210504T024034Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/in-person-torah-for-tots-10/ SUMMARY:In-Person Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for o ur service led by Shabbat leader\, Diane Holsten.  We will sing Shabbat s ongs\, celebrate friendship and enjoy learning about Shabbat.\n\nOur group will meet at WJC outside (weather permitting) in the lower ECC playground area at 10:45 am. This program is geared towards ECC age children throug h Kindergarten.\n\nPre-registration required for June 12\, 2021 no later t han June 10\, 2021 if space is available. Space is limited to 5 children a long with their grown up. Masks and social distance required.\n\nQuestions ? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org\n\nhttps://www.signupgenius.com/go /10C0845ABA72FA7F49-torah8 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:692@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210613T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210613T150000 DTSTAMP:20210419T114917Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/covid-19-where-do-we-go-from-here/ SUMMARY:COVID-19: Where Do We Go From Here? DESCRIPTION:Presented by the J.O.Y. Club\nJune 13 is the first event of the J.O.Y. Club. We are pleased that the WJC COVID Task Force has allowed in -person meetings with masks and distancing. Appropriately\, we are pleased to have Dr. Howard Leaf as the speaker. Howard is the epidemiologist at the VA New York Harbor Healthcare System where he helped develop the hosp ital COVID-19 policy. He also serves on the WJC COVID-19 Task Force.\n\nOn e year ago (July 2020) Dr. Leaf addressed us as the Pandemic was just begi nning to soar. Now here we are one year later. The Pandemic is still with us. Howard will discuss where we stand today\, what the future looks lik e\, and importantly\, now that we are vaccinated\, what can we do and not do in our personal lives and in our WJC lives.\n\nPlease join us as we re joice in getting together face-to-face once again. This is truly a JOYous occasion.\nTo RSVP\, please fill out the information below.\n[gravityform id="65" title="false" description="false"]\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /04/WJC-JOYCLUB.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:732@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210613T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210613T150000 DTSTAMP:20210610T163421Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/celebrate-wjc-high-school-seniors/ SUMMARY:End-of-Year Celebration for All Teens and Congratulations Class of 2021! DESCRIPTION:Join WJC Teens outside as we celebrate the end of the school ye ar and honor the graduating class of 2021. Come say hello and enjoy fun sn acks!\n\nSeniors\, be sure to pick up some special sweet treats! All teens welcome! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /06/WJC-CelebrateSeniors2.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:872@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210617T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210617T220000 DTSTAMP:20210829T164010Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/israeli-dance-at-wjc-2021-06-17/ SUMMARY:Israeli Dance at WJC DESCRIPTION:Please join us for Israeli dancing at WJC in Mamaroneck with wo rld-renowned teacher and choreographer Shmulik Gov Ari\, Thursday nights from 7:30 to 10:00pm. The fee is $15.00 per person. Must be vaccinated an d masks are required at this time. Drop-ins are welcome.\n\nPlease RSVP to  Mamaromarc@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /05/WJC-IsraelDance-NEW.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:716@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210619T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210619T100000 DTSTAMP:20210607T152234Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shabbat-yoga-saturday/ SUMMARY:Shabbat Yoga Saturday DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to join together and gather outdoors (weather-p ermitting) for a spiritual\, physically active\, and relaxing Shabbat yoga experience. Robin Wald will lead us in an inspiring infusion of Jewish wi sdom\, yoga and movement\, meditation\, and relaxation. Please bring your own mat and water bottle.\n\nSocial distancing rules will be followed. Rob in is vaccinated\, and anyone who is unvaccinated will be required to wear a mask during the class. We greatly look forward to practicing yoga toget her again! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /05/WJC-ShabbatYoga.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:702@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210619T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210619T104500 DTSTAMP:20210504T023930Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/in-person-torah-for-tots-9/ SUMMARY:In-Person Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for o ur service led by Shabbat leader\, Diane Holsten.  We will sing Shabbat s ongs\, celebrate friendship and enjoy learning about Shabbat.\n\nOur group will meet at WJC outside (weather permitting) in the lower ECC playground area at 10:45 am. This program is geared towards ECC age children throug h Kindergarten.\n\nPre-registration required for June 19\, 2021 no later t han June 17\, 2021 if space is available. Space is limited to 5 children a long with their grown up. Masks and social distance required.\n\nQuestions ? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org\n\nhttps://www.signupgenius.com/go /10C0845ABA72FA7F49-torah9 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:705@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210619T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210619T104500 DTSTAMP:20210504T024523Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/in-person-youth-services-18/ SUMMARY:In-Person Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC led by Shabbat lead er\, Julie BenAvram. Our group will meet at WJC outside (weather permitti ng) by the Activity Center at 10:45 am. Parents are invited to join the c ongregation for Shabbat services while the children join together for You th Services.\n\nPre-registration required for June 19\, 2021 no later than June 17\, 2021 if space is available. Space is limited to 14 children. M asks and social distance required.\n\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educdir@ wjcenter.org\n\nhttps://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0845ABA72FA7F49-youth20 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:711@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210623T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210623T110000 DTSTAMP:20210524T170553Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/cooking-for-hope/ SUMMARY:Cooking for Hope DESCRIPTION:This joint effort between SOJAC and Sisterhood encourages you t o cook a meal for our neighbors at Hope Soup Kitchen. Cook up a meal\, pa ckage up the meals\, and donate them to HOPE Soup Kitchen\, to feed 120 d eserving and hungry people.\n\nA few things to know—\n\n Meals should f eed 10 people\n Meals can include an entree\, vegetable\, and dessert (bu t not required)\n Some suggestions are:  lasagna\, mac and cheese\, chil i\, chicken\, baked ziti.\n Containers are available\, if needed!\n\nThis month\, drop off will be Wednesday\, June 23\, at Sondra's home at 18 She rwood Oval (both in Larchmont) between 9:00 and 11:00am when we will then deliver the food to Hope on everyone's behalf.\n\nPlease let us know if yo u are participating ahead of time! Simply email sklevy8@gmail.com.\n\nQue stions can also be directed to Sondra at sklevy8@gmail.com or 914-980-8853 .\n\n \;\nAbout Hope Soup Kitchen\nWith the assistance and support of a host of volunteers\, HOPE opened the doors of its first Soup Kitchen in 1984. Since its early days\, HOPE has grown to become the largest emergenc y Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen in the region. Although HOPE Community Serv ices was founded to respond to hunger in the community\, it quickly became apparent that food was not the only thing our clients were lacking. Cloth ing\, language skills\, emotional support\, immigration services\, and oth er daily necessities were also needed. HOPE Community Services expanded it s services to meet the needs of its diverse client population. To learn mo re\, visit www.hopecommunityservices.org. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /05/WJC-CookingforHope-June.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:873@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210624T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210624T220000 DTSTAMP:20210829T164010Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/israeli-dance-at-wjc-2021-06-24/ SUMMARY:Israeli Dance at WJC DESCRIPTION:Please join us for Israeli dancing at WJC in Mamaroneck with wo rld-renowned teacher and choreographer Shmulik Gov Ari\, Thursday nights from 7:30 to 10:00pm. The fee is $15.00 per person. Must be vaccinated an d masks are required at this time. Drop-ins are welcome.\n\nPlease RSVP to  Mamaromarc@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /05/WJC-IsraelDance-NEW.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:704@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210626T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210626T104500 DTSTAMP:20210622T152526Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/in-person-torah-for-tots-11/ SUMMARY:In-Person Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Children along with a grown up are invited to join us for our f irst PJ Library Shabbat led by musical leaders from Tkiya!\n\nOur group wi ll meet at WJC outside (weather permitting) in the lower ECC playground ar ea at 10:45 am. This program is geared towards ECC age children through K indergarten.\n\nPre-registration required for June 26\, 2021 no later than June 24\, 2021 if space is available. Space is limited to 5 children alon g with their grown up. Masks and social distance required.\n\nQuestions? C ontact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org\n\nhttps://www.signupgenius.com/go/10 C0845ABA72FA7F49-torah10 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:708@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210626T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210626T104500 DTSTAMP:20210621T154743Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/in-person-youth-services-21/ SUMMARY:In-Person Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC led by Shabbat lead er\, Julie BenAvram. Our group will meet at WJC outside (weather permitti ng) by the Activity Center at 10:45 am. Parents are invited to join the c ongregation for Shabbat services while the children join together for You th Services.\n\nPre-registration required for June 26\, 2021 no later than June 24\, 2021 if space is available. Space is limited to 14 children. M asks and social distance required.\n\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educdir@ wjcenter.org\n\nhttps://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0845aba72fa7f49-youth21 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:874@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210701T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210701T220000 DTSTAMP:20210829T164010Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/israeli-dance-at-wjc-2021-07-01/ SUMMARY:Israeli Dance at WJC DESCRIPTION:Please join us for Israeli dancing at WJC in Mamaroneck with wo rld-renowned teacher and choreographer Shmulik Gov Ari\, Thursday nights from 7:30 to 10:00pm. The fee is $15.00 per person. Must be vaccinated an d masks are required at this time. Drop-ins are welcome.\n\nPlease RSVP to  Mamaromarc@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /05/WJC-IsraelDance-NEW.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:741@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210703T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210703T114500 DTSTAMP:20210621T155014Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-41/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Children along with their grown-up are invited to join us for o ur Torah for Tots service.  We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friend ship and enjoy learning about Shabbat.  Our group will meet at WJC outsid e (weather permitting) in the lower ECC playground area at 10:45 am. This program is geared towards ECC-age children through Kindergarten.  \n\nPl ease remember all children need to be accompanied by a grown-up.  Familie s will be asked to sit at a social distance\, wear masks\, and all safety protocols will be enforced.\n\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcente r.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:746@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210703T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210703T114500 DTSTAMP:20210701T173929Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-38/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC. Our group will meet at WJC outside (weather permitting) by the Activity Center at 10:45 am. P arents are invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the children join together for Youth Services.\n\nThis program is geared towa rds children in 1st - 6th grade.\n\nChildren will be asked to sit at a soc ial distance and all safety protocols will be enforced.\n\nQuestions? Cont act Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:875@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210708T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210708T220000 DTSTAMP:20210829T164010Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/israeli-dance-at-wjc-2021-07-08/ SUMMARY:Israeli Dance at WJC DESCRIPTION:Please join us for Israeli dancing at WJC in Mamaroneck with wo rld-renowned teacher and choreographer Shmulik Gov Ari\, Thursday nights from 7:30 to 10:00pm. The fee is $15.00 per person. Must be vaccinated an d masks are required at this time. Drop-ins are welcome.\n\nPlease RSVP to  Mamaromarc@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /05/WJC-IsraelDance-NEW.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:742@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210710T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210710T114500 DTSTAMP:20210621T155454Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-42/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Children along with their grown-up are invited to join us for o ur Torah for Tots service.  We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friend ship and enjoy learning about Shabbat.  Our group will meet at WJC outsid e (weather permitting) in the lower ECC playground area at 10:45 am. This program is geared towards ECC-age children through Kindergarten.  \n\nPl ease remember all children need to be accompanied by a grown-up.  Familie s will be asked to sit at a social distance\, wear masks\, and all safety protocols will be enforced.\n\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcente r.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:747@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210710T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210710T114500 DTSTAMP:20210701T173948Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-39/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC. Our group will meet at WJC outside (weather permitting) by the Activity Center at 10:45 am. P arents are invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the children join together for Youth Services.\n\nThis program is geared towa rds children in 1st - 6th grade.\n\nChildren will be asked to sit at a soc ial distance and all safety protocols will be enforced.\n\nQuestions? Cont act Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:876@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210715T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210715T220000 DTSTAMP:20210829T164010Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/israeli-dance-at-wjc-2021-07-15/ SUMMARY:Israeli Dance at WJC DESCRIPTION:Please join us for Israeli dancing at WJC in Mamaroneck with wo rld-renowned teacher and choreographer Shmulik Gov Ari\, Thursday nights from 7:30 to 10:00pm. The fee is $15.00 per person. Must be vaccinated an d masks are required at this time. Drop-ins are welcome.\n\nPlease RSVP to  Mamaromarc@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /05/WJC-IsraelDance-NEW.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:743@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210717T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210717T114500 DTSTAMP:20210621T155823Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-43/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Children along with their grown-up are invited to join us for o ur Torah for Tots service.  We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friend ship and enjoy learning about Shabbat.  Our group will meet at WJC outsid e (weather permitting) in the lower ECC playground area at 10:45 am. This program is geared towards ECC-age children through Kindergarten.  \n\nPl ease remember all children need to be accompanied by a grown-up.  Familie s will be asked to sit at a social distance\, wear masks\, and all safety protocols will be enforced.\n\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcente r.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:748@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210717T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210717T114500 DTSTAMP:20210701T174010Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-40/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC. Our group will meet at WJC outside (weather permitting) by the Activity Center at 10:45 am. P arents are invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the children join together for Youth Services.\n\nThis program is geared towa rds children in 1st - 6th grade.\n\nChildren will be asked to sit at a soc ial distance and all safety protocols will be enforced.\n\nQuestions? Cont act Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:877@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210722T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210722T220000 DTSTAMP:20210829T164010Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/israeli-dance-at-wjc-2021-07-22/ SUMMARY:Israeli Dance at WJC DESCRIPTION:Please join us for Israeli dancing at WJC in Mamaroneck with wo rld-renowned teacher and choreographer Shmulik Gov Ari\, Thursday nights from 7:30 to 10:00pm. The fee is $15.00 per person. Must be vaccinated an d masks are required at this time. Drop-ins are welcome.\n\nPlease RSVP to  Mamaromarc@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /05/WJC-IsraelDance-NEW.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:752@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210723T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210723T190000 DTSTAMP:20210628T014505Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rhythm-ruach-13/ SUMMARY:Rhythm & Ruach DESCRIPTION:Join us outside at WJC for an instrumental Kabbalat Shabbat and voices-only Ma’ariv service. Bring blankets or chairs to sit as a famil y on the lawn\, or sit on the provided chairs. We will gather in the Gym i n case of rain. Or join us from anywhere by Zoom.\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom. us/j/86997522673?pwd=WFpUZEMyWlBtYmFnSy9UU1pCYnhUdz09 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /08/WJC-RhythmRuach2018.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:744@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210724T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210724T114500 DTSTAMP:20210621T160052Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-44/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Children along with their grown-up are invited to join us for o ur Torah for Tots service.  We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friend ship and enjoy learning about Shabbat.  Our group will meet at WJC outsid e (weather permitting) in the lower ECC playground area at 10:45 am. This program is geared towards ECC-age children through Kindergarten.  \n\nPl ease remember all children need to be accompanied by a grown-up.  Familie s will be asked to sit at a social distance\, wear masks\, and all safety protocols will be enforced.\n\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcente r.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:749@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210724T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210724T114500 DTSTAMP:20210621T155914Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-41/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC. Our group will meet at WJC outside (weather permitting) by the Activity Center at 10:45 am. P arents are invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the children join together for Youth Services.\n\nThis program is geared towa rds children in 1st - 6th grade.\n\nWe ask that children pre-register for our service as space is limited. Children will be asked to sit at a social distance and all safety protocols will be enforced.\n\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:713@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210725T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210725T150000 DTSTAMP:20210714T203159Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/the-j-o-y-club-wjc-and-the-war-on-terr or/ SUMMARY:The J.O.Y. Club: WJC And The War on Terror DESCRIPTION:In 1990\, Rabbi Kahane was assassinated in NYC by the notorious terrorist El Sayyid Nosair. Nosair was acquitted of the murder on techni calities. Our own WJC member\, Roger Stavis\, Esq\, defended Nosair at his trial. Please join us to listen to Roger tell us about that defense and t o answer such questions as ”How can you defend a known terrorist?”\n\n Roger is a partner in the law firm of Mintz and Gold\, LLP\, where his pra ctice area is Criminal Law. He has written numerous articles and is a Geor ge Washington University Law School Trustee Scholar. He has been selected annually as a “Super Lawyer” since 2007.\n\nA pizza party will follow the presentation!\n\nIf you cannot attend this event in-person you have th e option to join via zoom. Please click here or enter in the meeting ID and passcode when prompted.\n\nMeeting ID: 813 5902 6191 • Passcode: 10543\n\n \;\n\nRegister by filling out the information below:\n\n[gra vityform id="75" title="false" description="false"] ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /05/WJC-JOYCLUB-war.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:765@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210728T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210728T110000 DTSTAMP:20210723T014050Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/cooking-for-hope-july/ SUMMARY:Cooking for Hope (July) DESCRIPTION:Cooking for Hope continues on Wednesday\, July 28.\n\nWe have j ust been informed that the Soup Kitchen needs us all to cook the same item so everyone receiving a meal will get the same thing. We are suggesting t hat we all make lasagna. Please remember that they prefer that there is me at in the dish. If you would like to make it vegetarian\, please add plant protein (impossible burger\, beyond burger\, Boca crumbles\, etc). If you can make a vegetable and dessert\, they would appreciate it but it is not mandatory.\n\nEach night in the soup kitchen (M-F) they serve 60-100 clie nts two servings of dinner and a packaged lunch for the following day. We realize people may be away but please try to participate if possible as th e need is still great. Drop off is from 9:00-11:00 am at 18 Sherwood Oval\ , Larchmont. Please let me know if you need to make other arrangements.\n\ nPlease contact Sondra at sklevy8@gmail.com or 914-980-8853 with any quest ions.\nAbout Hope Soup Kitchen\nWith the assistance and support of a host of volunteers\, HOPE opened the doors of its first Soup Kitchen in 1984. S ince its early days\, HOPE has grown to become the largest emergency Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen in the region. Although HOPE Community Services wa s founded to respond to hunger in the community\, it quickly became appare nt that food was not the only thing our clients were lacking. Clothing\, l anguage skills\, emotional support\, immigration services\, and other dail y necessities were also needed. HOPE Community Services expanded its servi ces to meet the needs of its diverse client population. To learn more\, vi sit www.hopecommunityservices.org. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /12/WJC-CookingforHope.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:878@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210729T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210729T220000 DTSTAMP:20210829T164010Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/israeli-dance-at-wjc-2021-07-29/ SUMMARY:Israeli Dance at WJC DESCRIPTION:Please join us for Israeli dancing at WJC in Mamaroneck with wo rld-renowned teacher and choreographer Shmulik Gov Ari\, Thursday nights from 7:30 to 10:00pm. The fee is $15.00 per person. Must be vaccinated an d masks are required at this time. Drop-ins are welcome.\n\nPlease RSVP to  Mamaromarc@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /05/WJC-IsraelDance-NEW.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:750@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210731T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210731T114500 DTSTAMP:20210701T174047Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-42/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC. Our group will meet at WJC outside (weather permitting) by the Activity Center at 10:45 am. P arents are invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the children join together for Youth Services.\n\nThis program is geared towa rds children in 1st - 6th grade.\n\nChildren will be asked to sit at a soc ial distance and all safety protocols will be enforced.\n\nQuestions? Cont act Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:745@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210731T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210731T114500 DTSTAMP:20210621T160308Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-45/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Children along with their grown-up are invited to join us for o ur Torah for Tots service.  We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friend ship and enjoy learning about Shabbat.  Our group will meet at WJC outsid e (weather permitting) in the lower ECC playground area at 10:45 am. This program is geared towards ECC-age children through Kindergarten.  \n\nPl ease remember all children need to be accompanied by a grown-up.  Familie s will be asked to sit at a social distance\, wear masks\, and all safety protocols will be enforced.\n\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcente r.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:879@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210805T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210805T220000 DTSTAMP:20210829T164010Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/israeli-dance-at-wjc-2021-08-05/ SUMMARY:Israeli Dance at WJC DESCRIPTION:Please join us for Israeli dancing at WJC in Mamaroneck with wo rld-renowned teacher and choreographer Shmulik Gov Ari\, Thursday nights from 7:30 to 10:00pm. The fee is $15.00 per person. Must be vaccinated an d masks are required at this time. Drop-ins are welcome.\n\nPlease RSVP to  Mamaromarc@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /05/WJC-IsraelDance-NEW.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:763@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210806T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210806T190000 DTSTAMP:20210806T145049Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rhythm-ruach-14/ SUMMARY:Rhythm & Ruach DESCRIPTION:Join us on the patio outside at WJC for an instrumental Kabbala t Shabbat and voices-only Ma’ariv service.  We will gather in the gym i n case of rain. Or join us from anywhere by Zoom.\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom. us/j/84748601390?pwd=bHlnT21hdk1xTThERFY0aTNjMzlMZz09 \n\nMeeting ID: 847 4860 1390 Passcode: 10543 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /08/WJC-RhythmRuach2018.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:733@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210807T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210807T114500 DTSTAMP:20210701T174106Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-43/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC. Our group will meet at WJC outside (weather permitting) by the Activity Center at 10:45 am. P arents are invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the children join together for Youth Services.\nThis program is geared toward s children in 1st - 6th grade.\n\nChildren will be asked to sit at a socia l distance and all safety protocols will be enforced.\n\nQuestions? Contac t Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:737@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210807T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210807T114500 DTSTAMP:20210621T160344Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-46/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Children along with their grown-up are invited to join us for o ur Torah for Tots service.  We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friend ship and enjoy learning about Shabbat.  Our group will meet at WJC outsid e (weather permitting) in the lower ECC playground area at 10:45 am. This program is geared towards ECC-age children through Kindergarten.  \n\nPl ease remember all children need to be accompanied by a grown-up.  Familie s will be asked to sit at a social distance\, wear masks\, and all safety protocols will be enforced.\n\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcente r.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:880@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210812T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210812T220000 DTSTAMP:20210829T164010Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/israeli-dance-at-wjc-2021-08-12/ SUMMARY:Israeli Dance at WJC DESCRIPTION:Please join us for Israeli dancing at WJC in Mamaroneck with wo rld-renowned teacher and choreographer Shmulik Gov Ari\, Thursday nights from 7:30 to 10:00pm. The fee is $15.00 per person. Must be vaccinated an d masks are required at this time. Drop-ins are welcome.\n\nPlease RSVP to  Mamaromarc@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /05/WJC-IsraelDance-NEW.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:738@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210814T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210814T114500 DTSTAMP:20210621T160520Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-47/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for o ur Torah for Tots service.  We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friend ship and enjoy learning about Shabbat.  Our group will meet at WJC outsid e (weather permitting) in the lower ECC playground area at 10:45 am. This program is geared towards ECC age children through Kindergarten.  \n\nWe ask that families pre-register for our Torah for Tots service.  Please r emember all children need to be accompanied by a grown up.  Families will be asked to sit at a social distance and all safety protocols will be enf orced.\n\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:734@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210814T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210814T114500 DTSTAMP:20210701T174140Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-44/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC. Our group will meet at WJC outside (weather permitting) by the Activity Center at 10:45 am. P arents are invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the children join together for Youth Services.\nThis program is geared toward s children in 1st - 6th grade.\n\nChildren will be asked to sit at a socia l distance and all safety protocols will be enforced.\n\nQuestions? Contac t Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:761@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210815T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210815T100000 DTSTAMP:20210712T155053Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/get-excited-it-is-elul-concert-with-tk iya/ SUMMARY:"Get Excited! It is Elul!" Concert with Tkiya DESCRIPTION:"Get Excited! It is Elul!" Concert with Tkiya\n\nRosh Hashanah is only weeks away and we will celebrate together the birthday of the worl d!  Little ones along with a grown-up are invited to join friends at WJC for a fun family concert with musicians from Tkiya.  All are welcome to t his fun family event. Bring a picnic blanket\, water and get ready to danc e.\n\nQuestions?  Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /07/WJC-HH-TkiyaConcert-Post.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:881@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210819T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210819T220000 DTSTAMP:20210829T164010Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/israeli-dance-at-wjc-2021-08-19/ SUMMARY:Israeli Dance at WJC DESCRIPTION:Please join us for Israeli dancing at WJC in Mamaroneck with wo rld-renowned teacher and choreographer Shmulik Gov Ari\, Thursday nights from 7:30 to 10:00pm. The fee is $15.00 per person. Must be vaccinated an d masks are required at this time. Drop-ins are welcome.\n\nPlease RSVP to  Mamaromarc@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /05/WJC-IsraelDance-NEW.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:776@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210819T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210819T193000 DTSTAMP:20210809T142326Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/learning-to-return-pre-high-holiday-co urse-with-rabbi-arnowitz/ SUMMARY:Learning to Return – Pre-High Holiday Course with Rabbi Arnowitz DESCRIPTION:In this virtual offering\, Rabbi Arnowitz will revisit some of the basic concepts\, prayers\, and ideas central to the High Holiday seaso n with an emphasis on how they relate to this unique year of “return.” Join us for the second session Thursday\, August 26. \nJoin us: https:/ /us02web.zoom.us/j/87507575375?pwd=clZqcG5lb2J1MzdEYlc3aHdjRW41Zz09\nMeeti ng ID: 875 0757 5375 • Passcode: 10543 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /08/WJC-HH-LearningtoReturn-Post.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:739@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210821T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210821T114500 DTSTAMP:20210621T160947Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-49/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for o ur Torah for Tots service.  We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friend ship and enjoy learning about Shabbat.  Our group will meet at WJC outsid e (weather permitting) in the lower ECC playground area at 10:45 am. This program is geared towards ECC age children through Kindergarten.  \n\nWe ask that families pre-register for our Torah for Tots service.  Please r emember all children need to be accompanied by a grown up.  Families will be asked to sit at a social distance and all safety protocols will be enf orced.\n\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:735@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210821T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210821T114500 DTSTAMP:20210701T174205Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-45/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC. Our group will meet at WJC outside (weather permitting) by the Activity Center at 10:45 am. P arents are invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the children join together for Youth Services.\nThis program is geared toward s children in 1st - 6th grade.\n\nChildren will be asked to sit at a socia l distance and all safety protocols will be enforced.\n\nQuestions? Contac t Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:807@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20210822 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20211001 DTSTAMP:20210822T231339Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/repairing-the-world-with-sojac-and-the -world-jewry-committee/ SUMMARY:Repairing the World with SOJAC and the World Jewry Committee DESCRIPTION:The notion of Tikkun Olam fixing a broken world is one that cer tainly resonates with many Jews.\n\nThis year\, SOJAC and the World Jewry Committee are thrilled to offer our community ways to share with those les s fortunate than we are: one feeds the hungry\, and the other welcomes the stranger.\n\n First\, we are continuing our “Bring Your Breakfast” p roject and ask that you donate boxes of cereal and shelf-stable milk to he lp fight against food insecurity spreading through our community. Through these donations\, we support the work of Hope Community Services in New Ro chelle\, where 500 households are provided with 600-1000 pantry bags each week.\n Secondly\, as we spend time with our families during the High Hol idays\, we need to think about children separated from theirs. Children’ s Village Unidos por un Sueno (United for a Dream) is a residential school in Dobbs Ferry that provides family reunification and short-term shelter for children who have come to the U.S. without a guardian. These children need new TRAVEL- SIZED toothbrushes\, toothpaste\, brushes\, combs\, deodo rant\, lotion\, body wash\, shampoo\, and conditioner.\n\nPlease bring you r food or toiletry donations to WJC any time during September. Bins will b e located inside the coatroom and outside the main office. During the High Holidays\, bins will be outside the sanctuary and tents.\n\nMaking a diff erence in someone else's life will make a difference in your own life. Wha t a great way to start the New Year!\n\nIf you have any questions\, please feel free to contact us at sklevy8@gmail.com\, sraplata@msn.com\, or holl y@pivotingmedia.com.\n\nThank you from SOJAC and the World Jewry Committee . ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /08/WJC-RepairWorld.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:762@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210822T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210822T150000 DTSTAMP:20210712T192520Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/j-o-y-club-annual-games-and-bbq-day/ SUMMARY:J.O.Y. Club Annual Games and BBQ Day DESCRIPTION:BRING J.O.Y. INTO YOUR LIFE!\nThe J.O.Y. Club invites you to an afternoon of fun and BBQ.\n\nBRING YOUR GAMES. Play Canasta\, Mah Jong\, Bridge\, Scrabble\, Mexican Train Dominos\, Rummy\, etc\, or just schmooze ! At 5:00pm we’ll enjoy a summer BBQ. It’s an afternoon of fun\, games \, camaraderie\, and good food. It’s been two years since our last one! Join us for a JOY-filled afternoon!\n\nPlease RSVP to ally@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /07/WJC-JOY-SummerBBQ.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:777@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210826T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210826T193000 DTSTAMP:20210809T144247Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/learning-to-return-pre-high-holiday-co urse-with-rabbi-arnowitz-2/ SUMMARY:Learning to Return – Pre-High Holiday Course with Rabbi Arnowitz DESCRIPTION:Join us for the second session! In this virtual offering\, Rabb i Arnowitz will revisit some of the basic concepts\, prayers\, and ideas c entral to the High Holiday season with an emphasis on how they relate to t his unique year of “return.”\nJoin us: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8750 7575375?pwd=clZqcG5lb2J1MzdEYlc3aHdjRW41Zz09\nMeeting ID: 875 0757 5375 • Passcode: 10543 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /08/WJC-HH-LearningtoReturn-Post.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:882@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210826T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210826T220000 DTSTAMP:20210829T164010Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/israeli-dance-at-wjc-2021-08-26/ SUMMARY:Israeli Dance at WJC DESCRIPTION:Please join us for Israeli dancing at WJC in Mamaroneck with wo rld-renowned teacher and choreographer Shmulik Gov Ari\, Thursday nights from 7:30 to 10:00pm. The fee is $15.00 per person. Must be vaccinated an d masks are required at this time. Drop-ins are welcome.\n\nPlease RSVP to  Mamaromarc@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /05/WJC-IsraelDance-NEW.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:736@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210828T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210828T114500 DTSTAMP:20210701T174232Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-46/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC. Our group will meet at WJC outside (weather permitting) by the Activity Center at 10:45 am. P arents are invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the children join together for Youth Services.\n\nThis program is geared towa rds children in 1st - 6th grade.\n\nChildren will be asked to sit at a soc ial distance and all safety protocols will be enforced.\n\nQuestions? Cont act Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:740@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210828T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210828T114500 DTSTAMP:20210621T160859Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-48/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for o ur Torah for Tots service.  We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friend ship and enjoy learning about Shabbat.  Our group will meet at WJC outsid e (weather permitting) in the lower ECC playground area at 10:45 am. This program is geared towards ECC age children through Kindergarten.  \n\nWe ask that families pre-register for our Torah for Tots service.  Please r emember all children need to be accompanied by a grown up.  Families will be asked to sit at a social distance and all safety protocols will be enf orced.\n\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:775@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210828T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210828T210000 DTSTAMP:20210816T183736Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/musical-selichot-service-2/ SUMMARY:Musical Selichot Service DESCRIPTION:Outdoors (weather permitting)  at Beth El Synagogue Center: 1 324 North Ave\, New Rochelle\, NY 10804\n\nEnter the season with prayer\, music\, and community. Members of Beth El Synagogue Center\, Temple Israel Center\, Shaarei Tikvah\, Conservative Synagogue Adath Israel of Riverda le\, and Westchester Jewish Center will join together for a musical Selic hot service featuring clergy from all four congregations. Join us for what has become a highlight of the year.\n\nOptional advance registration and live stream link available at https://www.bethelnr.org/selichot ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /08/WJC-Selichot-Services-post-2.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Beth El Synagogue Center\, 1324 North Ave\, New Rochelle\, NY\, 10 804\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1324 North Ave\, New Rochel le\, NY\, 10804\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Beth El Synagog ue Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:808@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210904T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210904T104500 DTSTAMP:20210901T011610Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-50/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Children along with their grown-up are invited to join us for o ur Torah for Tots service.  We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friend ship and enjoy learning about Shabbat.  Beginning this Shabbat Torah for Tots is going to meet on the side patio by the library (weather permitting ). This program is geared towards ECC-aged children through Kindergarten.    \n\nWe ask that all participants wear a mask outside at Torah for To ts.  If service is indoors\, all attendees of indoor services are now req uired to be masked regardless of vaccination status.  \n\nQuestions? Cont act Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org  ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:809@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210904T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210904T104500 DTSTAMP:20210823T015018Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-47/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC. Our group will me et at WJC outside (weather permitting) by the Activity Center at 10:45am. Parents are invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while t he children join together for Youth Services.   This program is geared t owards children in 1st grade through 6th grade.  \n\nWe ask that all par ticipants wear a mask outside at Youth Services.  If service is indoors\, all attendees of indoor services are now required to be masked regardless of vaccination status.  \n\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter .org  ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:779@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210906T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210906T173000 DTSTAMP:20210811T181949Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/return-renew-rejoice/ SUMMARY:Return\, Renew\, Rejoice DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to offer a new contemporary service. Join us fo r an opportunity to bring in the holidays together with singing accompanie d by instruments and spiritual learning. Following the service\, join us f or dessert to bring in the year with sweetness and end the evening with Mi nchah/Ma’ariv at 7:00pm. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /08/WJC-HH-ReturnRenewRejoice-Post.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:780@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210907T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210907T083000 DTSTAMP:20210811T181916Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rosh-hashanah-day-1-indoors/ SUMMARY:Rosh Hashanah Day 1 (Indoors) DESCRIPTION:Rabbi Arnowitz will be with the Indoor Service and will deliver the sermon. This will also be available on the live stream. www.wjcenter. org/wjclive ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /08/WJC-HH-Rosh-Hashanah-Day-1-Post.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:782@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210907T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210907T090000 DTSTAMP:20210901T013744Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/family-service-rosh-hashanah-day-1-fir st-service/ SUMMARY:Family Service Rosh Hashanah Day 1 (First Service) DESCRIPTION:We are excited to offer an engaging outdoor family service led by Rabbi Dalton and Matthew Baum. This service is ideal for families with children from Kindergarten through 6th grade. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /08/WJC-HH-RoshHashanahDay1-Family-Post.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:781@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210907T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210907T093000 DTSTAMP:20210811T182120Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rosh-hashanah-day-1-outdoors/ SUMMARY:Rosh Hashanah Day 1 (Outdoors) DESCRIPTION:Rabbi Dalton will be with the Outdoor Service and will deliver the sermon. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /08/WJC-HH-Rosh-Hashanah-Day-1-Post.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:783@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210907T095000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210907T095000 DTSTAMP:20210811T182405Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/family-service-rosh-hashanah-day-1-sec ond-service/ SUMMARY:Family Service Rosh Hashanah Day 1 (Second Service) DESCRIPTION:We are excited to offer an engaging outdoor family service led by Rabbi Dalton. This service is ideal for families with children from Kin dergarten through 6th grade. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /08/WJC-HH-RoshHashanahDay1-Family-Post.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:784@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210907T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210907T103000 DTSTAMP:20210901T013830Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-service-rosh-hashanah-day-1/ SUMMARY:Youth Service Rosh Hashanah Day 1 DESCRIPTION:UPDATED Children ages two through 7th grade will now meet outsi de in designated areas of WJC.  In order for your child to participate in our youth services\, we ask that all families register their child below no later than Thursday\, August 26.\n\nQuestions?  Contact David at david @wjcenter.org\n\nChildren ages two through 7th grade are invited to join t heir peers indoors for an age-appropriate program which includes Tefillot (prayer) and various high holiday activities. All participants will be ask ed to follow the safety protocols set by WJC.\n\n[gravityform id="94" titl e="false" description="false"] ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /08/WJC-HH-RoshHashanahDay1-Youth-Post.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:785@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210907T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210907T110000 DTSTAMP:20210811T182910Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/teen-rosh-hashanah-day-1/ SUMMARY:Teen Rosh Hashanah Day 1 DESCRIPTION:WJC Teens join together for services outdoors to reflect on the past year and to look forward to what the next year might hold. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /08/WJC-HH-RoshHashanahDay1-Teen-Post.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:786@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210907T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210907T163000 DTSTAMP:20210811T183108Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rosh-hashanah-torah-for-tots/ SUMMARY:Rosh Hashanah Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Little ones along with grown-ups are invited to join us in one of our outdoor tents to sing\, dance\, and celebrate the new year together . Following our program\, we invite you to join the community for Tashlich at the Harbor. This program is open to the community and to all ECC famil ies. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /08/WJC-HH-RoshHashanahDay2-Tots-Post.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:787@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210907T164500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210907T164500 DTSTAMP:20210901T014001Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/teen-tashlich-gathering/ SUMMARY:Teen Tashlich Gathering DESCRIPTION:Meet Rabbi Dalton and Adeena Bromberg-Seltzer at the Mamaroneck Harbor for a special Teen Tashlich. Following the 45-minute gathering\, t eens can join their families for the WJC community Tashlich service. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /08/WJC-HH-Teen-Tashlich-Gathering-Post.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:788@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210907T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210907T173000 DTSTAMP:20210811T183432Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/tashlich-at-the-harbor/ SUMMARY:Tashlich at the Harbor DESCRIPTION:Join us at Harbor Island Park on the first day of Rosh Hashanah as we throw bread crumbs into the water to represent the casting off of o ur sins. We are excited to gather again as a unified community as we hear the call of the shofar. Tashlich will be followed by Minchah/Ma’ariv at the synagogue at 6:15pm ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /08/WJC-HH-Tashlich-at-the-Harbor-Post.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:789@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210908T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210908T083000 DTSTAMP:20210811T183614Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rosh-hashanah-day-2-indoors/ SUMMARY:Rosh Hashanah Day 2 (Indoors) DESCRIPTION:Rabbi Dalton will be with the Indoor Service and will deliver t he sermon. This will also be available on the live stream. www.wjcenter.or g/wjclive ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /08/WJC-HH-Rosh-Hashanah-Day-2-Post.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:791@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210908T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210908T090000 DTSTAMP:20210901T014111Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/family-service-rosh-hashanah-day-2-fir st-service/ SUMMARY:Family Service Rosh Hashanah Day 2 (First Service) DESCRIPTION:We are excited to offer an engaging outdoor family service led by Rabbi Dalton and Matthew Baum. This service is ideal for families with children from Kindergarten through 6th grade. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /08/WJC-HH-RoshHashanahDay2-Family-Post.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:790@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210908T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210908T093000 DTSTAMP:20210811T183707Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rosh-hashanah-day-2-outdoors/ SUMMARY:Rosh Hashanah Day 2 (Outdoors) DESCRIPTION:Rabbi Arnowitz will be with the Outdoor Service and will delive r the sermon. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /08/WJC-HH-Rosh-Hashanah-Day-2-Post.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:792@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210908T095000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210908T095000 DTSTAMP:20210901T014133Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/family-service-rosh-hashanah-day-2-sec ond-service/ SUMMARY:Family Service Rosh Hashanah Day 2 (Second Service) DESCRIPTION:We are excited to offer an engaging outdoor family service led by Rabbi Dalton and Matthew Baum. This service is ideal for families with children from Kindergarten through 6th grade. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /08/WJC-HH-RoshHashanahDay2-Family-Post.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:793@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210908T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210908T103000 DTSTAMP:20210823T014356Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-rosh-hashanah-day-2/ SUMMARY:Youth Services Rosh Hashanah Day 2 DESCRIPTION:Children ages two through 7th grade will now meet outside in de signated areas of WJC.  In order for your child to participate in our you th services\, we ask that all families register their child no later than Thursday\, August 26.\n\nQuestions?  Contact David at david@wjcenter.org\ n\n[gravityform id="96" title="false" description="false"] ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /08/WJC-HH-RoshHashanahDay2-Youth-Post.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:810@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210911T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210911T104500 DTSTAMP:20210823T015149Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-51/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Children along with their grown-up are invited to join us for o ur Torah for Tots service.  We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friend ship and enjoy learning about Shabbat.  Our group will meet at WJC outsid e (weather permitting) in the lower ECC playground area at 10:45 am. This program is geared towards ECC-aged children through Kindergarten.   \n \nWe ask that all participants wear a mask outside at Torah for Tots.  If service is indoors\, all attendees of indoor services are now required to be masked regardless of vaccination status.  \n\nQuestions? Contact Alez a at educdir@wjcenter.org  ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:811@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210911T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210911T104500 DTSTAMP:20210823T015326Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-48/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC. Our group will me et at WJC outside (weather permitting) by the Activity Center at 10:45am. Parents are invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while t he children join together for Youth Services.   This program is geared t owards children in 1st grade through 6th grade.  \n\nWe ask that all pa rticipants wear a mask outside at Youth Services.  If service is indoors\ , all attendees of indoor services are now required to be masked regardles s of vaccination status.  \n\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcente r.org  ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:764@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210912T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210912T140000 DTSTAMP:20210713T191034Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sisterhood-kick-off-event-paint-party/ SUMMARY:Sisterhood Kick Off Event: Paint & Party! DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Paint &\; Party\, Sisterhood’s first live event in over a year!\nCelebrate autumn and the Jewish Holidays with a bea utiful step-by-step canvas that you’ll paint alongside artist and instru ctor Michelle Pellecchia while enjoying conversation and connection with n ew and old friends at Sisterhood. We will provide wine and treats to be en joyed throughout!\n\nTickets: $18 for current 2021-2022 Sisterhood members \; $36 for non-members. Need to sign up for Sisterhood? Click here to joi n or renew your membership.\n\nTo RSVP\, simply fill out the form below.\n \n[gravityform id="83" title="false" description="false"] ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /07/WJC-Sisterhood-Paint.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:778@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210912T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210912T190000 DTSTAMP:20210830T162618Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/a-musical-path-to-return-with-neshama- carlebach/ SUMMARY:A Musical Path to Return with Neshama Carlebach DESCRIPTION:The “A Musical Path to Return” Event with Neshama Carlebach and musicians will be rescheduled to September 12 at 7:00pm (the traditio nal renewal service time). That Sunday evening minyan will be at 6:30 on t he regular Zoom.\nLower Parking Lot Tent\n\nJoin award-winning singer/song writer and spiritual guide Neshama Carlebach\, members of her band and the WJC clergy for a pre-Rosh Hashanah unplugged\, uplifting service. Teshuva h—repentance or return—doesn’t happen in an instant\, it is a journe y. Join us as we take to the path together\, a community united by the pra yers of these master musicians and teachers. This joyful service is design ed to set us on the path to healing\, intention and reflection. We can’t wait to welcome you as we return to our spiritual home in-person. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /08/WJC-HH-MusicalReturn-Post.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:794@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210914T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210914T193000 DTSTAMP:20210829T153412Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/yaale-koleinu/ SUMMARY:Ya'ale Koleinu DESCRIPTION:Whether you'll be joining us in person or virtually\, it's more important than ever this year to brush up on the music of Yom Kippur in order to participate fully in our services. In this session\, we'll learn some new melodies and review familiar ones to prepare our minds and souls for the Day of Atonement together with Cantor Goldberg.\n\nhttps://us02web .zoom.us/j/83569415542?pwd=ZkN6Y3dzN2ljbUlnZXZIKzdPUzFrdz09\n\nMeeting ID: 835 6941 5542 • Passcode: 10543 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /08/WJC-HH-Yaale-Koleinu-Post.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:795@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210915T184500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210915T184500 DTSTAMP:20210811T184808Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/kol-nidre-indoors/ SUMMARY:Kol Nidre (Indoors) DESCRIPTION:Rabbi Dalton will deliver the sermon in both services on Kol Ni dre. This will also be available on the live stream: www.wjcenter.org/wjcl ive ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /08/WJC-HH-Kol-Nidre-Post.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:796@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210915T184500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210915T184500 DTSTAMP:20210811T184845Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/kol-nidre-outdoors/ SUMMARY:Kol Nidre (Outdoors) DESCRIPTION:Rabbi Dalton will deliver the sermon in both services on Kol Ni dre. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /08/WJC-HH-Kol-Nidre-Post.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:799@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210916T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210916T090000 DTSTAMP:20210811T185438Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/family-service-yom-kippur-first-servic e/ SUMMARY:Family Service Yom Kippur (First Service) DESCRIPTION:We are excited to offer an engaging outdoor family service led by Rabbi Dalton. This service is ideal for families with children from Kin dergarten through 6th grade. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /08/WJC-HH-Family-Service-Yom-Kippur-Post.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:797@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210916T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210916T090000 DTSTAMP:20210901T014323Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/yom-kippur-day-yizkor-memorial-service -indoors/ SUMMARY:Yom Kippur Day + Yizkor Memorial Service (Indoors) DESCRIPTION:Yizkor Memorial Service: arrive by 10:30am\n\nRabbi Arnowitz wi ll deliver the sermon on Yom Kippur Day. This service will take place in t he main sanctuary and be led by clergy and lay leaders. It will follow a n ormative High Holiday service outline as presented in our Mahzor Lev Shale m. The indoor service will begin with P’Sukai Dezimra and Shacharit and continue through Musaf. This will also be available on the live stream. ww w.wjcenter.org/wjclive ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /08/WJC-HH-YomKippurYizkor-Post.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:800@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210916T095000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210916T095000 DTSTAMP:20210811T185515Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/family-service-yom-kippur-second-servi ce/ SUMMARY:Family Service Yom Kippur (Second Service) DESCRIPTION:We are excited to offer an engaging outdoor family service led by Rabbi Dalton. This service is ideal for families with children from Kin dergarten through 6th grade. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /08/WJC-HH-Family-Service-Yom-Kippur-Post.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:798@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210916T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210916T100000 DTSTAMP:20210829T153750Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/yom-kippur-day-yizkor-memorial-service -outdoors/ SUMMARY:Yom Kippur Day + Yizkor Memorial Service (Outdoors) DESCRIPTION:Yizkor Memorial Service: arrive by 10:30am\n\nRabbi Arnowitz wi ll deliver the sermon on Yom Kippur Day. This service will include the Yiz kor Memorial Service. Led by WJC President Seth Schafler\, we are grateful to the organizers of past lay-led services (the study service) for making this service possible. The outdoor service will begin with Torah reading and continue through Musaf. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /08/WJC-HH-YomKippurYizkor-Post.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:801@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210916T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210916T103000 DTSTAMP:20210823T005627Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-yom-kippur/ SUMMARY:Youth Services Yom Kippur DESCRIPTION:Children ages two through 7th grade will now meet outside in de signated areas of WJC.  In order for your child to participate in our you th services\, we ask that all families register their child below no later than Thursday\, August 26.\n\nQuestions? Contact David at david@wjcenter. org\n\n[gravityform id="95" title="false" description="false"] ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /08/WJC-HH-Youth-Services-Yom-Kippur-Post.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:802@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210916T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210916T110000 DTSTAMP:20210811T190018Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/teen-yom-kippur/ SUMMARY:Teen Yom Kippur DESCRIPTION:WJC Teens join together for services outdoors to reflect on the past year and to look forward to what the next year might hold. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /08/WJC-HH-Teen-Yom-Kippur-Post.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:851@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210916T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210916T150000 DTSTAMP:20210829T155316Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/meditation-mindfulness-with-cheryl-bra use/ SUMMARY:Meditation & Mindfulness with Cheryl Brause DESCRIPTION:Returning - A Yom Kippur Meditation\nWe often hear the word Tes huvah during the high holidays. Often translated as “repentance\,” tes huvah literally means “return.” As we approach the high holidays after a long and challenging year\, let us remember that we can return to ourse lves each and every day — return to who we are\, return to how it feels to be awake and present for our lives\, return to who we want to be in the year ahead. One of the best ways to return to ourselves is through medita tion\, silently sitting with ourselves to wake up to what really matters\, to let go of all that is holding us back from love and joy\, and to retur n to our true\, authentic selves in the year ahead. Join Cheryl Vigder Bra use\, WJC member\, and meditation teacher\, for a unique high holiday expe rience as we sit in meditation and practice the art of returning. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /08/WJC-HH-MeditationMidnfulness-Post.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:852@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210916T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210916T160000 DTSTAMP:20210829T155715Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/study-session-with-rabbi-arnowitz/ SUMMARY:Study Session with Rabbi Arnowitz DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbi Arnowitz in the Sanctuary for the discussion\, 
"Y om Kippur With and Without the Temple." \n\nLive stream available: wjcente r.org/wjclive ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /08/WJC-HH-StudySession-Post.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:803@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210916T171500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210916T171500 DTSTAMP:20210811T190322Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/minchah-indoors/ SUMMARY:Minchah (Indoors) DESCRIPTION:The afternoon service for Yom Kippur\, including a Torah readin g and the Book of Jonah. This will also be available on the live stream. www.wjcenter.org/wjclive ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /08/WJC-HH-Minchah-Post.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:804@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210916T181500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210916T181500 DTSTAMP:20210811T190800Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/neilah-service-indoors/ SUMMARY:Neilah Service (Indoors) DESCRIPTION:The concluding service of Yom Kippur\, ending with the final so unding of the shofar. This will also be available on the live stream. www. wjcenter.org/wjclive ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /08/WJC-HH-Neilah-Service-Post.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:847@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210918T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210918T100000 DTSTAMP:20210823T134930Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/fall-shabbat-yoga/ SUMMARY:Fall Shabbat Yoga DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to gather outdoors on the patio by the library (weather-permitting) Saturdays at 10:00am to deepen our understanding of J ewish spirituality through the practice of yoga. Please welcome Irrit Dwec k and returning instructor\, Robin Wald\, as they lead us in inspiring inf usions of Jewish wisdom\, yoga and movement\, meditation and relaxation. O ur fall schedule is as follows:\n\n September 18 led by Irrit Dweck\n Oc tober 30 led by Robin Wald\n November 20 led by Irrit Dweck\n December 1 8 led by Robin Wald\n\nRobin Wald is a Jewish educator who has been teachi ng Jewish yoga and meditation for adults\, teens\, and children at synagog ues and religious schools in Westchester since 2005. She integrates the wi sdom of Torah\, Tanach\, kabbalah/mysticism\, Pirke Avot\, and Mussar with the embodied physical and spiritual practices of yoga and meditation.\n\n Irrit Dweck teaches Arabic and Spanish at SAR High School and Yoga to adul ts and teens. In her classes\, she explores a connection to breathe throug h movement and a philosophical theme.\n\nWhether you are a beginner or an experienced yogi\, please join us. Social distancing rules will be followe d. Irrit and Robin are vaccinated\, and anyone who is unvaccinated will be required to wear a mask. Please bring your own mat and water bottle. Bloc ks are optional. We greatly look forward to practicing yoga together again ! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019 /09/WJC_ShabbatYoga.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:813@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210918T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210918T104500 DTSTAMP:20210823T015758Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-49/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC. Our group will me et at WJC outside (weather permitting) by the Activity Center at 10:45am. Parents are invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while t he children join together for Youth Services.  This program is geared tow ards children in 1st grade through 6th grade.  \n\nWe ask that all part icipants wear a mask outside at Youth Services.  If service is indoors\, all attendees of indoor services are now required to be masked regardless of vaccination status.  \n\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter. org  ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:812@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210918T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210918T104500 DTSTAMP:20210823T015556Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-52/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Children along with their grown-up are invited to join us for o ur Torah for Tots service.  We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friend ship and enjoy learning about Shabbat.  Our group will meet at WJC outsid e (weather permitting) in the lower ECC playground area at 10:45am. This program is geared towards ECC-aged children through Kindergarten.   \n\ nWe ask that all participants wear a mask outside at Torah for Tots.  If service is indoors\, all attendees of indoor services are now required to be masked regardless of vaccination status.  \n\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org  ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:774@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210919T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210919T110000 DTSTAMP:20210726T163523Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/pj-library-story-time-and-sing-along-6 / SUMMARY:PJ Library Story Time and Sing Along DESCRIPTION:Let's celebrate the holiday of Sukkot! Little ones along with a grown-up are invited to join friends at WJC for our PJ Library program. C ome sing with Tkiya and hear some of our favorite PJ Library stories with Eillen Fortuna.\n\nFor questions and RSVP\, please email Aleza at educdir@ wjcenter.org. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-PJLibraryStoryTime-GEN.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:899@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210919T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210919T150000 DTSTAMP:20210913T152157Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/klezmer-concert-and-long-time-member-d inner/ SUMMARY:Klezmer Concert and Long-time Member Dinner DESCRIPTION:As a prelude to the dinner celebrating the WJC long-term member s\, the J.O.Y. Club presents a Klezmer Concert by “Elijah and the Not F or Prophets”. The concert is open to all long-term members and J.O.Y. C lub members beginning at 3:00pm. The Dinner will follow at 5:00pm.\n\nRSVP : Kim@wjcenter.org or 914-698-2960 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /08/WJC-JOYClubDinner.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:816@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210921T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210921T104500 DTSTAMP:20210823T020316Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-50/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:We invite WJC children to come celebrate Sukkot!  Youth Servic es will meet at WJC outside (weather permitting) by the Activity Center at 10:45am. Parents are invited to join the congregation for Shabbat servic es while the children join together for Youth Services.   This program i s geared towards children in 1st grade through 6th grade.  \n\nWe ask t hat all participants wear a mask outside at Youth Services.  If service i s indoors\, all attendees of indoor services are now required to be masked regardless of vaccination status.  \n\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educd ir@wjcenter.org  ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:814@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210921T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210921T104500 DTSTAMP:20210823T020110Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-of-tots-4/ SUMMARY:Torah of Tots DESCRIPTION:Sukkot is here and it is time to celebrate!  Children along wi th their grown-up are invited to join us for our Torah for Tots service.  We will sing songs\, celebrate friendship and enjoy learning about Sukkot .  Our group will meet at WJC outside (weather permitting) in the lower E CC playground area at 10:45 am. This program is geared towards ECC-aged c hildren through Kindergarten.   \n\nWe ask that all participants wear a mask outside at Torah for Tots.  If service is indoors\, all attendees o f indoor services are now required to be masked regardless of vaccination status.  \n\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org  ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:806@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210921T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210921T120000 DTSTAMP:20210823T150531Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sukkot-with-rabbi-jeff-and-tami-arnowi tz/ SUMMARY:Sukkot with Rabbi Jeff and Tami Arnowitz DESCRIPTION:The WJC Community is invited to join Rabbi Jeff and Tami Arnowi tz at their home to share kiddush in our sukkah after services on the firs t day of Sukkot. Help them fulfill the mitzvah of Hachnasat Orchim (welcom ing guests). ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /08/WJC-SukkotwithArnowitz.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:817@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210922T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210922T104500 DTSTAMP:20210823T020340Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-51/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:We invite WJC children to come celebrate Sukkot!  Youth Servic es will meet at WJC outside (weather permitting) by the Activity Center at 10:45am. Parents are invited to join the congregation for Shabbat servic es while the children join together for Youth Services.   This program i s geared towards children in 1st grade through 6th grade.  \n\nWe ask t hat all participants wear a mask outside at Youth Services.  If service i s indoors\, all attendees of indoor services are now required to be masked regardless of vaccination status.  \n\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educd ir@wjcenter.org  ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:815@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210922T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210922T104500 DTSTAMP:20210823T020141Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-of-tots-5/ SUMMARY:Torah of Tots DESCRIPTION:Sukkot is here and it is time to celebrate!  Children along wi th their grown-up are invited to join us for our Torah for Tots service.  We will sing songs\, celebrate friendship and enjoy learning about Sukkot .  Our group will meet at WJC outside (weather permitting) in the lower E CC playground area at 10:45 am. This program is geared towards ECC-aged c hildren through Kindergarten.   \n\nWe ask that all participants wear a mask outside at Torah for Tots.  If service is indoors\, all attendees o f indoor services are now required to be masked regardless of vaccination status.  \n\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org  ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:918@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210923T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210923T090000 DTSTAMP:20210920T003623Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/cooking-for-hope-2/ SUMMARY:Cooking for Hope DESCRIPTION:\n\nThis month\, drop off will be Thursday\, September 23\, at Jennifer Winters' home at 16 Sherwood Oval (in Larchmont) between 12:00 a nd 3:00 pm when we will then deliver the food to Hope on everyone's behalf . We can accept delivery on Wed\, Sept 22  9-11 am or 7- 9 pm at 18 Sherw ood Oval or Thurs.\, Sept 23 from 9-11am at 16 Sherwood Oval.\n\nPlease le t us know if you are participating ahead of time! Simply email sklevy8@gm ail.com.\n\nQuestions can also be directed to Sondra at sklevy8@gmail.com or 914-980-8853.\n\n \;\nAbout Hope Soup Kitchen\nWith the assistance and support of a host of volunteers\, HOPE opened the doors of its first S oup Kitchen in 1984. Since its early days\, HOPE has grown to become the l argest emergency Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen in the region. Although HOPE Community Services was founded to respond to hunger in the community\, it quickly became apparent that food was not the only thing our clients were lacking. Clothing\, language skills\, emotional support\, immigration ser vices\, and other daily necessities were also needed. HOPE Community Servi ces expanded its services to meet the needs of its diverse client populati on. To learn more\, visit www.hopecommunityservices.org.\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /12/WJC-CookingforHope.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:868@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210924T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210924T183000 DTSTAMP:20210923T171943Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rhythm-ruach-15/ SUMMARY:Rhythm & Ruach and Community Dinner DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a moving Kabbalat Shabbat and Ma’ariv serv ice accompanied by musical instruments starting at 7:30pm in the Sanctuary . An optional family dinner precedes the service at 6:30pm ($18 per adult and $10 per child (max of $60 per family). Enjoy dessert in the sukkah at 8:30pm as Rabbi Dalton leads us in a discussion about her favorite seasona l poems.\nPre-registration is now closed and was required for dinner. For questions\, please contact Ally@wjcenter.org.  ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /08/WJC-RhythmRuach2018.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:818@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210925T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210925T104500 DTSTAMP:20210823T020630Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-53/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Children along with their grown-up are invited to join us for o ur Torah for Tots service.  We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friend ship and enjoy learning about Shabbat.  Our group will meet at WJC outsid e (weather permitting) in the lower ECC playground area at 10:45 am. This program is geared towards ECC-aged children through Kindergarten.   \n \nWe ask that all participants wear a mask outside at Torah for Tots.  If service is indoors\, all attendees of indoor services are now required to be masked regardless of vaccination status.  \n\nQuestions? Contact Alez a at educdir@wjcenter.org  ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:819@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210925T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210925T104500 DTSTAMP:20210823T021145Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-52/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC. Our group will me et at WJC outside (weather permitting) by the Activity Center at 10:45am. Parents are invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while t he children join together for Youth Services.   This program is geared t owards children in 1st grade through 6th grade.  \n\nWe ask that all pa rticipants wear a mask outside at Youth Services.  If service is indoors\ , all attendees of indoor services are now required to be masked regardles s of vaccination status.  \n\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcente r.org  ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:770@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210926T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210926T150000 DTSTAMP:20210726T192012Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sukkot-ice-cream-truck-celebration/ SUMMARY:Sukkot Ice Cream Celebration DESCRIPTION:It's a new year and time to celebrate together! Join us for an afternoon treat from 3:00 - 4:00pm in the WJC Sukkah! All are welcome.\n\n Questions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /07/WJC-Sukkot-IceCream2.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:805@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210926T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210926T170000 DTSTAMP:20210811T192627Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-teens-opening-event-dinner-and-act ivities-in-the-sukkah/ SUMMARY:WJC Teens Opening Event: Dinner and Activities in the Sukkah  DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbi Dalton and the teen community for dinner and fun act ivities in WJC's sukkah. This program is open to all teens (grades 8-12). Come celebrate Sukkot with games and learning and find out more about the highlights of this year's WJC Teen Program. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /08/WJC-TeenOpeningEvent.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:820@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210928T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210928T104500 DTSTAMP:20210927T160116Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-54/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Children along with their grown-up are invited to join us for o ur Torah for Tots service.  We will sing songs\, celebrate friendship and enjoy the holiday.  Our group will meet at WJC outside (weather permitti ng) in the library patio at 10:45 am. This program is geared towards ECC-a ged children through Kindergarten.   \n\nWe ask that all participants w ear a mask outside at Torah for Tots.  If service is indoors\, all attend ees of indoor services are now required to be masked regardless of vaccina tion status.  \n\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org  ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:821@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210928T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210928T104500 DTSTAMP:20210823T021530Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-53/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Youth Services will meet at WJC outside (weather permitting) by the Activity Center at 10:45am. Parents are invited to join the congregat ion for Shabbat services while the children join together for Youth Servi ces.   This program is geared towards children in 1st grade through 6th  grade.  \n\nWe ask that all participants wear a mask outside at Youth S ervices.  If service is indoors\, all attendees of indoor services are no w required to be masked regardless of vaccination status.  \n\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org  ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:898@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210928T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210928T173000 DTSTAMP:20210927T145940Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/simchat-torah-family-celebration/ SUMMARY:Simchat Torah Family Celebration DESCRIPTION:Young children and their families are invited to join us for a Simchat Torah celebration! Parade and dance with the Torah\, learn about t he Torah scrolls\, and celebrate a new beginning of our Torah reading cycl e. The service will also be available on the live stream: www.wjcenter.org /wjclive\n\nRegistration for dinner coming soon!\nSchedule\n5:30-6:00pm: S imchat Torah Celebration for young children and their families\n\n6:00-7:0 0pm: Dinner ($5 per person\; $25 max per family\; please RSVP below)\n\n7: 00pm: Community Hakafot and Ma'ariv\n\n \;\nRSVP for the Community Din ner\n[gravityform id="102" title="false" description="false"] ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /08/WJC-SimchatTorahCelebration.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:823@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210929T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210929T104500 DTSTAMP:20210823T134136Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-54/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Simchat Torah is here and together\, at Youth Services\, we wil l celebrate finishing reading the Torah and begin it all over again.  We will meet at WJC outside (weather permitting) by the Activity Center at 10 :45am. Parents are invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the children join together for Youth Services.  This program is gea red towards children in 1st grade through 6th grade.  \n\nWe ask that a ll participants wear a mask outside at Youth Services.  If service is ind oors\, all attendees of indoor services are now required to be masked rega rdless of vaccination status.  \n\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wj center.org  ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:822@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210929T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210929T104500 DTSTAMP:20210823T133935Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-55/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Let’s celebrate the Torah together!  Children along with the ir grown-up are invited to join us for our Torah for Tots service.  We wi ll sing songs\, celebrate friendship\, and dance with the Torah.  Our gro up will meet at WJC outside (weather permitting) in the lower ECC playgrou nd area at 10:45am. This program is geared towards ECC-aged children thro ugh Kindergarten.   \n\nWe ask that all participants wear a mask outsid e at Torah for Tots.  If service is indoors\, all attendees of indoor ser vices are now required to be masked regardless of vaccination status.  \n \nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org  ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:907@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211002T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211002T114500 DTSTAMP:20210913T234821Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-59/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Children along with their grown-up are invited to join us for o ur Torah for Tots service. We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendsh ip and enjoy learning about Shabbat.  Our group will meet at WJC outside (weather permitting) in the lower ECC playground area at 10:45am. This pro gram is geared towards ECC-age children through Kindergarten.\n\nWe ask th at all participants wear a mask outside at Torah for Tots. If service is i ndoors\, all attendees of indoor services are now required to be masked re gardless of vaccination status.\n\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjc enter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:908@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211002T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211002T114500 DTSTAMP:20210913T234646Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-59/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Our service group will meet at WJC outside (weather permitting) by the Activity Center at 10:45am. (RS Shabbat begins at 10:15am. All stu dents participating will combine youth services at 10:45 am.) Parents are invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the children j oin together for Youth Services.  This program is geared towards children in 1st grade through 6th grade.\n\nWe ask that all participants wear a ma sk outside at Youth Services. If service is indoors\, all attendees of ind oor services are now required to be masked regardless of vaccination statu s.\n\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:902@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211005T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211005T170000 DTSTAMP:20210930T132345Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-teens-volunteer-with-sharing-shelf / SUMMARY:WJC Teens: Volunteer with Sharing Shelf DESCRIPTION:Looking for ways to help your neighbors? Need volunteer hours f or school? Join WJC teens to organize clothing and school supplies and to put together backpacks for community members in need at The Sharing Shelf in Port Chester\, NY. WJC is following Sharing Shelf’s policies\, and f or the health and safety of volunteers\, in order to attend\, teens (and a ny friends or siblings) **must register** before attending. Anyone who arr ives without having registered in advance will unfortunately be turned awa y. Registration is now closed. For questions\, please contact Rabbi Dalton . ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /09/WJC-Teens-SharingShelfpsd.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:919@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211006T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211006T200000 DTSTAMP:20210930T162748Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/brotherhood-backyard-gathering/ SUMMARY:Brotherhood Tacos & Beer DESCRIPTION:Join Zack Sigel\, Ron Mandel\, and the WJC Brotherhood for a f un gathering—including tacos\, beer\, and backyard games—at 13 Country Club Drive\, Larchmont.\nPlease RSVP by October 3 to Ally@wjcenter.org. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /09/WJC-Brotherhood-Oct6.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:753@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211007T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211007T100000 DTSTAMP:20210701T224225Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shajam-singalong/ SUMMARY:ShaJam Singalong DESCRIPTION:Join friends at WJC for a music and movement Shabbat experience .\n\nOpen to children birth through pre-school age and their grown-ups.\n\ nThursday mornings from 9:30 to 10:00am.\n\nFor more information\, please contact Aleza Kulp at 914-698-2960 or educdir@wjcenter.org.\n\nThere is no charge for this program. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /09/WJC-ShaJam.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:909@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211009T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211009T114500 DTSTAMP:20210913T234514Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-58/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Children along with their grown-up are invited to join us for o ur Torah for Tots service. We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friends hip and enjoy learning about Shabbat. Our group will meet at WJC outside (weather permitting) in the lower ECC playground area at 10:45 am. This pr ogram is geared towards ECC-age children through Kindergarten.\n\nWe ask t hat all participants wear a mask outside at Torah for Tots. If service is indoors\, all attendees of indoor services are now required to be masked r egardless of vaccination status.\n\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wj center.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:910@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211009T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211009T114500 DTSTAMP:20210913T234329Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-58/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC. Our group will meet at WJC outside (weather permitting) by the Activity Center at 10:45am. Pa rents are invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the children join together for Youth Services.\n\nThis program is geared towa rds children in 1st grade through 6th grade.\n\nWe ask that all participan ts wear a mask outside at Youth Services. If service is indoors\, all atte ndees of indoor services are now required to be masked regardless of vacci nation status.\n\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:903@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211012T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211012T200000 DTSTAMP:20210914T002925Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/what-just-happened-how-the-news-gets-m ade/ SUMMARY:WJC Teens: What Just Happened? How The News Gets Made DESCRIPTION:"Why would anyone talk to journalists? We don't need them - all they do is twist your words into something you never said - they lie. The news has nothing to do with what's actually going on or even finding out what's going on."\n\nThose are thoughts that were shared by WJC teens last year. There were strong feelings and major disagreements among the group\ , so we decided to reach out to some journalists and have a conversation a bout why anyone should talk to them\, what their process is like\, and wha t journalism (and the news) looks like today - and whether or not it can c hange. Join us for dinner and a conversation.\n\nJoin us in the WJC Teen L ounge for a panel discussion with two journalists with experience at major news organizations on fact-checking\, sourcing\, and how they try to get things right. Dinner from 6-6:30pm\, discussion from 6:45-8pm\n\n[gravity form id="100" title="false" description="false"] ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /09/WJC-Teens-Media1.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:901@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211012T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211012T204500 DTSTAMP:20210913T134343Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/the-koslowe-gallery-fall-exhibition-zo om/ SUMMARY:The Koslowe Gallery Fall Exhibition (Zoom) DESCRIPTION:The Koslowe Gallery is pleased to announce our fall exhibition\ , Karen Kassap: Medieval Modern\, which will be on view both in-person and virtually through early January 2022. Kassap sees omens everywhere\, in t he day-to-day work of women as wives\, mothers\, professionals\, and commu nity members\, and in the trembling maxim of modern life on Earth. Through the use of metaphors and symbolism\, Kassap uses mixed media collage tech niques to create vibrant and evoking works. She has won numerous recogniti ons\, including finalist for the Spring 2021 Hopper Prize and Best Story p rize for her Black Wedding series at the Milford Arts Council Show\, “St ory of Women\,” last year. Kassap has participated in solo and group exh ibitions\, both in person and virtually throughout the area. Both an artis t and attorney by training\, Kassap sees the truth in human struggle and i nteraction\, and in the modes of healing\, compromise\, and independence t hat course through all of us. She is trained in collage through mentorship and in black and white photography and printing from the International Ce nter for Photography. She lives in New Haven\, CT.\n\nRSVP to: amyruth67@a ol.com\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/87487490559?pwd=ai9 udStNTTVIdUJGQjNOS3JMbnhzdz09\n\nMeeting ID: 874 8749 0559 Passcode: 1054 3 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /09/MedievalMonsters.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:850@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211013T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211013T193000 DTSTAMP:20210910T204257Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sisterhood-fall-book-club/ SUMMARY:Sisterhood Fall Book Club DESCRIPTION:Author Talk with Courtney Zoffness on her memoir\, Spilt Milk\n Brought to you by the WJC Sisterhood and Hendel Library\n\nJoin us on Zoom \, from the comfort of your home\, to speak with author and NY Times write r Courtney Zoffness on her memoir\, Spilt Milk\, where she evaluated the role a mother plays in raising her children. Zoffness considers what we i nherit from generations past—biologically\, culturally\, spiritually—a nd what we pass on to our children. Spilt Milk is an intimate\, bracing\, and beautiful exploration of vulnerability and culpability. How do the s tories we tell inform who we become? These powerful\, dynamic essays hera ld a vital new voice. Please RSVP to Thewjcsisterhood@gmail.com.\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86274041868?pwd=dGNqZ21DQzVVVEU0Z kR4ZTUyb0wzdz09\n\nMeeting ID: 862 7404 1868\n\nPasscode: 10543 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /08/WJC-SisterhoodFallBookClub-1.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:927@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211016T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211016T100000 DTSTAMP:20211011T134509Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/simple-and-soulful-2/ SUMMARY:Simple and Soulful DESCRIPTION:Let your spirit soar as we journey through a focused Shabbat mo rning 90-minute service. Group prayer and singing are accompanied by instr uments\, silence for personal reflection\, and an interactive exploration and interpretation of the week’s Torah portion.\n\nWe will also celebrat e the Bat Mitzvah of Kylie Dlugacz.\n\nWe will meet in the Activity Cente r. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2017 /11/WJC-SimpleAndSoulful.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:912@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211016T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211016T114500 DTSTAMP:20210913T233927Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-57/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC. Our group will meet at WJC outside (weather permitting) by the Activity Center at 10:45am. Pa rents are invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the children join together for Youth Services.\n\nThis program is geared towa rds children in 1st grade through 6th grade.\n\nWe ask that all participan ts wear a mask outside at Youth Services. If service is indoors\, all atte ndees of indoor services are now required to be masked regardless of vacci nation status.\n\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:911@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211016T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211016T114500 DTSTAMP:20211015T132638Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-57/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Children along with their grown-up are invited to join us for o ur Torah for Tots service. We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friends hip and enjoy learning about Shabbat. Our group will meet at WJC outside (weather permitting) on the side patio by the library at 10:45am. This pr ogram is geared towards ECC-age children through Kindergarten.\n\nWe ask t hat all participants wear a mask outside at Torah for Tots. If service is indoors\, all attendees of indoor services are now required to be masked r egardless of vaccination status.\n\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wj center.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:906@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211017T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211017T160000 DTSTAMP:20210927T203037Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/j-o-y-club-presents-considering-how-am erica-is-changing/ SUMMARY:J.O.Y. Club presents “Considering How America Is Changing!” DESCRIPTION:“Considering How America Is Changing!” A discussion by our favorite professor\, Dr. Alfred Hunt. America is not the society we experi enced in the 20th century. We need to consider major changes that are taki ng place in our culture today so we can understand and adjust to this “b rave New World.” Join us in person or via Zoom (credentials below).\n\nP lease RSVP to Ally@wjcenter.org to let us know if you're attending (includ es dinner!).\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81531428856?p wd=ZE9KUXpNNDBqVWNtNGZreTVQVmRTUT09\n\nMeeting ID: 815 3142 8856 • Pass code: 10543 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /09/WJC-JOY-America.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:905@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211019T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211019T200000 DTSTAMP:20211018T170703Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/food-tasting-discussion-with-kosher-en trepreneurs/ SUMMARY:Food Tasting & Discussion with Kosher Entrepreneurs DESCRIPTION:Did you ever want to taste Uzbeki food? How well do you know yo ur Israeli cuisine? What does it take to run a kosher food establishment? Join WJC teens for a special outdoor food tasting and learn about the fami ly\, history\, and success of one kosher restaurant in New York City.\n\n[ gravityform id="101" title="false" description="false"] ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /09/WJC-Teens-KosherFood.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:923@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211022T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211022T193000 DTSTAMP:20211020T200848Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rhythm-and-ruach-with-special-guest-el iana-light/ SUMMARY:Rhythm and Ruach with Special Guest\, Eliana Light DESCRIPTION:We welcome Eliana Light to join us for a special Rhythm and Rua ch. Eliana will also share an interactive session called "Oh my G!D?! – Prayer in Everyday Life" after the service.\n\n5:30-6:30pm: Traditional Ev ening Service\n7:30-8:30pm: Rhythm and Ruach (Join us in the outdoor tent) \n8:30-9:30pm: "Prayer in Everyday Life" (Join us for a dessert reception and the talk in the Activity Center and Activity Center Patio)\n\nMask Pol icy\n\nIndoors: Consistent with current CDC guidance\, all persons age two and above must wear masks at all times while inside the building\, regard less of vaccination status. Exceptions include presenters from the Bimah d uring religious services (including prayer leaders\, speakers\, and Torah readers) and while seated and eating.\n\nIn Outdoor Tent Spaces and on Syn agogue Grounds: Masks may be required for large gatherings in outdoor tent s as determined by synagogue leadership. At other times\, fully vaccinated persons need not wear masks outdoors\, although we ask that everyone be m indful of the sensitivities of those around them. All unvaccinated persons age two and above must wear masks outdoors when they are within six feet of others\, except when seated and eating Kiddush with their families or p ods. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /08/WJC-RhythmRuach2018.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:914@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211023T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211023T114500 DTSTAMP:20211020T201145Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-56/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC. Our group will meet at WJC outside (weather permitting) by the Activity Center at 10:45am. Pa rents are invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the children join together for Youth Services.\n\nThis program is geared towa rds children in 1st grade through 6th grade.\n\nWe ask that all participan ts wear a mask outside at Youth Services. If service is indoors\, all atte ndees of indoor services are now required to be masked regardless of vacci nation status.\n\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org\n\nMask Policy\n\nIndoors: Consistent with current CDC guidance\, all persons age two and above must wear masks at all times while inside the building\, re gardless of vaccination status. Exceptions include presenters from the Bim ah during religious services (including prayer leaders\, speakers\, and To rah readers) and while seated and eating.\n\nIn Outdoor Tent Spaces and on Synagogue Grounds: Masks may be required for large gatherings in outdoor tents as determined by synagogue leadership. At other times\, fully vaccin ated persons need not wear masks outdoors\, although we ask that everyone be mindful of the sensitivities of those around them. All unvaccinated per sons age two and above must wear masks outdoors when they are within six f eet of others\, except when seated and eating Kiddush with their families or pods. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:913@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211023T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211023T114500 DTSTAMP:20211020T200957Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-with-tkiyah/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots with Tkiyah! DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Tkiyah Shabbat! Children along with their grown-u p will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendship and enjoy learning about Shabbat.  Our group will meet at WJC outside (weather permitting) in the lower ECC playground area at 10:45am. This program is geared towards ECC-a ge children through Kindergarten.\n\nWe ask that all participants wear a m ask outside at Torah for Tots. If service is indoors\, all attendees of in door services are now required to be masked regardless of vaccination stat us.\n\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org\n\nMask Policy\n\n Indoors: Consistent with current CDC guidance\, all persons age two and ab ove must wear masks at all times while inside the building\, regardless of vaccination status. Exceptions include presenters from the Bimah during r eligious services (including prayer leaders\, speakers\, and Torah readers ) and while seated and eating.\n\nIn Outdoor Tent Spaces and on Synagogue Grounds: Masks may be required for large gatherings in outdoor tents as de termined by synagogue leadership. At other times\, fully vaccinated person s need not wear masks outdoors\, although we ask that everyone be mindful of the sensitivities of those around them. All unvaccinated persons age tw o and above must wear masks outdoors when they are within six feet of othe rs\, except when seated and eating Kiddush with their families or pods. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:900@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211024T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211024T100000 DTSTAMP:20211011T124938Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/slavery-in-mamaroneck-township/ SUMMARY:Slavery in Mamaroneck Township (ZOOM) DESCRIPTION:\n\nIt struck us\, in learning that our local streets (Palmer\, De Lancey\, etc.) were named for slaveholders\, that real human beings la bored and contributed to our community\, and those enslaved had names and faces and stories...\n\nHow is it that we did not know?\n\nAnd\, how do we as a Jewish community fit into this history?  Starting with this entree to the past and future programs which will continue to explore Racial Just ice  in our current day\, WJC hopes to build greater awareness regarding these issues.  On Sunday\, October 24 at 10:00 am we invite Ned Benton an d John Pruitts\, the founders of REALM (Recognizing Enslaved Africans of L archmont Mamaroneck) to speak to us. They will provide an opportunity to l earn about the neglected history of Slavery which existed right here in Ma maroneck.\n\nAs Jews\, we are a people whose own history makes us who we a re\, and we value its importance.  It is our obligation to rectify an egr egious omission of history endured by the enslaved people who lived here.  They may well have walked by the very place where our synagogue sits tod ay.  Please join us!\n\nNote change: This event will be available on Zoom only.\n\nMark your calendar for a remarkable morning. This event is for the WJC Community\, family\, and friends and has been organized by SOJAC with help from a UJA Federation grant.\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://us02 web.zoom.us/j/88473078484?pwd=Z0pOblFXNGJjOEt6dHlqeCtnQ1gxQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 884 7307 8484 • Passcode: SOJAC1! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /08/WJC-SlaveryMamaroneck.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:920@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211024T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211024T120000 DTSTAMP:20211024T145536Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/pj-library-story-time-and-sing-along-7 / SUMMARY:PJ Library Story Time and Sing Along DESCRIPTION:It is time for us to join Noah and all the animals on the Ark! Little ones along with a grown-up are invited to join friends at WJC for o ur PJ Library program. Come sing with Tkiya and hear some of our favorite PJ Library stories with Eileen Fortuna.\n\nWe'll meet outside (weather per mitting).\n\nMask Policy\n\nIndoors: Consistent with current CDC guidance\ , all persons age two and above must wear masks at all times while inside the building\, regardless of vaccination status. Exceptions include presen ters from the Bimah during religious services (including prayer leaders\, speakers\, and Torah readers) and while seated and eating.\n\nIn Outdoor T ent Spaces and on Synagogue Grounds: Masks may be required for large gath erings in outdoor tents as determined by synagogue leadership. At other ti mes\, fully vaccinated persons need not wear masks outdoors\, although we ask that everyone be mindful of the sensitivities of those around them. Al l unvaccinated persons age two and above must wear masks outdoors when the y are within six feet of others\, except when seated and eating Kiddush wi th their families or pods.\n\nVaccination Policy\n\nIndividuals ages 12 an d above: For the safety and comfort of the congregation\, all eligible pe rsons ages 12 and above must be fully vaccinated to attend religious servi ces\, programs\, or other WJC activities in the building. We reserve the r ight to request proof of vaccination at our discretion.\n\nThose who are n ot fully vaccinated may attend outdoor programming in accordance with the masking policy set forth above. We will continue to provide access to our services and many of our programs virtually through Zoom and/or live strea m. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /01/WJC-PJStoryTime.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:772@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211024T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211024T120000 DTSTAMP:20211024T150426Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/pizza-and-slime/ SUMMARY:Pizza and Slime DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, October 24th\, Kindergarten\, 1st\, and 2nd graders are invited to join together at 12:00 pm for pizza followed by a slime-ma king workshop with the experts from D.I.Y. Slime! Kids ages 7 &\; older will make Basic Slime (glue-based) and kids ages 6 &\; under will make Butter Slime\, which is clay-based so it's less sticky for little hands. Space is limited\; pre-registration is required. Our program will conclude at 1:30 pm.\n\nContact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org to find out more abo ut registration.\n\n \;\n\nMask Policy\n\nIndoors: Consistent with cur rent CDC guidance\, all persons age two and above must wear masks at all t imes while inside the building\, regardless of vaccination status. Excepti ons include presenters from the Bimah during religious services (including prayer leaders\, speakers\, and Torah readers) and while seated and eatin g.\n\nIn Outdoor Tent Spaces and on Synagogue Grounds: Masks may be requi red for large gatherings in outdoor tents as determined by synagogue leade rship. At other times\, fully vaccinated persons need not wear masks outdo ors\, although we ask that everyone be mindful of the sensitivities of tho se around them. All unvaccinated persons age two and above must wear masks outdoors when they are within six feet of others\, except when seated and eating Kiddush with their families or pods.\n\nVaccination Policy\n\nIndi viduals ages 12 and above: For the safety and comfort of the congregation \, all eligible persons ages 12 and above must be fully vaccinated to atte nd religious services\, programs\, or other WJC activities in the building . We reserve the right to request proof of vaccination at our discretion.\ n\nThose who are not fully vaccinated may attend outdoor programming in ac cordance with the masking policy set forth above. We will continue to prov ide access to our services and many of our programs virtually through Zoom and/or live stream. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /07/WJC-PizzaSlime.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:773@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211024T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211024T120000 DTSTAMP:20211024T155340Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/mini-classic-sports/ SUMMARY:Mini-Classic Sports DESCRIPTION:WJC children in 3rd - 6th grade are invited to join together fr om 12:00 - 1:30 pm for a pizza lunch followed by some fun playing some of our favorite classic sports games. Led by staff from Fenom Fitness\, we wi ll play such games as capture the flag\, kickball and even some fun relay races! Space is limited so sign up today!\n\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at e ducdir@wjcenter.org\n\nMask Policy\n\nIndoors: Consistent with current CDC guidance\, all persons age two and above must wear masks at all times whi le inside the building\, regardless of vaccination status. Exceptions incl ude presenters from the Bimah during religious services (including prayer leaders\, speakers\, and Torah readers) and while seated and eating.\n\nIn Outdoor Tent Spaces and on Synagogue Grounds: Masks may be required for large gatherings in outdoor tents as determined by synagogue leadership. A t other times\, fully vaccinated persons need not wear masks outdoors\, al though we ask that everyone be mindful of the sensitivities of those aroun d them. All unvaccinated persons age two and above must wear masks outdoor s when they are within six feet of others\, except when seated and eating Kiddush with their families or pods.\n\nVaccination Policy\n\nIndividuals ages 12 and above: For the safety and comfort of the congregation\, all e ligible persons ages 12 and above must be fully vaccinated to attend relig ious services\, programs\, or other WJC activities in the building. We res erve the right to request proof of vaccination at our discretion.\n\nThose who are not fully vaccinated may attend outdoor programming in accordance with the masking policy set forth above. We will continue to provide acce ss to our services and many of our programs virtually through Zoom and/or live stream.\nPlease RSVP below\n[gravityform id="88" title="false" descri ption="false"] ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /07/WJC-MiniClassicSports.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:926@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211025T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211121T130000 DTSTAMP:20211112T003359Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/mitzvah-day-2021/ SUMMARY:Mitzvah Day 2021 DESCRIPTION:This year's SOJAC Mitzvah Day is a hybrid\, so everyone can hel p out and get involved based on their comfort level!\nSpecial activities o n Mitzvah Day (November 14) include:\n\n Eve Russ is arranging for WJC vo lunteers  to help rebuild flood damaged homes in our community with the F uller Center. The Fuller Center is devoted to this ongoing work. Space may be limited. Adults and older teens. In order to participate\, you must co ntact Eve Russ: eruss143@aol.com.\n Children ages 3-10 can make cards or posters to welcome Afghan children currently residing at Fort Dix in New J ersey\, awaiting resettlement. These cards are intended to help the refuge e children feel welcome to the US  and hopeful that they will get to live happy\, full lives with their families. We will supply all materials. Con tact Sharon Silver with questions: sraplata@msn.com.\n\nOn-Going\n\n WJC Teens will be packing Hanukkah gift bags for the elders of Project Ezra on Tuesday\, November 16\, during their meeting. These goodie bags make the elders feel remembered and valued\, a definite mitzvah!\n Religious Schoo l and ECC children have been working on Hanukkah greeting cards to put in the goodie bags for Project Ezra elders. The cards bring a smile to the se nior’s faces\, while they enjoy the goodies—a real mitzvah!\n\nDonatio ns\nAll of our community partners have asked us to collect only new\, most needed items.\nPlease note: All clothing and underwear must be new! Col lections bins will be available at WJC from October 25-November 21. Colle ction bins can be found in the Reception Room a WJC on November 14 from 9: 00am to 1:00pm for in-person donations on Mitzvah Day. Please place all on line orders between October 25- November 21.\n\nCRC - The Community Resou rce Center\nCollecting: children’s warm pajamas (all sizes infant-teen)\ ; warm hats and gloves (children’s- adult sizes)\; fleece jackets (men ’s and women’s sizes small &\; medium)\nBring to WJC on November 1 4 OR order online here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/genericItemsPa ge/2X2O7QLIIIJPL\n\nThe Sharing Shelf - Westchester’s Clothing Bank\nCol lecting: athletic socks (especially for teen boys and girls)\, and underwe ar (especially for boys sizes 6-14)\nBring to WJC on November 14 OR order online here: https://www.target.com/gift-registry/gift/wjcsocksunderwear\ n\nWJCI - Westchester Jewish Coalition for Immigration\nCollecting: New M ake-up Kits and Make-up for Afghan women at Fort Dix: lipstick\, eyeshadow \, blush\, and mascara\nBring to WJC on November 14 OR order online here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/16C0RHZPXVVVE?ref_=wl_share \n\nLit tle Libraries - Providing gently used books for underserved communities in NYC\nCollecting: Like-new books for young adults and adults\nBring to WJC from October 25 to November 21\n\nQuestions? Contact Sondra Levy\, sklevy 8@gmail.com\; Eve Russ\, ERuss143@aol.com\, or Sharon Silver\, sraplata@ms n.com\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\nMask Policy\n\nIndoors: Consiste nt with current CDC guidance\, all persons age two and above must wear mas ks at all times while inside the building\, regardless of vaccination stat us. Exceptions include presenters from the Bimah during religious services (including prayer leaders\, speakers\, and Torah readers) and while seate d and eating.\n\nIn Outdoor Tent Spaces and on Synagogue Grounds: Masks m ay be required for large gatherings in outdoor tents as determined by syna gogue leadership. At other times\, fully vaccinated persons need not wear masks outdoors\, although we ask that everyone be mindful of the sensitivi ties of those around them. All unvaccinated persons age two and above must wear masks outdoors when they are within six feet of others\, except when seated and eating Kiddush with their families or pods.\n\nVaccination Pol icy\n\nIndividuals ages 12 and above: For the safety and comfort of the c ongregation\, all eligible persons ages 12 and above must be fully vaccina ted to attend religious services\, programs\, or other WJC activities in t he building. We reserve the right to request proof of vaccination at our d iscretion.\n\nThose who are not fully vaccinated may attend outdoor progra mming in accordance with the masking policy set forth above. We will conti nue to provide access to our services and many of our programs virtually t hrough Zoom and/or live stream. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /10/WJC-MitzvahDay2021-1.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:904@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T200000 DTSTAMP:20211024T150917Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-teens-what-just-happened-how-socia l-media-impacts-the-news/ SUMMARY:WJC Teens: What Just Happened? How Social Media Impacts the News DESCRIPTION:"Why would anyone talk to journalists? We don't need them - all they do is twist your words into something you never said - they lie. The news has nothing to do with what's actually going on or even finding out what's going on."\n\nThose are thoughts that were shared by WJC teens last year during a discussion on what was going on in the news. There were str ong feelings and major disagreements among the group\, so we decided to re ach out to some journalists and have a conversation about why anyone shoul d talk to them\, what their process is like\, and what journalism (and the news) looks like today—and whether or not it can change.\n\nA continuat ion of our conversation earlier in October with two experienced journalist s on how social media impacts the news and why we should care.\n\nJoin us for dinner and a conversation in the WJC Teen Lounge. Dinner from 6:00-6: 30pm\, discussion from 6:45-8:00pm\n\nMask Policy\n\nIndoors: Consistent w ith current CDC guidance\, all persons age two and above must wear masks a t all times while inside the building\, regardless of vaccination status. Exceptions include presenters from the Bimah during religious services (in cluding prayer leaders\, speakers\, and Torah readers) and while seated an d eating.\n\nIn Outdoor Tent Spaces and on Synagogue Grounds: Masks may b e required for large gatherings in outdoor tents as determined by synagogu e leadership. At other times\, fully vaccinated persons need not wear mask s outdoors\, although we ask that everyone be mindful of the sensitivities of those around them. All unvaccinated persons age two and above must wea r masks outdoors when they are within six feet of others\, except when sea ted and eating Kiddush with their families or pods.\n\nVaccination Policy\ n\nIndividuals ages 12 and above: For the safety and comfort of the congr egation\, all eligible persons ages 12 and above must be fully vaccinated to attend religious services\, programs\, or other WJC activities in the b uilding. We reserve the right to request proof of vaccination at our discr etion.\n\nThose who are not fully vaccinated may attend outdoor programmin g in accordance with the masking policy set forth above. We will continue to provide access to our services and many of our programs virtually throu gh Zoom and/or live stream.\n\n[gravityform id="99" title="false" descript ion="false"] ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /09/WJC-Teens-Media.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:917@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211028T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211028T110000 DTSTAMP:20211011T153731Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/cooking-for-hope-3/ SUMMARY:Cooking for Hope DESCRIPTION:Our January initiative exceeded our expectations and many asked to participate again. In addition\, Hope Soup kitchen asked if we would b e willing to cook a meal once per month! Therefore\, we are excited to ann ounce Cooking for Hope is now a monthly initiative!\n\nThis joint effort b etween SOJAC and Sisterhood encourages you to cook a meal for our neighbor s at Hope Soup Kitchen. Cook up a meal\, package up the meals\, and donat e them to HOPE Soup Kitchen\, to feed 120 deserving and hungry people.\n\ nA few things to know—\n\n Meals should feed 10 people\n Meals can inc lude an entree\, vegetable\, and dessert (but not required)\n Some sugges tions are:  lasagna\, mac and cheese\, chili\, chicken\, baked ziti.\n C ontainers are available\, if needed!\n\nPLEASE NOTE\, AS INFORMATION AS CH ANGED: This month\, drop off will be Thursday\, October 28\, at Edeet Sor oker's home\, located at  35  Forest Park Ave between 9:00 and 11:00am when we will then deliver the food to Hope on everyone's behalf. PLEASE B RING FOOD TO THE PATIO DOOR AT THE END OF THE DRIVEWAY (GROUND FLOOR) AND RING THE DOORBELL THERE. If you need to reach Edeet\, her phone number is 914-400-8577.\n\nPlease let us know if you are participating ahead of tim e! Simply email sklevy8@gmail.com.\n\nQuestions can also be directed to S ondra at sklevy8@gmail.com or 914-980-8853.\n\n \;\nAbout Hope Soup Ki tchen\nWith the assistance and support of a host of volunteers\, HOPE open ed the doors of its first Soup Kitchen in 1984. Since its early days\, HOP E has grown to become the largest emergency Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen i n the region. Although HOPE Community Services was founded to respond to h unger in the community\, it quickly became apparent that food was not the only thing our clients were lacking. Clothing\, language skills\, emotiona l support\, immigration services\, and other daily necessities were also n eeded. HOPE Community Services expanded its services to meet the needs of its diverse client population. To learn more\, visit www.hopecommunityserv ices.org. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /12/WJC-CookingforHope.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:848@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211030T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211030T100000 DTSTAMP:20211024T151116Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/fall-shabbat-yoga-2/ SUMMARY:Fall Shabbat Yoga DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to gather outdoors on the patio by the library (weather-permitting) Saturdays at 10:00am to deepen our understanding of J ewish spirituality through the practice of yoga. Please welcome Irrit Dwec k and returning instructor\, Robin Wald\, as they lead us in inspiring inf usions of Jewish wisdom\, yoga and movement\, meditation and relaxation. O ur fall schedule is as follows:\n\n October 30 led by Robin Wald\n Novem ber 20 led by Irrit Dweck\n December 18 led by Robin Wald\n\nRobin Wald i s a Jewish educator who has been teaching Jewish yoga and meditation for a dults\, teens\, and children at synagogues and religious schools in Westch ester since 2005. She integrates the wisdom of Torah\, Tanach\, kabbalah/m ysticism\, Pirke Avot\, and Mussar with the embodied physical and spiritua l practices of yoga and meditation.\n\nIrrit Dweck teaches Arabic and Span ish at SAR High School and Yoga to adults and teens. In her classes\, she explores a connection to breathe through movement and a philosophical them e.\n\nWhether you are a beginner or an experienced yogi\, please join us. Social distancing rules will be followed. Irrit and Robin are vaccinated\, and anyone who is unvaccinated will be required to wear a mask. Please br ing your own mat and water bottle. Blocks are optional. We greatly look fo rward to practicing yoga together again!\n\nMask Policy\n\nIndoors: Consis tent with current CDC guidance\, all persons age two and above must wear m asks at all times while inside the building\, regardless of vaccination st atus. Exceptions include presenters from the Bimah during religious servic es (including prayer leaders\, speakers\, and Torah readers) and while sea ted and eating.\n\nIn Outdoor Tent Spaces and on Synagogue Grounds: Masks may be required for large gatherings in outdoor tents as determined by sy nagogue leadership. At other times\, fully vaccinated persons need not wea r masks outdoors\, although we ask that everyone be mindful of the sensiti vities of those around them. All unvaccinated persons age two and above mu st wear masks outdoors when they are within six feet of others\, except wh en seated and eating Kiddush with their families or pods.\n\nVaccination P olicy\n\nIndividuals ages 12 and above: For the safety and comfort of the congregation\, all eligible persons ages 12 and above must be fully vacci nated to attend religious services\, programs\, or other WJC activities in the building. We reserve the right to request proof of vaccination at our discretion.\n\nThose who are not fully vaccinated may attend outdoor prog ramming in accordance with the masking policy set forth above. We will con tinue to provide access to our services and many of our programs virtually through Zoom and/or live stream. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019 /09/WJC_ShabbatYoga.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:916@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211030T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211030T114500 DTSTAMP:20211028T194733Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-55/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC. Our group will meet at WJC outside (weather permitting) by the Activity Center at 10:45am. Pa rents are invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the children join together for Youth Services.\n\nThis program is geared towa rds children in 1st grade through 6th grade.\n\nWe ask that all participan ts wear a mask outside at Youth Services. If service is indoors\, all atte ndees of indoor services are now required to be masked regardless of vacci nation status.\n\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org\n\nWhen outdoors\, fully vaccinated persons are encouraged\, but not required to wear masks.  We ask that everyone be mindful of the sensitivities of thos e around them. All unvaccinated persons age two and above must wear masks when participating in this program whether indoors or outdoors.\n\nMask Po licy\n\nIndoors: Consistent with current CDC guidance\, all persons age tw o and above must wear masks at all times while inside the building\, regar dless of vaccination status. Exceptions include presenters from the Bimah during religious services (including prayer leaders\, speakers\, and Torah readers) and while seated and eating.\n\nIn Outdoor Tent Spaces and on Sy nagogue Grounds: Masks may be required for large gatherings in outdoor te nts as determined by synagogue leadership. At other times\, fully vaccinat ed persons need not wear masks outdoors\, although we ask that everyone be mindful of the sensitivities of those around them. All unvaccinated perso ns age two and above must wear masks outdoors when they are within six fee t of others\, except when seated and eating Kiddush with their families or pods.\n\nVaccination Policy\n\nIndividuals ages 12 and above: For the sa fety and comfort of the congregation\, all eligible persons ages 12 and ab ove must be fully vaccinated to attend religious services\, programs\, or other WJC activities in the building. We reserve the right to request proo f of vaccination at our discretion.\n\nThose who are not fully vaccinated may attend outdoor programming in accordance with the masking policy set f orth above. We will continue to provide access to our services and many of our programs virtually through Zoom and/or live stream. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:915@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211030T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211030T114500 DTSTAMP:20211028T194756Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-56/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Children along with their grown-up are invited to join us for o ur Torah for Tots service. We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friends hip and enjoy learning about Shabbat. Our group will meet at WJC outside (weather permitting) in the lower ECC playground area at 10:45am. This pro gram is geared towards ECC-age children through Kindergarten.\n\nWe ask th at all participants wear a mask outside at Torah for Tots. If service is i ndoors\, all attendees of indoor services are now required to be masked re gardless of vaccination status.\n\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjc enter.org\n\nWhen outdoors\, fully vaccinated persons are encouraged\, but not required to wear masks.  We ask that everyone be mindful of the sens itivities of those around them. All unvaccinated persons age two and above must wear masks when participating in this program whether indoors or out doors.\n\nMask Policy\n\nIndoors: Consistent with current CDC guidance\, a ll persons age two and above must wear masks at all times while inside the building\, regardless of vaccination status. Exceptions include presenter s from the Bimah during religious services (including prayer leaders\, spe akers\, and Torah readers) and while seated and eating.\n\nIn Outdoor Tent Spaces and on Synagogue Grounds: Masks may be required for large gatheri ngs in outdoor tents as determined by synagogue leadership. At other times \, fully vaccinated persons need not wear masks outdoors\, although we ask that everyone be mindful of the sensitivities of those around them. All u nvaccinated persons age two and above must wear masks outdoors when they a re within six feet of others\, except when seated and eating Kiddush with their families or pods.\n\nVaccination Policy\n\nIndividuals ages 12 and a bove: For the safety and comfort of the congregation\, all eligible perso ns ages 12 and above must be fully vaccinated to attend religious services \, programs\, or other WJC activities in the building. We reserve the righ t to request proof of vaccination at our discretion.\n\nThose who are not fully vaccinated may attend outdoor programming in accordance with the mas king policy set forth above. We will continue to provide access to our ser vices and many of our programs virtually through Zoom and/or live stream. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:767@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211102T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211102T173000 DTSTAMP:20211026T232246Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sisterhood-virtual-healthy-cooking-wit h-chef-amy-rosen-2021-11-02/ SUMMARY:Sisterhood Virtual Healthy Cooking with Chef Amy Rosen DESCRIPTION:Join Sisterhood for a delicious + nutritious virtual cooking co urse with Chef Amy Rosen from the comfort of your own kitchen. Celebrate f lavor and good health with friends as we learn and prepare several kosher healthy dishes.\n\n$54 for the course for current Sisterhood members. $72 for non-members\n\n**Please note: cost and link are for three sessions on November 2\, 9\, and 16.\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8 3508699041?pwd=eDlSZjkzQ09qeEU3TzVueWp2c2tBdz09 \n\nMeeting ID: 835 0869 9 041 Passcode: 10543\n\n \;\nPlease RSVP below!\n \;\n\n[gravityfor m id="85" title="false" description="false"] ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /07/WJC-Sisterhood-CookingClass.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:946@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211102T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211102T180000 DTSTAMP:20211027T012915Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-teens-friends-volunteer-night-with -soul-ryeders/ SUMMARY:WJC Teens & Friends: Volunteer night with SOUL RYEDERS DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 2\, 6:00-8:00pm • WJC Activity Center\n(di nner outside\, 6:00-6:30pm)\n\nJoin WJC Teens for an evening of blanket ma king and notecard collection with SOUL RYEDERS\, a local Westchester organ ization working to support individuals with all types of cancer. Come lear n about the organization and fulfill the mitzvah of gemilut chasadim\, act s of loving-kindness\, at the same time.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\nMask Pol icy\n\nIndoors: Consistent with current CDC guidance\, all persons age two and above must wear masks at all times while inside the building\, regard less of vaccination status. Exceptions include presenters from the Bimah d uring religious services (including prayer leaders\, speakers\, and Torah readers) and while seated and eating.\n\nIn Outdoor Tent Spaces and on Syn agogue Grounds: Masks may be required for large gatherings in outdoor ten ts as determined by synagogue leadership. At other times\, fully vaccinate d persons need not wear masks outdoors\, although we ask that everyone be mindful of the sensitivities of those around them. All unvaccinated person s age two and above must wear masks outdoors when they are within six feet of others\, except when seated and eating Kiddush with their families or pods.\n\nVaccination Policy\n\nIndividuals ages 12 and above: For the saf ety and comfort of the congregation\, all eligible persons ages 12 and abo ve must be fully vaccinated to attend religious services\, programs\, or o ther WJC activities in the building. We reserve the right to request proof of vaccination at our discretion.\n\nThose who are not fully vaccinated m ay attend outdoor programming in accordance with the masking policy set fo rth above. We will continue to provide access to our services and many of our programs virtually through Zoom and/or live stream. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /10/WJC-Teens-SoulReyders.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:754@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211104T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211104T100000 DTSTAMP:20211028T194817Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shajam-singalong-2/ SUMMARY:ShaJam Singalong DESCRIPTION:Join friends at WJC for a music and movement Shabbat experience .\n\nOpen to children birth through pre-school age and their grown-ups.\n\ nThursday mornings from 9:30 to 10:00am.\n\nFor more information\, please contact Aleza Kulp at 914-698-2960 or educdir@wjcenter.org.\n\nThere is no charge for this program.\n\nWhen outdoors\, fully vaccinated persons are encouraged\, but not required to wear masks.  We ask that everyone be min dful of the sensitivities of those around them. All unvaccinated persons a ge two and above must wear masks when participating in this program whethe r indoors or outdoors.\n\nMask Policy\n\nIndoors: Consistent with current CDC guidance\, all persons age two and above must wear masks at all times while inside the building\, regardless of vaccination status. Exceptions i nclude presenters from the Bimah during religious services (including pray er leaders\, speakers\, and Torah readers) and while seated and eating.\n\ nIn Outdoor Tent Spaces and on Synagogue Grounds: Masks may be required f or large gatherings in outdoor tents as determined by synagogue leadership . At other times\, fully vaccinated persons need not wear masks outdoors\, although we ask that everyone be mindful of the sensitivities of those ar ound them. All unvaccinated persons age two and above must wear masks outd oors when they are within six feet of others\, except when seated and eati ng Kiddush with their families or pods.\n\nVaccination Policy\n\nIndividua ls ages 12 and above: For the safety and comfort of the congregation\, al l eligible persons ages 12 and above must be fully vaccinated to attend re ligious services\, programs\, or other WJC activities in the building. We reserve the right to request proof of vaccination at our discretion.\n\nTh ose who are not fully vaccinated may attend outdoor programming in accorda nce with the masking policy set forth above. We will continue to provide a ccess to our services and many of our programs virtually through Zoom and/ or live stream. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /09/WJC-ShaJam.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:936@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211106T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211106T114500 DTSTAMP:20211103T190327Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-60/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC. Our group will meet at WJC outside (weather permitting) by the Activity Center at 10:45am. Pa rents are invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the children join together for Youth Services. This program is geared toward s children in 1st grade through 6th grade.\n\nWhen outdoors\, fully vaccin ated persons are encouraged\, but not required to wear masks.  We ask tha t everyone be mindful of the sensitivities of those around them. All unvac cinated persons age two and above must wear masks when participating in th is program whether indoors or outdoors.\n\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at edu cdir@wjcenter.org\n\nMask Policy\n\nIndoors: Consistent with current CDC g uidance\, all persons age two and above must wear masks at all times while inside the building\, regardless of vaccination status. Exceptions includ e presenters from the Bimah during religious services (including prayer le aders\, speakers\, and Torah readers) and while seated and eating.\n\nIn O utdoor Tent Spaces and on Synagogue Grounds: Masks may be required for la rge gatherings in outdoor tents as determined by synagogue leadership. At other times\, fully vaccinated persons need not wear masks outdoors\, alth ough we ask that everyone be mindful of the sensitivities of those around them. All unvaccinated persons age two and above must wear masks outdoors when they are within six feet of others\, except when seated and eating Ki ddush with their families or pods.\n\nVaccination Policy\n\nIndividuals ag es 12 and above: For the safety and comfort of the congregation\, all eli gible persons ages 12 and above must be fully vaccinated to attend religio us services\, programs\, or other WJC activities in the building. We reser ve the right to request proof of vaccination at our discretion.\n\nThose w ho are not fully vaccinated may attend outdoor programming in accordance w ith the masking policy set forth above. We will continue to provide access to our services and many of our programs virtually through Zoom and/or li ve stream. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:935@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211106T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211106T114500 DTSTAMP:20211103T193556Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-60/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Children along with their grown-up are invited to join us for o ur Torah for Tots service. We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendsh ip and enjoy learning about Shabbat.  Our group will meet at WJC outside (weather permitting) by the library patio at 10:45am. This program is gear ed towards ECC-age children through Kindergarten.\n\nWhen outdoors\, fully vaccinated persons are encouraged\, but not required to wear masks.  We ask that everyone be mindful of the sensitivities of those around them. Al l unvaccinated persons age two and above must wear masks when participatin g in this program whether indoors or outdoors.\n\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org\n\nMask Policy\n\nIndoors: Consistent with curren t CDC guidance\, all persons age two and above must wear masks at all time s while inside the building\, regardless of vaccination status. Exceptions include presenters from the Bimah during religious services (including pr ayer leaders\, speakers\, and Torah readers) and while seated and eating.\ n\nIn Outdoor Tent Spaces and on Synagogue Grounds: Masks may be required for large gatherings in outdoor tents as determined by synagogue leadersh ip. At other times\, fully vaccinated persons need not wear masks outdoors \, although we ask that everyone be mindful of the sensitivities of those around them. All unvaccinated persons age two and above must wear masks ou tdoors when they are within six feet of others\, except when seated and ea ting Kiddush with their families or pods.\n\nVaccination Policy\n\nIndivid uals ages 12 and above: For the safety and comfort of the congregation\, all eligible persons ages 12 and above must be fully vaccinated to attend religious services\, programs\, or other WJC activities in the building. W e reserve the right to request proof of vaccination at our discretion.\n\n Those who are not fully vaccinated may attend outdoor programming in accor dance with the masking policy set forth above. We will continue to provide access to our services and many of our programs virtually through Zoom an d/or live stream. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:949@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211107T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211107T100000 DTSTAMP:20211027T230903Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sisterhood-hanukkah-shopping-spree-sal e/ SUMMARY:Sisterhood Hanukkah Shopping Spree & Sale DESCRIPTION:Shop till your Dreidel drops! We have all your Hannukah needs: Candles\, Matches\, Menorahs\, Judaica\, Jewelry\, and more in the Sisterh ood Gift Shop &\; Lower Lobby! Join us at this MEGA SALE for some schmo ozing and shopping.\n \;\n\nMask Policy\n\nIndoors: Consistent with cu rrent CDC guidance\, all persons age two and above must wear masks at all times while inside the building\, regardless of vaccination status. Except ions include presenters from the Bimah during religious services (includin g prayer leaders\, speakers\, and Torah readers) and while seated and eati ng.\n\nIn Outdoor Tent Spaces and on Synagogue Grounds: Masks may be requ ired for large gatherings in outdoor tents as determined by synagogue lead ership. At other times\, fully vaccinated persons need not wear masks outd oors\, although we ask that everyone be mindful of the sensitivities of th ose around them. All unvaccinated persons age two and above must wear mask s outdoors when they are within six feet of others\, except when seated an d eating Kiddush with their families or pods.\n\nVaccination Policy\n\nInd ividuals ages 12 and above: For the safety and comfort of the congregatio n\, all eligible persons ages 12 and above must be fully vaccinated to att end religious services\, programs\, or other WJC activities in the buildin g. We reserve the right to request proof of vaccination at our discretion. \n\nThose who are not fully vaccinated may attend outdoor programming in a ccordance with the masking policy set forth above. We will continue to pro vide access to our services and many of our programs virtually through Zoo m and/or live stream. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /10/WJC-SisterhoodHanukkahSale.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:925@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211107T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211107T120000 DTSTAMP:20211024T160659Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/defiant-requiem-documentary-film-and-c onversation-with-conductor-murry-sidlin/ SUMMARY:Defiant Requiem: Documentary Film and Conversation with Conductor M urry Sidlin DESCRIPTION:The Holocaust Learning Center Committee invites you to an in-pe rson Kristallnacht commemoration on Sunday\, November 7th from 10:00am-12: 00pm featuring a screening of the documentary film Defiant Requiem followe d by a conversation with conductor Murry Sidlin. The film highlights the r emarkable story of Rafael Schächter\, a brilliant\, young Czech conductor who was sent to the Terezín concentration camp in 1941 and of the Jewish prisoners who performed with him. In the most dramatic example of intelle ctual and artistic courage\, Schächter led one hundred and fifty prisoner s to learn and perform Verdi's Requiem\, enabling them to transcend horrif ic conditions and engage in resistance against and defiance of the Nazis.\ n\nAfter the screening\, conductor Murry Sidlin\, President and Creative D irector of the Defiant Requiem Foundation\, will join us via Zoom to disc uss this important film and the events it portrays. The program will be in -person at WJC and breakfast will be served\; it will also be accessible o n Zoom.\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83140961621?pwd=W VJlZ0VEV0ZwbVo2RXA3ajFZU2U3QT09\n\nMeeting ID: 831 4096 1621 • Passcode : 10543\n\nMask Policy\n\nIndoors: Consistent with current CDC guidance\, all persons age two and above must wear masks at all times while inside th e building\, regardless of vaccination status. Exceptions include presente rs from the Bimah during religious services (including prayer leaders\, sp eakers\, and Torah readers) and while seated and eating.\n\nIn Outdoor Ten t Spaces and on Synagogue Grounds: Masks may be required for large gather ings in outdoor tents as determined by synagogue leadership. At other time s\, fully vaccinated persons need not wear masks outdoors\, although we as k that everyone be mindful of the sensitivities of those around them. All unvaccinated persons age two and above must wear masks outdoors when they are within six feet of others\, except when seated and eating Kiddush with their families or pods.\n\nVaccination Policy\n\nIndividuals ages 12 and above: For the safety and comfort of the congregation\, all eligible pers ons ages 12 and above must be fully vaccinated to attend religious service s\, programs\, or other WJC activities in the building. We reserve the rig ht to request proof of vaccination at our discretion.\n\nThose who are not fully vaccinated may attend outdoor programming in accordance with the ma sking policy set forth above. We will continue to provide access to our se rvices and many of our programs virtually through Zoom and/or live stream. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /10/WJC-Defiant-Requiem.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:768@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T173000 DTSTAMP:20211024T160734Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sisterhood-virtual-healthy-cooking-wit h-chef-amy-rosen-2021-11-09/ SUMMARY:Sisterhood Virtual Healthy Cooking with Chef Amy Rosen DESCRIPTION:Join Sisterhood for a delicious + nutritious virtual cooking co urse with Chef Amy Rosen from the comfort of your own kitchen. Celebrate f lavor and good health with friends as we learn and prepare several kosher healthy dishes.\n\n$54 for the course for current Sisterhood members. $72 for non-members\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8350869904 1?pwd=eDlSZjkzQ09qeEU3TzVueWp2c2tBdz09 \n\nMeeting ID: 835 0869 9041 Passc ode: 10543\n\nMask Policy\n\nIndoors: Consistent with current CDC guidance \, all persons age two and above must wear masks at all times while inside the building\, regardless of vaccination status. Exceptions include prese nters from the Bimah during religious services (including prayer leaders\, speakers\, and Torah readers) and while seated and eating.\n\nIn Outdoor Tent Spaces and on Synagogue Grounds: Masks may be required for large gat herings in outdoor tents as determined by synagogue leadership. At other t imes\, fully vaccinated persons need not wear masks outdoors\, although we ask that everyone be mindful of the sensitivities of those around them. A ll unvaccinated persons age two and above must wear masks outdoors when th ey are within six feet of others\, except when seated and eating Kiddush w ith their families or pods.\n\nVaccination Policy\n\nIndividuals ages 12 a nd above: For the safety and comfort of the congregation\, all eligible p ersons ages 12 and above must be fully vaccinated to attend religious serv ices\, programs\, or other WJC activities in the building. We reserve the right to request proof of vaccination at our discretion.\n\nThose who are not fully vaccinated may attend outdoor programming in accordance with the masking policy set forth above. We will continue to provide access to our services and many of our programs virtually through Zoom and/or live stre am.\nPlease RSVP below!\n \;\n\n[gravityform id="85" title="false" des cription="false"] ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /07/WJC-Sisterhood-CookingClass.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:947@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T180000 DTSTAMP:20211026T235232Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-teens-friends-film-conversation-wi th-conductor-murry-sidlin/ SUMMARY:WJC teens & friends: Film & Conversation with Conductor Murry Sidli n DESCRIPTION:WJC teens &\; friends: A night of Holocaust Education in hon or of Kristallnacht: Film &\; Conversation with Conductor Murry Sidlin \n\nTuesday\, November 9\, 6:00-8:00pm (Dinner from 6:00-6:30pm)\n\nOn the anniversary of Kristallnacht\, WJC Teens will watch a short film document ing the remarkable story of a brilliant young Czech conductor\, Rafael Sc hächter\, and the one hundred and fifty fellow prisoners at the Terezín concentration camp whom he led in learning and performing Verdi's Requiem . Murry Sidlin is a widely acclaimed conductor and the creator of Defiant Requiem: Verdi at Terezín\, a concert program honoring the heroic music ians who defied the Nazis through their music\; he has conducted Verdi's  Requiem at Terezín and around the world. Following the screening\, Mr. Si dlin\, also President and Creative Director of the Defiant Requiem Founda tion\, will speak with the teens about the film and the events it portray s. Emily Natbony\, a WJC congregant who is now Education Program Manager a t the Defiant Requiem Foundation\, will join Mr. Sidlin in conversation w ith the teens.\n\n \;\n\nMask Policy\n\nIndoors: Consistent with curre nt CDC guidance\, all persons age two and above must wear masks at all tim es while inside the building\, regardless of vaccination status. Exception s include presenters from the Bimah during religious services (including p rayer leaders\, speakers\, and Torah readers) and while seated and eating. \n\nIn Outdoor Tent Spaces and on Synagogue Grounds: Masks may be require d for large gatherings in outdoor tents as determined by synagogue leaders hip. At other times\, fully vaccinated persons need not wear masks outdoor s\, although we ask that everyone be mindful of the sensitivities of those around them. All unvaccinated persons age two and above must wear masks o utdoors when they are within six feet of others\, except when seated and e ating Kiddush with their families or pods.\n\nVaccination Policy\n\nIndivi duals ages 12 and above: For the safety and comfort of the congregation\, all eligible persons ages 12 and above must be fully vaccinated to attend religious services\, programs\, or other WJC activities in the building. We reserve the right to request proof of vaccination at our discretion.\n\ nThose who are not fully vaccinated may attend outdoor programming in acco rdance with the masking policy set forth above. We will continue to provid e access to our services and many of our programs virtually through Zoom a nd/or live stream. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /10/WJC-Teens-Defiant-Requiem.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:938@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211113T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211113T111500 DTSTAMP:20211103T190404Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-61/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:This Shabbat at WJC\, we are offering several different choices for our youth. Children in grades 1st – 6th grade may join together wit h a grown-up at our Simple and Soulful service\, which begins at 10:15am o utside in the lower parking lot tent. Children in 1st – 6th grade are al so welcome to join our Religious School faculty at 10:15am outside by the WJC Activity Center patio (weather permitting) for Shabbat youth services and learning.\n\nWhen outdoors\, fully vaccinated persons are encouraged\, but not required to wear masks.  We ask that everyone be mindful of the sensitivities of those around them. All unvaccinated persons age two and a bove must wear masks when participating in this program whether indoors or outdoors.\n\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org\n\nMask Pol icy\n\nIndoors: Consistent with current CDC guidance\, all persons age two and above must wear masks at all times while inside the building\, regard less of vaccination status. Exceptions include presenters from the Bimah d uring religious services (including prayer leaders\, speakers\, and Torah readers) and while seated and eating.\n\nIn Outdoor Tent Spaces and on Syn agogue Grounds: Masks may be required for large gatherings in outdoor ten ts as determined by synagogue leadership. At other times\, fully vaccinate d persons need not wear masks outdoors\, although we ask that everyone be mindful of the sensitivities of those around them. All unvaccinated person s age two and above must wear masks outdoors when they are within six feet of others\, except when seated and eating Kiddush with their families or pods.\n\nVaccination Policy\n\nIndividuals ages 12 and above: For the saf ety and comfort of the congregation\, all eligible persons ages 12 and abo ve must be fully vaccinated to attend religious services\, programs\, or o ther WJC activities in the building. We reserve the right to request proof of vaccination at our discretion.\n\nThose who are not fully vaccinated m ay attend outdoor programming in accordance with the masking policy set fo rth above. We will continue to provide access to our services and many of our programs virtually through Zoom and/or live stream. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:924@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211113T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211113T101500 DTSTAMP:20211024T160837Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/simple-and-soulful/ SUMMARY:Simple and Soulful DESCRIPTION:Let your spirit soar as we journey through a focused Shabbat mo rning 90-minute service. Group prayer and singing is accompanied by instru ments\, silence for personal reflection\, and an interactive exploration a nd interpretation of the week’s Torah portion.\n\nWe especially welcome Religious School students in 3rd grade and older and their families.\n\nWe will meet in the Activity Center.\n\nMask Policy\n\nIndoors: Consistent w ith current CDC guidance\, all persons age two and above must wear masks a t all times while inside the building\, regardless of vaccination status. Exceptions include presenters from the Bimah during religious services (in cluding prayer leaders\, speakers\, and Torah readers) and while seated an d eating.\n\nIn Outdoor Tent Spaces and on Synagogue Grounds: Masks may b e required for large gatherings in outdoor tents as determined by synagogu e leadership. At other times\, fully vaccinated persons need not wear mask s outdoors\, although we ask that everyone be mindful of the sensitivities of those around them. All unvaccinated persons age two and above must wea r masks outdoors when they are within six feet of others\, except when sea ted and eating Kiddush with their families or pods.\n\nVaccination Policy\ n\nIndividuals ages 12 and above: For the safety and comfort of the congr egation\, all eligible persons ages 12 and above must be fully vaccinated to attend religious services\, programs\, or other WJC activities in the b uilding. We reserve the right to request proof of vaccination at our discr etion.\n\nThose who are not fully vaccinated may attend outdoor programmin g in accordance with the masking policy set forth above. We will continue to provide access to our services and many of our programs virtually throu gh Zoom and/or live stream. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2017 /11/WJC-SimpleAndSoulful.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:937@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211113T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211113T114500 DTSTAMP:20211103T190432Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-61/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Tkiyah Shabbat! Children along with their grown-u p will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendship and enjoy learning about Shabbat.  Our group will meet at WJC outside (weather permitting) in the lower ECC playground area at 10:45am. This program is geared towards ECC-a ge children through Kindergarten.\n\nWhen outdoors\, fully vaccinated pers ons are encouraged\, but not required to wear masks.  We ask that everyon e be mindful of the sensitivities of those around them. All unvaccinated p ersons age two and above must wear masks when participating in this progra m whether indoors or outdoors.\n\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjce nter.org\n\nMask Policy\n\nIndoors: Consistent with current CDC guidance\, all persons age two and above must wear masks at all times while inside t he building\, regardless of vaccination status. Exceptions include present ers from the Bimah during religious services (including prayer leaders\, s peakers\, and Torah readers) and while seated and eating.\n\nIn Outdoor Te nt Spaces and on Synagogue Grounds: Masks may be required for large gathe rings in outdoor tents as determined by synagogue leadership. At other tim es\, fully vaccinated persons need not wear masks outdoors\, although we a sk that everyone be mindful of the sensitivities of those around them. All unvaccinated persons age two and above must wear masks outdoors when they are within six feet of others\, except when seated and eating Kiddush wit h their families or pods.\n\nVaccination Policy\n\nIndividuals ages 12 and above: For the safety and comfort of the congregation\, all eligible per sons ages 12 and above must be fully vaccinated to attend religious servic es\, programs\, or other WJC activities in the building. We reserve the ri ght to request proof of vaccination at our discretion.\n\nThose who are no t fully vaccinated may attend outdoor programming in accordance with the m asking policy set forth above. We will continue to provide access to our s ervices and many of our programs virtually through Zoom and/or live stream . ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:930@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211114T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211114T190000 DTSTAMP:20211024T160932Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/an-evening-of-renewal-2/ SUMMARY:An Evening of Renewal DESCRIPTION:After almost 2 years in the wilderness\, we’re ready to give it a try.\n\nJoin us on Sunday\, November 14\, at 7:00pm—this time sprea d out in the sanctuary/reception room.\n\nWhen you start swaying to our ol d standards\, you’ll hardly notice that you are inside\, vaccinated\, m asked\, and socially distanced.  The electricity of our voices\, singing as one community\, will bring us close together in spirit.\n\nWe promise it will be an evening to remember.\n\nMask Policy\n\nIndoors: Consistent w ith current CDC guidance\, all persons age two and above must wear masks a t all times while inside the building\, regardless of vaccination status. Exceptions include presenters from the Bimah during religious services (in cluding prayer leaders\, speakers\, and Torah readers) and while seated an d eating.\n\nIn Outdoor Tent Spaces and on Synagogue Grounds: Masks may b e required for large gatherings in outdoor tents as determined by synagogu e leadership. At other times\, fully vaccinated persons need not wear mask s outdoors\, although we ask that everyone be mindful of the sensitivities of those around them. All unvaccinated persons age two and above must wea r masks outdoors when they are within six feet of others\, except when sea ted and eating Kiddush with their families or pods.\n\nVaccination Policy\ n\nIndividuals ages 12 and above: For the safety and comfort of the congr egation\, all eligible persons ages 12 and above must be fully vaccinated to attend religious services\, programs\, or other WJC activities in the b uilding. We reserve the right to request proof of vaccination at our discr etion.\n\nThose who are not fully vaccinated may attend outdoor programmin g in accordance with the masking policy set forth above. We will continue to provide access to our services and many of our programs virtually throu gh Zoom and/or live stream. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /08/WJC-RenewalService-2019.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:769@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211116T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211116T173000 DTSTAMP:20211024T161001Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sisterhood-virtual-healthy-cooking-wit h-chef-amy-rosen-2021-11-16/ SUMMARY:Sisterhood Virtual Healthy Cooking with Chef Amy Rosen DESCRIPTION:Join Sisterhood for a delicious + nutritious virtual cooking co urse with Chef Amy Rosen from the comfort of your own kitchen. Celebrate f lavor and good health with friends as we learn and prepare several kosher healthy dishes.\n\n$54 for the course for current Sisterhood members. $72 for non-members\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8350869904 1?pwd=eDlSZjkzQ09qeEU3TzVueWp2c2tBdz09 \n\nMeeting ID: 835 0869 9041 Passc ode: 10543\n\nMask Policy\n\nIndoors: Consistent with current CDC guidance \, all persons age two and above must wear masks at all times while inside the building\, regardless of vaccination status. Exceptions include prese nters from the Bimah during religious services (including prayer leaders\, speakers\, and Torah readers) and while seated and eating.\n\nIn Outdoor Tent Spaces and on Synagogue Grounds: Masks may be required for large gat herings in outdoor tents as determined by synagogue leadership. At other t imes\, fully vaccinated persons need not wear masks outdoors\, although we ask that everyone be mindful of the sensitivities of those around them. A ll unvaccinated persons age two and above must wear masks outdoors when th ey are within six feet of others\, except when seated and eating Kiddush w ith their families or pods.\n\nVaccination Policy\n\nIndividuals ages 12 a nd above: For the safety and comfort of the congregation\, all eligible p ersons ages 12 and above must be fully vaccinated to attend religious serv ices\, programs\, or other WJC activities in the building. We reserve the right to request proof of vaccination at our discretion.\n\nThose who are not fully vaccinated may attend outdoor programming in accordance with the masking policy set forth above. We will continue to provide access to our services and many of our programs virtually through Zoom and/or live stre am.\nPlease RSVP below!\n \;\n\n[gravityform id="85" title="false" des cription="false"] ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /07/WJC-Sisterhood-CookingClass.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:948@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211116T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211116T180000 DTSTAMP:20211026T235502Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-teens-friends-teen-lounge-night/ SUMMARY:WJC Teens & Friends: Teen Lounge Night DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 16\, 6:00-8:00pm (WJC Youth Lounge)\n\nTeen Lounge Night. Join WJC Teens for a lounge night - entirely teen-led! Come hang out with friends\, play games\, eat good food\, and connect.\n\n&nbs p\;\n\nMask Policy\n\nIndoors: Consistent with current CDC guidance\, all persons age two and above must wear masks at all times while inside the bu ilding\, regardless of vaccination status. Exceptions include presenters f rom the Bimah during religious services (including prayer leaders\, speake rs\, and Torah readers) and while seated and eating.\n\nIn Outdoor Tent Sp aces and on Synagogue Grounds: Masks may be required for large gatherings in outdoor tents as determined by synagogue leadership. At other times\, fully vaccinated persons need not wear masks outdoors\, although we ask th at everyone be mindful of the sensitivities of those around them. All unva ccinated persons age two and above must wear masks outdoors when they are within six feet of others\, except when seated and eating Kiddush with the ir families or pods.\n\nVaccination Policy\n\nIndividuals ages 12 and abov e: For the safety and comfort of the congregation\, all eligible persons ages 12 and above must be fully vaccinated to attend religious services\, programs\, or other WJC activities in the building. We reserve the right t o request proof of vaccination at our discretion.\n\nThose who are not ful ly vaccinated may attend outdoor programming in accordance with the maskin g policy set forth above. We will continue to provide access to our servic es and many of our programs virtually through Zoom and/or live stream. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /10/WJC_TeenLoungeNight.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:928@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211117T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211117T110000 DTSTAMP:20211115T152907Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/cooking-for-hope-4/ SUMMARY:Cooking for Hope DESCRIPTION:Our November and December dates coordinate with Thanksgiving an d Christmas. Hope Soup Kitchen has groups that cook specifically for the h olidays.  In order to help\, we can provide extra lasagnas for them to ke ep in the freezer as needed.  You can prepare them in advance and freeze or bring them fresh for Hope to put in their freezer.\n\nThis joint effort between SOJAC and Sisterhood encourages you to cook a meal for our neighb ors at Hope Soup Kitchen. Cook up a meal\, package up the meals\, and don ate them to HOPE Soup Kitchen\, to feed 120 deserving and hungry people.\ n\nThis month\, drop-off will be at 18 Sherwood Oval.\n\nPlease let us kno w if you are participating ahead of time! Simply email sklevy8@gmail.com. \n\nQuestions can also be directed to Sondra at sklevy8@gmail.com or 914-9 80-8853.\n\n \;\nAbout Hope Soup Kitchen\nWith the assistance and supp ort of a host of volunteers\, HOPE opened the doors of its first Soup Kitc hen in 1984. Since its early days\, HOPE has grown to become the largest e mergency Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen in the region. Although HOPE Communi ty Services was founded to respond to hunger in the community\, it quickly became apparent that food was not the only thing our clients were lacking . Clothing\, language skills\, emotional support\, immigration services\, and other daily necessities were also needed. HOPE Community Services expa nded its services to meet the needs of its diverse client population. To l earn more\, visit www.hopecommunityservices.org.\n\n \;\n\nMask Policy \n\nIndoors: Consistent with current CDC guidance\, all persons age two an d above must wear masks at all times while inside the building\, regardles s of vaccination status. Exceptions include presenters from the Bimah duri ng religious services (including prayer leaders\, speakers\, and Torah rea ders) and while seated and eating.\n\nIn Outdoor Tent Spaces and on Synago gue Grounds: Masks may be required for large gatherings in outdoor tents as determined by synagogue leadership. At other times\, fully vaccinated p ersons need not wear masks outdoors\, although we ask that everyone be min dful of the sensitivities of those around them. All unvaccinated persons a ge two and above must wear masks outdoors when they are within six feet of others\, except when seated and eating Kiddush with their families or pod s.\n\nVaccination Policy\n\nIndividuals ages 12 and above: For the safety and comfort of the congregation\, all eligible persons ages 12 and above must be fully vaccinated to attend religious services\, programs\, or othe r WJC activities in the building. We reserve the right to request proof of vaccination at our discretion.\n\nThose who are not fully vaccinated may attend outdoor programming in accordance with the masking policy set forth above. We will continue to provide access to our services and many of our programs virtually through Zoom and/or live stream. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /12/WJC-CookingforHope.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:959@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211118T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211118T190000 DTSTAMP:20211112T115552Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/an-ecumenical-service-for-thanksgiving / SUMMARY:An Ecumenical Service for Thanksgiving DESCRIPTION:Join us in-person or via the live stream available at www.lacny .org/worship/livestream ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /11/Ecumenical-Thanksgivingr.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:931@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211120T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211120T100000 DTSTAMP:20211024T161132Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/fall-shabbat-yoga-4/ SUMMARY:Fall Shabbat Yoga DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to gather outdoors on the patio by the library (weather-permitting) Saturdays at 10:00am to deepen our understanding of J ewish spirituality through the practice of yoga. Please welcome Irrit Dwec k and returning instructor\, Robin Wald\, as they lead us in inspiring inf usions of Jewish wisdom\, yoga and movement\, meditation and relaxation. O ur fall schedule is as follows:\n\n October 30 led by Robin Wald\n Novem ber 20 led by Irrit Dweck\n December 18 led by Robin Wald\n\nRobin Wald i s a Jewish educator who has been teaching Jewish yoga and meditation for a dults\, teens\, and children at synagogues and religious schools in Westch ester since 2005. She integrates the wisdom of Torah\, Tanach\, kabbalah/m ysticism\, Pirke Avot\, and Mussar with the embodied physical and spiritua l practices of yoga and meditation.\n\nIrrit Dweck teaches Arabic and Span ish at SAR High School and Yoga to adults and teens. In her classes\, she explores a connection to breathe through movement and a philosophical them e.\n\nWhether you are a beginner or an experienced yogi\, please join us. Social distancing rules will be followed. Irrit and Robin are vaccinated\, and anyone who is unvaccinated will be required to wear a mask. Please br ing your own mat and water bottle. Blocks are optional. We greatly look fo rward to practicing yoga together again!\n\nMask Policy\n\nIndoors: Consis tent with current CDC guidance\, all persons age two and above must wear m asks at all times while inside the building\, regardless of vaccination st atus. Exceptions include presenters from the Bimah during religious servic es (including prayer leaders\, speakers\, and Torah readers) and while sea ted and eating.\n\nIn Outdoor Tent Spaces and on Synagogue Grounds: Masks may be required for large gatherings in outdoor tents as determined by sy nagogue leadership. At other times\, fully vaccinated persons need not wea r masks outdoors\, although we ask that everyone be mindful of the sensiti vities of those around them. All unvaccinated persons age two and above mu st wear masks outdoors when they are within six feet of others\, except wh en seated and eating Kiddush with their families or pods.\n\nVaccination P olicy\n\nIndividuals ages 12 and above: For the safety and comfort of the congregation\, all eligible persons ages 12 and above must be fully vacci nated to attend religious services\, programs\, or other WJC activities in the building. We reserve the right to request proof of vaccination at our discretion.\n\nThose who are not fully vaccinated may attend outdoor prog ramming in accordance with the masking policy set forth above. We will con tinue to provide access to our services and many of our programs virtually through Zoom and/or live stream. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019 /09/WJC_ShabbatYoga.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:940@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211120T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211120T114500 DTSTAMP:20211103T190508Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-62/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC. Our group will meet at WJC outside (weather permitting) by the Activity Center at 10:45am. Pa rents are invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the children join together for Youth Services.  This program is geared toward s children in 1st grade through 6th grade.\n\nWhen outdoors\, fully vaccin ated persons are encouraged\, but not required to wear masks.  We ask tha t everyone be mindful of the sensitivities of those around them. All unvac cinated persons age two and above must wear masks when participating in th is program whether indoors or outdoors.\n\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at edu cdir@wjcenter.org\n\nMask Policy\n\nIndoors: Consistent with current CDC g uidance\, all persons age two and above must wear masks at all times while inside the building\, regardless of vaccination status. Exceptions includ e presenters from the Bimah during religious services (including prayer le aders\, speakers\, and Torah readers) and while seated and eating.\n\nIn O utdoor Tent Spaces and on Synagogue Grounds: Masks may be required for la rge gatherings in outdoor tents as determined by synagogue leadership. At other times\, fully vaccinated persons need not wear masks outdoors\, alth ough we ask that everyone be mindful of the sensitivities of those around them. All unvaccinated persons age two and above must wear masks outdoors when they are within six feet of others\, except when seated and eating Ki ddush with their families or pods.\n\nVaccination Policy\n\nIndividuals ag es 12 and above: For the safety and comfort of the congregation\, all eli gible persons ages 12 and above must be fully vaccinated to attend religio us services\, programs\, or other WJC activities in the building. We reser ve the right to request proof of vaccination at our discretion.\n\nThose w ho are not fully vaccinated may attend outdoor programming in accordance w ith the masking policy set forth above. We will continue to provide access to our services and many of our programs virtually through Zoom and/or li ve stream. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:939@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211120T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211120T114500 DTSTAMP:20211103T190543Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-62/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Children along with their grown-up are invited to join us for o ur Torah for Tots service. We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendsh ip and enjoy learning about Shabbat.  Our group will meet at WJC outside (weather permitting) by the library patio at 10:45am. This program is gear ed towards ECC-age children through Kindergarten.\n\nWhen outdoors\, fully vaccinated persons are encouraged\, but not required to wear masks.  We ask that everyone be mindful of the sensitivities of those around them. Al l unvaccinated persons age two and above must wear masks when participatin g in this program whether indoors or outdoors.\n\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org\n\nMask Policy\n\nIndoors: Consistent with curren t CDC guidance\, all persons age two and above must wear masks at all time s while inside the building\, regardless of vaccination status. Exceptions include presenters from the Bimah during religious services (including pr ayer leaders\, speakers\, and Torah readers) and while seated and eating.\ n\nIn Outdoor Tent Spaces and on Synagogue Grounds: Masks may be required for large gatherings in outdoor tents as determined by synagogue leadersh ip. At other times\, fully vaccinated persons need not wear masks outdoors \, although we ask that everyone be mindful of the sensitivities of those around them. All unvaccinated persons age two and above must wear masks ou tdoors when they are within six feet of others\, except when seated and ea ting Kiddush with their families or pods.\n\nVaccination Policy\n\nIndivid uals ages 12 and above: For the safety and comfort of the congregation\, all eligible persons ages 12 and above must be fully vaccinated to attend religious services\, programs\, or other WJC activities in the building. W e reserve the right to request proof of vaccination at our discretion.\n\n Those who are not fully vaccinated may attend outdoor programming in accor dance with the masking policy set forth above. We will continue to provide access to our services and many of our programs virtually through Zoom an d/or live stream. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:950@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211120T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211120T193000 DTSTAMP:20211027T231813Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/a-night-of-jewish-learning-and-celebra tion-2-0/ SUMMARY:A Night of Jewish Learning and Celebration 2.0 DESCRIPTION:Westchester Board of Rabbis and Westchester Jewish Council in vite you to join us for\n\nA NIGHT OF JEWISH LEARNING AND CELEBRATION 2.0:  The Virtual Edition\nSaturday night November 20\, 2021\nJoin sessions st arting at 7:30pm and 8:30pm.\n\nPlease register in advance for this free e vent: https://tinyurl.com/ub3m4b7x\nThe event program with links to all t he classes will be distributed the week of the event.\n\nFor more informat ion please contact donna@wjcouncil.org. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /10/image004-1.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:933@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211121T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211121T110000 DTSTAMP:20211027T231142Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/pj-library-story-time-and-sing-along-8 / SUMMARY:PJ Library Story Time and Sing Along DESCRIPTION:Little ones along with a grown-up are invited to join friends a t WJC for our PJ Library program. Come sing with Tkiya and hear some of o ur favorite PJ Library stories with Eileen Fortuna. We will be meeting ind oors at WJC.  Per WJC Covid-19 Policy all persons age two and above must wear a mask at all times inside the building regardless of vaccination sta tus.\n\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org\n\n \;\n\nMas k Policy\n\nIndoors: Consistent with current CDC guidance\, all persons ag e two and above must wear masks at all times while inside the building\, r egardless of vaccination status. Exceptions include presenters from the Bi mah during religious services (including prayer leaders\, speakers\, and T orah readers) and while seated and eating.\n\nIn Outdoor Tent Spaces and o n Synagogue Grounds: Masks may be required for large gatherings in outdoo r tents as determined by synagogue leadership. At other times\, fully vacc inated persons need not wear masks outdoors\, although we ask that everyon e be mindful of the sensitivities of those around them. All unvaccinated p ersons age two and above must wear masks outdoors when they are within six feet of others\, except when seated and eating Kiddush with their familie s or pods.\n\nVaccination Policy\n\nIndividuals ages 12 and above: For th e safety and comfort of the congregation\, all eligible persons ages 12 an d above must be fully vaccinated to attend religious services\, programs\, or other WJC activities in the building. We reserve the right to request proof of vaccination at our discretion.\n\nThose who are not fully vaccina ted may attend outdoor programming in accordance with the masking policy s et forth above. We will continue to provide access to our services and man y of our programs virtually through Zoom and/or live stream. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /01/WJC-PJStoryTime.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:921@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211121T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211121T150000 DTSTAMP:20211024T161229Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/j-o-y-club-orchestra-of-exiles-movie/ SUMMARY:J.O.Y. Club: Orchestra of Exiles Movie DESCRIPTION:Join us in person in the WJC Activity Center to watch the story of Bronislav Huberman\, the Israeli Philharmonic\, and 1000 Jews he saved from The Nazis.\n\nRSVP to ally@wjcenter.org\n\nMask Policy\n\nIndoors: C onsistent with current CDC guidance\, all persons age two and above must w ear masks at all times while inside the building\, regardless of vaccinati on status. Exceptions include presenters from the Bimah during religious s ervices (including prayer leaders\, speakers\, and Torah readers) and whil e seated and eating.\n\nIn Outdoor Tent Spaces and on Synagogue Grounds:  Masks may be required for large gatherings in outdoor tents as determined by synagogue leadership. At other times\, fully vaccinated persons need no t wear masks outdoors\, although we ask that everyone be mindful of the se nsitivities of those around them. All unvaccinated persons age two and abo ve must wear masks outdoors when they are within six feet of others\, exce pt when seated and eating Kiddush with their families or pods.\n\nVaccinat ion Policy\n\nIndividuals ages 12 and above: For the safety and comfort o f the congregation\, all eligible persons ages 12 and above must be fully vaccinated to attend religious services\, programs\, or other WJC activiti es in the building. We reserve the right to request proof of vaccination a t our discretion.\n\nThose who are not fully vaccinated may attend outdoor programming in accordance with the masking policy set forth above. We wil l continue to provide access to our services and many of our programs virt ually through Zoom and/or live stream. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /10/WJC-JOY-OrchestraExiles.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:922@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211121T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211121T203000 DTSTAMP:20211109T173617Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/brotherhood-scotch-study-with-rabbi-ar nowitz/ SUMMARY:Brotherhood Scotch & Study with Rabbi Arnowitz DESCRIPTION:Join WJC Brotherhood for a discussion with Rabbi Arnowitz. This is hosted by David Brause and will be outdoors in his backyard located at 20 Pryer Manor Rd\, Larchmont. Feel free to bring your own scotch.\n\nMas k Policy\n\nIndoors: Consistent with current CDC guidance\, all persons ag e two and above must wear masks at all times while inside the building\, r egardless of vaccination status. Exceptions include presenters from the Bi mah during religious services (including prayer leaders\, speakers\, and T orah readers) and while seated and eating.\n\nIn Outdoor Tent Spaces and o n Synagogue Grounds: Masks may be required for large gatherings in outdoo r tents as determined by synagogue leadership. At other times\, fully vacc inated persons need not wear masks outdoors\, although we ask that everyon e be mindful of the sensitivities of those around them. All unvaccinated p ersons age two and above must wear masks outdoors when they are within six feet of others\, except when seated and eating Kiddush with their familie s or pods.\n\nVaccination Policy\n\nIndividuals ages 12 and above: For th e safety and comfort of the congregation\, all eligible persons ages 12 an d above must be fully vaccinated to attend religious services\, programs\, or other WJC activities in the building. We reserve the right to request proof of vaccination at our discretion.\n\nThose who are not fully vaccina ted may attend outdoor programming in accordance with the masking policy s et forth above. We will continue to provide access to our services and man y of our programs virtually through Zoom and/or live stream. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /05/WJC-BrotherhoodScotch.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:941@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211127T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211127T114500 DTSTAMP:20211103T190702Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-63/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Children along with their grown-up are invited to join us for o ur Torah for Tots service. We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendsh ip and enjoy learning about Shabbat.  Our group will meet at WJC outside (weather permitting) by the library patio at 10:45am. This program is gear ed towards ECC-age children through Kindergarten.\n\nWhen outdoors\, fully vaccinated persons are encouraged\, but not required to wear masks.  We ask that everyone be mindful of the sensitivities of those around them. Al l unvaccinated persons age two and above must wear masks when participatin g in this program whether indoors or outdoors.\n\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org\n\nMask Policy\n\nIndoors: Consistent with curren t CDC guidance\, all persons age two and above must wear masks at all time s while inside the building\, regardless of vaccination status. Exceptions include presenters from the Bimah during religious services (including pr ayer leaders\, speakers\, and Torah readers) and while seated and eating.\ n\nIn Outdoor Tent Spaces and on Synagogue Grounds: Masks may be required for large gatherings in outdoor tents as determined by synagogue leadersh ip. At other times\, fully vaccinated persons need not wear masks outdoors \, although we ask that everyone be mindful of the sensitivities of those around them. All unvaccinated persons age two and above must wear masks ou tdoors when they are within six feet of others\, except when seated and ea ting Kiddush with their families or pods.\n\nVaccination Policy\n\nIndivid uals ages 12 and above: For the safety and comfort of the congregation\, all eligible persons ages 12 and above must be fully vaccinated to attend religious services\, programs\, or other WJC activities in the building. W e reserve the right to request proof of vaccination at our discretion.\n\n Those who are not fully vaccinated may attend outdoor programming in accor dance with the masking policy set forth above. We will continue to provide access to our services and many of our programs virtually through Zoom an d/or live stream. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:942@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211127T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211127T114500 DTSTAMP:20211103T190803Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-63/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC. Our group will meet at WJC outside (weather permitting) by the Activity Center at 10:45am. Pa rents are invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the children join together for Youth Services.   This program is geared towa rds children in 1st grade through 6th grade.\n\nWhen outdoors\, fully vacc inated persons are encouraged\, but not required to wear masks.  We ask t hat everyone be mindful of the sensitivities of those around them. All unv accinated persons age two and above must wear masks when participating in this program whether indoors or outdoors.\n\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at e ducdir@wjcenter.org\n\nMask Policy\n\nIndoors: Consistent with current CDC guidance\, all persons age two and above must wear masks at all times whi le inside the building\, regardless of vaccination status. Exceptions incl ude presenters from the Bimah during religious services (including prayer leaders\, speakers\, and Torah readers) and while seated and eating.\n\nIn Outdoor Tent Spaces and on Synagogue Grounds: Masks may be required for large gatherings in outdoor tents as determined by synagogue leadership. A t other times\, fully vaccinated persons need not wear masks outdoors\, al though we ask that everyone be mindful of the sensitivities of those aroun d them. All unvaccinated persons age two and above must wear masks outdoor s when they are within six feet of others\, except when seated and eating Kiddush with their families or pods.\n\nVaccination Policy\n\nIndividuals ages 12 and above: For the safety and comfort of the congregation\, all e ligible persons ages 12 and above must be fully vaccinated to attend relig ious services\, programs\, or other WJC activities in the building. We res erve the right to request proof of vaccination at our discretion.\n\nThose who are not fully vaccinated may attend outdoor programming in accordance with the masking policy set forth above. We will continue to provide acce ss to our services and many of our programs virtually through Zoom and/or live stream. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:978@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211129T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211208T110000 DTSTAMP:20211122T001312Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-and-larchmont-temple-community-res ource-center-gift-drive/ SUMMARY:WJC and Larchmont Temple Community Resource Center Gift Drive DESCRIPTION:WJC and Larchmont Temple are working together to solicit holida y gifts for local children serviced by the Community Resource Center ("CRC ") in Mamaroneck. In addition\, names of families have also been provided by The Mamaroneck Police and Fire Departments\, local schools \,and Social Services Agencies. Families in Mamaroneck need your help more than ever t his holiday season—particularly in the wake of Hurricane Ida. Please con sider purchasing a gift or two (or even three!) CRC parents will be able t o "shop" for donated gifts for their children at St. Thomas Church the wee k of December 13-17. The holidays are around the corner\; the amount we ne ed this year is great\, kindly make your donations soon. Thank you\, Today Rabah\, Gracias!\nHow to get involved:\n\n UNWRAPPED NEW TOYS RECEIVED F ROM NOVEMBER 29-DECEMBER 8 at door way of Judy Yavitz's home\, 3 Larch Lan e\, Larchmont\, NY.\n PURCHASE a gift from TOY BOX (300 West Boston Post Road) and identify yourself from WJC to receive a discount. They have a cu rated list by age and gender as to what is needed and will hold the gifts until DECEMBER 8 when SOJAC will collect them.\nORDER presents online and have them sent to: Sari Winter\, 6 Wildwood Lane\, Larchmont\, NY. These o n line links have already been set up for this Drive:\n\n Amazon: https:/ /www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/25IB9DFAI6W29/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_2?_enc oding=UTF8&\;type=wishlist&\;\nfbclid=IwAR3dFjd85MGJ1p_me43gBBZKPz_1 br79y6ja3eyIpotp2feulb9aISV_a00\n Target: https://www.target.com/gift-reg istry/gift/crc-gift-list\n\n\n LASTLY BUT VERY IMPORTANT: You can sign up to help with gift distribution at St. Thomas' Episcopal Church between De cember 13 and December 17: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805094BAEAF2AA2 0-crcholiday\n\nIf you have questions or comments\, please email Judy Yavi tz at jyavitz@deybllp.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /11/WJC-CRCToyDrive.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:980@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211129T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211129T183000 DTSTAMP:20211126T130822Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shine-a-light-on-antisemitism/ SUMMARY:Shine a Light on Antisemitism DESCRIPTION:JOIN US IN TIMES SQUARE\n\nMonday\, November 29\, 2021 \n5:30 - 6:30 pm\nTimes Square (Broadway and 44th Street)\, New York City\n\n\nAn tisemitic incidents are increasing worldwide. This Hanukkah\, let’s sen d a powerful message of standing up and standing together for our communit y.\n\nJoin us and thousands of New Yorkers in the heart of New York City. Be part of a national effort to raise awareness about antisemitism through education\, community partnerships\, workplace engagement\, and advocacy among Jewish and non-Jewish communities.\n\nHighlights include:\n\n\n\n M usical performances by David Broza\, The Maccabeats\, The Christian Cultur al Center Choir\, and other special guests\n M.C.\, Eboni K. Williams\, a ttorney\, journalist\, and star of Real Housewives of New York\n Messages of support from public officials\n Public menorah lighting\n Synchroniz ed displays on Times Square’s iconic billboards\n and so much more!\n\n Bring your friends. Bring your family. And\, most important\, bring your l ight!\n\n\nFor more information contact Jonathan Marx at marxj@ujafedny.o rg.\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /11/WJC-ShineALight.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:953@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211130T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211130T180000 DTSTAMP:20211107T120827Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-teens-hanukkah-celebration/ SUMMARY:WJC Teens Hanukkah Celebration DESCRIPTION:Join WJC Teens and Friends for Hanukkah food\, activities\, and fun! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /11/WJC-Teens-Hanukkah.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:760@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211202T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211202T100000 DTSTAMP:20211028T195937Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shajam-singalong-8/ SUMMARY:ShaJam Singalong DESCRIPTION:Join friends at WJC for a music and movement Shabbat experience .\n\nOpen to children birth through pre-school age and their grown-ups.\n\ nThursday mornings from 9:30 to 10:00am.\n\nFor more information\, please contact Aleza Kulp at 914-698-2960 or educdir@wjcenter.org.\n\nThere is no charge for this program.\n\nWhen outdoors\, fully vaccinated persons are encouraged\, but not required to wear masks.  We ask that everyone be min dful of the sensitivities of those around them. All unvaccinated persons a ge two and above must wear masks when participating in this program whethe r indoors or outdoors.\n\nMask Policy\n\nIndoors: Consistent with current CDC guidance\, all persons age two and above must wear masks at all times while inside the building\, regardless of vaccination status. Exceptions i nclude presenters from the Bimah during religious services (including pray er leaders\, speakers\, and Torah readers) and while seated and eating.\n\ nIn Outdoor Tent Spaces and on Synagogue Grounds: Masks may be required f or large gatherings in outdoor tents as determined by synagogue leadership . At other times\, fully vaccinated persons need not wear masks outdoors\, although we ask that everyone be mindful of the sensitivities of those ar ound them. All unvaccinated persons age two and above must wear masks outd oors when they are within six feet of others\, except when seated and eati ng Kiddush with their families or pods.\n\nVaccination Policy\n\nIndividua ls ages 12 and above: For the safety and comfort of the congregation\, al l eligible persons ages 12 and above must be fully vaccinated to attend re ligious services\, programs\, or other WJC activities in the building. We reserve the right to request proof of vaccination at our discretion.\n\nTh ose who are not fully vaccinated may attend outdoor programming in accorda nce with the masking policy set forth above. We will continue to provide a ccess to our services and many of our programs virtually through Zoom and/ or live stream. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /09/WJC-ShaJam.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:944@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211203T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211203T183000 DTSTAMP:20211116T134952Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/community-shabbat-dinner/ SUMMARY:Community Shabbat Dinner DESCRIPTION:Join us for a community Shabbat Dinner preceding Rhythm &\; Ruach at 7:30pm. Seating will be available inside and outside.\n4:00pm: Mi ncha\, Traditional Friday evening service\n6:00pm: ECC Family Shabbat Serv ice\n6:30pm: WJC Family Shabbat Dinner RSVP BELOW\n7:30pm: Rhythm &\; R uach with our special guests:  WJC Teen musicians!!!\n8:30pm: The Big CH   -- CHocolate Hanukkah Oneg Shabbat: Jews and chocolate. We go way back. Join us on December 3 and find out why!\nPlease reserve your spot below.\ n\n[gravityform id="104" title="false" description="false"]\n\n \;\n\n Mask Policy\n\nIndoors: Consistent with current CDC guidance\, all persons age two and above must wear masks at all times while inside the building\ , regardless of vaccination status. Exceptions include presenters from the Bimah during religious services (including prayer leaders\, speakers\, an d Torah readers) and while seated and eating.\n\nIn Outdoor Tent Spaces an d on Synagogue Grounds: Masks may be required for large gatherings in out door tents as determined by synagogue leadership. At other times\, fully v accinated persons need not wear masks outdoors\, although we ask that ever yone be mindful of the sensitivities of those around them. All unvaccinate d persons age two and above must wear masks outdoors when they are within six feet of others\, except when seated and eating Kiddush with their fami lies or pods.\n\nVaccination Policy\n\nIndividuals ages 12 and above: For the safety and comfort of the congregation\, all eligible persons ages 12 and above must be fully vaccinated to attend religious services\, program s\, or other WJC activities in the building. We reserve the right to reque st proof of vaccination at our discretion.\n\nThose who are not fully vacc inated may attend outdoor programming in accordance with the masking polic y set forth above. We will continue to provide access to our services and many of our programs virtually through Zoom and/or live stream. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /10/WJC-CommunityDinner.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:943@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211203T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211203T193000 DTSTAMP:20211116T142015Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rhythm-ruach-16/ SUMMARY:Rhythm & Ruach DESCRIPTION:Please join us in the outdoor tent (with heaters!) for a moving Kabbalat Shabbat and Ma’ariv service accompanied by musical instrument s. WJC Teens will help lead the service with a special focus on Hanukkah. \n\n4:00pm: Mincha\, Traditional Friday evening service\n6:00pm: ECC Famil y Shabbat Service\n6:30pm: WJC Family Shabbat Dinner RSVP HERE\n7:30pm: Rh ythm and Ruach with our special guests:  WJC Teen musicians!\n8:30pm: The Big CH  -- CHocolate Hanukkah Oneg Shabbat: Jews and chocolate. We go wa y back. Join us on December 3 and find out why!\nMask Policy\n\nIndoors: C onsistent with current CDC guidance\, all persons age two and above must w ear masks at all times while inside the building\, regardless of vaccinati on status. Exceptions include presenters from the Bimah during religious s ervices (including prayer leaders\, speakers\, and Torah readers) and whil e seated and eating.\n\nIn Outdoor Tent Spaces and on Synagogue Grounds:  Masks may be required for large gatherings in outdoor tents as determined by synagogue leadership. At other times\, fully vaccinated persons need no t wear masks outdoors\, although we ask that everyone be mindful of the se nsitivities of those around them. All unvaccinated persons age two and abo ve must wear masks outdoors when they are within six feet of others\, exce pt when seated and eating Kiddush with their families or pods.\n\nVaccinat ion Policy\n\nIndividuals ages 12 and above: For the safety and comfort o f the congregation\, all eligible persons ages 12 and above must be fully vaccinated to attend religious services\, programs\, or other WJC activiti es in the building. We reserve the right to request proof of vaccination a t our discretion.\n\nThose who are not fully vaccinated may attend outdoor programming in accordance with the masking policy set forth above. We wil l continue to provide access to our services and many of our programs virt ually through Zoom and/or live stream. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /08/WJC-RhythmRuach2018.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:960@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211204T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211204T104500 DTSTAMP:20211116T202306Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-64/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Shabbat Hanukkah is a great time to be at WJC for our Torah for Tots service! We invite the ECC community to join us for joyful and inter active Shabbat Hanukkah experience. Children along with their grown up wil l sing Shabbat songs together\, celebrate friendship and enjoy learning ab out Shabbat.  During our morning\, we will welcome our ECC mystery guest who will share a special Hanukkah story.\n\nOur group will meet at WJC in the Youth Lounge at 10:45am. This program is geared towards ECC age childr en through Kindergarten.\n\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.o rg ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:961@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211204T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211204T104500 DTSTAMP:20211116T202533Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-64/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC. Our group will meet in the WJC Library at 10:45am. Parents are invited to join the congregati on for Shabbat services while the children join together for Youth Service s.   This program is geared towards children in 1st grade through 6th gr ade.\n\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:932@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211204T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211204T173000 DTSTAMP:20211115T153256Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/community-hanukkah-celebration/ SUMMARY:Community Hanukkah Celebration DESCRIPTION:We invite the WJC community to join us as we celebrate the 7th night of Hanukkah together! Following Havdalah and lighting of the Hanukki yah\, we will join together for a dairy dinner followed by a family movie night. All are welcome! Dress appropriately for outdoor weather.\n\nPlease reserve your spot below. $5 per person with a max of $20 per family\n\nQu estions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org\n\n[gravityform id="103" ti tle="true" description="false"]\n\n \;\n\nMask Policy\n\nIndoors: Cons istent with current CDC guidance\, all persons age two and above must wear masks at all times while inside the building\, regardless of vaccination status. Exceptions include presenters from the Bimah during religious serv ices (including prayer leaders\, speakers\, and Torah readers) and while s eated and eating.\n\nIn Outdoor Tent Spaces and on Synagogue Grounds: Mas ks may be required for large gatherings in outdoor tents as determined by synagogue leadership. At other times\, fully vaccinated persons need not w ear masks outdoors\, although we ask that everyone be mindful of the sensi tivities of those around them. All unvaccinated persons age two and above must wear masks outdoors when they are within six feet of others\, except when seated and eating Kiddush with their families or pods.\n\nVaccination Policy\n\nIndividuals ages 12 and above: For the safety and comfort of t he congregation\, all eligible persons ages 12 and above must be fully vac cinated to attend religious services\, programs\, or other WJC activities in the building. We reserve the right to request proof of vaccination at o ur discretion.\n\nThose who are not fully vaccinated may attend outdoor pr ogramming in accordance with the masking policy set forth above. We will c ontinue to provide access to our services and many of our programs virtual ly through Zoom and/or live stream. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /10/WJC-CommunityHanukkahCelebration.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:956@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211205T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211205T193000 DTSTAMP:20211108T003932Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/immigrant-rights-through-a-jewish-lens / SUMMARY:Immigrant Rights Through a Jewish Lens DESCRIPTION:Please join the Westchester Jewish Coalition for Immigration (W JCI) on Sunday\, December 5\, at 7:30pm\, for a special countywide Zoom co nversation about immigration focusing on Jewish traditions\, values and so lidarity as powerful forces bringing our community together with others to work for the freedom of refugees.\n\nThis thought provoking program\, Imm igrant Rights Through a Jewish Lens\, invites Westchester community member s and leaders to an educational and compelling dialogue between local and national leaders who are at the forefront of immigrant rights and advocacy . Leading the discussion will be:\n\nRebecca Kirzner\, HIAS\nRabbi Margo H ughes-Robinson\, T’ruah\nNoelle Damico\, The Workers Circle\nRabbi Les B ronstein\, Bet Am Shalom Synagogue\nVanessa Agudelo\, NYIC\n\nHear advice from this panel of social justice leaders about the values guiding action needed to achieve and implement stronger federal and state/local level pol icies to protect immigrants. The final part of the program will focus on s hared actions and plans to bring our community together on behalf of immig rants. Panelists and participants will spell out specific ways to get invo lved\, both big and small.\n\nThe event\, falling on the last night of Han ukkah\, will include a Hanukkah candle-lighting and music from local Klezm er performer Jay Elliott.\n\nLearn more and register here.\n\nQuestions? C ontact info@wjci.org.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /11/IMMIGRANT-JEWISH-LENS-3-1.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:986@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211207T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211207T180000 DTSTAMP:20211207T202245Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-teens-afghan-resettlement-welcomin g-the-stranger/ SUMMARY:WJC Teens: Afghan Resettlement & Welcoming the Stranger DESCRIPTION:WJC Teens: Afghan Resettlement &\; Welcoming the Stranger wi th Holly Rosen Fink and a Special Guest\n\nTuesday\, December 7\, at 6:00 - 8:00pm (dinner 6:00 - 6:30pm)\n\n**Please note that the featured program will begin at 6:15\, during the dinner portion of the evening\n\nWe invit e all teens to participate in a special program with congregant Holly Rose n Fink\, who is also President and Co-founder of the Westchester Jewish Co alition for Immigration. Holly will speak to the teens about the organizat ion's current work resettling Afghan families in the United States and spe cifically right here in Westchester. She will be joined by an individual w hose family is being helped by WJC after spending several months in hiding in Afghanistan. Come learn about this vital and timely issue and how the local Jewish community is reaching out to refugees.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /12/WJCTeens-AfghanResettlement.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:970@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211211T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211211T101500 DTSTAMP:20211122T012921Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/simple-and-soulful-3/ SUMMARY:Simple and Soulful DESCRIPTION:Let your spirit soar as we journey through a focused Shabbat mo rning 90-minute service. Group prayer and singing is accompanied by instru ments\, silence for personal reflection\, and an interactive exploration a nd interpretation of the week’s Torah portion. We especially welcome Rel igious School students in 3rd grade and older and their families as part o f Religious School Shabbat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2017 /11/WJC-SimpleAndSoulful.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:963@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211211T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211211T101500 DTSTAMP:20211116T202924Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-65/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:This Shabbat at WJC\, we invite children in 1st – 6th grade t o join our Religious School faculty for Shabbat youth services and learnin g. We will meet in the WJC Library at 10:15am.\n\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:962@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211211T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211211T104500 DTSTAMP:20211116T202732Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-65/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Children along with their grown up will sing Shabbat songs\, ce lebrate friendship and enjoy learning about Shabbat.  Our group will meet in the WJC Youth Lounge at 10:45am. This program is geared towards ECC ag e children through Kindergarten.\n\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wj center.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:952@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211212T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211212T120000 DTSTAMP:20211206T143830Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/diy-slime-youth-event-for-3rd-6th-grad e/ SUMMARY:DIY Slime Youth (3rd - 6th grade) DESCRIPTION:We invite kids in 3rd - 6th grade for a pasta lunch followed by a fun time with the experts from D.I.Y. Slime! Kids will make glittery Fl uffy Slime and practice their bubble-making technique! Space is limited\; pre-registration is required ($15 per person).\n\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org\n\n \;\n\n[gravityform id="112" title="false" description="false"] ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /11/WJC-DIYSlime.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:951@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211212T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211212T120000 DTSTAMP:20211118T155106Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/bingo-fun-at-wjc-kindergarten-2nd-grad e/ SUMMARY:Bingo Fun at WJC (Kindergarten - 2nd grade) DESCRIPTION:Kids in Kindergarten - 2nd grade are invited to join us for a p asta lunch followed by loads of fun playing Bingo with friends from WJC! T ogether we will play Bingo and everyone will have the opportunity to win s ome fun prizes! Space is limited\; pre-registration is required ($15 per p erson).\n\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org\n\n \;\n\n [gravityform id="113" title="false" description="false"] ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /11/WJC-BingoFun.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:964@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211212T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211212T180000 DTSTAMP:20211206T221933Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-afghan-refugee-resettlement-fundra iser-kosher-afghan-food-to-go/ SUMMARY:WJC Afghan Refugee Resettlement Fundraiser: Kosher Afghan Food “T o Go” DESCRIPTION:4:00 - 5:30pm: Pick Up food at WJC\n6:00-7:00pm: Join us for WJ C’s LIVE Virtual Event via Zoom\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81346927443?p wd=eEh1SWw2UEJnU2R5U0RIbm5DY3ZDUT09\nMeeting ID: 813 4692 7443 • Passcod e: 10543!\n\nEnjoy delicious Kosher food from Afghanistan prepared by WJC member Herb Leventer and traditional dishes made by an Afghan woman named Mahnaz Ghafoori. All food will be prepared in WJC's Kosher kitchen. Please note that all meals are vegetarian.\n\n**RSVPs for the meals is now close d. Donations are still welcome.**\n\nYou are also welcome to make addition al donations at any time. Please make checks payable to ICNAW\, write WJC Refugee fundraiser in the memo section. Mail or drop off your check in an envelope to WJC to the attention of SOJAC at 175 Rockland Ave\, Mamaroneck \, NY 10543. Please note that your donation is not tax deductible.\n\nVOLU NTEER: To volunteer at the event or be a part of the planning committee: P lease let us know below!\nQuestions? Please email Holly Rosen Fink info@wj ci.org or Cheryl Brause at cherylbrause@me.com\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /11/WJC-AfghanRefugeeFundraiser.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:985@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211214T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211214T180000 DTSTAMP:20211206T143631Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-teen-event-israel-program-moral-di lemmas-and-my-truth/ SUMMARY:WJC Teen Event Israel Program: Moral Dilemmas and "My Truth" DESCRIPTION:WJC Teen Event: Israel Program: Moral Dilemmas and "My Truth" w ith Special Guest Israeli Shlicha Shachar Liran-Hanan\n\nWJC Teens (10th - 12th grades) will meet Shachar Liran-Hanan\, an Israeli representative of the Jewish Agency and Westchester's resident Shlicha (emissary). Shachar will speak with the teens about her organization “My Truth\,” which co llects stories and explores the moral dilemmas that Israelis have faced wh en serving in the IDF. Teens will grapple with questions around security\, geopolitics\, and the military in an interactive program led by Shachar.\ n\nSince the "My Truth" program is geared to older teens\, the 8th and 9th graders will participate in a separate program at 6:30pm following dinner (more information on that program to come!). ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /12/WJC-Teens-MyTruth.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:929@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211215T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211215T110000 DTSTAMP:20211115T153028Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/cooking-for-hope-5/ SUMMARY:Cooking for Hope DESCRIPTION:Our December date coordinates with Christmas. Hope Soup Kitchen has groups that cook specifically for the holidays.  In order to help\, we can provide extra lasagnas for them to keep in the freezer as needed.  You can prepare them in advance and freeze or bring them fresh for Hope to put in their freezer.\n\nThis joint effort between SOJAC and Sisterhood encourages you to cook a meal for our neighbors at Hope Soup Kitchen. Co ok up a meal\, package up the meals\, and donate them to HOPE Soup Kitchen \, to feed 120 deserving and hungry people.\n\nThis month\, drop-off will be at 18 Sherwood Oval.\n\nPlease let us know if you are participating ah ead of time! Simply email sklevy8@gmail.com.\n\nQuestions can also be dir ected to Sondra at sklevy8@gmail.com or 914-980-8853.\n\n \;\nAbout Ho pe Soup Kitchen\nWith the assistance and support of a host of volunteers\, HOPE opened the doors of its first Soup Kitchen in 1984. Since its early days\, HOPE has grown to become the largest emergency Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen in the region. Although HOPE Community Services was founded to re spond to hunger in the community\, it quickly became apparent that food wa s not the only thing our clients were lacking. Clothing\, language skills\ , emotional support\, immigration services\, and other daily necessities w ere also needed. HOPE Community Services expanded its services to meet the needs of its diverse client population. To learn more\, visit www.hopecom munityservices.org.\n\n \;\n\nMask Policy\n\nIndoors: Consistent with current CDC guidance\, all persons age two and above must wear masks at al l times while inside the building\, regardless of vaccination status. Exce ptions include presenters from the Bimah during religious services (includ ing prayer leaders\, speakers\, and Torah readers) and while seated and ea ting.\n\nIn Outdoor Tent Spaces and on Synagogue Grounds: Masks may be re quired for large gatherings in outdoor tents as determined by synagogue le adership. At other times\, fully vaccinated persons need not wear masks ou tdoors\, although we ask that everyone be mindful of the sensitivities of those around them. All unvaccinated persons age two and above must wear ma sks outdoors when they are within six feet of others\, except when seated and eating Kiddush with their families or pods.\n\nVaccination Policy\n\nI ndividuals ages 12 and above: For the safety and comfort of the congregat ion\, all eligible persons ages 12 and above must be fully vaccinated to a ttend religious services\, programs\, or other WJC activities in the build ing. We reserve the right to request proof of vaccination at our discretio n.\n\nThose who are not fully vaccinated may attend outdoor programming in accordance with the masking policy set forth above. We will continue to p rovide access to our services and many of our programs virtually through Z oom and/or live stream. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /12/WJC-CookingforHope.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:849@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211218T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211218T100000 DTSTAMP:20211209T161621Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/fall-shabbat-yoga-3/ SUMMARY:Shabbat Yoga DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to gather upstairs on the 2nd floor Saturday at 10:00am to deepen our understanding of Jewish spirituality through the pr actice of yoga. Please welcome Irrit Dweck and returning instructor\, Robi n Wald\, as they lead us in inspiring infusions of Jewish wisdom\, yoga an d movement\, meditation and relaxation. Our fall schedule is as follows:\n \n December 18 led by Robin Wald\n\nRobin Wald is a Jewish educator who h as been teaching Jewish yoga and meditation for adults\, teens\, and child ren at synagogues and religious schools in Westchester since 2005. She int egrates the wisdom of Torah\, Tanach\, kabbalah/mysticism\, Pirke Avot\, a nd Mussar with the embodied physical and spiritual practices of yoga and m editation.\n\nWhether you are a beginner or an experienced yogi\, please j oin us. Social distancing rules will be followed. Irrit and Robin are vacc inated\, and anyone who is unvaccinated will be required to wear a mask. P lease bring your own mat and water bottle. Blocks are optional. We greatly look forward to practicing yoga together again!\n\n \;\n\nMask Policy \n\nIndoors: Consistent with current CDC guidance\, all persons age two an d above must wear masks at all times while inside the building\, regardles s of vaccination status. Exceptions include presenters from the Bimah duri ng religious services (including prayer leaders\, speakers\, and Torah rea ders) and while seated and eating.\n\nIn Outdoor Tent Spaces and on Synago gue Grounds: Masks may be required for large gatherings in outdoor tents as determined by synagogue leadership. At other times\, fully vaccinated p ersons need not wear masks outdoors\, although we ask that everyone be min dful of the sensitivities of those around them. All unvaccinated persons a ge two and above must wear masks outdoors when they are within six feet of others\, except when seated and eating Kiddush with their families or pod s.\n\nVaccination Policy\n\nIndividuals ages 12 and above: For the safety and comfort of the congregation\, all eligible persons ages 12 and above must be fully vaccinated to attend religious services\, programs\, or othe r WJC activities in the building. We reserve the right to request proof of vaccination at our discretion.\n\nThose who are not fully vaccinated may attend outdoor programming in accordance with the masking policy set forth above. We will continue to provide access to our services and many of our programs virtually through Zoom and/or live stream. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019 /09/WJC_ShabbatYoga.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1010@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211219T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211219T140000 DTSTAMP:20211217T153403Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-teens-be-a-fashion-designer/ SUMMARY:WJC Teens: Be a Fashion Designer DESCRIPTION:LOCATION CHANGE! Experiential Arts Program: Be a Fashion Design er\n\nJoin WJC teens for an afternoon of engaging experiential art at WJC where we will be joined by a teacher from the Fashion Arts Studio in Port Chester! Explore the history of Jews in the garment and fashion industries and learn how to be a fashion designer yourself!\n\nRSVP to amyfastenberg @gmail.com - spaces are limited.\n\nCost: $15 for teens registered for Tue sdays\, $25 for non-Tuesday and non-WJC teens.\n\nIf you are paying by che ck\, please make it out to WJC and please include "Teen Art Program" in th e memo. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /12/WJC-Teens-FashionDesigner-1.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:984@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211221T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211221T180000 DTSTAMP:20211206T142018Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/teen-lounge-night/ SUMMARY:Teen Lounge Night DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, December 21\, at 6:00 - 8:00pm (dinner 6:00 - 6:30)\n \nJoin WJC Teens right before break for our monthly lounge night - entirel y teen-led! Come hang out with friends\, play games\, eat good food\, and connect. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /10/WJC_TeenLoungeNight.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:974@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211225T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211225T104500 DTSTAMP:20211123T204827Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-66/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC. Our group will meet in the WJC Library at 10:45 am. Parents are invited to join the congregat ion for Shabbat services while the children join together for Youth Servic es.   This program is geared towards children in 1st grade through 6th g rade.\n\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:973@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211225T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211225T104500 DTSTAMP:20211217T210649Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-66/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for o ur Torah for Tots service. We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendsh ip and enjoy learning about Shabbat. Weather permitting\, our group will m eet outside at 10:45am. If we cannot meet outside\, our group will meet in doors. Please check our Shabbat emails on Friday. This program is geared t owards ECC age children through Kindergarten.\n\nFor questions\, contact  educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1017@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220101T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220101T114500 DTSTAMP:20211214T022039Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-68/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC. Our group will meet in Room 1-5 at 10:45am. Parents are invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the children join together for Youth Services.   This program is geared towards children in 1st grade through 6th grade.\n\ nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:971@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220101T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220101T104500 DTSTAMP:20211217T210323Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-67/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for o ur Torah for Tots service. We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendsh ip and enjoy learning about Shabbat. Weather permitting\, our group will m eet outside at 10:45am. If we cannot meet outside\, our group will meet in doors. Please check our Shabbat emails on Friday. This program is geared t owards ECC age children through Kindergarten.\n\nFor questions\, contact  educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1008@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220103T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220103T194500 DTSTAMP:20211213T014321Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/finding-myself-in-prayer-finding-praye r-in-myself/ SUMMARY:Finding Myself in Prayer\; Finding Prayer in Myself DESCRIPTION:The Spiritual Life Committee invites you to its annual learning session. Our rabbis and cantor will address different aspects of this imp ortant topic.\n\nJoin us via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85799537400?p wd=VGNockxoVjFINDlRdmdQdHhoaGFPQT09 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /12/WJC-FindingPrayer.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:966@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220108T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220108T101500 DTSTAMP:20211122T002513Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/simple-and-soulful-4/ SUMMARY:Simple and Soulful DESCRIPTION:Let your spirit soar as we journey through a focused Shabbat mo rning 90-minute service. Group prayer and singing is accompanied by instru ments\, silence for personal reflection\, and an interactive exploration a nd interpretation of the week’s Torah portion. We especially welcome Rel igious School students in 3rd grade and older and their families. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2017 /11/WJC-SimpleAndSoulful.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1018@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220108T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220108T114500 DTSTAMP:20220103T211428Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-69/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Children along with their grown up will sing Shabbat songs toge ther\, celebrate friendship and enjoy learning about Shabbat. During our m orning\, we will welcome our ECC mystery guest from our ECC to share a spe cial Shabbat story. Our group will meet at WJC in the Youth Lounge at 10:4 5am. This program is geared towards ECC age children through Kindergarten. \n\nFor questions\, contact educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1019@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220108T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220108T114500 DTSTAMP:20211214T022232Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-69/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC. Our group will meet in Room 1-5 at 10:45am. Parents are invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the children join together for Youth Services.   This program is geared towards children in 1st grade through 6th grade.\n\ nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1035@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220110T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220110T200000 DTSTAMP:20211222T222256Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/ujas-pandemic-parenting-a-guide-to-mov ing-forward/ SUMMARY:UJA's Pandemic Parenting: A Guide to Moving Forward DESCRIPTION:Join UJA-Federation for “Pandemic Parenting: A Guide to Movin g Forward” on Monday\, January 10 at 8:00pm. An expert panel (virtual) o n the pandemic’s emotional\, social and developmental impacts on childre n and strategies for parents to help their kids and themselves.\n\nParenti ng during the pandemic has been a major challenge\, but there are tools we can use to help our families thrive\, even during this difficult time. Jo in us for a panel of experts who will explore the emotional\, social\, and developmental effects the pandemic has had on many children and how paren ts can help their kids — and themselves — through it. \n\nYou'll also hear how your commitment to UJA supports child and teen mental health ser vices.\n\nThis session is geared toward parents of preschool through middl e school children.\n\nQuestions: glicks@ujafedny.org\nRegister now ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /12/WJC-Parenting.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:977@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220111T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220111T183000 DTSTAMP:20220107T190022Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/what-is-jewish-music/ SUMMARY:WJC Teens: What is Jewish Music? A Special Session with Cantor Gold berg DESCRIPTION:**UPDATE: This event will now be hosted virtually.\n\nWJC Teens &\; Friends are invited to join us on Zoom for "What is Jewish Music?" Tuesday\, January 11\, at 6:30pm.\n\nTogether we will explore the questio n of what "counts" as Jewish music. Is anything written by a Jew "Jewish M usic?" Could a non-Jewish songwriter write a Jewish song? Do certain melod ies sound "more Jewish" than others? We will listen to many different song s and try to build together our own definition.\n\nJoin us via Zoom: https ://us02web.zoom.us/j/82755856313?pwd=Tjh5c0EyYVFTZFYzOEw2YVdOMnltdz09\n\nM eeting ID: 827 5585 6313 • Passcode: WJCTeens1!\n\n  ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /11/WJC-Teens-JewishMusic.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1020@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220115T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220115T114500 DTSTAMP:20211217T210505Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-70/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for o ur Torah for Tots service. We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendsh ip and enjoy learning about Shabbat. Weather permitting\, our group will m eet outside at 10:45am. If we cannot meet outside\, our group will meet in doors. Please check our Shabbat emails on Friday. This program is geared t owards ECC age children through Kindergarten.\n\nFor questions\, contact  educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1021@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220115T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220115T114500 DTSTAMP:20211214T022502Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-70/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC. Our group will meet in Room 1-5 at 10:45 am. Parents are invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the children join together for Youth Services.  T his program is geared towards children in 1st grade through 6th grade.\n\n Questions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1014@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220118T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220118T183000 DTSTAMP:20220107T190712Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-teens-how-did-we-not-know-slavery- in-mamaroneck-township/ SUMMARY:WJC Teens: "How Did We Not Know? Slavery in Mamaroneck Township" DESCRIPTION:Join WJC Teens and Friends to learn the little-known history of slavery in Mamaroneck Township. It is hard to imagine that enslaved peopl e\, including children and teens\, lived and worked right here in Mamarone ck. CUNY Professor Ned Benton and Mamaroneck Village Historian John Pritts \, founders of REALM (Recognizing Enslaved Africans of Larchmont Mamaronec k) will highlight the lives\, names and stories of the 147 real enslaved p eople who built this community in a teen-friendly version of the program r ecently presented at WJC. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /12/WJC-Teens-SlaveryMamaroneck.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:976@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220119T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220119T203000 DTSTAMP:20211122T005133Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/the-healing-benefits-of-an-anti-inflam matory-lifestyle/ SUMMARY:The Healing Benefits Of An Anti-inflammatory Lifestyle DESCRIPTION:This winter\, nourish yourself by meeting with professional Jen Dorf of Jennifer Dorf Wellness\, for a program on how to care for ourselv es from the inside out with the foods we choose to nourish ourselves with and how they have the power to heal us and keep us healthy.\n\nRSVP to The wjcsisterhood@gmail.com\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81 277296421?pwd=d3JacXY0YWFSU1ovYW5uaXJlamRFdz09\n\nMeeting ID: 812 7729 642 1\nPasscode: 10543! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /11/WJC-Sisterhood-Antiinflammatory.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:979@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220121T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220121T193000 DTSTAMP:20220106T161418Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rhythm-ruach-and-the-moth-shabbat/ SUMMARY:Rhythm & Ruach DESCRIPTION:Our very special Rhythm &\; Ruach events take place on speci al Friday evenings. The hour-long service welcomes Shabbat\, where you ca n reflect on the week and connect with God and with each other. Led by our talented musical ensemble that encourages crowd participation\, R&\;R is a soulful space and the perfect way to enter into Shabbat. \nWe welcom e everyone to celebrate Shabbat with revitalizing music and song. Mark you r calendars and bring a friend.\n\nPlease note: Our Rhythm &\; Ruach an d The Moth Shabbat has been postponed until March 25. We’d love to hear your story! Please contact Pam Mizrachi for details at pammizrachi@gmail.c om. We will also be hosting a Community Dinner before the service. Click h ere to RSVP.\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /08/WJC-RhythmRuach2018.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1023@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220122T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220122T114500 DTSTAMP:20211214T022722Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-71/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC. Our group will meet in Room 1-5 at 10:45 am. Parents are invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the children join together for Youth Services.  T his program is geared towards children in 1st grade through 6th grade.\n\n Questions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1022@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220122T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220122T114500 DTSTAMP:20211217T210534Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-71/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for o ur Torah for Tots service. We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendsh ip and enjoy learning about Shabbat. Weather permitting\, our group will m eet outside at 10:45am. If we cannot meet outside\, our group will meet in doors. Please check our Shabbat emails on Friday. This program is geared t owards ECC age children through Kindergarten.\n\nFor questions\, contact  educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1043@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220122T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220122T193000 DTSTAMP:20220106T214625Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-family-trivia-night/ SUMMARY:WJC Family Trivia Night DESCRIPTION:Join Bill Natbony\, the WJC Trivia Master of Ceremonies\, for a fun evening for families to test their general trivia knowledge through a fun\, team-oriented competition.   There will be questions of all abili ty on a variety of subjects (with some Jewish trivia thrown in)\, includin g some questions geared towards younger family members.\n\nParticipating i s easy! All you need is a Zoom screen\, pen\, and paper to participate. (B ring some snacks or enjoy dinner\; it's okay to eat while playing.) No nee d to RSVP in advance and no prior experience required.\n\nJoin us via Zoom : https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82666093412?pwd=N09JRmxrV0l5c3hZQ1lRNWdsSmZyZz 09\n\nMeeting ID: 826 6609 3412 • Passcode: 10543\n\nHow it works:\nPart icipants via Zoom will be randomly divided into teams for the trivia conte st and Zoom break-out rooms will be set up to allow the teammates to meet each other and discuss answers to the questions. Multiple family members/f riends can participate on the same Zoom screen. The random assignment of Z oom screens to teams will encourage you to get to know other synagogue mem bers you may not have met.  All participants will hear the questions\, an swers\, and standings together and will enter the break-out rooms to discu ss their team’s proposed answers to be submitted.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /01/WJC-TriviaNight-JAN.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:987@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220123T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220123T110000 DTSTAMP:20211213T021220Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/pj-library-story-time-and-sing-along-9 / SUMMARY:PJ Library Story Time and Sing Along DESCRIPTION:Please join us at WJC for our PJ Library and Sing-Along. All ch ildren and their grownups are welcome to join us for stories\, music\, and movement (ideal for pre-schoolers and younger)! Interactive music and fun with Eileen Fortuna and music from Tkiya. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /01/WJC-PJStoryTime.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1015@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220125T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220125T183000 DTSTAMP:20220120T181113Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-teens-letters-to-my-palestinian-ne ighbor-a-conversation-with-rabbi-arnowitz/ SUMMARY:WJC Teens: Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor ~ A Conversation with Rabbi Arnowitz DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbi Arnowitz on Zoom and/or in-person as we use Yossi Kl ein Halevi’s wonderful and accessible book to explore the “dual narrat ives” when it comes to Israel. Halevi’s book is a thoughtful and under standable explanation of contemporary Zionism without delegitimizing anyon e else’s story. We will use passages from the book as a jumping-off poin t for our own conversation about Israel\, the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict and our own developing narratives. Click here to download and view a read ing from the book.\n\nClick here for the Zoom link.\n\nMeeting ID: 867 147 6 0162\nPasscode: 10543 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /12/WJC-Teens-Neighbors.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1027@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220126T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220126T110000 DTSTAMP:20211222T164917Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/cooking-for-hope-6/ SUMMARY:Cooking for Hope DESCRIPTION:Join SOJAC and WJC Sisterhood by cooking a meal for Hope Soup K itchen in New Rochelle. Help feed 120 of our neighbors who eat at the Soup Kitchen each night. Hope requests lasagna prepared with meat or plant bas ed protein. In addition\, they would appreciate veggies and desserts if yo u are able. Salad is not needed. Please deliver the food to 18 Sherwood Ov al\, Larchmont between 9-11 am. (Time can be flexible if needed). \n\nAny questions\, please contact Sondra Levy sklevy8@gmail.com or 914-980-8853. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /12/WJC-CookingforHope.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1025@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220129T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220129T114500 DTSTAMP:20211214T022925Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-72/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC. Our group will meet in Room 1-5 at 10:45 am. Parents are invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the children join together for Youth Services.   This program is geared towards children in 1st grade through 6th grade.\n Questions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1025@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220129T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220129T114500 DTSTAMP:20211214T022925Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-72/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC. Our group will meet in Room 1-5 at 10:45 am. Parents are invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the children join together for Youth Services.   This program is geared towards children in 1st grade through 6th grade.\n Questions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1092@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220201T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220201T180000 DTSTAMP:20220130T145213Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/teen-lounge-night-2/ SUMMARY:Teen Lounge Night DESCRIPTION:Join WJC Teens for our monthly lounge night – entirely teen-l ed! Come hang out with friends\, play games\, eat good food\, and connect in the Youth Lounge. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /10/WJC_TeenLoungeNight.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:756@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220203T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220203T100000 DTSTAMP:20211028T200047Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shajam-singalong-4/ SUMMARY:ShaJam Singalong DESCRIPTION:Join friends at WJC for a music and movement Shabbat experience .\n\nOpen to children birth through pre-school age and their grown-ups.\n\ nThursday mornings from 9:30 to 10:00am.\n\nFor more information\, please contact Aleza Kulp at 914-698-2960 or educdir@wjcenter.org.\n\nThere is no charge for this program.\n\nWhen outdoors\, fully vaccinated persons are encouraged\, but not required to wear masks.  We ask that everyone be min dful of the sensitivities of those around them. All unvaccinated persons a ge two and above must wear masks when participating in this program whethe r indoors or outdoors.\n\nMask Policy\n\nIndoors: Consistent with current CDC guidance\, all persons age two and above must wear masks at all times while inside the building\, regardless of vaccination status. Exceptions i nclude presenters from the Bimah during religious services (including pray er leaders\, speakers\, and Torah readers) and while seated and eating.\n\ nIn Outdoor Tent Spaces and on Synagogue Grounds: Masks may be required f or large gatherings in outdoor tents as determined by synagogue leadership . At other times\, fully vaccinated persons need not wear masks outdoors\, although we ask that everyone be mindful of the sensitivities of those ar ound them. All unvaccinated persons age two and above must wear masks outd oors when they are within six feet of others\, except when seated and eati ng Kiddush with their families or pods.\n\nVaccination Policy\n\nIndividua ls ages 12 and above: For the safety and comfort of the congregation\, al l eligible persons ages 12 and above must be fully vaccinated to attend re ligious services\, programs\, or other WJC activities in the building. We reserve the right to request proof of vaccination at our discretion.\n\nTh ose who are not fully vaccinated may attend outdoor programming in accorda nce with the masking policy set forth above. We will continue to provide a ccess to our services and many of our programs virtually through Zoom and/ or live stream. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /09/WJC-ShaJam.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1046@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220205T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220205T101500 DTSTAMP:20220121T182437Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-67/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:We invite WJC children in 1st – 6th grade to join us for lear ning\, Tefillot and various activities. This Shabbat we will join together with students and faculty from our RS Shabbat at 10:15 am. We will meet t ogether in Room 1-5.\n\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1047@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220205T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220205T104500 DTSTAMP:20220121T183145Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-68/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Children along with their grown up will sing Shabbat songs\, ce lebrate friendship and enjoy learning about Shabbat.  If we are unable to meet outside due to the weather\, we will meet indoors in the WJC Youth L ounge. This program is geared towards ECC age children through Kindergarte n.\n\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:975@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220205T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220205T200000 DTSTAMP:20220124T155212Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/nefesh-mountain-at-the-emelin-theatre/ SUMMARY:Nefesh Mountain at the Emelin Theatre DESCRIPTION:The WJC group is now closed. Tickets may be available directly from the Emelin Theatre: https://emelin.org/event/nefesh-mountain/\n\nNef esh Mountain has been hailed as one of today’s formative boundary-pushin g Bluegrass/Americana bands. They’re among the first to truly give voice and openly represent Jewish American culture\, tradition\, values and spi rituality in the world of American roots music\, melding elements of every thing from Americana and Appalachian bluegrass to Celtic folk and Eastern European music. This open-hearted embracing of so many eclectic genres spe aks to the joyful curiosity that animates every aspect of their artistry.\ n\n \;\n\nCheck out music by Nefresh Mountain:\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /11/WJC-NefreshMountain.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1094@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220208T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220208T200000 DTSTAMP:20220204T142434Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/jewish-cookie-art/ SUMMARY:Jewish Cookie Art DESCRIPTION:Join WJC Teens for a fun and delicious cookie art project—wit h a little Jewish history added in! Be creative\, learn a little\, and rel ax with friends.\nDinner will be available from 6:00 to 6:30pm. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /02/WJC-Teens-Cookie.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1037@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220212T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220212T100000 DTSTAMP:20211223T152334Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shabbat-yoga-10/ SUMMARY:Shabbat Yoga DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to gather upstairs on the 2nd floor Saturday at 10:00am to deepen our understanding of Jewish spirituality through the pr actice of yoga. Please welcome Irrit Dweck and returning instructor\, Robi n Wald\, as they lead us in inspiring infusions of Jewish wisdom\, yoga an d movement\, meditation and relaxation. Our spring schedule is as follows: \n\nFebruary 12 - taught by Robin Wald\nMarch 26 - taught by Robin Wald\nA pril 9 - taught by Irrit Dweck\nMay 14 - taught by Robin Wald\nJune 26 - t aught by Irrit Dweck\n\nRobin Wald is a Jewish educator who has been teach ing Jewish yoga and meditation for adults\, teens\, and children at synago gues and religious schools in Westchester since 2005. She integrates the w isdom of Torah\, Tanach\, kabbalah/mysticism\, Pirke Avot\, and Mussar wit h the embodied physical and spiritual practices of yoga and meditation.\n\ nIrrit Dweck teaches Arabic and Spanish at SAR High School and Yoga to adu lts and teens. In her classes\, she explores a connection to breathe throu gh movement and a philosophical theme.\n\nWhether you are a beginner or an experienced yogi\, please join us. Social distancing rules will be follow ed. Irrit and Robin are vaccinated\, and anyone who is unvaccinated will b e required to wear a mask. Please bring your own mat and water bottle. Blo cks are optional. We greatly look forward to practicing yoga together agai n!\n\n \;\n\nMask Policy\n\nIndoors: Consistent with current CDC guida nce\, all persons age two and above must wear masks at all times while ins ide the building\, regardless of vaccination status. Exceptions include pr esenters from the Bimah during religious services (including prayer leader s\, speakers\, and Torah readers) and while seated and eating.\n\nIn Outdo or Tent Spaces and on Synagogue Grounds: Masks may be required for large gatherings in outdoor tents as determined by synagogue leadership. At othe r times\, fully vaccinated persons need not wear masks outdoors\, although we ask that everyone be mindful of the sensitivities of those around them . All unvaccinated persons age two and above must wear masks outdoors when they are within six feet of others\, except when seated and eating Kiddus h with their families or pods.\n\nVaccination Policy\n\nIndividuals ages 1 2 and above: For the safety and comfort of the congregation\, all eligibl e persons ages 12 and above must be fully vaccinated to attend religious s ervices\, programs\, or other WJC activities in the building. We reserve t he right to request proof of vaccination at our discretion.\n\nThose who a re not fully vaccinated may attend outdoor programming in accordance with the masking policy set forth above. We will continue to provide access to our services and many of our programs virtually through Zoom and/or live s tream. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019 /09/WJC_ShabbatYoga.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1048@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220212T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220212T104500 DTSTAMP:20220121T183102Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-73/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for o ur Torah for Tots service. We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendsh ip and enjoy learning about Shabbat. If we are unable to meet outside due to the weather\, we will meet indoors in the WJC Youth Lounge. This progra m is geared towards ECC age children through Kindergarten.\n\nQuestions? C ontact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1049@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220212T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220212T104500 DTSTAMP:20220121T183407Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-73/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC. Our group will meet in Room 1-5 at 10:45am. Parents are invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the children join together for Youth Services.   This program is geared towards children in 1st grade through 6th grade.\n\ nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1114@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20220217 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20220322 DTSTAMP:20220218T150050Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/passover-candy-sale/ SUMMARY:Passover Candy Sale DESCRIPTION:The Passover Candy Sale is on! Online orders can be placed now through March 21st.\nAll orders will be shipped directly to your home. The annual Candy Sale benefits the Parents' Association\, which organizes and funds many programs at WJC throughout the year.\n\nFollow these online or dering instructions:\n1. Go to misschocolate.com and then “Online Store ”\n2. Click on Student/Seller Dashboard. Next click Register – I know My School ID.\n3. Use our school ID 701127 to register and follow directio ns\n4. To shop now\, click VISIT MY SITE. Place order and pay online.\n\nP rizes: As a thank you\, we have arranged for a special individual awards p rogram for everyone who participates in this fundraiser. Awards are arrang ed by total ITEMS sold ranging from 1 to 126+ items.\nGo to our online sto re at misschocolate.com and click on “view prizes”.\n\nQuestions? Cont act Eileen Fortuna at schoolsecy@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /02/WJC-PassoverFundraiser.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1050@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220219T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220219T104500 DTSTAMP:20220121T183530Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-74/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Tkiyah Shabbat! Children along with their grown u p will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendship and enjoy learning about Shabbat.  If we are unable to meet outside due to the weather\, we will m eet indoors in the WJC Youth Lounge. This program is geared towards ECC ag e children through Kindergarten.\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjce nter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1051@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220219T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220219T104500 DTSTAMP:20220121T183632Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-74/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC. Our group will meet in Room 1-5 at 10:45am. Parents are invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the children join together for Youth Services.   This program is geared towards children in 1st grade through 6th grade.\nQ uestions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1028@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220223T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220223T110000 DTSTAMP:20211222T165043Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/cooking-for-hope-7/ SUMMARY:Cooking for Hope DESCRIPTION:Join SOJAC and WJC Sisterhood by cooking a meal for Hope Soup K itchen in New Rochelle. Help feed 120 of our neighbors who eat at the Soup Kitchen each night. Hope requests lasagna prepared with meat or plant bas ed protein. In addition\, they would appreciate veggies and desserts if yo u are able. Salad is not needed. Please deliver the food to 18 Sherwood Ov al\, Larchmont between 9-11 am. (Time can be flexible if needed). \n\nAny questions\, please contact Sondra Levy sklevy8@gmail.com or 914-980-8853. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /12/WJC-CookingforHope.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1052@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220226T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220226T104500 DTSTAMP:20220121T183836Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-75/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for o ur Torah for Tots service. We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendsh ip and enjoy learning about Shabbat. If we are unable to meet outside due to the weather\, we will meet indoors in the WJC Youth Lounge. This progra m is geared towards ECC age children through Kindergarten.\nQuestions? Con tact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1053@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220226T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220226T104500 DTSTAMP:20220121T184006Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-75/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC. Our group will meet in Room 1-5 at 10:45am. Parents are invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the children join together for Youth Services.   This program is geared towards children in 1st grade through 6th grade.\nQ uestions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1110@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20220227 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20220402 DTSTAMP:20220320T190720Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/project-ezra-passover-funds-drive/ SUMMARY:Project Ezra Passover Funds Drive DESCRIPTION:We still cannot collect\, sort and distribute Passover foods fo r needy Project Ezra elders\, but we can\, once again\, collect the funds that allows Ezra to distribute a check to each of their clients for Passov er. Last year we generously donated over $8\,000 dollars\, providing for m any of the elders. We can do it again\, with your help!\n\nTo show our app reciation\, SOJAC is entering each donation of $50 or more into a raffle f or a lovely gift. But remember\, no matter what you donate\, an Ezra senio r wins\, and so do you!\nHow to donate:\n\n Send your check\, made out ON LY to PROJECT EZRA\, to WJC -SOJAC. We will get all checks to Ezra.\n If you prefer to mail your check directly to Ezra\, please mark the memo- WJC Passover donation and mail to:\nProject Ezra\nAttn: Gerry\n387 Grand Stre et\nNY\, NY 10002\n Want to deliver Passover food in the Bronx on April 3 ? Click here\n\nFulfilling the Mitzvah of providing food for those in need at Passover will help us all have a sweet holiday.\n\nQuestions? Contact Sharon Silver sraplata@msn.com or Cheryl Natbony cnatbony@gmail.com. For B ronx deliveries\, contact Ruth Obernbreit Glass ruthie6851@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /02/WJC-ProjectEzra.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1103@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220301T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220301T180000 DTSTAMP:20220214T012858Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-teens-graphic-novels-jewish-histor y/ SUMMARY:WJC Teens: Graphic Novels & Jewish History DESCRIPTION:(Dinner 6:00-6:30pm)\nCreate a page in a graphic novel with WJC Teens in the Youth Lounge! In preparation for our visit with Esther Geizh als later in March\, WJC teens will take a look at an excerpt from Ken Kri mstein’s “When I Grow Up”— a graphic novel that captures the lives and stories of six teenagers in the 1930s and 1940s—and draw a piece of their own lives in this strange (and maybe wonderful) moment in time. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /02/WJCTeens-GraphicNovels.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:757@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220303T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220303T100000 DTSTAMP:20211028T200107Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shajam-singalong-5/ SUMMARY:ShaJam Singalong DESCRIPTION:Join friends at WJC for a music and movement Shabbat experience .\n\nOpen to children birth through pre-school age and their grown-ups.\n\ nThursday mornings from 9:30 to 10:00am.\n\nFor more information\, please contact Aleza Kulp at 914-698-2960 or educdir@wjcenter.org.\n\nThere is no charge for this program.\n\nWhen outdoors\, fully vaccinated persons are encouraged\, but not required to wear masks.  We ask that everyone be min dful of the sensitivities of those around them. All unvaccinated persons a ge two and above must wear masks when participating in this program whethe r indoors or outdoors.\n\nMask Policy\n\nIndoors: Consistent with current CDC guidance\, all persons age two and above must wear masks at all times while inside the building\, regardless of vaccination status. Exceptions i nclude presenters from the Bimah during religious services (including pray er leaders\, speakers\, and Torah readers) and while seated and eating.\n\ nIn Outdoor Tent Spaces and on Synagogue Grounds: Masks may be required f or large gatherings in outdoor tents as determined by synagogue leadership . At other times\, fully vaccinated persons need not wear masks outdoors\, although we ask that everyone be mindful of the sensitivities of those ar ound them. All unvaccinated persons age two and above must wear masks outd oors when they are within six feet of others\, except when seated and eati ng Kiddush with their families or pods.\n\nVaccination Policy\n\nIndividua ls ages 12 and above: For the safety and comfort of the congregation\, al l eligible persons ages 12 and above must be fully vaccinated to attend re ligious services\, programs\, or other WJC activities in the building. We reserve the right to request proof of vaccination at our discretion.\n\nTh ose who are not fully vaccinated may attend outdoor programming in accorda nce with the masking policy set forth above. We will continue to provide a ccess to our services and many of our programs virtually through Zoom and/ or live stream. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /09/WJC-ShaJam.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1109@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220305T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220305T100000 DTSTAMP:20220214T015814Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/refugee-shabbat/ SUMMARY:Refugee Shabbat DESCRIPTION:This past year our hearts swelled at the massive global effort to evacuate and find safe homes for Afghans fleeing for their lives\; and they broke seeing people whose lives are in danger being turned away at bo rder crossings around the world. Refugee Shabbat 2022\, powered by HIAS\, is a critical moment for all of us to redouble our support for refugees an d asylum seekers. Join us on March 5 to hear from WJC member David Everett retired colonel\, United States Army Reserve\, with combat zone deploymen t to Afghanistan\, and Haroon Ghafoor\, who came to live in America on a S pecial Immigrant Visa from Afghanistan. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /02/WJC-RefugeeShabbat.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:967@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220305T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220305T101500 DTSTAMP:20211122T010325Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/simple-and-soulful-5/ SUMMARY:Simple and Soulful DESCRIPTION:Let your spirit soar as we journey through a focused Shabbat mo rning 90-minute service. Group prayer and singing is accompanied by instru ments\, silence for personal reflection\, and an interactive exploration a nd interpretation of the week’s Torah portion. We especially welcome Rel igious School students in 3rd grade and older and their families. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2017 /11/WJC-SimpleAndSoulful.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1117@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220305T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220305T114500 DTSTAMP:20220303T193931Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-76/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for o ur Torah for Tots service. We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendsh ip and enjoy learning about Shabbat. If we are unable to meet outside due to the weather\, we will meet indoors in the WJC Youth Lounge. This progra m is geared towards ECC age children through Kindergarten.\nQuestions? Con tact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1118@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220305T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220305T114500 DTSTAMP:20220303T193022Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-76/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC. If we are unable to meet outside due to the weather\, we will meet indoors in Room 1-5. Paren ts are invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the chi ldren join together for Youth Services.  This program is geared towards c hildren in 1st grade through 6th grade.\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educd ir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1097@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220306T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220306T170000 DTSTAMP:20220210T174712Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/installation-of-assistant-rabbi-cornel ia-dalton/ SUMMARY:Installation of Assistant Rabbi Cornelia Dalton DESCRIPTION:The Installation of Assistant Rabbi Westchester Jewish Center C ornelia Dalton\nSunday\, March 6\, 2022\nThe entire WJC community is invit ed to participate in—and celebrate—this special occasion.\n\n3:00-3:30 pm: Children's Activities\n\n3:00-3:30pm: Adults' Torah Learning\nIn-perso n and Virtual\n\n3:30pm-4:10pm: Installation Ceremony\nWJC Sanctuary • W JC Live Stream\n\n4:10pm-5:00pm: Cocktails and Music\n\nChildcare and baby sitting provided with RSVP from 3:00-4:10pm in ECC classrooms.\n\nRSVP NO W ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /02/WJC-Instllation-Dalton.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1100@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220308T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220308T180000 DTSTAMP:20220214T005907Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-teens-assemble-shalach-manot-bags/ SUMMARY:WJC Teens: Assemble Shalach Manot Bags DESCRIPTION:(Dinner 6-6:30pm)\nJoin WJC Teens in the Youth Lounge to pack S halach Manot bags! Each year\, the WJC teens are an integral part of this special Purim mitzvah. Come listen to music with friends and pack up bags of goodies that families and members will collect later in the month. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /02/WJCTeens-ShalachManotBags.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:954@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220309T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220309T193000 DTSTAMP:20211107T124532Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sisterhood-book-club-with-editor-zibby -owens/ SUMMARY:Sisterhood Book Club with Editor Zibby Owens DESCRIPTION:Join us on Zoom with podcaster and author\, Zibby Owens\, to di scuss her latest book\, Moms Don't Have Time to Have Kids\, a compilation of short stories. Ask Owens all the burning questions you may have on navi gating being a part of today’s mom-tribe or come for a good listen as Ow ens goes deep with us on her latest book!\n\nJoin us via Zoom: https://us0 2web.zoom.us/j/87146554841?pwd=ZXNMM0g1MytjcVZ2bFh6LzhiWjIxdz09\n\nMeeting ID: 871 4655 4841 • Passcode: Bookclub1! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /11/WJC-SisterhoodMarchBookClub.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1135@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20220310 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20220328 DTSTAMP:20220314T122946Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/humanitarian-aid-for-ukraine/ SUMMARY:Humanitarian Aid for Ukraine DESCRIPTION:The AFYA Foundation is helping supply medical and personal item s for people impacted by the crisis in Ukraine.\nPlease bring the followin g items to WJC and deposit your donations in bins outside the synagogue of fice and sanctuary.\nThe collection ends on Community Day\, March 27.\nAny questions\, please contact Sondra Levy: sklevy8@gmail.com\n\nSupplies Nee ded:\n\n Flashlights\n Batteries for flashlights\n Baby diapers\n  Ad ult diapers\n First aid kits\n Personal hygiene kits\n\n Soap\n Toothb rush\n Toothpaste\n Dental floss\n Deodorant\n Shampoo\n Razor\n Sha ving cream\n\n\n  Face masks\n  Hand sanitizer\n  OTC kits (Over the Counter)\n\n Aspirin\n Acetaminophen\n Cough medicine\n Oximeters\n Ace bandages\n Compression bandages\n\n\n\nWJCI mobilizes the Jewish comm unity to welcome refugees\, asylum seekers and other immigrants to communi ties in Westchester and throughout New York where they can live safely wit h dignity. To contact the WJCI directly: Amy Ecker\, amy@wjci.org\, 917-34 8-2301 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /03/WJC-UkraineAid.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1119@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220312T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220312T114500 DTSTAMP:20220303T194806Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-77/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for o ur Torah for Tots service. We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendsh ip and enjoy learning about Shabbat. If we are unable to meet outside due to the weather\, we will meet indoors in the WJC Youth Lounge. This progra m is geared towards ECC age children through Kindergarten.\nQuestions? Con tact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1120@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220312T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220312T114500 DTSTAMP:20220303T194833Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-77/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC. If we are unable to meet outside due to the weather\, we will meet indoors in Room 1-5. Paren ts are invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the chi ldren join together for Youth Services.  This program is geared towards children in 1st grade through 6th grade.\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educ dir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1009@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220312T184500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220312T184500 DTSTAMP:20220310T125614Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/outdoor-movie-night/ SUMMARY:Outdoor Movie Night DESCRIPTION:We invite WJC kids in 3rd - 6th grade to join us for Havdalah a nd a movie night! Movie snacks will be served during the movie. We will al so enjoy roasting our own yummy s'mores! Space is limited.\n\n$10 a ticket .\n\nRegistration is now closed. To see if there's space or if you have qu estions\, please contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /12/WJC-OutdoorMovieNight.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1026@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220313T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220313T130000 DTSTAMP:20220310T125612Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/magic-time-at-wjc/ SUMMARY:Magic Time at WJC! DESCRIPTION:Kids in Kindergarten - 2nd grade are invited to join us for a p asta lunch and a fun magic show with The Great Charlini! Space is limited. \n\n$15 per person\n\nRegistration is now closed. To see if there's space or if you have questions\, please contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /12/WJC-MagicTime.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1107@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220315T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220315T180000 DTSTAMP:20220214T014143Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/chopped-with-wjc-teens-2/ SUMMARY:Chopped with WJC Teens DESCRIPTION:(Dinner 6:00-6:30pm)\nJoin WJC teens in the Dairy Kitchen for a night of creativity and competition! Different teams will use the same in gredients to come up with something new and delicious. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /12/WJC-TeensChopped.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1111@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220315T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220315T193000 DTSTAMP:20220214T020731Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/israeli-dance-at-wjc/ SUMMARY:Israeli Dance at WJC DESCRIPTION:Please join us for Israeli dancing at WJC in Mamaroneck with wo rld-renowned teacher and choreographer Shmulik Gov Ari\, Thursday nights from 7:30 to 10:00pm. The fee is $15.00 per person. Must be vaccinated an d masks are required at this time. Drop-ins are welcome.\n\nPlease RSVP to  Mamaromarc@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /05/WJC-IsraelDance-NEW.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1102@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220316T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220316T193000 DTSTAMP:20220214T011017Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/megillah-reading/ SUMMARY:Megillah Reading DESCRIPTION:Come in costume\, hear the megillah\, make noise against you-kn ow-who. Hamatashen to follow.\n\nJoin us via Zoom on our normal evening Mi nyan link: https://zoom.us/j/445906724\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /01/WJC-PurimMegillahReading-copy.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1095@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220317T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220317T070000 DTSTAMP:20220206T193837Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/morning-megillah-reading/ SUMMARY:Morning Megillah Reading DESCRIPTION:Join us during our Morning minyan to hear the reading the Megil lah. the Megillah reading will begin not before 7:45am and should conclude at about 8:30am.\n\nJoin us in the Sanctuary or via Zoom: https://us02web .zoom.us/j/725228994?pwd=Y3NxSWp5VnFhaXVwNHhHN0M3cFh0QT09 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /01/WJC-PurimMegillahReading-copy.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1096@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220317T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220317T160000 DTSTAMP:20220206T233123Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/family-purim-celebration-and-seuda/ SUMMARY:Family Purim Celebration and Se'uda DESCRIPTION:ECC and elementary-age kids and their grown ups are invited to celebrate Purim! We'll have a costume parade\, a taste of the Megillah rea ding and special songs and stories for Purim. At about 4:45\, we'll enjoy a pizza and pasta Purim se'uda (feast)\, one of the four traditional mitzv ot for purim. Please RSVP below.\n\n[gravityform id="118" title="false" de scription="false"] ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /02/WJC-FamilyPurim.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1121@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220319T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220319T114500 DTSTAMP:20220303T195038Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-78/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Tkiyah Shabbat! Children along with their grown u p will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendship and enjoy learning about Shabbat.  If we are unable to meet outside due to the weather\, we will m eet indoors in the WJC Youth Lounge. This program is geared towards ECC ag e children through Kindergarten.\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjce nter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1122@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220319T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220319T114500 DTSTAMP:20220303T194928Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-78/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC. If we are unable to meet outside due to the weather\, we will meet indoors in Room 1-5. Paren ts are invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the chi ldren join together for Youth Services.  This program is geared towards c hildren in 1st grade through 6th grade.\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educd ir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1115@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220319T201500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220319T201500 DTSTAMP:20220224T015651Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/teen-purim-party/ SUMMARY:Teen Purim Party DESCRIPTION:Join WJC Teens for a festive and fun Purim party on Saturday\, March 19\, from 8:15-10:30pm. Play life-sized Jenga\, arcade games\, and m ore! Make your own cotton candy from the machine\, enjoy pretzels\, popcor n\, and Purim snacks with your friends! Costumes welcome (we can’t wait to see what you come up with - even if it’s just coming as yourself)! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /02/WJC-Teen-PurimParty.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1112@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220320T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220320T140000 DTSTAMP:20220225T201610Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/purim-carnival-2/ SUMMARY:Purim Carnival DESCRIPTION:Please join us as we welcome back our Purim Carnival on March 2 0\, from 2:00-4:00pm. Join us in seeing old and new friends\, playing game s\, an interactive music show for our younger friends\, and delicious puri m and carnival food.\n\nPre-registration required. Please reserve your spo t here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /02/WJC-PurimCarnival2022.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1099@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220322T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220322T180000 DTSTAMP:20220225T172901Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-teens-conversation-with-esther-gei zhals-holocaust-survivor/ SUMMARY:WJC Teens: Conversation with Esther Geizhals\, Holocaust Survivor DESCRIPTION:(Dinner 6:00 - 6:30 pm)\nMeet Esther Geizhals\, who as a teenag er\, survived a Nazi death march and was smuggled to safety. Speak to her about what it was like to have her whole world turned upside down as a you th\, how she escaped and what it was like to rebuild her life. We encourag e all teens to take the invaluable opportunity to hear a survivor’s stor y in person!\n\n \;\nAbout Esther Geizhals\, Holocaust Survivor\nEsthe r Geizhals was born in Lodz Poland in 1929. At the age of 10\, she and her family were moved to the Lodz ghetto where they lived under terrible cond itions until 1944. At that time Mrs. Geizhals was transported to Auschwitz extermination camp. Six weeks later she was moved again to Bergen Belsen and on to Rochlitz concentration camp in Czechoslovakia. In 1945\, as the allies were advancing\, the whole camp was made to walk for days without f ood or drink and just a few hours of sleep in fields. Many died and later this was known as the death march. Mrs. Geizhals and four other people esc aped during the death march and worked their way to the next village where they were liberated by the Russian army. Eventually she managed to get ba ck to her hometown of Lodz in the hope of finding any survivors of her fam ily. She was very fortunate to find her father who was the only survivor o f her family and relatives. Mrs. Geizhals smuggled her way from Poland to the American zone in Germany\, where she lived in a displaced persons camp until 1947 at which time she came to the United States with a youth group . ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /02/WJCTeens-HolocaustSurvivor.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1029@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220323T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220323T110000 DTSTAMP:20220318T200946Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/cooking-for-hope-8/ SUMMARY:Cooking for Hope DESCRIPTION:Join SOJAC and WJC Sisterhood by cooking a meal for Hope Soup K itchen in New Rochelle. Help feed 120 of our neighbors who eat at the Soup Kitchen each night. Hope requests lasagna prepared with meat or plant bas ed protein. In addition\, they would appreciate veggies and desserts if yo u are able. Salad is not needed. Please deliver the food between 9:00 and 11:00am to:\n\n35 Forest Park Ave.\, Larchmont\n(corner house: Forest Park Ave and Chatsworth Ave\; house colors - 2 shades of gray and a bit of red )\nPhone: 914-400-8577\n\nBest to drop off at the patio door where the car s are parked. (No need to climb the steps to the front door.)\nPlease ring bell when delivering.\n\nAny questions\, please contact Sondra 914-980-88 53 or sklevy8@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /12/WJC-CookingforHope.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1042@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220325T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220325T190000 DTSTAMP:20220315T144228Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rhythm-ruach-the-moth-shabbat-2/ SUMMARY:Rhythm & Ruach & The Moth Shabbat DESCRIPTION:Rhythm and Ruach and the Moth Shabbat Returns on March 25\, 202 2!\n\n5:30pm: ECC Community Shabbat Service\n\n6:00pm: Community Dinner (R SVP below)\n7:00pm: Rhythm &\; Ruach\nThe hour-long service welcomes Sh abbat\, where you can reflect on the week and connect with God and with ea ch other. Led by our talented musical ensemble that encourages crowd parti cipation\, R&\;R is a soulful space and the perfect way to enter into S habbat. At this service we will also present our Gimel and Dalet classes w ith their own siddur\, a gift from the community as they advance in their learning.\nWe welcome everyone to celebrate Shabbat with revitalizing musi c and song. Mark your calendars and bring a friend.\n\n8:00pm: Moth Shabba t\nShakespeare asked\, "What's in a name?"  Now it's your turn to tell us .  We'd love to hear your story!  Please contact Pam Mizrachi for detail s at pammizrachi@gmail.com.\n\n[gravityform id="115" title="true" descript ion="false"]\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /01/WJC-Rhythm-TheMoth.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1038@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220326T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220326T100000 DTSTAMP:20211223T152405Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shabbat-yoga-11/ SUMMARY:Shabbat Yoga DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to gather upstairs on the 2nd floor Saturday at 10:00am to deepen our understanding of Jewish spirituality through the pr actice of yoga. Please welcome Irrit Dweck and returning instructor\, Robi n Wald\, as they lead us in inspiring infusions of Jewish wisdom\, yoga an d movement\, meditation and relaxation. Our spring schedule is as follows: \n\nMarch 26 - taught by Robin Wald\nApril 9 - taught by Irrit Dweck\nMay 14 - taught by Robin Wald\nJune 26 - taught by Irrit Dweck\n\nRobin Wald i s a Jewish educator who has been teaching Jewish yoga and meditation for a dults\, teens\, and children at synagogues and religious schools in Westch ester since 2005. She integrates the wisdom of Torah\, Tanach\, kabbalah/m ysticism\, Pirke Avot\, and Mussar with the embodied physical and spiritua l practices of yoga and meditation.\n\nIrrit Dweck teaches Arabic and Span ish at SAR High School and Yoga to adults and teens. In her classes\, she explores a connection to breathe through movement and a philosophical them e.\n\nWhether you are a beginner or an experienced yogi\, please join us. Social distancing rules will be followed. Irrit and Robin are vaccinated\, and anyone who is unvaccinated will be required to wear a mask. Please br ing your own mat and water bottle. Blocks are optional. We greatly look fo rward to practicing yoga together again!\n\n \;\n\nMask Policy\n\nIndo ors: Consistent with current CDC guidance\, all persons age two and above must wear masks at all times while inside the building\, regardless of vac cination status. Exceptions include presenters from the Bimah during relig ious services (including prayer leaders\, speakers\, and Torah readers) an d while seated and eating.\n\nIn Outdoor Tent Spaces and on Synagogue Grou nds: Masks may be required for large gatherings in outdoor tents as deter mined by synagogue leadership. At other times\, fully vaccinated persons n eed not wear masks outdoors\, although we ask that everyone be mindful of the sensitivities of those around them. All unvaccinated persons age two a nd above must wear masks outdoors when they are within six feet of others\ , except when seated and eating Kiddush with their families or pods.\n\nVa ccination Policy\n\nIndividuals ages 12 and above: For the safety and com fort of the congregation\, all eligible persons ages 12 and above must be fully vaccinated to attend religious services\, programs\, or other WJC ac tivities in the building. We reserve the right to request proof of vaccina tion at our discretion.\n\nThose who are not fully vaccinated may attend o utdoor programming in accordance with the masking policy set forth above. We will continue to provide access to our services and many of our program s virtually through Zoom and/or live stream. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019 /09/WJC_ShabbatYoga.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1123@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220326T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220326T114500 DTSTAMP:20220303T195120Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-79/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for o ur Torah for Tots service. We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendsh ip and enjoy learning about Shabbat. If we are unable to meet outside due to the weather\, we will meet indoors in the WJC Youth Lounge. This progra m is geared towards ECC age children through Kindergarten.\nQuestions? Con tact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1124@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220326T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220326T114500 DTSTAMP:20220303T195243Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-79/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC. If we are unable to meet outside due to the weather\, we will meet indoors in Room 1-5. Paren ts are invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the chi ldren join together for Youth Services.   This program is geared towards children in 1st grade through 6th grade.\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at edu cdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1125@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220326T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220326T200000 DTSTAMP:20220303T212201Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/david-broza-trio-havana-at-the-emelin- theatre/ SUMMARY:David Broza & Trio Havana at the Emelin Theatre DESCRIPTION:From Haifa to Havana\, David Broza\, one of Israel’s most imp ortant recording artists\, brings the full spectrum of his music in collab oration with the Cuban band\, Trio Havana. Israel’s legendary singer-son gwriter David Broza brings a unique Cuban twist to his hit songs through a collaboration with Trio Havana. Band members include: Manuel Alejandro Ca rro – Cuban-born singer-songwriter and master percussionist with a style firmly rooted in Latin Pop\; Yuniel Jiminez “El Guajiro” – master t res guitar player from Santa Clara\, Cuba\; Jorge Bringas – renowned bas sist from Havana\, Cuba\, who played previously with Albita Rodriguez and the late Celia Cruz.\n\nThe Emelin Theatre has offered a 10% discount to m embers of WJC. Please email cantorecg@wjcenter.org for the discount code a nd purchase your own tickets on the Emelin's website:\nhttps://emelin.org/ event/david-broza-trio-havana/\n\nWith the discount\, tickets are:\nPremiu m seating: $52.20\nOrchestra seating: $45.00\nMezzanine seating: $40.50\n\ nEmelin Theatre: 153 Library Lane\, Mamaroneck\, NY 10543 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /03/WJC-DavidBroza.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1127@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220327T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220327T090000 DTSTAMP:20220307T014827Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/2022-softball-season/ SUMMARY:2022 Softball Season DESCRIPTION:WJC SOFTBALL TEAM IS SEEKING NEW PLAYERS\; JOIN US!\nJoin us at Gillie Field #2 in White Plains on March 27 for our first practice (seaso n continues through August\; playoffs in September).\nPractices scheduled for Sunday mornings\, March 27 &\; April 3. First Game is April 10.\n\n Starting each April\, our WJC Men’s Softball Team participates in the We stchester Hebrew Softball League\, competing among approximately 16 teams representing Synagogues and Jewish Men’s Organizations across the County . The WJC Team achieved its first ever Championship in 2012\, and has sinc e had several other strong campaigns. Our Shul’s Championship trophies a nd memorabilia are\nproudly displayed just outside the Library.\n\nThis ye ar\, we are again committed to having a successful and fun season. It is o ur hope that there are some WJC members who can join and help us play towa rd another Championship. If you are a\nplayer who is both competitive and committed (16+ years of age)—and available on most Sunday mornings\, ple ase call for details. The team looks forward to hearing from you right awa y.\n\nCONTACT\n\nArt Kaplan 914.948.1178\nDan Kaplan 914.522.7870 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /10/WJC-Softball.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1113@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220327T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220327T101500 DTSTAMP:20220218T012743Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/spring-awakening-a-mindful-walk-at-she ldrake-environmental-center/ SUMMARY:Spring Awakening: A Mindful Walk at Sheldrake Environmental Center DESCRIPTION:Join WJC member and naturalist Julie Musicus as she leads us th rough the beautiful woods of Sheldrake Environmental Center in a mindful w alk\, appreciating the awakening of nature in Spring. All WJC members are welcome to attend this free program.\n\nSheldrake Environmental Center: 68 5 Weaver Street\, Larchmont\n\nPlease RSVP to Thewjcsisterhood@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /02/WJC-Sisterhood-SpringWalk.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1098@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220327T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220327T120000 DTSTAMP:20220214T020347Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/pj-library-story-time-and-sing-along-1 0/ SUMMARY:PJ Library Story Time and Sing Along DESCRIPTION:Please join us at WJC for our PJ Library Story Time and Sing-Al ong. All children and their grownups are welcome to join us for stories\, music\, and movement (ideal for pre-schoolers and younger)! Interactive mu sic and fun with Eileen Fortuna and music from Tkiya.\n\nIf we are unable to meet outside due to the weather\, we will meet indoors in the WJC Gym.\ n\nFor more information and to RSVP please contact Aleza Kulp at (914) 698 -2966 or educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /01/WJC-PJStoryTime.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:988@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220327T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220327T120000 DTSTAMP:20220314T201209Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/community-day-2/ SUMMARY:Community Day DESCRIPTION:Community Day is returning! Join SOJAC by participating in acti vities to help community members in need. We will be making a pasta meal\, baking and decorating cookies\, preparing soup in a jar\, and making craf ts.\n\nRSVP to sklevy8@gmail.com\nHumanitarian Aid for Ukraine\nThe AFYA F oundation is helping supply medical and personal items for people impacted by the crisis in Ukraine. Please bring the following items to WJC and dep osit your donations in bins outside the synagogue office and sanctuary. Th e collection ends on Community Day\, March 27.\n\nSupplies Needed:\n\n Fl ashlights\n Batteries for flashlights\n Baby diapers\n  Adult diapers\ n First aid kits\n Personal hygiene kits\n\n Soap\n Toothbrush\n Toot hpaste\n Dental floss\n Deodorant\n Shampoo\n Razor\n Shaving cream\n \n\n  Face masks\n  Hand sanitizer\n  OTC kits (Over the Counter)\n\ n Aspirin\n Acetaminophen\n Cough medicine\n Oximeters\n Ace bandages \n Compression bandages\n\n\n\n \;\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /12/WJC-CommunityDay2022-newdate.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1101@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220329T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220329T180000 DTSTAMP:20220214T010208Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-teens-lounge-night/ SUMMARY:WJC Teens: Lounge Night DESCRIPTION:(Dinner 6:00-6:30pm)\nJoin WJC Teens for our monthly lounge nig ht – entirely teen-led! Come hang out with friends\, play games\, eat go od food\, and connect. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /10/WJC_TeenLoungeNight.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1034@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20220401 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20220403 DTSTAMP:20220327T022751Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/2022-scholar-in-residence-weekend/ SUMMARY:2022 Scholar-in-Residence Weekend DESCRIPTION:Please support the WJC Scholar-in-Residence Program\nPlease reg ister for this year’s exciting program below! Click here for more inform ation about this year's scholar and events.\n\n \;\nREIMAGINING AMERI CAN JUDAISM – NOW\, THEN\, AND INTO THE FUTURE\nWe welcome Jewish Theo logical Seminary Chancellor Shuly Rubin Schwartz\nScholar-in-Residence Cal endar At a Glance\nFriday:\n6:00pm: Evening Service (In-person in the Sanc tuary/Live Stream)\n7:00pm: Community Dinner (In-person in the Gym)\n8:00p m: Lecture and discussion: Conservative Judaism and the Jewish Future (In- person in the Sanctuary/Live Stream)\nConservative Judaism provided a comp elling vision for a Judaism—traditional in orientation and embracing of evolutionary change—that captured the hearts and minds of so many twenti eth century American Jews. Uncovering the keys to its success will illumi nate how Conservative Judaism is well poised to meet the religious needs o f North American Jews in the current moment.\n\nSaturday:\n9:15am: Morning Service/Sermon: Shattering Glass Ceiling: Women and the Reimagining of Am erican Judaism (In-person in the Sanctuary/Live Stream)\nHow did the twent ieth-century movement for women’s equality in Judaism end up serving as a catalyst for a reimagined Judaism in our own times? Together we will exp lore the ways in which new opportunities for American Jewish women paved t he way for broader\, creative changes in Jewish ritual\, scholarship\, and inclusion.\n12:15pm: Kiddush Lunch (In-person in the Gym)\n1:00pm: Discus sion: Essential Elements of a Successful Jewish Community (In-person in th e Sanctuary/Live Stream)\nTogether\, we will look at one of the scholar’ s favorite Jewish texts\, an 18th century letter written by a young moth er in Petersburg\, Virginia. Using the contents of this letter\, we will reflect on the essential elements of a successful Jewish community\, and the steps we can take to achieve such a community for ourselves.\n8:15pm: Dessert Reception and Lecture: The Pew Study and What it Means for Americ an Jews of Today and Tomorrow (Dessert Reception in-person in the Gym\; Ev ening Lecture in-person in the Sanctuary/Live Stream)\nThe 2020 Pew Study on Jewish Americans offered new data on the many components of Jewish iden tity—even for the proverbial “NONES”\, i.e\, Jews of no religion. Ho w can these findings guide our efforts to ensure a more robust Jewish futu re for all Jews? How is the Jewish Theological Seminary taking leadership in this important initiative?\nPlease support the WJC Scholar-in-Residenc e Program\nThe lectures and discussions of The Scholar-in-Residence Weeken d are FREE AND OPEN TO WJC MEMBERS. However\, donations are critical to ou r ability to continue to bring high-quality Adult Education programming to WJC each year. So please consider a generous gift to The Scholar-in-Resid ence Weekend. We thank you in advance for your support.\n\nDonation Levels (Per Family)\n\n Ambassador's Circle ~ $540: Includes Shabbat dinner and Saturday evening dessert\n Benefactor ~ $360: Includes Shabbat dinner an d Saturday evening dessert\n Patron ~ $180: Includes dessert only\n Spon sor ~ $126: Includes dessert only\n Donor ~ $72: Includes dessert only\n\ n \;\nTo join us\, please register below.\nRegistration was due March 25\, 2022. For questions\, please contact Ally@wjcenter.org.\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /12/WJC-SIR-Post2022-1.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1136@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220402T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220402T101500 DTSTAMP:20220316T012910Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-80/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:We invite WJC children in 1st – 6th grade to join us for lear ning\, Tefillot and various activities. This Shabbat we will join together with students and faculty from our RS Shabbat at 10:15am. If we are unabl e to meet outside due to the weather\, we will meet indoors in Room 1-5.\n \nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1137@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220402T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220402T104500 DTSTAMP:20220316T013025Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-80/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Children along with their grown up will sing Shabbat songs\, ce lebrate friendship and enjoy learning about Shabbat.  If we are unable to meet outside due to the weather\, we will meet indoors in the WJC Youth L ounge. This program is geared towards ECC age children through Kindergarte n.\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1128@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20220403 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20220406 DTSTAMP:20220309T201123Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/westchester-learning-immersive/ SUMMARY:Westchester Learning Immersive DESCRIPTION:Go Forth And Learn: Westchester Learning Immersive\nDuring the Passover Seder\, Jews all over the world read the Haggadah’s call to “ go forth and learn.” We are instructed to be active participants in the Jewish story\, to study the texts\, ideas\, and values that animate this h oliday. At Hadar’s Westchester Learning Immersive\, you will find both t eachers and peers who are passionate about learning Jewish texts deeply\, critically\, and sensitively. Join us for three days of learning on topics such as the most important midrash of the Haggadah\, different models of salvation in the Exodus narrative\, and the role of women and sisterhood i n the redemption process.\n\nHadar’s Westchester Learning Immersive welc omes adults of all ages\, denominations\, and educational backgrounds. If you’re looking to deepen your connection to Jewish texts\, this immersiv e learning experience will enrich your heart and mind and make this year ’s Passover one to remember.\n\nThe registration fee for this program wi ll be on a sliding scale between $72-$360. The registration fee includes a ccess to the full range of programming.\n\nTo register\, visit https://www .hadar.org/programs/westchester-learning-immersive ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /03/comeandlearn_IG-1.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1126@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220403T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220403T090000 DTSTAMP:20220321T141701Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sojac-in-person-passover-food-delivery / SUMMARY:SOJAC: In-Person Passover Food Delivery DESCRIPTION:The Bronx Jewish Community Council needs volunteers! WJC adults \, teens\, as well as younger children have a unique opportunity for IN PE RSON (masked) contact when performing the mitzvah of providing Passover fo ods for elders! Many are Jews from the former Soviet Union who settled in the northern Bronx and are home bound.\nThis is how it works:\n\n On Sund ay morning\, April 3\, starting at 9:00am\, head to the Pantry site at 215 7 Holland Avenue\, Pelham Parkway.\n There\, you will receive bags of Pas sover groceries and a list (names and addresses) of screened BJCC clients who are awaiting this delivery\n Feel free to request specific areas ( Pe lham Parkway or Co-op City etc.)\, private homes or if you rather an apart ment house\, and to make as many or as few stops as you wish. When with yo unger children request clients where a short visit at the door might be mo re welcomed.\n Best for two adults to go as parking could be an issue and that way one person can wait in front (double park or at a hydrant) as th e other goes with the family to bring food to the recipient. Please help f ulfill the mitzvah of making sure these homebound elderly Jews have Passov er foods. The pandemic has only added to terrible isolation\, the need may not only be economic but one of the spirit\, and your brief visit brings joy to many.\n\nCan't make it? You can still help out by dropping off surp lus FRESH DIRECT or similarly sized bags needed for the Sunday delivery on April 3. Drop off bags to 265 Overlook Drive\, New Rochelle (a rubber mad e bin is provided on the porch) NO later than March 23. Consider performin g this mitzvah\, be it in person for this family friendly initiative in th e Bronx above\, or by helping the elder Jews from Project Ezra on the Lowe r East Side (see other posts for that information). Either way\, the impor tant task of providing Passover foods for the home bound elderly beckons. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /03/WJC-Passover-Delivery-1.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1130@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220405T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220405T180000 DTSTAMP:20220314T120543Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/passover-scavenger-hunt/ SUMMARY:Passover Scavenger Hunt DESCRIPTION:It’s a bit early to search for the Chametz but that won’t s top WJC Teens from having a Passover Scavenger Hunt! Join the teens for di nner in the Youth Lounge followed by a fun quest for clues\, knowledge\, a nd prizes. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /03/WJC-Teens_ScavengerHunt.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1116@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220405T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220405T194500 DTSTAMP:20220315T154654Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/mayim-chaiyim-a-watershed/ SUMMARY:Mayim Chaiyim: A Watershed DESCRIPTION:\n\nArt by Tobi Kahn\, YPKHAR\, acrylic on wood\n\nPlease join us for a gallery program to virtually meet the artists and discuss our new ly curated exhibition "Mayim Chaiyim: A Watershed" on Tuesday\, April 5\, at 7:45pm. Our waters hold an important place in the teachings of Judaism. Many artists have been responding to climate change with a mix of works t hat reflect their awareness of the Jewish ideals of Tikkun Olam and renewa l. In multimedia\, the artists explore their concerns for the waters\, riv erbeds\, and coastlines of an increasingly fragile Earth.\n\nThe show expl ores the connection between the role our living waters play in Judaism and how those teachings can be a guide for us in unstable times. The fragilit y of our living waters is on the minds of many artists in today’s climat e-aware world\, and Jewish artists have been earnest in their response. Je wish teaching and the role of water in renewal and repair pervades this ex hibition. Each artist has been exploring different aspects of modern negle ct on our waterways and each piece suggests the centrality of awareness\, Tikkun Olam (repair)\, and renewal.\n\nJoin us via Zoom: https://us02web.z oom.us/j/85929866107?pwd=bVRScmIwdDhGRWJiOE1ibFViQmsyQT09\nMeeting ID: 859 2986 6107 • Passcode: 10543\n\nRSVP: amyruth67@aol.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /02/WJC-Koslowe-Watershed.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:758@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220407T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220407T100000 DTSTAMP:20211028T200131Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shajam-singalong-6/ SUMMARY:ShaJam Singalong DESCRIPTION:Join friends at WJC for a music and movement Shabbat experience .\n\nOpen to children birth through pre-school age and their grown-ups.\n\ nThursday mornings from 9:30 to 10:00am.\n\nFor more information\, please contact Aleza Kulp at 914-698-2960 or educdir@wjcenter.org.\n\nThere is no charge for this program.\n\nWhen outdoors\, fully vaccinated persons are encouraged\, but not required to wear masks.  We ask that everyone be min dful of the sensitivities of those around them. All unvaccinated persons a ge two and above must wear masks when participating in this program whethe r indoors or outdoors.\n\nMask Policy\n\nIndoors: Consistent with current CDC guidance\, all persons age two and above must wear masks at all times while inside the building\, regardless of vaccination status. Exceptions i nclude presenters from the Bimah during religious services (including pray er leaders\, speakers\, and Torah readers) and while seated and eating.\n\ nIn Outdoor Tent Spaces and on Synagogue Grounds: Masks may be required f or large gatherings in outdoor tents as determined by synagogue leadership . At other times\, fully vaccinated persons need not wear masks outdoors\, although we ask that everyone be mindful of the sensitivities of those ar ound them. All unvaccinated persons age two and above must wear masks outd oors when they are within six feet of others\, except when seated and eati ng Kiddush with their families or pods.\n\nVaccination Policy\n\nIndividua ls ages 12 and above: For the safety and comfort of the congregation\, al l eligible persons ages 12 and above must be fully vaccinated to attend re ligious services\, programs\, or other WJC activities in the building. We reserve the right to request proof of vaccination at our discretion.\n\nTh ose who are not fully vaccinated may attend outdoor programming in accorda nce with the masking policy set forth above. We will continue to provide a ccess to our services and many of our programs virtually through Zoom and/ or live stream. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /09/WJC-ShaJam.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1039@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220409T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220409T100000 DTSTAMP:20211223T152432Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shabbat-yoga-12/ SUMMARY:Shabbat Yoga DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to gather upstairs on the 2nd floor Saturday at 10:00am to deepen our understanding of Jewish spirituality through the pr actice of yoga. Please welcome Irrit Dweck and returning instructor\, Robi n Wald\, as they lead us in inspiring infusions of Jewish wisdom\, yoga an d movement\, meditation and relaxation. Our spring schedule is as follows: \n\nApril 9 - taught by Irrit Dweck\nMay 14 - taught by Robin Wald\nJune 2 6 - taught by Irrit Dweck\n\nRobin Wald is a Jewish educator who has been teaching Jewish yoga and meditation for adults\, teens\, and children at s ynagogues and religious schools in Westchester since 2005. She integrates the wisdom of Torah\, Tanach\, kabbalah/mysticism\, Pirke Avot\, and Mussa r with the embodied physical and spiritual practices of yoga and meditatio n.\n\nIrrit Dweck teaches Arabic and Spanish at SAR High School and Yoga t o adults and teens. In her classes\, she explores a connection to breathe through movement and a philosophical theme.\n\nWhether you are a beginner or an experienced yogi\, please join us. Social distancing rules will be f ollowed. Irrit and Robin are vaccinated\, and anyone who is unvaccinated w ill be required to wear a mask. Please bring your own mat and water bottle . Blocks are optional. We greatly look forward to practicing yoga together again!\n\n \;\n\nMask Policy\n\nIndoors: Consistent with current CDC guidance\, all persons age two and above must wear masks at all times whil e inside the building\, regardless of vaccination status. Exceptions inclu de presenters from the Bimah during religious services (including prayer l eaders\, speakers\, and Torah readers) and while seated and eating.\n\nIn Outdoor Tent Spaces and on Synagogue Grounds: Masks may be required for l arge gatherings in outdoor tents as determined by synagogue leadership. At other times\, fully vaccinated persons need not wear masks outdoors\, alt hough we ask that everyone be mindful of the sensitivities of those around them. All unvaccinated persons age two and above must wear masks outdoors when they are within six feet of others\, except when seated and eating K iddush with their families or pods.\n\nVaccination Policy\n\nIndividuals a ges 12 and above: For the safety and comfort of the congregation\, all el igible persons ages 12 and above must be fully vaccinated to attend religi ous services\, programs\, or other WJC activities in the building. We rese rve the right to request proof of vaccination at our discretion.\n\nThose who are not fully vaccinated may attend outdoor programming in accordance with the masking policy set forth above. We will continue to provide acces s to our services and many of our programs virtually through Zoom and/or l ive stream. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019 /09/WJC_ShabbatYoga.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1138@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220409T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220409T104500 DTSTAMP:20220316T013149Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-81/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for o ur Torah for Tots service. We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendsh ip and enjoy learning about Shabbat. If we are unable to meet outside due to the weather\, we will meet indoors in the WJC Youth Lounge. This progra m is geared towards ECC age children through Kindergarten.\nQuestions? Con tact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1139@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220409T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220409T104500 DTSTAMP:20220316T013300Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-81/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC. If we are unable to meet outside due to the weather\, we will meet indoors in Room 1-5. Paren ts are invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the chi ldren join together for Youth Services.  This program is geared towards c hildren in 1st grade through 6th grade.\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educd ir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1140@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220416T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220416T104500 DTSTAMP:20220316T013438Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-82/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Tkiya will be here to celebrate Passover with us at WJC! Childr en along with their grown up are invited to join us for our Torah for Tots service. We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendship and enjoy lear ning about Shabbat. If we are unable to meet outside due to the weather\, we will meet indoors in the WJC Youth Lounge. This program is geared towar ds ECC age children through Kindergarten.\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at edu cdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1141@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220416T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220416T104500 DTSTAMP:20220316T013531Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-82/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:This Shabbat we invite children in 1st through 6th grade to cel ebrate Passover and Shabbat together at WJC! If we are unable to meet outs ide due to the weather\, we will meet indoors in Room 1-5. Parents are inv ited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the children joi n together for Youth Services.\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcent er.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1142@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220417T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220417T104500 DTSTAMP:20220316T013729Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-83/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:We invite children to join us as we continue our Passover celeb ration. Together with Tkiya leading our service\, children with their grow nup are invited to join us as we march around with the Torah\, use our ima ginations and sing our holiday songs together. If we are unable to meet ou tside due to the weather\, we will meet indoors in the WJC Youth Lounge. T his program is geared towards ECC age children through Kindergarten.\nQues tions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1143@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220417T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220417T104500 DTSTAMP:20220316T013607Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-83/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC. If we are unable to meet outside due to the weather\, we will meet indoors in Room 1-5. Paren ts are invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the chi ldren join together for Youth Services.   This program is geared towards children in 1st grade through 6th grade.\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at edu cdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1131@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220419T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220419T180000 DTSTAMP:20220314T121327Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-teens-chocolate-seder/ SUMMARY:WJC Teens Chocolate Seder DESCRIPTION:It’ll be tasty! It’ll be fun! The teens will make some choc olate creations and consume them at a scrumptious mock seder in the WJC Yo uth Lounge. Dinner will be served before the sweet feasting begins. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /03/WJC-Teens-ChocolateSeder.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1133@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220420T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220420T120000 DTSTAMP:20220314T122247Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/passover-lunch-break/ SUMMARY:Passover Lunch Break DESCRIPTION:Tired of bringing Matzah to school for lunch? Come to WJC inste ad! Don’t bring any food\, but you are welcome to bring a friend or two! \n\nPlease RSVP to Ally@wjcenter.org so that we can ensure enough food is available. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /03/WJC-Teens_passoverLunchBreak.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1144@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220422T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220422T104500 DTSTAMP:20220316T013923Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-84/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:What was your favorite part Passover? Did you enjoy the matzah? The yummy charoset at your Seder? Or the delicious matzah brie? Come shar e with family and friends! Together we will sing songs\, read stories\, da nce together and enjoy this special holiday! If we are unable to meet outs ide due to the weather\, we will meet indoors in the WJC Youth Lounge. Thi s program is geared towards ECC age children through Kindergarten.\nQuesti ons? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1145@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220422T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220422T104500 DTSTAMP:20220316T013827Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-84/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Come share with WJC friends what you love about Passover. If we are unable to meet outside due to the weather\, we will meet indoors in R oom 1-5. Parents are invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the children join together for Youth Services.   This program is geared towards children in 1st grade through 6th grade.\nQuestions? Contac t Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1146@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T104500 DTSTAMP:20220316T014049Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-85/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Passover is almost over and it is time for us to celebrate the holiday and Shabbat. Children along with their grown up are invited to joi n us for our Torah for Tots service. We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrat e friendship and enjoy learning about Shabbat. If we are unable to meet ou tside due to the weather\, we will meet indoors in the WJC Youth Lounge. T his program is geared towards ECC age children through Kindergarten.\nQues tions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1147@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T104500 DTSTAMP:20220316T014256Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-85/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends to celebrate Shabbat and our final day of Pass over! If we are unable to meet outside due to the weather\, we will meet i ndoors in Room 1-5. Parents are invited to join the congregation for Shabb at services while the children join together for Youth Services.   This program is geared towards children in 1st grade through 6th grade.\nQuesti ons? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1129@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220424T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220424T100000 DTSTAMP:20220420T150308Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/2022-yom-hashoah-program-a-conversatio n-with-author-judy-batalion/ SUMMARY:2022 Yom HaShoah Commemoration & Conversation with Author Judy Bata lion DESCRIPTION:April 24\, 2022\, 10:00am (service) and 10:45am (conversation)\ nThe morning will begin at 10:00 am with our annual Yom HaShoah Memorial S ervice\, led by Rabbi Arnowitz and Holocaust Learning Center committee mem ber Mark Russ\, outside in the WJC Memorial Garden.\n\nFollowing the servi ce\, at 10:45 am\, acclaimed author Judy Batalion will speak about her gro undbreaking book The Light of Days: The Untold Story of Women Resistance F ighters in Hitler’s Ghettos\, which weaves together real-life tales of h eroic Jewish women in Poland during the Holocaust. Hear about the young wo men who defied the Nazis and aided fellow Jews: how they smuggled guns in loaves of bread and coded intelligence messages in their braids. Judy Bata lion\, a gifted writer and dynamic speaker\, will explore the reasons thes e crucial stories have been little known until now. Join us in the Activit y Center for breakfast and an engaging\, inspiring program\; books will be available for sale. Please note\, masks will be required for all attendee s at this program.\n\nThe Memorial Service and Conversation with Judy Bata lion can also be attended via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83422160052? pwd=OWJ0d2RuWG9tUllqOG1NenJpWmpsZz09\n\nMeeting ID: 834 2216 0052 • Pass code: 10543 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /03/WJC-BatalionAuthor.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1132@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220426T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220426T180000 DTSTAMP:20220315T142622Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/teen-lounge-night-3/ SUMMARY:Teen Lounge Night DESCRIPTION:Join WJC Teens for our monthly lounge night–entirely teen-led ! Come hang out with friends\, play games\, eat good food\, and connect. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /10/WJC_TeenLoungeNight.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1030@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220427T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220427T110000 DTSTAMP:20211222T173304Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/cooking-for-hope-9/ SUMMARY:Cooking for Hope DESCRIPTION:Join SOJAC and WJC Sisterhood by cooking a meal for Hope Soup K itchen in New Rochelle. Help feed 120 of our neighbors who eat at the Soup Kitchen each night. Hope requests lasagna prepared with meat or plant bas ed protein. In addition\, they would appreciate veggies and desserts if yo u are able. Salad is not needed. Please deliver the food to 18 Sherwood Ov al\, Larchmont between 9-11 am. (Time can be flexible if needed). \n\nAny questions\, please contact Sondra Levy sklevy8@gmail.com or 914-980-8853. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /12/WJC-CookingforHope.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1152@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220427T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220427T193000 DTSTAMP:20220401T133318Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/writing-a-blessing-workshop/ SUMMARY:Writing a Blessing Workshop DESCRIPTION:\nParents who have a child with a Bar/Bat Mitzvah are invited t o come write the blessing you will share on your simchah.\n\n\nThe Blessin g workshop will be offered four times a year. The first few will be dedica ted to parents who have a child with an upcoming Bar/Bat Mitzvah. After\,   it will be open to the entire WJC Community.\n\nDates include:\nApril 2 7\, 2022 at 7:30pm\nAugust 10\, 2022 at  7:30pm\nOctober 26\, 2022 at  7 :30pm\nMarch 15\, 2023 at 7:30pm ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /04/WJC-BlessingWorkshop.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1104@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220429T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220429T193000 DTSTAMP:20220428T004446Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rhythm-ruach-17/ SUMMARY:Rhythm & Ruach DESCRIPTION:6:00pm: Community Dinner (RSVP below)\nCommunity Shabbat Dinner $18.00 per adult\, $10.00 per child\, $60 per family (max)\nRSVP: https:/ /wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/Rhythm-Ruach-Program\n\n7:30pm: Rhythm &\; Ruach\nRhythm &\; Ruach welcomes our WJC teens as they encourage us to think and act responsibly towards our planet not just during Earth Day\, but always. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /08/WJC-RhythmRuach2018.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1148@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220430T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220430T104500 DTSTAMP:20220316T014412Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-86/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for o ur Torah for Tots service. We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendsh ip and enjoy learning about Shabbat. If we are unable to meet outside due to the weather\, we will meet indoors in the WJC Youth Lounge. This progra m is geared towards ECC age children through Kindergarten.\nQuestions? Con tact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1149@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220430T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220430T104500 DTSTAMP:20220316T014500Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-86/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC. If we are unable to meet outside due to the weather\, we will meet indoors in Room 1-5. Paren ts are invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the chi ldren join together for Youth Services.   This program is geared towards children in 1st grade through 6th grade.\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at edu cdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1093@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220501T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220501T083000 DTSTAMP:20220401T171400Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/world-wide-wrap-biking-around-america/ SUMMARY:World Wide Wrap DESCRIPTION:Join the Brotherhood and Rabbi Arnowitz in the Sanctuary for ou r annual World Wide Wrap\, with a special Tefillin clinic geared towards R eligious School students in 6th and 7th grades. Afterwards\, hear an excit ing presentation by WJC's own Kostya Kennedy regarding his new book\, TRUE : The Four Seasons of Jackie Robinson.\nSchedule:\n8:30am: Minyan (and cof fee)\n9:15am: Brotherhood sponsored WWW and Tefillin clinic (geared toward s Religious School students in 6th and 7th grades)\n10:00-11:00am: Bar/Bat Mitzvah Idea Exchange LEARN MORE\n10:00am-12:00pm: Kostya Kennedy's prese ntation on his new book on Jackie Robinson (details below) and a big brunc h. Kids welcome.\n\nPlease note: The Gift Shop will also be open during th e event.\n\n \;\n\nFor players\, fans\, managers\, and executives\, Ja ckie Robinson remains baseball’s singular figure\, the person who most p rofoundly extended\, and continues to extend\, the reach of the game. Beyo nd Ruth. Beyond Clemente. Beyond Aaron. Beyond the heroes of today. Now\, a half-century since Robinson’s death\, letters come to his widow\, Rach el\, by the score. But Robinson’s impact extended far beyond baseball: h e opened the door for Black Americans to participate in other sports\, and was a national figure who spoke and wrote eloquently about inequality.\n\ nTrue: The Four Seasons of Jackie Robinson by Kostya Kennedy is an unconve ntional biography\, focusing on four transformative years in Robinson's at hletic and public life: 1946\, his first year playing in the essentially a ll-white minor leagues for the Montreal Royals\; 1949\, when he won the Mo st Valuable Player Award in his third season as a Brooklyn Dodger\; 1956\, his final season in major league baseball\, when he played valiantly desp ite his increasing health struggles\; and 1972\, the year of his untimely death. Through it all\, Robinson remained true to the effort and the missi on\, true to his convictions and contradictions.\n\nKennedy examines each of these years through details not reported in previous biographies\, brin ging them to life in vivid prose and through interviews with fans and play ers who witnessed his impact\, as well as with Robinson's surviving family . These four crucial years offer a unique vision of Robinson as a player\, a father and husband\, and a civil rights hero—a new window on a comple x man\, tied to the 50th anniversary of his passing and the 75th anniversa ry of his professional baseball debut.\n\nKOSTYA KENNEDY is an editorial d irector at Dotdash Meredith and a former Senior Writer at Sports Illustrat ed. He is the New York Times bestselling author of 56: Joe DiMaggio and th e Last Magic Number in Sports (runner-up for the 2012 PEN/ESPN Award for L iterary Sports Writing) and Pete Rose: An American Dilemma. Both won the C ASEY Award for Best Baseball Book of the Year. He has taught at Columbia a nd NYU\, and lives with his wife and daughters in Westchester County\, NY. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /01/WJC-WorldWideWrap-2022-1.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1151@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220501T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220501T100000 DTSTAMP:20220401T130014Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/bar-bat-mitzvah-idea-exchange/ SUMMARY:Bar/Bat Mitzvah Idea Exchange DESCRIPTION:Parents who are planning a Bar/Bat Mitzvah are invited to come for an idea exchange while your child participates in the World Wide Wrap. Brunch to follow. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /04/WJC-Mitzvah-IdeaExchange.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1156@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220501T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220501T110000 DTSTAMP:20220404T125408Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/pj-library-story-time-and-sing-along-1 1/ SUMMARY:PJ Library Story Time and Sing-Along DESCRIPTION:Join us at PJ Library as we come together to celebrate Israel's birthday! All children and their grownups are welcome to join us for stor ies\, music\, and movement (ideal for pre-schoolers and younger)! Interact ive music and fun with Eileen Fortuna and music from Tkiya.\nIf we are una ble to meet outside due to the weather\, we will meet indoors in the WJC G ym. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /01/WJC-PJStoryTime.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1105@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220501T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220501T190000 DTSTAMP:20220404T201140Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/an-evening-of-renewal-4/ SUMMARY:An Evening of Renewal DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Activity Center Sunday\, May 1\, at 7:00pm for c andles\, choir\, kavanah\, and music. Enjoy all your old favorites as we u nite our voices in spiritual singing. Let’s make this a Renewal in every sense of the word! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /08/WJC-RenewalService-2019.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1174@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20220502 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20220610 DTSTAMP:20220517T180758Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/the-sharing-shelf-teen-boutique-clothi ng-drive/ SUMMARY:The Sharing Shelf Teen Boutique Clothing Drive DESCRIPTION:Extended until June 9! The drop off box is located outside the office. For more information\, contact sklevy8@gmail.com  ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /05/WJC-TeenClothingDrive.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1166@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220504T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220504T193000 DTSTAMP:20220413T223620Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/yom-haatzmaut/ SUMMARY:Yom Ha'atzmaut DESCRIPTION:Westchester Jewish Center is co-sponsoring the official launch event of Shoresh Halev Center for Jewish Music at Beth El.  The event wil l take place at Beth El on Israel Independence Day (Yom Ha’atzmaut)\, Ma y 4\, at 7:30pm.\nThe evening features a special raise-the-rafters musical Hallel (with full band featuring Cantor Ethan Goldberg) as well as a worl d premier performance of a new song celebrating Yom Ha’atzmaut by Daphna Rosenberg and Yoel Sykes\, from the renowned Israeli community\, Nava Teh ila. Daphna has said this is to be her final tour\, ever\, so this is a pa rticularly special opportunity. We will also enjoy delicious Israeli food. \n\nThe event is free of charge.\n\nBeth El is located at 1324 North Avenu e in New Rochelle\, NY.\n\nTo RSVP\, please visit https://www.bethelnr.org /YomHaatzmaut2022\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /04/InstagramPost_YomHaAtzmaut2022_Media8.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:759@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T100000 DTSTAMP:20211028T200159Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shajam-singalong-7/ SUMMARY:ShaJam Singalong DESCRIPTION:Join friends at WJC for a music and movement Shabbat experience .\n\nOpen to children birth through pre-school age and their grown-ups.\n\ nThursday mornings from 9:30 to 10:00am.\n\nFor more information\, please contact Aleza Kulp at 914-698-2960 or educdir@wjcenter.org.\n\nThere is no charge for this program.\n\nWhen outdoors\, fully vaccinated persons are encouraged\, but not required to wear masks.  We ask that everyone be min dful of the sensitivities of those around them. All unvaccinated persons a ge two and above must wear masks when participating in this program whethe r indoors or outdoors.\n\nMask Policy\n\nIndoors: Consistent with current CDC guidance\, all persons age two and above must wear masks at all times while inside the building\, regardless of vaccination status. Exceptions i nclude presenters from the Bimah during religious services (including pray er leaders\, speakers\, and Torah readers) and while seated and eating.\n\ nIn Outdoor Tent Spaces and on Synagogue Grounds: Masks may be required f or large gatherings in outdoor tents as determined by synagogue leadership . At other times\, fully vaccinated persons need not wear masks outdoors\, although we ask that everyone be mindful of the sensitivities of those ar ound them. All unvaccinated persons age two and above must wear masks outd oors when they are within six feet of others\, except when seated and eati ng Kiddush with their families or pods.\n\nVaccination Policy\n\nIndividua ls ages 12 and above: For the safety and comfort of the congregation\, al l eligible persons ages 12 and above must be fully vaccinated to attend re ligious services\, programs\, or other WJC activities in the building. We reserve the right to request proof of vaccination at our discretion.\n\nTh ose who are not fully vaccinated may attend outdoor programming in accorda nce with the masking policy set forth above. We will continue to provide a ccess to our services and many of our programs virtually through Zoom and/ or live stream. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /09/WJC-ShaJam.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:968@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220507T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220507T101500 DTSTAMP:20220505T090320Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/simple-and-soulful-6/ SUMMARY:Simple and Soulful DESCRIPTION:Let your spirit soar as we journey through a focused Shabbat mo rning 90-minute service. Group prayer and singing is accompanied by instru ments\, silence for personal reflection\, and an interactive exploration a nd interpretation of the week’s Torah portion. We especially welcome Rel igious School students in 2nd grade and older and their families as part o f Religious School Shabbat. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2017 /11/WJC-SimpleAndSoulful.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1158@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220507T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220507T111500 DTSTAMP:20220411T151219Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-87/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:We invite WJC children in 1st – 6th grade to join us for lear ning\, Tefillot and various activities. This Shabbat we will join together with students and faculty from our RS Shabbat at 10:15 am. If we are unab le to meet outside due to the weather\, we will meet indoors in Room 1-5. Questions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1159@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220507T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220507T114500 DTSTAMP:20220411T151459Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-87/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Children along with their grown up will sing Shabbat songs\, ce lebrate friendship and enjoy learning about Shabbat.  If we are unable to meet outside due to the weather\, we will meet indoors in the WJC Youth L ounge. This program is geared towards ECC age children through Kindergarte n.\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1040@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T100000 DTSTAMP:20211223T152508Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shabbat-yoga-13/ SUMMARY:Shabbat Yoga DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to gather upstairs on the 2nd floor Saturday at 10:00am to deepen our understanding of Jewish spirituality through the pr actice of yoga. Please welcome Irrit Dweck and returning instructor\, Robi n Wald\, as they lead us in inspiring infusions of Jewish wisdom\, yoga an d movement\, meditation and relaxation. Our spring schedule is as follows: \n\nMay 14 - taught by Robin Wald\nJune 26 - taught by Irrit Dweck\n\nRobi n Wald is a Jewish educator who has been teaching Jewish yoga and meditati on for adults\, teens\, and children at synagogues and religious schools i n Westchester since 2005. She integrates the wisdom of Torah\, Tanach\, ka bbalah/mysticism\, Pirke Avot\, and Mussar with the embodied physical and spiritual practices of yoga and meditation.\n\nIrrit Dweck teaches Arabic and Spanish at SAR High School and Yoga to adults and teens. In her classe s\, she explores a connection to breathe through movement and a philosophi cal theme.\n\nWhether you are a beginner or an experienced yogi\, please j oin us. Social distancing rules will be followed. Irrit and Robin are vacc inated\, and anyone who is unvaccinated will be required to wear a mask. P lease bring your own mat and water bottle. Blocks are optional. We greatly look forward to practicing yoga together again!\n\n \;\n\nMask Policy \n\nIndoors: Consistent with current CDC guidance\, all persons age two an d above must wear masks at all times while inside the building\, regardles s of vaccination status. Exceptions include presenters from the Bimah duri ng religious services (including prayer leaders\, speakers\, and Torah rea ders) and while seated and eating.\n\nIn Outdoor Tent Spaces and on Synago gue Grounds: Masks may be required for large gatherings in outdoor tents as determined by synagogue leadership. At other times\, fully vaccinated p ersons need not wear masks outdoors\, although we ask that everyone be min dful of the sensitivities of those around them. All unvaccinated persons a ge two and above must wear masks outdoors when they are within six feet of others\, except when seated and eating Kiddush with their families or pod s.\n\nVaccination Policy\n\nIndividuals ages 12 and above: For the safety and comfort of the congregation\, all eligible persons ages 12 and above must be fully vaccinated to attend religious services\, programs\, or othe r WJC activities in the building. We reserve the right to request proof of vaccination at our discretion.\n\nThose who are not fully vaccinated may attend outdoor programming in accordance with the masking policy set forth above. We will continue to provide access to our services and many of our programs virtually through Zoom and/or live stream. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019 /09/WJC_ShabbatYoga.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1160@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T114500 DTSTAMP:20220411T151605Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-88/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for o ur Torah for Tots service. We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendsh ip and enjoy learning about Shabbat. If we are unable to meet outside due to the weather\, we will meet indoors in the WJC Youth Lounge. This progra m is geared towards ECC age children through Kindergarten.\nQuestions? Con tact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1161@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T114500 DTSTAMP:20220411T151638Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-88/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC. If we are unable to meet outside due to the weather\, we will meet indoors in Room 1-5. Paren ts are invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the chi ldren join together for Youth Services.   This program is geared towards children in 1st grade through 6th grade.\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at edu cdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1169@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220517T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220517T180000 DTSTAMP:20220509T110550Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/lag-bomer-games-smores/ SUMMARY:Lag B'Omer Games & S'mores DESCRIPTION:Join us outside the Activity Center as we light a fire\, eat so me s’mores\, and learn about the holiday of Lag B’Omer with games at W JC. We can’t wait to celebrate with you! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /04/WJC-TeenLagBomerEvent-REV2.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1171@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T200000 DTSTAMP:20220509T160416Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/slavery-in-the-north-pelhams-hidden-ho metown-history/ SUMMARY:Slavery in the North: Pelham’s Hidden Hometown History DESCRIPTION:As you know from our most recent issue of Voices\, WJC has been involved in uncovering and disseminating information about the history of slavery in our town and villages. We wanted to make you aware of this eve nt that gives a somewhat broader treatment of the topic\, still on a local level.\n \;\nSlavery in the North: Pelham’s Hidden Hometown History \nFew people know that the second largest slave market in our country was in New York City. Even fewer know that half of the enslaved African women\ , men\, and children sold on New York’s auction block were not sent to t he South\, they were sent north. Westchester’s economy was dependent on the labor of enslaved men\, women\, and children. We owe it to those who l ived here then\, those living here now\, and those who will settle here in the future to recognize this neglected history.\n\nUsing historical docum ents\, Dr. Alice Radosh has researched the 150-year history of her hometow n\, Pelham NY\, where enslaved people made up about 20% of the population. Using these sources\, it is now possible to name and\, in many cases\, pr ovide detailed descriptions of some of the people who were enslaved in Pel ham.\n\nThe depth and the scars of our slavery history have implications f or the present. It is time to acknowledge and honor the men\, women\, and children whose services were vital to the creation of our towns. Learning this history provides us with the opportunity to honor their contributions .\n\nAlice Radosh\, PhD\nProject Director: Pelham’s Hidden Hometown Hist ory\nAfter graduating Pelham Memorial High School\, Dr. Radosh went on to obtain a doctorate in neuropsychology at the City University of New York. She served as Director of New York City’s Mayor’s Office of Adolescent Pregnancy and Parenting Services\, taught in the Psychology Department at Brooklyn College and New York University\, and was a Senior Program Offic er at the Academy for Educational Development in New York City.\n\nCost Ba rtow-Pell Members: Free\; Not-Yet Members: $15\n\nFor tickets\, visit http s://bartowpell.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/bartowpell/eventRegistration.jsp ?event=2586&\; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /05/WJC-SlaveryPelham.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1106@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220520T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220520T193000 DTSTAMP:20220509T152524Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rhythm-ruach-with-sisterhood/ SUMMARY:Rhythm & Ruach with Sisterhood DESCRIPTION:5:30pm: ECC Community Shabbat Service\nA shabbat celebration sp ecifically geared to ECC and early elementary-aged children and their grow n ups.\n\n6:00pm: Community Dinner (RSVP below)\nCommunity Shabbat Dinner $18.00 per adult\, $10.00 per child\, $60 per family (max)\nRSVP: https:// wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/rhythm-ruach-with-sisterhood-registration-form .html\n\n7:30pm: Rhythm &\; Ruach\nThe hour-long service welcomes Shabb at\, where you can reflect on the week and connect with God and with each other. Led by our talented musical ensemble that encourages crowd particip ation\, R&\;R is a soulful space and the perfect way to enter into Shab bat. We welcome everyone to celebrate Shabbat with revitalizing music and song. The Sisterhood Choir will add their voices to the service.\n\n8:30pm : Dessert Reception and Exploring Mikvah with ImmerseNYC\nImmerseNYC is a pluralistic\, feminist\, community mikveh project of the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan that facilitates deep ritual experiences and educational pro grams. Rachel Kunstadt\, ImmerseNYC's Director of Adult Jewish Learning\, will join us and help us understand mikvah within today’s spiritual con text\, including a hands-on taste of contemporary immersion rituals. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /08/WJC-RhythmRuach2018.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1162@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220521T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220521T114500 DTSTAMP:20220411T151937Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-89/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for o ur Torah for Tots service. We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendsh ip and enjoy learning about Shabbat. If we are unable to meet outside due to the weather\, we will meet indoors in the WJC Youth Lounge. This progra m is geared towards ECC age children through Kindergarten.\nQuestions? Con tact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1163@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220521T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220521T114500 DTSTAMP:20220411T151717Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-89/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC. If we are unable to meet outside due to the weather\, we will meet indoors in Room 1-5. Paren ts are invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the chi ldren join together for Youth Services.   This program is geared towards children in 1st grade through 6th grade.\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at edu cdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1168@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220522T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220522T160000 DTSTAMP:20220515T204411Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/celebrate-israel-parade/ SUMMARY:Celebrate Israel Parade DESCRIPTION:The Celebrate Israel Parade is back and will take place this Su nday May 22!\n\nWe will meet at 9:15 at the Mamaroneck train station to bo ard the 9:25 train to Grand Central. For those who want to board at the La rchmont station\, the train arrives at 9:29. We will walk from Grand Centr al to the parade location\, which is 53rd street between 5th and 6th avenu es\, entry from 6th avenue.\n\nIf you are not taking the train with our gr oup\, please meet us at the parade location between 11:00-11:15.\n\nOur ma rch time is approximately 11:45-12:00. The march will end at 7th street an d 5th avenue.  There are trains to get us back to Larchmont/Mamaroneck in plenty of time to get ready for the Gala.\n\nPlease contact David Goldste in if you want to participate! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /04/WJC-IsraelParade-2022.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1045@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220522T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220522T180000 DTSTAMP:20220519T212355Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/2022-wjc-spring-gala/ SUMMARY:2022 WJC Spring Gala DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Return!\nSunday\, May 22\, 2022 at 6:00pm at West chester Jewish Center\nJoin us as we honor two extraordinary couples:\nJen nifer &\; Ian Winters\nLinda Alpert &\; Marc Karell\nWe can't wait f or an unforgettable evening featuring signature cocktails\, incredible cui sine\, a silent auction\, raffle prizes\, and dancing to the best DJ in to wn! We can't wait to celebrate our honorees together!\n\nWant to get ahead on those raffle prizes? Purchase your raffle tickets in advance here\, in cluding grand prize tickets!\n\nPLUS! We will be offering the cocktail ho ur both inside and outside of the Activity Center! We will also be live-st reaming the honorees' speeches as well as the formal program\, starting at 7:15pm. \n\nFor information about our raffle and silent auction\, includ ing virtual participation in the auction\, click here!\n\nFestive attire.\ n\nIf you have any questions\, please email WJCGala@wjcenter.org\nAbout th e WJC Gala\nSince 1950\, WJC has hosted an annual gala and has honored est eemed members of our community.  The WJC Gala\, and in particular the Tri bute Journal\, is the most significant\, and critical\, yearly fundraising effort for our Center. All donations are appreciated.\n\nClick here to le arn more about this year's honorees. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /01/WJC-2022Gala-Post.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1170@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220524T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220524T180000 DTSTAMP:20220509T110749Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-teen-lounge-night/ SUMMARY:WJC Teen Lounge Night DESCRIPTION:Join WJC Teens for our monthly lounge night—entirely teen-led ! Come hang out with friends\, play games\, eat good food\, and connect. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /10/WJC_TeenLoungeNight.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1167@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220524T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220524T193000 DTSTAMP:20220411T150927Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/judaism-organ-donation-issues-answers/ SUMMARY:Judaism & Organ Donation: Issues & Answers DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /04/Jewish-Symposium-Flyer-2022_2.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1031@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220525T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220525T110000 DTSTAMP:20211222T173322Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/cooking-for-hope-10/ SUMMARY:Cooking for Hope DESCRIPTION:Join SOJAC and WJC Sisterhood by cooking a meal for Hope Soup K itchen in New Rochelle. Help feed 120 of our neighbors who eat at the Soup Kitchen each night. Hope requests lasagna prepared with meat or plant bas ed protein. In addition\, they would appreciate veggies and desserts if yo u are able. Salad is not needed. Please deliver the food to 18 Sherwood Ov al\, Larchmont between 9-11 am. (Time can be flexible if needed). \n\nAny questions\, please contact Sondra Levy sklevy8@gmail.com or 914-980-8853. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /12/WJC-CookingforHope.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1164@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220528T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220528T114500 DTSTAMP:20220411T152456Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-90/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for o ur Torah for Tots service. We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendsh ip and enjoy learning about Shabbat. If we are unable to meet outside due to the weather\, we will meet indoors in the WJC Youth Lounge. This progra m is geared towards ECC age children through Kindergarten.\nQuestions? Con tact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1165@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220528T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220528T114500 DTSTAMP:20220411T152538Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-90/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC. If we are unable to meet outside due to the weather\, we will meet indoors in Room 1-5. Paren ts are invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the chi ldren join together for Youth Services.   This program is geared towards children in 1st grade through 6th grade.\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at edu cdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:969@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220604T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220604T101500 DTSTAMP:20211122T010537Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/simple-and-soulful-7/ SUMMARY:Simple and Soulful DESCRIPTION:Let your spirit soar as we journey through a focused Shabbat mo rning 90-minute service. Group prayer and singing is accompanied by instru ments\, silence for personal reflection\, and an interactive exploration a nd interpretation of the week’s Torah portion. We especially welcome Rel igious School students in 3rd grade and older and their families. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2017 /11/WJC-SimpleAndSoulful.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1176@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220604T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220604T114500 DTSTAMP:20220531T233629Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-91/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for o ur Torah for Tots service. We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendsh ip and enjoy learning about Shabbat. If we are unable to meet outside due to the weather\, we will meet indoors in the WJC Youth Lounge. This progra m is geared towards ECC age children through Kindergarten.\nQuestions? Con tact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1177@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220604T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220604T114500 DTSTAMP:20220531T233717Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-91/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC. If we are unable to meet outside due to the weather\, we will meet indoors in Room 1-5. Paren ts are invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the chi ldren join together for Youth Services.   This program is geared towards children in 1st grade through 6th grade.\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at edu cdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1173@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220604T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220604T230000 DTSTAMP:20220601T195105Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/tikkun-leyl-shavuot-5782/ SUMMARY:Tikkun Leyl Shavuot 5782 DESCRIPTION:Tikkun Leyl Shavuot 5782\nA Night of Community\, Celebration\, and Learning\nSaturday\, June 4\, from 6:00 to 11:00pm\nTo RSVP for any pa rt of the evening\, visit: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/Tikkun-Leyl -Shavuot-5782-Registration-Form.html\n\nOur celebration is divided into tw o parts\; family-focused events are followed by a series of traditional Ti kkun services and learning opportunities.\nAll are welcome to join us for part or the entire evening.\nIntergenerational Service and Events\n6:00pm: Mincha Afternoon Service\nThe regular Shabbat mincha service\, which incl udes Torah reading.\n\n6:30–7:15pm: Community Dinner/Seudah Shlishit\nA veritable feast of dairy delights\, as is the custom on Shavuot. The food will be Italian themed and dairy dinner means the best desserts! (to be se rved after the learning) Seating options inside and outside.\nPricing: $8 per child (up to 13)\; $10 per adult\; max $40 per family.\n\n7:15–8:30p m: Age-Appropriate Learning Activities\nThe Tikkun Leyl Shavuot is a night of learning in honor of the anniversary of receiving the Torah at Sinai. To celebrate\, we will have learning activities for kids grades 2-7 and a learning session led by our clergy for their parents and other adults who want to attend – adult learning on the sukkah patio outside. The clergy ’s theme will be “Judaism for the Summer” and will address everythin g from swimming to crafts (we may even do some of those crafts together!). \n\n8:30–9:00pm: Shavuot Dessert\nLike we said: dairy dinner = great des serts. Think ice cream bar and cheesecake!\nTraditional Tikkun Services &a mp\; Learning Opportunities\n9:00–9:30pm: Ma’ariv\nCongregational Ma ’ariv evening service\, in the sanctuary and virtual.\n\n9:30–11:00pm: Adult Tikkun Sessions Continue\nThree more learning sessions of 25-30 min utes each led by a talented array of ordained or invested WJC members. Joi n us outside on the patio.\n\n 9:30-10:00pm: Rabbi Jen Tobenstein\, Both Sides Now: The Torah of Empathy\n 10:00-10:30pm: Hazzan Ellen Arad\, Not the Tune I Know: The Power of the Tunes We Pray\n 10:30pm: Rabbi Menachem Creditor\, Religious Authority and Mysticism: For some\, the source of re ligious authority is a God whose words and Will are known. For others\, re ligious authority is perhaps unknowable\, or even irrelevant. Explore sele ctions from an essay by Gershom Scholem\, the founder of the modern study of Jewish Mysticism\, whose vision of authority and tradition illustrates the tension between individual yearning and communal tradition.\n\nTo RSVP for any part of the evening\, visit: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/ Tikkun-Leyl-Shavuot-5782-Registration-Form.html ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /05/WJC-Tikkun-Leyl-Shavuot.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1178@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220605T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220605T114500 DTSTAMP:20220531T234024Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-92/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Children along with their grown up are invited to come celebrat e Shavuot with family and friends at WJC! Together we will sing songs\, da nce together\, clap hands and enjoy learning about this special festival. If we are unable to meet outside due to the weather\, we will meet indoors in the WJC Youth Lounge. This program is geared towards ECC age children through Kindergarten.\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1180@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220605T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220605T114500 DTSTAMP:20220531T233842Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-92/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:The holiday of Shavuot commemorates the giving/ receiving of th e Torah at Mt. Sinai. We also on Shavuot read Megillat Ruth\, the story of Naomi and her daughter-in-law Ruth is read. Themes of kindness and devoti on are strongly represented in this tale. We invite children in 1st throug h 6th grade to join together for Youth Services at WJC and celebrate this joyous holiday! If we are unable to meet outside due to the weather\, we w ill meet indoors in Room 1-5. Parents are invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the children join together for Youth Services .\n\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1172@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220606T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220606T101500 DTSTAMP:20220513T144053Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shavuot-5782/ SUMMARY:Shavuot 5782 DESCRIPTION:Monday is the second day of Shavuot featuring two morning servi ces both with the Yizkor prayer service. At 7:00am Rabbi Arnowitz and lay leaders will facilitate a service in the outside tent. The early service i s designed to be done by 8:45am. This service will cover all the tefillot for Shavuot\, but will have no rabbinic remarks. At 9:15am\, Rabbi Dalton and Cantor Goldberg will lead the regular holiday morning services in the sanctuary. (Sanctuary and Live Stream) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /05/WJC-Shavout.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1179@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220606T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220606T114500 DTSTAMP:20220531T234345Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-93/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Children along with their grown up are invited to come celebrat e Shavuot with family and friends at WJC! Together we will sing songs\, da nce together\, clap hands and enjoy learning about this special festival. If we are unable to meet outside due to the weather\, we will meet indoors in the WJC Youth Lounge. This program is geared towards ECC age children through Kindergarten.\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1181@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220606T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220606T114500 DTSTAMP:20220531T234314Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-93/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:The holiday of Shavuot commemorates the giving/ receiving of th e Torah at Mt. Sinai. We also on Shavuot read Megillat Ruth\, the story of Naomi and her daughter-in-law Ruth is read. Themes of kindness and devoti on are strongly represented in this tale. We invite children in 1st throug h 6th grade to join together for Youth Services at WJC and celebrate this joyous holiday! If we are unable to meet outside due to the weather\, we w ill meet indoors in Room 1-5. Parents are invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the children join together for Youth Services .\n\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1189@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220607T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220607T200000 DTSTAMP:20220602T213914Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/end-of-year-celebration/ SUMMARY:WJC Teens: End-of-Year Celebration DESCRIPTION:Parents are invited too!\nLet’s gather for our final teen din ner and program of the year! We will celebrate our graduating seniors and the rest of our wonderful WJC Teen community. Come for a fun and festive d inner and to connect one last time before summer. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /05/WJC-Teens-YearCelebration.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1108@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220610T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220610T193000 DTSTAMP:20220602T203208Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rhythm-ruach-volunteer-recognition-and -installation-of-new-officers-and-trustees/ SUMMARY:Rhythm & Ruach\, Volunteer Recognition\, and Installation of New Of ficers and Trustees DESCRIPTION:5:30pm: ECC Community Shabbat Service\nA shabbat celebration\n\ n6:00pm: Community Dinner (RSVP below)\nA supervised play area will be ope n for children during dinner and Rhythm and Ruach.\nCommunity Shabbat Dinn er $18.00 per adult\, $10.00 per child\, $60 per family (max)\nRSVP: https ://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/rhythm--ruach-volunteer-recognition.html\n\ n7:30pm: Rhythm &\; Ruach\nThe hour-long service welcomes Shabbat\, whe re you can reflect on the week and connect with God and with each other. L ed by our talented musical ensemble that encourages crowd participation\, R&\;R is a soulful space and the perfect way to enter into Shabbat.  W e welcome everyone to celebrate Shabbat with revitalizing music and song. Mark your calendars and bring a friend. Following the service\, we will re cognize our many wonderful volunteers and install our new slate of officer s and trustees. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /08/WJC-RhythmRuach2018.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1182@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220611T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220611T114500 DTSTAMP:20220531T234413Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-94/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for o ur Torah for Tots service. We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendsh ip and enjoy learning about Shabbat. If we are unable to meet outside due to the weather\, we will meet indoors in the WJC Youth Lounge. This progra m is geared towards ECC age children through Kindergarten.\nQuestions? Con tact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1183@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220611T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220611T114500 DTSTAMP:20220531T234451Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-94/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC. If we are unable to meet outside due to the weather\, we will meet indoors in Room 1-5. Paren ts are invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the chi ldren join together for Youth Services.   This program is geared towards children in 1st grade through 6th grade.\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at edu cdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1157@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220612T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220612T121500 DTSTAMP:20220509T190304Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/j-o-y-club-this-i-believe-with-tami-ar nowitz/ SUMMARY:J.O.Y. Club: This I Believe with Tami Arnowitz DESCRIPTION:The J.O.Y. Club is back with its first program of the 2022 Seas on. We will try something that’s a little different. In these difficult\ , polarizing times we will delve into the complicated and difficult topic of interacting with others when we disagree with them. We will explore the basis of why we should treat others with respect and how to enter convers ations that include topics that may trigger us. Using the radio program “This I Believe” as a model\, we will look to find common ground in so me core beliefs knowing that the goal is not to persuade others to agree o n the same beliefs\, but to encourage people to develop respect for belief s different from their own.\n\nThe leader for this program is our very own Tami Arnowitz. Tami is the wonderful wife of our wonderful Rabbi\, Jeffre y Arnowitz. She has a BA in economics from Wellesley College and an MBA fr om Columbia Business School. Tami has also studied at Hebrew University an d The Conservative Yeshiva. She has been an educator at Camp Ramah for 6 s ummers where she has taught on a range of topics. She has adapted these cl asses to be taught to adults. She has successfully conducted such talks as “This I Believe” at Hadassah\, JCC\, and other Jewish organizations.\ n\nWe will meet in-person in the Activity Room at the WJC from 11:00am - 1 2:30pm for a stimulating interactive session. A buffet lunch will follow.\ n\nRSVP: ally@wjcenter.org\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /04/WJC-Joy-ThisIBelieve.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1175@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220612T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220612T193000 DTSTAMP:20220601T195239Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/on-angels-shoulders-benefit-concert/ SUMMARY:"On Angels' Shoulders" Benefit Concert DESCRIPTION:WJC Hosts Concert to Benefit Ukrainian Children\nUkrainian-Amer ican soprano\, Oksana Krovytska\, who was hailed by the New York Times as "the Butterfly that Puccini wanted" when performing with New York City Ope ra\, will lead several Ukrainian artists in a concert to benefit children of war-torn Ukraine at the Westchester Jewish Center in Mamaroneck on June 12.\n\nJoining Ms. Krovytska are Stefan Szkavarofsky\, a bass with the Me tropolitan Opera\, Dr. Taras Filenko\, a renowned pianist/musicologist and authority on Ukrainian music\, violinist Innesa Tymochko-Dekajlo\, the Ma lvy Bandura Duet\, as well as other special guests.\n\n\n\n\n\nThe concert will explore the unique musical heritage of Ukraine\, including the cultu ral exchange between Ashkenazi Jews and other ethnic groups that have call ed Ukraine home. This concert is given in support of UJA Federation's Cris is in Ukraine Emergency Mobilization Fund\, and the Ukrainian charitable f oundation "With an Angel on the Shoulder"\, which was founded in Lviv in 2 017 and provides assistance to children and young adults with serious dise ases. Since the beginning of the war\, WAS's mission has been significantl y broadened to include aid to orphaned and displaced children and medical institutions that provide support to the elderly and low-income groups. Ms . Krovytska is a native of L'viv and her daughter works for the foundation .\n\nThis concert is co-sponsored by Mamaroneck United Methodist Church an d the Westchester Jewish Coalition for Immigration.\n\nA suggested donatio n of $36 per person can be made prior to or at the concert.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /05/WJC-OnAngelsShoulders-3.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1184@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220618T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220618T114500 DTSTAMP:20220531T234615Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-95/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for o ur Torah for Tots service. We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendsh ip and enjoy learning about Shabbat. If we are unable to meet outside due to the weather\, we will meet indoors in the WJC Youth Lounge. This progra m is geared towards ECC age children through Kindergarten.\nQuestions? Con tact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1185@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220618T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220618T114500 DTSTAMP:20220531T234700Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-95/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC. If we are unable to meet outside due to the weather\, we will meet indoors in Room 1-5. Paren ts are invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the chi ldren join together for Youth Services.   This program is geared towards children in 1st grade through 6th grade.\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at edu cdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1032@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220622T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220622T110000 DTSTAMP:20211222T173340Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/cooking-for-hope-11/ SUMMARY:Cooking for Hope DESCRIPTION:Join SOJAC and WJC Sisterhood by cooking a meal for Hope Soup K itchen in New Rochelle. Help feed 120 of our neighbors who eat at the Soup Kitchen each night. Hope requests lasagna prepared with meat or plant bas ed protein. In addition\, they would appreciate veggies and desserts if yo u are able. Salad is not needed. Please deliver the food to 18 Sherwood Ov al\, Larchmont between 9-11 am. (Time can be flexible if needed). \n\nAny questions\, please contact Sondra Levy sklevy8@gmail.com or 914-980-8853. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /12/WJC-CookingforHope.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1041@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220625T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220625T100000 DTSTAMP:20211223T152731Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shabbat-yoga-14/ SUMMARY:Shabbat Yoga DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to gather upstairs on the 2nd floor Saturday at 10:00am to deepen our understanding of Jewish spirituality through the pr actice of yoga. Please welcome Irrit Dweck and returning instructor\, Robi n Wald\, as they lead us in inspiring infusions of Jewish wisdom\, yoga an d movement\, meditation and relaxation. Our spring schedule is as follows: \n\nJune 25 - taught by Irrit Dweck\n\nRobin Wald is a Jewish educator who has been teaching Jewish yoga and meditation for adults\, teens\, and chi ldren at synagogues and religious schools in Westchester since 2005. She i ntegrates the wisdom of Torah\, Tanach\, kabbalah/mysticism\, Pirke Avot\, and Mussar with the embodied physical and spiritual practices of yoga and meditation.\n\nIrrit Dweck teaches Arabic and Spanish at SAR High School and Yoga to adults and teens. In her classes\, she explores a connection t o breathe through movement and a philosophical theme.\n\nWhether you are a beginner or an experienced yogi\, please join us. Social distancing rules will be followed. Irrit and Robin are vaccinated\, and anyone who is unva ccinated will be required to wear a mask. Please bring your own mat and wa ter bottle. Blocks are optional. We greatly look forward to practicing yog a together again!\n\n \;\n\nMask Policy\n\nIndoors: Consistent with cu rrent CDC guidance\, all persons age two and above must wear masks at all times while inside the building\, regardless of vaccination status. Except ions include presenters from the Bimah during religious services (includin g prayer leaders\, speakers\, and Torah readers) and while seated and eati ng.\n\nIn Outdoor Tent Spaces and on Synagogue Grounds: Masks may be requ ired for large gatherings in outdoor tents as determined by synagogue lead ership. At other times\, fully vaccinated persons need not wear masks outd oors\, although we ask that everyone be mindful of the sensitivities of th ose around them. All unvaccinated persons age two and above must wear mask s outdoors when they are within six feet of others\, except when seated an d eating Kiddush with their families or pods.\n\nVaccination Policy\n\nInd ividuals ages 12 and above: For the safety and comfort of the congregatio n\, all eligible persons ages 12 and above must be fully vaccinated to att end religious services\, programs\, or other WJC activities in the buildin g. We reserve the right to request proof of vaccination at our discretion. \n\nThose who are not fully vaccinated may attend outdoor programming in a ccordance with the masking policy set forth above. We will continue to pro vide access to our services and many of our programs virtually through Zoo m and/or live stream. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019 /09/WJC_ShabbatYoga.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1186@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220625T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220625T114500 DTSTAMP:20220531T234730Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-96/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for o ur Torah for Tots service. We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendsh ip and enjoy learning about Shabbat. If we are unable to meet outside due to the weather\, we will meet indoors in the WJC Youth Lounge. This progra m is geared towards ECC age children through Kindergarten.\nQuestions? Con tact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1187@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220625T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220625T114500 DTSTAMP:20220531T234758Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-96/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC. If we are unable to meet outside due to the weather\, we will meet indoors in Room 1-5. Paren ts are invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the chi ldren join together for Youth Services.   This program is geared towards children in 1st grade through 6th grade.\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at edu cdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1250@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220625T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220625T130000 DTSTAMP:20220617T014545Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/post-kiddish-discussion-jewish-sources -and-gun-violence-with-rabbi-menachem-creditor/ SUMMARY:Post-Kiddish Discussion: Jewish Sources and Gun Violence with Rabbi Menachem Creditor DESCRIPTION:Throughout its long history Judaism has developed an evolving c onsciousness surrounding weapons. How does Judaism hold the tension betwee n self-defense and self-regulation\, between personal freedom and societal obligation? As gun technology has developed\, and in the midst of the cur rent pace of American Gun Violence\, what wisdom and guidance can be gaine d from the texts of Jewish tradition? ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /06/WJC-GunViolence.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1251@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220626T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220626T093000 DTSTAMP:20220617T014127Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/racial-justice-breakfast-meeting/ SUMMARY:Racial Justice Breakfast Meeting DESCRIPTION:WJC continues its committment to help foster Racial Justice dur ing these difficult times. Our mission and plan moving forward will be sol idified at a breakfast meeting on Sunday\, June 26\, at 9:30am on the outd oor patio adjacent to the Activity Center. We need you there to help us st eer this important ship! Listen to tentative plans over coffee and bagels. What is our role as a Jewish entity? Come find out! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /06/WJC-RacialBreakfast.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1253@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20220628 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20220802 DTSTAMP:20220629T153853Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sisterhood-honey-from-the-heart-sale/ SUMMARY:Sisterhood Honey from the Heart Sale DESCRIPTION:The Honey from the Heart Sale benefiting the WJC Sisterhood is now open! This 8 ounce jar of kosher honey will arrive in time for Rosh Ha shanah\, decorated with a festive label\, and includes a personalized card . The cost is $13 per jar\, which includes shipping and handling within th e United States for orders placed by August 1. For orders placed after Aug ust 1\, there will be an additional charge of $6.50 per jar for shipping a nd handling. \n\nTo order honey go to https://orthoney.com/WJC/ and follo w the step-by-step directions. Any questions or problems? Please contact C heryl Natbony at 914-523-7940 or email her at cnatbony@gmail.com.\n\nWhat better way to connect with family and friends and support the WJC Sisterho od!\n\nMay this be the beginning of a sweet year for everyone! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019 /06/WJC-honey.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1190@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220628T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220628T193000 DTSTAMP:20220603T190009Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/creating-sacred-spaces/ SUMMARY:Creating Sacred Spaces DESCRIPTION:A Sisterhood Rosh Chodesh Program And Gathering with Rabbi Dalt on\nSpend an hour with us for our Gathering of Women to Celebrate the ritu als and spirituality behind Rosh Chodesh\, the new moon. Enjoy delicious r efreshments\, connect with Sisterhood and Rabbi Dalton and feel energized as we delve into this ancient Jewish opportunity of renewal.\n\nJoin us on the Patio behind the Activity Center.\n\nPlease e-mail thewjcsisterhood@g mail.com to register for this free program. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /06/WJC-Sisterhood-SacredSpaces.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1209@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220701T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220701T191500 DTSTAMP:20220616T212339Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rededication-of-the-wjc-chapel/ SUMMARY:Rededication of the WJC Chapel DESCRIPTION:Chanukah HaBayit! Just as the temple was rededicated after it w as destroyed by the Greeks\, we are rededicating our recently renovated WJ C Chapel.\nJoin us Friday\, July 1\, at 7:15pm as we resume services in th e Chapel. Both weekday services and all Shabbat services will be hosted in the Chapel in July and August.\n\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /06/WJC-RededicationChapel.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1191@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220702T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220702T114500 DTSTAMP:20220616T191415Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-97/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Tkiya Shabbat! Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for our Torah for Tots service. We will sing Shabb at songs\, celebrate friendship and enjoy learning about Shabbat. If we ar e unable to meet outside due to the weather\, we will meet indoors in the WJC Youth Lounge. This program is geared towards ECC age children through Kindergarten.\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1192@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220702T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220702T114500 DTSTAMP:20220616T191355Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-97/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC. If we are unable to meet outside due to the weather\, we will meet indoors in Room 1-5. Paren ts are invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the chi ldren join together for Youth Services.   This program is geared towards children in 1st grade through 6th grade.\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at edu cdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1254@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20220709 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20220831 DTSTAMP:20220713T233224Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-sisterhood-mitzvah-project-2022-th e-sisterhoodie/ SUMMARY:WJC Sisterhood Mitzvah Project 2022: The Sisterhoodie DESCRIPTION:Remember two years ago\, not being able to see\, let alone\, to uch your loved ones?  And then\, ages later\, that feeling when for the f irst time again\, you were able to hug your *mother*sister*daughter*dear f riend* a little longer than you used to.\nThat feeling is the Sisterhoodie .\nWe’ve joined together with WJC’s beloved former Sisterhood Presiden t\, Suzanne Corbin of CORBINSTYLE LLC to design the softest sweatshirt im aginable for you and your loved ones to give one another a gift that will always feel like a hug\, letting your friend/daughter-in-law/sister etc kn ow exactly how cherished by you they are.\n \nBecause we are working with the highest quality vendor\, Bella + Canvas to bring you the ultimate comf y pullover and zip up hoodies\, the MITZVAH is on us!\nTo keep the cost ma nageable for you to be able to purchase our sisterhoodie sweatshirt for yo urself and your loved ones\, each sweatshirt will be priced at cost\, $36\ , and Sisterhood will donate $5 for each sweatshirt purchased to Jewish Wo men International (www.jwi.org)\, a venerable institution who’s mission is to empower women and girls—of every race\, culture\, ability\, gender identity\, and sexual orientation—by ensuring and protecting their safe ty\, building access to long-term economic security\, and lifting and ment oring women leaders.\n\nWe hope you’ll buy these sweatshirts\, show thos e closest to you how much you love them\, and help us support Jewish Women International.\nCost per sweatshirt: $36 • To purchase\, fill out the f orm below.\nAvailable in Pullover (above) or Zip Up in sizes Small\, Mediu m\, Large\, and X-Large.\nPlease remit payment via Zelle or Check to The W JC Sisterhood (Thewjcsisterhood@gmail.com).\nYour pre-order will not be pr ocessed without payment.\n\nPlease submit your orders by August 30\, so th at your sweatshirt will be in your arms by the first autumn chill!\nFAQs\n Will my teenage daughter/niece want to wear the Sisterhoodie?\nYes! The Si sterhoodie was designed by two trendy teens.  With designs on the back of the hoodie and down the side of the left arm\, teens will love the modern style and font.\n\nWill this sweatshirt really feel like a hug?\nWe’ve tested out several brands and Bella + Canvas is the closest thing possible to a real life hug.  Your friend or relative will know just how much you love them every time they slip it on.\n\nHow many should I order?\nDon’ t stop at one! Enjoy one for yourself and then pass the love on to someone else (or many others!)  to let them know just how much you care about th em.\n\nWill this sweatshirt save the world?\nIt’s certainly a good start !  Sisterhood will donate $5 for each sweatshirt you purchase to JWI\, an organization supporting women to help them survive and thrive.\n\nWould m y non-WJC friends and relatives wear this?\nYes! The sweatshirt says only “Sisterhoodie.” On the back and down the arm are simply three graphics of a peace sign\, a heart\, and a symbol for woman\, indicating our motto of peace\, joy and sisterhood. There is no indication of WJC\, or being J ewish on the sweatshirt.\n\nOk\, I’ll get one for my daughter/daughter i n law\, but will I wear it? Will my aunt/grandma/mother in law want to wea r it?\nYes! We’ve intentionally designed the sweatshirt to come in a ran ge of sizes and two styles (over the head and zip up) to provide comfort f or everyone. The graphics are simple and the sweatshirt comes in a neutral and cozy dark charcoal gray. Of course grandma will wear it\, who wouldn ’t want a gift that shows just how much you love them.\n\nWhen is the du e date for ordering?\nPlease submit your orders by August 30\, so that you r sweatshirt will be in your arms by the first autumn chill!\n\n[gravityfo rm id="121" title="true" description="false"] ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /07/WJC-Sisterhood-Flyers2-scaled.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1193@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220709T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220709T114500 DTSTAMP:20220616T191433Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-98/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Tkiya Shabbat! Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for our Torah for Tots service. We will sing Shabb at songs\, celebrate friendship and enjoy learning about Shabbat. If we ar e unable to meet outside due to the weather\, we will meet indoors in the WJC Youth Lounge. This program is geared towards ECC age children through Kindergarten.\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1194@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220709T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220709T114500 DTSTAMP:20220616T191458Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-98/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC. If we are unable to meet outside due to the weather\, we will meet indoors in Room 1-5. Paren ts are invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the chi ldren join together for Youth Services.  This program is geared towards c hildren in 1st grade through 6th grade.\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educd ir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1188@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220710T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220710T180000 DTSTAMP:20220614T135508Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/the-trump-investigation-by-the-manhatt an-da/ SUMMARY:The Trump Investigation by the Manhattan DA DESCRIPTION:The Trump investigation by the Manhattan DA: An insiders view ( everything you wanted to know about subpoenas but we’re afraid to ask). Program presented by Roger Stavis followed by an active Q&\;A session. Open to J.O.Y. Club members.\n\nPlease RSVP to Ally@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /05/WJC-JOY-TrumpCase.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1195@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220716T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220716T114500 DTSTAMP:20220616T191536Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-99/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for o ur Torah for Tots service. We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendsh ip and enjoy learning about Shabbat. If we are unable to meet outside due to the weather\, we will meet indoors in the WJC Youth Lounge. This progra m is geared towards ECC age children through Kindergarten.\nQuestions? Con tact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1196@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220716T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220716T114500 DTSTAMP:20220616T191609Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-99/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC. If we are unable to meet outside due to the weather\, we will meet indoors in Room 1-5. Paren ts are invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the chi ldren join together for Youth Services.  This program is geared towards c hildren in 1st grade through 6th grade.\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educd ir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1294@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20220722 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20220818 DTSTAMP:20220722T154228Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/cooking-for-hope-august-donation/ SUMMARY:Cooking for Hope: August Donation DESCRIPTION:Since many people will be away during the month of August\, we will be collecting money instead of food. We are requesting $18-$25 from e ach person who is interested in donating. Please send a check between now and Aug 17 made out to Hope Community Services and send it to WJC c/o SOJA C. We will make sure that the funds get to Hope so they can use the funds for our August meal. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /12/WJC-CookingforHope.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1197@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220723T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220723T114500 DTSTAMP:20220616T191856Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-100/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for o ur Torah for Tots service. We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendsh ip and enjoy learning about Shabbat. If we are unable to meet outside due to the weather\, we will meet indoors in the WJC Youth Lounge. This progra m is geared towards ECC age children through Kindergarten.\nQuestions? Con tact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1198@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220723T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220723T114500 DTSTAMP:20220616T191920Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-100/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC. If we are unable to meet outside due to the weather\, we will meet indoors in Room 1-5. Paren ts are invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the chi ldren join together for Youth Services.  This program is geared towards children in 1st grade through 6th grade.\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educ dir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1033@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220727T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220727T110000 DTSTAMP:20211222T173358Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/cooking-for-hope-12/ SUMMARY:Cooking for Hope DESCRIPTION:Join SOJAC and WJC Sisterhood by cooking a meal for Hope Soup K itchen in New Rochelle. Help feed 120 of our neighbors who eat at the Soup Kitchen each night. Hope requests lasagna prepared with meat or plant bas ed protein. In addition\, they would appreciate veggies and desserts if yo u are able. Salad is not needed. Please deliver the food to 18 Sherwood Ov al\, Larchmont between 9-11 am. (Time can be flexible if needed). \n\nAny questions\, please contact Sondra Levy sklevy8@gmail.com or 914-980-8853. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /12/WJC-CookingforHope.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1199@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220730T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220730T114500 DTSTAMP:20220616T191948Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-101/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Tkiya Shabbat! Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for our Torah for Tots service. We will sing Shabb at songs\, celebrate friendship and enjoy learning about Shabbat. If we ar e unable to meet outside due to the weather\, we will meet indoors in the WJC Youth Lounge. This program is geared towards ECC age children through Kindergarten.\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1200@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220730T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220730T114500 DTSTAMP:20220616T192047Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-101/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC. If we are unable to meet outside due to the weather\, we will meet indoors in Room 1-5. Paren ts are invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the chi ldren join together for Youth Services.  This program is geared towards c hildren in 1st grade through 6th grade.\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educd ir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1252@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220731T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220731T121500 DTSTAMP:20220624T171802Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/ujas-supplies-for-success-give-back-wi th-a-backpack/ SUMMARY:UJA's Supplies For Success: Give Back With A Backpack DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, July 31\, 2022 • 11:00am - 12:15pm\nSee below for va rious locations\n\nEvery child deserves a shot at success\, and especially given the difficulties of the past year\, a new school year should be a f resh start \;no matter a child's background or level of family income. Yet many children from underserved communities start school without the b asic supplies they need: paper\, pencils\, binders\, and notebooks.\n\nUJA is proud to work in conjunction with Supplies for Success\, an important partner in our network of nonprofits\, to ensure that each child has the t ools to succeed in the classroom. \;The backpack drive and packing eve nt will support our Annual Back to School Drive led by our nonprofit partn er Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS). Together we’ll make sur e that no family has to choose between paying their electric bill or buyin g school supplies.\n\nA donation of $27 will fill one backpack. Please reg ister for the packing event and purchase as many backpacks as you can.&nbs p\;Grandparents are welcome\, too!\n\nREGISTER\n\nCan’t make it\, but wa nt to make an impact? Donate here.\nHosted By\nBet Torah\n60 Smith Avenue\ , Mount Kisco\, New York\n\nCongregation Emanu-El of Westchester\n2125 Wes tchester Avenue\, Rye\, New York\n\nWestchester Reform Temple\n255 Mamaron eck Road\, Scarsdale\, New York\n\nYoung Israel of Scarsdale\n1313 Weaver Street\, Scarsdale\, New York ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /06/WJC-SuppliesSuccess-UJA.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1201@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220806T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220806T114500 DTSTAMP:20220616T192227Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-102/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for o ur Torah for Tots service. We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendsh ip and enjoy learning about Shabbat. If we are unable to meet outside due to the weather\, we will meet indoors in the WJC Youth Lounge. This progra m is geared towards ECC age children through Kindergarten.\nQuestions? Con tact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1202@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220806T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220806T114500 DTSTAMP:20220616T192251Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-102/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC. If we are unable to meet outside due to the weather\, we will meet indoors in Room 1-5. Paren ts are invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the chi ldren join together for Youth Services.  This program is geared towards children in 1st grade through 6th grade.\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educ dir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1203@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220813T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220813T114500 DTSTAMP:20220616T192311Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-103/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for o ur Torah for Tots service. We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendsh ip and enjoy learning about Shabbat. If we are unable to meet outside due to the weather\, we will meet indoors in the WJC Youth Lounge. This progra m is geared towards ECC age children through Kindergarten.\nQuestions? Con tact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1204@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220813T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220813T114500 DTSTAMP:20220616T192400Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-103/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC. If we are unable to meet outside due to the weather\, we will meet indoors in Room 1-5. Paren ts are invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the chi ldren join together for Youth Services.   This program is geared towards children in 1st grade through 6th grade.\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at edu cdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1205@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220820T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220820T114500 DTSTAMP:20220616T192443Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-104/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Tkiya Shabbat! Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for our Torah for Tots service. We will sing Shabb at songs\, celebrate friendship and enjoy learning about Shabbat. If we ar e unable to meet outside due to the weather\, we will meet indoors in the WJC Youth Lounge. This program is geared towards ECC age children through Kindergarten.\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1206@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220820T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220820T114500 DTSTAMP:20220616T192421Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-104/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC. If we are unable to meet outside due to the weather\, we will meet indoors in Room 1-5. Paren ts are invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the chi ldren join together for Youth Services.  This program is geared towards c hildren in 1st grade through 6th grade.\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educd ir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1207@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220827T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220827T114500 DTSTAMP:20220616T192505Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-105/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for o ur Torah for Tots service. We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendsh ip and enjoy learning about Shabbat. If we are unable to meet outside due to the weather\, we will meet indoors in the WJC Youth Lounge. This progra m is geared towards ECC age children through Kindergarten.\nQuestions? Con tact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1208@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220827T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220827T114500 DTSTAMP:20220616T192801Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-105/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC. If we are unable to meet outside due to the weather\, we will meet indoors in Room 1-5. Paren ts are invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the chi ldren join together for Youth Services.  This program is geared towards children in 1st grade through 6th grade.\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educ dir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1290@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220829T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220829T200000 DTSTAMP:20220725T015421Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sisterhood-last-days-of-summer-patio-p arty/ SUMMARY:Sisterhood Last Days Of Summer Patio Party! DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the last long days of summer with Sisterhood on the p atio of Laura Grill for dessert and drinks. Come to catch up with old frie nds\, stay to make new ones. For new and renewing Sisters.\n\nRSVP: to the wjcsisterhood@gmail.com by 8/20/22.\n\nLocation: The Home of Laura and Yuv al Grill\, 10 York Road\, Larchmont ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /07/WJC-Sisterhood_patioParty.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1311@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220903T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220903T114500 DTSTAMP:20220808T012808Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-106/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:September is here and the new year is approaching! Children alo ng with their grown up are invited to join us for our Torah for Tots servi ce. We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendship and enjoy learning a bout Shabbat. If we are unable to meet outside due to the weather\, we wil l meet indoors in the WJC Youth Lounge. This program is geared towards ECC age children through Kindergarten.\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educdir@w jcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1312@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220903T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220903T114500 DTSTAMP:20220808T012853Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-106/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Share your fun memories of summer with your WJC friends at Yout h Services. If we are unable to meet outside due to the weather\, we will meet indoors in Room 1-5. Parents are invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the children join together for Youth Services.   This program is geared towards children in 1st grade through 6th grade.\n Questions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1328@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220910T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220910T083000 DTSTAMP:20220906T152526Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-talk-with-rabbi-arnowitz-2022-09 -10/ SUMMARY:Torah Talk with Rabbi Arnowitz DESCRIPTION:Saturdays: September 10\, 17 and 24\, 8:30am\; WJC Library\n\n “Focusing our Attention and Intention.” We inaugurate the return of Sa turday Morning\, Pre-Service Learning with three sessions in honor of Elul and the approaching High Holidays. These text-based sessions will range t hrough the topics of teshuva\, or repentance\, the High Holiday liturgy it self and particularly the special blessings reserved only for this season and other topics as they relate to what will be current events this fall. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /09/WJC-HH-TorahTalkArnowtiz.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1313@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220910T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220910T120000 DTSTAMP:20220905T040144Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-107/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for o ur Torah for Tots service. We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendsh ip and enjoy learning about Shabbat. If we are unable to meet outside due to the weather\, we will meet indoors in the WJC Youth Lounge. This progra m is geared towards ECC age children through Kindergarten.\nQuestions? Con tact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1314@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220910T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220910T120000 DTSTAMP:20220905T040251Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-107/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC. If we are unable to meet outside due to the weather\, we will meet indoors in Room 1-5. Paren ts are invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the chi ldren join together for Youth Services.   This program is geared towards children in 1st grade through 6th grade.\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at edu cdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1255@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220911T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220911T110000 DTSTAMP:20220719T172758Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/welcome-back-religious-school-parent-s hmear-shmooze-breakfast/ SUMMARY:Welcome Back Religious School Parent Shmear & Shmooze Breakfast DESCRIPTION:Why let the kids have all the fun? Drop your kids off at religi ous school and stay for a delicious WJC parent breakfast outside on the Li brary Patio. Reconnect with old friends and get ready to welcome in new re ligious school families!\nSponsored by the WJC PA\, Sisterhood\, and Broth erhood ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /07/WJC-RSParent-Breakfast.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1297@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220911T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220911T170000 DTSTAMP:20220725T160941Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-teens-welcome-back-bbq/ SUMMARY:WJC Teens: Welcome Back BBQ DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the beginning of the year with the WJC community at o ur Welcome BBQ on Sunday\, September 11 from 5:00-7:00pm. Eat\, drink\, an d catch up with your friends and neighbors after a summer away. We will ha ve a special set-up for teens with games\, fun activities\, and prizes\, a nd would love to see you there! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /07/WJC-Teens-WelcomeBBQ.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1319@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220911T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220911T170000 DTSTAMP:20220905T035821Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-community-bbq/ SUMMARY:WJC Community BBQ DESCRIPTION:WJC invites the congregation to a BBQ welcoming everyone back a nd kicking off the New Year. Meet up with old friends and make new ones to o. Food\, music\, games for kids\, activities for the whole family\, and s ome fun surprises!\n\nMeet in front of the synagogue under the big tent. R enewal service immediately following.\n\nRSVP now!\n\n\nPlease RSVP by Sep tember 4.\nNo admission charge to attend but please bring donations for ou r EMERGENCY NEEDS CAMPAIGN. Items needed are regular sized: toothbrushes\, toothpaste\, body wash\, shampoo and deodorant.  items should be regular \, not travel and not warehouse sized. Bins will be provided for drop off. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /08/WJC-CommunityPicnic2022.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1323@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220911T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220911T190000 DTSTAMP:20220815T195536Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/renewal-6/ SUMMARY:Renewal DESCRIPTION:Kick Off the New Year with an Evening of Renewal\nRenewal is ba ck! Sunday September 11 at 7pm in the Activity Center.\nWhat better way to get inspired for the High Holidays than to be swept up in the melodies\, which have kept you singing and swaying for years.\nPlease join Randy\, Se th\, Nadav\, the Women’s Choir and a variety of guest performers for a s piritually moving evening of our greatest hits. See you on September 11. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /08/WJC-RenewalService-REV2.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1256@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220912T084500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220912T094500 DTSTAMP:20220719T183054Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/ecc-parents-shmear-shmooze/ SUMMARY:ECC Parents Shmear & Shmooze DESCRIPTION:Welcome ECC Families! The ECC\, Sisterhood\, and Brotherhood in vite ECC parents for a delicious and social breakfast on the first day of school! After you drop off your children\, join other ECC parents for brea kfast and fun\; get to know the families you will spend the upcoming years with in the home away from home that your children will spend so much of their time in. We will gather in the WJC upper level lobby. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /07/WJC-ECCParent-Breakfast.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1326@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220913T094500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220913T094500 DTSTAMP:20220906T145243Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-talk-with-rabbi-dalton-2/ SUMMARY:Torah Talk with Rabbi Dalton DESCRIPTION:“Thank goodness for the gossip—it gets us through the day! ” Life and death is in the power of the tongue\, our tradition teaches u s—and as we reflect on our deeds over the past year\, we might pause at some of the words we’ve shared. Is Lashon HaRa a tool that can bring soc ial and economic equity to a broken world\, a destructive force that can n ever be used for good\, or something else entirely? In these sessions we w ill explore traditional and modern approaches to Lashon HaRa and part with some of our excuses for enjoying it so much.\nJoin us: https://us02web.z oom.us/j/83172526127 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /09/WJC-HH-TorahTalkDalton.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1332@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220915T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220915T193000 DTSTAMP:20220915T193806Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/build-a-blessing-workshop-for-all-2022 -09-15/ SUMMARY:Build-A-Blessing Workshop for All DESCRIPTION:Thursdays: September 15 and 22\, 7:30pm\; Zoom\n\nJoin Rabbi Ar nowitz for a two-session workshop where we explore the role of blessing in our faith from Abraham to Aharon to today (session 1) look specifically a t the blessings unique to the High Holiday season\, what they mean and how we can use them to enrich our High Holiday experience (session 2).\n\nhtt ps://zoom.us/j/907858576 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /09/WJC-HH-BuildBlessing.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1324@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220916T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220916T203000 DTSTAMP:20220907T012234Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rhythm-ruach-18/ SUMMARY:Rhythm & Ruach DESCRIPTION:5:30pm: ECC Community Shabbat Service\n\n6:00pm: Community Shab bat Dinner\nCommunity Shabbat Dinner $18.00 per adult\, $10.00 per child\, $60 per family (max). RSVP HERE\n\nNew! Shabbat Dinner “ 4 Pack”: Mak e WJC your home on Friday nights in the fall! Sign up now for Shabbat dinn ers on September 16\, October 14\, November 4 and December 16 at once. To thank  you for your commitment\, you will pay $15.00 per adult\, $8.00 pe r child\,  $50 per family ( max). To make your purchase\, please contact the office!\n\n\n7:30pm: Rhythm &\; Ruach\nThe hour-long service welcom es Shabbat\, where you can reflect on the week and connect with God and wi th each other. Led by our talented musical ensemble that encourages crowd participation\, R&\;R is a soulful space and the perfect way to enter i nto Shabbat.  We welcome everyone to celebrate Shabbat with revitalizing music and song. Mark your calendars and bring a friend.\n\n8:30pm: COMING OF AGE IN A NEW REALITY OF ANTISEMITISM: WHAT YOUR FRIENDS\, KIDS &\; G RANDKIDS WANT YOU TO KNOW\nPresented by Dr. Samantha Vinokor-Meinrath\, Se nior Director of Knowledge\, Ideas and Learning\, Jewish Education Project \n\nUsing personal experiences\, qualitative research\, and the historic m oment in which Generation Z is coming of age\, Jewish educator Samantha Vi nokor-Meinrath will share her research on antisemitism from both the polit ical left and the right to explore identity development among Jewish Gener ation Zers. With insights from educators\, students\, activists\, and more \, she holds a lens up to current antisemitism and its impact on the choic es and opinions of the next generation of Jewish leaders. Join us for this important and impactful look into the realities of our world.\n\nSamantha Vinokor-Meinrath currently serves as the Senior Director of Knowledge\, I deas\, and Learning at the Jewish Education Project\, teaches at Gratz Col lege\, and is constantly brainstorming about the Jewish past\, present\, a nd future. She is an alumna of the University of Pittsburgh (BA)\, the Jew ish Theological Seminary (MA)\, Gratz College (EdD)\, and the Pardes Exper iential Educators Program. Samantha lives in Westchester\, NY with her hus band and two beloved rescue dogs. She's the author of the forthcoming book #antisemitism: Coming of Age During the Resurgence of Hate\, and is curre ntly at work on her next book.\n\nPresented by the Hendel Library of the W estchester Jewish Center in cooperation with the Jewish Book Council. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /08/WJC-RhythmRuach2018.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1354@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220916T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220916T203000 DTSTAMP:20220909T002053Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/coming-of-age/ SUMMARY:COMING OF AGE IN A NEW REALITY OF ANTISEMITISM DESCRIPTION:Join us following Rhythm &\; Ruach for COMING OF AGE IN A NE W REALITY OF ANTISEMITISM: WHAT YOUR FRIENDS\, KIDS &\; GRANDKIDS WANT YOU TO KNOW\n\nPresented by Dr. Samantha Vinokor-Meinrath\, Senior Directo r of Knowledge\, Ideas and Learning\, Jewish Education Project\n\nUsing pe rsonal experiences\, qualitative research\, and the historic moment in whi ch Generation Z is coming of age\, Jewish educator Samantha Vinokor-Meinra th will share her research on antisemitism from both the political left an d the right to explore identity development among Jewish Generation Zers. With insights from educators\, students\, activists\, and more\, she holds a lens up to current antisemitism and its impact on the choices and opini ons of the next generation of Jewish leaders. Join us for this important a nd impactful look into the realities of our world.\n\nSamantha Vinokor-Mei nrath currently serves as the Senior Director of Knowledge\, Ideas\, and L earning at the Jewish Education Project\, teaches at Gratz College\, and i s constantly brainstorming about the Jewish past\, present\, and future. S he is an alumna of the University of Pittsburgh (BA)\, the Jewish Theologi cal Seminary (MA)\, Gratz College (EdD)\, and the Pardes Experiential Educ ators Program. Samantha lives in Westchester\, NY with her husband and two beloved rescue dogs. She's the author of the forthcoming book #antisemiti sm: Coming of Age During the Resurgence of Hate\, and is currently at work on her next book.\n\nPresented by the Hendel Library of the Westchester J ewish Center in cooperation with the Jewish Book Council. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /08/unnamed-1.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1329@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T083000 DTSTAMP:20220906T152526Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-talk-with-rabbi-arnowitz-2022-09 -17/ SUMMARY:Torah Talk with Rabbi Arnowitz DESCRIPTION:Saturdays: September 10\, 17 and 24\, 8:30am\; WJC Library\n\n “Focusing our Attention and Intention.” We inaugurate the return of Sa turday Morning\, Pre-Service Learning with three sessions in honor of Elul and the approaching High Holidays. These text-based sessions will range t hrough the topics of teshuva\, or repentance\, the High Holiday liturgy it self and particularly the special blessings reserved only for this season and other topics as they relate to what will be current events this fall. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /09/WJC-HH-TorahTalkArnowtiz.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1315@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T120000 DTSTAMP:20220905T191228Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-108/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Shabbat is here and we hope your family will join us to celebra te! Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for our Tora h for Tots service. We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendship and enjoy learning about Shabbat. If we are unable to meet outside due to the weather\, we will meet indoors in the WJC Youth Lounge. This program is ge ared towards ECC age children through Kindergarten.\nQuestions? Contact Al eza at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1316@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T120000 DTSTAMP:20220905T191233Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-108/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC. If we are unable to meet outside due to the weather\, we will meet indoors in Room 1-5. Paren ts are invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the chi ldren join together for Youth Services.   This program is geared towards children in 1st grade through 6th grade.\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at edu cdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1288@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T203000 DTSTAMP:20220916T003833Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/musical-selichot-service-3/ SUMMARY:Musical Selichot Service DESCRIPTION:Shaarei Tikvah\n46 Fox Meadow Rd\nScarsdale\, NY 10583\n\n Liv estream\n\nAdditional parking available nearby at\n\n Scarsdale Synagogue /Temples Tremont and Emanuel: 2 Ogden Rd\, Scarsdale\n  Fox Meadow Tenn is Club: 14 Wayside Lane\, Scarsdale\n\nEnter the season with prayer\, mus ic and community. Members of Beth El Synagogue Center\, Conservative Synag ogue Adath Israel of Riverdale\, Pelham Jewish Center\, Greenburgh Hebrew Center\, Temple Israel Center\, Shaarei Tikvah and Westchester Jewish Cent er will join together for a musical Selichot service featuring clergy from all the congregations. Join us for what has become a highlight of the yea r. Join us at At Shaarei Tikvah (46 Fox Meadow Rd\, Scarsdale\, NY 10583) at 8:30pm for Havdalah and Learning Session (outdoor tent) followed by Sel ichot Service (indoors).\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /07/WJC-Selichot-Services2022-post-2.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Shaarei Tikvah\, 46 Fox Meadow Rd\, Scarsdale\, NY\, 10583\, Unite d States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=46 Fox Meadow Rd\, Scarsdal e\, NY\, 10583\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Shaarei Tikvah:g eo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1289@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220918T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220918T113000 DTSTAMP:20220831T195101Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/a-mindfulness-walk-in-preparation-for- the-new-year/ SUMMARY:A Mindfulness Walk in preparation for the New Year DESCRIPTION:Join us for a spiritual walk in the woods for a mindful\, commu nal experience\, to celebrate and prepare for the new year.\n\nLocation: S heldrake Environmental Center\, 685 Weaver Street\, Larchmont\n\nTo regist er for this free event\, please e-mail thewjcsisterhood@gmail.com by Septe mber 15. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /07/WJC-Sisterhood-NewYearWalk.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1259@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220918T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220918T120000 DTSTAMP:20220719T183939Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/pj-library-story-time-and-sing-along-1 2/ SUMMARY:PJ Library Story Time and Sing Along DESCRIPTION:Please join us at WJC for our PJ Library Story Time and Sing-Al ong. All children and their grownups are welcome to join us for stories\, music\, and movement (ideal for pre-schoolers and younger)!\n\nFor more in formation and to RSVP please contact Aleza Kulp at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /01/WJC-PJStoryTime.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1293@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220918T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220918T131500 DTSTAMP:20220725T200555Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shofar-factory-for-k-2nd-grade/ SUMMARY:Shofar Factory for K - 2nd grade DESCRIPTION:WJC children are invited to join together for lunch and a shofa r factory. We will learn what makes a shofar kosher and how they are made. Each child will learn get a shofar to take home. WJC children are invited to join together for lunch and a shofar factory. We will learn what makes a shofar kosher and how they are made. Each child will learn get a shofar to take home. $18 per child\n\nRSVP: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/ Youth-Event-Sept-18-2022.html ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /07/WJC-ShofarFactory-1.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1310@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220918T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220918T160000 DTSTAMP:20220808T163341Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/the-j-o-y-club-klezmer-concert/ SUMMARY:The J.O.Y. Club: Klezmer Concert DESCRIPTION:A J.O.Y. Club joint program with the Long-Time Member celebrati on. All J.O.Y. Club members and long-time members are invited to a Klezmer Concert by “The Not For Prophets” at 3:00 pm followed by a dinner to honor the WJC Long-Time members of the WJC. Both events will take place in the outside tent. Please RSVP to ally@wjcenter.org or call 914-698-2960. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /08/WJC-JOY-Concert.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1320@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20220919 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20221020 DTSTAMP:20220818T183734Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/yom-kippur-food-drive-2/ SUMMARY:Yom Kippur Food Drive DESCRIPTION:It is permissible to bring the food when attending services on the High Holidays in order to save lives. Please share the breakfast you w ill miss as we fast on Yom Kippur—donate cereal and shelf-stable milk to HOPE Community Services. Drop your donations in the bins outside the coat room and main office OR send directly to hopecommunityservices.org. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /08/WJC-YomKippurFoodDrive.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1305@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220920T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220920T180000 DTSTAMP:20220726T162409Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/beekeeping-with-wjc-teens/ SUMMARY:Beekeeping with WJC Teens DESCRIPTION:Ever wondered how beekeepers manage their hives\, what it takes to save the bees\, and what bees can teach us about the universe? Join WJ C teens in the Youth Lounge for a special pre-Rosh Hashanah bee-keeping ev ent\, complete with local apples and honey. Be there or “bee” square! Wishing you a sweet new year!\n\nTuesday\, September 20th\, 6:30-8:00pm. D inner from 6:00-6:30pm\, program from 6:30-8:00pm. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /07/WJC-Teens-Beekeeping.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1321@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T090000 DTSTAMP:20220822T023423Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/cooking-for-hope-13/ SUMMARY:Cooking for Hope DESCRIPTION:We will continue preparing meals for HOPE Soup Kitchen but drop off will be on a new day at a new location. Please note: Drop off will be on THURSDAY  at 35 FOREST PARK AVE\, LARCHMONT.\n\nPlease drop the food at the patio door\, by the driveway. No need to walk the steps. To make al ternative arrangements\, please call Edeet Soroker 914-400-8577.\nOnce aga in\, the request is for lasagna made with meat (or plant-based beef)\, veg etables and dessert. Any or all is greatly appreciated.\n\nAs the school y ear begins\, more families are in need of a delicious hot meal. Please let me know if you are able to participate or if you have any questions.\nSon dra Levy: sklevy8@gmail.com or 914-980-8853. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /12/WJC-CookingforHope.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1333@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T193000 DTSTAMP:20220915T193940Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/build-a-blessing-workshop-for-all-2022 -09-22/ SUMMARY:Build-A-Blessing Workshop for All DESCRIPTION:Thursdays: September 15 and 22\, 7:30pm\; Zoom\n\nJoin Rabbi Ar nowitz for a two-session workshop where we explore the role of blessing in our faith from Abraham to Aharon to today (session 1) look specifically a t the blessings unique to the High Holiday season\, what they mean and how we can use them to enrich our High Holiday experience (session 2).\n\nhtt ps://zoom.us/j/907858576 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /09/WJC-HH-BuildBlessing.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1330@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220924T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220924T083000 DTSTAMP:20220906T152526Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-talk-with-rabbi-arnowitz-2022-09 -24/ SUMMARY:Torah Talk with Rabbi Arnowitz DESCRIPTION:Saturdays: September 10\, 17 and 24\, 8:30am\; WJC Library\n\n “Focusing our Attention and Intention.” We inaugurate the return of Sa turday Morning\, Pre-Service Learning with three sessions in honor of Elul and the approaching High Holidays. These text-based sessions will range t hrough the topics of teshuva\, or repentance\, the High Holiday liturgy it self and particularly the special blessings reserved only for this season and other topics as they relate to what will be current events this fall. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /09/WJC-HH-TorahTalkArnowtiz.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1334@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220924T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220924T103000 DTSTAMP:20220906T154635Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/an-exploration-of-al-chet/ SUMMARY:An Exploration of “Al Chet” DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 24\, after Kiddush\n\nOne of the memorable moments of the Season of Repentance is striking our chests again and agai n as we recite the The Long Confessional\, or Al Chet\, liturgy. These pra yers and this ritual are central to the liturgy of Yom Kippur. In this exp loration\, Cantor Goldberg will dig deep into many of the sins on this lon g list\, learn about their meaning and background and attempt to see ourse lves in some of them. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /09/WJC-HH-AlChet.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1317@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220924T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220924T120000 DTSTAMP:20220905T191238Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-109/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Shabbat is here and we hope your family will join us to celebra te! Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for our Tora h for Tots service. We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendship and enjoy learning about Shabbat. If we are unable to meet outside due to the weather\, we will meet indoors in the WJC Youth Lounge. This program is ge ared towards ECC age children through Kindergarten.\nQuestions? Contact Al eza at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1318@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220924T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220924T120000 DTSTAMP:20220905T191243Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-109/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Rosh Hashanah is approaching and we invite our WJC kids in 1st – 6th grade to celebrate Shabbat at WJC! Parents are invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the children join together for Yo uth Services.   If we are unable to meet outside due to the weather\, we will meet indoors in Room 1-5. This program is geared towards children in 1st grade through 6th grade.\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcente r.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1338@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220925T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220925T094500 DTSTAMP:20220906T161658Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/learn-to-sound-the-shofar/ SUMMARY:Learn to Sound the Shofar DESCRIPTION:Presented by WJC Brotherhood\n\nOpen to all ages! Bring your ow n shofar (or try one owned by WJC ) and learn how to sound the shofar at t he WJC Chapel.  This will include a brief demonstration and Q&\;A on t he shofar. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /09/WJC-HH-Shofar.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1266@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220925T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220925T170000 DTSTAMP:20220719T202700Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/return-renew-rejoice-2/ SUMMARY:Return\, Renew\, Rejoice DESCRIPTION:Join us for an opportunity to bring in the holidays together wi th singing accompanied by instruments and spiritual learning. Following th e service\, join us for dessert to bring in the year with sweetness and en d the evening with Mincha/Ma’ariv at 6:30pm. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /07/WJC-HH-Renew.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1268@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220926T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220926T093000 DTSTAMP:20220719T202630Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sanctuary-service-rosh-hashanah-day-1- indoor/ SUMMARY:Sanctuary Service: Rosh Hashanah Day 1 (Indoor) DESCRIPTION:This service will take place in the main Sanctuary and will be led by our clergy as well as some lay leaders. We will conduct the service s as presented in our Mahzor Lev Shalem. The Sanctuary Service will begin with P'sukei D'zimra and Shacharit and continue through Musaf. One of our rabbis will deliver the sermon in this service each day. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /07/WJC-HH-Sanct-Rosh-1.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1269@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220926T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220926T093000 DTSTAMP:20220719T202806Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/study-service-rosh-hashanah-day-1-outd oor/ SUMMARY:Study Service: Rosh Hashanah Day 1 (Outdoor) DESCRIPTION:The Study Service will follow the same basic format as the Sanc tuary Service and will be lay-led with additional lay participation. The S tudy Service will be led by Seth Schafler\, and begins with Torah reading and continues through Musaf. One of our rabbis will deliver the sermon in this service each day. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /07/WJC-HH-Study-Rosh-1.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1270@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220926T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220926T093000 DTSTAMP:20220719T202849Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/family-service-rosh-hashanah-day-1-fir st-seating/ SUMMARY:Family Service: Rosh Hashanah Day 1 (First Seating) DESCRIPTION:We are excited to offer an engaging outdoor family service led by Rabbi Dalton. This service is ideal for families with children from Kin dergarten through 6th grade. Please note: Due to the size\, location\, and format of the Family Service\, space is limited. Please register early in order to get the selection and timing of services you wish to attend. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /07/WJC-HH-Family-Rosh-1.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1272@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220926T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220926T100000 DTSTAMP:20220719T202936Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-service-rosh-hashanah-day-1-2/ SUMMARY:Youth Service: Rosh Hashanah Day 1 DESCRIPTION:Children ages two through 7th grade are invited to join their p eers indoors for an age- appropriate program. A 20-minute Early Childhood service will be offered during our scheduled program for ages two to Kinde rgarten. Children under the age of two accompanied by parents\, grandparen ts\, or other grown-up are welcome at any of our Tot services. Children in 1st to 7th grade will participate in a variety of activities throughout t heir morning including Tefillot\, games\, and other engaging\, interactive fun. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /07/WJC-HH-Youth-Rosh-1.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1271@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220926T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220926T101500 DTSTAMP:20220719T203023Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/family-service-rosh-hashanah-day-1-sec ond-seating/ SUMMARY:Family Service: Rosh Hashanah Day 1 (Second Seating) DESCRIPTION:We are excited to offer an engaging outdoor family service led by Rabbi Dalton. This service is ideal for families with children from Kin dergarten through 6th grade. Please note: Due to the size\, location\, and format of the Family Service\, space is limited. Please register early in order to get the selection and timing of services you wish to attend. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /07/WJC-HH-Family-Rosh-1.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1274@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220926T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220926T110000 DTSTAMP:20220719T203101Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/teen-program-rosh-hashanah-day-1/ SUMMARY:Teen Program: Rosh Hashanah Day 1 DESCRIPTION:WJC Teens join together outdoors for an interactive and thought -provoking program. Teens in 8th through 12th grade will connect with each other through collective games\, music\, creating and reflecting in chevr uta\, and taking part in discussion groups. By popular demand\, we are exc ited to welcome back Adeena Bromberg-Seltzer\, who successfully led last y ear’s services. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /07/WJC-HH-Teen-Rosh.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1273@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220926T161500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220926T161500 DTSTAMP:20220719T203137Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rosh-hashanah-torah-for-tots-2/ SUMMARY:Rosh Hashanah Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Little ones along with grown-ups are invited to join us in one of our outdoor tents to sing\, dance\, and celebrate the new year together . Following our program\, we invite you to join the community for Tashlich at the Harbor. This program is open to the community and to all ECC famil ies. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /07/WJC-HH-Rosh-Tots.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1267@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220926T171500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220926T171500 DTSTAMP:20220719T203215Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/tashlich-at-the-harbor-2/ SUMMARY:Tashlich at the Harbor DESCRIPTION:Join us at Harbor Island Park on the first day of Rosh Hashanah as we throw bread crumbs into the water to represent the casting off of o ur sins. We gather as a unified community to hear the call of the shofar. Tashlich will be followed by Mincha/Ma’ariv at the synagogue at 6:30pm. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /07/WJC-HH-Tashlich.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1275@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220927T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220927T093000 DTSTAMP:20220719T203252Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sanctuary-service-rosh-hashanah-day-2- indoor/ SUMMARY:Sanctuary Service: Rosh Hashanah Day 2 (Indoor) DESCRIPTION:This service will take place in the main Sanctuary and will be led by our clergy as well as some lay leaders. We will conduct the service s as presented in our Mahzor Lev Shalem. The Sanctuary Service will begin with P'sukei D'zimra and Shacharit and continue through Musaf. One of our rabbis will deliver the sermon in this service each day. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /07/WJC-HH-Sanct-Rosh-2.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1276@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220927T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220927T093000 DTSTAMP:20220719T203332Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/study-service-rosh-hashanah-day-2-outd oor/ SUMMARY:Study Service: Rosh Hashanah Day 2 (Outdoor) DESCRIPTION:The Study Service will follow the same basic format as the Sanc tuary Service and will be lay-led with additional lay participation. The S tudy Service will be led by Seth Schafler\, and begins with Torah reading and continues through Musaf. One of our rabbis will deliver the sermon in this service each day. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /07/WJC-HH-Study-Rosh-2.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1277@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220927T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220927T093000 DTSTAMP:20220719T203417Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/family-service-rosh-hashanah-day-2-fir st-seating/ SUMMARY:Family Service: Rosh Hashanah Day 2 (First Seating) DESCRIPTION:We are excited to offer an engaging outdoor family service led by Rabbi Dalton. This service is ideal for families with children from Kin dergarten through 6th grade. Please note: Due to the size\, location\, and format of the Family Service\, space is limited. Please register early in order to get the selection and timing of services you wish to attend. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /07/WJC-HH-Family-Rosh-2.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1279@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220927T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220927T100000 DTSTAMP:20220719T203450Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-service-rosh-hashanah-day-2/ SUMMARY:Youth Service: Rosh Hashanah Day 2 DESCRIPTION:Children ages two through 7th grade are invited to join their p eers indoors for an age- appropriate program. A 20-minute Early Childhood service will be offered during our scheduled program for ages two to Kinde rgarten. Children under the age of two accompanied by parents\, grandparen ts\, or other grown-up are welcome at any of our Tot services. Children in 1st to 7th grade will participate in a variety of activities throughout t heir morning including Tefillot\, games\, and other engaging\, interactive fun. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /07/WJC-HH-Youth-Rosh-2.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1278@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220927T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220927T101500 DTSTAMP:20220719T205219Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/family-service-rosh-hashanah-day-2-sec ond-seating/ SUMMARY:Family Service: Rosh Hashanah Day 2 (Second Seating) DESCRIPTION:We are excited to offer an engaging outdoor family service led by Rabbi Dalton. This service is ideal for families with children from Kin dergarten through 6th grade. Please note: Due to the size\, location\, and format of the Family Service\, space is limited. Please register early in order to get the selection and timing of services you wish to attend. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /07/WJC-HH-Family-Rosh-2.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1374@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221001T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221001T120000 DTSTAMP:20220930T013602Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-110/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Tkiya Shabbat! Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for our Torah for Tots service led by Tkiya. We wi ll sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendship and enjoy learning about Shab bat.  This program is geared towards ECC age children through Kindergarte n. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1375@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221001T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221001T120000 DTSTAMP:20220930T013520Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-110/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC.  Parents are invit ed to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the children join t ogether for Youth Services.  This program is geared towards children in 1 st grade through 6th grade. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1393@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221004T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221004T133000 DTSTAMP:20220924T211643Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/mincha/ SUMMARY:Mincha DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Chapel or on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/445906724 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /09/WJC-HH-YKMincha.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1280@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221004T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221004T180000 DTSTAMP:20220719T205106Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sanctuary-service-yom-kippur-indoor/ SUMMARY:Sanctuary Service: Yom Kippur (Indoor) DESCRIPTION:This service will take place in the main Sanctuary and will be led by our clergy as well as some lay leaders. We will conduct the service s as presented in our Mahzor Lev Shalem. The Sanctuary Service will begin with P'sukei D'zimra and Shacharit and continue through Musaf. One of our rabbis will deliver the sermon in this service each day.\n\nOn Yom Kippur this service will include Kol Nidre on Tuesday\, October 4\, at 6:00pm\; t he Yizkor Memorial Service on the morning of the 5th\; and the Ne’ilah s ervice at 5:45pm. Mincha on Yom Kippur (October 5) will only take place at the sanctuary service and will be at 4:45pm. Ne’ilah will also be a sin gle service in the sanctuary as we unite as a community\, COVID permitting . ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /07/WJC-HH-Sanct-Yom-1.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1281@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221004T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221004T180000 DTSTAMP:20220719T205144Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/study-service-yom-kippur-outdoor/ SUMMARY:Study Service: Yom Kippur (Outdoor) DESCRIPTION:The Study Service will follow the same basic format as the Sanc tuary Service and will be lay-led with additional lay participation. The S tudy Service will be led by Seth Schafler\, and begins with Torah reading and continues through Musaf. One of our rabbis will deliver the sermon in this service each day.\n\nOn Yom Kippur\, this service will include Kol Ni dre on Tuesday\, October 4\, at 6:00pm\; the Yizkor Memorial Service on th e morning of October 5. Ne’ilah services will be in the Sanctuary as in prior years. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /07/WJC-HH-Study-Yom-1.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1392@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221004T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221004T191500 DTSTAMP:20220924T204001Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wonderspark-puppets-presents-ash-solly / SUMMARY:WonderSpark Puppets presents: Ash & Solly DESCRIPTION:The tricky Ashmedai does whatever he wants and never apologizes . Rather than face trouble\, he defeats it with hilarious gags and silly s ongs. Will he ever learn to say sorry and do Teshuvah (repent)? This origi nal story remixes the Jewish fable of King Solomon and Ashmedai with the E nglish tradition of Punch &\; Judy. Jonah and the Whale also make an ap pearance. Themes include saying sorry\, being a good person\, and standing against injustice. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /09/WJC-PuppetShow.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1284@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221005T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221005T100000 DTSTAMP:20220719T205243Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/family-service-yom-kippur-first-seatin g/ SUMMARY:Family Service: Yom Kippur (First Seating) DESCRIPTION:We are excited to offer an engaging outdoor family service led by Rabbi Dalton. This service is ideal for families with children from Kin dergarten through 6th grade. Please note: Due to the size\, location\, and format of the Family Service\, space is limited. Please register early in order to get the selection and timing of services you wish to attend. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /07/WJC-HH-Family-Yom.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1282@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221005T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221005T100000 DTSTAMP:20220719T205456Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sanctuary-service-yom-kippur-indoor-2/ SUMMARY:Sanctuary Service: Yom Kippur (Indoor) DESCRIPTION:This service will take place in the main Sanctuary and will be led by our clergy as well as some lay leaders. We will conduct the service s as presented in our Mahzor Lev Shalem. The Sanctuary Service will begin with P'sukei D'zimra and Shacharit and continue through Musaf. One of our rabbis will deliver the sermon in this service each day.\n\nOn Yom Kippur this service will include Kol Nidre on Tuesday\, October 4\, at 6:00pm\; t he Yizkor Memorial Service on the morning of the 5th\; and the Ne’ilah s ervice at 5:45pm. Mincha on Yom Kippur (October 5) will only take place at the sanctuary service and will be at 4:45pm. Ne’ilah will also be a sin gle service in the sanctuary as we unite as a community\, COVID permitting . ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /07/WJC-HH-Sanct-Yom-2.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1283@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221005T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221005T100000 DTSTAMP:20220719T205315Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/study-service-yom-kippur-outdoor-2/ SUMMARY:Study Service: Yom Kippur (Outdoor) DESCRIPTION:The Study Service will follow the same basic format as the Sanc tuary Service and will be lay-led with additional lay participation. The S tudy Service will be led by Seth Schafler\, and begins with Torah reading and continues through Musaf. One of our rabbis will deliver the sermon in this service each day.\n\nOn Yom Kippur\, this service will include Kol Ni dre on Tuesday\, October 4\, at 6:00pm\; the Yizkor Memorial Service on th e morning of October 5. Ne’ilah services will be in the Sanctuary as in prior years. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /07/WJC-HH-Study-Yom-2.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1286@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221005T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221005T100000 DTSTAMP:20220719T205415Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-service-yom-kippur/ SUMMARY:Youth Service: Yom Kippur DESCRIPTION:Children ages two through 7th grade are invited to join their p eers indoors for an age- appropriate program. A 20-minute Early Childhood service will be offered during our scheduled program for ages two to Kinde rgarten. Children under the age of two accompanied by parents\, grandparen ts\, or other grown-up are welcome at any of our Tot services. Children in 1st to 7th grade will participate in a variety of activities throughout t heir morning including Tefillot\, games\, and other engaging\, interactive fun. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /07/WJC-HH-Youth-Yom.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1285@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221005T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221005T101500 DTSTAMP:20220719T205523Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/family-service-yom-kippur-second-seati ng/ SUMMARY:Family Service: Yom Kippur (Second Seating) DESCRIPTION:We are excited to offer an engaging outdoor family service led by Rabbi Dalton. This service is ideal for families with children from Kin dergarten through 6th grade. Please note: Due to the size\, location\, and format of the Family Service\, space is limited. Please register early in order to get the selection and timing of services you wish to attend. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /07/WJC-HH-Family-Yom.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1287@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221005T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221005T110000 DTSTAMP:20220719T205551Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/teen-program-yom-kippur/ SUMMARY:Teen Program: Yom Kippur DESCRIPTION:WJC Teens join together outdoors for an interactive and thought -provoking program. Teens in 8th through 12th grade will connect with each other through collective games\, music\, creating and reflecting in chevr uta\, and taking part in discussion groups. By popular demand\, we are exc ited to welcome back Adeena Bromberg-Seltzer\, who successfully led last y ear’s services. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /07/WJC-HH-Teen-Yom.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1336@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221005T151500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221005T151500 DTSTAMP:20220920T143748Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/yom-kippur-meditation-with-cheryl-brau se/ SUMMARY:Yom Kippur Meditation with Cheryl Brause DESCRIPTION:Meditation is not just for stress reduction\, it is also a wond erful way to deepen your own spirituality. Sometimes the best way to conne ct to yourself\, the world around you\, and something much larger than you rself is to slow down and sink into the present moment. Join Cheryl to exp erience a few moments of quiet reflection and stillness as she gently guid es you through this Yom Kippur meditation so you can start the new year wi th greater peace\, purpose\, and intention. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /09/WJC-HH-YKMeditation.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1337@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221005T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221005T160000 DTSTAMP:20220920T144025Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shiur-study-session-with-rabbi-arnowit z/ SUMMARY:Shiur Study Session with Rabbi Arnowitz DESCRIPTION:We often hear the word Teshuvah during the high holidays. Often translated as “repentance\,” teshuvah literally means “return.” A s we approach the high holidays after a long and challenging year\, let us remember that we can return to ourselves each and every day — return to who we are\, return to how it feels to be awake and present for our lives \, return to who we want to be in the year ahead. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /09/WJC-HH-ShiurStudyArnowtiz.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1265@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221006T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221006T101500 DTSTAMP:20220719T184250Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shajam-sing-along-with-tkiya/ SUMMARY:ShaJam Sing Along with Tkiya DESCRIPTION:We invite little ones along with a grown up to join together wi th friends at WJC for our PJ Library program\, ShaJam!\n\nJoin us for a mu sic and movement Shabbat experience!\n\nOpen to children birth through pre -school age and their grown-ups.\n\nOur group meets on the first Thursday of each month from 9:30 to 10:15 am.\n\nFor more information\, please cont act Aleza Kulp at 914-698-2960 or educdir@wjcenter.org.\n\nThere is no cha rge for this program. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /04/WJC-ShabbatShajam-GEN.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1413@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221008T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221008T101500 DTSTAMP:20221003T163015Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/simple-and-soulful-8/ SUMMARY:Simple and Soulful DESCRIPTION:Let your spirit soar as we journey through a focused Shabbat mo rning 90-minute service. Group prayer and singing is accompanied by instru ments\, silence for personal reflection\, and an interactive exploration a nd interpretation of the week’s Torah portion. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2017 /11/WJC-SimpleAndSoulful.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1376@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221008T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221008T120000 DTSTAMP:20221003T012702Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-118/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Shabbat is here! We are so glad Shabbat is here! Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for our Torah for Tots service . We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendship and enjoy learning abo ut Shabbat.  This program is geared towards ECC age children through Kind ergarten. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1377@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221008T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221008T120000 DTSTAMP:20221003T012636Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-118/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join us Shabbat morning for Youth Services at WJC.  Parents ar e invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the children join together for Youth Services.   This program is geared towards chil dren in 1st grade through 6th grade. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1308@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221009T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221009T130000 DTSTAMP:20220808T015659Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/decorate-the-wjc-sukkah-with-teens/ SUMMARY:Decorate the WJC Sukkah with Teens DESCRIPTION:Decorate the WJC sukkah with teens! Share your artistic talents \, your interior decorating skills\, and help make our sukkah a beautiful and welcoming space for all. Sunday\, October 9\, 11:00am-1:00pm. [Please note the earlier time!] ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /08/WJC-Teens-DecorateSukkah.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1394@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221009T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221009T111500 DTSTAMP:20220930T205141Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/teen-parent-coffee-and-chat/ SUMMARY:Teen Parent Coffee and Chat DESCRIPTION:Parents of teens are invited to join Rabbi Dalton and fellow pa rents for breakfast\, schmoozing and learning about the WJC Teen Program. While your teen(s) decorate the Sukkah\, come to the Activity Center to he ar about the exciting teen events planned for this year. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /09/WJC-CoffeeTeenParehnts.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1335@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221009T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221009T150000 DTSTAMP:20221006T193704Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/reverse-taschlich/ SUMMARY:Reverse Tashlich DESCRIPTION:WJC Green Committee and Repair the Sea | Tikkun HaYam invite yo u to participate in the 5th Annual Reverse Tashlich.\n\nJoin Jewish commun ities around the world as we reverse the Tashlich tradition\, and pull our &\; “sins”\; (debris) from local environments at Harbor Island Par k.\nMeet at the Marine Education Center at Harbor Island Park (Mamaroneck\ , NY). Dress appropriately for shore and park clean up. Bags and gloves wi ll be provided.\n\nBecause the Sheldrake Cleanup event was cancelled last weekend\, we are encouraging teens to attend!\n\nPlease RSVP so we have a headcount for supplies to wjcgreencommittee@gmail.com.\n\n \;\n\n**UPD ATED INFORMATION**\nKyle Troy\, Director of the Marine Education Center (M EC)\, and she said with the rain expected on Saturday\, there will be ple nty of clean up needed on Sunday.  Speaking of weather...the program will take place in a drizzle or light rain so please dress accordingly.  In t he event of heavy rains and winds\, or if there is any thunder\, we will n eed to reschedule the program. \nWHEN: Sunday\, 10/2 at 2:00 \nWHERE: Ma rine Education Center\, 1 Harbor Island Park\, Mamaroneck\, NY\nPARKING: There is a small lot near the Marine Education Center (on the left as you enter Harbor Island Park).  There are larger lots a short distance from t he building. \nWHAT TO WEAR: Something that you don't mind getting dirty and closed toed shoes!   For those who don't mind going deeper and gett ing muckier\, rain boots are advised.   \nWHAT TO BRING: All supplies (p ickers\, buckets\, bags and gloves) will be provided.  Bring a water bott le if needed. \n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /09/WJC-HH-ReverseTashlich-2.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1378@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221010T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221010T120000 DTSTAMP:20221003T012612Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-117/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Sukkot is here and it is time to celebrate! Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for our Torah for Tots service. We will sing songs\, celebrate friendship and enjoy learning about Sukkot.  This program is geared towards ECC age children through Kindergarten. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1380@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221010T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221010T120000 DTSTAMP:20221003T012540Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-117/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:We invite WJC children to come celebrate Sukkot! Parents are in vited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the children joi n together for Youth Services.   This program is geared towards children in 1st grade through 6th grade. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1379@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T120000 DTSTAMP:20221003T012554Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-116/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Sukkot is here and it is time to celebrate! Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for our Torah for Tots service. We will sing songs\, celebrate friendship and enjoy learning about Sukkot.  This program is geared towards ECC age children through Kindergarten. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1381@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T120000 DTSTAMP:20221003T012524Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-116/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:We invite WJC children to come celebrate Sukkot! Parents are in vited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the children joi n together for Youth Services.   This program is geared towards children in 1st grade through 6th grade. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1291@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221012T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221012T184500 DTSTAMP:20221009T014845Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sukkah-dinner-for-k-6th-grade/ SUMMARY:Sukkah Dinner for K - 6th grade DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate Sukkot with friends at WJC! Children in Kinderga rten - 6th grade are invited to join friends for pizza in the Sukkah on We dnesday\, October 12\, from 6:00 - 6:45pm. All children from Religious Sch ool that are at WJC on Wednesday afternoon and registered for this event\, will go directly to the Sukkah for dinner at 6:00pm. $10 per child\n\nIf you are interested in participating\, please contact Aleza at educdir@wjce nter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /07/WJC-SukkahDinner.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1361@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221013T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221013T203000 DTSTAMP:20221013T192444Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/7th-grade-cocktail-party-in-the-sukkah / SUMMARY:7th Grade Cocktail Party DESCRIPTION:7th Grade Cocktail Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /09/WJC-7thGradeCocktailParty.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1403@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221014T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221014T173000 DTSTAMP:20221007T010702Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/ecc-community-shabbat-service/ SUMMARY:ECC Community Shabbat Service DESCRIPTION:Young children and their grown ups are invited to share in a so ng-filled and joyous welcoming of Shabbat with the WJC clergy! Join us for dinner afterwards.\n\nCommunity Shabbat Dinner: $18.00 per adult\, $10.00 per child\, $60 per family (max).\n\nRSVP: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com /form/rhythm--ruach--october-14-2022.html\n\nUpcoming Dates:\n\nFriday\, N ovember 4\, 2022\nFriday\, December 16\, 2022\nFriday\, January 20\, 2023\ nFriday\, March 3\, 2023\nFriday\, April 21 2023\nFriday\, May 19 2023\nFr iday\, June 9 2023 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/WJC-ECC-ShabbatDinner.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1435@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221014T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221014T183000 DTSTAMP:20221007T010705Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sukkah-dinner-2022/ SUMMARY:Sukkah Dinner DESCRIPTION:6:30pm: Sukkah Dinner: $18.00 per adult\, $10.00 per child\, $6 0 per family (max).\n\nRSVP:  https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/rhythm- -ruach--october-14-2022.html\n\nAfterwards\, join us for Rhythm and Ruach at 7:30pm.\nThe hour-long service welcomes Shabbat\, where you can reflect on the week and connect with God and with each other. Led by our talented musical ensemble that encourages crowd participation\, R&\;R is a soul ful space and the perfect way to enter into Shabbat. We welcome everyone t o celebrate Shabbat with revitalizing music and song. Join us in person in the Activity Center\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/WJC-SukkahDinnerALL.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1411@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221014T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221014T193000 DTSTAMP:20221007T010700Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rhythm-ruach-19/ SUMMARY:Rhythm & Ruach DESCRIPTION:6:30pm Community Shabbat Dinner: $18.00 per adult\, $10.00 per child\, $60 per family (max).\n\nRSVP: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form /rhythm--ruach--october-14-2022.html\n\n7:30pm-Rhythm and Ruach\nThe hour- long service welcomes Shabbat\, where you can reflect on the week and conn ect with God and with each other. Led by our talented musical ensemble tha t encourages crowd participation\, R&\;R is a soulful space and the per fect way to enter into Shabbat. We welcome everyone to celebrate Shabbat w ith revitalizing music and song. Join us in person in the Activity Center\ n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /08/WJC-RhythmRuach2018.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1412@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221014T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221014T203000 DTSTAMP:20221013T175110Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/the-art-of-healing-gallery-opening/ SUMMARY:Gallery Program DESCRIPTION:Please join the Koslowe Gallery for a gallery tour of “The Ar t of Healing\,” on Friday evening\, October 14th\, 2022. We are excited to share our emphasis on hiddur mitzvah — incorporating beauty to enhanc e Jewish learning — with WJC and the greater Westchester community. Our fall exhibition welcomes a curatorial collaboration with artist Tobi Kahn and the Barbara C. Freedman Artists’ Beit Midrash at the Streicker Cente r of Temple Emanu-El\, in NY. The artists range in age from their thirties to their eighties\, and have produced a multi-media exhibition of contemp orary Jewish art derived from ongoing study of themed texts presented by K ahn\, and three instructing rabbis. Rabbi Dianne Cohler-Esses\, the Direct or of Lifelong Learning at Romemu\; Rabba Wendy Ansellem\, head of the Bei t Midrash at Maharat\; and Rabbanit Leah Sarna\, the Associate Director of Education at Drisha. Kahn is a professor at the School of Visual Arts\, i n NY\, and a painter and sculptor whose conceptual art is held in museums worldwide\, including the Guggenheim\, the Jewish Museum\, the 9/11 Memori al\, and Yale University Art Gallery\, as well as private collections and spiritual spaces.\n\nJoin us before for Rhythm and Ruach at 7:30pm and Com munity Dinner at 6:30 pm.\nRegister here: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/f orm/rhythm–ruach–october-14-2022.html ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/Litt-Eleni_2022_Resting-in-the-Words-of-Torah.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1382@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T120000 DTSTAMP:20221003T012507Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-115/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for o ur Torah for Tots service. We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendsh ip and enjoy learning about Shabbat.  This program is geared towards ECC age children through Kindergarten. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1383@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T120000 DTSTAMP:20221003T012433Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-115/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC.  Parents are invit ed to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the children join t ogether for Youth Services.   This program is geared towards children in 1st grade through 6th grade. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1309@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221016T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221016T100000 DTSTAMP:20220808T020436Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sisterhood-kick-off-event-mah-jongg-mi xer/ SUMMARY:Sisterhood Kick Off Event: Mah-Jongg-Mixer! DESCRIPTION:Kick off a year of Sisterhood with a game that will give you a life time of fun! Excellent\, interactive and fun instruction led by one o f the foremost Mah Jongg instructors for all those Sisters curious to lear n this brain-stimulating game of luck and skill. For Mah Jongg mavens\, br ing your set and enjoy a game\nwith your fellow sisters! Please e-mail the wjcsisterhood@gmail.com to RSVP by October 8.\nLocation: WJC Reception Roo m and Gymnasium ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /08/WJC-Sisterhood-MahJonng.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1296@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221016T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221016T150000 DTSTAMP:20220725T155943Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-teens-sushi-in-the-sukkah-ice-crea m-truck/ SUMMARY:WJC Teens: Sushi in the Sukkah & Ice Cream Truck DESCRIPTION:All teens are invited to join Rabbi Dalton and AJ McCormick\, o ur new Teen Advisor\, in the WJC Sukkah for a sushi dinner\, fun activitie s\, ice cream\, and to hang out with friends. Rabbi Dalton and AJ are exci ted to welcome teens\, get to know them\, and introduce them to the teen p rogram. Teens\, we hope you will attend even if you are not sure whether y ou will be a regular participant this year. We'll meet on the Sukkah Patio Sunday\, October 16\, from 3:00-5:00pm. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /07/WJC-Teens-SushiSukkah.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1384@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221017T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221017T120000 DTSTAMP:20221003T012412Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-114/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for o ur Torah for Tots service. We will sing songs\, celebrate friendship and e njoy the holiday.  This program is geared towards ECC age children throug h Kindergarten. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1385@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221017T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221017T120000 DTSTAMP:20221003T012354Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-114/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:We invite WJC kids in grades 1st – 6th grade to join together and celebrate the holiday together. Parents are invited to join the congr egation for services while the children join together for Youth Services.    This program is geared towards children in 1st grade through 6th grad e. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1347@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221017T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221017T173000 DTSTAMP:20220908T221139Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/simchat-torah-family-celebration-dinne r/ SUMMARY:Simchat Torah Family Celebration & Dinner DESCRIPTION:Families with young children are invited to learn more about th e Torah and celebrate with joyous dancing! Followed by dinner (RSVP requir ed).\n\nDinner: $5 per person with a max of $25 per family\n\nRSVP: https: //wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/Simchat-Torah-Family-Celebration-Dinner ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /08/WJC-SimchatTorahCelebration.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1386@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221018T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221018T120000 DTSTAMP:20221003T012327Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-113/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Tkiya is here to celebrate Simchat Torah with WJC! Children alo ng with their grown up are invited to join us for our Torah for Tots servi ce. We will sing songs\, celebrate friendship and dance with the Torah.  This program is geared towards ECC age children through Kindergarten. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1387@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221018T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221018T120000 DTSTAMP:20221003T012307Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-113/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Simchat Torah is here and together\, at Youth Services\, we wil l celebrate finishing reading the Torah and begin it all over again. Paren ts are invited to join the\ncongregation for Shabbat services while the ch ildren join together for Youth Services.  This program is geared towards children in 1st grade through 6th grade. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1355@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221021T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221021T190000 DTSTAMP:20220918T004831Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/6th-grade-friday-night-shabbat-dinner/ SUMMARY:6th Grade Friday Night Shabbat Dinner DESCRIPTION:Shabbat Dinner encouraging 6th graders and their families as a kick off to be blessed on their b'nai mitzvah journey.\n\nDinner will be i n the gym. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /09/WJC-6thGradeShabbatDinner.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1388@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221022T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221022T120000 DTSTAMP:20221003T012235Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-112/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for o ur Torah for Tots service. We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendsh ip and enjoy learning about Shabbat.  This program is geared towards ECC age children through Kindergarten. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1389@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221022T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221022T120000 DTSTAMP:20221003T012154Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-112/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC.  Parents are invit ed to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the children join t ogether for Youth Services.  This program is geared towards children in 1st grade through 6th grade. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1436@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221023T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221023T100000 DTSTAMP:20221021T140005Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/your-wjc-community-conversations/ SUMMARY:Your WJC: Community Conversations DESCRIPTION:Join WJC's Strategic Planning Committee for Community Community Conversations Sunday\, October 23 and Sunday\, November 6.  Simply selec t the session time that best works for you  via the RSVP link below. Thes e sessions are open to the entire congregation and will directly help to shape the future direction of WJC.\n\nRSVP Now: https://wjcenter.shulcloud .com/form/strategic-planning-meeting-rsvp.html\n\nDon't forget ~ As part o f WJC’s strategic planning process\, we would love to also gather your f eedback via our new\, online\, strategic planning survey. Your responses w ill help guide our direction\, priorities\, and programming—religious an d otherwise. FILL OUT THE SURVEY ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/WJC-YourWJC-Post.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1325@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221023T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221023T100000 DTSTAMP:20220907T180326Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/eco-poetry-workshop-in-the-woods/ SUMMARY:Eco-Poetry Workshop in the Woods DESCRIPTION:\n\nSpeaking for Earth: An Ecopoetry Walk\n\n“Each and every grass has a song” – Rebbe Nachman of Bratslav\n\nWe are living on a fr agile and sacred planet that needs us to speak on its behalf. What happens when we attune ourselves to the songs of the grass\, the trees\, and the creatures that share our world? The act of reading and writing poetry can train us to listen deeply to the voices of the earth. We will come togethe r at the Sheldrake Environmental Center for a nature poetry walk. We will read a selection of environmental poems that will open us up to different ways of speaking for the earth. Then we’ll take a walk and engage in wri ting exercises inspired by the landscape. Bring a notebook\, pen\, and an open mind. All are welcome—no writing experience necessary.  RSVP to th ewjcsisterhood@gmail.com by October 19.\n\nHila Ratzabi is the author of t he environmental poetry collection There Are Still Woods (June Road Press\ , 2022). Her writing has been published widely in literary journals and in The Bloomsbury Anthology of Contemporary Jewish American Poetry and Ghost Fishing: An Eco-Justice Poetry Anthology. She is director of virtual cont ent &\; programs at Ritualwell.org and lives in Oak Park\, IL\, outside Chicago.\n\nSheldrake Environmental Center\, 685 Weaver Street\, Larchmon t\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /09/WJC-Sisterhood-EcoPoetry.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1292@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221023T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221023T131500 DTSTAMP:20221020T224439Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rainbow-connection-for-3rd-6th-grade/ SUMMARY:Rainbow Connection for 3rd - 6th grade DESCRIPTION:As we read this month in Parshat Noah about the rainbow sent fr om God\, we invite WJC children in 3rd-6th grade to join Aleza to create t heir own rainbow art. Following a pasta lunch\, each participant will crea te their own rainbow art on canvas to take home. $18 per child\n\nRSVP: ht tps://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/Rainbow-Connection-3rd-6th.html ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /07/WJC_RainbowConnection.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1258@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221023T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221023T150000 DTSTAMP:20220822T151252Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/j-o-y-club-game-and-bbq-day/ SUMMARY:J.O.Y. Club: Game and BBQ Day DESCRIPTION:J.O.Y. Club Members\, join us in the WJC Activity Room for an a fternoon of board and card games\, and delicious old-fashioned BBQ. Come t o play or just kibbutz and schmooze. Games at 3:00pm with BBQ to follow at 5:00pm. RSVP to Ally@wjcenter.org. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /07/WJC-JOY-SummerBBQ22-1.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1306@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221023T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221023T150000 DTSTAMP:20220726T163019Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-teens-tour-of-untermeyer-gardens/ SUMMARY:WJC Teens: Tour of Untermeyer Gardens DESCRIPTION:What do a hat manufacturer\, a failed presidential candidate\, a lawyer who worked to oppose the Nazis\, and an Ecole des Beaux Arts trai ned architect have in common? Join WJC Teens for a tour of Untermeyer Gard ens in Yonkers and find out!\n\nSunday\, October 23rd\, 3:00-5:00pm ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /07/WJC-Teens-UntermeyerGardens.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1307@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221025T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221025T200000 DTSTAMP:20220808T021428Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/glow-in-the-dark-lounge-night/ SUMMARY:Glow-in-the-Dark Lounge Night DESCRIPTION:Join WJC Teens for our first lounge night of the year – compl ete with glow in the dark decorations and glow sticks\, special treats for Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan\, and a spooky scavenger hunt! Come hang out with f riends\, play games\, eat good food\, and connect. Dinner from 6-6:30pm\, Hang-out from 6:30-8:00pm. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /08/WJC-Teens-GlowDark.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1427@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T193000 DTSTAMP:20221003T164047Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/build-a-blessing-workshop-2/ SUMMARY:Build a Blessing Workshop DESCRIPTION:Prepare for your child's upcoming Bar/Bat or any other special occasion.\n\nFree event. Please email Kim@wjcenter.org to RSVP. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /09/WJC-BlessingWorkshop.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1366@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221027T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221027T110000 DTSTAMP:20220918T005240Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/cooking-for-hope-14/ SUMMARY:Cooking for Hope DESCRIPTION:We continue to prepare meals for HOPE Soup Kitchen. Drop-off is at 35 Forest Park Avenue in Larchmont from 9-11am but can be flexible if needed. Please drop the food at the patio door\, by the driveway. The requ est is for lasagna made with meat (or plant-based beef)\, vegetables\, and dessert.\n\nTo RSVP or any questions\, please contact sklevy8@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /12/WJC-CookingforHope.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1444@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221027T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221027T200000 DTSTAMP:20221021T012649Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/mix-it-up-with-uja/ SUMMARY:Mix It Up with UJA DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, October 27\, 2022 • 6:00 - 8:00 pm\nWestchester Je wish Center\n175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\n\nJoin us for an evening of food\, fun\, friends\, and drinks (alcoholic and non) as we le arn from expert mixologist Pamela Wiznitzer how to shake up our cocktail s kills.\n\nYou'll also discover how UJA is offering relief and real solutio ns to today’s most pressing challenges.\n\n \;\n\nPamela Wiznitzer\n \nMixologist\n\nPamela Wiznitzer\, the queen of cocktails\, is the beverag e consultant for NYC rooftop bar The Lookup and has been named as one of F ood &\; Wine's "Top 10 Rising Star Mixologists\," and one of Wine Enthu siast's "40 Under 40." ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/WJC-UJA-Cocktail.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1434@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221027T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221027T194500 DTSTAMP:20221027T160812Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/koslowe-gallery-opening/ SUMMARY:Koslowe Gallery Opening DESCRIPTION:Please join the Koslowe Gallery for a virtual Opening Program: The Art of Healing\, on Thursday\, October 27th\, 2022. We are excited to share our emphasis on hiddur mitzvah — incorporating beauty to enhance J ewish learning — with WJC and the greater Westchester community. For our fall exhibition\, we welcome a curatorial collaboration with artist Tobi Kahn and the Barbara C. Freedman Artists’ Beit Midrash at the Streicker Center of Temple Emanu-El\, in NY.\n\nThe artists range in age from their thirties to their eighties\, and have produced a multi-media exhibition of contemporary Jewish art derived from ongoing study of themed texts presen ted by Kahn\, and three instructing rabbis: Rabbi Dianne Cohler-Esses\, th e Director of Lifelong Learning at Romemu\; Rabba Wendy Ansellem\, head of the Beit Midrash at Maharat\; and Rabbanit Leah Sarna\, the Associate Dir ector of Education at Drisha. Kahn is a professor at the School of Visual Arts\, in NY\, and a painter and sculptor whose conceptual art is held in museums worldwide\, including the Guggenheim\, the Jewish Museum\, the 9/1 1 Memorial\, and Yale University Art Gallery\, as well as private collecti ons and spiritual spaces.\n\nEach year\, the group explores themed texts a nd produces and critiques artwork based on inspiration from their innovati ve and contemporary rabbinic methods of study. The work spans various form s of mass media — painting\, photography\, fiber art\, and sculpture.\n\ nThe Artists’ Beit Midrash was founded in 1999 through the collaboration of Kahn and Rabbi Leon Morris. Morris is currently President of Pardes\, an inclusive\, diverse\, and rigorous Jewish learning community based in J erusalem. He was the founding director of Temple Emanu-El’s Skirball Cen ter for Adult Jewish Learning in NY (now the Streicker Center)\, which is instructive background to philosophy of the Artists’ Beit Midrash.\n\nTh e program will feature speaker Warren Klein\, Curator of the Bernard Museu m of Judaica at Temple Emanu-El\, and the artists. It will take place on Z oom:\n\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUvd-uoqz8iHNJJxKqlSDOxq hhhPNruQGUP\n\nPainting/collage: Nili Weissman ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/thumbnail-18.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1396@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221029T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221029T100000 DTSTAMP:20221003T010418Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shabbat-yoga-15/ SUMMARY:Shabbat Yoga DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to gather upstairs on the 2nd floor Saturday at 10:00am to deepen our understanding of Jewish spirituality through the pr actice of yoga. Please welcome Irrit Dweck and returning instructor\, Robi n Wald\, as they lead us in inspiring infusions of Jewish wisdom\, yoga an d movement\, meditation and relaxation. Our schedule is as follows:\nOctob er 29 - Robin Wald\nDecember 3 - Irrit Dweck\nFebruary 11\, 2023 - Robin Wald\nMarch 18\, 2023 - Robin Wald\nApril 1\, 2023 - Irrit Dweck\nApril 2 9\, 2023 - Robin Wald\nJune 3\, 2023  - Irrit Dweck\nRobin Wald is a Jewi sh educator who has been teaching Jewish yoga and meditation for adults\, teens\, and children at synagogues and religious schools in Westchester si nce 2005. She integrates the wisdom of Torah\, Tanach\, kabbalah/mysticism \, Pirke Avot\, and Mussar with the embodied physical and spiritual practi ces of yoga and meditation.\n\nIrrit Dweck teaches Arabic and Spanish at S AR High School and Yoga to adults and teens. In her classes\, she explores a connection to breathe through movement and a philosophical theme.\n\nWh ether you are a beginner or an experienced yogi\, please join us. Social d istancing rules will be followed. Irrit and Robin are vaccinated\, and any one who is unvaccinated will be required to wear a mask. Please bring your own mat and water bottle. Blocks are optional. We greatly look forward to practicing yoga together again! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019 /09/WJC_ShabbatYoga.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1390@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221029T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221029T104500 DTSTAMP:20221003T012128Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-111/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:We invite WJC children in 1st – 6th grade to join us for lear ning\, Tefillot and various activities. On this Shabbat\, we will begin at 10:15 am joining the congregation for the Torah Service. At approximately 10:45 am we will join together in the chapel for Tefillot and a discussio n on the Torah service. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1391@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221029T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221029T120000 DTSTAMP:20221003T012108Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-111/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Join us for Tkiya Shabbat! We invite children along with their grown up to join us for Torah for Tots led by Tkiya. We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendship and enjoy learning about Shabbat.  This prog ram is geared towards ECC age children through Kindergarten. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1432@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221030T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221030T110000 DTSTAMP:20221004T144954Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/kristallnacht-presentation-with-hanne- holsten/ SUMMARY:Kristallnacht Presentation with Hanne Holsten DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, October 30\, 11:00am-noon in the WJC activity cente r\, please join me in hearing Hanne Holsten\, our beloved former nursery s chool director\, share her story of being hunted by Nazis as she escaped G ermany. Adults and teenagers encouraged to attend.\n\nWe are blessed to be able to have an opportunity such as this. If we can share this with our t eenagers\, we will help keep Hanne’s story alive for another generation. \n\nRSVP: Email thewjcsisterhood@gmail.com to register by 10/18. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/WJC-Sisterhood-Kristallnacht.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1260@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221030T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221030T120000 DTSTAMP:20220719T184421Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/pj-library-story-time-and-sing-along-1 3/ SUMMARY:PJ Library Story Time and Sing Along DESCRIPTION:Please join us at WJC for our PJ Library Story Time and Sing-Al ong. All children and their grownups are welcome to join us for stories\, music\, and movement (ideal for pre-schoolers and younger)!\n\nFor more in formation and to RSVP please contact Aleza Kulp at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /01/WJC-PJStoryTime.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1441@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221101T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221101T180000 DTSTAMP:20221010T160910Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/teen-mitzvah-night/ SUMMARY:Teen Mitzvah Night DESCRIPTION:Teen Lounge (6:00 - 8:00 pm\, dinner 6:00 - 6:30)\n\nHelp WJC's SOJAC to help our neighbors by assembling soup-in-a jar kits and decorati ng fun labels. Think about and discuss the Jewish value of providing food to those in need in our community (and why doing mitzvot is good for us to o!). ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/WJC-TeenMitzvahNight.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1298@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221103T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221103T101500 DTSTAMP:20220725T161207Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shajam-sing-along-with-tkiya-2/ SUMMARY:ShaJam Sing Along with Tkiya DESCRIPTION:We invite little ones along with a grown up to join together wi th friends at WJC for our PJ Library program\, ShaJam!\n\nJoin us for a mu sic and movement Shabbat experience!\n\nOpen to children birth through pre -school age and their grown-ups.\n\nOur group meets on the first Thursday of each month from 9:30 to 10:15 am.\n\nFor more information\, please cont act Aleza Kulp at 914-698-2960 or educdir@wjcenter.org.\n\nThere is no cha rge for this program. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /04/WJC-ShabbatShajam-GEN.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1513@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20221104 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20221219 DTSTAMP:20221108T021821Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/holiday-gift-drive/ SUMMARY:Holiday Gift Drive DESCRIPTION:WJC is again hosting a Holiday Gift Drive to support the Commun ity Resource Center (CRC)\, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisti ng immigrant and low-income families in Mamaroneck. This year we will be f ocused on gifts for teenagers including but not limited to cosmetics\, per fume\, jewelry\, sweaters and ear pods for young women and hoodies\, sweat shirts\, ear pods\, sneakers and body sprays for young men. For ease of pu rchase and delivery\, SOJAC has created a Wish List on Amazon.com titled “WJC Holiday Drive – 2022” so that WJC members can purchase items th at will be delivered directly to a SOJAC member who will drop the items at the CRC: https://smile.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/208SHWVAXO1UU.\n\nItems can also be purchased and deposited in the bins in the coat room at WJC pr ior to or during the WJC Hanukkah party on December 11th and SOJAC will de liver those items directly to the CRC. This drive is up and running. Pleas e purchase your items until December 18.\n\nIf you have any questions abou t the Holiday Gift Drive please reach out to Judy Yavitz (deybllp.com) or Rebecca Siegel Baron (rebeccabeth75@yahoo.com). ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /11/WJC-AnnualHolidayDrive.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1404@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221104T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221104T173000 DTSTAMP:20221003T144907Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/ecc-community-shabbat-service-2/ SUMMARY:ECC Community Shabbat Service DESCRIPTION:Young children and their grown ups are invited to share in a so ng-filled and joyous welcoming of Shabbat with the WJC clergy! Join us for dinner afterwards.\n\nCommunity Shabbat Dinner: $18.00 per adult\, $10.00 per child\, $60 per family (max).\n\nRSVP:  https://wjcenter.shulcloud.c om/form/rhythm--ruach--november-4-2022.html\n\nUpcoming Dates:\n\nFriday\, December 16\, 2022\nFriday\, January 20\, 2023\nFriday\, March 3\, 2023\n Friday\, April 21 2023\nFriday\, May 19 2023\nFriday\, June 9 2023 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/WJC-ECC-ShabbatDinner.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1438@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221104T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221104T193000 DTSTAMP:20221009T221147Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rhythm-ruach-20/ SUMMARY:Rhythm & Ruach DESCRIPTION:6:30pm Community Shabbat Dinner: $18.00 per adult\, $10.00 per child\, $60 per family (max).\n\nRSVP: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form /rhythm--ruach--november-4-2022.html\n\n7:30pm: Rhythm and Ruach\nThe hour -long service welcomes Shabbat\, where you can reflect on the week and con nect with God and with each other. Led by our talented musical ensemble th at encourages crowd participation\, R&\;R is a soulful space and the pe rfect way to enter into Shabbat. We welcome everyone to celebrate Shabbat with revitalizing music and song. Join us in person in the Activity Center \n\n8:30pm: Jewish Perspective Concerning Organ Donation\nHouses of worshi p around the country will explore the critical need of organ donation duri ng the month of November. We welcome you to attend a panel discussion faci litated by Rabbi Arnowitz exploring the personal and Jewish aspects of org an donation. Panelists will include Andrea and Sophia Danziger and Rabbi J effrey Sirkman of Larchmont Temple\, all of whom have personal experience with organ donation.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /08/WJC-RhythmRuach2018.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1439@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221104T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221104T203000 DTSTAMP:20221009T222157Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/jewish-perspective-concerning-organ-do nation/ SUMMARY:Jewish Perspective Concerning Organ Donation DESCRIPTION:8:30pm: Jewish Perspective Concerning Organ Donation\nHouses of worship around the country will explore the critical need of organ donati on during the month of November. Following Rhythm &\; Ruach\, we welcom e you to attend a panel discussion facilitated by Rabbi Arnowitz exploring the personal and Jewish aspects of organ donation. Panelists will include Andrea and Sophia Danziger and Rabbi Jeffrey Sirkman of Larchmont Temple\ , all of whom have personal experience with organ donation.\n\nThe evening 's details include:\n\n6:30pm Community Shabbat Dinner: $18.00 per adult\, $10.00 per child\, $60 per family (max).\n\nRSVP: https://wjcenter.shulcl oud.com/form/rhythm--ruach--november-4-2022.html\n\n7:30pm: Rhythm and Rua ch\nThe hour-long service welcomes Shabbat\, where you can reflect on the week and connect with God and with each other. Led by our talented musical ensemble that encourages crowd participation\, R&\;R is a soulful spac e and the perfect way to enter into Shabbat. We welcome everyone to celebr ate Shabbat with revitalizing music and song. Join us in person in the Act ivity Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/WJC-OrganDonation.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1445@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221105T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221105T120000 DTSTAMP:20221025T005318Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-119/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Shabbat is here! We are so glad Shabbat is here! Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for our Torah for Tots service . We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendship and enjoy learning abo ut Shabbat.  This program is geared towards ECC age children through Kind ergarten. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1446@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221105T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221105T120000 DTSTAMP:20221025T005213Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-119/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join us Shabbat morning for Youth Services at WJC.  Parents ar e invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the children join together for Youth Services.   This program is geared towards chil dren in 1st grade through 6th grade. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1437@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20221106 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20221107 DTSTAMP:20221026T153907Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/your-wjc-community-conversations-2/ SUMMARY:Your WJC: Community Conversations DESCRIPTION:Join WJC's Strategic Planning Committee for Community Community Conversations on Sunday\, November 6.  Simply select the session time th at best works for you (10:00am\, 1:00pm\, or 4:00pm) via the RSVP link bel ow. These sessions are open to the entire congregation and will directly h elp to shape the future direction of WJC.\n\nRSVP Now: https://wjcenter.s hulcloud.com/form/strategic-planning-meeting-rsvp.html\n\nDon't forget ~ A s part of WJC’s strategic planning process\, we would love to also gathe r your feedback via our new\, online\, strategic planning survey. Your res ponses will help guide our direction\, priorities\, and programming—reli gious and otherwise. FILL OUT THE SURVEY ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/WJC-YourWJC-Post.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1395@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221106T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221106T130000 DTSTAMP:20221018T140745Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/mitzvah-day-2/ SUMMARY:Mitzvah Day DESCRIPTION:Join WJC’s SOCIAL JUSTICE ACTION COMMITTEE  on a day of help ing others.\nOpportunities for individuals and families to donate and part icipate.\nDonate to our Partner Organizations:\n\n Drop off in front lobb y at WJC.\n Please make sure items are new and unopened (books and baseba ll equipment can be gently used).\n\nCommunity Resource Center\n\n Toothb rushes\, Toothpaste\, Shampoo\, Body Wash and Deodorant (no trial or large warehouse sizes)\n CVS/Stop and Shop Gift Cards\n\nSharing Shelf\n\n Su lfate free hair products\n Underwear in all sizes  https://www.target.co m/gift-registry/gift/thesharingshelf-registry\n\nAFYA Foundation\n\n Baby Diapers (all sizes)\n Adult Diapers\n Feminine Hygiene Products\n\nLitt le Libraries\n\n Children and Young Adult Books (Used\, good condition\, No religious books)\n\nPitch In for Baseball &\; Softball\n\n New or g ently used baseball and softball equipment\n For more info\, please conta ct Golan Mandel  mandelmia@gmail.com\n\n \;\nParticipate:\nChesed Fre ezer- 10:00am-12:00pm \n\n Join us in the meat kitchen to cook and prepa re meals that will stock our synagogue freezer.\n Meals will be available for those in need from our congregation and our community\n For more inf o and to RSVP\, please contact Sondra Levy  sklevy8@gmail.com\n\nFamily C raft Project - in gym 12:00-1:30pm.\n\n Pizza lunch will be served\n Bri ng your children to participate in a special project\n For more info\, pl ease contact: amy.rublin.mayer@gmail.com\, keren.mizrahi@gmail.com\, jilli an.landau@gmail.com\n Learn more: https://www.wjcenter.org/events/family- participation-mitzvah-day/\n RSVP: https://www.wjcenter.org/events/family -participation-mitzvah-day/\n\nFuller Center\n\n Sign up to participate i n a day of rebuilding.  Adults and older teens can participate by repairi ng homes in our local area. No experience necessary!\n Special Project fo r MLK weekend - January 15\, 2023\n For more info and to RSVP\, please co ntact Eve Edelman Russ eruss143@aol.com\n\nANY QUESTIONS? FOR MORE INFO AN D TO RSVP TO JOIN US ON MITZVAH DAY\, \n\nPlease contact sklevy8@gmail.co m\, eruss143@aol.com\, sraplata@msn.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /09/WJC-MitzvahDay2022.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1356@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221106T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221106T123000 DTSTAMP:20221003T162406Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/6th-grade-bnai-mitzvah-and-beyond-5/ SUMMARY:6th Grade B'nai Mitzvah and Beyond DESCRIPTION:This is a series of events\, 11/6\, 11/13\, 11/20\, 12/4\, 12/1 1\n\nLocation: Sanctuary ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/WJC-Bnai-and-Beyond.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1365@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221106T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221106T130000 DTSTAMP:20221003T155240Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/havdallah-candle-workshop-and-bagel-br unch/ SUMMARY:Havdallah Candle Workshop and Bagel Brunch DESCRIPTION:Come make your own Havdallah candle and enjoy a bagel brunch. E mail Kim to RSVP so we know how many candle kits to buy. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/WJC-CandleWorkshopBagel.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1443@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221106T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221106T120000 DTSTAMP:20221018T140554Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/family-participation-mitzvah-day/ SUMMARY:Family Participation: Mitzvah Day DESCRIPTION:Families are invited to join us after Religious School for a pi zza lunch and Mitzvah Day\, during which we will prepare materials for the upcoming Project Ezra luncheon at WJC. Project Ezra is a nonprofit that w orks with the frail Jewish elderly to live with dignity\, companionship an d community. Projects will include making gift bags\, Thanksgiving cards\, and more. This is not a drop-off event. Please RSVP. All WJC families are welcome. (This is not a Religious School event.)\n\nRSVP: https://wjcente r.shulcloud.com/form/Mitzvah-Day-PA-Nov-6-2022.html ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/WJC-MitzvahDay2022-family.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1433@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221106T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221106T150000 DTSTAMP:20221004T151020Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/j-o-y-club-medical-ethics-just-because -we-can-should-we/ SUMMARY:J.O.Y. Club: Medical Ethics: Just Because We Can—Should We? DESCRIPTION:Discussion of Medical Ethics in today’s dramatic technologica l age. The question to answer is “Just Because We Can - Should We?” We will start with end-of-life decisions and then broaden the scope to inclu de abortion\, cloning\, frozen embryos\, gene editing\, etc. as the audien ce expresses it’s interests. Dr. Herb Leventer will lead the discussion. He teaches Medical Ethics at the NYU School of Medicine and at\nStern Col lege of Yeshiva University.\n\nThe program will be from 3:00 - 6:00pm in t he Activity Room at WJC and includes a buffet supper following the talk.\n \nRSVP to Ally@wjcenter.org. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/WJC-JOY-MedicalEthics.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1364@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221106T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221106T190000 DTSTAMP:20221021T005336Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/5th-grade-havdallah-smores-at-rabbis-h ouse/ SUMMARY:5th Grade Havdalah & Smores at Rabbi's House DESCRIPTION:5th Graders and their families come celebrate Havdallah (you ca n celebrate on Sunday!) and enjoys some S'mores with RJA and Tami at their house. (Email Kim) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/WJC-5thGradeSmores-1.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1468@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221107T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221107T120000 DTSTAMP:20221103T194947Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/uja-antisemitism-rising-what-you-need- to-know/ SUMMARY:UJA ~ Antisemitism Rising: What You Need to Know DESCRIPTION:Monday\, November 7\, 2022 • 12:00 noon • Virtual\nRight no w\, antisemitism in every form is escalating at a deeply alarming rate.\n\ nFrom previously unacceptable rhetoric in media\, online\, and on campus\, to a more than 40% rise in antisemitism here in New York\, we’re witnes sing a terrifying trend -- the normalization of anti-Jewish hate.\n\nJoin us and a panel of leaders on the front lines of this issue as we try to un derstand what's going on and how we can fight back.\n\nREGISTER NOW\n\nYou can make an impact right now by supporting our response to multiple crise s like increased poverty and hunger after the pandemic and war in Ukraine\ , as well as escalating antisemitism.\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /11/Screen-Shot-2022-11-03-at-3.40.23-PM.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1447@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221112T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221112T114500 DTSTAMP:20221025T005439Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-120/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for o ur Torah for Tots service. We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendsh ip and enjoy learning about Shabbat. If we are unable to meet outside due to the weather\, we will meet indoors in the WJC Youth Lounge. This progra m is geared towards ECC age children through Kindergarten. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1448@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221112T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221112T114500 DTSTAMP:20221025T005519Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-120/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC. If we are unable to meet outside due to the weather\, we will meet indoors in Room 1-5. Paren ts are invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the chi ldren join together for Youth Services.   This program is geared towards children in 1st grade through 6th grade. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1442@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221112T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221112T203000 DTSTAMP:20221109T174957Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/k-6th-grade-movie-games-and-open-gym-n ight/ SUMMARY:K-6th Grade Movie\, Games\, and Open Gym Night DESCRIPTION:WJC kids in Kindergarten through 6th grade are invited to join together for dinner\, games and a movie on Saturday\, November 12th from 6 :00 - 8:30 pm. We will begin at 6:00 pm with pizza dinner followed by acti vities in the WJC gym and a choice of age appropriate movies in the WJC Ac tivity Center and Library.\n\n$25 per child\n\nRegistration is now closed. For questions\, please contact Aleza. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/WJC-MovieNight-Kids2022.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1440@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221113T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221113T100000 DTSTAMP:20221101T202828Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rebuilt-from-broken-glass-kristallnach t-commemoration/ SUMMARY:"Rebuilt from Broken Glass" - Kristallnacht Commemoration DESCRIPTION:A short film\, conversation\, and brunch\nThe Holocaust Learnin g Center Committee presents a film screening and conversation with survivo r Fred Behrend and filmmaker Larry Hanover. The documentary spans Fred’s remarkable life\, from a youth shattered by Kristallnacht\, his family’ s flight to Cuba and then the US\, and a stint in the US army teaching dem ocracy to German prisoners of war\, to a miraculous reunion with his boyho od friend Henry Baum\, also a survivor\, eighty years later. Come for a mo ving\, heartwarming and uplifting morning. Teens as well as adults are enc ouraged to attend and hear Fred’s story of survival and triumph.\n\nPlea se join us for brunch! The event will be held in the Reception Room.\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/WJC-RebulitFromBrokenGlass.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1357@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221113T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221113T123000 DTSTAMP:20221003T162356Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/6th-grade-bnai-mitzvah-and-beyond-4/ SUMMARY:6th Grade B'nai Mitzvah and Beyond DESCRIPTION:This is a series of events\, 11/6\, 11/13\, 11/20\, 12/4\, 12/1 1\n\nLocation: Sanctuary ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/WJC-Bnai-and-Beyond.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1431@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221113T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221113T190000 DTSTAMP:20221004T143443Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/renewal-7/ SUMMARY:Renewal DESCRIPTION:After our SRO evening in September\, Randy\, Seth and the music al crew hope to keep your spirits rising with another evening of inspirati onal song. Join us! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /08/WJC-RenewalService-REV2.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1453@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221115T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221115T180000 DTSTAMP:20221028T174219Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-teens-kristallnacht-and-journey-fo r-life/ SUMMARY:WJC Teens: Kristallnacht and Journey for Life DESCRIPTION:Teen Lounge (6:00 – 8:00 pm\, dinner 6:00 – 6:30)\n\nLearn about Kristallnacht and participate in a Journey for Life walk with WJC Te ens. Watch clips from Ken Burns’s riveting new documentary\, “The US a nd the Holocaust.” Hear about Mark Schonwetter who\, as a Jewish boy in Poland in 1939\, walked fifteen miles one night fleeing danger. Participat e in the Journey for Life by walking one mile together to raise funds for Holocaust education through a foundation created by Mark Schonwetter’s d aughters: https://www.mshefoundation.org/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/WJC-Teens-Kristallnacht.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1455@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221119T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221119T111500 DTSTAMP:20221025T005611Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/simple-and-soulful-9/ SUMMARY:Simple and Soulful DESCRIPTION:Let your spirit soar as we journey through an abbreviated Shabb at morning service. This 90-minute service includes group prayer and singi ng accompanied by instruments\, silence for personal reflection and an int eractive exploration and interpretation of the week’s Torah portion. Fre quent comments and questions encourage us to reflect on ourselves and find personal meaning in age-old prayers. We especially welcome those with chi ldren in the 3rd grade and older to attend as a family. Join the rest of t he WJC community for a concluding activity together\, Kiddush and time to schmooze. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2017 /11/WJC-SimpleAndSoulful.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1449@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221119T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221119T120000 DTSTAMP:20221025T005934Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-121/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:What do you like about Shabbat? Is it the challah\, the candles ticks or the grape juice? We invite children along with their grown up to tell us what they love about Shabbat at our weekly Torah for Tots service. We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendship and enjoy learning abou t Shabbat.  This program is geared towards ECC age children through Kinde rgarten. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1450@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221119T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221119T120000 DTSTAMP:20221025T011531Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-121/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join us Shabbat morning for Youth Services at WJC.  Parents ar e invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the children join together for Youth Services.  This program is geared towards child ren in 1st grade through 6th grade. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1358@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221120T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221120T123000 DTSTAMP:20221003T162345Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/6th-grade-bnai-mitzvah-and-beyond-3/ SUMMARY:6th Grade B'nai Mitzvah and Beyond DESCRIPTION:This is a series of events\, 11/6\, 11/13\, 11/20\, 12/4\, 12/1 1\n\nLocation: Sanctuary ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/WJC-Bnai-and-Beyond.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1430@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221120T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221120T140000 DTSTAMP:20221003T165935Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/project-ezra-luncheon/ SUMMARY:Project Ezra Luncheon DESCRIPTION:On November 20\, WJC/ SOJAC will host tie elders of Project Ezr a on the Lower East Side for a special afternoon in which they are the che rished guests in our synagogue home. The Project Ezra Luncheon is Jewish P eoplehood event\, in which two Jewish communities that differ by age\, geo graphy and resources joyfully share their common Jewish heritage through m usic\, song\, dance\, prayer\, food\, story and conversation. It is an int er generational event with participation from every age range in the synag ogue.\n\nVolunteers needed to:\n\n Escort the elders from the bus\n Set up tables in the Activity Center\n Plate the food in the kitchen and prep are trolleys for serving\n Help serve the luncheon and dessert\n Schmooz e with our guests- join in dancing and singing\n Assist the elders back o n the bus\n Help with clean\n\nThere will be three shifts for volunteers. Help out for one\, two\, or three!\n\nContact Sharon Silver: sraplata@msn .com or Cheryl Natbony: cnatbony@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/WJC-ProjectEzraLuncheon.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1429@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221120T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221120T160000 DTSTAMP:20221003T164710Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/an-afternoon-of-music-and-joy/ SUMMARY:An Afternoon of Music and Joy DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the talented Cantors of Kol Hazzanim/the Cantors of Westc hester at a Westchester-wide Afternoon of Music and Joy featuring a unique selection of music. There will also be a virtual watch link. This event w ill comply with COVID guidelines. Co- sponsored by the Westchester Jewish Council and Kol Hazzanim. Cantor Ethan Goldberg will participate!\n\n$20 p er person until November 4\, $25 after November 4\n\nRSVP: https://conta.c c/3crQvsN\n\nGo: Westchester Reform Temple 2256 Mamaroneck Road\, Scarsdal e NY\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/page-1.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1469@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221120T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221120T190000 DTSTAMP:20221108T001140Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/interfaith-thanksgiving/ SUMMARY:Interfaith Thanksgiving DESCRIPTION:Larchmont Temple welcomes the congregants of the Larchmont-Mama roneck Interfaith Community to a celebration of Thanksgiving.\nSunday\, No vember 20\, 2022 at 7:00 PM in the Sanctuary of Larchmont Temple (75 Larch mont Avenue)\n\nJoin with your communities of faith for an evening of musi c\, prayer\, offerings of hope\, and sharing of heart.\n\nCommunity recept ion to follow.\n\nSacred donations/offering of pasta for the Larchmont-Mam aroneck Hunger Task Force being accepted. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /11/thankful-g90905631e_1920.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1506@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221121T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221121T100000 DTSTAMP:20221108T012801Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/jewish-themed-mindfulness-circle-in-th e-woods/ SUMMARY:Jewish-Themed Mindfulness Circle in the Woods DESCRIPTION:Glenna Lee is establishing a Jewish-themed Mindfulness group at Sheldrake for anyone interested in an ongoing experience that promises to be full of soulful uplift\, introspective exploration\, and communal stre ngth\, all within the framework of our ancient Jewish wisdom. A unique and nourishing experience\, indeed.\nThis practice will be offered freely to all Sisterhood members. Anyone can be a Sister! Simply Register for sister hood if this class speaks to you! kindly mail a check to WJC attn: Sisterh ood with check made payable to WJC Sisterhood for $36. Or Zelle $36 to the wjcsisterhood@gmail.com.\n\nWhy in the woods?\nThe practice of Shinrin Yok u\, forest bathing\, was designed to counter the effects of urban stress. Scientific research has demonstrated numerous physical and mental health b enefits to spending regular time in the woods. Some such benefits are:\n\n *Boosted immunity*Reduced stress*Reduced inflammation*Improved mood*Improv ed mental health (reduced anxiety and depression\, improved self-esteem)*L owered blood pressure and heart rate*Improved sleep*Deactivated sympatheti c nervous system (fight or flight)*Activated parasympathetic nervous syste m (rest and digest) *Regulated blood sugar*Improved concentration and shor t-term memory*Increased creativity*Fostered understanding of interdependen ce* Increased feeling of social connection and empathy*Improved spiritual well-being*\n\nIf you are curious to try our first five-part session\, ple ase let me know.\n\nThe sessions will be from 10:00-11:15am on Mondays.\n\ nNov. 21\nNov. 28\nDec. 5\nDec. 12\n\n* For those who can only participate on weekends\, we will be offering weekend opportunities throughout the ye ar.\n\nPlease meet behind the White House at 685 Weaver St\, Larchmont eac h session at 9:55am\, so we can begin at 10:00am.\n\nAlways dress warmly w ith layers. Wear sneakers or hiking boots.\n\nGlenna will be in touch by e -mail beforehand if there is weather that would make it unsafe to be in th e woods. (Light rain is safe and offers an opportunity of a rich experienc e of resiliency)\n\nGlenna Lee is a certified meditation guide\, yogini\, and Jewish educator for twenty years. In an effort to etch away at repairi ng the world\, Tikun Olam\, she currently is studying to become certified as a naturalist and nature educator because\, as Senegalese conservationis t Baba Dioum so poignantly teaches\, “In the end we will conserve only w hat we love\, we will love only what we understand\, and we will understan d only what we are taught.” She hopes to elevate our spirituality\, conn ecting us with our earth\, each other and within ourselves\, while honorin g our sacred Jewish traditions. As the Rabbinic Sage Ben Bag Bag shared\, Turn it\, and turn it\, for everything is in it. She looks forward to our turning inwards and forwards as we strive to make deeper meaning for ourse lves as we journey to repair our world. Glenna Lee holds a BA from Haverfo rd College and an MA from the Jewish Theological Seminary. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /11/WJC-MindfulnessCircle.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1451@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221126T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221126T120000 DTSTAMP:20221025T011859Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-122/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Shabbat is here! We are so glad Shabbat is here! Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for our Torah for Tots service . We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendship and enjoy learning abo ut Shabbat.  This program is geared towards ECC age children through Kind ergarten. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1452@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221126T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221126T120000 DTSTAMP:20221025T012006Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-122/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join us Shabbat morning for Youth Services at WJC.  Parents ar e invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the children join together for Youth Services.   This program is geared towards chil dren in 1st grade through 6th grade. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1507@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221128T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221128T100000 DTSTAMP:20221108T012817Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/jewish-themed-mindfulness-circle-in-th e-woods-2/ SUMMARY:Jewish-Themed Mindfulness Circle in the Woods DESCRIPTION:Glenna Lee is establishing a Jewish-themed Mindfulness group at Sheldrake for anyone interested in an ongoing experience that promises to be full of soulful uplift\, introspective exploration\, and communal stre ngth\, all within the framework of our ancient Jewish wisdom. A unique and nourishing experience\, indeed.\nThis practice will be offered freely to all Sisterhood members. Anyone can be a Sister! Simply Register for sister hood if this class speaks to you! kindly mail a check to WJC attn: Sisterh ood with check made payable to WJC Sisterhood for $36. Or Zelle $36 to the wjcsisterhood@gmail.com.\n\nWhy in the woods?\nThe practice of Shinrin Yok u\, forest bathing\, was designed to counter the effects of urban stress. Scientific research has demonstrated numerous physical and mental health b enefits to spending regular time in the woods. Some such benefits are:\n\n *Boosted immunity*Reduced stress*Reduced inflammation*Improved mood*Improv ed mental health (reduced anxiety and depression\, improved self-esteem)*L owered blood pressure and heart rate*Improved sleep*Deactivated sympatheti c nervous system (fight or flight)*Activated parasympathetic nervous syste m (rest and digest) *Regulated blood sugar*Improved concentration and shor t-term memory*Increased creativity*Fostered understanding of interdependen ce* Increased feeling of social connection and empathy*Improved spiritual well-being*\n\nIf you are curious to try our first five-part session\, ple ase let me know.\n\nThe sessions will be from 10:00-11:15am on Mondays.\n\ nNov. 21\nNov. 28\nDec. 5\nDec. 12\n\n* For those who can only participate on weekends\, we will be offering weekend opportunities throughout the ye ar.\n\nPlease meet behind the White House at 685 Weaver St\, Larchmont eac h session at 9:55am\, so we can begin at 10:00am.\n\nAlways dress warmly w ith layers. Wear sneakers or hiking boots.\n\nGlenna will be in touch by e -mail beforehand if there is weather that would make it unsafe to be in th e woods. (Light rain is safe and offers an opportunity of a rich experienc e of resiliency)\n\nGlenna Lee is a certified meditation guide\, yogini\, and Jewish educator for twenty years. In an effort to etch away at repairi ng the world\, Tikun Olam\, she currently is studying to become certified as a naturalist and nature educator because\, as Senegalese conservationis t Baba Dioum so poignantly teaches\, “In the end we will conserve only w hat we love\, we will love only what we understand\, and we will understan d only what we are taught.” She hopes to elevate our spirituality\, conn ecting us with our earth\, each other and within ourselves\, while honorin g our sacred Jewish traditions. As the Rabbinic Sage Ben Bag Bag shared\, Turn it\, and turn it\, for everything is in it. She looks forward to our turning inwards and forwards as we strive to make deeper meaning for ourse lves as we journey to repair our world. Glenna Lee holds a BA from Haverfo rd College and an MA from the Jewish Theological Seminary. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /11/WJC-MindfulnessCircle.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1300@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T101500 DTSTAMP:20220725T161654Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shajam-sing-along-with-tkiya-4/ SUMMARY:ShaJam Sing Along with Tkiya DESCRIPTION:We invite little ones along with a grown up to join together wi th friends at WJC for our PJ Library program\, ShaJam!\n\nJoin us for a mu sic and movement Shabbat experience!\n\nOpen to children birth through pre -school age and their grown-ups.\n\nOur group meets on the first Thursday of each month from 9:30 to 10:15 am.\n\nFor more information\, please cont act Aleza Kulp at 914-698-2960 or educdir@wjcenter.org.\n\nThere is no cha rge for this program. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /04/WJC-ShabbatShajam-GEN.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1494@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T204500 DTSTAMP:20221119T020306Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rja-book-club-letters-to-my-palestinia n-neighbor-2022-12-01/ SUMMARY:RJA Book Club: Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor DESCRIPTION:Israel Discussion Task Force invites you to join us for the fir st book discussion in Rabbi Arnowitz's Book Club—Letters to My Palestini an Neighbor by Yossi Klein HaLevi.\nJoin us the following Thursday evening s virtually from 7:45-8:45pm: 12/1\, 12/8\, 12/15\, 1/5\, 1/12\, 1/19\, 1/ 26\, 2/2\, 2/9\, and 2/16.\n\nOne letter per week for ten weeks of discuss ion.\n\nZoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82437712351\n\nMeeting ID: 82 4 3771 2351\n\nAbout the Book\nNew York Times bestseller\n\n"A profound an d original book\, the work of a gifted thinker."--Daphne Merkin\, The Wall Street Journal\n\nAttempting to break the agonizing impasse between Israe lis and Palestinians\, the Israeli commentator and award-winning author of Like Dreamers directly addresses his Palestinian neighbors in this taut a nd provocative book\, empathizing with Palestinian suffering and longing f or reconciliation as he explores how the conflict looks through Israeli ey es.\n\nLetters to My Palestinian Neighbor is one Israeli’s powerful atte mpt to reach beyond the wall that separates Israelis and Palestinians and into the hearts of "the enemy." In a series of letters\, Yossi Klein Halev i explains what motivated him to leave his native New York in his twenties and move to Israel to participate in the drama of the renewal of a Jewish homeland\, which he is committed to see succeed as a morally responsible\ , democratic state in the Middle East.\n\nThis is the first attempt by an Israeli author to directly address his Palestinian neighbors and describe how the conflict appears through Israeli eyes. Halevi untangles the ideolo gical and emotional knot that has defined the conflict for nearly a centur y. In lyrical\, evocative language\, he unravels the complex strands of fa ith\, pride\, anger and anguish he feels as a Jew living in Israel\, using history and personal experience as his guide.\n\nHalevi’s letters speak not only to his Palestinian neighbor\, but to all concerned global citize ns\, helping us understand the painful choices confronting Israelis and Pa lestinians that will ultimately help determine the fate of the region. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /11/WJC-RJA-BookClub.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1397@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221203T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221203T100000 DTSTAMP:20221030T231637Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shabbat-yoga-16/ SUMMARY:Shabbat Yoga DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to gather in the Activity Center Saturday at 10 :00am to deepen our understanding of Jewish spirituality through the pract ice of yoga. Please welcome Irrit Dweck and returning instructor\, Robin W ald\, as they lead us in inspiring infusions of Jewish wisdom\, yoga and m ovement\, meditation and relaxation. Our schedule is as follows:\nDecember 3 - Irrit Dweck\nFebruary 11\, 2023 - Robin Wald\nMarch 18\, 2023 - Robi n Wald\nApril 1\, 2023 - Irrit Dweck\nApril 29\, 2023 - Robin Wald\nJune 3 \, 2023  - Irrit Dweck\nRobin Wald is a Jewish educator who has been teac hing Jewish yoga and meditation for adults\, teens\, and children at synag ogues and religious schools in Westchester since 2005. She integrates the wisdom of Torah\, Tanach\, kabbalah/mysticism\, Pirke Avot\, and Mussar wi th the embodied physical and spiritual practices of yoga and meditation.\n \nIrrit Dweck teaches Arabic and Spanish at SAR High School and Yoga to ad ults and teens. In her classes\, she explores a connection to breathe thro ugh movement and a philosophical theme.\n\nWhether you are a beginner or a n experienced yogi\, please join us. Social distancing rules will be follo wed. Irrit and Robin are vaccinated\, and anyone who is unvaccinated will be required to wear a mask. Please bring your own mat and water bottle. Bl ocks are optional. We greatly look forward to practicing yoga together aga in! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019 /09/WJC_ShabbatYoga.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1521@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221203T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221203T110000 DTSTAMP:20221113T203041Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-123/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for o ur Torah for Tots service. We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendsh ip and enjoy learning about Shabbat.  This program is geared towards ECC age children through Kindergarten. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1522@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221203T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221203T110000 DTSTAMP:20221113T203153Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-123/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC.  Parents are invi ted to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the children join together for Youth Services.   This program is geared towards children in 1st grade through 6th grade. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1454@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221204T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221204T140000 DTSTAMP:20221125T010252Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-blood-drive/ SUMMARY:WJC Blood Drive DESCRIPTION:Blood Drive located in the WJC gym\nPlease schedule your appoin tment here: https://donate.nybc.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/308894 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/WJC-BloodDrive.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1261@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221204T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221204T120000 DTSTAMP:20220719T184512Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/pj-library-story-time-and-sing-along-1 4/ SUMMARY:PJ Library Story Time and Sing Along DESCRIPTION:Please join us at WJC for our PJ Library Story Time and Sing-Al ong. All children and their grownups are welcome to join us for stories\, music\, and movement (ideal for pre-schoolers and younger)!\n\nFor more in formation and to RSVP please contact Aleza Kulp at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /01/WJC-PJStoryTime.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1359@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221204T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221204T123000 DTSTAMP:20221003T162334Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/6th-grade-bnai-mitzvah-and-beyond-2/ SUMMARY:6th Grade B'nai Mitzvah and Beyond DESCRIPTION:This is a series of events\, 11/6\, 11/13\, 11/20\, 12/4\, 12/1 1\n\nLocation: Sanctuary ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/WJC-Bnai-and-Beyond.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1508@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221205T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221205T100000 DTSTAMP:20221108T013146Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/jewish-themed-mindfulness-circle-in-th e-woods-3/ SUMMARY:Jewish-Themed Mindfulness Circle in the Woods DESCRIPTION:Glenna Lee is establishing a Jewish-themed Mindfulness group at Sheldrake for anyone interested in an ongoing experience that promises to be full of soulful uplift\, introspective exploration\, and communal stre ngth\, all within the framework of our ancient Jewish wisdom. A unique and nourishing experience\, indeed.\nThis practice will be offered freely to all Sisterhood members. Anyone can be a Sister! Simply Register for sister hood if this class speaks to you! kindly mail a check to WJC attn: Sisterh ood with check made payable to WJC Sisterhood for $36. Or Zelle $36 to the wjcsisterhood@gmail.com.\n\nWhy in the woods?\nThe practice of Shinrin Yok u\, forest bathing\, was designed to counter the effects of urban stress. Scientific research has demonstrated numerous physical and mental health b enefits to spending regular time in the woods. Some such benefits are:\n\n *Boosted immunity*Reduced stress*Reduced inflammation*Improved mood*Improv ed mental health (reduced anxiety and depression\, improved self-esteem)*L owered blood pressure and heart rate*Improved sleep*Deactivated sympatheti c nervous system (fight or flight)*Activated parasympathetic nervous syste m (rest and digest) *Regulated blood sugar*Improved concentration and shor t-term memory*Increased creativity*Fostered understanding of interdependen ce* Increased feeling of social connection and empathy*Improved spiritual well-being*\n\nIf you are curious to try our first five-part session\, ple ase let me know.\n\nThe sessions will be from 10:00-11:15am on Mondays.\n\ nNov. 21\nNov. 28\nDec. 5\nDec. 12\n\n* For those who can only participate on weekends\, we will be offering weekend opportunities throughout the ye ar.\n\nPlease meet behind the White House at 685 Weaver St\, Larchmont eac h session at 9:55am\, so we can begin at 10:00am.\n\nAlways dress warmly w ith layers. Wear sneakers or hiking boots.\n\nGlenna will be in touch by e -mail beforehand if there is weather that would make it unsafe to be in th e woods. (Light rain is safe and offers an opportunity of a rich experienc e of resiliency)\n\nGlenna Lee is a certified meditation guide\, yogini\, and Jewish educator for twenty years. In an effort to etch away at repairi ng the world\, Tikun Olam\, she currently is studying to become certified as a naturalist and nature educator because\, as Senegalese conservationis t Baba Dioum so poignantly teaches\, “In the end we will conserve only w hat we love\, we will love only what we understand\, and we will understan d only what we are taught.” She hopes to elevate our spirituality\, conn ecting us with our earth\, each other and within ourselves\, while honorin g our sacred Jewish traditions. As the Rabbinic Sage Ben Bag Bag shared\, Turn it\, and turn it\, for everything is in it. She looks forward to our turning inwards and forwards as we strive to make deeper meaning for ourse lves as we journey to repair our world. Glenna Lee holds a BA from Haverfo rd College and an MA from the Jewish Theological Seminary. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /11/WJC-MindfulnessCircle.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1514@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221206T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221206T180000 DTSTAMP:20221108T023049Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-teens-latkes-vs-sufganiyot-debate/ SUMMARY:WJC Teens: Latkes vs. Sufganiyot Debate DESCRIPTION:Fried or baked? Shredded or filled? Join WJC teens for a night of cooking\, tasting\, and debating whether latkes or sufganiyot (donuts) are the best Hanukkah treat of all. Dinner from 6-6:30pm\, program from 6: 30-8pm.\nYouth Lounge &\; Dairy Kitchen ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /11/WJC-Teens-Latke.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1465@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221207T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221207T190000 DTSTAMP:20221027T014047Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/psychology-for-everyday-life-are-we-ok ay/ SUMMARY:Psychology for Everyday Life: Are We Okay? DESCRIPTION:Larchmont Avenue Church\, 60 Forest Park Avenue\, Larchmont\nPa rt one of a three part series: Are we OK? With rates of depression\, anxie ty\, and suicidality soaring the answer seems obvious. What do we really k now about coping ? How can we access protective factors like self compassi on and living in connection when things get difficult ? How can a communit y improve its mental health?\n\n\nAbout Alan and Katie\nAlan Dienstag\, Ph .D. and Katie Sawyer Ph.D. are the founders of the Parent Center\, a proje ct of the Larchmont Mamaroneck Community Counseling Center and psychologis ts in private practice. They have developed and presented workshops and pu blic presentations in this community for 10 years on topics related to chi ldren\, adolescents\, parenting and mental health.\n\n"Alan and Katie brin g their wealth of expertise\, real world experience\, and a dash of humor to every workshop. They make even the most challenging topics feel like a conversation with a friend - the kind of friend that gives the best advice and tools!" ~Kerry (client and local parent)\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/WJC-PFEDL-AreWeOkay.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1370@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T110000 DTSTAMP:20221003T014354Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/cooking-for-hope-18/ SUMMARY:Cooking for Hope DESCRIPTION:Since our usual cooking dates coincide with Thanksgiving and Ch ristmas\, we will prepare meals for HOPE Soup Kitchen to use as needed. Pl ease prepare lasagna as usual but we will deliver them to be stored in the ir freezer. Dropoff is at 35 Forest Park Avenue in Larchmont. Please drop the food at the patio door\, by the driveway.\n\nTo RSVP or any questions\ , please contact sklevy8@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /12/WJC-CookingforHope.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1495@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T204500 DTSTAMP:20221208T013723Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rja-book-club-letters-to-my-palestinia n-neighbor-2022-12-08/ SUMMARY:RJA Book Club: Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor DESCRIPTION:Israel Discussion Task Force invites you to join us for the fir st book discussion in Rabbi Arnowitz's Book Club—Letters to My Palestini an Neighbor by Yossi Klein HaLevi.\nJoin us the following Thursday evening s virtually at 7:45pm on: 12/1\, 12/8\, 12/15\, 1/5\, 1/12\, 1/19\, 1/26\, 2/2\, 2/9\, and 2/16.\n\nOne letter per week for ten weeks of discussion. \n\nZoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82437712351\n\nMeeting ID: 824 37 71 2351\n\nAbout the Book\nNew York Times bestseller\n\n"A profound and or iginal book\, the work of a gifted thinker."--Daphne Merkin\, The Wall Str eet Journal\n\nAttempting to break the agonizing impasse between Israelis and Palestinians\, the Israeli commentator and award-winning author of Lik e Dreamers directly addresses his Palestinian neighbors in this taut and p rovocative book\, empathizing with Palestinian suffering and longing for r econciliation as he explores how the conflict looks through Israeli eyes.\ n\nLetters to My Palestinian Neighbor is one Israeli’s powerful attempt to reach beyond the wall that separates Israelis and Palestinians and into the hearts of "the enemy." In a series of letters\, Yossi Klein Halevi ex plains what motivated him to leave his native New York in his twenties and move to Israel to participate in the drama of the renewal of a Jewish hom eland\, which he is committed to see succeed as a morally responsible\, de mocratic state in the Middle East.\n\nThis is the first attempt by an Isra eli author to directly address his Palestinian neighbors and describe how the conflict appears through Israeli eyes. Halevi untangles the ideologica l and emotional knot that has defined the conflict for nearly a century. I n lyrical\, evocative language\, he unravels the complex strands of faith\ , pride\, anger and anguish he feels as a Jew living in Israel\, using his tory and personal experience as his guide.\n\nHalevi’s letters speak not only to his Palestinian neighbor\, but to all concerned global citizens\, helping us understand the painful choices confronting Israelis and Palest inians that will ultimately help determine the fate of the region. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /11/WJC-RJA-BookClub.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1524@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221210T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221210T000000 DTSTAMP:20221113T203413Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-124/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join us Shabbat morning for Youth Services at WJC.  Parents ar e invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the childre n join together for Youth Services.   This program is geared towards chi ldren in 1st grade through 6th grade. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1456@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221210T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221210T111500 DTSTAMP:20221025T012652Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/simple-and-soulful-10/ SUMMARY:Simple and Soulful DESCRIPTION:Let your spirit soar as we journey through an abbreviated Shabb at morning service. This 90-minute service includes group prayer and singi ng accompanied by instruments\, silence for personal reflection and an int eractive exploration and interpretation of the week’s Torah portion. Fre quent comments and questions encourage us to reflect on ourselves and find personal meaning in age-old prayers. We especially welcome those with chi ldren in the 3rd grade and older to attend as a family. Join the rest of t he WJC community for a concluding activity together\, Kiddush and time to schmooze. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2017 /11/WJC-SimpleAndSoulful.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1523@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221210T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221210T110000 DTSTAMP:20221113T204030Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-124/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Shabbat is here! We are so glad Shabbat is here! Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for our Torah for Tots service . We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendship and enjoy learning abo ut Shabbat.  This program is geared towards ECC age children through Kind ergarten. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1360@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221211T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221211T123000 DTSTAMP:20221003T162323Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/6th-grade-bnai-mitzvah-and-beyond/ SUMMARY:6th Grade B'nai Mitzvah and Beyond DESCRIPTION:This is a series of events: 11/6\, 11/13\, 11/20\, 12/4\, 12/11 \n\nLocation: Sanctuary ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/WJC-Bnai-and-Beyond.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1511@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221211T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221211T160000 DTSTAMP:20221109T185716Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-community-hanukkah-celebration/ SUMMARY:WJC Community Hanukkah Celebration DESCRIPTION:Floating Child Magic Show with NYC Magician and Illusionist Jos hy K. Hanukkah Sing Along with Cantor Ethan\, Edible Dreidels.  Yummy lat kes and family style dinner. Tons of fun for little ones\, grownups\, and everyone in between!\n$5 per person with a max of $20 per family\n\nRSVP: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/WJC-Community-Wide-Magic-Show-December -11 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /11/WJC-Hanukkah2022.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1509@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221212T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221212T100000 DTSTAMP:20221108T013211Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/jewish-themed-mindfulness-circle-in-th e-woods-4/ SUMMARY:Jewish-Themed Mindfulness Circle in the Woods DESCRIPTION:Glenna Lee is establishing a Jewish-themed Mindfulness group at Sheldrake for anyone interested in an ongoing experience that promises to be full of soulful uplift\, introspective exploration\, and communal stre ngth\, all within the framework of our ancient Jewish wisdom. A unique and nourishing experience\, indeed.\nThis practice will be offered freely to all Sisterhood members. Anyone can be a Sister! Simply Register for sister hood if this class speaks to you! kindly mail a check to WJC attn: Sisterh ood with check made payable to WJC Sisterhood for $36. Or Zelle $36 to the wjcsisterhood@gmail.com.\n\nWhy in the woods?\nThe practice of Shinrin Yok u\, forest bathing\, was designed to counter the effects of urban stress. Scientific research has demonstrated numerous physical and mental health b enefits to spending regular time in the woods. Some such benefits are:\n\n *Boosted immunity*Reduced stress*Reduced inflammation*Improved mood*Improv ed mental health (reduced anxiety and depression\, improved self-esteem)*L owered blood pressure and heart rate*Improved sleep*Deactivated sympatheti c nervous system (fight or flight)*Activated parasympathetic nervous syste m (rest and digest) *Regulated blood sugar*Improved concentration and shor t-term memory*Increased creativity*Fostered understanding of interdependen ce* Increased feeling of social connection and empathy*Improved spiritual well-being*\n\nIf you are curious to try our first five-part session\, ple ase let me know.\n\nThe sessions will be from 10:00-11:15am on Mondays.\n\ nNov. 21\nNov. 28\nDec. 5\nDec. 12\n\n* For those who can only participate on weekends\, we will be offering weekend opportunities throughout the ye ar.\n\nPlease meet behind the White House at 685 Weaver St\, Larchmont eac h session at 9:55am\, so we can begin at 10:00am.\n\nAlways dress warmly w ith layers. Wear sneakers or hiking boots.\n\nGlenna will be in touch by e -mail beforehand if there is weather that would make it unsafe to be in th e woods. (Light rain is safe and offers an opportunity of a rich experienc e of resiliency)\n\nGlenna Lee is a certified meditation guide\, yogini\, and Jewish educator for twenty years. In an effort to etch away at repairi ng the world\, Tikun Olam\, she currently is studying to become certified as a naturalist and nature educator because\, as Senegalese conservationis t Baba Dioum so poignantly teaches\, “In the end we will conserve only w hat we love\, we will love only what we understand\, and we will understan d only what we are taught.” She hopes to elevate our spirituality\, conn ecting us with our earth\, each other and within ourselves\, while honorin g our sacred Jewish traditions. As the Rabbinic Sage Ben Bag Bag shared\, Turn it\, and turn it\, for everything is in it. She looks forward to our turning inwards and forwards as we strive to make deeper meaning for ourse lves as we journey to repair our world. Glenna Lee holds a BA from Haverfo rd College and an MA from the Jewish Theological Seminary. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /11/WJC-MindfulnessCircle.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1539@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221212T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221212T183000 DTSTAMP:20221202T155123Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/hanukkah-song-videos-with-tami-arnowit z/ SUMMARY:Hanukkah Song Videos with Tami Arnowitz DESCRIPTION:Join our very own Tami Arnowitz at the Mamaroneck Library for a trip down Hanukkah video meme memory lane. Since 1994\, Hannukah videos a nd songs have become a defining part of the Jewish Festival of Lights. We will not only have a lot of fun experiencing the clever video and musical takes on the holiday\, but we'll also explore what different styles\, lyri cs\, and themes say about how the holiday is experienced in different Jewi sh communities around the world and how it remains relevant in so many dif ferent communities.\n\nRegister here to attend.\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /12/WJC-Tami-Hannukah.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1510@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221212T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221212T194500 DTSTAMP:20221109T173352Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-sisterhood-hanukkah-moon-program/ SUMMARY:WJC Sisterhood: Hanukkah Moon Program DESCRIPTION:Our Hanukkah Gift to Sisterhood! Celebrate moonlight and all th e spirituality the moon has to offer Jewish Women guided by Jewish Shamani c Energy Healer Sarah Brianna Smith. Come open and curious to deepen your connection to the Jewish Women who came before us and celebrated the moon each month. Join us in the WJC Activity Center.\nPlease register for this free program by December 7 to thewjcsisterhood@gmail.com. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /11/WJC-Sisterhood-HanukkahMoon.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1515@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T180000 DTSTAMP:20221108T023848Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-teens-secret-snowflake-scavenger-h unt/ SUMMARY:WJC Teens: Secret Snowflake Scavenger Hunt DESCRIPTION:Do you have what it takes to make a phenomenal (or phenomenally ridiculous) Hanukkah gift while racing the clock with your friends? Show us your skills and join WJC teens for an evening of gift-making and gift-g iving. Dinner from 6-6:30pm\, program from 6:30-8pm. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /11/WJC-Teens-SnowflakeScavenger.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1534@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T190000 DTSTAMP:20221208T040420Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/boundaries-and-belonging-creating-a-sy nagogue-community-of-meaning/ SUMMARY:Boundaries and Belonging: Creating A Synagogue Community of Meaning DESCRIPTION:Series: Boundaries and Belonging: Creating A Synagogue Communit y of Meaning\nIn our fragmented world\, how can the synagogue be a nexus o f community and connection? At a time of radical individuality\, what is t he value of communal life? How can we straddle the tension between nurturi ng a community of belonging with the need for boundaries? Who is an “ins ider” and who is an “outsider” in the modern American synagogue? Wha t are the obstacles to the inclusive\, pluralistic synagogue today?Join th e Shalom Hartman institute of North America for a community conversation t hat explores these questions that are vital to our Conservative synagogues in Westchester. Learn together with Hartman’s world-renowned scholars\, including (names and pics) Yehuda Kurtzer\, Mijal Bitton\, Justin Pines\, Lauren Berkun.\n\nLearn more and register at shalomhartman.org/boundaries belonging\n\nSession One: What are the Meanings of Jewish Identity in a Bo undaryless age?\nYehuda Kurtzer – December 13\, 2022\nJewish American id entity\, though always diverse\, used to have a set of shared and recogniz able features. As contemporary identities have become increasingly complex and layered\, Jewish identity has as well. What does Jewish identity mean  todayand how is it prioritized among other commitments? What impact have the shifts in what it means to be Jewish and live a Jewish life served to both challenge and enrich our synagogue communities?\n\nSession Two: Bein g On the Inside: Boundaries and Belonging\nMijal Bitton\, January 19\, 202 3\nThis session explores the tensions between creating communities belongi ng that are still boundaried. In a membership model community\, what does it mean to belong? How do we navigate the tensions between building commun ities that are inclusive and preserving a core set of commitments that may serve to exclude? How do we create space for a plurality of views on Isra el and American politics? What moral issues arise as a result of defining communal boundaries\, intentionally or unintentionally\, that exclude some groups or individuals?\n\nSession Three: Thinking beyond Interfaith: New Models for Jewish Community\nJustin Pines\, February 7\, 2023\nFor a long time\, anxiety about intermarriage represented a set of concerns about Jew ish continuity. Though many of these concerns no longer reflect the realit y of Jewish American life\, many synagogues are concerned about educating their congregants to live knowledgeable\, meaningful Jewish lives. How do we think beyond categories of Jew versus non-Jew? How can we imagine new m odels of community?\n\nSession Four: Boundaries and Belonging: Creating A Synagogue Community of Meaning\nLauren Berkun\, March 14\, 2023\nGiven the questions and tensions we’ve explored over the course of the past three sessions\, how do we build and nourish synagogues that reflect our highes t aspirations for Jewish life and community? How can synagogues embody the richest possibilities for flourishing Jewish life in the 21st century? ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /11/Social-Media-SHI_Boundaries_r4_1080x1080-V2.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1496@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221215T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221215T204500 DTSTAMP:20221208T013731Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rja-book-club-letters-to-my-palestinia n-neighbor-2022-12-15/ SUMMARY:RJA Book Club: Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor DESCRIPTION:Israel Discussion Task Force invites you to join us for the fir st book discussion in Rabbi Arnowitz's Book Club—Letters to My Palestini an Neighbor by Yossi Klein HaLevi.\nJoin us the following Thursday evening s virtually at 7:45pm on: 12/1\, 12/8\, 12/15\, 1/5\, 1/12\, 1/19\, 1/26\, 2/2\, 2/9\, and 2/16.\n\nOne letter per week for ten weeks of discussion. \n\nZoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82437712351\n\nMeeting ID: 824 37 71 2351\n\nAbout the Book\nNew York Times bestseller\n\n"A profound and or iginal book\, the work of a gifted thinker."--Daphne Merkin\, The Wall Str eet Journal\n\nAttempting to break the agonizing impasse between Israelis and Palestinians\, the Israeli commentator and award-winning author of Lik e Dreamers directly addresses his Palestinian neighbors in this taut and p rovocative book\, empathizing with Palestinian suffering and longing for r econciliation as he explores how the conflict looks through Israeli eyes.\ n\nLetters to My Palestinian Neighbor is one Israeli’s powerful attempt to reach beyond the wall that separates Israelis and Palestinians and into the hearts of "the enemy." In a series of letters\, Yossi Klein Halevi ex plains what motivated him to leave his native New York in his twenties and move to Israel to participate in the drama of the renewal of a Jewish hom eland\, which he is committed to see succeed as a morally responsible\, de mocratic state in the Middle East.\n\nThis is the first attempt by an Isra eli author to directly address his Palestinian neighbors and describe how the conflict appears through Israeli eyes. Halevi untangles the ideologica l and emotional knot that has defined the conflict for nearly a century. I n lyrical\, evocative language\, he unravels the complex strands of faith\ , pride\, anger and anguish he feels as a Jew living in Israel\, using his tory and personal experience as his guide.\n\nHalevi’s letters speak not only to his Palestinian neighbor\, but to all concerned global citizens\, helping us understand the painful choices confronting Israelis and Palest inians that will ultimately help determine the fate of the region. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /11/WJC-RJA-BookClub.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1405@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221216T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221216T173000 DTSTAMP:20221003T144945Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/ecc-community-shabbat-service-3/ SUMMARY:ECC Community Shabbat Service DESCRIPTION:Young children and their grown ups are invited to share in a so ng-filled and joyous welcoming of Shabbat with the WJC clergy! Join us for dinner afterwards.\n\nCommunity Shabbat Dinner: $18.00 per adult\, $10.00 per child\, $60 per family (max).\n\nRSVP:  https://wjcenter.shulcloud.c om/form/rhythm--ruach--december-16-2022.html\n\nUpcoming Dates:\n\nFriday\ , January 20\, 2023\nFriday\, March 3\, 2023\nFriday\, April 21 2023\nFrid ay\, May 19 2023\nFriday\, June 9 2023 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/WJC-ECC-ShabbatDinner.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1518@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221216T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221216T193000 DTSTAMP:20221108T025829Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rhythm-ruach-21/ SUMMARY:Rhythm & Ruach DESCRIPTION:The hour-long service welcomes Shabbat\, where you can reflect on the week and connect with God and with each other. Led by our talented musical ensemble that encourages crowd participation\, R&\;R is a soulf ul space and the perfect way to enter into Shabbat. We welcome everyone to celebrate Shabbat with revitalizing music and song. Mark your calendars a nd bring a friend.\nPreceded by Community Dinner from 6-7:30pm RSVP Here: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/rhythm–ruach–december-16-2022.html \n\nFollowing the service\, enjoy a delicious dessert buffet of dairy and parve chocolate deserts and learn more about how we wouldn't have chocolat e as we know it without Jews\, and we wouldn't have Jews as we know it wit hout chocolate. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /08/WJC-RhythmRuach2018.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1517@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221216T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221216T203000 DTSTAMP:20221215T205125Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/second-annual-chocolate-oneg/ SUMMARY:Second Annual Chocolate Oneg DESCRIPTION:The real hero of Hannukah isn't Judah Maccabee or the small jar of oil-we all know it's chocolate. Enjoy a delicious dessert buffet of da iry and parve chocolate deserts and learn more about how we wouldn't have chocolate as we know it without Jews\, and we wouldn't have Jews as we kno w it without chocolate.\nPreceded by Community Dinner from 6-7:30pm RSVP H ere: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/rhythm–ruach–december-16-2022 .html and Rhythm and Ruach 7:30-8:30pm ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /11/WJC-ChocolateOneg.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1525@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221217T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221217T101500 DTSTAMP:20221113T203502Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-125/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:We invite WJC children in 1st – 6th grade to join us for lear ning\, Tefillot and various activities. On this Shabbat\, we will begin at 10:15 am joining the congregation for the Torah Service. At approximately 10:45 am we will join together in the chapel for Tefillot and a discussio n on the Torah service. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1526@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221217T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221217T110000 DTSTAMP:20221113T203543Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-125/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Join us for Tkiya Shabbat! We invite children along with their grown up to join us for Torah for Tots led by Tkiya. We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendship and enjoy learning about Shabbat.  This prog ram is geared towards ECC age children through Kindergarten. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1322@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221217T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221217T190000 DTSTAMP:20220812T012939Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/hanukkah-havdalah-dance-party/ SUMMARY:Hanukkah Havdalah Dance Party DESCRIPTION:Please join our Hanukkah - Havdalah Dance Party led by the inte rnationally acclaimed Israeli dance choreographer Shmulik Gov-Ari on Satur day December 17\, 2022 from 7:00 to 10:00pm in the Activity Center\; open to all. We plan to start with some easy dances\, followed by a havdalah se rvice with live music (bring your instruments!)\, after which we will cont inue dancing. We will have available a variety of healthy veggies\, dips a nd Hanukkah treats for your enjoyment. The cost is $20 per adult\; childre n and teens are free of charge.\n\nPlease RSVP to Linda Alpert at lalperte sq@gmail.com so we can get a head count and know how much food to prepare. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /08/WJC-HaunkkahDanceParty.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1463@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221218T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221218T090000 DTSTAMP:20221025T004545Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/pancakes-in-your-pajamas/ SUMMARY:Pancakes in your Pajamas DESCRIPTION:Join us Sunday\, December 18th at 9:00 am for a fun morning of pancakes in your pajamas! Come in your pajamas and have a fun morning at W JC!! Religious School children will go directly to class following the pro gram.\n$10 per child\n\nRSVP: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/K-2-Panc akes-Pajamas-12-18-22 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/WJC-PancakesPjs.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1464@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221218T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221218T100000 DTSTAMP:20221113T202551Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sisterhood-mah-jong-pick-up-game/ SUMMARY:Sisterhood: Mah Jong Pick Up Game DESCRIPTION:Excellent\, interactive and fun instruction led by one of the f oremost Mah Jongg instructors for all those Sisters curious to learn this brain-stimulating game of luck and skill. For Mah Jongg mavens\, bring you r set and enjoy a game with your fellow sisters! Please e-mail thewjcsiste rhood@gmail.com to RSVP. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/WJC-Sisterhood-MahJonng2.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1512@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221218T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221218T113000 DTSTAMP:20221108T021358Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/hanukkah-mitzvah-holiday-card-making-f or-the-new-jewish-home/ SUMMARY:Hanukkah Mitzvah: Holiday Card Making for the New Jewish Home DESCRIPTION:Presented by Sisterhood\, SOJAC\, and WJC Teens\n\nJoin Sisterh ood to Celebrate Hanukkah with a mitzvah: Design Hanukkah cards for the re sidents of The New Jewish Home! We’ll supply all the crafts\, you supply the creativity and warm wishes! Teens and children are welcome to attend this feel-good + festive Sisterhood event! Meet us in the Activity Center. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /11/WJC-HolidayCardMaking.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1540@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221219T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221219T183000 DTSTAMP:20221205T175432Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/uja-shine-a-light-on-antisemitism/ SUMMARY:UJA: Shine a Light on Antisemitism DESCRIPTION:JOIN UJA IN TIMES SQUARE\n\nMonday\, December 19\, 2022 • 5:0 0 - 6:30 pm\nTimes Square - enter at Broadway and 47th Street\, New York C ity\n\nAntisemitism is intensifying. Our efforts to fight it must be even stronger.\n\nNearly one out of every four Jews in the U.S. experiences ant isemitism. It’s become normalized across our culture -- on social media\ , in pop culture and politics\, and on the streets.\n\nThis Hanukkah\, UJA is joining Shine A Light to dispel the darkness and to say: enough is eno ugh. In the heart of New York City\, we’ll publicly display our Jewish i dentity as we light the menorah together and raise awareness about antisem itism.\n\nWe hope you’ll participate in this national demonstration of J ewish pride -- with powerful messages from key city and state leaders and lively performances by Jewish musicians -- as we stand shoulder to should er with our greater community and allies.\n\nHighlights include:\n\n M.C. \, Ariel Elias\, comedian\n Performances by Nissim Black\; The Moshav Ban d\; David Herskowitz\, Miami Boys Choir alum and TikTok star\; and The Ram az Upper School Choir\n An appearance by Montana Tucker\, TikTok influenc er\n\nLearn more: https://shinealighton.com/event/nyc/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /12/WJC-UJA-ShineALight.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1516@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221220T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221220T180000 DTSTAMP:20221108T024706Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-teens-menorah-lighting-make-your-o wn-candles/ SUMMARY:WJC Teens: Menorah Lighting & Make Your Own Candles DESCRIPTION:Light up the night with WJC teens for a teen-only menorah light ing. Bring your best and brightest Hanukkah candles\, or make your own! Di nner from 6-6:30pm\, program from 6:30-8pm.\nActivity Center or Youth Loun ge ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /11/WJC-Teens-MenorahLIghting.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1527@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221224T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221224T110000 DTSTAMP:20221113T203633Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-126/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:It is Shabbat and Hanukkah! Come celebrate both with family and friends! Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for ou r Torah for Tots service. We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate Hanukkah and enjoy being together.  This program is geared towards ECC age childre n through Kindergarten. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1528@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221224T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221224T110000 DTSTAMP:20221113T203721Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-126/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join us Shabbat morning for Youth Services at WJC.  Parents ar e invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the childre n join together for Youth Services.   This program is geared towards chi ldren in 1st grade through 6th grade. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1529@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221231T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221231T110000 DTSTAMP:20221113T203909Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-127/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for o ur Torah for Tots service. We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendsh ip and enjoy learning about Shabbat.  This program is geared towards ECC age children through Kindergarten. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1530@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221231T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221231T110000 DTSTAMP:20221113T203955Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-127/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC.  Parents are invi ted to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the children join together for Youth Services.   This program is geared towards children in 1st grade through 6th grade. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1301@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230105T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230105T101500 DTSTAMP:20220725T161730Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shajam-sing-along-with-tkiya-5/ SUMMARY:ShaJam Sing Along with Tkiya DESCRIPTION:We invite little ones along with a grown up to join together wi th friends at WJC for our PJ Library program\, ShaJam!\n\nJoin us for a mu sic and movement Shabbat experience!\n\nOpen to children birth through pre -school age and their grown-ups.\n\nOur group meets on the first Thursday of each month from 9:30 to 10:15 am.\n\nFor more information\, please cont act Aleza Kulp at 914-698-2960 or educdir@wjcenter.org.\n\nThere is no cha rge for this program. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /04/WJC-ShabbatShajam-GEN.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1499@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230105T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230105T204500 DTSTAMP:20221208T013740Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rja-book-club-letters-to-my-palestinia n-neighbor-2023-01-05/ SUMMARY:RJA Book Club: Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor DESCRIPTION:Israel Discussion Task Force invites you to join us for the fir st book discussion in Rabbi Arnowitz's Book Club—Letters to My Palestini an Neighbor by Yossi Klein HaLevi.\nJoin us the following Thursday evening s virtually at 7:45pm on: 12/1\, 12/8\, 12/15\, 1/5\, 1/12\, 1/19\, 1/26\ , 2/2\, 2/9\, and 2/16.\n\nOne letter per week for ten weeks of discussion .\n\nZoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82437712351\n\nMeeting ID: 824 3 771 2351\n\nAbout the Book\nNew York Times bestseller\n\n"A profound and o riginal book\, the work of a gifted thinker."--Daphne Merkin\, The Wall St reet Journal\n\nAttempting to break the agonizing impasse between Israelis and Palestinians\, the Israeli commentator and award-winning author of Li ke Dreamers directly addresses his Palestinian neighbors in this taut and provocative book\, empathizing with Palestinian suffering and longing for reconciliation as he explores how the conflict looks through Israeli eyes. \n\nLetters to My Palestinian Neighbor is one Israeli’s powerful attempt to reach beyond the wall that separates Israelis and Palestinians and int o the hearts of "the enemy." In a series of letters\, Yossi Klein Halevi e xplains what motivated him to leave his native New York in his twenties an d move to Israel to participate in the drama of the renewal of a Jewish ho meland\, which he is committed to see succeed as a morally responsible\, d emocratic state in the Middle East.\n\nThis is the first attempt by an Isr aeli author to directly address his Palestinian neighbors and describe how the conflict appears through Israeli eyes. Halevi untangles the ideologic al and emotional knot that has defined the conflict for nearly a century. In lyrical\, evocative language\, he unravels the complex strands of faith \, pride\, anger and anguish he feels as a Jew living in Israel\, using hi story and personal experience as his guide.\n\nHalevi’s letters speak no t only to his Palestinian neighbor\, but to all concerned global citizens\ , helping us understand the painful choices confronting Israelis and Pales tinians that will ultimately help determine the fate of the region. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /11/WJC-RJA-BookClub.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1520@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230106T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230106T193000 DTSTAMP:20221113T200247Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rhythm-ruach-23/ SUMMARY:Rhythm & Ruach DESCRIPTION:7:30pm: Rhythm and Ruach\nThe hour-long service welcomes Shabba t\, where you can reflect on the week and connect with God and with each o ther. Led by our talented musical ensemble that encourages crowd participa tion\, R&\;R is a soulful space and the perfect way to enter into Shabb at. We welcome everyone to celebrate Shabbat with revitalizing music and s ong. Join us in person in the Activity Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /08/WJC-RhythmRuach2018.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1550@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230107T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230107T110000 DTSTAMP:20221220T025657Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-129/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for o ur Torah for Tots service. We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendsh ip and enjoy learning about Shabbat.  This program is geared towards ECC age children through Kindergarten. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1551@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230107T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230107T110000 DTSTAMP:20221220T025804Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-129/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC.  Parents are invi ted to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the children join together for Youth Services.   This program is geared towards children in 1st grade through 6th grade. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1348@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230108T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230108T110000 DTSTAMP:20220908T220426Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/learn-to-chant-torah-2023-01-08/ SUMMARY:Learn to Chant Torah DESCRIPTION:Ever wanted to learn to read Torah\, but didn’t know where to turn? Whether you’re a complete beginner\, or just want to brush up on your skills\, have we got a class for you! Come learn with Hazzan Ellen Ar ad in a fun\, informal environment. Start the New Year out by treating you rself to this important and very beautiful mitzvah!\n\nWe will meet Sunday s from 10-11am on these days:\nJanuary 8\nJanuary 22\nJanuary 29\nFebruary 5\nFebruary 12\n\nEmail cantorecg@wjcenter.org to register. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /09/WJC-ChantTorah.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1531@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230108T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230108T100000 DTSTAMP:20221127T233828Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/race-and-place/ SUMMARY:Race and Place DESCRIPTION:RACE AND PLACE:\nWHO: Award winning investigative reporter\, gu est Debra Kamin to speak to WJC community\nWHAT: A presentation and discus sion about Race and Place\, Part II (Part I was our exploration of slavery here in Mamaroneck Township)\nBlack homeowners facing racial discriminati on in appraisals is a theme Debra Kamin has followed for the past several years. Her NY TIMES pieces on this subject prompted a national conversatio n that led President Biden to create a task force on property appraisals.\ n\nKamin's work appears regularly in The New York Times\, The Wall Street Journal and other periodicals including Variety. For that publication she covered the culture and entertainment desk in Israel having lived there fo r close to a decade. She reports on topics as diverse as post genocide Rwa nda\, the successful treatment of Autism with Cannabis (the featured cover article in TIME\, Travel (Conde Nast magazine) Real Estate (you often see her byline when you read "the Hunt' in Sundays' Real Estate section! Her recent article (there will be copies for all) will help us look at systemi c racial injustice in housing\, what it looks like today and how it has an effect on us all no matter where or how we live.\n\nThe Q&\;A will be led by Joan Grangenois-Thomas\, community advocate\, founder of local Read /Talk/Act Book Group\, Port Chester Village Trustee and Deputy Director fo r U.S. Rep. Mondaire Jones.\n\nJoin us at WJC for a Sunday brunch in the A ctivity Center.\n\nIn honor of the upcoming Martin Luther King weekend we have an opportunity to learn and think about the history\, inequities\, an d still-existing racial discrimination and segregation in housing that run deep in Westchester and our nation. Housing was a crucial part of Kings v ision for economic justice\, and 53 years after his assassination his hope s for fair housing remains unfulfilled. Why? What are the mechanisms that make it so? And what can we do to help change it? Come learn\, find out an d be inspired in memory of Dr. King. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /11/WJC-RaceAndPlace.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1545@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230108T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230108T170000 DTSTAMP:20221214T030503Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/little-libraries-build-with-wjc-teens/ SUMMARY:Little Libraries Build with WJC Teens DESCRIPTION:Love libraries? Want to give back to your local community? Buil d “little libraries” with WJC Teens\, later to be donated with the Com munity Resource Center on Westchester streets for kids and teens to enjoy. Bring some gardening or work gloves with you for this program. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /12/WJCTeens-Library.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1544@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230110T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230110T180000 DTSTAMP:20221229T025621Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/prepare-for-mlk-day-with-wjc-teens/ SUMMARY:WJC Teens Pre-MLK Day Civil Rights Program DESCRIPTION:Prepare for MLK Day by coming together with WJC teens to explor e the Civil Rights Movement in the US\, and Jewish involvement in similar movements throughout history. This program will be led by our Teen Advisor \, AJ McCormick. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /12/WJC-TeensMLK-2.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1500@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230112T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230112T204500 DTSTAMP:20221208T013748Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rja-book-club-letters-to-my-palestinia n-neighbor-2023-01-12/ SUMMARY:RJA Book Club: Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor DESCRIPTION:Israel Discussion Task Force invites you to join us for the fir st book discussion in Rabbi Arnowitz's Book Club—Letters to My Palestini an Neighbor by Yossi Klein HaLevi.\nJoin us the following Thursday evening s virtually at 7:45pm on: 12/1\, 12/8\, 12/15\, 1/5\, 1/12\, 1/19\, 1/26\ , 2/2\, 2/9\, and 2/16.\n\nOne letter per week for ten weeks of discussion .\n\nZoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82437712351\n\nMeeting ID: 824 3 771 2351\n\nAbout the Book\nNew York Times bestseller\n\n"A profound and o riginal book\, the work of a gifted thinker."--Daphne Merkin\, The Wall St reet Journal\n\nAttempting to break the agonizing impasse between Israelis and Palestinians\, the Israeli commentator and award-winning author of Li ke Dreamers directly addresses his Palestinian neighbors in this taut and provocative book\, empathizing with Palestinian suffering and longing for reconciliation as he explores how the conflict looks through Israeli eyes. \n\nLetters to My Palestinian Neighbor is one Israeli’s powerful attempt to reach beyond the wall that separates Israelis and Palestinians and int o the hearts of "the enemy." In a series of letters\, Yossi Klein Halevi e xplains what motivated him to leave his native New York in his twenties an d move to Israel to participate in the drama of the renewal of a Jewish ho meland\, which he is committed to see succeed as a morally responsible\, d emocratic state in the Middle East.\n\nThis is the first attempt by an Isr aeli author to directly address his Palestinian neighbors and describe how the conflict appears through Israeli eyes. Halevi untangles the ideologic al and emotional knot that has defined the conflict for nearly a century. In lyrical\, evocative language\, he unravels the complex strands of faith \, pride\, anger and anguish he feels as a Jew living in Israel\, using hi story and personal experience as his guide.\n\nHalevi’s letters speak no t only to his Palestinian neighbor\, but to all concerned global citizens\ , helping us understand the painful choices confronting Israelis and Pales tinians that will ultimately help determine the fate of the region. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /11/WJC-RJA-BookClub.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1548@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230114T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230114T110000 DTSTAMP:20221220T025337Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-128/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Shabbat is here! We are so glad Shabbat is here! Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for our Torah for Tots service . We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendship and enjoy learning abo ut Shabbat.  This program is geared towards ECC age children through Kind ergarten. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1549@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230114T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230114T110000 DTSTAMP:20221220T025510Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-128/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join us Shabbat morning for Youth Services at WJC.  Parents ar e invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the childre n join together for Youth Services.   This program is geared towards chi ldren in 1st grade through 6th grade. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1543@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230115T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230115T120000 DTSTAMP:20221212T033652Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/fuller-center-project/ SUMMARY:Fuller Center Project DESCRIPTION:Help the Fuller Center repair and rebuild housing in our commun ity. Project for teens and adults ages 16 and up. Please wear hard rubber soles and bring a good attitude! No other experience necessary. Any questi ons or to RSVP\, please contact Eve Edelman Russ at eveedelmanruss@gmail.c om. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /12/WJC-FullerCenter.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1542@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230116T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230116T100000 DTSTAMP:20221212T033314Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/build-blizzard-boxes/ SUMMARY:Build "Blizzard Boxes" DESCRIPTION:Want to engage in a service project on Martin Luther King Day? We are partnering with the JCC Mid-Westchester and other local organizatio ns to build and decorate “Blizzard Boxes” (non-perishable meals) for f amilies in need during the cold\, winter months. The project is appropriat e for all ages.\n\nTwo sessions are available on January 16: 10:00-11:30am and 1:00-2:30pm. Each session can accommodate 50 volunteers. The program will be held at the JCC Mid-Westchester.\n\nPlease register in advance to avoid being closed out. You may register by sending an email to risas@opto nline.net with the session you’d like to attend (am or pm) and the numbe r of participants\, or you may register directly with the JCC at https://f orms.gle/NaBbaht3MDVM3YpGA.\n\nFor questions please contact Sarah Rosenwas ser at sarah.rosenwasser@gmail.com or Risa Seelenfreund at risas@optonline .net. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /12/WJC-BlizzardBoxes.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1466@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230118T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230118T190000 DTSTAMP:20221027T014217Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/psychology-for-everyday-life-the-power -of-acceptance/ SUMMARY:Psychology for Everyday Life: The Power of Acceptance DESCRIPTION:Larchmont Temple\, 75 Larchmont Avenue\, Larchmont\nPart two of a three part series: We all have things in life that we struggle to accep t. The passing of a loved one\, the gender identity of a child\, aging. Wh at choices do you have when you can't have what you want and there is noth ing you can do to change it? Join us as we consider acceptance as a practi ce and the opportunities it creates to transform ourselves\, our relations hips\, and our pain.\n\n\nAbout Alan and Katie\nAlan Dienstag\, Ph.D. and Katie Sawyer Ph.D. are the founders of the Parent Center\, a project of th e Larchmont Mamaroneck Community Counseling Center and psychologists in pr ivate practice. They have developed and presented workshops and public pre sentations in this community for 10 years on topics related to children\, adolescents\, parenting and mental health.\n\n"Alan and Katie bring their wealth of expertise\, real world experience\, and a dash of humor to every workshop. They make even the most challenging topics feel like a conversa tion with a friend - the kind of friend that gives the best advice and too ls!" ~Kerry (client and local parent)\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/WJC-PFEDL-PowerAcceptance.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1535@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230119T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230119T190000 DTSTAMP:20221208T040847Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/boundaries-and-belonging-creating-a-sy nagogue-community-of-meaning-2/ SUMMARY:Boundaries and Belonging: Creating A Synagogue Community of Meaning DESCRIPTION:Series: Boundaries and Belonging: Creating A Synagogue Communit y of Meaning\nIn our fragmented world\, how can the synagogue be a nexus o f community and connection? At a time of radical individuality\, what is t he value of communal life? How can we straddle the tension between nurturi ng a community of belonging with the need for boundaries? Who is an “ins ider” and who is an “outsider” in the modern American synagogue? Wha t are the obstacles to the inclusive\, pluralistic synagogue today?Join th e Shalom Hartman institute of North America for a community conversation t hat explores these questions that are vital to our Conservative synagogues in Westchester. Learn together with Hartman’s world-renowned scholars\, including (names and pics) Yehuda Kurtzer\, Mijal Bitton\, Justin Pines\, Lauren Berkun.\n\nLearn more and register at shalomhartman.org/boundaries belonging\n\nSession Two: Being On the Inside: Boundaries and Belonging\nM ijal Bitton\, January 19\, 2023\nThis session explores the tensions betwee n creating communities belonging that are still boundaried. In a membershi p model community\, what does it mean to belong? How do we navigate the te nsions between building communities that are inclusive and preserving a co re set of commitments that may serve to exclude? How do we create space fo r a plurality of views on Israel and American politics? What moral issues arise as a result of defining communal boundaries\, intentionally or unint entionally\, that exclude some groups or individuals?\n\nSession Three: Th inking beyond Interfaith: New Models for Jewish Community\nJustin Pines\, February 7\, 2023\nFor a long time\, anxiety about intermarriage represent ed a set of concerns about Jewish continuity. Though many of these concern s no longer reflect the reality of Jewish American life\, many synagogues are concerned about educating their congregants to live knowledgeable\, me aningful Jewish lives. How do we think beyond categories of Jew versus non -Jew? How can we imagine new models of community?\n\nSession Four: Boundar ies and Belonging: Creating A Synagogue Community of Meaning\nLauren Berku n\, March 14\, 2023\nGiven the questions and tensions we’ve explored ove r the course of the past three sessions\, how do we build and nourish syna gogues that reflect our highest aspirations for Jewish life and community? How can synagogues embody the richest possibilities for flourishing Jewis h life in the 21st century? ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /11/Social-Media-SHI_Boundaries_r4_1080x1080-V2.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1363@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230119T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230119T194500 DTSTAMP:20221114T143503Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/dodgeball/ SUMMARY:Dodgeball DESCRIPTION:WJC Brotherhood Dodgeball in the gym. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/WJC-Brotherhood-Dodgeball.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1558@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230120T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230120T104500 DTSTAMP:20221220T032515Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/jewish-mindfulness-in-nature-series-20 23-01-20/ SUMMARY:Jewish Mindfulness In Nature Series DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the splendor of nature in winter with Sisterhood. Joi n us for our five part Wintertime Jewish Mindfulness in Nature series ever y Friday from January 20-February 17\, 9:30am-10:45am. Congregate in our w arm community experiencing resilience within through the chill of winter. Our theme during this 5 session course will be finding shalom within our S habbat. Come as you are and leave each session with a greater sense of eas e\, peace and joy. This program is free and available exclusively to all S isterhood members. Anyone can be a Sister! Simply send $36 to the WJC Sist erhood to join.\n\nPlease register for this course by January 15\, 2023\, to receive important details for the course. Email thewjcsisterhood@gmail. com to register or inquire further. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /12/WJC-Sisterhood-JewishMindfulnessNature.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1406@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230120T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230120T173000 DTSTAMP:20230111T172750Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/ecc-community-shabbat-service-4/ SUMMARY:ECC Community Shabbat Service DESCRIPTION:Young children and their grown ups are invited to share in a so ng-filled and joyous welcoming of Shabbat with the WJC clergy! Join us for dinner afterwards.\n\nCommunity Shabbat Dinner: $18.00 per adult\, $10.00 per child\, $60 per family (max).\n\nRSVP: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com /form/rhythm--ruach-January-20-2023.html\n\nUpcoming Dates:\n\nFriday\, Ma rch 3\, 2023\nFriday\, April 21 2023\nFriday\, May 19 2023\nFriday\, June 9 2023 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/WJC-ECC-ShabbatDinner.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1519@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230120T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230120T190000 DTSTAMP:20230111T172910Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rhythm-ruach-22/ SUMMARY:Rhythm & Ruach DESCRIPTION:6:00pm Community Shabbat Dinner: $18.00 per adult\, $10.00 per child\, $60 per family (max).\n\nRSVP: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form /rhythm–ruach-January-20-2023.html\n\n7:00pm: Rhythm and Ruach\nThe hour -long service welcomes Shabbat\, where you can reflect on the week and con nect with God and with each other. Led by our talented musical ensemble th at encourages crowd participation\, R&\;R is a soulful space and the pe rfect way to enter into Shabbat. We welcome everyone to celebrate Shabbat with revitalizing music and song. Join us in person in the Activity Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /08/WJC-RhythmRuach2018.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1533@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230120T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230120T200000 DTSTAMP:20230111T172927Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/panel-reflections-on-interfaith-clergy -visit-to-israel/ SUMMARY:Panel: Reflections on Interfaith Clergy Visit to Israel DESCRIPTION:This past spring\, Rabbi Arnowitz participated in a special vis it to Israel with Westchester clergy of several religious traditions\, spo nsored by UJA/Federation and the Westchester Jewish Council. Come hear the m speak about their trip and the experience of visiting Israel from their diverse perspectives.\n\nPanelists include:\nReverend Erwin Lee Trollinger \, Jr.\, M. Th.\, Calvary Baptist Church\, White Plains\nThe Rev. Jennifer Brown\, Associate Rector\, Christ Church Bronxville\nFather Kevin Veiting er\, Rector\, All Saints' Church\, Briarcliff Manor\nRabbi Jeffrey Arnowit z ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /11/WJC-InterfaithClergyIsraelPanel.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1552@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230121T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230121T101500 DTSTAMP:20221220T025934Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-130/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:We invite WJC children in 1st – 6th grade to join us for lear ning\, Tefillot and various activities. On this Shabbat\, we will begin at 10:15 am joining the congregation for the Torah Service. At approximately 10:45 am we will join together in the chapel for Tefillot and a discussio n on the Torah service. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1553@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230121T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230121T110000 DTSTAMP:20221220T030102Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-130/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for o ur Torah for Tots service. We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendsh ip and enjoy learning about Shabbat.  This program is geared towards ECC age children through Kindergarten. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1295@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230121T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230121T193000 DTSTAMP:20230110T205704Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sisterhood-brotherhood-adult-game-nigh t/ SUMMARY:Games and Guac DESCRIPTION:Games and Guac! Adult Game Night is back and the stakes are eve n higher! Join us for a night of great food\, drinks\, fun\, and cheer!\n\ n$25 per person in advance or $36 at the door.\n\nWe'll meet in the WJC Gy m.\n\nReserve your spot: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/sbgame.html ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /07/WJC-GamesGuac2-1.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1350@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230122T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230122T110000 DTSTAMP:20220908T220426Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/learn-to-chant-torah-2023-01-22/ SUMMARY:Learn to Chant Torah DESCRIPTION:Ever wanted to learn to read Torah\, but didn’t know where to turn? Whether you’re a complete beginner\, or just want to brush up on your skills\, have we got a class for you! Come learn with Hazzan Ellen Ar ad in a fun\, informal environment. Start the New Year out by treating you rself to this important and very beautiful mitzvah!\n\nWe will meet Sunday s from 10-11am on these days:\nJanuary 8\nJanuary 22\nJanuary 29\nFebruary 5\nFebruary 12\n\nEmail cantorecg@wjcenter.org to register. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /09/WJC-ChantTorah.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1532@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230122T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230122T120000 DTSTAMP:20221129T170819Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/lets-play-gaga-3rd-6th-grade/ SUMMARY:Let's Play Gaga! (3rd – 6th grade) DESCRIPTION:Imagine a large gaga pit in the WJC gym! On Sunday\, January 22 nd we invite WCJ children in 3rd – 6th grade for some gaga fun! Followin g a pasta lunch staff members from Fenom Fitness will lead us in our games ! $15 per child\n\nRSVP: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/youth-event-l ets-play-gaga.html ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /11/WJC-Gaga-1.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1546@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230124T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230124T180000 DTSTAMP:20221214T031114Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-teens-what-kind-of-citizen-are-you / SUMMARY:WJC Teens: What Kind of Citizen Are You? DESCRIPTION:Join WJC Teens for a night of games and conversation about righ ts\, responsibilities\, and citizenship. WJC’s Teen ShinShin\, Gil Avida n\, will be leading Kaffe Dilemma! (Don’t know what that is? Come join u s and find out!) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /12/iStock-1357830750.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1368@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230126T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230126T110000 DTSTAMP:20221003T014555Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/cooking-for-hope-20/ SUMMARY:Cooking for Hope DESCRIPTION:We continue to prepare meals for HOPE Soup Kitchen. Drop off is at 35 Forest Park Avenue in Larchmont. 9-11 am but can be flexible if nee ded. Please drop the\nfood at the patio door\, by the driveway. The reques t is for lasagna made with meat (or plant-based beef)\, vegetables and des sert.\nTo RSVP or any questions\, please contact sklevy8@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /12/WJC-CookingforHope.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1502@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230126T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230126T204500 DTSTAMP:20221208T013802Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rja-book-club-letters-to-my-palestinia n-neighbor-2023-01-26/ SUMMARY:RJA Book Club: Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor DESCRIPTION:Israel Discussion Task Force invites you to join us for the fir st book discussion in Rabbi Arnowitz's Book Club—Letters to My Palestini an Neighbor by Yossi Klein HaLevi.\nJoin us the following Thursday evening s virtually at 7:45pm on:12/1\, 12/8\, 12/15\, 1/5\, 1/12\, 1/19\, 1/26\, 2/2\, 2/9\, and 2/16.\n\nOne letter per week for ten weeks of discussion.\ n\nZoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82437712351\n\nMeeting ID: 824 377 1 2351\n\nAbout the Book\nNew York Times bestseller\n\n"A profound and ori ginal book\, the work of a gifted thinker."--Daphne Merkin\, The Wall Stre et Journal\n\nAttempting to break the agonizing impasse between Israelis a nd Palestinians\, the Israeli commentator and award-winning author of Like Dreamers directly addresses his Palestinian neighbors in this taut and pr ovocative book\, empathizing with Palestinian suffering and longing for re conciliation as he explores how the conflict looks through Israeli eyes.\n \nLetters to My Palestinian Neighbor is one Israeli’s powerful attempt t o reach beyond the wall that separates Israelis and Palestinians and into the hearts of "the enemy." In a series of letters\, Yossi Klein Halevi exp lains what motivated him to leave his native New York in his twenties and move to Israel to participate in the drama of the renewal of a Jewish home land\, which he is committed to see succeed as a morally responsible\, dem ocratic state in the Middle East.\n\nThis is the first attempt by an Israe li author to directly address his Palestinian neighbors and describe how t he conflict appears through Israeli eyes. Halevi untangles the ideological and emotional knot that has defined the conflict for nearly a century. In lyrical\, evocative language\, he unravels the complex strands of faith\, pride\, anger and anguish he feels as a Jew living in Israel\, using hist ory and personal experience as his guide.\n\nHalevi’s letters speak not only to his Palestinian neighbor\, but to all concerned global citizens\, helping us understand the painful choices confronting Israelis and Palesti nians that will ultimately help determine the fate of the region. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /11/WJC-RJA-BookClub.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1559@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230127T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230127T104500 DTSTAMP:20221220T032515Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/jewish-mindfulness-in-nature-series-20 23-01-27/ SUMMARY:Jewish Mindfulness In Nature Series DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the splendor of nature in winter with Sisterhood. Joi n us for our five part Wintertime Jewish Mindfulness in Nature series ever y Friday from January 20-February 17\, 9:30am-10:45am. Congregate in our w arm community experiencing resilience within through the chill of winter. Our theme during this 5 session course will be finding shalom within our S habbat. Come as you are and leave each session with a greater sense of eas e\, peace and joy. This program is free and available exclusively to all S isterhood members. Anyone can be a Sister! Simply send $36 to the WJC Sist erhood to join.\n\nPlease register for this course by January 15\, 2023\, to receive important details for the course. Email thewjcsisterhood@gmail. com to register or inquire further. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /12/WJC-Sisterhood-JewishMindfulnessNature.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1457@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230128T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230128T111500 DTSTAMP:20221113T200542Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/simple-and-soulful-11/ SUMMARY:Simple and Soulful DESCRIPTION:Let your spirit soar as we journey through an abbreviated Shabb at morning service. This 90-minute service includes group prayer and singi ng accompanied by instruments\, silence for personal reflection and an int eractive exploration and interpretation of the week’s Torah portion. Fre quent comments and questions encourage us to reflect on ourselves and find personal meaning in age-old prayers. We especially welcome those with chi ldren in the 3rd grade and older to attend as a family. Join the rest of t he WJC community for a concluding activity together\, Kiddush and time to schmooze. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2017 /11/WJC-SimpleAndSoulful.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1554@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230128T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230128T110000 DTSTAMP:20221220T030218Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-131/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:What do you like about Shabbat? Is it the challah\, the candles ticks or the grape juice? Come share what your family loves about Shabbat! Children along with their grown up are invited to join together as we sin g songs\, dance with the Torah\, clap hands and enjoy learning about Shabb at. Following our service\, we encourage everyone to join us for a Kiddush lunch with the congregation. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1555@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230128T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230128T110000 DTSTAMP:20221220T030332Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-131/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC.  Parents are invi ted to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the children join together for Youth Services.   This program is geared towards children in 1st grade through 6th grade. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1572@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230128T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230128T190000 DTSTAMP:20230127T152534Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/teen-movie-night/ SUMMARY:Teen Movie Night DESCRIPTION:Join WJC teens for snacks\, drinks\, and a movie of your choice ! Send us your favorite movie ideas! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /01/WJC-TeenMovieNight.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1351@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230129T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230129T110000 DTSTAMP:20220908T220426Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/learn-to-chant-torah-2023-01-29/ SUMMARY:Learn to Chant Torah DESCRIPTION:Ever wanted to learn to read Torah\, but didn’t know where to turn? Whether you’re a complete beginner\, or just want to brush up on your skills\, have we got a class for you! Come learn with Hazzan Ellen Ar ad in a fun\, informal environment. Start the New Year out by treating you rself to this important and very beautiful mitzvah!\n\nWe will meet Sunday s from 10-11am on these days:\nJanuary 8\nJanuary 22\nJanuary 29\nFebruary 5\nFebruary 12\n\nEmail cantorecg@wjcenter.org to register. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /09/WJC-ChantTorah.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1262@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230129T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230129T120000 DTSTAMP:20220719T184551Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/pj-library-story-time-and-sing-along-1 5/ SUMMARY:PJ Library Story Time and Sing Along DESCRIPTION:Please join us at WJC for our PJ Library Story Time and Sing-Al ong. All children and their grownups are welcome to join us for stories\, music\, and movement (ideal for pre-schoolers and younger)!\n\nFor more in formation and to RSVP please contact Aleza Kulp at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /01/WJC-PJStoryTime.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1541@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230129T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230129T190000 DTSTAMP:20221212T022758Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/renewal-8/ SUMMARY:Renewal DESCRIPTION:Please join Randy\, Seth\, Sara and Nadav as they ring in a new year of Renewal. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /08/WJC-RenewalService-REV2.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1299@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230202T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230202T101500 DTSTAMP:20220725T161604Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shajam-sing-along-with-tkiya-3/ SUMMARY:ShaJam Sing Along with Tkiya DESCRIPTION:We invite little ones along with a grown up to join together wi th friends at WJC for our PJ Library program\, ShaJam!\n\nJoin us for a mu sic and movement Shabbat experience!\n\nOpen to children birth through pre -school age and their grown-ups.\n\nOur group meets on the first Thursday of each month from 9:30 to 10:15 am.\n\nFor more information\, please cont act Aleza Kulp at 914-698-2960 or educdir@wjcenter.org.\n\nThere is no cha rge for this program. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /04/WJC-ShabbatShajam-GEN.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1503@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230202T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230202T204500 DTSTAMP:20221208T013809Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rja-book-club-letters-to-my-palestinia n-neighbor-2023-02-02/ SUMMARY:RJA Book Club: Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor DESCRIPTION:Israel Discussion Task Force invites you to join us for the fir st book discussion in Rabbi Arnowitz's Book Club—Letters to My Palestini an Neighbor by Yossi Klein HaLevi.\nJoin us the following Thursday evening s virtually at 7:45pm on: 12/1\, 12/8\, 12/15\, 1/5\, 1/12\, 1/19\, 1/26\ , 2/2\, 2/9\, and 2/16.\n\nOne letter per week for ten weeks of discussion .\n\nZoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82437712351\n\nMeeting ID: 824 3 771 2351\n\nAbout the Book\nNew York Times bestseller\n\n"A profound and o riginal book\, the work of a gifted thinker."--Daphne Merkin\, The Wall St reet Journal\n\nAttempting to break the agonizing impasse between Israelis and Palestinians\, the Israeli commentator and award-winning author of Li ke Dreamers directly addresses his Palestinian neighbors in this taut and provocative book\, empathizing with Palestinian suffering and longing for reconciliation as he explores how the conflict looks through Israeli eyes. \n\nLetters to My Palestinian Neighbor is one Israeli’s powerful attempt to reach beyond the wall that separates Israelis and Palestinians and int o the hearts of "the enemy." In a series of letters\, Yossi Klein Halevi e xplains what motivated him to leave his native New York in his twenties an d move to Israel to participate in the drama of the renewal of a Jewish ho meland\, which he is committed to see succeed as a morally responsible\, d emocratic state in the Middle East.\n\nThis is the first attempt by an Isr aeli author to directly address his Palestinian neighbors and describe how the conflict appears through Israeli eyes. Halevi untangles the ideologic al and emotional knot that has defined the conflict for nearly a century. In lyrical\, evocative language\, he unravels the complex strands of faith \, pride\, anger and anguish he feels as a Jew living in Israel\, using hi story and personal experience as his guide.\n\nHalevi’s letters speak no t only to his Palestinian neighbor\, but to all concerned global citizens\ , helping us understand the painful choices confronting Israelis and Pales tinians that will ultimately help determine the fate of the region. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /11/WJC-RJA-BookClub.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1560@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230203T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230203T104500 DTSTAMP:20221220T032515Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/jewish-mindfulness-in-nature-series-20 23-02-03/ SUMMARY:Jewish Mindfulness In Nature Series DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the splendor of nature in winter with Sisterhood. Joi n us for our five part Wintertime Jewish Mindfulness in Nature series ever y Friday from January 20-February 17\, 9:30am-10:45am. Congregate in our w arm community experiencing resilience within through the chill of winter. Our theme during this 5 session course will be finding shalom within our S habbat. Come as you are and leave each session with a greater sense of eas e\, peace and joy. This program is free and available exclusively to all S isterhood members. Anyone can be a Sister! Simply send $36 to the WJC Sist erhood to join.\n\nPlease register for this course by January 15\, 2023\, to receive important details for the course. Email thewjcsisterhood@gmail. com to register or inquire further. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /12/WJC-Sisterhood-JewishMindfulnessNature.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1569@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230204T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230204T090000 DTSTAMP:20230202T213146Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/refugee-shabbat-2/ SUMMARY:Refugee Shabbat DESCRIPTION:WJC's Refugee Shabbat supports a broader\, global effort spearh eaded by HIAS and WJCI. This annual initiative is an opportunity to learn about the experiences of refugees—during our hosted event\, you will hea r from our new neighbor from the Ukraine—as well as the vital and powerf ul refugee resettlement work of these organizations.\nAbout HIAS and WJCI' s Annual Refugee Shabbat\n\nThis past year our hearts swelled at the massi ve global effort to evacuate and find safe homes for refugees\, including Ukrainians\, Afghans\, Venezuelans\, and Haitians fleeing for their lives. Our hearts broke hearing these people's stories\, forced to leave their h omes due to the threat of danger\, and turned away at border crossings wor ldwide. This year\, Refugee Shabbat 2023\, powered by HIAS\, will take pla ce on February 3-4 on a global scale and will provide each of us with a si gnificant opportunity to reaffirm our support for refugees\, asylum seeker s\, and all immigrants looking for safety and a warm welcome in their new homes. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /02/WJC-RefugeeShabbat.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1573@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230204T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230204T110000 DTSTAMP:20230130T025541Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-132/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:What do you like about Shabbat? Is it the challah\, the candles ticks or the grape juice? Come share what your family loves about Shabbat! Children along with their grown up are invited to join together as we sin g songs\, dance with the Torah\, clap hands and enjoy learning about Shabb at. Following our service\, we encourage everyone to join us for a Kiddush lunch with the congregation. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1577@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230204T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230204T110000 DTSTAMP:20230130T031226Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-132/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC.  Parents are invi ted to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the children join together for Youth Services.   This program is geared towards children in 1st grade through 6th grade. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1538@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230204T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230204T203000 DTSTAMP:20221129T200131Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/k-6th-movie-night-at-wjc/ SUMMARY:K-6th Grade Movie Night at WJC DESCRIPTION:WJC kids in Kindergarten through 6th grade are invited to join together for dinner and a movie. There will be a pizza dinner followed by a choice of age appropriate movies in the WJC Activity Center and Library. $25 per child\n\nRSVP: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/youth-event-k- 6th-grade-game--movie-night--February-4.html ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /11/WJC-MovieNight.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1352@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230205T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230205T110000 DTSTAMP:20220908T220426Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/learn-to-chant-torah-2023-02-05/ SUMMARY:Learn to Chant Torah DESCRIPTION:Ever wanted to learn to read Torah\, but didn’t know where to turn? Whether you’re a complete beginner\, or just want to brush up on your skills\, have we got a class for you! Come learn with Hazzan Ellen Ar ad in a fun\, informal environment. Start the New Year out by treating you rself to this important and very beautiful mitzvah!\n\nWe will meet Sunday s from 10-11am on these days:\nJanuary 8\nJanuary 22\nJanuary 29\nFebruary 5\nFebruary 12\n\nEmail cantorecg@wjcenter.org to register. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /09/WJC-ChantTorah.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1565@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230205T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230205T100000 DTSTAMP:20230203T150934Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sisterhood-mahjong/ SUMMARY:Sisterhood MahJong DESCRIPTION:Join us for MahJong from 10:00 - 12:00 in the WJC Library. All levels welcome! If you have a set or a card\, please bring it!\nRSVP to ki mberlyslangus@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /01/WJC-Sisterhood-MahJonng2.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1547@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230205T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230205T160000 DTSTAMP:20221214T210620Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/tu-bshevat-seder/ SUMMARY:Tu B'Shevat Seder DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Tu B'Shevat! Participate in a Tu B'Shevat Seder with Cantor Goldberg in the Activity Center\, a tree identification walk around the WJC grounds\, and a family activity. To participate\, please RSVP to wjcgreencommittee@gmail.com by January 29.\nSponsored by the Green Committ ee. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /12/WJC-TuBShevatSeder.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1599@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230206T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230206T194500 DTSTAMP:20230206T190959Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/night-of-learning-inclusion/ SUMMARY:Night of Learning: Inclusion DESCRIPTION:The Spiritual Life Committee invites the congregation to a nigh t of learning both in-person in the Activity Center and on Zoom (Passcode: 248748). This session is open to the entire community and everyone is war mly invited to attend! We are excited to have our clergy teach on the them e of “Inclusion”:\n\n Rabbi Arnowitz: "I am Slow of Speech and Slow o f Tongue" - From Moses to today\, a Jewish approach to radical inclusion a nd activation of those with physical and mental disabilities.\n Rabbi Dal ton: "Come and learn: great is human dignity..." Being your full self and LGBTQ+ Jewish community\n Cantor Goldberg: The Ideas of Inclusion and Exc lusion in Historic Jewish Sources\n\nZoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89564 851117?pwd=b1Fva2NlRDZ5SndXS0xqYVhVZDQvQT09\nPasscode: 248748 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /01/WJC-NightInclusion.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1600@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230207T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230207T200000 DTSTAMP:20230130T174548Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-teens-israeli-humor-night/ SUMMARY:WJC Teens: Israeli Humor Night DESCRIPTION:In this program\, the Teens will explore different aspects of I sraeli humor—anti-jokes\, ironic\, political\, ethnic\, etc. We'll have a good laugh and learn more about Israeli culture! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /01/WJC-Teens-IsraeliHumorNight.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1504@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230209T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230209T204500 DTSTAMP:20221208T013816Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rja-book-club-letters-to-my-palestinia n-neighbor-2023-02-09/ SUMMARY:RJA Book Club: Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor DESCRIPTION:Israel Discussion Task Force invites you to join us for the fir st book discussion in Rabbi Arnowitz's Book Club—Letters to My Palestini an Neighbor by Yossi Klein HaLevi.\nJoin us the following Thursday evening s virtually at 7:45pm on: 12/1\, 12/8\, 12/15\, 1/5\, 1/12\, 1/19\, 1/26\ , 2/2\, 2/9\, and 2/16.\n\nOne letter per week for ten weeks of discussion .\n\nZoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82437712351\n\nMeeting ID: 824 3 771 2351\n\nAbout the Book\nNew York Times bestseller\n\n"A profound and o riginal book\, the work of a gifted thinker."--Daphne Merkin\, The Wall St reet Journal\n\nAttempting to break the agonizing impasse between Israelis and Palestinians\, the Israeli commentator and award-winning author of Li ke Dreamers directly addresses his Palestinian neighbors in this taut and provocative book\, empathizing with Palestinian suffering and longing for reconciliation as he explores how the conflict looks through Israeli eyes. \n\nLetters to My Palestinian Neighbor is one Israeli’s powerful attempt to reach beyond the wall that separates Israelis and Palestinians and int o the hearts of "the enemy." In a series of letters\, Yossi Klein Halevi e xplains what motivated him to leave his native New York in his twenties an d move to Israel to participate in the drama of the renewal of a Jewish ho meland\, which he is committed to see succeed as a morally responsible\, d emocratic state in the Middle East.\n\nThis is the first attempt by an Isr aeli author to directly address his Palestinian neighbors and describe how the conflict appears through Israeli eyes. Halevi untangles the ideologic al and emotional knot that has defined the conflict for nearly a century. In lyrical\, evocative language\, he unravels the complex strands of faith \, pride\, anger and anguish he feels as a Jew living in Israel\, using hi story and personal experience as his guide.\n\nHalevi’s letters speak no t only to his Palestinian neighbor\, but to all concerned global citizens\ , helping us understand the painful choices confronting Israelis and Pales tinians that will ultimately help determine the fate of the region. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /11/WJC-RJA-BookClub.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1561@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230210T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230210T104500 DTSTAMP:20221220T032515Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/jewish-mindfulness-in-nature-series-20 23-02-10/ SUMMARY:Jewish Mindfulness In Nature Series DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the splendor of nature in winter with Sisterhood. Joi n us for our five part Wintertime Jewish Mindfulness in Nature series ever y Friday from January 20-February 17\, 9:30am-10:45am. Congregate in our w arm community experiencing resilience within through the chill of winter. Our theme during this 5 session course will be finding shalom within our S habbat. Come as you are and leave each session with a greater sense of eas e\, peace and joy. This program is free and available exclusively to all S isterhood members. Anyone can be a Sister! Simply send $36 to the WJC Sist erhood to join.\n\nPlease register for this course by January 15\, 2023\, to receive important details for the course. Email thewjcsisterhood@gmail. com to register or inquire further. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /12/WJC-Sisterhood-JewishMindfulnessNature.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1398@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230211T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230211T100000 DTSTAMP:20230125T155602Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shabbat-yoga-17/ SUMMARY:Shabbat Yoga DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to gather in the Activity Center Saturday at 10 :00am to deepen our understanding of Jewish spirituality through the pract ice of yoga. Please welcome Irrit Dweck and returning instructor\, Robin W ald\, as they lead us in inspiring infusions of Jewish wisdom\, yoga and m ovement\, meditation and relaxation. Our schedule is as follows:\nFebruary 11\, 2023 - Robin Wald\nMarch 18\, 2023 - Robin Wald\nApril 1\, 2023 - Ir rit Dweck\nApril 22\, 2023 - Robin Wald\nJune 3\, 2023  - Irrit Dweck\nRo bin Wald is a Jewish educator who has been teaching Jewish yoga and medita tion for adults\, teens\, and children at synagogues and religious schools in Westchester since 2005. She integrates the wisdom of Torah\, Tanach\, kabbalah/mysticism\, Pirke Avot\, and Mussar with the embodied physical an d spiritual practices of yoga and meditation.\n\nIrrit Dweck teaches Arabi c and Spanish at SAR High School and Yoga to adults and teens. In her clas ses\, she explores a connection to breathe through movement and a philosop hical theme.\n\nWhether you are a beginner or an experienced yogi\, please join us. Social distancing rules will be followed. Irrit and Robin are va ccinated\, and anyone who is unvaccinated will be required to wear a mask. Please bring your own mat and water bottle. Blocks are optional. We great ly look forward to practicing yoga together again! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019 /09/WJC_ShabbatYoga.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1578@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230211T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230211T101500 DTSTAMP:20230130T031540Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-133/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:We invite WJC children in 1st – 6th grade to join us for lear ning\, Tefillot and various activities. On this Shabbat\, we will begin at 10:15 am joining the congregation for the Torah Service. At approximately 10:45 am we will join together in the chapel for Tefillot and a discussio n on the Torah service. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1574@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230211T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230211T110000 DTSTAMP:20230130T025952Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-133/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for o ur Torah for Tots service. We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendsh ip and enjoy learning about Shabbat.  This program is geared towards ECC age children through Kindergarten. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1556@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230211T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230211T190000 DTSTAMP:20221220T030950Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/havdalah-dance-party-7/ SUMMARY:Havdalah Dance Party DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate Havdalah with live music\, song\, and dance led by world-renowned choreographer Shmulik Gov Ari. Starting at 7:00pm with s ome beginner dancing\, 8:15 for\nHavdalah and singalong followed by more d ancing until 10:00pm. Light refreshments will be served. The cost is $20 p er adult\; kids and teens are free.\n\nRSVP to lalpertesq@aol.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /12/WJC-HavdalahDanceParty.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1568@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230212T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230212T090000 DTSTAMP:20230131T202607Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/world-wide-wrap/ SUMMARY:World Wide Wrap DESCRIPTION:Wrap tefillin and learn from others about their Jewish journey. End with a fabulous brunch.\n9:00am-10:00am: Morning service in the sanct uary with extra tefillin to wear and folks available to help instruct. All students and parents are encouraged to have an experience with this uniqu e Jewish ritual!\n\n10:00am-11:00am: Join us for a magnificent brunch and presentations by:\n\nTami Arnowitz and Evan Levy: Our Tefillin Journey\nHe ar from two people who didn’t necessarily grow up wearing tefillin as th ey tell their tale of how the mitzvah of tefillin became important to them . These aren’t only stories about tefillin\; they are about connecting t o community\, Torah\, and God in a way that could be accessible to anyone. \n\nRabbi Dan Wigodsky: Meet the Sofer\nMeet Rabbi Dan Wigodsky\, a Sofer Stam (trained scribe for the writing of Torah scrolls\, tefillin scrolls\, and mezuzot). Learn about his journey from Conservative Rabbi to Jewish s cribe\, as well as about the traditional Jewish scribal arts You’ll have the opportunity to ask your questions about these most sacred Jewish obje cts\, how they are made\, and why it matters. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /01/WJC-WorldWideWrap2023.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1353@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230212T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230212T110000 DTSTAMP:20220908T220426Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/learn-to-chant-torah-2023-02-12/ SUMMARY:Learn to Chant Torah DESCRIPTION:Ever wanted to learn to read Torah\, but didn’t know where to turn? Whether you’re a complete beginner\, or just want to brush up on your skills\, have we got a class for you! Come learn with Hazzan Ellen Ar ad in a fun\, informal environment. Start the New Year out by treating you rself to this important and very beautiful mitzvah!\n\nWe will meet Sunday s from 10-11am on these days:\nJanuary 8\nJanuary 22\nJanuary 29\nFebruary 5\nFebruary 12\n\nEmail cantorecg@wjcenter.org to register. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /09/WJC-ChantTorah.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1564@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230213T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230213T194500 DTSTAMP:20230104T031919Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sisterhood-scented-candle-making/ SUMMARY:Sisterhood Scented Candle Making DESCRIPTION:Bringing light into our Rosh Chodesh!\nBring light into our win ter Rosh Chodesh with Jill Staffin\, artisan and creator of Larchmont Loca l’s Copper Faucet Soap Co. Jill will guide us in creating unique scented candles to take home to bring light and warmth into our upcoming winter R osh Chodesh.\n\nMax 24 participants\, please register by February 6 to the wjcsisterhood@gmail.com. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /01/WJC-Sisterhood-Candlemaking.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1608@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230214T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230214T200000 DTSTAMP:20230203T151553Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/veahavta-lreecha-kamocha-with-wjc-teen s/ SUMMARY:Ve'ahavta L'Re'echa Kamocha with WJC Teens DESCRIPTION:Ve'ahavta L'Re'echa Kamocha! Love Your Neighbor As Yourself wit h WJC teens as we cook together for those in our community in need of a de licious meal.  Dinner from 6-6:30pm\, program from 6:30-8pm. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /02/WJC-teens-loveneighbor.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1536@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230214T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230214T190000 DTSTAMP:20230202T023518Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/boundaries-and-belonging-creating-a-sy nagogue-community-of-meaning-3/ SUMMARY:Boundaries and Belonging: Creating A Synagogue Community of Meaning DESCRIPTION:Series: Boundaries and Belonging: Creating A Synagogue Communit y of Meaning\nIn our fragmented world\, how can the synagogue be a nexus o f community and connection? At a time of radical individuality\, what is t he value of communal life? How can we straddle the tension between nurturi ng a community of belonging with the need for boundaries? Who is an “ins ider” and who is an “outsider” in the modern American synagogue? Wha t are the obstacles to the inclusive\, pluralistic synagogue today?Join th e Shalom Hartman institute of North America for a community conversation t hat explores these questions that are vital to our Conservative synagogues in Westchester. Learn together with Hartman’s world-renowned scholars\, including (names and pics) Yehuda Kurtzer\, Mijal Bitton\, Justin Pines\, Lauren Berkun.\n\nLearn more and register at shalomhartman.org/boundaries belonging\n\nSession Three: Thinking beyond Interfaith: New Models for Jew ish Community\nJustin Pines\, February 14\, 2023\nFor a long time\, anxiet y about intermarriage represented a set of concerns about Jewish continuit y. Though many of these concerns no longer reflect the reality of Jewish A merican life\, many synagogues are concerned about educating their congreg ants to live knowledgeable\, meaningful Jewish lives. How do we think beyo nd categories of Jew versus non-Jew? How can we imagine new models of comm unity?\n\nSession Four: Boundaries and Belonging: Creating A Synagogue Com munity of Meaning\nLauren Berkun\, March 14\, 2023\nGiven the questions an d tensions we’ve explored over the course of the past three sessions\, h ow do we build and nourish synagogues that reflect our highest aspirations for Jewish life and community? How can synagogues embody the richest poss ibilities for flourishing Jewish life in the 21st century? ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /11/Social-Media-SHI_Boundaries_r4_1080x1080-V2.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1607@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20230215 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20230325 DTSTAMP:20230216T145235Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/project-ezra-passover-drives-funds-and -dessert/ SUMMARY:Project Ezra Passover Drives: Funds and Dessert DESCRIPTION:The Project Ezra Passover Funds and Sweets Drive is here! Make Passover 2023 a “Zissen Pesach\,” a Sweet Passover\, for the elders of Project Ezra.\nWJC is collecting two different things for the often frail and needy elders of Project Ezra on the Lower East Side:\n\n1. We are ask ing you to donate generously to Project Ezra. These funds will be distribu ted to the elders by checks which they use to purchase the Passover foods they need and want. Send your checks\, made out only to “Project Ezra” and send to WJC- SOJAC. If you prefer\, send your check directly to Proje ct Ezra\, 387 Grand Street- Ground Floor\, NY\, NY 10002\; please note WJC in the memo. The drive starts now and ends on March 24th! In the past thr ee years WJC has raised a generous amount\, accounting for close to half o f what is needed. (Other synagogues donate the rest.) Please\, let’s do it again!\n\n2. Now for the fun part! We want this Passover to be sweet fo r the elders\, so we are collecting Cans of Kosher for Passover Macaroons and Dried Fruits or Nuts. We will collect only these items until March 19t h at WJC. All items must be marked Kosher for Passover and dated 2023. We will have bins by the office and in the lobby. You can also shop online fo r these items on our Amazon Wish List.\n\nPlease participate in this Mitzv ah to ensure that these older Jews are not forgotten\, and can celebrate P assover with dignity and joy.\nQuestions? Please contact Sharon Silver - s raplata@msn.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /02/WJC-ProjectEzra-Dessert-1.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1505@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T204500 DTSTAMP:20221208T013822Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rja-book-club-letters-to-my-palestinia n-neighbor-2023-02-16/ SUMMARY:RJA Book Club: Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor DESCRIPTION:Israel Discussion Task Force invites you to join us for the fir st book discussion in Rabbi Arnowitz's Book Club—Letters to My Palestini an Neighbor by Yossi Klein HaLevi.\nJoin us the following Thursday evening s virtually at 7:45pm on: 12/1\, 12/8\, 12/15\, 1/5\, 1/12\, 1/19\, 1/26\, 2/2\, 2/9\, and 2/16.\n\nOne letter per week for ten weeks of discussion. \n\nZoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82437712351\n\nMeeting ID: 824 37 71 2351\n\nAbout the Book\nNew York Times bestseller\n\n"A profound and or iginal book\, the work of a gifted thinker."--Daphne Merkin\, The Wall Str eet Journal\n\nAttempting to break the agonizing impasse between Israelis and Palestinians\, the Israeli commentator and award-winning author of Lik e Dreamers directly addresses his Palestinian neighbors in this taut and p rovocative book\, empathizing with Palestinian suffering and longing for r econciliation as he explores how the conflict looks through Israeli eyes.\ n\nLetters to My Palestinian Neighbor is one Israeli’s powerful attempt to reach beyond the wall that separates Israelis and Palestinians and into the hearts of "the enemy." In a series of letters\, Yossi Klein Halevi ex plains what motivated him to leave his native New York in his twenties and move to Israel to participate in the drama of the renewal of a Jewish hom eland\, which he is committed to see succeed as a morally responsible\, de mocratic state in the Middle East.\n\nThis is the first attempt by an Isra eli author to directly address his Palestinian neighbors and describe how the conflict appears through Israeli eyes. Halevi untangles the ideologica l and emotional knot that has defined the conflict for nearly a century. I n lyrical\, evocative language\, he unravels the complex strands of faith\ , pride\, anger and anguish he feels as a Jew living in Israel\, using his tory and personal experience as his guide.\n\nHalevi’s letters speak not only to his Palestinian neighbor\, but to all concerned global citizens\, helping us understand the painful choices confronting Israelis and Palest inians that will ultimately help determine the fate of the region. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /11/WJC-RJA-BookClub.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1562@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230217T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230217T104500 DTSTAMP:20221220T032515Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/jewish-mindfulness-in-nature-series-20 23-02-17/ SUMMARY:Jewish Mindfulness In Nature Series DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the splendor of nature in winter with Sisterhood. Joi n us for our five part Wintertime Jewish Mindfulness in Nature series ever y Friday from January 20-February 17\, 9:30am-10:45am. Congregate in our w arm community experiencing resilience within through the chill of winter. Our theme during this 5 session course will be finding shalom within our S habbat. Come as you are and leave each session with a greater sense of eas e\, peace and joy. This program is free and available exclusively to all S isterhood members. Anyone can be a Sister! Simply send $36 to the WJC Sist erhood to join.\n\nPlease register for this course by January 15\, 2023\, to receive important details for the course. Email thewjcsisterhood@gmail. com to register or inquire further. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /12/WJC-Sisterhood-JewishMindfulnessNature.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1575@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230218T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230218T110000 DTSTAMP:20230130T030406Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-134/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Shabbat is here! We are so glad Shabbat is here! Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for our Torah for Tots service . We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendship and enjoy learning abo ut Shabbat.  This program is geared towards ECC age children through Kind ergarten. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1579@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230218T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230218T110000 DTSTAMP:20230130T031928Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-134/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join us Shabbat morning for Youth Services at WJC.  Parents ar e invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the childre n join together for Youth Services.   This program is geared towards chi ldren in 1st grade through 6th grade. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1367@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230223T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230223T110000 DTSTAMP:20221003T014623Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/cooking-for-hope-21/ SUMMARY:Cooking for Hope DESCRIPTION:We continue to prepare meals for HOPE Soup Kitchen. Drop off is at 35 Forest Park Avenue in Larchmont. 9-11 am but can be flexible if nee ded. Please drop the\nfood at the patio door\, by the driveway. The reques t is for lasagna made with meat (or plant-based beef)\, vegetables and des sert.\nTo RSVP or any questions\, please contact sklevy8@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /12/WJC-CookingforHope.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1576@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T110000 DTSTAMP:20230130T030745Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-135/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:What do you like about Shabbat? Is it the challah\, the candles ticks or the grape juice? Come share what your family loves about Shabbat! Children along with their grown up are invited to join together as we sin g songs\, dance with the Torah\, clap hands and enjoy learning about Shabb at. Following our service\, we encourage everyone to join us for a Kiddush lunch with the congregation. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1580@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T110000 DTSTAMP:20230130T032143Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-135/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC.  Parents are invi ted to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the children join together for Youth Services.   This program is geared towards children in 1st grade through 6th grade. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1633@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T144500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T144500 DTSTAMP:20230217T133104Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/teen-led-escape-room/ SUMMARY:Teen-Led Escape Room DESCRIPTION:Join the teen council for an exciting escape room opportunity a t the Puzzle Parlour in White Plains and uncover secrets about The Surgery and an Alien Invasion! Please RSVP by Friday\, February 24 to Rabbi Dalto n. We are asking for a $5 donation to help cover participation costs (this can be brought on the day of).\nMeet Us There: 131 Court Street\, White P lains\, New York 10601 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /02/WJC-TeensEscapeRoom.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1622@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T200000 DTSTAMP:20230209T022154Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-teens-assemble-mishloach-manot-bag s/ SUMMARY:WJC Teens: Assemble Mishloach Manot Bags DESCRIPTION:Join WJC Teens to put together Mishloach Manot bags! These bags are a big part of our Purim celebrations at WJC\, and we need your help! Pack bags\, listen to music\, and have fun with your friends. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /02/WJCTeens-ShalachManotBags.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1302@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230302T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230302T101500 DTSTAMP:20220725T161826Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shajam-sing-along-with-tkiya-6/ SUMMARY:ShaJam Sing Along with Tkiya DESCRIPTION:We invite little ones along with a grown up to join together wi th friends at WJC for our PJ Library program\, ShaJam!\n\nJoin us for a mu sic and movement Shabbat experience!\n\nOpen to children birth through pre -school age and their grown-ups.\n\nOur group meets on the first Thursday of each month from 9:30 to 10:15 am.\n\nFor more information\, please cont act Aleza Kulp at 914-698-2960 or educdir@wjcenter.org.\n\nThere is no cha rge for this program. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /04/WJC-ShabbatShajam-GEN.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1567@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230302T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230302T194500 DTSTAMP:20230120T192122Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sisterhood-boozy-hamantashen-making-wi th-tami/ SUMMARY:Sisterhood Boozy Hamantashen Making with Tami DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Purim with your Sisters\, with baking extraordinaire\ , Tami Arnowitz. Whip up a batch of Hamantashen to take home with you for the holiday. Enjoy wine (it’s a mitzvah on Purim!)\, camaraderie\, and a drash on the strength of Esther.\nFestive Costume Welcomed!\nEmail thewjc sisterhood@gmail.com by February 18 to register. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /01/WJC-Hamantashen-Making2023.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1407@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230303T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230303T173000 DTSTAMP:20230228T205508Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/ecc-community-shabbat-service-5/ SUMMARY:ECC Community Shabbat Service DESCRIPTION:5:30pm: Family Service\nYoung children and their grown ups are invited to share in a song-filled and joyous welcoming of Shabbat with the WJC clergy! We'll sing\, dance and welcome Shabbat together. A special gu est reader from the ECC staff will share a story with us. \n\n\n6:00pm: W JC Community Shabbat Dinner:\nThe entire congregation is welcome to join u s for a community-wide dinner. $18.00 per adult\, $10.00 per child\, $60 p er family (max).\nRSVP: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/rhythm–ruach –march-3-2023.html\n\n7:00pm: Rhythm &\; Ruach\nThe hour-long service welcomes Shabbat\, where you can reflect on the week and connect with God and with each other. Led by our talented musical ensemble that encourages crowd participation\, R&\;R is a soulful space and the perfect way to enter into Shabbat. We welcome everyone to celebrate Shabbat with revitali zing music and song. Join us in person in the Activity Center\n\n8:00pm: M oth and dessert reception\nThe Moth Shabbat is back by popular demand! Thi s year’s theme: Tales from the Seder Table — and everything Passover! This year's story tellers: Rabbi Jeffrey Arnowitz\, Jack Steinberg\, Mark Russ\, Arlene Wexler\, Frieda Kraft\, and Pam Mizrachi. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/WJC-ECCShabbat.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1636@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230303T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230303T180000 DTSTAMP:20230228T205613Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-community-wide-shabbat-dinner/ SUMMARY:WJC Community-Wide Shabbat Dinner DESCRIPTION:5:30pm: Family Service\nYoung children and their grown ups are invited to share in a song-filled and joyous welcoming of Shabbat with the WJC clergy! We'll sing\, dance and welcome Shabbat together. A special gu est reader from the ECC staff will share a story with us. \n\n\n6:00pm: W JC Community Shabbat Dinner:\nThe entire congregation is welcome to join u s for a community-wide dinner. $18.00 per adult\, $10.00 per child\, $60 p er family (max).\nRSVP: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/rhythm–ruach –march-3-2023.html\n\n7:00pm: Rhythm &\; Ruach\nThe hour-long service welcomes Shabbat\, where you can reflect on the week and connect with God and with each other. Led by our talented musical ensemble that encourages crowd participation\, R&\;R is a soulful space and the perfect way to enter into Shabbat. We welcome everyone to celebrate Shabbat with revitali zing music and song. Join us in person in the Activity Center\n\n8:00pm: M oth and dessert reception\nThe Moth Shabbat is back by popular demand! Thi s year’s theme: Tales from the Seder Table — and everything Passover! This year's story tellers: Rabbi Jeffrey Arnowitz\, Jack Steinberg\, Mark Russ\, Arlene Wexler\, Frieda Kraft\, and Pam Mizrachi. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/WJC-CommunityShabbatDinner.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1571@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230303T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230303T190000 DTSTAMP:20230228T211419Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rhythm-ruach-24/ SUMMARY:Rhythm & Ruach: The Moth Shabbat DESCRIPTION:5:30pm: Family Service\nYoung children and their grown ups are invited to share in a song-filled and joyous welcoming of Shabbat with the WJC clergy! We'll sing\, dance and welcome Shabbat together. A special gu est reader from the ECC staff will share a story with us. \n\n\n6:00pm: W JC Community Shabbat Dinner:\nThe entire congregation is welcome to join u s for a community-wide dinner. $18.00 per adult\, $10.00 per child\, $60 p er family (max).\nRSVP: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/rhythm–ruach –march-3-2023.html\n\n7:00pm: Rhythm &\; Ruach\nThe hour-long service welcomes Shabbat\, where you can reflect on the week and connect with God and with each other. Led by our talented musical ensemble that encourages crowd participation\, R&\;R is a soulful space and the perfect way to enter into Shabbat. We welcome everyone to celebrate Shabbat with revitali zing music and song. Join us in person in the Activity Center\n\n8:00pm: M oth and dessert reception\nThe Moth Shabbat is back by popular demand! Thi s year’s theme: Tales from the Seder Table — and everything Passover! This year's story tellers: Rabbi Jeffrey Arnowitz\, Jack Steinberg\, Mark Russ\, Arlene Wexler\, Frieda Kraft\, and Pam Mizrachi. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /01/WJC-Rhythm-TheMoth.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1606@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230305T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230305T150000 DTSTAMP:20230202T020930Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-purim-carnival/ SUMMARY:WJC Purim Carnival DESCRIPTION:Please join us as we welcome back our Purim Carnival!\nJoin us in seeing old and new friends\, playing games\, enjoying an interactive mu sic show for our younger friends\, and delicious Purim &\; carnival foo d.\n$20 Early Bird before 3/1\; $25 thereafter/at the door. Snacks also av ailable for purchase.\n\nRSVP: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/purim-c arnival-2023.html ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /02/WJC-PurimCarnival2022.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1627@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230306T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230306T180000 DTSTAMP:20230221T183141Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-teens-celebrate-purim/ SUMMARY:WJC Teens: Celebrate Purim DESCRIPTION:Join WJC teens as we prepare for Purim and gather together for a friendly debate! Tell the story\, celebrate\, and fight for your favorit e hero. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /02/WJC-Teen-PurimParty.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1603@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230306T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230306T210000 DTSTAMP:20230301T203529Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/megillah-reading-2/ SUMMARY:Megillah Reading & Wine Tasting DESCRIPTION:Come in costume to the Sanctuary\, hear the megillah\, make noi se against you-know-who. Hamatashen to follow. Join us via Zoom on our nor mal evening Minyan link.\nThank you to our readers: Evening: Seth Schafler \, Hazzan Ellen Arad\, Linda Alpert\, Rachel Kaminer\, Craig Baron Talia G rill\, Hannah Stoltz\, Ethan Levy\, Howard Mizrachi\, and Abby Kass.\nFoll owing the Megillah reading\, join us from 8:00 to 9:00pm for a wine tastin g courtesy of local wine purveyor Aries Fine Wine &\; Spirits. Socializ e between sips of Kosher wine\, which will be available to order for Passo ver. And for those not partaking in the wine\, we'll be hosting a grape ju ice tasting—from white to purple\, sparkling to flat! Come learn how to taste the difference between the varieties and figure out what you like be st! We hope the whole family will come for the fun.\nhttps://zoom.us/j/445 906724 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /01/WJC-PurimMegillahReading-copy.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1602@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230307T071500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230307T080000 DTSTAMP:20230301T203554Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/morning-megillah-reading-2/ SUMMARY:Morning Megillah Reading DESCRIPTION:Join us during our Morning minyan to hear the reading the Megil lah. Join us in the Chapel or via Zoom.\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/7252289 94?pwd=Y3NxSWp5VnFhaXVwNHhHN0M3cFh0QT09\nThank you to our readers: Morning : Seth Schafler\, Hazzan Ellen Arad\, Craig Baron\, and Dan Rosenbaum. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /01/WJC-PurimMegillahReading-copy.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1628@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230307T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230307T160000 DTSTAMP:20230209T030907Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/family-purim-celebration-and-seuda-2/ SUMMARY:Family Purim Celebration and Se'uda DESCRIPTION:ECC and elementary-age kids and their grown ups are invited to celebrate Purim! We’ll have a costume parade\, a taste of the Megillah r eading and special songs and stories for Purim. At about 4:45\, we’ll en joy a pizza and pasta Purim se’uda (feast)\, one of the four traditional mitzvot for purim. Please RSVP below.\nCost: $5 per person\, max $25/fami ly\n\nRSVP: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/family-purim-celebration-m arch-7-2023 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /02/WJC-FamilyPurim.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1467@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230308T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230308T190000 DTSTAMP:20230225T020714Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/psychology-for-everyday-life-relations hip-superpowers/ SUMMARY:Psychology for Everyday Life: What's Wrong with Being Anxious? DESCRIPTION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\n\ n\n\nAbout Alan and Katie\nAlan Dienstag\, Ph.D. and Katie Sawyer Ph.D. ar e the founders of the Parent Center\, a project of the Larchmont Mamaronec k Community Counseling Center and psychologists in private practice. They have developed and presented workshops and public presentations in this co mmunity for 10 years on topics related to children\, adolescents\, parenti ng and mental health.\n\n"Alan and Katie bring their wealth of expertise\, real world experience\, and a dash of humor to every workshop. They make even the most challenging topics feel like a conversation with a friend - the kind of friend that gives the best advice and tools!" ~Kerry (client a nd local parent)\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/WJC-PFEDL-Anxious.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1458@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230311T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230311T111500 DTSTAMP:20221025T013024Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/simple-and-soulful-12/ SUMMARY:Simple and Soulful DESCRIPTION:Let your spirit soar as we journey through an abbreviated Shabb at morning service. This 90-minute service includes group prayer and singi ng accompanied by instruments\, silence for personal reflection and an int eractive exploration and interpretation of the week’s Torah portion. Fre quent comments and questions encourage us to reflect on ourselves and find personal meaning in age-old prayers. We especially welcome those with chi ldren in the 3rd grade and older to attend as a family. Join the rest of t he WJC community for a concluding activity together\, Kiddush and time to schmooze. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2017 /11/WJC-SimpleAndSoulful.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1637@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230311T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230311T101500 DTSTAMP:20230304T200945Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-special-time/ SUMMARY:Youth Services (Special Time) DESCRIPTION:We invite WJC children in 1st – 6th grade to join us for lear ning\, Tefillot and various activities. On this Shabbat\, we will begin at 10:15 am joining the congregation for the Torah Service. At approximately 10:45 am we will join together in the chapel for Tefillot and a discussio n on the Torah service. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1638@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230311T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230311T110000 DTSTAMP:20230304T201039Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-136/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for o ur Torah for Tots service. We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendsh ip and enjoy learning about Shabbat.  This program is geared towards ECC age children through Kindergarten. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1566@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230312T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230312T100000 DTSTAMP:20230119T201054Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sisterhood-mahjong-2/ SUMMARY:Sisterhood MahJong DESCRIPTION:Join us for MahJong from 10:00 - 12:00 in the WJC Library. All levels welcome! If you have a set or a card\, please bring it!\nRSVP to ki mberlyslangus@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/WJC-Sisterhood-MahJonng2.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1601@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230312T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230312T120000 DTSTAMP:20230307T160138Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/passover-pottery-party/ SUMMARY:Passover Pottery Party DESCRIPTION:MADE from Mamaroneck is coming to WJC!! Following a pizza lunch at WJC\, everyone will paint their very own kiddush cup to be used at the ir family Seder on Passover. All cups will be brought by WJC to MADE to be glazed and fired. WJC will return all projects to each participant before the holiday break in April… Just in time for Passover!\nThis program is for all WJC kids in Kindergarten - 2nd grade. $25 per child\n\nShulCloud registration is now closed. For questions or to sign up\, please contact e ducdir@wjcenter.org for availability. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /02/WJC-PotteryParty.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1570@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230312T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230312T190000 DTSTAMP:20230120T180505Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/purimspiel/ SUMMARY:Purimspiel DESCRIPTION:Save This Elephant\nOutstanding in his Field Since 2020 \nPURIM SHPIEL 2023\nSunday March 12\, 2023 at 7:00pm at WJC 
 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /01/WJC-Purimshpiel2023.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1634@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230314T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230314T180000 DTSTAMP:20230217T185315Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-teens-pie-in-the-face-of-clergy/ SUMMARY:WJC Teens: Pie in the Face of Clergy DESCRIPTION:Join WJC teens pi day celebration as we learn about jewish immi gration\, notable figures such as Albert Einstein\, and maybe even 'pi' so me WJC clergy! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /02/WJC-Teens-PieFace.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1537@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T190000 DTSTAMP:20230223T202420Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/boundaries-and-belonging-creating-a-sy nagogue-community-of-meaning-4/ SUMMARY:Boundaries and Belonging: Creating A Synagogue Community of Meaning DESCRIPTION:Series: Boundaries and Belonging: Creating A Synagogue Communit y of Meaning\nIn our fragmented world\, how can the synagogue be a nexus o f community and connection? At a time of radical individuality\, what is t he value of communal life? How can we straddle the tension between nurturi ng a community of belonging with the need for boundaries? Who is an “ins ider” and who is an “outsider” in the modern American synagogue? Wha t are the obstacles to the inclusive\, pluralistic synagogue today?Join th e Shalom Hartman institute of North America for a community conversation t hat explores these questions that are vital to our Conservative synagogues in Westchester. Learn together with Hartman’s world-renowned scholars\, including (names and pics) Yehuda Kurtzer\, Mijal Bitton\, Justin Pines\, Lauren Berkun.\n\nLearn more and register at shalomhartman.org/boundaries belonging\n\nSession Four: Boundaries and Belonging: Creating A Synagogue Community of Meaning\nLauren Berkun\, March 15\, 2023\nGiven the questions and tensions we’ve explored over the course of the past three sessions\ , how do we build and nourish synagogues that reflect our highest aspirati ons for Jewish life and community? How can synagogues embody the richest p ossibilities for flourishing Jewish life in the 21st century? ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /11/Social-Media-SHI_Boundaries_r4_1080x1080-V2.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1623@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T194500 DTSTAMP:20230228T165015Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/gallery-opening-program-growing-up-jew ish-art-storytelling/ SUMMARY:Gallery Opening Program: Growing Up Jewish: Art & Storytelling DESCRIPTION:\n\nPlease join us in-person on March 15\, 2023\, at 7:45 pm\, to celebrate the Koslowe Gallery’s new exhibition “Growing Up Jewish: Art &\; Storytelling\,” by painter Jacqueline Kott-Wolle\, based in H ighland Park\, IL. Her work reflects American life as many of us know it —a contemporary one\, yet steeped in the traditions of Judaism that many of our forebears brought with them after the Holocaust. Kott-Wolle’s pa intings and narratives playfully and vibrantly describe a world of family\ , tradition\, and community in North America\, a world sometimes informed by memories of life before the war and inspired in part by hardships faced during the war. The works include Jewish holiday and ritual observances\; special moments at Hebrew school and summer camp\; vacations with grandpa rents\; as well as milestone celebrations marked by the artist’s family through the years. Paired with Kott-Wolle’s own narratives\, the paintin gs\, derived from family photo albums\, invite us to explore the question: “What does it mean to be Jewish for past\, present\, and future generat ions in North America?”\n\nThe artist will speak. Wine and cheese will b e served. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /02/img-0012-Amy-Levine-Kennedy.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1648@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230316T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230316T160000 DTSTAMP:20230313T134808Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/empty-seat-at-the-seder-table-bereavem ent-group/ SUMMARY:Empty Seat at the Seder Table: Bereavement Group DESCRIPTION:WJCS and Plaza Jewish Community Chapel are co-sponsoring this t imely series for those who feel the loss of a loved one\, especially aroun d the holidays. Upcoming sessions are on Thursday March 16 and 23\, starti ng at 4:00pm. The group is facilitated by Rabbi Michael Goldman and Heidi Weiss\, LMSW\, MHA To register for this group and for the zoom link\, plea se contact stephanie@plazajewish.org or grittmaster@wcjs.com. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /03/WJC-EmptySeat.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1399@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230318T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230318T100000 DTSTAMP:20230125T155640Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shabbat-yoga-18/ SUMMARY:Shabbat Yoga DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to gather in the Activity Center Saturday at 10 :00am to deepen our understanding of Jewish spirituality through the pract ice of yoga. Please welcome Irrit Dweck and returning instructor\, Robin W ald\, as they lead us in inspiring infusions of Jewish wisdom\, yoga and m ovement\, meditation and relaxation. Our schedule is as follows:\nMarch 18 \, 2023 - Robin Wald\nApril 1\, 2023 - Irrit Dweck\nApril 22\, 2023 - Robi n Wald\nJune 3\, 2023  - Irrit Dweck\nRobin Wald is a Jewish educator who has been teaching Jewish yoga and meditation for adults\, teens\, and chi ldren at synagogues and religious schools in Westchester since 2005. She i ntegrates the wisdom of Torah\, Tanach\, kabbalah/mysticism\, Pirke Avot\, and Mussar with the embodied physical and spiritual practices of yoga and meditation.\n\nIrrit Dweck teaches Arabic and Spanish at SAR High School and Yoga to adults and teens. In her classes\, she explores a connection t o breathe through movement and a philosophical theme.\n\nWhether you are a beginner or an experienced yogi\, please join us. Social distancing rules will be followed. Irrit and Robin are vaccinated\, and anyone who is unva ccinated will be required to wear a mask. Please bring your own mat and wa ter bottle. Blocks are optional. We greatly look forward to practicing yog a together again! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019 /09/WJC_ShabbatYoga.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1639@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230318T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230318T110000 DTSTAMP:20230304T201619Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-136/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join us Shabbat morning for Youth Services at WJC.  Parents ar e invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the childre n join together for Youth Services.   This program is geared towards chi ldren in 1st grade through 6th grade. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1640@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230318T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230318T110000 DTSTAMP:20230304T201616Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-137/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Shabbat is here! We are so glad Shabbat is here! Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for our Torah for Tots service . We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendship and enjoy learning abo ut Shabbat.  This program is geared towards ECC age children through Kind ergarten. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1604@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230319T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230319T140000 DTSTAMP:20230202T014621Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sojac-community-day-2/ SUMMARY:SOJAC Community Day DESCRIPTION:Join us at the annual SOJAC Community Day in the WJC Activity C enter and Kitchen to participate in projects dedicated to helping our Neig hbors in Need. Activities for all ages!\n\n Help cook a Pasta meal for HO PE SOUP KITCHEN to feed 150 people\n Prepare 500 sandwiches for GRASSROOT S GROCERY\n Assemble 300 containers of SOUP IN A JAR\n Be creative with CRAFTS\n\nWe need many volunteers to make this a success. For more informa tion and to RSVP\, please contact: Sarahrosenwasser@gmail.com\, ozzybelle@ gmail.com\, sklevy8@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /02/WJC-CommunityDay2023.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1630@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230319T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230319T150000 DTSTAMP:20230213T022241Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/the-criminal-justice-system-in-the-tim e-of-tyre-nichols/ SUMMARY:The Criminal Justice System in the Time of Tyre Nichols DESCRIPTION:SA conversation with WJC member Roger Stavis\, former prosecuto r and experienced criminal defense attorney\, about Race and the Criminal Justice system. The goal is to help us better understand why incidents lik e the one in Memphis are taking place and if and how we can be part of the solution.\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /02/WJC-CriminalJustice.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1635@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230321T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230321T180000 DTSTAMP:20230217T185916Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-teens-book-drive/ SUMMARY:WJC Teens: Book Drive DESCRIPTION:Are you passionate about helping others? Do you have gently use d books that you no longer need? Join WJC teens as we organize a book driv e and help out our community! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /02/WJC-Teens-bookdrive.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1372@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T110000 DTSTAMP:20230306T151729Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/cooking-for-hope-16/ SUMMARY:NEW DATE! Cooking for Hope DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE: The date and location have been changed to Wednesd ay\, March 22. Drop off is: 18 Sherwood Oval in Larchmont.\nWe continue to prepare meals for HOPE Soup Kitchen. 9-11 am but can be flexible if neede d. Please drop the food at the patio door\, by the driveway. The request i s for lasagna made with meat (or plant-based beef)\, vegetables and desser t. To RSVP or any questions\, please contact sklevy8@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /12/WJC-CookingforHope.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1155@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T193000 DTSTAMP:20230313T135726Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/writing-a-blessing-workshop-4/ SUMMARY:Build a Blessing Workshop DESCRIPTION:Prepare for your child's upcoming Bar/Bat or any other special occasion.\n\nFree event. Please email Kim@wjcenter.org to RSVP. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /09/WJC-BlessingWorkshop.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1605@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T194500 DTSTAMP:20230202T214350Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/a-taste-of-israeli-cuisine/ SUMMARY:A Taste of Israeli Cuisine DESCRIPTION:Presented by Sisterhood and the Israel Committee\nJoin us in th e Activity Center on Wednesday March 22\, at 7:45 pm for "A Taste of Israe li Cuisine\," led by our Westchester Shlicha Shachar Liran-Hanan. Shachar will provide the "back story" to certain popular Israeli foods such as Sha kshuka\, and will demonstrate how to make some of them. To RSVP please ema il Linda Alpert Karell at lalpertesq@gmail.com.\nAbout Shlicha Shachar Lir an-Hanan\nShachar Liran-Hanan is the new JAFI (Jewish Agency for Israel) S enior Shlicha (emissary) to Westchester. Just before coming to Westchester \, Shachar served as the Director of International Business Development at Shekulo Tov\, the leading vocational rehabilitation service provider in I srael\, building an international network of cross sectorial partners\, pr omoting global inclusion while maximizing their organizational social impa ct and developing new business models. Her journey into the Jewish world h ad started right after she finished her military duty. She started volunte ering for the Jewish agency\, first at Camp Ramah in the Berkshires\, and later as a "Shlicha" for the Jewish community in Durban\, South Africa. Th is road led her to join StandWithUs\, an international Israel education or ganization\, and leading the StandWithUs fellowship program in Israel\, a public diplomacy leadership program for students all across Israel.\n\nIn 2015\, post operation Protective Edge in Gaza\, Shachar was appointed as t he CEO of My Truth\, a grassroots\, non-profit organization comprised of I DF reserve soldiers who seek to share the moral dilemmas Israeli soldiers face in their one of a kind battle field\, sharing their personal experien ces and presenting the ethical challenges IDF soldiers are facing worldwid e- on college campuses\, parliaments\, mainstream media\, social media and more.\n\nShachar is still an active officer in the IDF reserves\, trainin g soldiers and teaching them on the geo-political background of their comb at missions.\nShachar is a graduate of the Excel program MBA in social lea dership\, a joint program of Ben-Gurion University and the Mandel Foundati on. Shachar earned a B.A degree with a double major in Psychology and Educ ation\, also from Ben-Gurion University.\n\nShachar is married to Elroi\, whom she met at Camp Ramah 12 years ago\, and they are proud parents to Ke rem (3)\, Lotem (1) and Mentch the dog (7). ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /02/WJC-IsraeliCuisine.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1649@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230323T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230323T160000 DTSTAMP:20230313T135131Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/empty-seat-at-the-seder-table-bereavem ent-group-2/ SUMMARY:Empty Seat at the Seder Table: Bereavement Group DESCRIPTION:WJCS and Plaza Jewish Community Chapel are co-sponsoring this t imely series for those who feel the loss of a loved one\, especially aroun d the holidays. Upcoming sessions are on Thursday March 16 and 23\, starti ng at 4:00pm. The group is facilitated by Rabbi Michael Goldman and Heidi Weiss\, LMSW\, MHA To register for this group and for the zoom link\, plea se contact stephanie@plazajewish.org or grittmaster@wcjs.com. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /03/WJC-EmptySeat.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1641@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230325T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230325T110000 DTSTAMP:20230304T201745Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-138/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:What do you like about Shabbat? Is it the challah\, the candles ticks or the grape juice? Come share what your family loves about Shabbat! Children along with their grown up are invited to join together as we sin g songs\, dance with the Torah\, clap hands and enjoy learning about Shabb at. Following our service\, we encourage everyone to join us for a Kiddush lunch with the congregation. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1642@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230325T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230325T110000 DTSTAMP:20230304T201834Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-137/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC.  Parents are invi ted to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the children join together for Youth Services.   This program is geared towards children in 1st grade through 6th grade. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1629@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230326T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230326T090000 DTSTAMP:20230213T020402Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/people-to-people-bronx-passover-delive ry/ SUMMARY:People to People Bronx Passover Delivery DESCRIPTION:If you have a car\, an hour or so to spare on Sunday morning\, March 26th\, and friends or family to accompany you\, this is a PASSOVER m itzvah opportunity to consider! At 9:00am at one of two sites in the Bronx Bronx Jewish Community Council Staff will give you Passover Foods to hand deliver to clients who are homebound and live in the area. With the organ ized contact information given one can make four deliveries in about an ho ur (often recipients are in the same building) Good to have a team of two adults.\n\nBring your children and teens. Good for teens to know that not everyone lives in places like Larchmont! Not everyone has food security! N ot everyone has family! Not everyone can get to the market easily! Truly o bserve the mitzvah of "Kol Dichfin" LET ALL WHO ARE HUNGRY COME AND EAT... what you drop off will enable everyone to celebrate Passover with special items and the brief personal contact of a greeting and a new face will fe ed the soul as much as the foods will fill the stomach.\n\nQuestions? Cont act Ruth Obernbreit Glass: ruthie6851@gmail.com\n\nSponsored by Bronx Jewi sh Community Council\nTwo locations: 2157 Holland Avenue (near Pelham Park way) &\; 95 Gale Ave (near Montefiore) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /02/WJC-BronxFoodDelivery.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1563@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230326T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230326T100000 DTSTAMP:20230320T193109Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-sisterhood-the-great-judaica-swap/ SUMMARY:WJC Sisterhood: The Great Judaica Swap! DESCRIPTION:Get ready for the first annual GREAT JUDAICA SWAP - Think WJC m eets a Buy Nothing group!! This is a great opportunity to swap the Jewish items you no longer use/need/want in your home for those you do. Open and free to all. Sunday\, March 26\, 2023\, 10:00am\, WJC Reception Room. Brin g all donated items by 9:45am for set up.\n\nPlease email Glenna Lee with any questions at thewjcsisterhood@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /12/WJC-Sisterhood-Swap.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1263@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230326T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230326T120000 DTSTAMP:20220719T184622Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/pj-library-story-time-and-sing-along-1 6/ SUMMARY:PJ Library Story Time and Sing Along DESCRIPTION:Please join us at WJC for our PJ Library Story Time and Sing-Al ong. All children and their grownups are welcome to join us for stories\, music\, and movement (ideal for pre-schoolers and younger)!\n\nFor more in formation and to RSVP please contact Aleza Kulp at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /01/WJC-PJStoryTime.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1686@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230327T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230327T120000 DTSTAMP:20230320T223221Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/westchester-post-israel-mission-rabbin ic-reflections/ SUMMARY:Westchester: Post-Israel Mission Rabbinic Reflections DESCRIPTION:Monday\, March 27\, 2023 • 12:00 noon ET Virtual\nJoin us for an exclusive conversation with a diverse group of prominent Westchester r abbis just back from a special UJA mission in Israel. The delegation met w ith politicians\, journalists\, and thought leaders across the political s pectrum on key issues\, including judicial reform.\n\nDuring our virtual p rogram\, you’ll discover what the rabbis have learned on the ground. The y will share their insights about the complex circumstances in Israel\, th eir perspectives on American Jewish leadership\, and what role they—and by extension\, their congregations and communities—have to play when exp loring issues about Israel.\nREGISTER NOW\n\nFEATURING\n\nRabbi Jeffrey Ar nowitz\, Westchester Jewish Center\nRabbi Sasha Baken\, Westchester Reform Temple\nRabbi Aaron Brusso\, Bet Torah\nRabbi Chaim Marder\, Hebrew Insti tute of White Plains\nRabbi David Schuck\, Beth El Synagogue Center\n\nMOD ERATOR\n\nHana Gruenberg\, Jewish Life Managing Director\, UJA-Federation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /03/WJC-Post-Israel-RJA.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1621@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230328T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230328T200000 DTSTAMP:20230209T021901Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/teen-event-bedikat-chametz-scavenger-h unt-2/ SUMMARY:Teen Event: Bedikat Chametz Scavenger Hunt DESCRIPTION:Need a study break? Want to get out of the house? Join WJC Teen s for a scavenger hunt at WJC to Hnd chametz before Passover comes! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /02/WJC-BedikateChametzScavenger.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1624@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230328T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230328T193000 DTSTAMP:20230209T153947Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/jewish-italian-cooking/ SUMMARY:Jewish Italian Cooking DESCRIPTION:Calling all food lovers and home chefs! Join Sisterhood and the Hendel Family Library as we welcome—via Zoom—cookbook author Benedet ­ta Jasmine Guet­ta. Guetta's most recent cookbook\, Cook­ing alla Giu ­dia\, recently received a National Jewish Book Award—The Jane and Stu ­art Weitzman Fam­i­ly Award for Food Writ­ing and Cook­books. Experi ence a virtual journey to Italy and learn about the amazing food  the Jew s of Italy have contributed as well as their historical importance.\nJoin us via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82482393968?pwd=NHFwZm9yUGQwT05pN3M wUXJvMW9qdz09\nMeeting ID: 824 8239 3968  •  Passcode: Cook1!\n\n  \;\n\nCook­ing alla Giu­dia\nCooking alla Giudia is the ultimate tribut e to the wonderfully rich\, yet still largely unknown\, culinary heritage of the Jews of Italy. From Roman deep-fried artichokes (carciofi alla giud ia) to Venetian sarde in saor (sweet-and-sour sardines)\, Apulian orecchie tte pasta\, and Sicilian caponata\, some of Italy’s best-known dishes a re Jewish in origin. But little is known about the Jewish people in Italy and their culinary traditions. It was the Jews\, for example\, who taught Italians to eat the eggplant\, and thus helped inspire the classic eggpla nt parmigiana and many other local specialties. With a collection of koshe r recipes from all regions of Italy\, including plenty of vegan\, vegetari an\, and gluten-free options\, author Benedetta Jasmine Guetta is on a mis sion to tell the story of how the Jews changed Italian food\, to preserve these recipes\, and to share with home cooks the extraordinary dishes pr epared in the Jewish communities of Italy. Highlighted throughout the book are menus with regional Italian specialties\, along with short\, useful g uides to the Italian cities with Jewish history. The book will show how t o integrate the recipes into your everyday meals and holiday traditions as well.\n\n\n\nBenedet­ta Jas­mine Guet­ta\nBenedetta Jasmine Guetta is an Italian food writer and photographer. She was born in Milan\, but she l ives in Santa Monica\, California. In 2009\, she cofounded a website calle d Labna\, the only Jewish/Kosher cooking blog in Italy\, specializing in I talian and Jewish cuisine. Since then\, she has been spreading the word ab out the marvels of Italian Jewish food in Italy and abroad\, teaching the recipes of the cuisine to a growing number of people in cooking schools\, synagogues\, and community centers\, among other institutions. Her work ha s been featured in numerous news outlets in Italy and abroad\, including t he Washington Post\, Cosmopolitan\, Elle à Table\, Saveur\, and Tablet. G uetta has previously coauthored two cookbooks in Italian\; this is her fir st English-language cookbook. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /02/WJC-JewishItalianCooking.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1598@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230330T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230330T190000 DTSTAMP:20230130T033942Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/israeli-dancing-with-sisterhood/ SUMMARY:Israeli Dancing with Sisterhood! DESCRIPTION:Come together with your Sisters for joyful dancing with Shmulik for beginner’s level Israeli Dancing! No need to RSVP. Bring a Friend. Come as you are and leave with your endorphins soaring from this festive\, traditional\, community bonding event.\nFree to attend. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /01/WJC-Sis-IsraelDance-.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1400@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230401T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230401T100000 DTSTAMP:20230125T155714Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shabbat-yoga-19/ SUMMARY:Shabbat Yoga DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to gather in the Activity Center Saturday at 10 :00am to deepen our understanding of Jewish spirituality through the pract ice of yoga. Please welcome Irrit Dweck and returning instructor\, Robin W ald\, as they lead us in inspiring infusions of Jewish wisdom\, yoga and m ovement\, meditation and relaxation. Our schedule is as follows:\nApril 1\ , 2023 - Irrit Dweck\nApril 22\, 2023 - Robin Wald\nJune 3\, 2023  - Irri t Dweck\nRobin Wald is a Jewish educator who has been teaching Jewish yoga and meditation for adults\, teens\, and children at synagogues and religi ous schools in Westchester since 2005. She integrates the wisdom of Torah\ , Tanach\, kabbalah/mysticism\, Pirke Avot\, and Mussar with the embodied physical and spiritual practices of yoga and meditation.\n\nIrrit Dweck te aches Arabic and Spanish at SAR High School and Yoga to adults and teens. In her classes\, she explores a connection to breathe through movement and a philosophical theme.\n\nWhether you are a beginner or an experienced yo gi\, please join us. Social distancing rules will be followed. Irrit and R obin are vaccinated\, and anyone who is unvaccinated will be required to w ear a mask. Please bring your own mat and water bottle. Blocks are optiona l. We greatly look forward to practicing yoga together again! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019 /09/WJC_ShabbatYoga.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1692@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20230403 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20230501 DTSTAMP:20230405T144920Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sojac-spring-collection-for-feminine-h ygiene-needs/ SUMMARY:SOJAC Spring Collection for Feminine Hygiene Needs DESCRIPTION:WJC's SOJAC committee will be hosting a Spring drive to collect feminine hygiene products\, in partnership with The Social Work Team and The Family Learning Place of the Children's Hospital at Montefiore Medical Center. We are excited about this collaboration! The goods we donate will be used by the team at Montefiore to provide direct support to newly arri ved immigrants\, teenagers whose families cannot afford to buy period prod ucts\, and women living in shelters and temporary housing.\n\nFeminine hyg iene products may be purchased online through the following registry:\n\nh ttps://www.target.com/gift-registry/gift-giver?registryId=953042f0-ce35-11 ed-856d-b3902c7667b0&\;type=CHARITY\n\nYou can also buy items in-store and drop them off at WJC in the collection bins outside the main office an d in the coat room.\n\nDonations must be received by April 30.\n\nPlease r each out to Lisa Zeitoun (LZEITOUN@montefiore.org)\, Sarah Rosenwasser (sa rahrosenwasser@gmail.com) or Sondra Levy (sklevy8@gmail.com) with any ques tions.\n\nThank you for your support! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /04/WJC-SOJAC-SpringCollection.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1644@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230405T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230405T091500 DTSTAMP:20230321T010949Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/chametz-roast-and-marshmallow-toast/ SUMMARY:Chametz Roast and Marshmallow Toast DESCRIPTION:The Torah informs us that chametz (leavened products) should no t be eaten\, seen\, or even located in one’s house during the festival o f Passover. Therefore\, people go to great lengths and often create games to search the nooks and crannies to remove yeast products from their homes and burn them the morning before the holiday begins. This symbolizes clea ning out our minds and hearts\, removing negative forces for renewal.\n\nB ring your gathered leftovers to WJC on Wednesday\, April 5 and we will bur n our chametz together in the parking lot (Circle Drive entrance) from 8:3 0-9:15 a.m. We will supply the marshmallows to toast and eat as we watch o ur chametz burn! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /03/WJC-ChametzRoast.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1685@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230410T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230410T113000 DTSTAMP:20230321T004518Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/matzah-pizza-party-3rd-6th-grade/ SUMMARY:Matzah Pizza Party (3rd - 6th Grade) DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for matzah pizza lunch\, snacks and games! 3rd - 6th grade children will have the opportunity to play in the gym along w ith games in the Activity Center. All WJC youth events are open to childre n that are part of the WJC community.\n$10 per child\n\nRSVP: https://wjce nter.shulcloud.com/form/Passover-Lunch-and-Games-April-10 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /03/WJC-MatzahPizzaParty-1.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1459@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230415T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230415T111500 DTSTAMP:20230319T174333Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/simple-and-soulful-13/ SUMMARY:Simple and Soulful DESCRIPTION:Let your spirit soar as we journey through an abbreviated Shabb at morning service. This 90-minute service includes group prayer and singi ng accompanied by instruments\, silence for personal reflection and an int eractive exploration and interpretation of the week’s Torah portion. Fre quent comments and questions encourage us to reflect on ourselves and find personal meaning in age-old prayers. We especially welcome those with chi ldren in the 3rd grade and older to attend as a family. Join the rest of t he WJC community for a concluding activity together\, Kiddush and time to schmooze. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2017 /11/WJC-SimpleAndSoulful.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1652@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230416T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230416T101500 DTSTAMP:20230317T013922Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/yom-hashoah-memorial-service/ SUMMARY:Yom HaShoah Memorial Service DESCRIPTION:Memorial Service in WJC's Holocaust Garden (10:15am)\n\nAfterwa rds\, you are welcome to join us for a Conversation (and Brunch) with Anne tte Libeskind Berkovits in the Activity Center (11:00am)\n\n Please join u s for a fascinating conversation with Annette Libeskind Berkovits\, acclai med author\, poet and scientist. Annette will speak about her nomadic chil dhood and her remarkable family’s story of survival\, resilience\, adapt ation and ultimately triumph as they navigated devastation and dislocation in the years before\, during and after the Holocaust. Annette was born in Soviet Kyrgyzstan in 1943 to parents who fled east in harrowing journeys when WWII broke out\; she grew up in postwar Poland and the fledgling stat e of Israel before coming to America at age sixteen. She spent three decad es as a science educator at the Wildlife Conservation Society in New York before turning to writing. Annette is the sister of internationally renown ed architect Daniel Libeskind.\n\nAnnette’s books include her childhood memoir\, Aftermath: Coming of Age on Three Continents\; her father’s sto ry\, In the Unlikeliest Places: How Nachman Libeskind survived the Nazis\, Gulags\, and Soviet Communism\; and The Corset Maker\, a historical novel inspired by her mother’s life. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /03/WJC-YomHaShoah2023-1.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1682@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230416T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230416T110000 DTSTAMP:20230317T013822Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/speaker-annette-libeskind-berkovits-an d-brunch/ SUMMARY:Speaker Annette Libeskind Berkovits and Brunch DESCRIPTION:Conversation (and Brunch) with Annette Libeskind Berkovits in t he Activity Center (11:00am)\n Please join us for a fascinating conversati on with Annette Libeskind Berkovits\, acclaimed author\, poet and scientis t. Annette will speak about her nomadic childhood and her remarkable famil y’s story of survival\, resilience\, adaptation and ultimately triumph a s they navigated devastation and dislocation in the years before\, during and after the Holocaust.\n\nAnnette was born in Soviet Kyrgyzstan in 1943 to parents who fled east in harrowing journeys when WWII broke out\; she g rew up in postwar Poland and the fledgling state of Israel before coming t o America at age sixteen. She spent three decades as a science educator at the Wildlife Conservation Society in New York before turning to writing. Annette is the sister of internationally renowned architect Daniel Libeski nd.\n\nAnnette’s books include her childhood memoir\, Aftermath: Coming of Age on Three Continents\; her father’s story\, In the Unlikeliest Pla ces: How Nachman Libeskind survived the Nazis\, Gulags\, and Soviet Commun ism\; and The Corset Maker\, a historical novel inspired by her mother’s life. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /03/WJC-Annette-Libeskind-Berkovits.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1691@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230416T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230416T150000 DTSTAMP:20230331T140535Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/teen-trampoline/ SUMMARY:Teen Trampoline DESCRIPTION:Want to bounce around and have fun with your friends. Join the WJC Teens at sky zone New Rochelle on Sunday April 16th\, at 3:00pm. Get r eady to have fun and invite all your friends. Please RSVP to Rabbi Dalton (rabbidalton@wjcenter.org). We are asking for a $5-10 donation to help cov er participation costs (this can be brought on the day of). ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /03/WJC-Teen-Trampoline.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1684@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230416T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230416T190000 DTSTAMP:20230319T172953Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/renewal-service-7/ SUMMARY:Renewal Service DESCRIPTION:Randy\, Seth\, and the musical crew hope to keep your spirits r ising with another evening of inspirational song. Join us! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /08/WJC-RenewalService-REV2.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1688@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230416T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230416T200000 DTSTAMP:20230321T012504Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/israel-the-dreams-of-1967-and-the-real ity-of-2023/ SUMMARY:Israel: The Dreams of 1967 and the Reality of 2023 DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /03/WJC-IsraelTheDream.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1643@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230417T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230417T194500 DTSTAMP:20230304T202726Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sisterhood-sound-bath-experience/ SUMMARY:Sisterhood Sound Bath Experience DESCRIPTION:Join Sisterhood for a sound bath experience with Susie Sands\, sound healer. Bring a yoga mat and a blanket for this soothing meditative experience filled with singing bowls being played by our guide.\nRegister by emailing thewjcsisterhood@gmail.com. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /03/WJC-SisterhoodSoundbath.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1609@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230418T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230418T101500 DTSTAMP:20230207T205432Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/babies-bagels/ SUMMARY:Babies & Bagels DESCRIPTION:Free and open to families with babies newborn to 12 months old. \nJoin us in a warm and loving environment for group play\, exploration\, and music for babies.\nParent must attend with the child. Parents join us for coffee and conversation. Make new friends!\n\nSign up now: https://wjc enter.shulcloud.com/form/ECC-Babies-and-Bagels ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /02/WJC-ECC-BabyBagels.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1687@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230418T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230418T130000 DTSTAMP:20230321T011554Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/annual-westchester-county-wide-yom-has hoah-holocaust-commemoration/ SUMMARY:Annual Westchester County-Wide Yom Hashoah Holocaust Commemoration DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /03/WJC-CountyWideYomHashoah.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1681@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230418T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230418T180000 DTSTAMP:20230316T170055Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/yom-hashoah-program-miraculous-acts-of -resistance/ SUMMARY:Yom HaShoah Program: Miraculous Acts of Resistance DESCRIPTION:WJC teens will commemorate the Holocaust with Jewish educator a nd WJC member Jill Rivel. We will learn about miraculous acts of resistanc e that occurred during the Holocaust. We will also think about how to list en to our own inner voice and draw upon inner strength to act when necessa ry in our own lives. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /03/WJC-Teens-YomHashoah.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1673@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230418T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230418T194500 DTSTAMP:20230316T164503Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/mah-jong-weekly-game-2023-04-18/ SUMMARY:Mah Jong Weekly Game DESCRIPTION:Due to popular demand\, we are establishing a weekly Mah Jong g ame at WJC in the Library. Come as many times as you can! You only need to commit a few days prior for each week. E-mail kimberlyslangus@gmail.com t o join the text chain! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /01/WJC-Sisterhood-MahJonng2.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1408@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230421T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230421T173000 DTSTAMP:20230312T185613Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/ecc-community-shabbat-service-6/ SUMMARY:ECC Community Shabbat Service DESCRIPTION:5:30pm: Family Service\nYoung children and their grown ups are invited to share in a song-filled and joyous welcoming of Shabbat with the WJC clergy! We’ll sing\, dance and welcome Shabbat together. A special guest reader from the ECC staff will share a story with us.\n\n6:00pm: WJC Community Shabbat Dinner\nThe entire congregation is welcome to join us f or a community-wide dinner. $18.00 per adult\, $10.00 per child\, $60 per family (max).\n\nRSVP: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/rhythm--ruach-- April--21--2023.html\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/WJC-ECCShabbat.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1646@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230421T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230421T180000 DTSTAMP:20230327T161948Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/community-shabbat-dinner-2/ SUMMARY:Community Shabbat Dinner DESCRIPTION:6:00pm: WJC Community Shabbat Dinner\nThe entire congregation i s welcome to join us for a community-wide dinner. $18.00 per adult\, $10.0 0 per child\, $60 per family (max).\n\nRSVP:  https://wjcenter.shulcloud. com/form/rhythm--ruach--April--21--2023.html\n\nJoin us beforehand at 5:30 pm for our ECC Community Shabbat Service\nYoung children and their grown u ps are invited to share in a song-filled and joyous welcoming of Shabbat w ith the WJC clergy! We’ll sing\, dance and welcome Shabbat together. A s pecial guest reader from the ECC staff will share a story with us.\n\n&nbs p\; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/WJC-CommunityShabbatDinner.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1402@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T100000 DTSTAMP:20230125T155502Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shabbat-yoga-21/ SUMMARY:Shabbat Yoga DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to gather in the Activity Center Saturday at 10 :00am to deepen our understanding of Jewish spirituality through the pract ice of yoga. Please welcome Irrit Dweck and returning instructor\, Robin W ald\, as they lead us in inspiring infusions of Jewish wisdom\, yoga and m ovement\, meditation and relaxation. Our schedule is as follows:\nApril 22 \, 2023 - Robin Wald\nJune 3\, 2023  - Irrit Dweck\nRobin Wald is a Jewis h educator who has been teaching Jewish yoga and meditation for adults\, t eens\, and children at synagogues and religious schools in Westchester sin ce 2005. She integrates the wisdom of Torah\, Tanach\, kabbalah/mysticism\ , Pirke Avot\, and Mussar with the embodied physical and spiritual practic es of yoga and meditation.\n\nIrrit Dweck teaches Arabic and Spanish at SA R High School and Yoga to adults and teens. In her classes\, she explores a connection to breathe through movement and a philosophical theme.\n\nWhe ther you are a beginner or an experienced yogi\, please join us. Social di stancing rules will be followed. Irrit and Robin are vaccinated\, and anyo ne who is unvaccinated will be required to wear a mask. Please bring your own mat and water bottle. Blocks are optional. We greatly look forward to practicing yoga together again! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019 /09/WJC_ShabbatYoga.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1632@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230423T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230423T100000 DTSTAMP:20230217T190941Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/on-israel-breakfast-with-allison-kapla n-sommer/ SUMMARY:On Israel: Breakfast with Allison Kaplan Sommer DESCRIPTION:Please join us for breakfast with Allison Kaplan Sommer\, an aw ard winning Israeli journalist for the newspaper Haaretz on Sunday\, April 23\, at 10:00am. Allison hosts the "Haaretz Weekly" podcast and is also a co-host of "The Promised Podcast\," with banter on all aspects of Israeli society\, from the music and culture scene to the complex challenges faci ng Israeli society. You’ll learn Allison’s take on all that’s happen ing politically in Israel and be able to ask questions.\nFor all who care deeply about Israel\, this is a unique opportunity to learn firsthand. Ple ase save the date\, for what promises to be an informative and interesting morning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /02/WJC-OnIsrael-2.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1264@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230423T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230423T120000 DTSTAMP:20220719T185016Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/pj-library-story-time-and-sing-along-1 7/ SUMMARY:PJ Library Story Time and Sing Along DESCRIPTION:Please join us at WJC for our PJ Library Story Time and Sing-Al ong. All children and their grownups are welcome to join us for stories\, music\, and movement (ideal for pre-schoolers and younger)!\n\nFor more in formation and to RSVP please contact Aleza Kulp at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /01/WJC-PJStoryTime.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1610@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230425T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230425T101500 DTSTAMP:20230207T205455Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/babies-bagels-2/ SUMMARY:Babies & Bagels DESCRIPTION:Free and open to families with babies newborn to 12 months old. \nJoin us in a warm and loving environment for group play\, exploration\, and music for babies.\nParent must attend with the child. Parents join us for coffee and conversation. Make new friends!\n\nSign up now: https://wjc enter.shulcloud.com/form/ECC-Babies-and-Bagels ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /02/WJC-ECC-BabyBagels.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1651@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230425T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230425T180000 DTSTAMP:20230319T165904Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/yom-haatzmaut-community-dinner-and-dan cing/ SUMMARY:Yom Ha'atzmaut Community Dinner and Dancing DESCRIPTION:Join the WJC community as we celebrate Israel's 75th birthday. We will begin with an Israel style dinner at 6:00pm followed by Israel dan cing with Shmulik at 6:45pm. Our program will conclude with minyan and Hat kivah at 7:30pm.\n\n$5 per person\; max of $25 per family\n\nRSVP: https:/ /wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/Yom-Haatzmaut-Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /03/WJC-Yom-Haatzmaut-Dinner-and-Dancing.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1373@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230427T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230427T110000 DTSTAMP:20221003T012731Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/cooking-for-hope-15/ SUMMARY:Cooking for Hope DESCRIPTION:We continue to prepare meals for HOPE Soup Kitchen. Drop off is at 35 Forest Park Avenue in Larchmont. 9-11 am but can be flexible if nee ded. Please drop the\nfood at the patio door\, by the driveway. The reques t is for lasagna made with meat (or plant-based beef)\, vegetables and des sert.\nTo RSVP or any questions\, please contact sklevy8@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /12/WJC-CookingforHope.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1650@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20230428 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20230501 DTSTAMP:20230410T232021Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/scholar2023/ SUMMARY:Scholar-in-Residence Weekend 2023 DESCRIPTION:Please support the WJC Scholar-in-Residence Program\nPlease reg ister for this year’s exciting program below! Click here for more inform ation about this year’s scholar and events.\n\n \;\nConnection\, Com munity\, Conversation:\nAn Exploration of Community and Belonging\nWe welc ome Rabbi Ethan Tucker\, president and Rosh Yeshiva at Hadar\n\nIt’s iro nic—through media and technology we are more “connected” than ever b efore\, yet many of us still want more. Join Rabbi Ethan Tucker of Hadar f or a weekend filled with discussion and learning devoted to community\, co nnection\, and how we can find a deeper sense of belonging and meaning\, b oth as individuals and as a congregation.\nREGISTER NOW\nScholar-in-Reside nce Calendar At a Glance\nFriday\n6:00pm: Rhythm &\; Ruach Service\n7:0 0pm: Dinner\n8:00pm: Lecture &\; Conversation: Where I Belong: Finding My Place in Meaningful Community\nIn his opening discussion\, Rabbi Tucker shares his ideas about the foundations of Jewish gathering and how these may impact our relationships with each other and our community.\n(Childcar e is available for children 5 and up.)\n \;\nSaturday\n9:15am: Morning Service/Sermon: ”The Citizen and the Stranger:” Building Community th rough Shared Responsibility \nRabbi Tucker delivers the weekly sermon on P arshat Acharei Mot-Kedoshim\, a Torah portion dedicated to the elements th at make a sacred community.\n12:15pm: Kiddush Lunch\n1:00pm: Discussion: B uilding Bridges or Walls?\nJudaism has a rich history of bringing people t ogether in vibrant communities. Using ancient Jewish texts\, Rabbi Tucker offers insight into the dynamics of community building and belonging that can serve as guideposts today.\n \;\n\n7:15pm: Champagne &\; Conver sation Reception (Ambassador Circle Only)\n8:00pm: Dessert Reception (Regi stration Required)\n8:25pm: Ma'ariv\n8:30pm: Lecture and Discussion: Readi ng the Torah Like a Love Letter: Midrash and the Rabbinic Imagination\nDo you love midrash? Hate it? Never heard of it? We will delve into this uniq ue rabbinic genre and try to understand its essence: Reading the Torah lik e a love letter\, poring over every phrase\, while also allowing our deepe st values and concerns to come to the fore. Out of this alchemy\, midrash is born and the traditional canon is never the same. \; Bring a curiou s mind and an open heart.\n \;\nSunday\n10:00am: Bagel &\; Lox Brun ch\n10:30am: Closing Lecture and Conversation: Tik Tok\, Netflix\, and Tor ah: Helping our children 👍 their Jewish Identity\nUsing Jewish values t o instill meaning in our children and grandchildren’s lives\, Rabbi Tuck er highlights the importance of Jewish learning as a family and provides t ools that make Jewish living more accessible.\nPlease support the WJC Scho lar-in-Residence Program\nThe lectures and discussions of The Scholar-in-R esidence Weekend are FREE AND OPEN to WJC members\, ECC families\, and the ir guests. . However\, donations are critical to our ability to continue t o bring high-quality Adult Education programming to WJC each year. So plea se consider a generous gift to The Scholar-in-Residence Weekend. We thank you in advance for your support.\n\nDonation Levels (Per Family)\n\n Amba ssador’s Circle ~ $540: Includes Shabbat dinner and Saturday evening des sert\n Benefactor ~ $360: Includes Shabbat dinner and Saturday evening de ssert\n Patron ~ $180: Includes dessert only\n Sponsor ~ $126: Includes dessert only\n Donor ~ $72: Includes dessert only\n\nREGISTER NOW ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /03/SIR-Headshot-Post.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1647@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230428T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230428T180000 DTSTAMP:20230312T190431Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rhythm-ruach-25/ SUMMARY:Rhythm & Ruach DESCRIPTION:The hour-long service welcomes Shabbat\, where you can reflect on the week and connect with God and with each other. Led by our talented musical ensemble that encourages crowd participation\, R&\;R is a soulf ul space and the perfect way to enter into Shabbat. We welcome everyone to celebrate Shabbat with revitalizing music and song. Join us in person in the Activity Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /08/WJC-RhythmRuach2018.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1680@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230430T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230430T150000 DTSTAMP:20230316T165647Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/teen-welcoming-day/ SUMMARY:Teen Welcoming Day DESCRIPTION:Join WJC Teens in the Youth Lounge as we welcome the incoming 8 th graders\, play games\, hang out\, and enjoy snacks! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /03/WJC-TeenWelcomingDay.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1611@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230502T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230502T101500 DTSTAMP:20230207T205515Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/babies-bagels-3/ SUMMARY:Babies & Bagels DESCRIPTION:Free and open to families with babies newborn to 12 months old. \nJoin us in a warm and loving environment for group play\, exploration\, and music for babies.\nParent must attend with the child. Parents join us for coffee and conversation. Make new friends!\n\nSign up now: https://wjc enter.shulcloud.com/form/ECC-Babies-and-Bagels ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /02/WJC-ECC-BabyBagels.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1703@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230502T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230502T180000 DTSTAMP:20230412T164238Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/build-your-own-garden/ SUMMARY:Build Your Own Garden DESCRIPTION:Do you love plants? Want to make your own mini garden? Look no further then the WJC Teen program! Join us as we learn about the earth\, t ikkun olam\, and build mini gardens to take home. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /04/WJCTeens-BuildGarden.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1675@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230502T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230502T194500 DTSTAMP:20230316T164503Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/mah-jong-weekly-game-2023-05-02/ SUMMARY:Mah Jong Weekly Game DESCRIPTION:Due to popular demand\, we are establishing a weekly Mah Jong g ame at WJC in the Library. Come as many times as you can! You only need to commit a few days prior for each week. E-mail kimberlyslangus@gmail.com t o join the text chain! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /01/WJC-Sisterhood-MahJonng2.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1303@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230504T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230504T101500 DTSTAMP:20220725T162126Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shajam-sing-along-with-tkiya-7/ SUMMARY:ShaJam Sing Along with Tkiya DESCRIPTION:We invite little ones along with a grown up to join together wi th friends at WJC for our PJ Library program\, ShaJam!\n\nJoin us for a mu sic and movement Shabbat experience!\n\nOpen to children birth through pre -school age and their grown-ups.\n\nOur group meets on the first Thursday of each month from 9:30 to 10:15 am.\n\nFor more information\, please cont act Aleza Kulp at 914-698-2960 or educdir@wjcenter.org.\n\nThere is no cha rge for this program. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /04/WJC-ShabbatShajam-GEN.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1460@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230506T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230506T111500 DTSTAMP:20230423T022139Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/simple-and-soulful-14/ SUMMARY:Simple and Soulful DESCRIPTION:Let your spirit soar as we journey through an abbreviated Shabb at morning service. This 90-minute service includes group prayer and singi ng accompanied by instruments\, silence for personal reflection and an int eractive exploration and interpretation of the week’s Torah portion. Fre quent comments and questions encourage us to reflect on ourselves and find personal meaning in age-old prayers. We especially welcome those with chi ldren in the 3rd grade and older to attend as a family. Join the rest of t he WJC community for a concluding activity together\, Kiddush and time to schmooze. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2017 /11/WJC-SimpleAndSoulful.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1708@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230506T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230506T101500 DTSTAMP:20230502T023234Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/minyanaire-shabbat/ SUMMARY:Minyanaire Shabbat DESCRIPTION:Rabbi Arnowitz\, Rabbi Dalton\, Cantor Goldberg\, Cheryl\, Jerr y\, and a grateful congregation would like to express our appreciation for our Minyanaires\, who have made our morning minyan services possible. Joi n us at WJC for a special Shabbat Kiddish Saturday\, May 6\, to honor our Minyanaires and all those who answer the call —figuratively and literall y! The Kiddish will follow Saturday morning services. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /05/WJC-MinyanaireShabbat.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1697@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230506T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230506T110000 DTSTAMP:20230412T155932Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-141/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Shabbat is here! We are so glad Shabbat is here! Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for our Torah for Tots service . We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendship and enjoy learning abo ut Shabbat.  This program is geared towards ECC age children through Kind ergarten. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1698@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230506T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230506T110000 DTSTAMP:20230412T160058Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-140/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join us Shabbat morning for Youth Services at WJC.  Parents ar e invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the childre n join together for Youth Services.   After our Tefillot\, we will have a discussion together on the Torah portion for this Shabbat followed by so me fun games. At the conclusion of services\, we will join the congregatio n. This program is geared towards children in 1st grade through 6th grade. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1683@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230507T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230507T093000 DTSTAMP:20230417T235305Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/get-your-hands-dirty-with-sisterhood-b rotherhood/ SUMMARY:Get [Your Hands] Dirty with Sisterhood & Brotherhood DESCRIPTION:Get a little dirty while doing a big mitzvah! Join WJC friends and Rabbi Arnowitz to volunteer at the magnificent gardens of the Jay Heri tage Center in Rye! No prior experience necessary. The gardens are open to volunteers from 9:30am-12pm\, pop in or out for any time frame that works for you! * Bring water\, hat\, sunscreen and gardening gloves if you have . Question? Email thewjcsisterhood@gmail.com. It’s almost Mother’s Day \, spend a morning taking care of our Mother Earth. Families welcome!\n\nJ ay Heritage Center: 210 Boston Post Road\, Rye\, NY ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /03/WJC-Sisterhood-Dirty.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1704@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230507T141500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230507T141500 DTSTAMP:20230503T150146Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/donut-crawl-in-the-city/ SUMMARY:NEW TIME: Donut Crawl In the City DESCRIPTION:Need a break from school? Join WJC Teens as we travel together into the city for a donut crawl and fun games.\n\nPlease note the time cha nge: For this program\, the teens will be meeting us at the Mamaroneck tra in station at 2:15pm.  We are going to be paying for train tickets\, and asking teens to bring money for the donuts they'd like to buy\, which shou ld be around $20-25. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /04/WJC-Teens-Donuts.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1645@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230508T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230508T193000 DTSTAMP:20230304T210918Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/cantors-by-the-campfire-a-lag-baomer-s ing-along/ SUMMARY:Cantors by the Campfire: A Lag Ba'omer Sing-Along. DESCRIPTION:Join members of Temple Israel Center and Westchester Jewish Cen ter at the home of Cantor Ethan and Cantor Rabbi Shoshi Levin Goldberg for "Cantors by the Campfire: A Lag Ba'omer Sing-Along." Based on the traditi on of bonfires and music on this day\, the cantors will share some of thei r favorite songs and you're invited to sing along!\n(Please check WJC emai ls for the address for this event!) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /03/WJC-CantorsCampfire.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1711@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230509T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230509T180000 DTSTAMP:20230504T143624Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-teens-lag-baomer/ SUMMARY:WJC Teens: Lag Ba'Omer DESCRIPTION:Light a fire\, eat some s’mores\, and learn about the holiday of Lag B’Omer with games at the home of Rabbi Arnowitz. We can’t wait to celebrate with you! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /04/WJC-TeenLagBomerEvent-REV2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1676@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230509T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230509T194500 DTSTAMP:20230316T164503Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/mah-jong-weekly-game-2023-05-09/ SUMMARY:Mah Jong Weekly Game DESCRIPTION:Due to popular demand\, we are establishing a weekly Mah Jong g ame at WJC in the Library. Come as many times as you can! You only need to commit a few days prior for each week. E-mail kimberlyslangus@gmail.com t o join the text chain! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /01/WJC-Sisterhood-MahJonng2.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1695@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230513T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230513T110000 DTSTAMP:20230412T155428Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-140/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for o ur Torah for Tots service. We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendsh ip and enjoy learning about Shabbat.  This program is geared towards ECC age children through Kindergarten. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1696@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230513T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230513T110000 DTSTAMP:20230412T155640Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-139/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC.  Parents are invi ted to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the children join together for Youth Services.   Together\, we will discuss the Torah por tion for this week\, play some games and sing together Shabbat. At the con clusion of services\, we will join the congregation. This program is geare d towards children in 1st grade through 6th grade. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1631@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230515T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230515T194500 DTSTAMP:20230216T155220Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sisterhood-soap-making-with-copper-fau cet-soap-co/ SUMMARY:Sisterhood Soap Making with Copper Faucet Soap Co. DESCRIPTION:Join your Sisters (tweens and teens welcome) for another luxuri ous craft event with The Copper Faucet Soap Co. designing your own scented artisan soaps! Space is limited. Kindly register by emailing thewjcsister hood@gmail.com. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /02/WJC-Sisterhood-Soap.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1712@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230516T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230516T180000 DTSTAMP:20230504T145123Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/summer-send-off/ SUMMARY:Summer Send Off DESCRIPTION:Join WJC Teens for our last event as we say goodbye to the scho ol year and hello to summer! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /05/WJCTeens-SummerSendOff.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1677@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230516T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230516T194500 DTSTAMP:20230316T164503Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/mah-jong-weekly-game-2023-05-16/ SUMMARY:Mah Jong Weekly Game DESCRIPTION:Due to popular demand\, we are establishing a weekly Mah Jong g ame at WJC in the Library. Come as many times as you can! You only need to commit a few days prior for each week. E-mail kimberlyslangus@gmail.com t o join the text chain! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /01/WJC-Sisterhood-MahJonng2.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1409@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230519T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230519T173000 DTSTAMP:20230423T022657Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/ecc-community-shabbat-service-7/ SUMMARY:ECC Community Shabbat Service DESCRIPTION:5:30pm: ECC Community Shabbat Service\nYoung children and their grown ups are invited to share in a song-filled and joyous welcoming of S habbat with the WJC clergy! Join us for dinner afterwards.\n\n6:00pm: WJC Community Shabbat Dinner\n$18.00 per adult\, $10.00 per child\, $60 per fa mily (max).\nRSVP: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/rhythm--ruach--may- 19-2023.html\n\n7:00pm: Rhythm &\; Ruach\nThe hour-long service welcome s Shabbat\, where you can reflect on the week and connect with God and wit h each other. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/WJC-ECCShabbat.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1706@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230519T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230519T180000 DTSTAMP:20230423T023420Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-community-shabbat-dinner/ SUMMARY:WJC Community Shabbat Dinner DESCRIPTION:5:30pm: ECC Community Shabbat Service\nYoung children and their grown ups are invited to share in a song-filled and joyous welcoming of S habbat with the WJC clergy! Join us for dinner afterwards.\n\n6:00pm: WJC Community Shabbat Dinner\n$18.00 per adult\, $10.00 per child\, $60 per fa mily (max).\nRSVP: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/rhythm--ruach--may- 19-2023.html\n\n7:00pm: Rhythm &\; Ruach\nThe hour-long service welcome s Shabbat\, where you can reflect on the week and connect with God and wit h each other. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/WJC-CommunityShabbatDinner.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1707@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230519T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230519T190000 DTSTAMP:20230423T024313Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rhythm-ruach-26/ SUMMARY:Rhythm & Ruach DESCRIPTION:5:30pm: ECC Community Shabbat Service\nYoung children and their grown ups are invited to share in a song-filled and joyous welcoming of S habbat with the WJC clergy! Join us for dinner afterwards.\n\n6:00pm: WJC Community Shabbat Dinner\n$18.00 per adult\, $10.00 per child\, $60 per fa mily (max).\nRSVP: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/rhythm--ruach--may- 19-2023.html\n\n7:00pm: Rhythm &\; Ruach\nThe hour-long service welcome s Shabbat\, where you can reflect on the week and connect with God and wit h each other. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /08/WJC-RhythmRuach2018.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1710@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230519T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230519T200000 DTSTAMP:20230502T030312Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-presents-us-navy-lieutenant-comman der-rabbi-yoni-warren/ SUMMARY:WJC Presents: US Navy Lieutenant Commander Rabbi Yoni Warren DESCRIPTION:Join us as Rabbi Warren speaks on "Armed Forces Day: A Military Holiday Most Jews Don't Know About ~ Shavuot: A Jewish Holiday Most Milit ary Personnel Don't Know About\nHow Do We Get To Know Each Other Better?"\ n\nPreceded by Community Shabbat Dinner at 6:00pm and Rhythm and Ruach at 7:00pm. Sign up for dinner here:\nhttps://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/rhyt hm–ruach–may-19-2023.html\n\nAbout Rabbi Yoni Warren\n\nRabbi Yoni War ren joined the Navy following graduation from the Jewish Theological Semin ary in May 2011. While in active service\, he served first with the Marine Corps in Okinawa Japan where his duties took him across the Western Pacif ic and to Afghanistan. His next tour was at the U.S. Naval Academy in Anna polis\, Md. where he worked with Midshipmen from all faiths and no faiths while also serving as the rabbi for the Commodore Levy Chapel and Jewish C enter. In 2018\, he was assigned as Command Chaplain for a ship out of Nor folk VA where his deployments took him into the Mediterranean\, Black\, Re d\, and Baltic Seas\, as well as the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. Now stati oned as Naval Medical Center in Portsmouth\, Va.\, Chaplain Warren spends most of his days working with sailors and their family members who are exp eriencing illness and loss.\n\nIf you want to read all the ribbons on his chest\, they all mean something: it almost serves as a resume if you know what you are looking at. From the top left: Navy and Marine Corps Commenda tion Medal (1 star in lieu of second award)\, Navy and Marine Corps Achiev ement Medal (1 star in lieu of second award)\, Navy Meritorious Unit Comme ndation\, National Defense Service Medal\, Operation Enduring Freedom Serv ice Medal\, Global War on Terror Expeditionary Medal\, Global War on Terro r Medal\, Armed Forces Service Medal\, Military Outstanding Volunteer Serv ice Medal\, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (with 3 stars signifying 4 deplo yments)\, Navy Recruit Training Ribbon\, and United Nations International\ nSecurity Assistance Force Medal. We like shiny things.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /05/WJC-Rabbi-Yoni-Warren.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1693@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T110000 DTSTAMP:20230412T155112Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-139/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:What do you like about Shabbat? Is it the challah\, the candles ticks or the grape juice? We invite children along with their grown up to tell us what they love about Shabbat at our weekly Torah for Tots service. We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendship and enjoy learning abou t Shabbat.  This program is geared towards ECC age children through Kinde rgarten. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1694@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T110000 DTSTAMP:20230412T155228Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-138/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join us Shabbat morning for Youth Services at WJC.  Parents ar e invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the childre n join together for Youth Services.   After our Tefillot\, we will have a discussion together on the Torah portion for this Shabbat followed by so me fun games. At the conclusion of services\, we will join the congregatio n. This program is geared towards children in 1st grade through 6th grade. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1709@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230521T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230521T090000 DTSTAMP:20230502T025008Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/planting-the-butterfly-garden/ SUMMARY:Planting the Butterfly Garden DESCRIPTION:It's time to plant our WJC Butterfly Garden! We will be plantin g native flowers and plants to encourage butterflies and pollinators. Join us on Sunday\, May 21\, from 9:00 - 11:00am outside near the small parkin g lot. Dress for planting and bring gardening gloves and small tools to di g (if you have them). No gardening experience necessary! Tweens / teens we lcome! (We will plant in light rain\, but if it's raining heavily\, we wil l postpone.)\n\nPlease RSVP to: wjcgreencommittee@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /05/WJC-ButterflyGarden.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1713@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230521T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230521T170000 DTSTAMP:20230508T024109Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/southern-westchester-celebrates-israel -at-75/ SUMMARY:Southern Westchester Celebrates Israel at 75 DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /05/SW-Flyer-post.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1690@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230521T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230521T150000 DTSTAMP:20230331T135431Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/j-o-y-club-state-of-the-state-of-israe l/ SUMMARY:J.O.Y. Club: State of the State of Israel DESCRIPTION:Opening program of THE J.O.Y CLUB - “THE STATE OF THE STATE O F ISRAEL” - Sunday\, May 21 at 3:00. Rabbi Menachem Creditor will presen t a compelling talk discussing critical challenges facing Israel today as it is deals with conflicting ideologies and religious extremes. These conf licts have implications for Israeli democracy\, as well as for Israel’s relationships with Palestinians\, Israeli Arabs\, and American Jewry.\n\nM enachem Creditor is an American rabbi\, author\, poet\, and musician. He i s the Scholar-in-Residence at UJA-Federation New York and a renowned speak er. A buffet supper will follow the talk for J.O.Y members. Non-members ma y attend the supper for a suggested donation of $18.00 to The J.O.Y. Club Fund payable on ShulCloud. The discussion is opened to all. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /03/WJC-JOY-StateIsrael.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1678@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230523T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230523T194500 DTSTAMP:20230316T164503Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/mah-jong-weekly-game-2023-05-23/ SUMMARY:Mah Jong Weekly Game DESCRIPTION:Due to popular demand\, we are establishing a weekly Mah Jong g ame at WJC in the Library. Come as many times as you can! You only need to commit a few days prior for each week. E-mail kimberlyslangus@gmail.com t o join the text chain! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /01/WJC-Sisterhood-MahJonng2.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1369@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T110000 DTSTAMP:20221003T014452Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/cooking-for-hope-19/ SUMMARY:Cooking for Hope DESCRIPTION:We continue to prepare meals for HOPE Soup Kitchen. Drop off is at 35 Forest Park Avenue in Larchmont. 9-11 am but can be flexible if nee ded. Please drop the\nfood at the patio door\, by the driveway. The reques t is for lasagna made with meat (or plant-based beef)\, vegetables and des sert.\nTo RSVP or any questions\, please contact sklevy8@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /12/WJC-CookingforHope.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1705@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T190000 DTSTAMP:20230520T013155Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/tikkun-leil-shavuot-2/ SUMMARY:Tikkun Leil Shavuot DESCRIPTION:Tikkun Leil Shavuot \n\nThursday\, May 25 \n\nWe’ll nosh and celebrate the wisdom of our faith and our community in learning sessions l ed by members 
of the community and 
our clergy. \n\n7:00pm: Dinner\n$ 10 per adult/$8 per child\; $40 max per family\nRSVP Now: https://wjcenter .shulcloud.com/form/shavuot2023.html\n\n\n8:00pm: Ma’ariv Evening Servic e \n\n8:15pm: Dessert \n\n8:30-11:00pm:  Tikkun Torah Seminars (teachers and topics below)\n\n\n Glenna Lee: "The ‘I and Thou’ of Us and Natur e”\n Tami Arnowitz: “The Sound of Silence - Life Lessons from Rosh Ch odesh Sivan”\n Seth Schafler: “Out of the Mouth of Babes - the Meanin g of Anim Zmirot”\n Hazzan Ellen Arad: “The Cans and Cants of Cantill ation and Why We Chant the Torah”\n Rabbi Menachem Creditor: “How to be a Prophet”\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /05/WJC-Tikkun-Leyl-Shavuot.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1701@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230526T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230526T110000 DTSTAMP:20230412T160656Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-143/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Children along with their grown up are invited to come celebrat e Shavuot with family and friends at WJC! Together we will sing songs\, da nce together\, clap hands and enjoy learning about this special festival. This program is geared towards ECC age children through Kindergarten. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1702@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230526T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230526T110000 DTSTAMP:20230412T160833Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-142/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:The holiday of Shavuot commemorates the giving/ receiving of th e Torah at Mt. Sinai. We also on Shavuot read Megillat Ruth\, the story of Naomi and her daughter-in-law Ruth is read. Themes of kindness and devoti on are strongly represented in this tale. We invite children in 1st throug h 6th grade to join together for Youth Services at WJC and celebrate this joyous holiday!  Parents are invited to join the congregation for Shabbat  services while the children join together for Youth Services. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1699@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230527T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230527T110000 DTSTAMP:20230412T160301Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-142/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:It is a special day as we celebrate Shabbat and Shavuot togethe r! Tkiya will be here to celebrate this with us at WJC! Children along wit h their grown up are invited to join us for our Torah for Tots service. We will sing holiday songs\, celebrate friendship and enjoy this special hol iday. This program is geared towards ECC age children through Kindergarten . ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1700@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230527T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230527T110000 DTSTAMP:20230412T160553Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-141/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:This Shabbat we invite children in 1st through 6th grade to cel ebrate Shavuot and Shabbat together at WJC! At the conclusion of services\ , we will join the congregation. Parents are invited to join the congregat ion for Shabbat services while the children join together for Youth Servi ces. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1612@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230530T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230530T101500 DTSTAMP:20230207T205705Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/babies-bagels-4/ SUMMARY:Babies & Bagels DESCRIPTION:Free and open to families with babies newborn to 12 months old. \nJoin us in a warm and loving environment for group play\, exploration\, and music for babies.\nParent must attend with the child. Parents join us for coffee and conversation. Make new friends!\n\nSign up now: https://wjc enter.shulcloud.com/form/ECC-Babies-and-Bagels ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /02/WJC-ECC-BabyBagels.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1679@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230530T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230530T194500 DTSTAMP:20230316T164503Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/mah-jong-weekly-game-2023-05-30/ SUMMARY:Mah Jong Weekly Game DESCRIPTION:Due to popular demand\, we are establishing a weekly Mah Jong g ame at WJC in the Library. Come as many times as you can! You only need to commit a few days prior for each week. E-mail kimberlyslangus@gmail.com t o join the text chain! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /01/WJC-Sisterhood-MahJonng2.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1401@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T100000 DTSTAMP:20221030T231542Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shabbat-yoga-20/ SUMMARY:Shabbat Yoga DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to gather in the Activity Center Saturday at 10 :00am to deepen our understanding of Jewish spirituality through the pract ice of yoga. Please welcome Irrit Dweck and returning instructor\, Robin W ald\, as they lead us in inspiring infusions of Jewish wisdom\, yoga and m ovement\, meditation and relaxation. Our schedule is as follows:\nJune 3\, 2023  - Irrit Dweck\nRobin Wald is a Jewish educator who has been teachi ng Jewish yoga and meditation for adults\, teens\, and children at synagog ues and religious schools in Westchester since 2005. She integrates the wi sdom of Torah\, Tanach\, kabbalah/mysticism\, Pirke Avot\, and Mussar with the embodied physical and spiritual practices of yoga and meditation.\n\n Irrit Dweck teaches Arabic and Spanish at SAR High School and Yoga to adul ts and teens. In her classes\, she explores a connection to breathe throug h movement and a philosophical theme.\n\nWhether you are a beginner or an experienced yogi\, please join us. Social distancing rules will be followe d. Irrit and Robin are vaccinated\, and anyone who is unvaccinated will be required to wear a mask. Please bring your own mat and water bottle. Bloc ks are optional. We greatly look forward to practicing yoga together again ! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019 /09/WJC_ShabbatYoga.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1720@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230604T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230604T100000 DTSTAMP:20230519T002847Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/fill-a-truck/ SUMMARY:Fill a Truck DESCRIPTION:Have One of The Listed Items at Home?\n\n TODDLER CLOTHING SIZ ES 2T - 6T\n SPANISH LANGUAGE BOOKS\n TOYS (0 - 36M)\n\nIf so\, bring th em along upon dropping off your donation! These items are highly needed. I f you do not have the listed items but have other items we accept we invit e you to stop by with your donations.\n\nNo baby items at home? Purchase b rand new items for Room to Grow families using the list of items we accept OR from our Fill-A-Truck urgent needs wish list.\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /05/3.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1717@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230605T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230605T194500 DTSTAMP:20230517T031008Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/bridge-for-beginners-with-art-seelenfr eund-2023-06-05/ SUMMARY:Bridge for Beginners with Art Seelenfreund DESCRIPTION:Join Sisterhood and Brotherhood Mondays in June (June 5\, 12) a t 7:45pm in the Youth Lounge to learn the “art of playing bridge” with Bridge aficionado\, instructor and WJC Member\, Art Seelenfreund.\n\nNo p rior experience necessary\, but registration for this three part course is necessary. Please e-mail thewjcsisterhood@gmail.com by May 23 to sign up for this free and fun program! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /05/WJC-BridgeforBeginners.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1613@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230606T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230606T101500 DTSTAMP:20230207T205737Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/babies-bagels-5/ SUMMARY:Babies & Bagels DESCRIPTION:Free and open to families with babies newborn to 12 months old. \nJoin us in a warm and loving environment for group play\, exploration\, and music for babies.\nParent must attend with the child. Parents join us for coffee and conversation. Make new friends!\n\nSign up now: https://wjc enter.shulcloud.com/form/ECC-Babies-and-Bagels ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /02/WJC-ECC-BabyBagels.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1722@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T204500 DTSTAMP:20230608T210147Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/israel-discussion-series-2023-06-08/ SUMMARY:Israel Discussion Series DESCRIPTION:Following the interesting conversations from our book club sess ions\, we will continue our learning and discussion\, led by Rabbi Arnowit z\, with a few podcasts.  We'll meet Thursday evenings (June 8\, 15\, and 22) at 7:45pm via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/907858576\n\nWe look forward to leaping back into our Israel discussion at this liminal moment (among so many liminal moments) in Israel’s history.\n\nYou did not have to partic ipate in book club in order to attend this series.\nJune 8:\nWe'll use two episodes of the Hartman Institutes Podcast For Heaven’s Sake with Danie l Hartman\, Yossi Klein HaLevi (who wrote the last book we used) and Elana Stein Hain. The two episodes are:\n\nFunding an Israel We Disagree With\n https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-heavens-sake/id1522222281?i=1000 609613248\n\nand\n\nReflections on Israel at 75\nhttps://podcasts.apple.co m/us/podcast/for-heavens-sake/id1522222281?i=1000610685416\n\nOr click her e to see the “For Heaven’s Sake” Website’s list of episodes and cl ick on the one you want: https://www.hartman.org.il/program/for-heavens-sa ke-podcast/#episodes-1\n June 15:\n\nWe will discuss an episode of Identit y Crisis with Yehudah Kurtzer: "Free Speech and Anti-Zionism at CUNY Law"\ nhttps://www.hartman.org.il/free-speech-and-anti-zionism-at-cuny-law/\n\nJ une 22:\n\nWe will discuss an episode of The New Yorker Podcast: "The Poli tical Scene - Israel on the Brink” - this one may rub some folks the wro ng way\, but please remember that this is for discussion and not an endors ement of particular ideas on the podcast: https://www.newyorker.com/podcas t/political-scene/israel-on-the-brink\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /06/WJC-IsraelDiscussion.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1410@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230609T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230609T173000 DTSTAMP:20230510T105231Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/ecc-community-shabbat-service-8/ SUMMARY:ECC Community Shabbat Service DESCRIPTION:5:30pm: Family Service\n\nYoung children and their grown ups ar e invited to share in a song-filled and joyous welcoming of Shabbat with t he WJC clergy! We’ll sing\, dance and welcome Shabbat together. A specia l guest reader from the ECC staff will share a story with us.\n\n6:00pm: W JC Community Shabbat Dinner:\n\nThe entire congregation is welcome to join us for a community-wide dinner. $18.00 per adult\, $10.00 per child\, $60 per family (max).\n\nRSVP: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/rhythm--ru ach--june-9-2023.html\n\n7:00pm: Rhythm &\; RuachThe hour-long service welcomes Shabbat\, where you can reflect on the week and connect with God and with each other. Led by our talented musical ensemble that encourages crowd participation\, R&\;R is a soulful space and the perfect way to e nter into Shabbat. We welcome everyone to celebrate Shabbat with revitaliz ing music and song. Join us in person in the Activity Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/WJC-ECCShabbat.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1714@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230609T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230609T180000 DTSTAMP:20230510T105348Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-community-shabbat-dinner-2/ SUMMARY:WJC Community Shabbat Dinner DESCRIPTION:5:30pm: Family Service\n\nYoung children and their grown ups ar e invited to share in a song-filled and joyous welcoming of Shabbat with t he WJC clergy! We’ll sing\, dance and welcome Shabbat together. A specia l guest reader from the ECC staff will share a story with us.\n\n6:00pm: W JC Community Shabbat Dinner\n\nThe entire congregation is welcome to join us for a community-wide dinner. $18.00 per adult\, $10.00 per child\, $60 per family (max).\n\nRSVP: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/rhythm--rua ch--june-9-2023.html\n\n7:00pm: Rhythm &\; Ruach\n\nThe hour-long servi ce welcomes Shabbat\, where you can reflect on the week and connect with G od and with each other. Led by our talented musical ensemble that encourag es crowd participation\, R&\;R is a soulful space and the perfect way t o enter into Shabbat. We welcome everyone to celebrate Shabbat with revita lizing music and song. Join us in person in the Activity Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/WJC-CommunityShabbatDinner.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1715@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230609T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230609T190000 DTSTAMP:20230510T105533Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rhythm-ruach-27/ SUMMARY:Rhythm & Ruach DESCRIPTION:7:00pm: Rhythm &\; Ruach\n\nThe hour-long service welcomes S habbat\, where you can reflect on the week and connect with God and with e ach other. Led by our talented musical ensemble that encourages crowd part icipation\, R&\;R is a soulful space and the perfect way to enter into Shabbat. We welcome everyone to celebrate Shabbat with revitalizing music and song. Join us in person in the Activity Center\n\nThis event is preced ed by the Family Service at 5:30pm and a WJC Community Shabbat Dinner at 6 :00pm. Please see below for details.\n\n5:30pm: Family Service\n\nYoung ch ildren and their grown ups are invited to share in a song-filled and joyou s welcoming of Shabbat with the WJC clergy! We’ll sing\, dance and welco me Shabbat together. A special guest reader from the ECC staff will share a story with us.\n\n6:00pm: WJC Community Shabbat Dinner\n\nThe entire con gregation is welcome to join us for a community-wide dinner. $18.00 per ad ult\, $10.00 per child\, $60 per family (max).\n\nRSVP: https://wjcenter.s hulcloud.com/form/rhythm--ruach--june-9-2023.html ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /08/WJC-RhythmRuach2018.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1725@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230609T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230609T200000 DTSTAMP:20230605T004455Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/going-green-at-wjc-update/ SUMMARY:Going Green at WJC: Update DESCRIPTION:WJC members Marc Karell\, Glenna Lee and Kimberly Langus will u pdate us on environmental efforts at WJC and in our neighborhood. Join us in the Activity Center. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /06/WJC-GoingGreen.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1689@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230611T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230611T180000 DTSTAMP:20230530T020755Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/a-night-at-the-riviera/ SUMMARY:A Night at the Riviera DESCRIPTION: \;\n\n\nFor more than 60 years\, WJC has held an annual ga la to celebrate our community\, raise funds\, and honor key contributors t o our shul. This year\, the goal of our annual festivity is to welcome as many WJC members as possible. Chaired by WJC members Lauren Sholder and Jo anna Shlesinger\, we invite our entire community to bask in the breeze of the Riviera and partake in casino fun.\n\nWe are thrilled to offer tribute to a distinguished group of honorees who represent three different segmen ts of our membership. Judy and Howard Zweig\, Sharon Weinstock and Jacques Steinberg and Glenna Lee (Young Leadership Award recipient) are all remar kable individuals. Even without formal titles in synagogue leadership\, th ese changemakers show initiative and creativity to drive our congregation forward. Their contributions help make WJC the center of our Jewish lives. \n\n Music by the SR2 band\n\nCocktail attire. Please contribute to the Jo urnal by June 4.\n\n\nCONTRIBUTE TO THE JOURNAL\n\nClick here to learn mor e about this year's honorees.\n\nClick here to contribute to the raffle. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /03/Gala-2023-Riviera-Post.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1718@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230612T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230612T194500 DTSTAMP:20230517T031006Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/bridge-for-beginners-with-art-seelenfr eund-2023-06-12/ SUMMARY:Bridge for Beginners with Art Seelenfreund DESCRIPTION:Join Sisterhood and Brotherhood Mondays in June (June 5\, 12) a t 7:45pm in the Youth Lounge to learn the “art of playing bridge” with Bridge aficionado\, instructor and WJC Member\, Art Seelenfreund.\n\nNo p rior experience necessary\, but registration for this three part course is necessary. Please e-mail thewjcsisterhood@gmail.com by May 23 to sign up for this free and fun program! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /05/WJC-BridgeforBeginners.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1614@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230613T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230613T101500 DTSTAMP:20230207T205904Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/babies-bagels-6/ SUMMARY:Babies & Bagels DESCRIPTION:Free and open to families with babies newborn to 12 months old. \nJoin us in a warm and loving environment for group play\, exploration\, and music for babies.\nParent must attend with the child. Parents join us for coffee and conversation. Make new friends!\n\nSign up now: https://wjc enter.shulcloud.com/form/ECC-Babies-and-Bagels ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /02/WJC-ECC-BabyBagels.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1723@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230615T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230615T204500 DTSTAMP:20230608T210147Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/israel-discussion-series-2023-06-15/ SUMMARY:Israel Discussion Series DESCRIPTION:Following the interesting conversations from our book club sess ions\, we will continue our learning and discussion\, led by Rabbi Arnowit z\, with a few podcasts.  We'll meet Thursday evenings (June 8\, 15\, and 22) at 7:45pm via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/907858576\n\nWe look forward to leaping back into our Israel discussion at this liminal moment (among so many liminal moments) in Israel’s history.\n\nYou did not have to partic ipate in book club in order to attend this series.\nJune 8:\nWe'll use two episodes of the Hartman Institutes Podcast For Heaven’s Sake with Danie l Hartman\, Yossi Klein HaLevi (who wrote the last book we used) and Elana Stein Hain. The two episodes are:\n\nFunding an Israel We Disagree With\n https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-heavens-sake/id1522222281?i=1000 609613248\n\nand\n\nReflections on Israel at 75\nhttps://podcasts.apple.co m/us/podcast/for-heavens-sake/id1522222281?i=1000610685416\n\nOr click her e to see the “For Heaven’s Sake” Website’s list of episodes and cl ick on the one you want: https://www.hartman.org.il/program/for-heavens-sa ke-podcast/#episodes-1\n June 15:\n\nWe will discuss an episode of Identit y Crisis with Yehudah Kurtzer: "Free Speech and Anti-Zionism at CUNY Law"\ nhttps://www.hartman.org.il/free-speech-and-anti-zionism-at-cuny-law/\n\nJ une 22:\n\nWe will discuss an episode of The New Yorker Podcast: "The Poli tical Scene - Israel on the Brink” - this one may rub some folks the wro ng way\, but please remember that this is for discussion and not an endors ement of particular ideas on the podcast: https://www.newyorker.com/podcas t/political-scene/israel-on-the-brink\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /06/WJC-IsraelDiscussion.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1371@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230621T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230621T110000 DTSTAMP:20230529T160113Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/cooking-for-hope-17/ SUMMARY:Cooking for Hope DESCRIPTION:Please note the change—as of May 29—for this month's Cookin g for Hope drop off.\n\nDrop off is now Wednesday\, June 21\, from 9:00-11 :00am at 18 Sherwood Oval\, Larchmont. The request is for lasagna made wit h meat (or plant-based beef)\, vegetables and dessert.\nIn addition: pantr y items are also needed including items like tuna\, peanut butter\, jelly\ , meal in a can\, and cereal.  These items will be brought to HOPE with o ur usual delivery.\n\nTo RSVP or any questions\, please contact sklevy8@gm ail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /12/WJC-CookingforHope.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1748@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T220000 DTSTAMP:20230628T134956Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/israeli-dance-at-wjc-2-2023-06-22/ SUMMARY:Israeli Dance at WJC DESCRIPTION:Please join us for Israeli dancing at WJC in Mamaroneck with wo rld-renowned teacher and choreographer Shmulik Gov Ari\, Thursday nights from 7:30 to 10:00pm. The fee is $15.00 per person. Must be vaccinated an d masks are required at this time. Drop-ins are welcome.\n\nPlease RSVP to  Mamaromarc@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /05/WJC-IsraelDance-NEW.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1724@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T204500 DTSTAMP:20230608T210147Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/israel-discussion-series-2023-06-22/ SUMMARY:Israel Discussion Series DESCRIPTION:Following the interesting conversations from our book club sess ions\, we will continue our learning and discussion\, led by Rabbi Arnowit z\, with a few podcasts.  We'll meet Thursday evenings (June 8\, 15\, and 22) at 7:45pm via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/907858576\n\nWe look forward to leaping back into our Israel discussion at this liminal moment (among so many liminal moments) in Israel’s history.\n\nYou did not have to partic ipate in book club in order to attend this series.\nJune 8:\nWe'll use two episodes of the Hartman Institutes Podcast For Heaven’s Sake with Danie l Hartman\, Yossi Klein HaLevi (who wrote the last book we used) and Elana Stein Hain. The two episodes are:\n\nFunding an Israel We Disagree With\n https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-heavens-sake/id1522222281?i=1000 609613248\n\nand\n\nReflections on Israel at 75\nhttps://podcasts.apple.co m/us/podcast/for-heavens-sake/id1522222281?i=1000610685416\n\nOr click her e to see the “For Heaven’s Sake” Website’s list of episodes and cl ick on the one you want: https://www.hartman.org.il/program/for-heavens-sa ke-podcast/#episodes-1\n June 15:\n\nWe will discuss an episode of Identit y Crisis with Yehudah Kurtzer: "Free Speech and Anti-Zionism at CUNY Law"\ nhttps://www.hartman.org.il/free-speech-and-anti-zionism-at-cuny-law/\n\nJ une 22:\n\nWe will discuss an episode of The New Yorker Podcast: "The Poli tical Scene - Israel on the Brink” - this one may rub some folks the wro ng way\, but please remember that this is for discussion and not an endors ement of particular ideas on the podcast: https://www.newyorker.com/podcas t/political-scene/israel-on-the-brink\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /06/WJC-IsraelDiscussion.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1615@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230627T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230627T101500 DTSTAMP:20230207T205936Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/babies-bagels-7/ SUMMARY:Babies & Bagels DESCRIPTION:Free and open to families with babies newborn to 12 months old. \nJoin us in a warm and loving environment for group play\, exploration\, and music for babies.\nParent must attend with the child. Parents join us for coffee and conversation. Make new friends!\n\nSign up now: https://wjc enter.shulcloud.com/form/ECC-Babies-and-Bagels ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /02/WJC-ECC-BabyBagels.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1749@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230629T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230629T220000 DTSTAMP:20230628T134956Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/israeli-dance-at-wjc-2-2023-06-29/ SUMMARY:Israeli Dance at WJC DESCRIPTION:Please join us for Israeli dancing at WJC in Mamaroneck with wo rld-renowned teacher and choreographer Shmulik Gov Ari\, Thursday nights from 7:30 to 10:00pm. The fee is $15.00 per person. Must be vaccinated an d masks are required at this time. Drop-ins are welcome.\n\nPlease RSVP to  Mamaromarc@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /05/WJC-IsraelDance-NEW.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1730@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230701T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230701T110000 DTSTAMP:20230605T011628Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-145/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Our first summer Shabbat together! Let’s celebrate! Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for our Torah for Tots se rvice. We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendship and enjoy learnin g about Shabbat. This program is geared towards ECC age children through K indergarten. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1731@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230701T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230701T110000 DTSTAMP:20230605T011711Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-144/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join us Shabbat morning for Youth Services at WJC.  Parents ar e invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the childre n join together for Youth Services.   After our Tefillot\, we will have a discussion together on the Torah portion for this Shabbat followed by so me fun games. At the conclusion of services\, we will join the congregatio n. Make sure to check our weekly Shabbat newsletter for a personal message from our Youth Services leader. This program is geared towards children i n 1st grade through 6th grade. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1616@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230705T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230705T101500 DTSTAMP:20230207T210003Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/babies-bagels-8/ SUMMARY:Babies & Bagels DESCRIPTION:Free and open to families with babies newborn to 12 months old. \nJoin us in a warm and loving environment for group play\, exploration\, and music for babies.\nParent must attend with the child. Parents join us for coffee and conversation. Make new friends!\n\nSign up now: https://wjc enter.shulcloud.com/form/ECC-Babies-and-Bagels ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /02/WJC-ECC-BabyBagels.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1750@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230706T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230706T220000 DTSTAMP:20230628T134956Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/israeli-dance-at-wjc-2-2023-07-06/ SUMMARY:Israeli Dance at WJC DESCRIPTION:Please join us for Israeli dancing at WJC in Mamaroneck with wo rld-renowned teacher and choreographer Shmulik Gov Ari\, Thursday nights from 7:30 to 10:00pm. The fee is $15.00 per person. Must be vaccinated an d masks are required at this time. Drop-ins are welcome.\n\nPlease RSVP to  Mamaromarc@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /05/WJC-IsraelDance-NEW.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1744@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230708T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230708T110000 DTSTAMP:20230605T013509Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-152/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:What do you like about Shabbat? Is it the challah\, the candles ticks or the grape juice? We invite children along with their grown up to tell us what they love about Shabbat at our weekly Torah for Tots service. We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendship and enjoy learning abou t Shabbat.  This program is geared towards ECC age children through Kinde rgarten. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1745@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230708T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230708T110000 DTSTAMP:20230605T013937Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-151/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join us Shabbat morning for Youth Services at WJC.  Parents ar e invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the childre n join together for Youth Services.   After our Tefillot\, we will have a discussion together on the Torah portion for this Shabbat followed by so me fun games. At the conclusion of services\, we will join the congregatio n. Make sure to check our weekly Shabbat newsletter for a personal message from our Youth Services leader. This program is geared towards children i n 1st grade through 6th grade. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1746@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230709T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230709T150000 DTSTAMP:20230620T182816Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/j-o-y-club-an-update-on-trumps-lawsuit s-investigations/ SUMMARY:J.O.Y. Club: An Update on Trump’s Lawsuits & Investigations DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our next compelling J.O.Y. Club Program\, An Update on Trump's Lawsuits and Investigations\, on Sunday\, July 9\, at 3 :00pm. Our own Roger Stavis\, Esq. (our go-to attorney for legal insights) will bring us up to date with a stimulating\, lively\, and informative co nversation. Roger will discuss the Trump indictments from someone involved in the NY State grand jury. He will bring copies of the State and Federa l indictments.\n\nRoger is a partner in the law firm of Mintz and Gold\, L LP\, where his practice is Criminal Law. He has written numerous articles and is a George Washington University Law School Trustee Scholar. He has b een selected annually as a “Super Lawyer” since 2007.\n\nWe welcome al l WJC members to the discussion at 3:00pm and the Q&\;A. A buffet suppe r following the Q&\;A is open to J.O.Y. Club members for free. A donati on of $18 to the J.O.Y. Club Fund is suggested for non-J.O.Y. Club members for supper.\n\nPlease note: The J.O.Y. Club is now open to all WJC member s regardless of age. Please RSVP on ShulCloud or contact Ally at 914-698-2 960 or ally@wjcenter.org for reservations and J.O.Y. memberships.\nSave th e Date for Upcoming J.O.Y. Club Events\nAll events are hosted at 3:00pm\n\ nAugust 13: J.O.Y. Club Annual BBQ &\; Games Day\n\nSeptember 10: Klezm a Concert followed by a celebration honoring the WJC Long-Time Members\n\ nOctober 15: The Disturbing Rise of Antisemitism with Myra Clark-Siegel\, Regional Director of the American Jewish Committee (Westchester/Fairfield) \n\nNovember 19: Healthy Living for Your Brain &\; Body with Giselle Fo nseca\, Community Engagement Manager of the Alzheimer’s Association (Hud son Valley) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /06/WJC-JOY-UpdateTrump.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1617@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230711T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230711T101500 DTSTAMP:20230207T210031Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/babies-bagels-9/ SUMMARY:Babies & Bagels DESCRIPTION:Free and open to families with babies newborn to 12 months old. \nJoin us in a warm and loving environment for group play\, exploration\, and music for babies.\nParent must attend with the child. Parents join us for coffee and conversation. Make new friends!\n\nSign up now: https://wjc enter.shulcloud.com/form/ECC-Babies-and-Bagels ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /02/WJC-ECC-BabyBagels.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1751@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230713T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230713T220000 DTSTAMP:20230628T134956Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/israeli-dance-at-wjc-2-2023-07-13/ SUMMARY:Israeli Dance at WJC DESCRIPTION:Please join us for Israeli dancing at WJC in Mamaroneck with wo rld-renowned teacher and choreographer Shmulik Gov Ari\, Thursday nights from 7:30 to 10:00pm. The fee is $15.00 per person. Must be vaccinated an d masks are required at this time. Drop-ins are welcome.\n\nPlease RSVP to  Mamaromarc@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /05/WJC-IsraelDance-NEW.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1742@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230715T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230715T110000 DTSTAMP:20230605T013332Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-151/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Shabbat is here! We are so glad Shabbat is here! Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for our Torah for Tots service . We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendship and enjoy learning abo ut Shabbat.  This program is geared towards ECC age children through Kind ergarten. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1743@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230715T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230715T110000 DTSTAMP:20230605T013420Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-150/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join us Shabbat morning for Youth Services at WJC.  Parents ar e invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the childre n join together for Youth Services.   After our Tefillot\, we will have a discussion together on the Torah portion for this Shabbat followed by so me fun games. At the conclusion of services\, we will join the congregatio n. Make sure to check our weekly Shabbat newsletter for a personal message from our Youth Services leader. This program is geared towards children i n 1st grade through 6th grade. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1618@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230718T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230718T101500 DTSTAMP:20230207T210056Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/babies-bagels-10/ SUMMARY:Babies & Bagels DESCRIPTION:Free and open to families with babies newborn to 12 months old. \nJoin us in a warm and loving environment for group play\, exploration\, and music for babies.\nParent must attend with the child. Parents join us for coffee and conversation. Make new friends!\n\nSign up now: https://wjc enter.shulcloud.com/form/ECC-Babies-and-Bagels ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /02/WJC-ECC-BabyBagels.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1747@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230719T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230719T194500 DTSTAMP:20230622T172748Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/brotherhood-lets-get-social/ SUMMARY:Brotherhood: Let's Get Social DESCRIPTION:Join the Brotherhood in the space behind the Activity Center fo r beer\, light food (post dinner finger foods) and games (corn hole\, beer pong/ping pong\, and pop a shot).\n\nRSVP: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com /form/Brotherhood-Lets-Get-Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /06/Brotherhood-Social.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1752@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230720T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230720T220000 DTSTAMP:20230628T134956Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/israeli-dance-at-wjc-2-2023-07-20/ SUMMARY:Israeli Dance at WJC DESCRIPTION:Please join us for Israeli dancing at WJC in Mamaroneck with wo rld-renowned teacher and choreographer Shmulik Gov Ari\, Thursday nights from 7:30 to 10:00pm. The fee is $15.00 per person. Must be vaccinated an d masks are required at this time. Drop-ins are welcome.\n\nPlease RSVP to  Mamaromarc@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /05/WJC-IsraelDance-NEW.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1740@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230722T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230722T110000 DTSTAMP:20230605T013131Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-150/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:What do you like about Shabbat? Is it the challah\, the candles ticks or the grape juice? Come share what your family loves about Shabbat! Children along with their grown up are invited to join together as we sin g songs\, dance with the Torah\, clap hands and enjoy learning about Shabb at. Following our service\, we encourage everyone to join us for a Kiddush lunch with the congregation. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1741@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230722T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230722T110000 DTSTAMP:20230605T013232Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-149/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join us Shabbat morning for Youth Services at WJC.  Parents ar e invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the childre n join together for Youth Services.   After our Tefillot\, we will have a discussion together on the Torah portion for this Shabbat followed by so me fun games. At the conclusion of services\, we will join the congregatio n. Make sure to check our weekly Shabbat newsletter for a personal message from our Youth Services leader. This program is geared towards children i n 1st grade through 6th grade. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1619@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230725T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230725T101500 DTSTAMP:20230207T210251Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/babies-bagels-11/ SUMMARY:Babies & Bagels DESCRIPTION:Free and open to families with babies newborn to 12 months old. \nJoin us in a warm and loving environment for group play\, exploration\, and music for babies.\nParent must attend with the child. Parents join us for coffee and conversation. Make new friends!\n\nSign up now: https://wjc enter.shulcloud.com/form/ECC-Babies-and-Bagels ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /02/WJC-ECC-BabyBagels.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1766@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230726T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230727T210000 DTSTAMP:20230724T190451Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/tisha-bav-2/ SUMMARY:Tisha B'av DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\n8:00pm: Mincha\n8:17pm: Fast Begins\n8:15 to 9:45pm: Congregational Ma’ariv and Tisha B’Av services\nPlease join us in the Chapel (or via live stream or Zoom) for a soulful and meaningful Tisha B' Av service. It is a day of mourning to commemorate the destruction of both Temples and the anniversary of other tragedies that the Jews have faced. The Book of Eicha will be chanted by Linda Alpert\, Charles Altman\, Canto r Ellen Arad\, Seth Schafler and Rabbi Jen Tobenstein\, along with respons ive readings and prayers.\n\nThursday\n7:00am: Shacharit for Tisha B'av\nV irtual access by the morning minyan link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/725228 994?pwd=Y3NxSWp5VnFhaXVwNHhHN0M3cFh0QT09\n1:45pm: Mincha\nVirtual access b y the evening minyan link: https://zoom.us/j/445906724\nNO 7:30pm Evening minyan\n8:51pm: Fast concludes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /07/WJC-TishaBav-2023.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1726@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230727T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230727T110000 DTSTAMP:20230630T015718Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/cooking-for-hope-22/ SUMMARY:Cooking for Hope DESCRIPTION:Summertime can be an extremely difficult time for families that suffer from food insecurity\, as meals that are usually eaten in school a re not available.  If you are able\, please be generous by providing what you can.  The usual meal requested is lasagna with meat or plant based b eef\, vegetables and dessert.  Any or all is appreciated and store bought is fine. In addition\, HOPE requests pantry items such as tuna\, peanut b utter\, jelly\, meal in a can and cereal. All food can be dropped off at t he addresses below and we will deliver to HOPE for you. If you are not abl e to deliver at the scheduled time\, please contact sklevy8@gmail.com or 9 14-980-8853 and we can be flexible.\nTHURSDAY\, JULY 27 9-11 am\n35 Forest Park Ave\, Larchmont\nPlease let us know if you are able to participate.   Any questions\, please contact Sondra Levy sklevy8@gmail.com or 914-980 -8853.\nThank you for your generosity! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /12/WJC-CookingforHope.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1753@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230727T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230727T220000 DTSTAMP:20230628T134956Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/israeli-dance-at-wjc-2-2023-07-27/ SUMMARY:Israeli Dance at WJC DESCRIPTION:Please join us for Israeli dancing at WJC in Mamaroneck with wo rld-renowned teacher and choreographer Shmulik Gov Ari\, Thursday nights from 7:30 to 10:00pm. The fee is $15.00 per person. Must be vaccinated an d masks are required at this time. Drop-ins are welcome.\n\nPlease RSVP to  Mamaromarc@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /05/WJC-IsraelDance-NEW.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1732@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230729T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230729T110000 DTSTAMP:20230605T011904Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-146/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:It’s Shabbat and time to join friends at WJC! Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for our Torah for Tots service. We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendship and enjoy learning abou t Shabbat. This program is geared towards ECC age children through Kinderg arten. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1733@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230729T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230729T110000 DTSTAMP:20230605T012118Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-145/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join us Shabbat morning for Youth Services at WJC.  Parents ar e invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the childre n join together for Youth Services.   After our Tefillot\, we will have a discussion together on the Torah portion for this Shabbat followed by so me fun games. At the conclusion of services\, we will join the congregatio n. Make sure to check our weekly Shabbat newsletter for a personal message from our Youth Services leader. This program is geared towards children i n 1st grade through 6th grade. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1727@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20230801 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20230817 DTSTAMP:20230630T020755Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/cooking-for-hope-23/ SUMMARY:Cooking for Hope DESCRIPTION:AUGUST 1-16\nSince many people are away in August\, we are requ esting funds so HOPE can purchase food for the families.\nPlease send a ch eck for $25 per meal to WJC c/o SOJAC or donate on their website\, notatin g WJC meal: HOPE WJC Meal\nPlease let us know if you are able to participa te.  Any questions\, please contact Sondra Levy sklevy8@gmail.com or 914- 980-8853.\nThank you for your generosity! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /12/WJC-CookingforHope.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1754@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230803T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230803T220000 DTSTAMP:20230628T134956Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/israeli-dance-at-wjc-2-2023-08-03/ SUMMARY:Israeli Dance at WJC DESCRIPTION:Please join us for Israeli dancing at WJC in Mamaroneck with wo rld-renowned teacher and choreographer Shmulik Gov Ari\, Thursday nights from 7:30 to 10:00pm. The fee is $15.00 per person. Must be vaccinated an d masks are required at this time. Drop-ins are welcome.\n\nPlease RSVP to  Mamaromarc@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /05/WJC-IsraelDance-NEW.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1738@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230805T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230805T110000 DTSTAMP:20230605T012754Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-149/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Shabbat is here! We are so glad Shabbat is here! Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for our Torah for Tots service . We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendship and enjoy learning abo ut Shabbat.  This program is geared towards ECC age children through Kind ergarten. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1739@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230805T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230805T110000 DTSTAMP:20230605T012852Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-148/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC.  Following our se rvice together\, we will play some fun summer games and have a discussion on this week’s Torah portion. Make sure to check our weekly Shabbat news letter for a personal message from our Youth Services leader. This program is geared towards children in 1st grade through 6th grade. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1620@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230808T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230808T101500 DTSTAMP:20230207T211017Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/babies-bagels-12/ SUMMARY:Babies & Bagels DESCRIPTION:Free and open to families with babies newborn to 12 months old. \nJoin us in a warm and loving environment for group play\, exploration\, and music for babies.\nParent must attend with the child. Parents join us for coffee and conversation. Make new friends!\n\nSign up now: https://wjc enter.shulcloud.com/form/ECC-Babies-and-Bagels ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /02/WJC-ECC-BabyBagels.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1728@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230812T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230812T110000 DTSTAMP:20230605T011449Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-144/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for o ur Torah for Tots service. We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendsh ip and enjoy learning about Shabbat.  This program is geared towards ECC age children through Kindergarten. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1729@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230812T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230812T110000 DTSTAMP:20230605T011535Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-143/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join us Shabbat morning for Youth Services at WJC.  Parents ar e invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the childre n join together for Youth Services.   After our Tefillot\, we will have a discussion together on the Torah portion for this Shabbat followed by so me fun games. At the conclusion of services\, we will join the congregatio n. Make sure to check our weekly Shabbat newsletter for a personal message from our Youth Services leader. This program is geared towards children i n 1st grade through 6th grade. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1765@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230813T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230813T150000 DTSTAMP:20230711T142912Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/j-o-y-club-game-and-bbq-day-2/ SUMMARY:J.O.Y. Club: Game and BBQ Day DESCRIPTION:Bring your board games\, card games\, or other to a relaxing an d fun afternoon with friends. You can play or kibbitz. Followed by a lusci ous traditional hot dog and hamburger BBQ. Please\, please RSVP so we know how much food to order.\n\nRSVP: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/joy- game-bbq-rsvp-august-13.html ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /07/WJC-JOY-SummerBBQ23.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1736@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230819T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230819T110000 DTSTAMP:20230605T012512Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-148/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Tkiyah Shabbat! Children along with their grown u p are invited to join us for our Torah for Tots service. We will sing Shab bat songs\, celebrate friendship and enjoy learning about Shabbat. This pr ogram is geared towards ECC age children through Kindergarten. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1737@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230819T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230819T110000 DTSTAMP:20230605T012707Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-147/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join us Shabbat morning for Youth Services at WJC.  Parents ar e invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the childre n join together for Youth Services.   After our Tefillot\, we will have a discussion together on the Torah portion for this Shabbat followed by so me fun games. At the conclusion of services\, we will join the congregatio n. Make sure to check our weekly Shabbat newsletter for a personal message from our Youth Services leader. This program is geared towards children i n 1st grade through 6th grade. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1825@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230822T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230822T220000 DTSTAMP:20230820T215518Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/israeli-dancing-wirh-shmulik-gov-ari-2 023-08-22/ SUMMARY:Israeli dancing with Shmulik Gov Ari DESCRIPTION:Please join us for Israeli dance classes with Shmulik Gov Ari! Most classes take place Thursday nights starting at 7:00 pm for beginners and continuing from 7:45 to 10:00pm for intermediate and advanced dancers. Please check the schedule online for any changes.\nFees are $15 per class . Teens and kids are free.\nFor more info\, please contact Linda Alpert at Lalpertesq@aol.com.\nAll sessions take place in the Activity Center EXCEP T on the following dates: September 12 (Youth Lounge) and October 5 (Gym\, if it rains). ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /05/WJC-IsraelDance-NEW.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1734@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230826T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230826T110000 DTSTAMP:20230605T012258Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-147/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:What do you like about Shabbat? Is it the challah\, the candles ticks or the grape juice? Come share what your family loves about Shabbat! Children along with their grown up are invited to join together as we sin g songs\, dance with the Torah\, clap hands and enjoy learning about Shabb at. Following our service\, we encourage everyone to join us for a Kiddush lunch with the congregation. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1735@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230826T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230826T110000 DTSTAMP:20230605T012358Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-146/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join us Shabbat morning for Youth Services at WJC.  Parents ar e invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the childre n join together for Youth Services.   After our Tefillot\, we will have a discussion together on the Torah portion for this Shabbat followed by so me fun games. At the conclusion of services\, we will join the congregatio n. Make sure to check our weekly Shabbat newsletter for a personal message from our Youth Services leader. This program is geared towards children i n 1st grade through 6th grade. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1866@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20230901 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20231003 DTSTAMP:20230926T190631Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/bring-your-breakfast-high-holiday-food -drive/ SUMMARY:Bring Your Breakfast High Holiday Food Drive DESCRIPTION:HIGH HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE: BRING YOUR BREAKFAST - Extended until October 2\nJoin the Social Action Justice Committee by donating boxes of c ereal and shelf stable milk to share the breakfast we will miss on Yom Kip pur. Drop off the food in the bins located outside the main office or in t he coat room beginning September 8 or pick up a shopping bag at services o n Rosh Hashanah\, fill it and return on Yom Kippur. All food will be donat ed to HOPE Community Services in New Rochelle. If you prefer to make a mon etary donation to HOPE\, please send directly to hopecommunityservices.org \nAny questions\, please contact sklevy8@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /09/WJC-BringBreakfast-HHFoodDrive.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1809@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230902T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230902T110000 DTSTAMP:20230815T170530Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-153/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:What do you like about Shabbat? Is it the challah\, the candles ticks or the grape juice? We invite children along with their grown up to tell us what they love about Shabbat at our weekly Torah for Tots service. We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendship and enjoy learning abou t Shabbat.  This program is geared towards ECC age children through Kinde rgarten. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1815@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230902T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230902T110000 DTSTAMP:20230815T172649Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-153/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join us Shabbat morning for Youth Services at WJC.  Parents ar e invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the childre n join together for Youth Services.   After our Tefillot\, we will have a discussion together on the Torah portion for this Shabbat followed by so me fun games. At the conclusion of services\, we will join the congregatio n. Make sure to check our weekly Shabbat newsletter for a personal message from our Youth Services leader. This program is geared towards children i n 1st grade through 6th grade. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1808@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230907T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230907T093000 DTSTAMP:20230815T165824Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sisterhood-tour-of-tics-mikvah/ SUMMARY:Sisterhood Tour of TIC’s Mikvah DESCRIPTION:Have you ever been curious about the deep spiritual roots of im mersing into mikvah? Celebrate the new year with this beautiful tour of TI C’s Mikvah in White Plains\, led by Glenna Lee and Rabbi Shoshi Goldberg .\nRegistration for this free event is required\, e-mail thewjcsisterhood@ gmail.com by September 1.\n\nTemple Israel Center\, White Plains ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /08/WJC_Sisterhood-Mikvah.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1830@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230907T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230907T220000 DTSTAMP:20230820T215518Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/israeli-dancing-wirh-shmulik-gov-ari-2 023-09-07/ SUMMARY:Israeli dancing with Shmulik Gov Ari DESCRIPTION:Please join us for Israeli dance classes with Shmulik Gov Ari! Most classes take place Thursday nights starting at 7:00 pm for beginners and continuing from 7:45 to 10:00pm for intermediate and advanced dancers. Please check the schedule online for any changes.\nFees are $15 per class . Teens and kids are free.\nFor more info\, please contact Linda Alpert at Lalpertesq@aol.com.\nAll sessions take place in the Activity Center EXCEP T on the following dates: September 12 (Youth Lounge) and October 5 (Gym\, if it rains). ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /05/WJC-IsraelDance-NEW.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1793@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230908T171500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230908T171500 DTSTAMP:20230815T025133Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/joyful-together-family-shabbat-dinner/ SUMMARY:Joyful Together Family Shabbat Dinner DESCRIPTION:5:15pm-6:00pm: Family Shabbat Dinner\nAn early seating of dinne r for those with early bedtimes.\n$18.00 per adult\, $10.00 per child\, $6 0 per family (max).\n6:00pm-7:30pm: Joyful Together Rhythm &\; Ruach\nW e will enter Shabbat with joyous non-stop dancing and song. Wear comfortab le shoes and get ready to\nloose yourself in the joy of Shabbat as we ente r the High Holiday season.\n7:30pm-9:00pm: Community Shabbat Dinner\n$18.0 0 per adult\, $10.00 per child\, $60 per family (max)\nRSVP: https://wjcen ter.shulcloud.com/form/rhythm-ruach-september-8-2023 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /08/WJC-FamilyShabbatDinner.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1791@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230908T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230908T180000 DTSTAMP:20230904T224047Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/joyful-together-rhythm-ruach/ SUMMARY:Joyful Together Rhythm & Ruach DESCRIPTION:5:15pm-6:00pm: Family Shabbat Dinner\nAn early seating of dinne r for those with early bedtimes.\n$18.00 per adult\, $10.00 per child\, $6 0 per family (max).\n6:00pm-7:30pm: Joyful Together Rhythm &\; Ruach\nW e will enter Shabbat with joyous non-stop dancing and song. Wear comfortab le shoes and get ready to\nloose yourself in the joy of Shabbat as we ente r the High Holiday season.\n"On Friday night September 8\, it’s A Joyful Rhythm &\; Ruach – or as I like to call it “Wedding Celebration Sh abbat.” The Rhythm &\; Ruach Band will play like the bride and groom just entered the room and we will celebrate Kabbalat Shabbat like the kabb alists of Tzvat in the 15th century – like a wedding celebration for the Sabbath Bride! Great music\, simcha (think hora) dancing and singing will be on tap along with a celebratory dinner." —Rabbi Arnowitz\n7:30pm-9:0 0pm: Community Shabbat Dinner\n$18.00 per adult\, $10.00 per child\, $60 p er family (max)\nRSVP: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/rhythm-ruach-se ptember-8-2023 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /08/WJC-HH-RhythmRuach.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1792@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230908T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230908T193000 DTSTAMP:20230817T133619Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/joyful-together-community-dinner/ SUMMARY:Joyful Together Community Dinner DESCRIPTION:5:15pm-6:00pm: Family Shabbat Dinner\nAn early seating of dinne r for those with early bedtimes.\n$18.00 per adult\, $10.00 per child\, $6 0 per family (max).\n6:00pm-7:30pm: Joyful Together Rhythm &\; Ruach\nW e will enter Shabbat with joyous non-stop dancing and song. Wear comfortab le shoes and get ready to lose yourself in the joy of Shabbat as we enter the High Holiday season.\n7:30pm-9:00pm: Community Shabbat Dinner\n$18.00 per adult\, $10.00 per child\, $60 per family (max)\nRSVP: https://wjcente r.shulcloud.com/form/rhythm-ruach-september-8-2023 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/WJC-CommunityShabbatDinner.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1810@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230909T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230909T110000 DTSTAMP:20230815T170812Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-154/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Shabbat is here! We are so glad Shabbat is here! Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for our Torah for Tots service . We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendship and enjoy learning abo ut Shabbat.  This program is geared towards ECC age children through Kind ergarten. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1814@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230909T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230909T110000 DTSTAMP:20230815T172232Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-152/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC.  Following our se rvice together\, we will play some fun back to school games and have a dis cussion on this week’s Torah portion. Make sure to check our weekly Shab bat newsletter for a personal message from our Youth Services leader. This program is geared towards children in 1st grade through 6th grade. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1769@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230909T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230909T203000 DTSTAMP:20230906T185030Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/selichot-service/ SUMMARY:Selichot Service DESCRIPTION:8:30pm: Havdalah and Learning Session\n9:30pm: Selichot Service \nEnter the season with prayer\, music and community. Members of Congregat ion Kneses Tifereth Israel\, Conservative Synagogue Adath Israel of Riverd ale\, Greenburgh Hebrew Center\,  Jewish Community Center of Harrison \, Pelham Jewish Center\, Temple Israel Center\, Shaarei Tikvah\, and Westche ster Jewish Center will join together for a musical Selichot service featu ring clergy from all the congregations. Join us for what has become a high light of the year.\n\nConservative Synagogue Adath Israel of Riverdale: 47 5 W 250th St\, Bronx\, NY 10471\n\nThe synagogue's main entrance is locate d on the north-bound Henry Hudson Parkway service road\, just north of Wes t 250th Street.\nStreet parking is available:\n\n on West 250th Street be tween the parkway service road and Delafield Avenue\n along the service r oad side between West 246th Street and West 250th Street. (Please be mindf ul of posted restrictions.)Please note that parking in the Fieldston neigh borhood (to the east of the synagogue) is illegal and cars will be towed.\ n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /08/WJC-Selichot-Services2023-post.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1790@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230910T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230910T140000 DTSTAMP:20230825T194715Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/community-bbq/ SUMMARY:Community BBQ DESCRIPTION:Save the date: Sunday\, September 10\, from 12:00 to 2:00pm\nJo in us for our yearly community kick-off event of the High Holidays season! The Community BBQ takes place under the big tent\, where you can meet up with old friends and connect with new ones. The whole family is invited to enjoy food and fall fun including music\, games\, and even a scavenger hu nt for the kids! Decorate a craft for Rosh Hashanah with your child.\nTher e's no cost to attend\, but please make sure to RSVP so we can plan accord ingly. See you there!\nRSVP: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/Community -BBQ-Sept-10-2023\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /08/WJC-CommunityPicnic2023.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1771@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230910T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230910T150000 DTSTAMP:20230807T141250Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/j-o-y-club-klezmer-concert-and-long-ti me-member-celebration/ SUMMARY:J.O.Y. Club: Klezmer Concert and Long-time Member Celebration DESCRIPTION:Klezmer Musical Program performed by “Elijah and the Not for Prophets” in the WJC tent at 3:00 on Sunday\, September 10. Following th e concert all J.O.Y. Club members are invited to the Long-time members cel ebration and dinner.\nRSVP: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/Longtime-M ember-Dinner-Form-Sept-10 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /08/WJC-JOY-Concert.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1798@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230912T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230912T101500 DTSTAMP:20230815T154926Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/babies-bagels-13/ SUMMARY:Babies & Bagels DESCRIPTION:Free and open to families with babies newborn to 12 months old. \nJoin us in a warm and loving environment for group play\, exploration\, and music for babies.\nParent must attend with the child. Parents join us for coffee and conversation. Make new friends!\n\nSign up now: https://wjc enter.shulcloud.com/form/ECC-Babies-and-Bagels ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /02/WJC-ECC-BabyBagels.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1831@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230912T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230912T220000 DTSTAMP:20230820T215518Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/israeli-dancing-wirh-shmulik-gov-ari-2 023-09-12/ SUMMARY:Israeli dancing with Shmulik Gov Ari DESCRIPTION:Please join us for Israeli dance classes with Shmulik Gov Ari! Most classes take place Thursday nights starting at 7:00 pm for beginners and continuing from 7:45 to 10:00pm for intermediate and advanced dancers. Please check the schedule online for any changes.\nFees are $15 per class . Teens and kids are free.\nFor more info\, please contact Linda Alpert at Lalpertesq@aol.com.\nAll sessions take place in the Activity Center EXCEP T on the following dates: September 12 (Youth Lounge) and October 5 (Gym\, if it rains). ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /05/WJC-IsraelDance-NEW.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1789@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230913T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230913T190000 DTSTAMP:20230818T173842Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sisterhood-cocktails-by-the-pool/ SUMMARY:Sisterhood Cocktails by the Pool DESCRIPTION:A wonderful way to be welcomed into Sisterhood! Whether you’r e a first time Sister\, Sisterhood member for life\, or curious to see if Sisterhood is right for you\, celebrate the end of Summer with us on the b eautiful patio of Laura Grill with cocktails\, desserts and the best compa ny ever: Sisterhood. Please RSVP to this free event by September 6. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /08/WJC-Sisterhood-CocktailsPool.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1799@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T101500 DTSTAMP:20230815T155109Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/babies-bagels-14/ SUMMARY:Babies & Bagels DESCRIPTION:Free and open to families with babies newborn to 12 months old. \nJoin us in a warm and loving environment for group play\, exploration\, and music for babies.\nParent must attend with the child. Parents join us for coffee and conversation. Make new friends!\n\nSign up now: https://wjc enter.shulcloud.com/form/ECC-Babies-and-Bagels ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /02/WJC-ECC-BabyBagels.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1901@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T091500 DTSTAMP:20230911T142910Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/a-renewed-high-holiday-theology/ SUMMARY:Rabbi Moishe Steigmenn: A (Re)New(ed) High Holiday Theology DESCRIPTION:The theology of the High Holidays teaches us that God sits on a throne on high\, ruling over us and judging our actions from above. We be lieve that our prayers\, supplications\, and repentance will sway God towa rd a merciful ruling\, looking leniently upon our transgressions over the past year and judging us favorably for the year ahead. But what if we've b een looking at the theology of the High Holidays through a misunderstood l ens? What if the theology of the High Holidays teaches us something radica lly different\, even opposite of what we have come to believe? Please join Rabbi Steigmann on Saturday morning\, 9/23 to explore A (Re)New(ed) High Holiday Theology.\nMoishe Steigmann\, The Mindful Rabbi\, is the founder a nd director of a non-profit organization\, Own Your Judaism. Through his organization\, he creates easeful\, joyful\, and social programming for an yone who wants to experience Judaism. He also speaks\, hosts livestream co nversations\, and offers Jewish Life Coaching and organizational consultat ion. An ordained rabbi with a masters in education\, he has been the rabbi of two synagogues\, one community Jewish day school\, and one Jewish camp . Specifically\, Rabbi Steigmann is thrilled to return to his family and f riends at WJC\, where he spent six years from 2006-2012 as the Assistant R abbi and Associate Rabbi.\n\nBorn and raised in Milwaukee\, Rabbi Steigman n is a proud father of two children\, Matan and Yael\, loves sports\, is p assionate about living gratefully\, and enjoys almost all puzzles and game s. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /09/Headshot-Ellen-Randy-1.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1811@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T110000 DTSTAMP:20230815T170946Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-155/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:It’s the New Year and we hope to see you at Torah for Tots! C hildren along with their grown up are invited to join us for our Torah for Tots service. We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendship and enjoy learning about Shabbat. This program is geared towards ECC age children t hrough Kindergarten. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1816@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T110000 DTSTAMP:20230815T175925Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-154/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join us Shabbat morning for Youth Services at WJC.  Parents ar e invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the childre n join together for Youth Services.   After our Tefillot\, we will have a discussion together on the Torah portion for this Shabbat followed by so me fun games. At the conclusion of services\, we will join the congregatio n. Make sure to check our weekly Shabbat newsletter for a personal message from our Youth Services leader. This program is geared towards children i n 1st grade through 6th grade. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1807@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230924T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230924T100000 DTSTAMP:20230815T164347Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/harvest-at-jay-heritage/ SUMMARY:Harvest at Jay Heritage DESCRIPTION:It is an ancient Mitzvah to glean the edges of one’s field to give food to those in need. Celebrate the high holiday season with your S isters\, friends\, and family in this gratifying gardening event\, harvest ing vegetables in the gorgeous Jay Heritage Gardens\, where they will then be donated to Caritas Food Pantry in Port Chester. Begin Yom Kipur feelin g invigorated by this truly beautiful mitzvah. All are welcome!\n\nBring g ardening gloves and trowels if you have.\n\nJay Heritage Center: 210 Bosto n Post Road\, Rye ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /08/WJC-Sisterhood-Harvest.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1767@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230924T174500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230924T174500 DTSTAMP:20230728T205121Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/kol-nidre-for-kids-with-the-bible-play ers/ SUMMARY:Kol Nidre for Kids with The Bible Players DESCRIPTION:Headed to Kol Nidre services? This year\, you can drop  your c hildren (ages 4-12) off in the Youth Lounge\, for a supervised show with T he Bible Players\, who will be hosting some holiday fun\, improv activitie s\, and games.\nThere will also be supervised free play time. Parents are welcome but not required to attend with their children. Children under 4 m ust be supervised by an adult.\nDrop off is 5:45pm. The program will start between 6:15-6:30pm.\nPlease make sure to RSVP in advance so we can ensur e we have enough staff to supervise: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/K ol-Nidre-Kids-Drop-Off-Program\n \;\nAbout The Bible Players\n\nThe Bi ble Players are a Torah Comedy team based out of New York City\, Philadelp hia\, Chicago\, and Los Angeles that are teaching Jewish Values and sweepi ng the nation! The Bible Players use theater and improv to infuse comedy a nd laughs into tales from the Torah and beyond. Since founding The Bible P layers in 2011\, they have toured America from NY to Texas to California\, bringing their unique show to thousands of people of all backgrounds and ages\, from Pre-K through adults. They've performed in 30 states\, and do over 100 programs a year\, all while remaining good looking and humble. \ n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /07/WJC-BiblePlayers.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1902@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230925T151500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230925T151500 DTSTAMP:20230911T144609Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/yom-kippur-mindfulness-with-cheryl-bra use/ SUMMARY:Yom Kippur Mindfulness with Cheryl Brause  DESCRIPTION:Mindfulness instructor and WJC member Cheryl Brause leads a Yom Kippur-themed session as we approach the final hours of the day. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /09/WJC-HH-YKMeditation-23.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1800@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T101500 DTSTAMP:20230815T155221Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/babies-bagels-15/ SUMMARY:Babies & Bagels DESCRIPTION:Free and open to families with babies newborn to 12 months old. \nJoin us in a warm and loving environment for group play\, exploration\, and music for babies.\nParent must attend with the child. Parents join us for coffee and conversation. Make new friends!\n\nSign up now: https://wjc enter.shulcloud.com/form/ECC-Babies-and-Bagels ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /02/WJC-ECC-BabyBagels.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1768@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230927T154500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230927T154500 DTSTAMP:20230814T155057Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sukkah-decoration-party/ SUMMARY:Sukkah Decoration Party DESCRIPTION:WJC children along with a grown-up are invited to come decorate the WJC Sukkah on Wednesday\, September 27. This program is open to all W JC children including our students in our ECC and RS Kindergarten and 1st grade.\n\nChildren will create their own one of a kind decoration to add t o the WJC Sukkah. A light snack will also be provided.\n\nPlease RSVP to l et us know you will be joining our Sukkah Decorating party: https://wjcent er.shulcloud.com/form/WJC-Sukkah-Decorating-ECC-RS\n\nQuestions: Contact A leza at educdir@wjcenter.org or Ann at ann@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /08/WJC-SukkahDecorationParty.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1890@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T110000 DTSTAMP:20230908T021352Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/cooking-for-hope-26/ SUMMARY:Cooking for Hope DESCRIPTION:Please help by preparing meals to help feed 120 individuals who eat at HOPE Soup Kitchen in New Rochelle. The request is for lasagna made with meat or plant based meat\, veggies and dessert. Any or all is greatl y appreciated.\nDrop off is at 35 Forest Park Avenue in Larchmont on Thurs day\, September 28\, between 9:00-11:00am. If you are not available during that time\, please call 914-400-8577 or 914-980-8853. RSVP: sklevy8@gmail .com\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /12/WJC-CookingforHope.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1836@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T220000 DTSTAMP:20230820T215518Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/israeli-dancing-wirh-shmulik-gov-ari-2 023-09-28/ SUMMARY:Israeli dancing with Shmulik Gov Ari DESCRIPTION:Please join us for Israeli dance classes with Shmulik Gov Ari! Most classes take place Thursday nights starting at 7:00 pm for beginners and continuing from 7:45 to 10:00pm for intermediate and advanced dancers. Please check the schedule online for any changes.\nFees are $15 per class . Teens and kids are free.\nFor more info\, please contact Linda Alpert at Lalpertesq@aol.com.\nAll sessions take place in the Activity Center EXCEP T on the following dates: September 12 (Youth Lounge) and October 5 (Gym\, if it rains). ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /05/WJC-IsraelDance-NEW.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1864@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230929T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230929T173000 DTSTAMP:20230904T014722Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/ecc-community-shabbat-service-9/ SUMMARY:ECC Community Shabbat Service DESCRIPTION:Chol ha’moed Sukkot\n5:30pm-6:00pm: ECC Community Shabbat Ser vice\n6:00pm-7:00pm: Community Shabbat Dinner\n$18.00 per adult\, $10.00 p er child\, $60 per family (max)\n7:30pm-8:00pm: Rhythm &\; Ruach\nMake WJC your home on Friday night. Join us for an hour-long service to welcome Shabbat\, reflect on the week\, and connect with God and with each other. Learn new melodies and sing your old favorites\, accompanied by our volun teer music ensemble.\nRSVP: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/rhythm-rua ch-september-29-2023 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/WJC-ECCShabbat.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1865@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230929T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230929T180000 DTSTAMP:20230904T014831Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/community-shabbat-dinner-3/ SUMMARY:Community Shabbat Dinner DESCRIPTION:Chol ha’moed Sukkot\n5:30pm-6:00pm: ECC Community Shabbat Ser vice\n6:00pm-7:00pm: Community Shabbat Dinner\n$18.00 per adult\, $10.00 p er child\, $60 per family (max)\n7:30pm-8:00pm: Rhythm &\; Ruach\nMake WJC your home on Friday night. Join us for an hour-long service to welcome Shabbat\, reflect on the week\, and connect with God and with each other. Learn new melodies and sing your old favorites\, accompanied by our volun teer music ensemble.\nRSVP: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/rhythm-rua ch-september-29-2023 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/WJC-CommunityShabbatDinner.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1863@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230929T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230929T193000 DTSTAMP:20230904T014607Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rhythm-ruach-28/ SUMMARY:Rhythm & Ruach DESCRIPTION:Chol ha’moed Sukkot\n5:30pm-6:00pm: ECC Community Shabbat Ser vice\n6:00pm-7:00pm:\nCommunity Shabbat Dinner\n$18.00 per adult\, $10.00 per child\, $60 per family (max)\n7:30pm-8:00pm: Rhythm &\; Ruach\nMake WJC your home on Friday night. Join us for an hour-long service to welcom e Shabbat\, reflect on the week\, and connect with God and with each other . Learn new melodies and sing your old favorites\, accompanied by our volu nteer music ensemble.\nRSVP: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/rhythm-ru ach-september-29-2023 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /08/WJC-RhythmRuach2018.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1907@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230929T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230929T203000 DTSTAMP:20230926T010709Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/koslowe-gallery-preview-tour/ SUMMARY:Koslowe Gallery Preview Tour DESCRIPTION:Curator Amy Levine-Kennedy will guide us on a preview tour of t he Koslowe Gallery's latest exhibit\, "The\nAmerican Theatre as seen by Hi rschfeld."\nThis is preceded by:\n5:30pm-6:00pm: ECC Community Shabbat Ser vice\n\n6:00pm-7:00pm: Community Shabbat Dinner\n$18.00 per adult\, $10.00 per child\, $60 per family (max)\n\nRSVP: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/ form/rhythm-ruach-september-29-2023\n\n7:30pm-8:00pm: Rhythm &\; Ruach\ nMake WJC your home on Friday night. Join us for an hour-long service to w elcome Shabbat\, reflect on the week\, and connect with God and with each other. Learn new melodies and sing your old favorites\, accompanied by our volunteer music ensemble. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /09/WJC-Al-Hirschfeld-and-American-Broadway.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1812@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230930T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230930T110000 DTSTAMP:20230815T171141Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-156/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Sukkot is here and it is time to celebrate! Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for our Torah for Tots service. We will sing songs\, celebrate friendship and enjoy learning about Sukkot.  This program is geared towards ECC age children through Kindergarten. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1817@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230930T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230930T110000 DTSTAMP:20230815T180118Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-155/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:We invite WJC children to come celebrate Sukkot! Parents are in vited to join the congregation for services while the children join toget her for Youth Services.   At the conclusion of services\, we will join t he congregation. Make sure to check our weekly Shabbat newsletter for a pe rsonal message from our Youth Services leader. This program is geared towa rds children in 1st grade through 6th grade. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1813@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231001T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231001T110000 DTSTAMP:20230815T171520Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-157/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Sukkot is here and it is time to celebrate! Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for our Torah for Tots service. We will sing songs\, celebrate friendship and enjoy learning about Sukkot.  This program is geared towards ECC age children through Kindergarten. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1819@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231001T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231001T110000 DTSTAMP:20230815T183425Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-156/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:We invite WJC children to come celebrate Sukkot! Parents are in vited to join the congregation for services while the children join toget her for Youth Services.   At the conclusion of services\, we will join t he congregation. Make sure to check our weekly Shabbat newsletter for a pe rsonal message from our Youth Services leader. This program is geared towa rds children in 1st grade through 6th grade. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1867@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231001T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231001T120000 DTSTAMP:20230904T022332Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-sukkah-hop/ SUMMARY:WJC Sukkah Hop DESCRIPTION:On the 2nd day of Sukkot following services\, we will have our very own WJC Sukkah Hop. We will begin in the WJC Sukkah for Kiddush and C hallah. We will hop on over to the home of Rabbi Jeff and Tami Arnowitz fo r a delicious lunch in their Sukkah. Following lunch\, we will join Cantor Goldberg in his Sukkah (just a small hop around the corner) for some yumm y desserts. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /09/WJC-SukkahHop.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1777@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231002T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231002T194500 DTSTAMP:20230807T015926Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sisterhood-sukkot-sip-dip/ SUMMARY:Sisterhood Sukkot Sip + Dip DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Sukkot with an upscale Sisterhood Soirée! Wine &\ ; olive oil tastings from Israel\, music and great company: Sisterhood! RS VP to thewjcsisterhood@gmail.com for this free event! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /08/WJC-Sisterhood-Sukkot.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1801@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231003T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231003T101500 DTSTAMP:20230815T155519Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/babies-bagels-16/ SUMMARY:Babies & Bagels DESCRIPTION:Free and open to families with babies newborn to 12 months old. \nJoin us in a warm and loving environment for group play\, exploration\, and music for babies.\nParent must attend with the child. Parents join us for coffee and conversation. Make new friends!\n\nSign up now: https://wjc enter.shulcloud.com/form/ECC-Babies-and-Bagels ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /02/WJC-ECC-BabyBagels.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1755@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231003T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231003T160000 DTSTAMP:20230710T010323Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/pj-library-story-time-in-the-sukkah/ SUMMARY:PJ Library Story Time in the Sukkah DESCRIPTION:Little ones along with a grown up are invited on Tuesday\, Octo ber 3rd. from 4:00 - 4:45 pm for a special Sukkot PJ Library Story Time wi th Eileen in the WJC Sukkah. Join us to hear your favorite PJ Library stor ies along with a yummy Sukkot snack.\n\nQuestions and RSVP to Aleza at edu cdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-PJLibraryStoryTime-GEN.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1900@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231003T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231003T180000 DTSTAMP:20230926T194022Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sukkah-hang-outs/ SUMMARY:Sukkah Hang Out DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Kaplan's for a hangout in the sukkah. We'll talk \, play games\, and eat lots of food! RSVP to RabbiDalton@wjcenter.org. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /09/WJC-Teens-SukkahHangOut.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1878@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231003T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231003T194500 DTSTAMP:20230911T181434Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-brotherhood-nosh-scotch-in-the-suk kah/ SUMMARY:WJC Brotherhood: Nosh & Scotch in the Sukkah DESCRIPTION:Please join the Brotherhood for dinner in the Sukkah where Rabb i Arnowitz will lead a scotch tasting lesson and lively discussion on a relevant topic to Sukkot and our daily lives.\n$40 per person\nRSVP NOW: h ttps://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/Brotherhood-Event-October3-2023\nQuesti ons? Please email Aaron Niedermayer or Gabe Wasserman.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /09/WJC-Brotherhood-SteakScotch.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1756@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T180000 DTSTAMP:20230710T010538Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/pizza-in-the-sukkah-3/ SUMMARY:Pizza in the Sukkah DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends in the Sukkah on Wednesday\, October 4th from 6:00 - 6:45 pm. Children in Kindergarten - 6th grade are invited to join t ogether for pizza and games in the Sukkah.\n\n$12 per child\n\nThis progra m is a drop off program and is open to all children in the WJC community.\ n\nRSVP NOW: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/Sukkah-Dinner-K-6-Oct-4 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019 /08/WJC-PizzaSukkah.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1770@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T093000 DTSTAMP:20230806T231817Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shabbat-shajam-with-tkiya-4/ SUMMARY:Shabbat ShaJam with Tkiya DESCRIPTION:Join friends at WJC for a music and movement Shabbat experience . Open to children birth through preschool age along with their grown up.\ n\nNo RSVP required. No charge for this program. All are welcome to join u s in the WJC Library.\n\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /04/WJC-ShabbatShajam-GEN.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1838@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T220000 DTSTAMP:20230820T215518Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/israeli-dancing-wirh-shmulik-gov-ari-2 023-10-05/ SUMMARY:Israeli dancing with Shmulik Gov Ari DESCRIPTION:Please join us for Israeli dance classes with Shmulik Gov Ari! Most classes take place Thursday nights starting at 7:00 pm for beginners and continuing from 7:45 to 10:00pm for intermediate and advanced dancers. Please check the schedule online for any changes.\nFees are $15 per class . Teens and kids are free.\nFor more info\, please contact Linda Alpert at Lalpertesq@aol.com.\nAll sessions take place in the Activity Center EXCEP T on the following dates: September 12 (Youth Lounge) and October 5 (Gym\, if it rains). ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /05/WJC-IsraelDance-NEW.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1903@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231007T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231007T173000 DTSTAMP:20230925T211234Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/family-simchat-torah-extravaganza/ SUMMARY:Family Simchat Torah Extravaganza DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Family Simchat Torah Extravaganza.\n5:30-6:00pm S imchat Torah Extravaganza!\nExplore our Simchat Torah Stations:\nCreation Experience Room: Lots of things to see\, do and touch about each day of Cr eation.\nTorah Show and Tell: explore an unpacked Torah scroll\nTorah Cook ie decorating\nStory Walk: Explore Simchat Torah stories posted on the wal ls\nLibrary Corner-Quieter space with Simchat Torah books and toys\nRoamin g Torah Personalities: Meet and greet some of your favorite Torah personal ities in real life!\n6:00-6:15pm: Dancing with the Torah!\nAll parents and kids gather to dance with the Torah scrolls!\n6:15-7:00pm: Dinner in Gym\ n$5 per person with a max of $25 per family\nRSVP here: https://wjcenter.s hulcloud.com/form/Simchat-Torah-Family-Celebration-and-Dinner-2023 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /09/WJC-FamilySimchatTorah.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1923@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231007T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231007T210000 DTSTAMP:20230929T131854Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/simchat-torah-dancing-with-the-torah/ SUMMARY:Simchat Torah: Dancing with the Torah DESCRIPTION:The entire WJC community will come together to dance with the T orah. Please bring your dancing shoes\, select one of our amazing Simchat Torah hats\, and enjoy some delicious hors d'oeuvres and spirits from the bar! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /09/WJC-SimchatTorah-Dancing.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1924@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231008T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231008T091500 DTSTAMP:20230928T165908Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/simchat-torah-services/ SUMMARY:Simchat Torah: Services DESCRIPTION:Please join us for Simchat Torah services where we will honor a ll of our volunteers!\nFollowing services\, there will be a Festive Barbec ue with plenty of vegetarian options at 12:00pm.\nSimchat Torah Honorees\n We are pleased to announce that we will be honoring ALL of our amazing vo lunteers on Simchat Torah! We hope all of our volunteers and members will join us at a special BBQ Kiddish lunch in their honor after services on S imchat Torah morning (Sunday\, October 8th). \n\nWe are also thrilled t o announce that on Simchat Torah morning\, WJC is proud to honor Chery l Natbony and Jerry Fortinsky\, who accept with profound gratitude on be half of all  the dedicated Morning and Evening “Minyanaires” who show up day in and day out.\n\nJerry will be honored as our Hattan Torah (the groom of Torah) and Cheryl  as our Kallat Bereshit (the bride of Beres hit). On Simchat Torah we finish reading the Torah and immediately start a gain from the beginning. The Hattan Torah and Kallat Bereshit are honored with the last aliyah in the Torah reading cycle and the first in the next cycle respectively. The honors are traditionally reserved for people who g o above and beyond to share Torah with the congregation.\n\nAs we turn the Torah scroll once again from the end to the beginning and call out Hazak\ , Hazak\, v’Nithazek (May we go from strength to strength) we  proclaim \, “Hazak\, Hazak\, vNithazek\,” May we too go from strength to streng th. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /09/WJC-SimchatTorah-Services.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1802@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231010T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231010T101500 DTSTAMP:20230815T155708Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/babies-bagels-17/ SUMMARY:Babies & Bagels DESCRIPTION:Free and open to families with babies newborn to 12 months old. \nJoin us in a warm and loving environment for group play\, exploration\, and music for babies.\nParent must attend with the child. Parents join us for coffee and conversation. Make new friends!\n\nSign up now: https://wjc enter.shulcloud.com/form/ECC-Babies-and-Bagels ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /02/WJC-ECC-BabyBagels.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1926@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231010T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231010T170000 DTSTAMP:20231010T160336Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/uja-federation-of-new-york-vigil-and-r ally-for-israel/ SUMMARY:UJA Federation of New York Vigil and Rally for Israel DESCRIPTION:UJA Federation of New York will be holding a vigil and rally fo r Israel on Tuesday\, October 10 at 5:00pm (“Doors open at 4:30pm) at DA G-HAMMARSKJOLD PLAZA\nEnter on 2nd Avenue and 47th Street.\nThe event will include remarks by community leaders and moments for prayer and solidarit y. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /10/unnamed2.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1904@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231010T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231010T210000 DTSTAMP:20230925T235540Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/the-art-of-bridge/ SUMMARY:The Art of Bridge DESCRIPTION:Continue learning bridge with Art! Pre-game: Refresh your skill s from 7:00-7:30pm\, then enjoy coming together for Minyan. From 7:45-9:00 pm Art will teach us new skills to progress our game. This course is for S isterhood members and is limited to 24 participants\; kindly register to s ecure your space to thewjcsisterhood@gmail.com. Tuesdays\, October 10 + 17 . ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /09/WJC-ArtofBridge.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1927@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T173000 DTSTAMP:20231010T160509Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/larchmont-mamaroneck-community-vigil/ SUMMARY:Larchmont-Mamaroneck Community Vigil DESCRIPTION: A Larchmont-Mamaroneck community vigil will take place in Har bor Island Park this Wednesday evening at 5:30pm and will include remarks from elected officials. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /10/unnamed1.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1870@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231012T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231012T103000 DTSTAMP:20230904T213140Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/space-group-program-2023-10-12/ SUMMARY:SPACE Group Program DESCRIPTION:SPACE: Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions\nHos ted by Westchester Jewish Center's Early Childhood Center\nThursdays\, Oct ober 12\, October 26\, and November 9  from 9:15 – 10:30am\nSPACE is an evidence-based treatment modality for parents of children with anxiety\, developed by Eli Lebowitz at the Yale Child Study Center.\nIn this group\, parents will learn:\n\n How to focus on changes to their own behavior th at will reduce their child's anxiety.\n To understand how their child's a nxiety impacts the entire family.\n Specific language to respond supporti vely to their anxious child.\n Strategies for reducing accommodations to their child's anxiety symptoms.\n\nRSVP at: wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/EC C-SPACE-Group\n\nThe cost of this program is $108 for the three sessions p er participant. Following the training\, group members will have the oppor tunity to sign up for individual sessions if needed\, at the cost of $36 p er session.\n\nAny questions\, please contact Gillian Rittmaster\, LCSW\, Assistant Executive Director of Jewish Programs and Health &\; Healing Support Services\, at 914-761-0600 x 2142\; grittmaster@wjcs.com\n.\n\n&nb sp\; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /09/WJC-SPACE.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1797@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231012T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231012T190000 DTSTAMP:20230912T151749Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/the-sugar-experiment/ SUMMARY:The Sugar Experiment DESCRIPTION:Your new Favorite New Year’s Resolution is coming to you FREE with love from Sisterhood + Brotherhood! Join us for a month of good heal th and life changing habits as we partake in Jen Dorf Wellness’s Sugar E xperiment! For one month\, Jen Dorf guides us into healthier eating habits that promote weight loss\, lowered cholesterol\, greater energy\, better mood\, enhanced sleep\, healing aches\, slowing down the aging process + m ore!\n\nThis program is free to all Sisterhood and Brotherhood members\, s o join the ‘hoods and register by October 5 by emailing thewjcsisterhood @gmail.com.\n\nFor this month long experience\, you will receive daily ema ils\, explanations\, recipes\, motivation. There will be an optional Zoom program on October 12\, 7:00-800pm to kick off the event and an optional i n person event at WJC on October 26 at 7:45pm. The one month challenge beg ins on October 16 and ends on November 14\, welcoming you into a new year and happier self.\n\n\n"Hidden sugar lurks everywhere\, even in salmon\, y ogurt\, and condiments! Reading labels and reducing added sugar may be the most significant shift you can make to enhance your health!"\n\nHello WJC Sister and Brotherhood-\n\nAre you interested in reclaiming your health a nd taking steps to renew yourself from the inside out this fall? If so\, p lease join us on an exciting journey. I created The Sugar Experiment 31 (i n collaboration with educator Jean Marie Stein) in response to one of the most insidious issues I have witnessed in my 15-year career as a wellness practitioner: the adverse effects of hidden sugar in the food supply.\n\nI f you yearn to feel your best\, our straightforward\, 31-day reset can hel p you conquer sugar cravings and embrace a balanced\, vibrant lifestyle.\n \nRecent participants report many of the following results:\n\nEnhanced En ergy\nFewer Digestive Issues\nImproved Focus\nReduced Stress and Anxiety\n More Positive Mood\nImproved Skin\nLess Achy Joints\nWeight Loss\nLess Emo tional Eating\n\nAnd\, of course\, the long-term health benefits can't be understated. For example\, studies show that limiting sugar and consuming a diet high in nutrient-dense foods can lower your risk of heart disease b y 31% and diabetes by 33%. In addition\, lifestyle changes can reverse pre -diabetes\, and transformations happen quickly.\n\nTSE31 is not a diet— instead\, a sustainable way of eating that becomes part of your lifestyle. There is no required cooking\, measuring\, restricting\, or purchasing. A nd it only requires about 15 minutes a day of your attention.\n\nPROGRAM D ETAILS:\nOctober 16th - November 14th\n10/12 Zoom kick-off from 7:45-8:30p m\n10/26 In-Person Check In at WJC 7:45-8:45pm\n\nExplore more details at This Radiant Life 31\n\nWith love &\; light\,\n\nJen and Jean Marie ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /08/WJC-Sisterhood-SugarExperiment.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1840@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231012T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231012T220000 DTSTAMP:20230820T215518Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/israeli-dancing-wirh-shmulik-gov-ari-2 023-10-12/ SUMMARY:Israeli dancing with Shmulik Gov Ari DESCRIPTION:Please join us for Israeli dance classes with Shmulik Gov Ari! Most classes take place Thursday nights starting at 7:00 pm for beginners and continuing from 7:45 to 10:00pm for intermediate and advanced dancers. Please check the schedule online for any changes.\nFees are $15 per class . Teens and kids are free.\nFor more info\, please contact Linda Alpert at Lalpertesq@aol.com.\nAll sessions take place in the Activity Center EXCEP T on the following dates: September 12 (Youth Lounge) and October 5 (Gym\, if it rains). ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /05/WJC-IsraelDance-NEW.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1925@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T100000 DTSTAMP:20231003T173151Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/simple-soulful-21/ SUMMARY:Simple & Soulful DESCRIPTION:Let your spirit soar as we journey through an abbreviated Shabb at morning service. This 90-minute service includes group prayer and singi ng accompanied by instruments\, silence for personal reflection and an int eractive exploration and interpretation of the week’s Torah portion. Fre quent comments and questions encourage us to reflect on ourselves and find personal meaning in age-old prayers. We especially welcome those with chi ldren in the 3rd grade and older to attend as a family. Join the rest of t he WJC community for a concluding activity together\, Kiddush and time to schmooze. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2017 /11/WJC-SimpleAndSoulful.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1941@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T110000 DTSTAMP:20231013T152620Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-158/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends as we celebrate the creation of the world! Chi ldren along with their grown up are invited to join us for our Torah for T ots service. We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendship and enjoy a special story about the creation of the world.  This program is geared t owards ECC age children through Kindergarten. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1944@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T110000 DTSTAMP:20231013T152759Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-157/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC.  Following our se rvice together\, we will play some fun summer games and have a discussion on this week’s Torah portion. Make sure to check our weekly Shabbat news letter for a personal message from our Youth Services leader. This program is geared towards children in 1st grade through 6th grade. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1919@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231015T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231015T101500 DTSTAMP:20230926T015319Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shabbat-a-palace-in-time/ SUMMARY:Shabbat: A Palace in Time DESCRIPTION:Embark on a learning journey with WJC’s revitalized Adult Edu cation program. Each month\, we’ll delve into thought-provoking themes a nd explore specific topics in these Sunday morning sessions\, conveniently coinciding with Religious School. We invite everyone to join us on this p ath of discovery… And\, of course\, no Jewish learning would be complete without some bagels and truly good coffee (really!). So\, come with an ap petite for knowledge and a craving for a good cup of joe­­—we’ll sat isfy both.\nDROP IN... NO SIGN UP NECESSARY\nSUNDAYS @ 10:15AM (immediatel y following Religious School drop-off)\nWJC Hendel Family Library\nShabbat : A Palace in Time\nShabbat is a sanctuary of peace\, where the ordinary b ecomes extraordinary\n\n10/15 - The Wonders of Shabbat\nShabbat is one’s chance to hit pause on the chaos of everyday life. We will journey throug h time as we unveil the essence and mysteries of Shabbat in Jewish wisdom\ , from ancient traditions to contemporary insights.\n\n10/22 - The Blessin gs of Shabbat\nWe will unravel the profound prayers of Kabbalat Shabbat an d Saturday Morning services. This exploration will serve as your guide to the rhythms of the Shabbat service\, imparting knowledge and comfort.\n\n1 0/29 - The Practice of Shabbat\nWe will investigate the significance of Sh abbat’s timeless customs and explore how they are practiced around the w orld. Together\, we will discover how they breathe life and meaning into o ur modern Jewish existence. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /09/WJC-EverythingYouWantedtoKnow.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1764@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231015T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231015T120000 DTSTAMP:20230710T013143Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/a-visit-with-tevaland-animal-sanctuary / SUMMARY:A Visit with Tevaland Animal Sanctuary! DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, October 15\, 2023\n12:00 – 1:30 pm\n\nKindergarten\, 1st and 2nd graders are invited to join friends at WJC and learn all abou t the animals at the Tevaland Animal Sanctuary. A great opportunity for ou r children to learn about the mitzvah of Tzar Ba’alei Chayim\, showing c ompassion towards all animals. $18 per child. This program is a drop off p rogram and is open to all children in the WJC community. Parent pick up at 1:30pm at WJC.\n\nOur program will begin with a pasta lunch followed by o ur program with Tevaland.\n\n \;\n\nRSVP: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.c om/form/Animal-Sanctuary-K-2 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /09/WJC-Tevaland.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1876@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231015T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231015T150000 DTSTAMP:20230908T011700Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/j-o-y-club-the-rise-of-antisemitism-in -america-what-can-we-do-about-it/ SUMMARY:J.O.Y. Club: The Rise of Antisemitism in America—What Can We Do A bout It? DESCRIPTION:A lecture discussing the rise of antisemitism in America and wh at we can do about it. Presention by Myra Clark-Siegel\, Regional Director of The American Jewish Committee at 3:00. A Q&\;A and buffet\nsupper w ill follow the program.\n\nFree to JOY members. Suggestion of $18 donation to the WJC JOY Club Fund for non-JOY members\n\nRSVP: https://wjcenter.sh ulcloud.com/form/JOY-Event-October15-2023\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /09/WJC-JOY-Antisemitism.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1905@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231017T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231017T210000 DTSTAMP:20230925T235603Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/the-art-of-bridge-2/ SUMMARY:The Art of Bridge DESCRIPTION:Continue learning bridge with Art! Pre-game: Refresh your skill s from 7:00-7:30pm\, then enjoy coming together for Minyan. From 7:45-9:00 pm Art will teach us new skills to progress our game. This course is for S isterhood members and is limited to 24 participants\; kindly register to s ecure your space to thewjcsisterhood@gmail.com. Tuesdays\, October 10 + 17 . ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /09/WJC-ArtofBridge.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1796@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T194500 DTSTAMP:20230815T150819Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sisterhood-two-writer-yogis-in-convers ation/ SUMMARY:Sisterhood: Two Writer-Yogis in Conversation DESCRIPTION:A Spirited and Get Real Conversation with Caren Caren Osten Ger szberg and Jennifer Lang\nJoin positive psychology coach and beloved WJC m ember Caren Osten Gerszberg + author Jennifer Lang in a riveting conversat ion about marriage\, faith\, family as we celebrate Lang’s release of he r new memoir\, Places We Left Behind. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /08/WJC_Sisterhood-WriterYogis.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1842@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T220000 DTSTAMP:20230820T215518Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/israeli-dancing-wirh-shmulik-gov-ari-2 023-10-19/ SUMMARY:Israeli dancing with Shmulik Gov Ari DESCRIPTION:Please join us for Israeli dance classes with Shmulik Gov Ari! Most classes take place Thursday nights starting at 7:00 pm for beginners and continuing from 7:45 to 10:00pm for intermediate and advanced dancers. Please check the schedule online for any changes.\nFees are $15 per class . Teens and kids are free.\nFor more info\, please contact Linda Alpert at Lalpertesq@aol.com.\nAll sessions take place in the Activity Center EXCEP T on the following dates: September 12 (Youth Lounge) and October 5 (Gym\, if it rains). ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /05/WJC-IsraelDance-NEW.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1942@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T110000 DTSTAMP:20231013T152648Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-159/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:What do you like about Shabbat? Is it the challah\, the candles ticks or the grape juice? Come share what your family loves about Shabbat! Children along with their grown up are invited to join together as we sin g songs\, dance with the Torah\, clap hands and enjoy learning about Shabb at. Following our service\, we encourage everyone to join us for a Kiddush lunch with the congregation. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1945@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T110000 DTSTAMP:20231013T152821Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-158/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join us Shabbat morning for Youth Services at WJC.  Parents ar e invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the childre n join together for Youth Services.   After our Tefillot\, we will have a discussion together on the Torah portion for this Shabbat followed by va rious activities. At the conclusion of services\, we will join the congreg ation. Make sure to check our weekly Shabbat newsletter for a personal mes sage from our Youth Services leader. This program is geared towards childr en in 1st grade through 6th grade. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1920@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231022T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231022T101500 DTSTAMP:20230926T015405Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shabbat-a-palace-in-time-2/ SUMMARY:Shabbat: A Palace in Time DESCRIPTION:Embark on a learning journey with WJC’s revitalized Adult Edu cation program. Each month\, we’ll delve into thought-provoking themes a nd explore specific topics in these Sunday morning sessions\, conveniently coinciding with Religious School. We invite everyone to join us on this p ath of discovery… And\, of course\, no Jewish learning would be complete without some bagels and truly good coffee (really!). So\, come with an ap petite for knowledge and a craving for a good cup of joe­­—we’ll sat isfy both.\nDROP IN... NO SIGN UP NECESSARY\nSUNDAYS @ 10:15AM (immediatel y following Religious School drop-off)\nWJC Hendel Family Library\nShabbat : A Palace in Time\nShabbat is a sanctuary of peace\, where the ordinary b ecomes extraordinary\n\n10/22 - The Blessings of Shabbat\nWe will unravel the profound prayers of Kabbalat Shabbat and Saturday Morning services. Th is exploration will serve as your guide to the rhythms of the Shabbat serv ice\, imparting knowledge and comfort.\n\n10/29 - The Practice of Shabbat\ nWe will investigate the significance of Shabbat’s timeless customs and explore how they are practiced around the world. Together\, we will discov er how they breathe life and meaning into our modern Jewish existence. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /09/WJC-EverythingYouWantedtoKnow.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1936@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T194500 DTSTAMP:20231012T222726Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/memoir-writing-workshop-2-2023-10-24/ SUMMARY:Memoir Writing Workshop DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Hendel Library Committee\n\nThe Memoir Writing Workshop led by Dr. Judith Summerfield\, has been meeting approximately t wice a month for the past 6 years. The workshop members focus their writin g on questions about memory\, history and identity using fiction\, non-fic tion\, poetry\, letters\, images and graphics.\n\nRSVP: librarian@wjcenter .org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /10/WJC-WritingWorkshop.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1889@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T110000 DTSTAMP:20230908T021247Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/cooking-for-hope-25/ SUMMARY:Cooking for Hope DESCRIPTION:Please help by preparing meals to help feed 120 individuals who eat at HOPE Soup Kitchen in New Rochelle. The request is for lasagna made with meat or plant based meat\, veggies and dessert. Any or all is greatl y appreciated.\nDrop off is at 35 Forest Park Avenue in Larchmont on Thurs day\, October 26\, between 9:00-11:00am. If you are not available during t hat time\, please call 914-400-8577 or 914-980-8853. RSVP: sklevy8@gmail.c om\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /12/WJC-CookingforHope.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1872@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T103000 DTSTAMP:20230904T213140Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/space-group-program-2023-10-26/ SUMMARY:SPACE Group Program DESCRIPTION:SPACE: Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions\nHos ted by Westchester Jewish Center's Early Childhood Center\nThursdays\, Oct ober 12\, October 26\, and November 9  from 9:15 – 10:30am\nSPACE is an evidence-based treatment modality for parents of children with anxiety\, developed by Eli Lebowitz at the Yale Child Study Center.\nIn this group\, parents will learn:\n\n How to focus on changes to their own behavior th at will reduce their child's anxiety.\n To understand how their child's a nxiety impacts the entire family.\n Specific language to respond supporti vely to their anxious child.\n Strategies for reducing accommodations to their child's anxiety symptoms.\n\nRSVP at: wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/EC C-SPACE-Group\n\nThe cost of this program is $108 for the three sessions p er participant. Following the training\, group members will have the oppor tunity to sign up for individual sessions if needed\, at the cost of $36 p er session.\n\nAny questions\, please contact Gillian Rittmaster\, LCSW\, Assistant Executive Director of Jewish Programs and Health &\; Healing Support Services\, at 914-761-0600 x 2142\; grittmaster@wjcs.com\n.\n\n&nb sp\; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /09/WJC-SPACE.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1844@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T220000 DTSTAMP:20230820T215518Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/israeli-dancing-wirh-shmulik-gov-ari-2 023-10-26/ SUMMARY:Israeli dancing with Shmulik Gov Ari DESCRIPTION:Please join us for Israeli dance classes with Shmulik Gov Ari! Most classes take place Thursday nights starting at 7:00 pm for beginners and continuing from 7:45 to 10:00pm for intermediate and advanced dancers. Please check the schedule online for any changes.\nFees are $15 per class . Teens and kids are free.\nFor more info\, please contact Linda Alpert at Lalpertesq@aol.com.\nAll sessions take place in the Activity Center EXCEP T on the following dates: September 12 (Youth Lounge) and October 5 (Gym\, if it rains). ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /05/WJC-IsraelDance-NEW.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1951@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231027T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231027T090000 DTSTAMP:20231020T041633Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sisterhood-in-the-woods-kindling-peace -together-to-usher-in-a-shabbat-shalom/ SUMMARY:Sisterhood in the Woods: Kindling Peace Together to Usher in a Shab bat Shalom DESCRIPTION:We could grieve in darkness alone\, or we can come together to create light. Join us Friday morning\, October 27\, from 9:00-10:30am in t he calm woods of Sheldrake Environmental Center for a chance to grieve tog ether\, share our feelings but ultimately\, to find peace and strength in coming together\, to welcome in a Shabbat Shalom. *RSVP to sisterhood@wjce nter.org for further details. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /10/WJC-Sisterhood-Woods.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1908@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231028T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231028T113000 DTSTAMP:20230926T011141Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shabbat-yoga-22/ SUMMARY:Shabbat Yoga DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to reunite to deepen our understanding of Jewis h spirituality through the practice of yoga. Please welcome Danae Farkas a nd returning instructor\, Robin Wald\, as they lead us in inspiring infusi ons of Jewish wisdom\, yoga and movement\, meditation and relaxation.\nAll are welcome! Whether you are a beginner or an experienced yogi\, please j oin us. Please bring your own mat and water bottle. Blocks are optional.\n We greatly look forward to practicing yoga together again!\nOctober 28 led by Robin Wald\nNovember 18 led by Robin Wald\nDecember 2 led by Danae Far kas\nJanuary 27 led by Robin Wald\nFeb 3 led by Danae Farkas\nMarch 16 led by Robin Wald\nApril 5 led by Danae Farkas\nMay 4 led by Danae Farkas\nJu ne 8 led by Danae Farkas\n\nRobin Wald is a Professional Certified Coach a nd consulting astrologer through her business Cosmic Wisdom Coaching. She is also a certified yoga and meditation teacher and adult and teen Jewish educator. Her meaningful Jewish yoga programs integrate wisdom from Torah\ , Tanach\, Kabbalah\, Pirke Avot and Mussar with the embodied physical and contemplative practice.\n\nDanae Farkas is a certified yoga teacher and a practitioner of yoga for over 20 years. Her experience teaching yoga has shed light\, her spiritual life and her religious roots influence her prac tice and her philosophic ideology of her yoga practice. For Danae\, yoga i s a unique opportunity to self-reflect while engaging in yogic poses that enhance and mirror an enlightened path in a journey towards becoming your best\, most-elevated self. Her yoga experience includes Mussar yoga\, a pr actice that includes the principles of Mussar\, the in yogic study of self -introspection. Her flow is dynamic\, vibrant\, thoughtful and accessible to yoga practitioners at all levels. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019 /09/WJC_ShabbatYoga.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1943@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231028T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231028T110000 DTSTAMP:20231013T152714Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-160/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Shabbat is here! We are so glad Shabbat is here! Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for our Torah for Tots service . We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendship and enjoy learning abo ut Shabbat.  This program is geared towards ECC age children through Kind ergarten. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1946@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231028T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231028T110000 DTSTAMP:20231013T152910Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-159/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC.  Following our se rvice together\, we will play some fun summer games and have a discussion on this week’s Torah portion. Make sure to check our weekly Shabbat news letter for a personal message from our Youth Services leader. This program is geared towards children in 1st grade through 6th grade. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1921@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231029T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231029T101500 DTSTAMP:20230926T015105Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shabbat-a-palace-in-time-3/ SUMMARY:Shabbat: A Palace in Time DESCRIPTION:Embark on a learning journey with WJC’s revitalized Adult Edu cation program. Each month\, we’ll delve into thought-provoking themes a nd explore specific topics in these Sunday morning sessions\, conveniently coinciding with Religious School. We invite everyone to join us on this p ath of discovery… And\, of course\, no Jewish learning would be complete without some bagels and truly good coffee (really!). So\, come with an ap petite for knowledge and a craving for a good cup of joe­­—we’ll sat isfy both.\nDROP IN... NO SIGN UP NECESSARY\nSUNDAYS @ 10:15AM (immediatel y following Religious School drop-off)\nWJC Hendel Family Library\nShabbat : A Palace in Time\nShabbat is a sanctuary of peace\, where the ordinary b ecomes extraordinary\n\n10/29 - The Practice of Shabbat\nWe will investiga te the significance of Shabbat’s timeless customs and explore how they a re practiced around the world. Together\, we will discover how they breath e life and meaning into our modern Jewish existence. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /09/WJC-EverythingYouWantedtoKnow.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1948@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231029T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231029T130000 DTSTAMP:20231023T150420Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/bake-sale-for-israel/ SUMMARY:Bake Sale for Israel DESCRIPTION:Join us in front of the WJC Main Entrance to purchase sweets an d goodies. All proceeds will be donated to support Israel.\nIf you would l ike to bake\, please drop off your baked goods at 10am at WJC. Ingredients must be kosher and nut-free.\nProceeds will go to UJA's Israel Emergency Relief Fund and Brothers and Sisters for Israel. All donations (up to 2\, 500) will be TRIPLED thanks to the generosity of three WJC families. “A m Yisrael chai” T-shirt’s and bracelets will also be for sale— all p roceeds support Israel.\nIf you can't make it to the bake sale but would s till like to support this effort\, feel free to Venmo @Mandelmia.\nQuestio ns? Please contact Mia Kandel at mandelmia@gmail.com\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /10/WJC-BakeSaleforIsrael.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1918@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231029T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231029T190000 DTSTAMP:20230926T014036Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/renewal-service-8/ SUMMARY:Renewal Service DESCRIPTION:Randy\, Seth\, and Sara hope to keep your spirits rising with a nother evening of inspirational song on 
Sunday\, October 29 at 7:00pm! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /08/WJC-RenewalService-REV2.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1953@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231031T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231031T164500 DTSTAMP:20231030T030911Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/zoom-from-israel-with-rabbi-arnowitz/ SUMMARY:Zoom from Israel with Rabbi Arnowitz DESCRIPTION:**Please note the time changed to 3:30pm.**\nIn this very speci al opportunity\, Rabbi Arnowitz will update us on his trip and offer first -hand insight on his experience in Israel.\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://u s02web.zoom.us/j/4453534851?pwd=c0ZOV1plUlhEdzk3TUszMzk3WTdQUT09\nMeeting ID: 445 353 4851\nPasscode: Shots\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /10/WJC-ZoomFromIsrael.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1906@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T194500 DTSTAMP:20231101T163024Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/the-judaica-gallery-presents-al-hirsch feld-and-american-broadway/ SUMMARY:The Judaica Gallery presents The American Theatre As Seen by Hirsch feld DESCRIPTION:Please join us at the Koslowe Gallery on Wednesday\, November 1 \, at 7:45pm for an in-person program celebrating our fall exhibition\, "T he American Theatre As Seen by Hirschfeld." David Leopold\, the director o f the Al Hirschfeld Foundation will speak about Hirschfeld's many decades drawing the stars. You are welcome to bring friends. Please contact Amy Le vine-Kennedy at amyruth67@aol.com to RSVP. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /09/WJC-Al-Hirschfeld-and-American-Broadway.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1954@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T093000 DTSTAMP:20231030T024956Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shabbat-shajam-with-tkiya-5/ SUMMARY:Shabbat ShaJam with Tkiya DESCRIPTION:Join friends at WJC for a music and movement Shabbat experience . Open to children birth through pre-school age along with their grown up. No RSVP required. No charge for this program. All are welcome! Questions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /09/WJC-ShaJam.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1963@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T160000 DTSTAMP:20231030T032419Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/soccer-jersey-raffle-for-israel/ SUMMARY:Soccer Jersey Raffle for Israel DESCRIPTION:SOCCER JERSEY RAFFLE FOR ISRAEL\nSIGNED BY ISRAELI PLAYER MANOR SOLOMON\n$5.00 per ticket\nTICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT RELIGIOUS SCHOOL\nThur sday\, November 2 from 3:30-4:00pm\nand\nSunday\, November 5th from 9:45 - 10:15am\n100% OF PROCEEDS BENEFIT MAGEN DAVID ODOM\nPlease reach out to J onah Baron (jonahsbaron@gmail.com) with any questions.\n\nIf you cannot ma ke it to WJC on these dates but would still like to support this effort\, feel free to Venmo @Rebecca-Baron-21 and include your email address and na me in the notes\nso that we can email you a copy of your ticket numbers. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /10/Screenshot-2023-10-29-at-11.22.50-PM.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1846@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T220000 DTSTAMP:20230820T215518Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/israeli-dancing-wirh-shmulik-gov-ari-2 023-11-02/ SUMMARY:Israeli dancing with Shmulik Gov Ari DESCRIPTION:Please join us for Israeli dance classes with Shmulik Gov Ari! Most classes take place Thursday nights starting at 7:00 pm for beginners and continuing from 7:45 to 10:00pm for intermediate and advanced dancers. Please check the schedule online for any changes.\nFees are $15 per class . Teens and kids are free.\nFor more info\, please contact Linda Alpert at Lalpertesq@aol.com.\nAll sessions take place in the Activity Center EXCEP T on the following dates: September 12 (Youth Lounge) and October 5 (Gym\, if it rains). ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /05/WJC-IsraelDance-NEW.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1931@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231103T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231103T173000 DTSTAMP:20231012T212337Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/ecc-community-shabbat-service-10/ SUMMARY:ECC Community Shabbat Service DESCRIPTION:5:30pm-6:00pm: ECC Community Shabbat Service\n6:00pm-7:00pm: Co mmunity Shabbat Dinner\n$18.00 per adult\, $10.00 per child\, $60 per fami ly (max)\nRSVP: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/Rhythm-Ruach-November- 3-2023 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/WJC-ECCShabbat.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1929@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231103T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231103T190000 DTSTAMP:20231012T212323Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/community-shabbat-dinner-4/ SUMMARY:Community Shabbat Dinner DESCRIPTION:5:30pm-6:00pm: ECC Community Shabbat Service\n6:00pm-7:00pm: Co mmunity Shabbat Dinner\n$18.00 per adult\, $10.00 per child\, $60 per fami ly (max)\nRSVP: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/Rhythm-Ruach-November- 3-2023 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/WJC-CommunityShabbatDinner.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1950@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T101500 DTSTAMP:20231024T012329Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shabbat-family-service/ SUMMARY:The Shabbat Family Service DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbi Dalton and Cantor Goldberg for a joyful\, musical\, interactive\, educational service for elementary aged children and their g rownups. This service will be about an hour and a half long.\nWe hope you will join us again  February 10 and May 11.\n\nQuestions?  Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /10/WJC-ShabbatFamilyService.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1965@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T130000 DTSTAMP:20231030T113640Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/post-kiddish-reflection/ SUMMARY:Post-Kiddish Reflection DESCRIPTION:Rabbi Arnowitz reflects on his trip\, offering first-hand insig ht on his experience in Israel in person following Kiddish. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /10/WJC-KiddishReflection.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1964@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231105T094500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231105T101500 DTSTAMP:20231030T032504Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/soccer-jersey-raffle-for-israel-2/ SUMMARY:Soccer Jersey Raffle for Israel DESCRIPTION:SOCCER JERSEY RAFFLE FOR ISRAEL\nSIGNED BY ISRAELI PLAYER MANOR SOLOMON\n$5.00 per ticket\nTICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT RELIGIOUS SCHOOL\nThur sday\, November 2 from 3:30-4:00pm\nand\nSunday\, November 5th from 9:45 - 10:15am\n100% OF PROCEEDS BENEFIT MAGEN DAVID ODOM\nPlease reach out to J onah Baron (jonahsbaron@gmail.com) with any questions.\n\nIf you cannot ma ke it to WJC on these dates but would still like to support this effort\, feel free to Venmo @Rebecca-Baron-21 and include your email address and na me in the notes\nso that we can email you a copy of your ticket numbers. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /10/Screenshot-2023-10-29-at-11.22.50-PM.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1947@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231105T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231105T150000 DTSTAMP:20231019T151948Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-teens-daffodil-project/ SUMMARY:WJC Teens: Daffodil Project DESCRIPTION:Join multi-faith teens for daffodil planting and a Kristallnach t commemoration ceremony followed by a 2:00pm presentation at the Larchmon t Temple with Hanne Holsten\, child survivor of Kristallnacht. Join us at Playhouse Plaza Park located on Palmer Avenue across from Hunan Larchmont. \n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /10/The-Daffodil-Project-6.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1949@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231105T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231105T203000 DTSTAMP:20231026T172605Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/westchester-stands-with-israel-benefit -concert-with-with-neshama-carlebach/ SUMMARY:Westchester Stands with Israel Benefit Concert with Neshama Carleba ch DESCRIPTION:\n Fill out my Wufoo form! \nWestchester Jewish Center: Join us in the sanctuary at 175 Rockland Avenue in Mamaroneck. Parking is limited at WJC\, but available in the Town of Mamaroneck parking lot\, Mamaroneck High School parking lot\, and on neighboring streets. **Please do not bri ng bags.**\nPartners\n\n Westchester Jewish Center\n Westchester Jewish Council\n Camp Ramah Nyack\n Larchmont Temple\n Congregation KTI - Port chester\n Temple Israel of Northern Westchester\n Congregation Emanu-el of Westchester\n Woodlands Community Temple\n Temple Israel Center\n Be th El Synagogue Center\n Scarsdale Synagogue Temples Tremont &\; Emanu -El\n Congregation Sons of Israel Briarcliff Manor\n The Pelham Jewish C enter\n Shaarei Tikvah\n Temple Beth El of Northern Westchester\n Templ e Beth Abraham\n Tamid Westchester\n Community Synagogue of Rye\n Templ e Shaaray Tefila\, Bedford Corners\n Westchester Reform Temple\n Bet Am Shalom\n AJC\n Temple Israel of New Rochelle\n Temple Beth Shalom in Ma hopac\n Sinai Free Synagogue \n Jewish National Fund\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /10/WJC-BenefitConcert-SocialPost-scaled.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1952@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231106T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231106T194500 DTSTAMP:20231024T015359Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/knitting-hats-for-israel/ SUMMARY:Knitting Hats for Israel DESCRIPTION:Eager to do a mitzvah for Israel? Join Sisterhood and Linda Alp ert for a meaningful knitting circle to make winter hats for soldiers. Sis terhood will supply the yarn! Come for the mitzvah\, stay for the camarade rie. Bring your knitting friends! RSVP to sisterhood@wjcenter.org. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /10/WJC-Sisterhood-Hats.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1937@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231107T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231107T194500 DTSTAMP:20231012T222726Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/memoir-writing-workshop-2-2023-11-07/ SUMMARY:Memoir Writing Workshop DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Hendel Library Committee\n\nThe Memoir Writing Workshop led by Dr. Judith Summerfield\, has been meeting approximately t wice a month for the past 6 years. The workshop members focus their writin g on questions about memory\, history and identity using fiction\, non-fic tion\, poetry\, letters\, images and graphics.\n\nRSVP: librarian@wjcenter .org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /10/WJC-WritingWorkshop.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1775@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T194500 DTSTAMP:20230807T210935Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sisterhood-is-that-safe-to-eat/ SUMMARY:Sisterhood: Is that Safe To Eat? DESCRIPTION:Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about expiration dates\ , what’s in your refrigerator and more!\nJoin CEO and president of Dirig o Food Safety\, Michele Pfannenstiel\, as she gives us a tour of whats ins ide our fridge and pantry so that we can feel confident about what we eat! Save money + live healthfully with her wise advice! Ask any or all of you r food safety questions! Email thewjcsisterhood@gmail.com to register for this free event.\n\nJoin us on Zoom\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /08/WJC-Sisterhood-SafeToEat.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1874@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T103000 DTSTAMP:20230904T213140Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/space-group-program-2023-11-09/ SUMMARY:SPACE Group Program DESCRIPTION:SPACE: Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions\nHos ted by Westchester Jewish Center's Early Childhood Center\nThursdays\, Oct ober 12\, October 26\, and November 9  from 9:15 – 10:30am\nSPACE is an evidence-based treatment modality for parents of children with anxiety\, developed by Eli Lebowitz at the Yale Child Study Center.\nIn this group\, parents will learn:\n\n How to focus on changes to their own behavior th at will reduce their child's anxiety.\n To understand how their child's a nxiety impacts the entire family.\n Specific language to respond supporti vely to their anxious child.\n Strategies for reducing accommodations to their child's anxiety symptoms.\n\nRSVP at: wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/EC C-SPACE-Group\n\nThe cost of this program is $108 for the three sessions p er participant. Following the training\, group members will have the oppor tunity to sign up for individual sessions if needed\, at the cost of $36 p er session.\n\nAny questions\, please contact Gillian Rittmaster\, LCSW\, Assistant Executive Director of Jewish Programs and Health &\; Healing Support Services\, at 914-761-0600 x 2142\; grittmaster@wjcs.com\n.\n\n&nb sp\; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /09/WJC-SPACE.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events LOCATION:Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamaroneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck\, New York\, 10543\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Westch ester Jewish Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1848@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T220000 DTSTAMP:20230820T215518Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/israeli-dancing-wirh-shmulik-gov-ari-2 023-11-09/ SUMMARY:Israeli dancing with Shmulik Gov Ari DESCRIPTION:Please join us for Israeli dance classes with Shmulik Gov Ari! Most classes take place Thursday nights starting at 7:00 pm for beginners and continuing from 7:45 to 10:00pm for intermediate and advanced dancers. Please check the schedule online for any changes.\nFees are $15 per class . Teens and kids are free.\nFor more info\, please contact Linda Alpert at Lalpertesq@aol.com.\nAll sessions take place in the Activity Center EXCEP T on the following dates: September 12 (Youth Lounge) and October 5 (Gym\, if it rains). ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /05/WJC-IsraelDance-NEW.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1933@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231110T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231110T194500 DTSTAMP:20231018T192144Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/community-shabbat-dinner-11-10/ SUMMARY:Community Shabbat Dinner DESCRIPTION:6:30pm-7:45pm: Community Shabbat Dinner\n$18.00 per adult\, $10 .00 per child\, $60 per family (max)\n7:45pm-8:45pm: Rhythm &\; Ruach\n Make WJC your home on Friday night. Join us for an hour-long service to we lcome Shabbat\, reflect on the week\, and connect with God and with each o ther. Learn new melodies and sing your old favorites\, accompanied by our volunteer music ensemble.\nRSVP: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/Rhyth m-Ruach-November-10-2023\n8:45pm: WJC Presents: Admiral Herman Shelanski\n In observance of Veterans Day\, WJC is honored to host an address by Unite d States Navy Vice Admiral Herman A. Shelanski (ret.). Admiral Shelanski h as more than 38 years of experience with the U.S. Navy\, achieving the ran k of vice admiral before he retired in 2018. Shelanski most recently serve d as the Navy’s Inspector General. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/WJC-CommunityShabbatDinner.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1930@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231110T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231110T204500 DTSTAMP:20231018T192211Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rhythm-ruach-29/ SUMMARY:Rhythm & Ruach DESCRIPTION:6:30pm-7:45pm: Community Shabbat Dinner\n$18.00 per adult\, $10 .00 per child\, $60 per family (max)\n7:45pm-8:45pm: Rhythm &\; Ruach\n Make WJC your home on Friday night. Join us for an hour-long service to we lcome Shabbat\, reflect on the week\, and connect with God and with each o ther. Learn new melodies and sing your old favorites\, accompanied by our volunteer music ensemble.\nRSVP: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/Rhyth m-Ruach-November-10-2023\n8:45pm: WJC Presents: Admiral Herman Shelanski\n In observance of Veterans Day\, WJC is honored to host an address by Unite d States Navy Vice Admiral Herman A. Shelanski (ret.). Admiral Shelanski h as more than 38 years of experience with the U.S. Navy\, achieving the ran k of vice admiral before he retired in 2018. Shelanski most recently serve d as the Navy’s Inspector General. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /08/WJC-RhythmRuach2018.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1932@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231110T204500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231110T204500 DTSTAMP:20231018T192045Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-presents-admiral-herman-shelanski/ SUMMARY:WJC Presents: Admiral Herman Shelanski DESCRIPTION:In observance of Veterans Day\, WJC is honored to host an addre ss by United States Navy Vice Admiral Herman A. Shelanski (ret.). Admiral Shelanski has more than 38 years of experience with the U.S. Navy\, achiev ing the rank of vice admiral before he retired in 2018. Shelanski most rec ently served as the Navy’s Inspector General. When he retired\, the Admi ral was the highest ranking Jew in the American Military.\nPreceding the e vent\, join us for:\n6:30pm-7:45pm: Community Shabbat Dinner\n$18.00 per a dult\, $10.00 per child\, $60 per family (max)\n7:45pm-8:45pm: Rhythm & \; Ruach\nMake WJC your home on Friday night. Join us for an hour-long ser vice to welcome Shabbat\, reflect on the week\, and connect with God and w ith each other. Learn new melodies and sing your old favorites\, accompani ed by our volunteer music ensemble.\nRSVP: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/ form/Rhythm-Ruach-November-10-2023 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /10/WJC-Admiral-Herman-Shelans.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1782@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231112T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231112T100000 DTSTAMP:20230814T200416Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/kristallnacht-commemoration-conversati on-with-joseph-berger-on-elie-wiesel/ SUMMARY:Kristallnacht Commemoration: Conversation with Joseph Berger about Elie Wiesel DESCRIPTION:Join us for brunch and an engaging conversation with author Jos eph Berger. The former New York Times reporter\, editor and columnist will discuss his intimate new biography\, Elie Wiesel: Confronting the Silence . Berger’s book explores the arc of Wiesel’s life\, and how a soft-spo ken writer from the Romanian town of Sighet became a Nobel Peace Prize rec ipient and preeminent voice of conscience\, compelling the world to confro nt the Holocaust and other atrocities.\nBooks will be available for purcha se and signing by the author. The event takes place in the Activity Center . ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /08/WJC-Kristallnacht-2023-1.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1757@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231112T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231112T110000 DTSTAMP:20230710T010720Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/pj-library-story-time-and-sing-along-1 8/ SUMMARY:PJ Library Story Time and Sing Along DESCRIPTION:Please join us at WJC for our PJ Library Story Time and Sing-Al ong. All children and their grownups are welcome to join us for stories\, music\, and movement (ideal for pre-schoolers and younger)!\n\nFor more in formation and to RSVP please contact Aleza Kulp at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /01/WJC-PJStoryTime.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1966@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T101500 DTSTAMP:20231030T114411Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/babies-bagels-18/ SUMMARY:Babies & Bagels DESCRIPTION:WJC Little Ones Class ~ Come meet our social worker and  discu ss your parenting challenges.  Whether it is  sleep\, sibling rivalry\, new baby\, feeding or something else\, bring your questions and ask the pr ofessional.\nFacilitated by Jennifer Schmelkin\, LCSW\, Social Worker\, Pr oject SEED Consultant (Supporting Early Emotional Development)\nRSVP: http s://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/ECC-Babies-and-Bagels ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /02/WJC-ECC-BabyBagels.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1922@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T210000 DTSTAMP:20230929T181747Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/teen-parent-happy-hour/ SUMMARY:Parents of WJC Teens Happy Hour DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Mandel's (RSVP to Rabbi Dalton for the address) for a parent-only happy hour! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /09/WJC-TeenParentHappyHour-1.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1850@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T220000 DTSTAMP:20230820T215518Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/israeli-dancing-wirh-shmulik-gov-ari-2 023-11-16/ SUMMARY:Israeli dancing with Shmulik Gov Ari DESCRIPTION:Please join us for Israeli dance classes with Shmulik Gov Ari! Most classes take place Thursday nights starting at 7:00 pm for beginners and continuing from 7:45 to 10:00pm for intermediate and advanced dancers. Please check the schedule online for any changes.\nFees are $15 per class . Teens and kids are free.\nFor more info\, please contact Linda Alpert at Lalpertesq@aol.com.\nAll sessions take place in the Activity Center EXCEP T on the following dates: September 12 (Youth Lounge) and October 5 (Gym\, if it rains). ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /05/WJC-IsraelDance-NEW.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1909@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T113000 DTSTAMP:20230926T011636Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shabbat-yoga-23/ SUMMARY:Shabbat Yoga DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to reunite to deepen our understanding of Jewis h spirituality through the practice of yoga. Please welcome Danae Farkas a nd returning instructor\, Robin Wald\, as they lead us in inspiring infusi ons of Jewish wisdom\, yoga and movement\, meditation and relaxation.\nAll are welcome! Whether you are a beginner or an experienced yogi\, please j oin us. Please bring your own mat and water bottle. Blocks are optional.\n We greatly look forward to practicing yoga together again!\nNovember 18 le d by Robin Wald\nDecember 2 led by Danae Farkas\nJanuary 27 led by Robin W ald\nFeb 3 led by Danae Farkas\nMarch 16 led by Robin Wald\nApril 5 led by Danae Farkas\nMay 4 led by Danae Farkas\nJune 8 led by Danae Farkas\n\nRo bin Wald is a Professional Certified Coach and consulting astrologer throu gh her business Cosmic Wisdom Coaching. She is also a certified yoga and m editation teacher and adult and teen Jewish educator. Her meaningful Jewis h yoga programs integrate wisdom from Torah\, Tanach\, Kabbalah\, Pirke Av ot and Mussar with the embodied physical and contemplative practice.\n\nDa nae Farkas is a certified yoga teacher and a practitioner of yoga for over 20 years. Her experience teaching yoga has shed light\, her spiritual lif e and her religious roots influence her practice and her philosophic ideol ogy of her yoga practice. For Danae\, yoga is a unique opportunity to self -reflect while engaging in yogic poses that enhance and mirror an enlighte ned path in a journey towards becoming your best\, most-elevated self. Her yoga experience includes Mussar yoga\, a practice that includes the princ iples of Mussar\, the in yogic study of self-introspection. Her flow is dy namic\, vibrant\, thoughtful and accessible to yoga practitioners at all l evels. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019 /09/WJC_ShabbatYoga.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1975@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T110000 DTSTAMP:20231114T175757Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-161/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Shabbat is here! We are so glad Shabbat is here! Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for our Torah for Tots service . We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendship and enjoy learning abo ut Shabbat.  This program is geared towards ECC age children through Kind ergarten. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1976@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T110000 DTSTAMP:20231114T175902Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/you-serives-11-18/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC.  Following our se rvice together\, we will play some fun summer games and have a discussion on this week’s Torah portion. Make sure to check our weekly Shabbat news letter for a personal message from our Youth Services leader. This program is geared towards children in 1st grade through 6th grade. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1780@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T180000 DTSTAMP:20231116T190949Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/k-6th-grade-movie-night/ SUMMARY:K - 6th grade Movie Night DESCRIPTION:WJC kids in Kindergarten through 6th grade are invited to join together on Saturday\, November 18\, from 6:00 - 8:00pm for dinner and a m ovie. There will be a pizza dinner followed by a choice of age appropriate movies in the WJC Activity Center and Library. This program is a drop off program and is open to all children in the WJC community.\n$25 per child\ n\nFor more information\, please contact Aleza.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /11/WJC-MovieNight.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1962@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T190000 DTSTAMP:20231030T031610Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/a-jewish-night-of-learning/ SUMMARY:A Jewish Night of Learning DESCRIPTION:The Westchester Board of Rabbis and the Westchester Jewish Coun cil are proud to offer this special community learning event which will ta ke place at Beth El Synagogue Center. There will be over 20 different clas ses offered by 28 Westchester Rabbis with 2 sessions\, at 7:30pm and 8:30p m. One hybrid live stream class per session will be available.  The link for the hybrid live stream class will be emailed the week before the progr am. A list of classes available soon.  The fee is $20 if you register by November 3rd.  After that date\, the fee is $25 and $30 the day of event.   A kosher dairy dessert reception will follow the event.\nRegister here – https://conta.cc/3OUZxPn\nIf you have any questions\, please contact D onna Bartell at donna@wjcouncil.org or 914-328-7001. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /10/JewishNightofLearning.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1961@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231119T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231119T143000 DTSTAMP:20231030T154758Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/community-blood-drive/ SUMMARY:Community Blood Drive DESCRIPTION:Blood Drive located in the WJC gym\nPlease schedule your appoin tment here: https://donate.nybc.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/311049\ n\nSponsored by Brotherhood and SOJAC. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /10/WJC-BloodDrive-2023.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1928@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231119T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231119T130000 DTSTAMP:20231114T170638Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/mitzvah-day-3/ SUMMARY:Mitzvah Day DESCRIPTION:Join WJC's SOCIAL JUSTICE ACTION COMMITTEE for a day of helping others. There are both opportunities for individuals and families to dona te and participate\, plus you'll have a chance to learn more about our par tner organizations.\nDonate\nPlease drop off donations in the front lobby. \n\nCollection for Israel\nMake a Donation\n\nCommunity Resource Center\nN ew Winter Coats\, Gloves\, Beanies for 40 newly arrived migrants. CRC has identified families in need. Please purchase online: https://www.target.co m/gift-registry/gift-giver?registryId=1b58c540-6a04-11ee-bc74-1783c32ab0d7 &\;type=CHARITY\n\nSharing Shelf\nDrop off NEW bibs\, burp cloths\, Bab y towels and baby socks or buy online: https://www.target.com/gift-registr y/gift-giver?registryId=9e4d26f4-88e2-11eb-b47a-cbb6fcfe2cb3&\;type=CHA RITY\n\nPraxis Housing Initiatives\n\nClothing Drive: Bring gently worn cl othing (good condition or better) for homeless and formerly homeless resid ents of Broadway Family Plaza in Riverdale. Volunteers needed to take bagg ed clothes to the building and unload with staff. Great activity for famil ies with kids! If you would like to donate but are not available on Mitzva h Day or if you need more info\, please contact Jonathan Kivell  jonathan kivell@gmail.com\n\nRoom to Grow\nDrop off NEW OR GENTLY USED  toys or bu y online from their wishlist: ​​https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wis hlist/2LZ4XR1S3L1SD?pldnSite=1&\;ref_=bnav_topnav_lists_1\nIf you would like to  donate but are not available on Mitzvah Day or if you need more info\, please contact Joanna Shlesinger joannashlesinger@gmail.com\n\nUJA \nLearn about ways WJC members can give back and get involved in our commu nity and beyond through UJA-Federation of New York. Our local professional \, Beth Levick\, will be on-site to answer any questions you may have.\nPA RTICIPATE:\nFULLER CENTER 9:00AM-12:00PM\nAdults and older teens can parti cipate by repairing homes in our local area. No experience necessary! For more info and to RSVP\, please contact Eve Edelman Russ eveedelmanruss@gma il.com\n\nCOOKING PROJECT 10:00AM-1:00PM\nJoin us in the meat kitchen to c ook and prepare 25 meals for CRC’s Worker Center employees. For more inf o and to RSVP\, please contact Risa Seelenfreund  risas@optonline.net\n\n SANDWICH MAKING 12:00PM-1:00PM\nJoin us in the reception room to make sand wiches for our Neighbors in Need. Donations will be brought to Grassroots Grocery and HOPE Soup Kitchen. Drivers needed. Opportunity for young child ren to help prepare lunch bags. For more info and to RSVP\, please contact Isabelle Arditi  ozzybelle@gmail.com\n\nFAMILY CRAFT PROJECT 12:00PM-1:0 0PM\nBring your children to participate in a special card making project f or kids in Israel . Tables will be set up in the lobby outside of the libr ary. For more info and to RSVP\, please contact Amy Mayer amy.rublin.mayer @gmail.com\n\nANY QUESTIONS? FOR MORE INFO AND TO RSVP TO JOIN US ON MITZV AH DAY\, please contact: Sondra Levy sklevy8@gmail.com\, Joanna Shlesinger joannashlesinger@gmail.com\, Risa Seelenfreund risas@optonline.net\, Lisa Zeitoun ritchielisaz@verizon.net\n\n \;\n\nFOR AN ADDITIONAL MITZVAH\ , DON’T FORGET TO GIVE BLOOD AT  THE NEW YORK BLOOD BANK DRIVE SPONSORE D BY THE BROTHERHOOD\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /10/WJC-MitzvahDay2023.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1968@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231119T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231119T133000 DTSTAMP:20231113T115152Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sisterhood-hanukkah-gift-shop-fundrais er-for-israel/ SUMMARY:Sisterhood Hanukkah Gift Shop Fundraiser for Israel DESCRIPTION:If you're like us\, you want to shop Jewish and Israeli Merchan ts for the holidays now more than ever.\nJoin us for our Sisterhood Gift S hop Hanukkah Fundraiser on Sunday\, November 19\, 9:30am -1:30pm (Mitzvah Day!).\nDo your Hanukkah shopping at the gift shop and Sisterhood will don ate 15% of each sale to our WJC Israel Fund! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /11/WJC_Sisterhood-HanukkahGiftShop.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1877@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231119T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231119T150000 DTSTAMP:20230919T011826Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/j-o-y-club-healthy-living-for-your-bra in-body/ SUMMARY:J.O.Y. Club: Healthy Living for Your Brain & Body DESCRIPTION:A discussion on healthy living for your brain and body - tips f rom the latest research. Presentation is by Vicky Lassiter\, Community Edu cator\, Alzheimer’s Association\, Hudson Valley Chapter.\nFree to JOY me mbers. Suggestion of $18 donation to the WJC JOY Club Fund for non-JOY mem bers\nRSVP NOW: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/JOY-Event-November11-2 023\n  ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /09/WJC-JOY-HealthyLiving.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1967@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231119T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231119T160000 DTSTAMP:20231114T180242Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/thanksgiving-service-and-meal/ SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Service and Meal DESCRIPTION:Join members of congregations in Mamaroneck and Larchmont for a n interfaith Thanksgiving service and meal.\nSt. Thomas Episcopal Church: 125 Mt. Pleasant Avenue\, Mamaroneck NY 10543\nMeal will include kosher it ems provided by WJC\nNo RSVP needed for service\; to facilitate head count for the meal\, please email sandi.rosenbaum@gmail.com or call or text 914 .552.0314 if you plan to attend or with any questions.\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /11/Interfaith-Thanksgiving-2023-Flyer-Ethan-Goldberg.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1851@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231121T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231121T220000 DTSTAMP:20230820T215518Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/israeli-dancing-wirh-shmulik-gov-ari-2 023-11-21/ SUMMARY:Israeli dancing with Shmulik Gov Ari DESCRIPTION:Please join us for Israeli dance classes with Shmulik Gov Ari! Most classes take place Thursday nights starting at 7:00 pm for beginners and continuing from 7:45 to 10:00pm for intermediate and advanced dancers. Please check the schedule online for any changes.\nFees are $15 per class . Teens and kids are free.\nFor more info\, please contact Linda Alpert at Lalpertesq@aol.com.\nAll sessions take place in the Activity Center EXCEP T on the following dates: September 12 (Youth Lounge) and October 5 (Gym\, if it rains). ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /05/WJC-IsraelDance-NEW.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1938@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231121T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231121T194500 DTSTAMP:20231012T222726Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/memoir-writing-workshop-2-2023-11-21/ SUMMARY:Memoir Writing Workshop DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Hendel Library Committee\n\nThe Memoir Writing Workshop led by Dr. Judith Summerfield\, has been meeting approximately t wice a month for the past 6 years. The workshop members focus their writin g on questions about memory\, history and identity using fiction\, non-fic tion\, poetry\, letters\, images and graphics.\n\nRSVP: librarian@wjcenter .org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /10/WJC-WritingWorkshop.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1977@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231125T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231125T110000 DTSTAMP:20231114T175948Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-160/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC.  Following our ser vice together\, we will play some fun games and have a discussion on this week’s Torah portion. Make sure to check our weekly Shabbat newsletter f or a personal message from our Youth Services leader. This program is gear ed towards children in 1st grade through 6th grade. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1978@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231125T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231125T110000 DTSTAMP:20231114T180049Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torahfortots/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:It’s Shabbat and time to join friends at WJC! Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for our Torah for Tots service. We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendship and enjoy learning abou t Shabbat. This program is geared towards ECC age children through Kinderg arten. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1969@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231128T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231128T194500 DTSTAMP:20231113T115826Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/talking-to-your-children-about-difficu lt-news/ SUMMARY:Talking to Your Children About Difficult News DESCRIPTION:We invite parents with elementary and middle school age childre n to join together via Zoom on Tuesday\, November 28th at 7:45 pm. We are all impacted by the devastating news from Israel. We are just beginning to take in what has occurred and we are here to support you as you process y our feelings about what is going on in our world. Please join us for our d iscussion about how to talk to your children about the war in Israel and a ntisemitism throughout the world. Questions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjce nter.org\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/7704737170\nMeeting ID: 770 473 7170 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /11/WJC_ChildrenNews.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1888@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T110000 DTSTAMP:20231114T165548Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/cooking-for-hope-24/ SUMMARY:Cooking for Hope DESCRIPTION:Please help by preparing meals to help feed 120 individuals who eat at HOPE Soup Kitchen in New Rochelle. The request is for lasagna made with meat or plant based meat\, veggies and dessert. Any or all is greatl y appreciated.\nDrop off is at 18 Sherwood Oval in Larchmont on Wednesday\ , November 29\, between 9:00-11:00am. If you are not available during that time\, please call 914-980-8853. RSVP sklevy8@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /12/WJC-CookingforHope.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1788@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T190000 DTSTAMP:20230814T011654Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/celebrate-hanukkah-with-sisterhood-can dle-making/ SUMMARY:Celebrate Hanukkah with Sisterhood: Candle Making! DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Hannukah with fun + festive candle making with Copper Faucet Soap Co! Tweens and up are welcome! Registration is limited\, so p lease e-mail thewjcsisterhood@gmail.com to reserve your spot! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /08/WJC-Sisterhood-Candlemaking2.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1854@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231130T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231130T220000 DTSTAMP:20230820T215518Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/israeli-dancing-wirh-shmulik-gov-ari-2 023-11-30/ SUMMARY:Israeli dancing with Shmulik Gov Ari DESCRIPTION:Please join us for Israeli dance classes with Shmulik Gov Ari! Most classes take place Thursday nights starting at 7:00 pm for beginners and continuing from 7:45 to 10:00pm for intermediate and advanced dancers. Please check the schedule online for any changes.\nFees are $15 per class . Teens and kids are free.\nFor more info\, please contact Linda Alpert at Lalpertesq@aol.com.\nAll sessions take place in the Activity Center EXCEP T on the following dates: September 12 (Youth Lounge) and October 5 (Gym\, if it rains). ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /05/WJC-IsraelDance-NEW.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1982@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231130T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231130T210000 DTSTAMP:20231124T021252Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/woman-leadership-in-time-of-war/ SUMMARY:Woman Leadership in Time of War DESCRIPTION:Temple Israel Center\, 280 Old Mamaroneck Rd\, White Plains\, N Y 10605\nFree Admission. Register Here\n\nSpeaker Biographies\nMoran Zer K atzenstein\nMoran is a lecturer\, strategy and communication expert\, soci al activist\, one of the leaders of the women's struggle\, the initiator o f the coalition of women's organizations and equality and the founder of t he Bonot Alternativa (Alternative Builders) movement. In 2023\, as part of the protest against the legislation reform in Israel\, Bonot Alternativa initiated the "Handmaids' Protest"\, which drew inspiration from Canadian author Margaret Atwood's book\, "The Handmaid's Tale". The protest include d hundreds of women across the country marching in silence in red robes. T he handmaids became a symbol of the protest against the legislation reform and led to the breakthrough of the movement\, with Zer Katzenstein at the forefront of the struggle. She frequently speaks at demonstrations held a t Kaplan St. in Tel Aviv and throughout the country. Since 10/7\, Bonot un der her leadership\, has shifted to become one of the leading organization s providing support and relief to the evacuees in the South and North of I srael\, with an emphasis on providing physical and emotional support to wo men nation wide.\n\nRonit Snir\nRonit is the secretary general of the Hash omer Hatzair movement\, the first Zionist youth movement. She is the first woman to serve in this position since the War of Independence. Co-founder of the Hashomer Hatzair graduate movement\, which includes hundreds of yo ung men and women living in communes and urban Kibbutzim throughout the co untry and engaged in education and social action. She is a feminist activi st and chair of the Committee for the Promotion of Gender Equality and the Prevention of Sexual Violence in the Council of Youth Movements in Israel . Ronit holds a B.A. in education and a teaching certificate in history an d citizenship from Beit-Berl College. She is a senior instructor for educa tional journeys to Poland and in the field of Holocaust education and moth er of two who lives in the urban kibbutz in Harish\, a young kibbutz whose goal is to develop education and civil society in this new and diverse ci ty. Since 10/7\, Hashomer Hatzair has mobilized its educators and funds to support the evacuees in the South and North of Israel\, and to the victim s from the Kibutzim surrounding Gaza\, most of which are affiliated with t he Movement.\n\nProf. Yifat Bitton\nPresident\, Achva Academic College. Le gal scholar and activist for equality\, focusing on gender and origin. Ph. D. The Hebrew University\; LLM\, Yale University\; Visiting Researcher Har vard University (Fulbright Fellow). Visiting Professor\, University of Chi cago\, NYU\, and Peking University\, China\; Associate professor\, The Col lege of Management Law School\, Israel. Throughout her career\, Prof. Bitt on has been a staunch advocate for equality\, both within and beyond the a cademic realm\; Her innovative academic research has shed light on pressin g gender-related issues\, leading to practical solutions and policy recomm endations. Bitton founded "Tmura"\, The Israeli Center for Equality\, wher e she litigated for 20 years human rights torts cases\, a field initiated and developed by her. For her long-lasting human rights work\, Bitton has won myriad awards and prizes\, among them: Minister of Social Equality Awa rd for Fighting Violence against Women (for Tmura)\; "Honoris Causa" Israe li Bar Association Award\; Nominated Forbes' 50 Most Influential Women in Israel for 2015 and more. Bitton was shortlisted twice for Israel’s Supr eme Court\, making history as the youngest woman and the first of Mizrahi descent to ever appear on the list. Under her leadership\, Achva College m odels and embodies gender equality in every possible aspect\, starting fro m its leading management members and board and following with its percenta ge of female students\, being the highest in Israel (89% female!). Bitton lost 2 of her relatives in battle on 10/7\, and since then has been focusi ng on providing support to her students at Achva College\, one of the few academic establishments in the Negev\, and working with the Civil Commissi on on Oct. 7th Crimes by Hamas against Women and Children. She is one of t he\nsurvivors who met with President Biden on his recent visit to Israel d uring the war.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /11/Screenshot-2023-11-23-at-9.04.33-PM.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1994@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20231201 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20231216 DTSTAMP:20231204T192039Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/2023-holiday-gift-drive-for-crc/ SUMMARY:2023 Holiday Gift Drive for CRC DESCRIPTION:Year after year\, our congregation has been honored to particip ate in a gift drive for the Community Resource Center (CRC)\, bringing joy to their clients during the holiday season. We seek your continued genero sity in supporting our neighbors during this special time.\nHere's a few w ays you can participate in this year's Holiday Gift Drive\, running Decemb er 1-15:\nPurchase and donate gifts for children ages 0 to 10 years old. Y ou can purchase and deliver unwrapped gifts in several ways:\n\n Shop on the Amazon Wish List Link: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/28YP04OLD ELHE?ref_=wl_share\n1. Have the gifts sent directly to the CRC offices loc ated at St. Thomas Church\, 168 W. Boston Post Road\, Mamaroneck\n2. Deliv er any gifts to the CRC offices Friday\, Dec 15 \, from 10am-4pm\n3. Deliv er or send gifts to Judy Yavitz at 3 Larch Lane\, Larchmont\, and she will deliver the gifts to CRC on your behalf.\nPlease note: All gift should be unwrapped.\n Monday\, December 18\, through Wednesday\, December 20: Vol unteer to assist at a shift as set forth below at St. Thomas Church . If y ou are interested in volunteering\, please contact Judy Yavitz and let her know day and time you are available\n\nThank you for your kindness and ge nerosity. Warmest wishes for Hanukkah and the New Year.\n\nAny questions o r for more information\, contact Judy Yavitz. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /12/WJC-CRCToyDrive-2023.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1880@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231201T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231201T110000 DTSTAMP:20230908T014103Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-sisterhood-jewish-mindfulness-on-n ature-2023-12-01/ SUMMARY:WJC Sisterhood: Jewish Mindfulness in Nature DESCRIPTION:Early Winter Session: December 1\, 8\, and 15\nRelish in the sp lendor of nature in winter with your Sisterhood Community! Experience the benefits of\nmindfulness in nature through meditation\, exploration and te a gathering with friends. Register for this\nfree multi-session course the wjcsisterhood@gmail.com.\nSheldrake Environmental Center\, 685 Weaver St\, Larchmont ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /09/WJC-Sisterhood-JewishMindfulnessNature-2023.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1910@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231202T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231202T113000 DTSTAMP:20230926T011709Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shabbat-yoga-24/ SUMMARY:Shabbat Yoga DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to reunite to deepen our understanding of Jewis h spirituality through the practice of yoga. Please welcome Danae Farkas a nd returning instructor\, Robin Wald\, as they lead us in inspiring infusi ons of Jewish wisdom\, yoga and movement\, meditation and relaxation.\nAll are welcome! Whether you are a beginner or an experienced yogi\, please j oin us. Please bring your own mat and water bottle. Blocks are optional.\n We greatly look forward to practicing yoga together again!\nDecember 2 led by Danae Farkas\nJanuary 27 led by Robin Wald\nFeb 3 led by Danae Farkas\ nMarch 16 led by Robin Wald\nApril 5 led by Danae Farkas\nMay 4 led by Dan ae Farkas\nJune 8 led by Danae Farkas\n\nRobin Wald is a Professional Cert ified Coach and consulting astrologer through her business Cosmic Wisdom C oaching. She is also a certified yoga and meditation teacher and adult and teen Jewish educator. Her meaningful Jewish yoga programs integrate wisdo m from Torah\, Tanach\, Kabbalah\, Pirke Avot and Mussar with the embodied physical and contemplative practice.\n\nDanae Farkas is a certified yoga teacher and a practitioner of yoga for over 20 years. Her experience teach ing yoga has shed light\, her spiritual life and her religious roots influ ence her practice and her philosophic ideology of her yoga practice. For D anae\, yoga is a unique opportunity to self-reflect while engaging in yogi c poses that enhance and mirror an enlightened path in a journey towards b ecoming your best\, most-elevated self. Her yoga experience includes Mussa r yoga\, a practice that includes the principles of Mussar\, the in yogic study of self-introspection. Her flow is dynamic\, vibrant\, thoughtful an d accessible to yoga practitioners at all levels. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019 /09/WJC_ShabbatYoga.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1984@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231203T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231203T101500 DTSTAMP:20231124T024655Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/judaism-unveiled-beyond-the-black-and- white/ SUMMARY:Judaism Unveiled: Beyond the Black and White DESCRIPTION:Our revitalized Adult Education program continues with “Judai sm Unveiled: Beyond the Black and White.” We’ll delve into thought-pro voking themes and topics—Jewish characters\, stories and holidays—in t he Sunday sessions at 10:15am in the WJC Library. We invite everyone to jo in us.\nDecember 3: “I’m the problem\, It’s me”\nBreak free from t he PG narratives as we uncover the hidden depths of Jewish figures you tho ught you knew. There’s so much more to Adam and Eve\, Abraham and Sarah\ , and King David. We'll reveal the rich complexity inherent in these indiv iduals.\nUpcoming:\nDecember 10: No Tall Tales\nWhat if there's more to ou r famous legends than meets the eye? We will unearth the insights of comme ntators\, shedding real light on Noah and the Ark\, Joseph and his colored coat\, and Jonah's encounter with a whale.\n\nDecember 17: Beyond Holiday Celebrations\nWhile Rosh Hashanah\, Purim\, and Hanukkah are beloved holi days\, they hold provocative narratives that run far deeper than our celeb rations suggest. We will peel back layers of modern practices to highlight facts that are not widely known and often reveal dark truths. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /09/WJC-EverythingYouWantedtoKnow.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1970@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231203T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231203T144500 DTSTAMP:20231114T173745Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/gift-of-hanukkah-with-uja-federation/ SUMMARY:Gift of Hanukkah with UJA Federation DESCRIPTION:Two Locations:\nNorthern Westchester\nTemple Shaaray Tefila\n89 Baldwin Road\, Bedford Corners\, New York\nSouthern Westchester\nBet Am S halom\n295 Soundview Avenue\, White Plains\, New York\nAs the crisis in Is rael continues to unfold\, come together to find strength and comfort as a community for a special Hanukkah mitzvah. Together we’ll assemble cold weather kits\, create no-sew blankets\, and make holiday cards for local children and adults in need through UJA partners in Westchester. We’ll a lso have a special activity to support Israel.\nEnjoy a meaningful afterno on for the whole family\, celebrating Hanukkah and the gift of giving back . Parents\, children\, and grandparents are all welcome!\n\nWe'll also di scover more about UJA’s critical response to mounting needs on the groun d in Israel and ongoing needs in New York and around the world.\n\nREGISTE R NOW ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /11/UJA-Hanukkah.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1983@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T193000 DTSTAMP:20231124T023923Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/beyond-the-bimah-representing-israel-t hen-and-now/ SUMMARY:Beyond the Bimah: Representing Israel: Then and Now DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to join Rabbi Arnowitz for a series of intimat e and profound conversations. These wide-ranging discussions with special guests promise to illuminate our minds and inspire thought-provoking insig hts.\nREFLECTIONS ON ISRAEL: THEN AND NOW\n\nShachar Liran-Hanan\, the Wes tchester Jewish Agency shelicha\, will offer insights into the present sit uation in Israel\, shedding light on her experience representing Israeli c ulture amidst a year marked by internal turmoil and now\, in the midst of war. We all have questions about the situation in Israel - time will be al lotted for open Q&\;A. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /11/WJC-BeyondTheBimah-Shachar-.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1955@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T093000 DTSTAMP:20231030T025048Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shabbat-shajam-with-tkiya-6/ SUMMARY:Shabbat ShaJam with Tkiya DESCRIPTION:Join friends at WJC for a music and movement Shabbat experience . Open to children birth through pre-school age along with their grown up. No RSVP required. No charge for this program. All are welcome! Questions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /09/WJC-ShaJam.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1856@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T220000 DTSTAMP:20230820T215518Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/israeli-dancing-wirh-shmulik-gov-ari-2 023-12-07/ SUMMARY:Israeli dancing with Shmulik Gov Ari DESCRIPTION:Please join us for Israeli dance classes with Shmulik Gov Ari! Most classes take place Thursday nights starting at 7:00 pm for beginners and continuing from 7:45 to 10:00pm for intermediate and advanced dancers. Please check the schedule online for any changes.\nFees are $15 per class . Teens and kids are free.\nFor more info\, please contact Linda Alpert at Lalpertesq@aol.com.\nAll sessions take place in the Activity Center EXCEP T on the following dates: September 12 (Youth Lounge) and October 5 (Gym\, if it rains). ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /05/WJC-IsraelDance-NEW.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1881@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231208T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231208T110000 DTSTAMP:20230908T014103Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-sisterhood-jewish-mindfulness-on-n ature-2023-12-08/ SUMMARY:WJC Sisterhood: Jewish Mindfulness in Nature DESCRIPTION:Early Winter Session: December 1\, 8\, and 15\nRelish in the sp lendor of nature in winter with your Sisterhood Community! Experience the benefits of\nmindfulness in nature through meditation\, exploration and te a gathering with friends. Register for this\nfree multi-session course the wjcsisterhood@gmail.com.\nSheldrake Environmental Center\, 685 Weaver St\, Larchmont ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /09/WJC-Sisterhood-JewishMindfulnessNature-2023.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1972@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231208T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231208T180000 DTSTAMP:20231204T154801Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/ecc-community-shabbat-service-11/ SUMMARY:Pre-School Community Shabbat Service DESCRIPTION:5:30-6:00pm: Pre-School Community Shabbat Service\n\n6:00-7:00p m: Community Shabbat Dinner\nThe entire WJC community is invited to join u s for a Shabbat dinner. $18 per adult\, $10 per child\, $60 per family (ma x)\nRSVP: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/Rhythm-Ruach-December-8-2023 \n\n7:30-8:30pm: Rhythm &\; Ruach\nMake WJC your home on Friday night. Join us for an hour-long service to welcome Shabbat\, reflect on the week\ , and connect with God and with each other. Learn new melodies and sing yo ur old favorites\, accompanied by our volunteer music ensemble.\n\n8:00pm: 3rd Annual Chocolate Oneg and Author Talk with Steve Zeitlin on Jewels: T easing Out the Poetry in Jewish Humor and Storytelling ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /11/WJC-ECCShabbat.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1973@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231208T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231208T190000 DTSTAMP:20231114T174618Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/community-shabbat-dinner-5/ SUMMARY:Community Shabbat Dinner DESCRIPTION:5:30-6:00pm: ECC Community Shabbat Service\n\n6:00-7:00pm: Comm unity Shabbat Dinner\nThe entire WJC community is invited to join us for a Shabbat dinner. $18 per adult\, $10 per child\, $60 per family (max)\nRSV P: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/Rhythm-Ruach-December-8-2023\n\n7:3 0-8:30pm: Rhythm &\; Ruach\nMake WJC your home on Friday night. Join us for an hour-long service to welcome Shabbat\, reflect on the week\, and c onnect with God and with each other. Learn new melodies and sing your old favorites\, accompanied by our volunteer music ensemble.\n\n8:00pm: 3rd An nual Chocolate Oneg and Author Talk with Steve Zeitlin on Jewels: Teasing Out the Poetry in Jewish Humor and Storytelling ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/WJC-CommunityShabbatDinner.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1971@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231208T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231208T203000 DTSTAMP:20231114T174342Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rhythm-ruach-30/ SUMMARY:Rhythm & Ruach DESCRIPTION:5:30-6:00pm:ECC Community Shabbat Service\n\n6:00-7:00pm: Commu nity Shabbat Dinner\nThe entire WJC community is invited to join us for a Shabbat dinner. $18 per adult\, $10 per child\, $60 per family (max)\nRSVP : https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/Rhythm-Ruach-December-8-2023\n\n7:30 -8:30pm: Rhythm &\; Ruach\nMake WJC your home on Friday night. Join us for an hour-long service to welcome Shabbat\, reflect on the week\, and co nnect with God and with each other. Learn new melodies and sing your old f avorites\, accompanied by our volunteer music ensemble.\n\n8:00pm: 3rd Ann ual Chocolate Oneg and Author Talk with Steve Zeitlin on Jewels: Teasing O ut the Poetry in Jewish Humor and Storytelling ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /08/WJC-RhythmRuach2018.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1974@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231208T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231208T210000 DTSTAMP:20231208T142011Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/3rd-annual-chocolate-oneg-and-author-t alk-with-steve-zeitlin-on-jewels/ SUMMARY:3rd Annual Chocolate Oneg and Author Talk with Steve Zeitlin on Jew els DESCRIPTION:5:30-6:00pm: ECC Community Shabbat Service\n\n6:00-7:00pm: Comm unity Shabbat Dinner\nThe entire WJC community is invited to join us for a Shabbat dinner. $18 per adult\, $10 per child\, $60 per family (max)\nRSV P: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/Rhythm-Ruach-December-8-2023\n\n7:3 0-8:30pm: Rhythm &\; Ruach\nMake WJC your home on Friday night. Join us for an hour-long service to welcome Shabbat\, reflect on the week\, and c onnect with God and with each other. Learn new melodies and sing your old favorites\, accompanied by our volunteer music ensemble.\n\n8:00pm: 3rd An nual Chocolate Oneg and Author Talk with Steve Zeitlin on Jewels: Teasing Out the Poetry in Jewish Humor and Storytelling\nPack­ing a suit­case re ady to go with 179 short retellings of his per­son­al favorites from tra ­di­tion­al folk­lore\, jokes\, and reminiscences\, Zeitlin shares wha t he groks as the ver­bal heart and full­ness­ness of Jew­ish expe­ri ­ence. He views Jews as cultural\, religious\, and his­tor­i­cal trav ­el­ers\, car­ry­ing their own sto­ries as well as the time-hon­ored \, forg­ing new con­nec­tions with encoun­ters. It’s the human­i­t y in the sto­ries and jokes which mat­ter to him.\n\nSteve Zeitlin is a folklorist\, writer\, cultural activist\, and the Founding Director of Ci ty Lore\, New York’s center for urban folk culture.  He received his P h.D. in Folklore and Folklife from the University of Pennsylvania\, and is the author or coauthor of 10 award-winning books on America’s folk cult ure. His latest is JEWels: Teasing out the Poetry in Jewish Humor and Sto rytelling (JPS). Others include The Poetry of Everyday Life: Storytelli ng and the Art of Awareness (Cornell)\, Because God Loves Stories: An An thology of Jewish Storytelling (Simon &\; Schuster)\, a volume of poet ry\, I Hear America Singing in the Rain (First Street Press) and three books for young readers. He coproduced the storytelling series American T alkers for NPR’s Weekend Edition Sunday and Morning Edition with Da ve Isay and is the recipient of the American Folklore Society’s Benjamin Botkin Award for lifetime achievement in public folklore.\n\nHis latest b ook\, JEWels\, is the first of its kind: the living tradition of Jewish st ories and jokes transformed into poems\, recording and reflecting Jewish e xperience from ancient times through the present day. In this novel hybrid —jokes and stories boiled down to their essence in short poems—Jewish witticism is preserved side by side with evocative storytelling and deepen ed with running commentary and questions for discussion.\n\nCopies of the book will be available for purchase on Friday evening using a Shabbat frie ndly system. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /11/WJC-ChocolateOneg-2023.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1985@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231210T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231210T101500 DTSTAMP:20231124T024750Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/judaism-unveiled-beyond-the-black-and- white-2/ SUMMARY:Judaism Unveiled: Beyond the Black and White DESCRIPTION:Our revitalized Adult Education program continues with “Judai sm Unveiled: Beyond the Black and White.” We’ll delve into thought-pro voking themes and topics—Jewish characters\, stories and holidays—in t he Sunday sessions at 10:15am in the WJC Library. We invite everyone to jo in us.\nDecember 10: No Tall Tales\nWhat if there's more to our famous leg ends than meets the eye? We will unearth the insights of commentators\, sh edding real light on Noah and the Ark\, Joseph and his colored coat\, and Jonah's encounter with a whale.\nUpcoming:\nDecember 17: Beyond Holiday Ce lebrations\nWhile Rosh Hashanah\, Purim\, and Hanukkah are beloved holiday s\, they hold provocative narratives that run far deeper than our celebrat ions suggest. We will peel back layers of modern practices to highlight fa cts that are not widely known and often reveal dark truths. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /09/WJC-EverythingYouWantedtoKnow.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1934@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231210T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231210T160000 DTSTAMP:20231012T215056Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-community-hanukkah-celebration-2/ SUMMARY:WJC Community Hanukkah Celebration DESCRIPTION:We invite our WJC community for a fun afternoon celebrating Han ukkah! We will begin at 4:00pm with our game show for adults of all ages a nd children elementary through high school. At the same time\, our littles ones along with a grownup are invited to jump around and sing at a Hanukk ah concert with Tkiya.\n\nOur program will also include community candle l ighting led by Cantor Goldberg and a delicious Hanukkah dairy dinner with latkes\, of course!\n\n$5 per person max\; $25 per family\n\nRSVP: https:/ /wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/WJC-Hanukkah-Celebration-December-10-2023\n\n Questions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org or (914) 698-2960\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /11/WJC-Hanukkah2022.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1758@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T110000 DTSTAMP:20230710T011451Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/pj-library-celebrates-hanukkah/ SUMMARY:PJ Library Celebrates Hanukkah DESCRIPTION:ECC may be closed for the day\, but WJC is open! Little ones al ong with a grown up are invited to join Eileen for a special PJ Library Ha nnukkah Story Time.\n\nFor more information and to RSVP please contact Ale za Kulp at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /07/WJC-PJLibraryHanukkah.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1979@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T183000 DTSTAMP:20231118T130923Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/light-latkes-and-dancing-with-sisterho od-brotherhood/ SUMMARY:Light\, Latkes\, and Dancing with Sisterhood & Brotherhood DESCRIPTION:Join us for an enchanting Hanukkah celebration to mark the 6th night of the festival! Light up the night with us at our WJC Family event as we gather for a beautiful communal Menorah lighting (feel free to bring your own!). Indulge in crispy latkes (don't worry about the frying - we'v e got it covered!) and immerse yourself in the vibrant rhythm of Israeli D ancing. What better way to celebrate the holiday than with a joyful dance together? No experience is necessary\, as we'll guide you and your family through the steps. Let's create a sparkling Hanukkah memory together! \nHo sted by Sisterhood &\; Brotherhood ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /11/WJC-SisterBrother-Hanukkah.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1857@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T220000 DTSTAMP:20230820T215518Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/israeli-dancing-wirh-shmulik-gov-ari-2 023-12-12/ SUMMARY:Israeli dancing with Shmulik Gov Ari DESCRIPTION:Please join us for Israeli dance classes with Shmulik Gov Ari! Most classes take place Thursday nights starting at 7:00 pm for beginners and continuing from 7:45 to 10:00pm for intermediate and advanced dancers. Please check the schedule online for any changes.\nFees are $15 per class . Teens and kids are free.\nFor more info\, please contact Linda Alpert at Lalpertesq@aol.com.\nAll sessions take place in the Activity Center EXCEP T on the following dates: September 12 (Youth Lounge) and October 5 (Gym\, if it rains). ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /05/WJC-IsraelDance-NEW.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1940@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T194500 DTSTAMP:20231204T180437Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/memoir-writing-workshop-2-2023-12-19/ SUMMARY:Memoir Writing Workshop DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Hendel Library Committee\n\nThe Memoir Writing Workshop led by Dr. Judith Summerfield\, has been meeting approximately t wice a month for the past 6 years. The workshop members focus their writin g on questions about memory\, history and identity using fiction\, non-fic tion\, poetry\, letters\, images and graphics.\n\nRSVP: librarian@wjcenter .org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /10/WJC-WritingWorkshop.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1991@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231214T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231214T203000 DTSTAMP:20231129T140302Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/renewal-special-hanukkah-edition/ SUMMARY:Renewal: Special Hanukkah Edition DESCRIPTION:Join us for our special Thursday evening of Renewal on December 14 from 7:30 to 8:30pm as we celebrate the joys of Hanukkah through music . ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /08/WJC-RenewalService-REV2.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1882@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231215T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231215T110000 DTSTAMP:20230908T014103Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-sisterhood-jewish-mindfulness-on-n ature-2023-12-15/ SUMMARY:WJC Sisterhood: Jewish Mindfulness in Nature DESCRIPTION:Early Winter Session: December 1\, 8\, and 15\nRelish in the sp lendor of nature in winter with your Sisterhood Community! Experience the benefits of\nmindfulness in nature through meditation\, exploration and te a gathering with friends. Register for this\nfree multi-session course the wjcsisterhood@gmail.com.\nSheldrake Environmental Center\, 685 Weaver St\, Larchmont ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /09/WJC-Sisterhood-JewishMindfulnessNature-2023.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1763@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231216T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231216T173000 DTSTAMP:20230710T012913Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/pj-library-havdalah-in-your-pajamas/ SUMMARY:PJ Library Havdalah in your Pajamas DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for a special Havdalah in your Pajamas with Tk iya! All children and their grownups are welcome to join us for a unique H avdalah services\, along with music and movement with Tkiya! This program is geared towards Kindergarten and younger.\n\nFor more information please contact Aleza Kulp at educdir@wjcenter.org\n\nRSVP: https://wjcenter.shul cloud.com/form/PJ-Library-Havdalah-in-your-pajamas-with-Tkiya ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /07/WJC-HavdalahPajamas.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1774@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231217T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231217T090000 DTSTAMP:20230806T234221Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/pancakes-in-your-pajamas-2/ SUMMARY:Pancakes in your Pajamas DESCRIPTION:Join us Sunday\, December 18\, from 9:00 - 10:00am for a fun mo rning of pancakes in your pajamas! Come in your pajamas and have a fun mor ning at WJC!! Religious School children will go directly to class followin g the program. This program is open to all WJC children.\n$10 per child\n\ nRSVP: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/pancakes-in-your-pajamas-decemb er-17 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/WJC-PancakesPjs.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1986@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231217T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231217T101500 DTSTAMP:20231124T025234Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/judaism-unveiled-beyond-the-black-and- white-3/ SUMMARY:Judaism Unveiled: Beyond the Black and White DESCRIPTION:Our revitalized Adult Education program continues with “Judai sm Unveiled: Beyond the Black and White.” We’ll delve into thought-pro voking themes and topics—Jewish characters\, stories and holidays—in t he Sunday sessions at 10:15am in the WJC Library. We invite everyone to jo in us.\nDecember 17: Beyond Holiday Celebrations\nWhile Rosh Hashanah\, Pu rim\, and Hanukkah are beloved holidays\, they hold provocative narratives that run far deeper than our celebrations suggest. We will peel back laye rs of modern practices to highlight facts that are not widely known and of ten reveal dark truths.\nUpcoming:\nHeart of the Matter: How Relationships Transform Life\nFrom neighbors to family to partners\, relationships weav e the intricate threads of life\n\nJanuary 7: Soulful Bonds\nThe Jewish an d Black communities share a resilient history of solidarity. To honor Mart in Luther King Day\, we’ll examine the connection between Jewish and Bla ck Americans. We will delve into this historical alliance and discover how this support has evolved through the years.\n\nJanuary 21: Family Matters \nFamilies are ever-evolving\, especially the bond between parents\, child ren and siblings. But what exactly are the obligations that bind them? We will investigate Torah teachings to discuss the intricate web of responsib ilities that shape families.\n\nJanuary 28: Crafting a Love That Lasts\nRe lationships are a blend of enchanting moments and testing trials. From the nurturing care that binds to the flames of intimacy\, we will survey Jewi sh partnerships. We will illuminate the multifaceted obligations that shap e the dance of love and partnership. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /09/WJC-EverythingYouWantedtoKnow.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1981@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231217T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231217T130000 DTSTAMP:20231120T203719Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/intergenerational-jeopardy-ish-word-ga me/ SUMMARY:Intergenerational Jeopardy-ish Word Game DESCRIPTION:\nGet ready for an afternoon of laughter and excitement as the WJC Teens and J.O.Y. Clubbers engage in a friendly rivalry to claim the ul timate bragging rights! Mark your calendars for this special event\, takin g place from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. To fuel the fun\, we'll have a delightful i ce cream sundae bar to satisfy your sweet cravings. If you're eager to tes t your skills and join the competition\, please let us know in advance.\nR eady to play? RSVP: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/teens-vs-joy.html ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /11/WJC-Jeopardy-Ish.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1860@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231221T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231221T220000 DTSTAMP:20230820T215518Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/israeli-dancing-wirh-shmulik-gov-ari-2 023-12-21/ SUMMARY:Israeli dancing with Shmulik Gov Ari DESCRIPTION:Please join us for Israeli dance classes with Shmulik Gov Ari! Most classes take place Thursday nights starting at 7:00 pm for beginners and continuing from 7:45 to 10:00pm for intermediate and advanced dancers. Please check the schedule online for any changes.\nFees are $15 per class . Teens and kids are free.\nFor more info\, please contact Linda Alpert at Lalpertesq@aol.com.\nAll sessions take place in the Activity Center EXCEP T on the following dates: September 12 (Youth Lounge) and October 5 (Gym\, if it rains). ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /05/WJC-IsraelDance-NEW.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1891@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231228T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231228T110000 DTSTAMP:20231215T010603Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/cooking-for-hope-27/ SUMMARY:Cooking for Hope **Update** DESCRIPTION:Although we may be on vacation\, there are still over 100 peopl e coming to HOPE for a nightly meal. Since this is a busy time for many co oks\, we are asking  for funds instead of food for our December 28 delive ry.  Please make a donation to pay for a meal ($25 suggestion) at HOPE So up Kitchen Click the tab for Donate and notate that donation is for Commu nity Kitchen.  In the comments\, please mention it is for the Dec 28 meal . Thank you for your generosity! Any questions\, please contact sklevy8@gm ail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /12/WJC-CookingforHope.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1862@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231228T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231228T220000 DTSTAMP:20230820T215518Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/israeli-dancing-wirh-shmulik-gov-ari-2 023-12-28/ SUMMARY:Israeli dancing with Shmulik Gov Ari DESCRIPTION:Please join us for Israeli dance classes with Shmulik Gov Ari! Most classes take place Thursday nights starting at 7:00 pm for beginners and continuing from 7:45 to 10:00pm for intermediate and advanced dancers. Please check the schedule online for any changes.\nFees are $15 per class . Teens and kids are free.\nFor more info\, please contact Linda Alpert at Lalpertesq@aol.com.\nAll sessions take place in the Activity Center EXCEP T on the following dates: September 12 (Youth Lounge) and October 5 (Gym\, if it rains). ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /05/WJC-IsraelDance-NEW.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2006@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20240102 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20240116 DTSTAMP:20240108T023351Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjcs-mlk-day-commemoration/ SUMMARY:WJC's MLK Day Commemoration DESCRIPTION:Honor Dr. King's Legacy Through Action: Join us for a week of s ervice\, reflection\, and community building as we commemorate Martin Luth er King Jr. Day! Choose your path\, from filling "Blizzard Boxes" with ess ential food for families in need to marching in spirit with a photo of you r family "praying with your feet.\nJanuary 2-13: Food Drive for Blizzard B oxes\nPlease donate non-perishable foods to fill Blizzard boxes for those in need. Food requested: Canned potatoes\, veggies\, fruit\,tuna\, soups\, rice\, pasta\, individual sized shelf stable milk. Food can be dropped of f in the coat room or outside the main office. We will deliver the food to the JCC of Mid-Westchester for the program on January 15.\nJanuary 2-31: Pray With Our Feet\nRabbi Heschel prayed with his feet by marching with Ma rtin Luther King Jr.  How does your family “pray with your feet”? (Do you volunteer? Or collect trash? Or do charity walks?) Send a photo to jo annashlesinger@gmail.com to be included in a WJC collage\, depicting all t he ways our community prays with our feet. Feel free to be creative! Visit the collage or check out our MLK Day page on the WJC website for ideas an d inspiration.\nFriday\, January 12 at 8:30pm: Bias: what is it and why it matters now more than ever\nFollowing Rhythm and Ruach at 7:30pm\, join u s for a conversation with Joan Grangenois-Thomas entitled Bias: what is i t and why it matters now more than ever. The evening also includes our Com munity-Wide Shabbat dinner at 6:30pm. RSVP to join us for dinner.\nSaturda y\, January 13 at 1:00pm: Reflections on MLK &\; Building Bridges betwe en Communities\n\nJoin us in the Chapel for a Shabbat afternoon program wi th Rev. Lee Trollinger (please see his bio below) of Calvary Baptist Churc h: Reflections on MLK &\; Building Bridges between Communities\nSunday\ , January 14\, at 3:00pm: WJC Teens Sandwich-Making for HOPE\nMonday\, Jan uary 15\, from 10:00am to 12:00pm: Blizzard Box\nThis family program is ap propriate for all ages. We'll gather at JCC Mid-Westchester to fill Blizza rd boxes with non-perishable food for those in need. Registration required \, space limited: https://jccmw.org/event/mlk-day/\n\n \;\nAbout Joan Grangenois-Thomas\nJoan Grangenois-Thomas is a seasoned communications pro fessional who brings her extensive experience working with community group s\, non-profit organizations\, individuals and social enterprises to every project she executes.  Joan spent 10 years as a contract facilitator wi th the Anti-Defamation League’s A World of Difference Institute. There\, she presented anti-bias training to school children\, faculty and staff.   She brought that learning to her own community through the many organiz ations she’s been involved with including as president of the Port Chest er/Rye N.A.A.C.P. In 2015\, Joan founded Read\, Talk\, Act\, an Interfaith \, Social Justice Book Club\, after the horrific attack on churchgoers at Mother Emanuel A.M.E. Church in Charleston\, SC. The goal of the club is t o gain understanding of the many ways racism and discrimination have taken root through reading. Members talk about how the readings challenged thei r assumptions\, and then try to take action - individually or collectively - to affect change. The friendships and insights she has found through th at book club has left an indelible mark on Joan. As a result of all her ef forts\, Joan  is sought after to speak and bring her brand of bias awaren ess to groups around Westchester County. Joan sits on the board of Sustain able Westchester\, Journeys 2 Change and is in her second term as a truste e for the Village of Port Chester\, where she has lived with her family fo r over 30 years. She is founder of JGT Public Relations\, a boutique commu nications firm that works solely with nonprofits and social change groups. \n\n \;\nAbout Rev. Dr. Erwin Lee Trollinger\, Jr.\, M. Th.\nRev. Dr. Erwin Lee Trollinger\, Jr. is a licensed and ordained through the Union Te mple Inspirational Baptist Church and the Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Asso ciation\, Queens\, New York. He attended Morris Brown College in Atlanta\, Georgia\, majoring in Social Work and Theology.  He earned his Master’ s Degree in Sacred Theology at the Christ Theological Seminary.\n\nIn 2011 Rev. Dr. Trollinger became the Sixth Pastor of the Calvary Missionary Bap tist Church of White Plains and serves as the Sr. Pastor. In 2012 Rev.  Dr. Trollinger became the President of the Ministers’ Fellowship Council of White Plains and Vicinity.  Currently\, he serves as the Chaplin at E pic Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.  In 2018 Rev. Dr. Trollinger was appointed by the Board of Directors to become the International Presid ent and Patron for the Agape Christian Ministers College\, Kumasi\, Ghana. In 2022 Rev.  Dr. Trollinger received two honorary Doctorate Degrees from the Anointed by God Ministries Alliance &\; Seminary.  He received a Doctor of Theology Degree and a Doctor of Divinity Degree. In 2022 Rev. Dr . Trollinger was consecrated to the Bishopry to preside over the Agape Chr istian Ministers College\, Kumasi\, Ghana.\n\nRev. Trollinger previously s erved as Chaplain at the Westchester County -Norwood Jackson Correctional Facility\, Sing-Sing Correctional Facility\, and Rikers Island Correctiona l Facility. Rev. Dr. Trollinger has shared the gospel in foreign lands su ch as the Republic of Jamaica\, West Indies\, the City of London\, England \, Kampala Uganda\, West Africa\, Trinidad and Tobago\, West Indies\, Repu blic of Ghana and Republic of Liberia\, West Africa. His motto: Lord Let M e Decrease\, That Thou Might Increase  ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /12/WJC-MLK-Commemoration2024-1.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1956@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240104T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240104T093000 DTSTAMP:20231030T025122Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shabbat-shajam-with-tkiya-7/ SUMMARY:Shabbat ShaJam with Tkiya DESCRIPTION:Join friends at WJC for a music and movement Shabbat experience . Open to children birth through pre-school age along with their grown up. No RSVP required. No charge for this program. All are welcome! Questions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /09/WJC-ShaJam.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2004@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240106T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240106T130000 DTSTAMP:20231218T023521Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/how-we-face-the-world-as-jews-defining -jewish-adulthood/ SUMMARY:How We Face The World As Jews: Defining Jewish Adulthood DESCRIPTION:We invite WJC 8th and 9th graders with an adult of their choice to join us for a series exploring the opportunities and challenges presen t as teens grow into Jewish adulthood. Topics for discussion include Isra el\, Antisemitism\, National and Religious (Jewish) Identity\, and Relatio nship-building. RSVP NOW\nThis series will meet on Saturday afternoons\, with lunch provided from 12:30-1pm\, and learning from 1-1:45pm.\nJanuary 6 - National Identity\nJanuary 20 - Religious Identity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /12/WJCTeens-FacetheWorld.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1987@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240107T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240107T101500 DTSTAMP:20231218T150558Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/judaism-unveiled-beyond-the-black-and- white-4/ SUMMARY:Judaism Unveiled: Heart of the Matter DESCRIPTION:Our revitalized Adult Education program continues with “Heart of the Matter: How Relationships Transform Life.” We’ll delve into th ought-provoking themes and topics—from neighbors to family to partners\, relationships weave the intricate threads of life—in the Sunday session s at 10:15am in the WJC Library. We invite everyone to join us.\nJanuary 7 : Soulful Bonds\nThe Jewish and Black communities share a resilient histor y of solidarity. To honor Martin Luther King Day\, we’ll examine the con nection between Jewish and Black Americans. We will delve into this histor ical alliance and discover how this support has evolved through the years. \nUpcoming:\nJanuary 21: Family Matters\nFamilies are ever-evolving\, espe cially the bond between parents\, children and siblings. But what exactly are the obligations that bind them? We will investigate Torah teachings to discuss the intricate web of responsibilities that shape families.\n\nJan uary 28: Crafting a Love That Lasts\nRelationships are a blend of enchanti ng moments and testing trials. From the nurturing care that binds to the f lames of intimacy\, we will survey Jewish partnerships. We will illuminate the multifaceted obligations that shape the dance of love and partnership . ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /09/WJC-EverythingYouWantedtoKnow.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1980@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240107T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240107T150000 DTSTAMP:20231211T012443Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/law-of-war-arming-yourself-with-knowle dge-presented-by-sisterhood-brotherhood/ SUMMARY:Law Of War: Arming Yourself with Knowledge presented by Sisterhood & Brotherhood DESCRIPTION:Embrace an extraordinary opportunity to explore the complexitie s of war with a seasoned expert in navigating the intricate balance betwee n law and morality in wartime. This exceptional program\, designed by WJC congregant Michael Richter\, a former intelligence officer with the U.S. D epartment of Defense\, is open to both adults and teens. Under the guidanc e of Rabbi Arnowitz\, participants will delve into the ethical dilemmas an d legal frameworks that shape warfare\, gaining a deeper understanding of the challenges and responsibilities faced by those involved in armed confl ict.\nCreated by WJC Congregant Michael Richter\, former intelligence offi cer with the U.S. Department of Defense\, led in conjunction with Rabbi Ar nowitz.\n\nJoin us in the WJC Activity Center. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /11/WJC-LawofWar.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2025@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240109T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240109T101500 DTSTAMP:20240115T152546Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/babies-bagels-2024-01-09/ SUMMARY:Babies & Bagels DESCRIPTION:Free and open to families with babies newborn to 12 months old. \nJoin us in a warm and loving environment for group play\, exploration\, and music for babies.\nParent must attend with the child. Parents join us for coffee and conversation. Make new friends!\n\nSign up now: https://wjc enter.shulcloud.com/form/ECC-Babies-and-Bagels.html ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /02/WJC-ECC-BabyBagels.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1783@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240109T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240109T194500 DTSTAMP:20240106T031948Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/college-prep-a-teen-parent-program/ SUMMARY:College Prep: A Teen (+ Parent) Program DESCRIPTION:Gather with Rabbi Arnowitz and WJC teen alumni currently attend ing college to learn about their experiences as Jews on campus. Gain tips and insights on how to choose a college\, what to look for\, and what bein g Jewish means to you on campus.\nJoin us in the WJC Activity Center.\n7:3 0pm Gather - coffee and snacks (and minyan for those who wish to join)\n\n 7:45pm Panel 1 - Hillel Professionals: \n\n Ira Glasser\, CEO Binghamton Hillel\n Jeremy Davis\, Director of Engagement Rutgers Hillel\n Rachel Klein\, Executive Director Hillels of Westchester\n\n8:15pm Panel 2 - Curr ent Students: \n\n Andrew Danziger - Cornell\n Ben Levy - University of Rochester\n Jared Sherman - University of Maryland\n\n8:50pm - Open ques tions and discussions \n\n9:15pm - End ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /08/WJC-Sisterhood-CollegePrep.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2003@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240111T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240111T193000 DTSTAMP:20231218T154132Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/beyond-the-bimah-the-mental-health-cri sis-worse-than-you-think/ SUMMARY:Beyond the Bimah: The Mental Health Crisis… Worse Than You Think DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to join Rabbi Arnowitz for a series of intimat e and profound conversations. These wide-ranging discussions with special guests promise to illuminate our minds and inspire thought-provoking insig hts.\nJoin us Thursday\, January 11\, for The Mental Health Crisis... Wors e Than You Think with Dr. Sam Glazer\nWhen titans of finance get addicted to drugs and alcohol\, they sometimes end up on the couch of Dr. Sam Glaze r\,” so says The Wall Street Journal. Dr. Glazer\, a longtime WJC member \, has had a front row seat to the alarming rise in substance abuse\, depr ession\, and diverse mental health challenges. He will draw upon his exten sive experience to offer profound insights into the underlying causes of t he prevailing mental health epidemic. Dr. Glazer will guide us through dis cerning warning signs and offer thoughts on proactive and preventive measu res to address these pressing concerns.\nQ+A with Dr. Glazer and Rabbi Arn owitz\, published in the Winter 2023-24 issue of WJC Voices:\nRJA: Do you see an uptick in mental health issues in the winter?\nSG: I definitely see an uptick in mental health issues in the winter. Many of my patients expe rience more symptoms of depression (and substance use) during the winter m onths. I also see a pattern where people are less likely to seek help duri ng this time\, especially in December.\n\nRJA: What are some of the tellta le signs of Seasonal Affective Disorder? \nSG: Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is very similar to depression. What makes it SAD is that it present s in the late fall and winter\; it is seasonal and often goes away when th e days get longer. Telltale signs include feeling lonely and still wanting to isolate\, not getting pleasure out of things that would normally bring you joy or comfort\, having less energy\, and wanting to sleep more. As f ar as food\, many eat more while others experience insomnia and have no ap petite. Remarkably\, it is often difficult to see SAD in oneself.\n\nRJA: What are some of the ways people can address SAD at home\, or prevent it f rom developing in the first place?\nSG: Knowing that SAD exists is a great place to start. Awareness and reducing the stigma of depression are keys to prevention and treatment. A light therapy lamp is fairly inexpensive an d works well. The best medicine is family\, community\, and friends. Go to your workplace in person and engage socially with others. Psychotherapy c an be very helpful as well as various prescribed medications. Additionally \, exercise is great at preventing and treating depression\, with many stu dies showing it is as effective as antidepressant medications.\n\nFor more information on Dr. Glazer and his practice\, please visit www.psychiatryn yc.com. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /12/WJC-MentalHealthCrisis.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2008@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240112T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240112T193000 DTSTAMP:20231219T160038Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/community-shabbat-dinner-6/ SUMMARY:Community Shabbat Dinner DESCRIPTION:6:30-7:30pm: Community Shabbat Dinner\nThe entire WJC community is invited to join us for a Shabbat dinner. $18 per adult\, $10 per child \, $60 per family (max)\nRSVP: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/Rhythm- Ruach-January-12-2024\n\n7:30-8:30pm: Rhythm &\; Ruach\nMake WJC your h ome on Friday night. Join us for an hour-long service to welcome Shabbat\, reflect on the week\, and connect with God and with each other. Learn new melodies and sing your old favorites\, accompanied by our volunteer music ensemble.\n\n8:30pm: Bias: what is it and why it matters now more than ev er\nFollowing Rhythm and Ruach\, join us for Conversation with Joan Grange nois-Thomas entitled Bias: what is it and why it matters now more than eve r\n\n \;\nAbout Joan Grangenois-Thomas\nJoan Grangenois-Thomas is a se asoned communications professional who brings her extensive experience wor king with community groups\, non-profit organizations\, individuals and so cial enterprises to every project she executes.  Joan spent 10 years as a contract facilitator with the Anti-Defamation League’s A World of Diff erence Institute. There\, she presented anti-bias training to school child ren\, faculty and staff.  She brought that learning to her own community through the many organizations she’s been involved with including as pre sident of the Port Chester/Rye N.A.A.C.P. In 2015\, Joan founded Read\, Ta lk\, Act\, an Interfaith\, Social Justice Book Club\, after the horrific a ttack on churchgoers at Mother Emanuel A.M.E. Church in Charleston\, SC. T he goal of the club is to gain understanding of the many ways racism and d iscrimination have taken root through reading. Members talk about how the readings challenged their assumptions\, and then try to take action - indi vidually or collectively - to affect change. The friendships and insights she has found through that book club has left an indelible mark on Joan. A s a result of all her efforts\, Joan  is sought after to speak and bring her brand of bias awareness to groups around Westchester County. Joan sits on the board of Sustainable Westchester\, Journeys 2 Change and is in her second term as a trustee for the Village of Port Chester\, where she has lived with her family for over 30 years. She is founder of JGT Public Rela tions\, a boutique communications firm that works solely with nonprofits a nd social change groups. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/WJC-CommunityShabbatDinner.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2007@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240112T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240112T203000 DTSTAMP:20231219T160031Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rhythm-ruach-31/ SUMMARY:Rhythm & Ruach DESCRIPTION:6:30-7:30pm: Community Shabbat Dinner\nThe entire WJC community is invited to join us for a Shabbat dinner. $18 per adult\, $10 per child \, $60 per family (max)\nRSVP: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/Rhythm- Ruach-January-12-2024\n\n7:30-8:30pm: Rhythm &\; Ruach\nMake WJC your h ome on Friday night. Join us for an hour-long service to welcome Shabbat\, reflect on the week\, and connect with God and with each other. Learn new melodies and sing your old favorites\, accompanied by our volunteer music ensemble.\n\n8:30pm: Bias: what is it and why it matters now more than ev er\nFollowing Rhythm and Ruach\, join us for Conversation with Joan Grange nois-Thomas entitled Bias: what is it and why it matters now more than eve r\n\n \;\nAbout Joan Grangenois-Thomas\nJoan Grangenois-Thomas is a se asoned communications professional who brings her extensive experience wor king with community groups\, non-profit organizations\, individuals and so cial enterprises to every project she executes.  Joan spent 10 years as a contract facilitator with the Anti-Defamation League’s A World of Diff erence Institute. There\, she presented anti-bias training to school child ren\, faculty and staff.  She brought that learning to her own community through the many organizations she’s been involved with including as pre sident of the Port Chester/Rye N.A.A.C.P. In 2015\, Joan founded Read\, Ta lk\, Act\, an Interfaith\, Social Justice Book Club\, after the horrific a ttack on churchgoers at Mother Emanuel A.M.E. Church in Charleston\, SC. T he goal of the club is to gain understanding of the many ways racism and d iscrimination have taken root through reading. Members talk about how the readings challenged their assumptions\, and then try to take action - indi vidually or collectively - to affect change. The friendships and insights she has found through that book club has left an indelible mark on Joan. A s a result of all her efforts\, Joan  is sought after to speak and bring her brand of bias awareness to groups around Westchester County. Joan sits on the board of Sustainable Westchester\, Journeys 2 Change and is in her second term as a trustee for the Village of Port Chester\, where she has lived with her family for over 30 years. She is founder of JGT Public Rela tions\, a boutique communications firm that works solely with nonprofits a nd social change groups. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /08/WJC-RhythmRuach2018.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2009@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240112T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240112T213000 DTSTAMP:20231219T160051Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/bias-what-is-it-and-why-it-matters-now -more-than-ever/ SUMMARY:Bias: what is it and why it matters now more than ever DESCRIPTION:6:30-7:30pm: Community Shabbat Dinner\nThe entire WJC community is invited to join us for a Shabbat dinner. $18 per adult\, $10 per child \, $60 per family (max)\nRSVP: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/Rhythm- Ruach-January-12-2024\n\n7:30-8:30pm: Rhythm &\; Ruach\nMake WJC your h ome on Friday night. Join us for an hour-long service to welcome Shabbat\, reflect on the week\, and connect with God and with each other. Learn new melodies and sing your old favorites\, accompanied by our volunteer music ensemble.\n\n8:30pm: Bias: what is it and why it matters now more than ev er\nFollowing Rhythm and Ruach\, join us for Conversation with Joan Grange nois-Thomas entitled Bias: what is it and why it matters now more than eve r\n\n \;\nAbout Joan Grangenois-Thomas\nJoan Grangenois-Thomas is a se asoned communications professional who brings her extensive experience wor king with community groups\, non-profit organizations\, individuals and so cial enterprises to every project she executes.  Joan spent 10 years as a contract facilitator with the Anti-Defamation League’s A World of Diff erence Institute. There\, she presented anti-bias training to school child ren\, faculty and staff.  She brought that learning to her own community through the many organizations she’s been involved with including as pre sident of the Port Chester/Rye N.A.A.C.P. In 2015\, Joan founded Read\, Ta lk\, Act\, an Interfaith\, Social Justice Book Club\, after the horrific a ttack on churchgoers at Mother Emanuel A.M.E. Church in Charleston\, SC. T he goal of the club is to gain understanding of the many ways racism and d iscrimination have taken root through reading. Members talk about how the readings challenged their assumptions\, and then try to take action - indi vidually or collectively - to affect change. The friendships and insights she has found through that book club has left an indelible mark on Joan. A s a result of all her efforts\, Joan  is sought after to speak and bring her brand of bias awareness to groups around Westchester County. Joan sits on the board of Sustainable Westchester\, Journeys 2 Change and is in her second term as a trustee for the Village of Port Chester\, where she has lived with her family for over 30 years. She is founder of JGT Public Rela tions\, a boutique communications firm that works solely with nonprofits a nd social change groups. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /12/Headshot-edited.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2026@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240116T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240116T101500 DTSTAMP:20240115T152546Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/babies-bagels-2024-01-16/ SUMMARY:Babies & Bagels DESCRIPTION:Free and open to families with babies newborn to 12 months old. \nJoin us in a warm and loving environment for group play\, exploration\, and music for babies.\nParent must attend with the child. Parents join us for coffee and conversation. Make new friends!\n\nSign up now: https://wjc enter.shulcloud.com/form/ECC-Babies-and-Bagels.html ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /02/WJC-ECC-BabyBagels.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2011@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240116T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240116T193000 DTSTAMP:20240115T023505Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/community-gathering-in-solidarity-with -hostages-and-israel/ SUMMARY:Community Gathering In Solidarity with Hostages and Israel DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, January 16\, at Temple Israel Center in Wh ite Plains at 7:30pm for a Westchester community gathering in solidarity w ith the hostages and the people of Israel as we mark 100 days since the ma ssacre on October 7. 100 days in captivity is 100 days too long. We need t o be their voices and show our public support.\n\nRegister Here: https://e vents.r20.constantcontact.com/register/m?oeidk=a07ek7cc98256493b4e&\;os eq=&\;c=&\;ch=\n\nWhere\nTemple Israel Center\n280 Old Mamaroneck Ro ad\nWhite Plains\, NY 10605\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /10/israel-1157540_1280.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2005@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240120T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240120T130000 DTSTAMP:20231218T023537Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/how-we-face-the-world-as-jews-defining -jewish-adulthood-2/ SUMMARY:How We Face The World As Jews: Defining Jewish Adulthood DESCRIPTION:We invite WJC 8th and 9th graders with an adult of their choice to join us for a series exploring the opportunities and challenges presen t as teens grow into Jewish adulthood. Topics for discussion include Isra el\, Antisemitism\, National and Religious (Jewish) Identity\, and Relatio nship-building. RSVP NOW\nThis series will meet on Saturday afternoons\, with lunch provided from 12:30-1pm\, and learning from 1-1:45pm.\nJanuary 6 - National Identity\nJanuary 20 - Religious Identity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /12/WJCTeens-FacetheWorld.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1996@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240120T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240120T183000 DTSTAMP:20231215T203530Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/inaugural-wjc-brotherhood-charity-poke r-tournament/ SUMMARY:Inaugural WJC Brotherhood Charity Poker Tournament DESCRIPTION:Raise the Stakes for a Cause: Inaugural WJC Charity Poker Tourn ament 2024!\nMark your calendars for Saturday\, January 20th\, as the WJC Reception Room transforms into a thrilling arena for the Inaugural WJC Bro therhood Charity Poker Tournament 2024! Sharpen your poker face\, gather your friends\, and get ready for an evening of friendly competition and im pactful giving.\n\nAll proceeds will be donated to the JNF Kibbutz Be'eri Emergency Relief Fund. So\, not only will you have a blast testing your p oker skills and enjoying delicious hors d’oeuvres and drinks\, but you ’ll also be contributing to a noble cause.\n\nHere’s what you can expe ct:\n\n Doors open at 6:30pm &\; a 7:00pm kick-off: The first hand beg ins at 7:00pm sharp\, so don’t miss out on the opening round!\n $100 Bu y-in for Players: For $100\, you’ll get a seat at the table\, access to the hors d’oeuvres and bar\, and a commemorative Inaugural WJC Brother hood Charity Poker Tournament 2024 poker chip to keep as a memento.\n $5 0 for Spectators: Prefer to watch the action unfold from the sidelines? N o problem! For just $50\, you can enjoy the hors d’oeuvres and bar and s oak in the atmosphere.\n\nWant to take your support to the next level? Wi th donations starting at $250\, become a Tournament Sponsor!\n\nEven more ways to contribute: Additional donations are always welcome! Every bit h elps us reach our fundraising goals and make a real difference.\n\nRSVP no w: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/brotherhoodpoker.html\n\nTo learn more about Sponsorships or to make an additional donation\, please email  aaron.niedermayer@gmail.com and gabe.wasserman@gmail.com.\n\nDon’t miss this exciting opportunity to combine your love of poker with your passion for supporting Israel! Reserve your spot at the table today and join us for an unforgettable evening of fun\, philanthropy\, and community.\n\nLet ’s raise the stakes for a great cause!\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /12/WJC-Brotherhood-Poker.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1993@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240121T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240121T120000 DTSTAMP:20240117T173810Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/makeinspires-at-wjc/ SUMMARY:MakeInspires at WJC DESCRIPTION:**Now open to 2nd graders**\nOn Sunday\, January 21\, we invite our children in 2nd – 6th grade to make their own LED bracelet with Mak eInspires. Learn about circuits\, electrons\, batteries\, and LEDs by maki ng your own light up bracelet! Everyone gets to take home their design! Th is activity has a lot of room for creativity while introducing students to the concepts that are foundational to understanding how everyday electron ics work.\n$15 per child\n\nRSVP NOW: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/ MakeInspires-1-21-24 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /12/WJC-MakeInspires.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2032@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240121T134500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240121T134500 DTSTAMP:20240119T033225Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-teens-escape-room/ SUMMARY:WJC Teens: Escape Room DESCRIPTION:Join WJC Teens for an escape room! Work together with your frie nd to escape one of two rooms. Can you make it out in time? ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /01/WJCTeens-EscapeRoom.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1999@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240121T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240121T150000 DTSTAMP:20240108T031035Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/conversation-with-idf-soldier-roy-neum ann/ SUMMARY:Conversation with IDF Soldier Roy Neumann DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Zoom discussion and Q &\; A with Roy Neumann\, former Westchester Shinshin and current IDF Soldier in the Intelligence D ivision\, currently studying at Hebrew University. Roy will give us an ove rview of the current situation in Israel for both students and everyday Is raelis.\nTo receive the Zoom credentials\, please RSVP: https://wjcenter.s hulcloud.com/form/idfsoldier.html\n\n\nThis event is sponsored by Westches ter Jewish Center's Israel Committee\, chaired by Linda Alpert. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /12/WJC-Conversationwithsoldeir.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2027@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240123T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240123T101500 DTSTAMP:20240115T152546Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/babies-bagels-2024-01-23/ SUMMARY:Babies & Bagels DESCRIPTION:Free and open to families with babies newborn to 12 months old. \nJoin us in a warm and loving environment for group play\, exploration\, and music for babies.\nParent must attend with the child. Parents join us for coffee and conversation. Make new friends!\n\nSign up now: https://wjc enter.shulcloud.com/form/ECC-Babies-and-Bagels.html ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /02/WJC-ECC-BabyBagels.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1995@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240123T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240123T194500 DTSTAMP:20240109T154706Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/the-slippery-slope-of-free-speech-to-h ate-speech-the-law-and-morality-of-the-first-amendment/ SUMMARY:The Slippery Slope of Free Speech to Hate Speech: The Law and Moral ity of the First Amendment DESCRIPTION:Teenagers and Adults\, join us for an important Zoom program pr oviding knowledge and tools to combat modern antisemitism and anti-Zionism . Led by First Amendment specialist Ian Rosenberg\, author of The Free Spe ech Handbook\, and Herb Leventer\, Historian and Philosopher\, learn to de cipher the differences and slippery slope between free speech and hate spe ech and why knowing which is which matters.\nPlease register: sisterhood@w jcenter.org.\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83786082229\n\nMeeting ID: 837 8 608 2229 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /12/WJC-Sisterhood-FreeSpeech.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1892@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T110000 DTSTAMP:20230908T021737Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/cooking-for-hope-28/ SUMMARY:Cooking for Hope DESCRIPTION:Please help by preparing meals to help feed 120 individuals who eat at HOPE Soup Kitchen in New Rochelle. The request is for lasagna made with meat or plant based meat\, veggies and dessert. Any or all is greatl y appreciated.\nDrop off is at 35 Forest Park Avenue in Larchmont on Thurs day\, January 25\, between 9:00-11:00am. If you are not available during t hat time\, please call 914-400-8577 or 914-980-8853. RSVP: sklevy8@gmail.c om\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /12/WJC-CookingforHope.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1911@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240127T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240127T113000 DTSTAMP:20230926T011741Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shabbat-yoga-25/ SUMMARY:Shabbat Yoga DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to reunite to deepen our understanding of Jewis h spirituality through the practice of yoga. Please welcome Danae Farkas a nd returning instructor\, Robin Wald\, as they lead us in inspiring infusi ons of Jewish wisdom\, yoga and movement\, meditation and relaxation.\nAll are welcome! Whether you are a beginner or an experienced yogi\, please j oin us. Please bring your own mat and water bottle. Blocks are optional.\n We greatly look forward to practicing yoga together again!\nJanuary 27 led by Robin Wald\nFeb 3 led by Danae Farkas\nMarch 16 led by Robin Wald\nApr il 5 led by Danae Farkas\nMay 4 led by Danae Farkas\nJune 8 led by Danae F arkas\n\nRobin Wald is a Professional Certified Coach and consulting astro loger through her business Cosmic Wisdom Coaching. She is also a certified yoga and meditation teacher and adult and teen Jewish educator. Her meani ngful Jewish yoga programs integrate wisdom from Torah\, Tanach\, Kabbalah \, Pirke Avot and Mussar with the embodied physical and contemplative prac tice.\n\nDanae Farkas is a certified yoga teacher and a practitioner of yo ga for over 20 years. Her experience teaching yoga has shed light\, her sp iritual life and her religious roots influence her practice and her philos ophic ideology of her yoga practice. For Danae\, yoga is a unique opportun ity to self-reflect while engaging in yogic poses that enhance and mirror an enlightened path in a journey towards becoming your best\, most-elevate d self. Her yoga experience includes Mussar yoga\, a practice that include s the principles of Mussar\, the in yogic study of self-introspection. Her flow is dynamic\, vibrant\, thoughtful and accessible to yoga practitione rs at all levels. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019 /09/WJC_ShabbatYoga.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1997@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240127T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240127T170000 DTSTAMP:20231218T010414Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/5th-6th-grade-mincha-shabbat/ SUMMARY:5th & 6th Grade Mincha Shabbat DESCRIPTION:We invite our WJC families with 5th &\; 6th graders to join our clergy for a participatory Mincha service on Saturday\, January 27\, 2 024 at 5:00 pm in the Sanctuary. We will conclude with Havdalah at approxi mately 5:55 pm.\nPlease RSVP in advance to join us: https://wjcenter.shulc loud.com/form/minchashabbat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /12/WJC-Aleza-5-6GrMinchaShabbat.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2033@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240128T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240128T100000 DTSTAMP:20240119T163231Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/ride-for-the-living-informational-meet ing/ SUMMARY:Ride for the Living: Informational Meeting DESCRIPTION:\n\nWe are considering a trip to participate in Ride for the Li ving\, a one-day bicycle ride from Auschwitz to Krakow (dates: June 26-30 with some touring and Shabbat) to raise money for the JCC of Krakow. The JCC of Krakow is involved in providing relief for Ukrainian refugees\, in addition to revitalizing and serving the Krakow  Jewish community.\n\nIf you might be interested in joining the trip:\n\n Come to an info session with Jonathan Ornstein\, CEO of JCC Krakow on Sunday\, January 28\, 10:00a m in the WJC gym\n For more info\, contact Stu Seltzer: StuSeltzer@gmail .com\n Ride info: please visit www.RideForTheLiving.org\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /01/2024-Ride-for-the-Living-2.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1988@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240128T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240128T101500 DTSTAMP:20240119T160839Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/judaism-unveiled-beyond-the-black-and- white-5/ SUMMARY:Judaism Unveiled: Heart of the Matter DESCRIPTION:Our revitalized Adult Education program continues with “Heart of the Matter: How Relationships Transform Life.” We’ll delve into th ought-provoking themes and topics—from neighbors to family to partners\, relationships weave the intricate threads of life—in the Sunday session s at 10:15am in the WJC Library. We invite everyone to join us.\nJanuary 2 8: Family Matters\nFamilies are ever-evolving\, especially the bond betwee n parents\, children and siblings. But what exactly are the obligations th at bind them? We will investigate Torah teachings to discuss the intricate web of responsibilities that shape families.\nUpcoming:\nTBD: Crafting a Love That Lasts\nRelationships are a blend of enchanting moments and testi ng trials. From the nurturing care that binds to the flames of intimacy\, we will survey Jewish partnerships. We will illuminate the multifaceted ob ligations that shape the dance of love and partnership. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /09/WJC-EverythingYouWantedtoKnow.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1998@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240128T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240128T140000 DTSTAMP:20240119T211154Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/tu-bshevat-seder-2/ SUMMARY:Tu B'Shevat Seder DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a Tu B'Shevat Seder in the Activity Center. This intergenerational event is fun for the whole family\, including songs led by Cantor Goldberg\, activities\, crafts\, and more!\nThis event is f ree but please consider making a donation to the Jewish National Fund: my. jnf.org/gaza-emergency/Donate.\nRSVP to wjcgreencommittee@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /12/WJC-TuBShevatSeder.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2028@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240130T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240130T101500 DTSTAMP:20240115T152546Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/babies-bagels-2024-01-30/ SUMMARY:Babies & Bagels DESCRIPTION:Free and open to families with babies newborn to 12 months old. \nJoin us in a warm and loving environment for group play\, exploration\, and music for babies.\nParent must attend with the child. Parents join us for coffee and conversation. Make new friends!\n\nSign up now: https://wjc enter.shulcloud.com/form/ECC-Babies-and-Bagels.html ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /02/WJC-ECC-BabyBagels.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1957@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240201T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240201T093000 DTSTAMP:20231030T025145Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shabbat-shajam-with-tkiya-8/ SUMMARY:Shabbat ShaJam with Tkiya DESCRIPTION:Join friends at WJC for a music and movement Shabbat experience . Open to children birth through pre-school age along with their grown up. No RSVP required. No charge for this program. All are welcome! Questions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /09/WJC-ShaJam.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2010@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240202T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240204T000000 DTSTAMP:20240120T222516Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/scholar-in-residence-weekend-antisemit ism-extremism-and-american-democracy-confronting-the-challenges-ahead/ SUMMARY:Scholar-in-Residence Weekend: Antisemitism\, Extremism\, and Americ an Democracy: Confronting the Challenges Ahead DESCRIPTION:Antisemitism\, Extremism\, and American Democracy: Confronting the Challenges Ahead\nWith Amy Spitalnick\, CEO\, Jewish Council for Publi c Affairs\nFebruary 2-4\, 2024\nA Weekend of Finding the Strength to Face our Future Together\n\nAll lectures and discussions are free for WJC membe rs\, ECC families\, and their guests. Topics are subject to change based o n current events. \;\n\nREGISTER NOW\nSchedule &\; Lectures\nFriday \, February 2\n6:00pm Rhythm &\; Ruach Service\n\n7:00pm \; Communi ty-Wide Shabbat Dinner ($36/person\; $78/family)\n\n8:00pm Lecture/Discuss ion: How Antisemitism Fuels and Animates Anti-Democratic Extremism\nAntise mitism does not only threaten the Jewish community – it jeopardizes the safety of countless other communities and our fundamental democratic norms and values. Amy Spitalnick will discuss the different ways antisemitism m anifests and how it is inextricably linked with the broader fight for our democracy.\nSaturday\, February 3\n9:15am Morning Services/Sermon: The Urg ency of Coalition Building\nAt a moment of rising antisemitism\, extremism \, and other forms of hate\, the role of the community relations field – and its work building bridges between diverse communities in pursuit of o ur shared safety – is critical. From the 1940s through the civil rights movement to today\, that recognition is at the core of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs. Join its new CEO for a conversation on the urgency of building coalitions in a post-October 7 world.\n\n1:00pm Kiddush Lunch &am p\; Discussion (no charge): The Charlottesville Case and Violent White Sup remacy\nIn 2017\, violent neo-Nazis attacked the community of Charlottesvi lle – previewing the cycle of extremism that followed. Amy Spitalnick le d the successful legal effort to hold these extremists to account\, spearh eading a civil lawsuit that resulted in a multi-million dollar verdict aga inst the leaders of the white supremacist movement in America. Join her fo r a conversation on this landmark lawsuit and the broader fight against ha te and extremism.\n\n7:15pm Ambassador’s Reception (Ambassador’s Circl e only): Jewish Leadership in 2024\nJoin Amy Spitalnick for an intimate co nversation on the Jewish communal landscape\, the challenges and opportuni ties for leadership at this key moment\, and her plans for JCPA as it ente rs this new chapter.\n\n8:00pm Lecture/Dessert Reception: Open to the Publ ic Antisemitism\, Democracy\, and the Fight for an Inclusive America\nAnti semitism isn’t simply a form of prejudice and bigotry targeting the Jewi sh community. It also serves as a dangerous conspiracy theory\, jeopardizi ng the safety of countless other communities and our democracy. Join us fo r a conversation on how antisemitism fuels and is fueled by broader extrem ism—and how we can fight back—at this critical moment for our communit y and inclusive\, multiracial democracy.\n\nSunday\, February 4\n10:00am B agel &\; Lox Brunch (no charge)\n\n10:15am Closing Lecture and Conversa tion: Social Media\, The News\, and Our Children\nThe last few years have made painfully clear the threats – and opportunities – posed by social media\, an evolving news environment\, and extremists who take advantage of both. Amy Spitalnick will guide us through the landscape\, how we can e mpower our children and our families to recognize disinformation and hate\ , and the policies and solutions necessary to keep us all safe.\n\nREGISTE R NOW\nPlease support the WJC Scholar-in-Residence Program\nThe Scholar-in -Residence Program is solely supported by donations. Your contribution is vital to Adult Education at WJC. Thank you for your generous support. Cont ribute Now\nFor additional information\, please call WJC at 914-698-2960 o r email: beth@wjcenter.org\nDonation Levels (Per Family)\nAmbassador’s C ircle: $540 Includes all events plus reception with Amy\; space limited\nB enefactor: $360 Includes all events except reception\nPatron: $180 Include s all events except reception &\; Shabbat dinner\nSponsor: $126\nDonor: $72\nAbout Amy Spitalnick\nAmy Spitalnick is the CEO of the Jewish Counci l for Public Affairs\, the national convener of Jewish coalitions working across communities to build a just and inclusive American democracy.\n\nSh e previously served as Executive Director of Integrity First for America\, which won its groundbreaking lawsuit against the neo-Nazis\, white suprem acists\, and hate groups responsible for the Charlottesville violence. Und er Amy’s leadership\, IFA became a powerful national voice in the fight against white supremacy\, antisemitism\, and extremism—and its Charlotte sville case has emerged as a model for accountability.\n\nAmy also serves as a Senior Advisor on Extremism to Human Rights First\, and on the Adviso ry Board of the Polarization and Extremism Research and Innovation Lab (PE RIL) at American University. She has extensive experience in government\, politics\, and advocacy\, including as Communications Director and Senior Policy Advisor to the New York Attorney General and spokesperson and advis or to the New York City Mayor.\n\nAmy has been named a Women in Power Fell ow at the 92nd Street Y\, a Truman National Security Project Fellow\, a Ci ty &\; State 40 Under 40 Rising Star\, and a NY Jewish Week 36 Under 36 Changemaker. She graduated from Tufts University.\n\n\n\nScholar-in-resid ence Committee (in formation)\nAdult Education Committee Co-chairs: Susan Abravanel\, Allan Abravanel\nLarry Thaler\, Rabbi Jeffrey Arnowitz\, Rabbi Cornelia Dalton\, Cantor Ethan Goldberg\, Rachel Aronow\, Fred Bennett\, Steven Koller\, \; Lauren Moskowitz Sholder\, Julia Steinmetz ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /12/WJC-SIR-2024-Post.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2039@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240203T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240203T110000 DTSTAMP:20240119T203516Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-162/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for o ur Torah for Tots service. We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendsh ip\, and enjoy learning about Shabbat.  This program is geared towards EC C age children through Kindergarten. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2043@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240203T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240203T110000 DTSTAMP:20240119T203948Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-161/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join us Shabbat morning for Youth Services at WJC.  Parents ar e invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the children join together for Youth Services. After our Tefillot\, we will have a dis cussion together on the Torah portion for this Shabbat followed by various activities. At the conclusion of services\, we will join the congregation . Make sure to check our weekly Shabbat newsletter for a personal message from our Youth Services leader. This program is geared towards children in 1st grade through 6th grade. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2055@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240205T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240205T194500 DTSTAMP:20240205T022857Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/the-structural-why/ SUMMARY:The Structural Why DESCRIPTION:Join the Spiritual Life Committee for a learning session with o ur clergy team where we will explore the structure of the Shabbat morning service:\n\n \;\n\n What is the order of the service?\n Why is it st ructured that way?\n Which portions are immovable\, which can be changed and why?\n How can we derive meaning from the structure of the service?\n \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83639077885?pwd=aHJ6YjlMVDk1akVVM09LUlVWSkNodz 09\n\nMeeting ID: 836 3907 7885\nPasscode: 124413 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /02/WJC-StructuralWhy.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2029@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240206T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240206T101500 DTSTAMP:20240115T152546Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/babies-bagels-2024-02-06/ SUMMARY:Babies & Bagels DESCRIPTION:Free and open to families with babies newborn to 12 months old. \nJoin us in a warm and loving environment for group play\, exploration\, and music for babies.\nParent must attend with the child. Parents join us for coffee and conversation. Make new friends!\n\nSign up now: https://wjc enter.shulcloud.com/form/ECC-Babies-and-Bagels.html ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /02/WJC-ECC-BabyBagels.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2047@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T193000 DTSTAMP:20240119T205220Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/beyond-the-bimah-building-bridges-with -reverend-dr-antipas-harris/ SUMMARY:Beyond the Bimah: Building Bridges with Reverend Dr. Antipas Harris DESCRIPTION:Reverend Dr. Antipas Harris\, a cherished friend and interfaith partner of Rabbi Arnowitz\, will join WJC for a compelling dialogue encom passing the realms of race\, faith\, and his dedicated efforts in fosterin g connections between diverse communities. Together\, we will delve into t he impactful initiatives spearheaded by Rabbi Arnowitz and Reverend Antipa s in Norfolk and shed light on the dynamic landscape of Jewish-black relat ions. The conversation will extend to the broader spectrum of interfaith c ommunity work\, offering valuable insights into the current landscape and charting a course for our collective journey forward. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /01/WJC-BeyondBimah-Reverend-Dr.-Antipas-Harris.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2037@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240209T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240209T173000 DTSTAMP:20240226T001506Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/preschool-family-shabbat-service/ SUMMARY:Preschool Family Shabbat Service DESCRIPTION:5:30 – 6:00pm: Preschool Family Shabbat Service\nThese servic es are specially designed for families with young children\, creating a wa rm and welcoming space where little ones can connect with their heritage i n a fun and engaging way. If you're looking for a way to introduce your pr eschooler to the beauty and joy of Shabbat\, step into the welcoming embra ce of a Family Shabbat Service. You might just discover a new favorite fam ily tradition in the making!\n6:00 – 7:00pm:Young Families Shabbat Dinne r\nThe entire WJC community is invited to join us for a Shabbat dinner. $1 8 per adult\, $10 per child\, $60 per family (max)\nRSVP: https://wjcenter .shulcloud.com/form/Rhythm-Ruach-February-2-2024 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /11/WJC-ECCShabbat.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2038@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240209T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240209T180000 DTSTAMP:20240205T151740Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/community-shabbat-dinner-8/ SUMMARY:Young Families Shabbat Dinner DESCRIPTION:5:30 – 6:00pm: Preschool Family Shabbat Service\nThese servic es are specially designed for families with young children\, creating a wa rm and welcoming space where little ones can connect with their heritage i n a fun and engaging way. If you're looking for a way to introduce your pr eschooler to the beauty and joy of Shabbat\, step into the welcoming embra ce of a Family Shabbat Service. You might just discover a new favorite fam ily tradition in the making!\n6:00 – 7:00pm: Young Families Shabbat Dinn er\nThe entire WJC community is invited to join us for a Shabbat dinner. $ 18 per adult\, $10 per child\, $60 per family (max)\nRSVP: https://wjcente r.shulcloud.com/form/Rhythm-Ruach-February-2-2024 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /01/WJC-YoungFamiliesShabbatDinner.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2046@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T101500 DTSTAMP:20240119T204216Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/the-shabbat-family-service/ SUMMARY:The Shabbat Family Service DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbi Dalton and Cantor Goldberg for a joyful\, musical\, participatory\, and educational service for elementary aged children and t heir grownups.  Make sure to check our weekly Shabbat newsletter for more details about the service.\nThis service is in lieu of youth services for Shabbat\, February 10. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /10/WJC-ShabbatFamilyService.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2040@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T110000 DTSTAMP:20240119T203612Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-163/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Shabbat is here! We are so glad Shabbat is here! Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for our Torah for Tots service . We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendship and enjoy learning abo ut Shabbat.  This program is geared towards ECC age children through Kind ergarten. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1992@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T203000 DTSTAMP:20231220T202927Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/k-6th-grade-movie-night-2/ SUMMARY:K - 6th grade Movie Night DESCRIPTION:WJC kids in Kindergarten through 6th grade are invited to join together on Saturday\, February 10\, from 6:30 – 8:30pm for dinner and a movie. There will be a pasta dinner followed by a choice of age appropria te movies in the WJC Activity Center and Library. This program is a drop o ff program and is open to all children in the WJC community.\n$25 per chil d\n\nRSVP NOW: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/movie-night-Feb10.html ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /11/WJC-MovieNight.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2031@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240211T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240211T090000 DTSTAMP:20240119T032241Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/world-wide-wrap-2/ SUMMARY:World Wide Wrap DESCRIPTION:Join us Sunday\, February 11  for the World Wide Wrap\n\n9:00a m-10:00am: Morning service in the sanctuary with extra tefillin to wear a nd folks available to help instruct. All students and parents are encourag ed to have an experience with this unique Jewish ritual!\n\n10:00am-11:00a m: Join us for a magnificent brunch and presentations and reflections by members of the WJC community who traveled on the Solidarity Mission to Isr ael in January. They will share stories of heroism\, inspiration and comf ort.\n\nPlease RSVP to Sarah@wjcenter.org. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /01/WJC-WorldWideWrap2023.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1759@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240211T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240211T110000 DTSTAMP:20231222T023315Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/pj-library-story-time-and-sing-along-1 9/ SUMMARY:PJ Library Story Time and Sing Along DESCRIPTION:Please join us at WJC for our PJ Library Story Time and Sing-Al ong. All children and their grownups are welcome to join us for stories\, music\, and movement (ideal for pre-schoolers and younger)!\n\nFor more in formation and to RSVP please contact Aleza Kulp at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /01/WJC-PJStoryTime.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2050@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240211T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240211T120000 DTSTAMP:20240119T210641Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-teens-chopped/ SUMMARY:WJC Teens Chopped DESCRIPTION:Join WJC Teens in the Youth Lounge and Kitchen for a chopped co oking competition! Will you be able to use the mystery ingredients to make a delicious meal? Only the best chef will win. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /12/WJC-TeensChopped.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2053@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240211T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240211T133000 DTSTAMP:20240211T174548Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/bridge-over-troubled/ SUMMARY:Bridge Over Troubled Water DESCRIPTION:Join Zoom Meeting\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/89520566952\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /01/unnamed.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2030@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240213T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240213T101500 DTSTAMP:20240115T152546Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/babies-bagels-2024-02-13/ SUMMARY:Babies & Bagels DESCRIPTION:Free and open to families with babies newborn to 12 months old. \nJoin us in a warm and loving environment for group play\, exploration\, and music for babies.\nParent must attend with the child. Parents join us for coffee and conversation. Make new friends!\n\nSign up now: https://wjc enter.shulcloud.com/form/ECC-Babies-and-Bagels.html ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /02/WJC-ECC-BabyBagels.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2041@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T110000 DTSTAMP:20240119T203650Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-164/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Bim\, Bim! Shabbat Shalom!! Come join friends and family as we dance with the Torah and sing Shabbat songs! Little ones along with their grown up are invited to join together and enjoy learning about Shabbat. Fo llowing our service\, we encourage everyone to join us for a Kiddush lunch with the congregation. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2044@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T110000 DTSTAMP:20240119T204030Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-162/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC.  Together we will learn and discuss this week’s Torah portion followed by Tefillot for Sh abbat. sure to check our weekly Shabbat newsletter for a personal message from our Youth Services leader. This program is geared towards children in 1st grade through 6th grade. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1893@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T110000 DTSTAMP:20230908T022002Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/cooking-for-hope-29/ SUMMARY:Cooking for Hope DESCRIPTION:Please help by preparing meals to help feed 120 individuals who eat at HOPE Soup Kitchen in New Rochelle. The request is for lasagna made with meat or plant based meat\, veggies and dessert. Any or all is greatl y appreciated.\nDrop off is at 35 Forest Park Avenue in Larchmont on Thurs day\, February 22\, between 9:00-11:00am. If you are not available during that time\, please call 914-400-8577 or 914-980-8853. RSVP: sklevy8@gmail. com\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /12/WJC-CookingforHope.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2034@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240223T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240223T183000 DTSTAMP:20240206T013229Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/community-shabbat-dinner-7/ SUMMARY:Community Shabbat Dinner DESCRIPTION:\n6:30 – 7:30pm: Community Shabbat Dinner\n\n\nThe entire WJC community is invited to join us for a Shabbat dinner. $18 per adult\, $10 per child\, $60 per family (max)\nRSVP Now: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.co m/form/Rhythm-Ruach-February-23-2024\n\n\n\n7:30 – 8:30pm: Rhythm and Ru ach\n\n\nMake WJC your home on Friday night. Join us for an hour-long serv ice to welcome Shabbat\, reflect on the week\, and connect with God and wi th each other. Learn new melodies and sing your old favorites\, accompanie d by our volunteer music ensemble.\n\n\n8:30 – 9:30pm: Author Liel Leibo vitz discusses "How the Talmud Can Change Your Life"\nFor numerous centuri es\, the Talmud—an extraordinary work of Jewish ethics\, law\, and tradi tion—has compelled readers to grapple with how to live a good life. Full of folk legends\, bawdy tales\, and rabbinical repartee\, it is inspiring \, demanding\, confounding\, and thousands of pages long.\n\nAs Liel Leibo vitz enthusiastically explores the Talmud\, what has sometimes been misund erstood as a dusty and arcane volume becomes humanity’s first self-help book. How the Talmud Can Change Your Life contains sage advice on an unpar alleled scope of topics\, which includes communicating with your partner\, dealing with grief\, and being a friend.\n\nLeibovitz guides readers thro ugh the sprawling text with all its humor\, rich insights\, compulsively r eadable stories\, and multilayered conversations. Contemporary discussions framed by Talmudic philosophy and psychology draw on subjects ranging fro m Weight Watchers and the Dewey decimal system to the lives of Billie Holi day and C. S. Lewis. Chapters focus on fundamental human experiences—the mindbody problem\, the power of community\, the challenges of love—to i lluminate how the Talmud speaks to our daily existence. As Leibovitz\nexpl ores some of life’s greatest questions\, he also delivers a concise hist ory of the Talmud itself\, explaining the process of its lengthy compilati on and organization.\n\nWith infectious passion and candor\, Leibovitz bri lliantly displays how the Talmud’s wisdom reverberates for the modern ag e and how it can\, indeed\, change your life. Liel Leibovitz is host of Ta blet’s daily Talmud podcast Take One and cohost of the Unorthodox podcas t. Author of A Broken Hallelujah and Stan Lee and coauthor of The Newish J ewish Encyclopedia\, he lives in New York City.\n\nIn addition\, we will b e selling books using our Shabbat system. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/WJC-CommunityShabbatDinner.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2035@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240223T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240223T193000 DTSTAMP:20240206T013944Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rhythm-and-ruach/ SUMMARY:Rhythm and Ruach DESCRIPTION:\n6:30 – 7:30pm: Community Shabbat Dinner\n\n\nThe entire WJC community is invited to join us for a Shabbat dinner. $18 per adult\, $10 per child\, $60 per family (max)\nRSVP Now: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.co m/form/Rhythm-Ruach-February-23-2024\n\n\n\n7:30 – 8:30pm: Rhythm and Ru ach\n\n\nMake WJC your home on Friday night. Join us for an hour-long serv ice to welcome Shabbat\, reflect on the week\, and connect with God and wi th each other. Learn new melodies and sing your old favorites\, accompanie d by our volunteer music ensemble.\n\n\n8:30 – 9:30pm: Author Liel Leibo vitz discusses "How the Talmud Can Change Your Life"\nFor numerous centuri es\, the Talmud—an extraordinary work of Jewish ethics\, law\, and tradi tion—has compelled readers to grapple with how to live a good life. Full of folk legends\, bawdy tales\, and rabbinical repartee\, it is inspiring \, demanding\, confounding\, and thousands of pages long.\n\nAs Liel Leibo vitz enthusiastically explores the Talmud\, what has sometimes been misund erstood as a dusty and arcane volume becomes humanity’s first self-help book. How the Talmud Can Change Your Life contains sage advice on an unpar alleled scope of topics\, which includes communicating with your partner\, dealing with grief\, and being a friend.\n\nLeibovitz guides readers thro ugh the sprawling text with all its humor\, rich insights\, compulsively r eadable stories\, and multilayered conversations. Contemporary discussions framed by Talmudic philosophy and psychology draw on subjects ranging fro m Weight Watchers and the Dewey decimal system to the lives of Billie Holi day and C. S. Lewis. Chapters focus on fundamental human experiences—the mindbody problem\, the power of community\, the challenges of love—to i lluminate how the Talmud speaks to our daily existence. As Leibovitz\nexpl ores some of life’s greatest questions\, he also delivers a concise hist ory of the Talmud itself\, explaining the process of its lengthy compilati on and organization.\n\nWith infectious passion and candor\, Leibovitz bri lliantly displays how the Talmud’s wisdom reverberates for the modern ag e and how it can\, indeed\, change your life. Liel Leibovitz is host of Ta blet’s daily Talmud podcast Take One and cohost of the Unorthodox podcas t. Author of A Broken Hallelujah and Stan Lee and coauthor of The Newish J ewish Encyclopedia\, he lives in New York City.\n\nIn addition\, we will b e selling books using our Shabbat system. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /08/WJC-RhythmRuach2018.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2036@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240223T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240223T203000 DTSTAMP:20240206T013201Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/author-liel-leibowitz-discusses-how-th e-talmud-can-change-your-life/ SUMMARY:Author Liel Leibovitz discusses "How the Talmud Can Change Your Lif e" DESCRIPTION:\n6:30 – 7:30pm: Community Shabbat Dinner\n\n\nThe entire WJC community is invited to join us for a Shabbat dinner. $18 per adult\, $10 per child\, $60 per family (max)\nRSVP Now: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.co m/form/Rhythm-Ruach-February-23-2024\n\n\n\n7:30 – 8:30pm: Rhythm and Ru ach\n\n\nMake WJC your home on Friday night. Join us for an hour-long serv ice to welcome Shabbat\, reflect on the week\, and connect with God and wi th each other. Learn new melodies and sing your old favorites\, accompanie d by our volunteer music ensemble.\n\n\n8:30 – 9:30pm: Author Liel Leibo vitz discusses "How the Talmud Can Change Your Life"\nFor numerous centuri es\, the Talmud—an extraordinary work of Jewish ethics\, law\, and tradi tion—has compelled readers to grapple with how to live a good life. Full of folk legends\, bawdy tales\, and rabbinical repartee\, it is inspiring \, demanding\, confounding\, and thousands of pages long.\n\nAs Liel Leibo vitz enthusiastically explores the Talmud\, what has sometimes been misund erstood as a dusty and arcane volume becomes humanity’s first self-help book. How the Talmud Can Change Your Life contains sage advice on an unpar alleled scope of topics\, which includes communicating with your partner\, dealing with grief\, and being a friend.\n\nLeibovitz guides readers thro ugh the sprawling text with all its humor\, rich insights\, compulsively r eadable stories\, and multilayered conversations. Contemporary discussions framed by Talmudic philosophy and psychology draw on subjects ranging fro m Weight Watchers and the Dewey decimal system to the lives of Billie Holi day and C. S. Lewis. Chapters focus on fundamental human experiences—the mindbody problem\, the power of community\, the challenges of love—to i lluminate how the Talmud speaks to our daily existence. As Leibovitz\nexpl ores some of life’s greatest questions\, he also delivers a concise hist ory of the Talmud itself\, explaining the process of its lengthy compilati on and organization.\n\nWith infectious passion and candor\, Leibovitz bri lliantly displays how the Talmud’s wisdom reverberates for the modern ag e and how it can\, indeed\, change your life. Liel Leibovitz is host of Ta blet’s daily Talmud podcast Take One and cohost of the Unorthodox podcas t. Author of A Broken Hallelujah and Stan Lee and coauthor of The Newish J ewish Encyclopedia\, he lives in New York City.\n\nIn addition\, we will b e selling books using our Shabbat system. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /01/leibovitzliel_cjackwangtheepochtimes_web_620.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2042@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T110000 DTSTAMP:20240119T203708Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-165/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:What do you like about Shabbat? Is it the challah\, the candles ticks or the grape juice? Come share what your family loves about Shabbat! Children along with their grown up are invited to join together as we sin g songs\, dance with the Torah\, clap hands and enjoy learning about Shabb at. Following our service\, we encourage everyone to join us for a Kiddush lunch with the congregation. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2045@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T110000 DTSTAMP:20240119T204113Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-163/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC.  Following our se rvice together\, we participate in various Shabbat activities and have a d iscussion on this week’s Torah portion. Make sure to check our weekly Sh abbat newsletter for a personal message from our Youth Services leader. Th is program is geared towards children in 1st grade through 6th grade. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2048@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T190000 DTSTAMP:20240119T205622Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/havdalah-dance-party-8/ SUMMARY:Havdalah Dance Party DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate Havdalah with live music\, song\, and Israeli da nce in the Activity Center\, led by world-renowned teacher and choreograph er Shmulik Gov-Ari.\nThe evening will start off with easy beginner dancers \, followed by Havdalah with live music\, continuing with Israeli Dancing to 10:00 pm. Light refreshments included in the $20 fee (children and teen s are free of charge).\nRSVP NOW\nQuestions? Linda Alpert\, Chair of Israe l Committee\nlalpertesq@gmail.com or (914) 584-6738 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /12/WJC-HavdalahDanceParty.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2051@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240225T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240225T150000 DTSTAMP:20240223T141043Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/akeem-browders-story/ SUMMARY:Akeem Browder's Story: How much does a backpack really cost? DESCRIPTION:Akeem Browder’s Story - How much does a backpack really cost? \nTemple Israel Center Sunday\, February 25\, 2023 at 3:00 - 5:00 PM\nPlea se join Racial Justice Committees from area synagogues and meet Akeem Brow der\, brother turned advocate to help reform our criminal justice system.\ nAkeem Browder\, president of the Kalief Browder Foundation\, will share t he story of his youngest brother\, Kalief Browder (1993-2015)-- a victim o f wrongful imprisonment and carceral violence. At age 16\, Kalief was take n from his mother\, family and community\, and was condemned to three year s on Rikers Island\, often in solitary confinement. It was alleged by auth orities that he stole a backpack. After three years\, he was released with out ever being charged with a crime. The impact of this accusation was dev astating\; as his life was slowly tortured and ultimately stolen.\nThrough sharing his family’s firsthand experience\, Akeem will help us examine the inequities in our justice system\, understand how incarceration dispro portionately impacts Black and Brown communities\, and facilitate what we can do about it\, as individuals and as a community.\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /01/Akeem-Browder.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2065@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240227T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240227T091500 DTSTAMP:20240217T164109Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/babies-bagels-2-2024-02-27/ SUMMARY:Babies & Bagels DESCRIPTION:Join us in a warm and loving environment for group play\, explo ration\, and music for babies. Free and open to families with babies newbo rn to 12 months old.\nPlease RSVP in advance: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.c om/form/ECC-Babies-and-Bagels.html ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /02/WJC-ECC-BabyBagels.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2071@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240303T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240303T101500 DTSTAMP:20240226T005231Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know/ SUMMARY:Everything You Ever Wanted to Know DESCRIPTION:WJC is delighted to continue its popular "Everything You Ever W anted to Know" Adult Education series. Engage in our insightful sessions o n selected Sundays at 10:15 am in the Hendel Library after Religious Schoo l drop-off. All are welcome to kick start Sundays with stimulating convers ations and invigorating coffee.\n\nDecoding the Matriarchs\n\nMarch 3 - Sa rah: Beyond Wife and Mother\n\nWhile often identified in relation to her h usband and son\, there is a rich depth to Sarah's individual character tha t invites exploration. Join us in uncovering the layers of Sarah’s ident ity beyond the familial context.\n\nMARCH 10 – Rebecca: A Journey into R esilient Faith and Strategic Wisdom \n\nRebecca is known as the wife of I ssac and mother of Jacob and Esau. Her story highlights her as a woman of faith\, wisdom\, and agency. Join us as we explore how her decisive action s and tactical thinking helped  shape the destiny of the Abrahamic lineag e.\n\n \;\n\nMARCH 17- Sisters of Genesis: Navigating Love\, Rivalry\, and Legacy with Rachel and Leah\n\nRachel and Leah had a complex sisterly relationship. Despite the challenges and rivalry\, both women played cruc ial roles in the formation of the twelve tribes of Israel. Delve into the nuanced stories of these sisters\, as we explore profound themes of love a nd competition that have resonated through the ages.\n\n \;\n\nAn Intr oduction to the Landscape of Judaism Today\n\nApril 14 – Deciphering the Distinctive Sects of Modern Judaism\n\nFrom Orthodox to Conservative\, Re form to Reconstructionist\, each sect encompasses its own set of beliefs\, practices\, and interpretations of Jewish tradition. Our exploration will illuminate the varied perspectives\, enriching our understanding of moder n Judaism. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /09/WJC-EverythingYouWantedtoKnow.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1760@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240303T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240303T110000 DTSTAMP:20230710T011734Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/pj-library-story-time-and-sing-along-2 0/ SUMMARY:PJ Library Story Time and Sing Along DESCRIPTION:Please join us at WJC for our PJ Library Story Time and Sing-Al ong. All children and their grownups are welcome to join us for stories\, music\, and movement (ideal for pre-schoolers and younger)!\n\nFor more in formation and to RSVP please contact Aleza Kulp at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /01/WJC-PJStoryTime.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2061@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240303T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240303T120000 DTSTAMP:20240217T151822Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/community-day-2024/ SUMMARY:Community Day 2024 DESCRIPTION:Make a difference and have fun at Community Day!\nJoin us as we support local organizations like HOPE Community Services\, Grassroots Gro cery\, and Room to Grow. Lend a hand by making pasta meals\, sandwiches\, soup in jars\, crafts\, or no-sew blankets. Activities will be held in the Activity Center and Dairy Kitchen.\n\nThis family-friendly event is perfe ct for all ages! We also need volunteers for driving\, delivering\, and cr eating spice packs. Any help is greatly appreciated!\n\nTogether\, let's h elp our neighbors in need. Admission is free\, but we kindly ask you to br ing non-perishable food items like cereal\, canned beans\, vegetables\, an d pasta to donate to the HOPE Food Pantry.\n\nRSVP: sarahrosenwasser@gmail .com\n\nQuestions: sklevy8@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /02/WJC-CommunityDay2024.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2070@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240303T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240303T190000 DTSTAMP:20240220T144305Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/renewal-9/ SUMMARY:Renewal DESCRIPTION:Come let your spirit soar through our one hour of inspiring mus ic led by Randy\, Seth and Sara. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /08/WJC-RenewalService-REV2.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2066@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240305T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240305T091500 DTSTAMP:20240217T164109Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/babies-bagels-2-2024-03-05/ SUMMARY:Babies & Bagels DESCRIPTION:Join us in a warm and loving environment for group play\, explo ration\, and music for babies. Free and open to families with babies newbo rn to 12 months old.\nPlease RSVP in advance: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.c om/form/ECC-Babies-and-Bagels.html ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /02/WJC-ECC-BabyBagels.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2079@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240305T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240305T193000 DTSTAMP:20240229T164518Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/introduction-discussion-with-founders- of-project-24/ SUMMARY:Introduction & Discussion with Founders of Project 24 DESCRIPTION:\nWJC is proud to welcome Project 24 founders Daniel Gradus and Ron 'Bubu' Assaf on Tuesday\, March 5th. We'll start with refreshments at 7:30 and Daniel and Bubu will begin their presentation at 7:45.\nThe miss ion of Project 24 is to foster tangible and mutually beneficial connection s between those impacted on and since the October 7th attacks and Jews and communities outside of Israel. While funds are certainly necessary for it s operations\, that is not the driving ethos of Project 24. Its aim is to foster “mutual healing projects that utilize skills\, connections and kn ow how\, rather than donations.”\n\nCome prepared to laugh\, cry and con nect and learn how you too can participate and “get while you give."\n\n RSVP NOW: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/project24.html ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /02/WJC-Project24.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2056@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T193000 DTSTAMP:20240220T184041Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/beyond-the-bimah-heschels-passover-eve / SUMMARY:Beyond the Bimah: "Heschel's Passover Eve" DESCRIPTION:"Heschel's Passover Eve"\nAfter a successful Israeli tour by th e World Zionist Organization\, this 45-minute play comes to the United Sta tes (and to WJC) to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Rabbi Abraham Josh ua Heschel’s passing. The solo performance (now in English) explores the life of Heschel – from his formative years and recollections of the Hol ocaust to his profound association with Dr. Martin Luther King. "Heschel's Passover Eve" serves as a compelling call to action for civil discourse a nd human rights. Following the live performance\, Rabbi Arnowitz will lead a talkback session with the director and performer.\nWe will begin follow ing minyan. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /02/Clean-Poster-V.2-1.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1958@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T093000 DTSTAMP:20231030T025238Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shabbat-shajam-with-tkiya-9/ SUMMARY:Shabbat ShaJam with Tkiya DESCRIPTION:Join friends at WJC for a music and movement Shabbat experience . Open to children birth through pre-school age along with their grown up. No RSVP required. No charge for this program. All are welcome! Questions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /09/WJC-ShaJam.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2080@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T200000 DTSTAMP:20240228T155440Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/heart-to-heart-a-conversation-with-isr aeli-teens/ SUMMARY:Heart to Heart: A Conversation with Israeli Teens DESCRIPTION:6:00–6:30 PM: Kosher pizza\n6:30–7:30 PM: Panel discussion and Q&\;A\n7:30 PM: Refreshments\nTeens of all backgrounds and their pa rents are invited to join us for a free evening of dinner\, dialogue\, and discovery with a courageous group of Israeli teen swimmers that\, with th e help of Project 24\, an Israel-based nonprofit dedicated to empowering t hose affected by the war in Israel\, is connecting with communities along the East Coast to share their personal stories about the October 7 attacks .\n\nThis event is free\, but RSVP is requested. Learn more and register a t: jccmw.org/heart-to-heart\n\nJCC Mid-Westchester: 999 Wilmot Road\, Scar sdale\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /02/Screenshot-2024-02-27-at-10.24.35-PM.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2073@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240308T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240308T173000 DTSTAMP:20240305T233406Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/preschool-community-shabbat-service/ SUMMARY:Preschool Community Shabbat Service DESCRIPTION:\n\n5:30pm-6:00pm Preschool Community Shabbat Service\nThese se rvices are specially designed for families with young children\, creating a warm and welcoming space where little ones can connect with their herita ge in a fun and engaging way. If you're looking for a way to introduce you r preschooler to the beauty and joy of Shabbat\, step into the welcoming e mbrace of a Family Shabbat Service. You might just discover a new favorite family tradition in the making!\n\n6:00pm-7:00pm Community "All Other Nig hts" Shabbat Dinner\nThe entire WJC community is invited to join us for a Shabbat dinner. We will do all the things the Four Questions say we do on "all other nights": eat chametz and matza and all kinds of vegetables\, si t up or recline\, and we won't dip\, not even once. $18 per adult\, $10 pe r child\, $60 per family (max)\nRSVP: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/ Rhythm-Ruach-March-8-2024\n\n7:00pm: Join us for our Rhythm &\; Ruach S ervice in the Chapel.\nMake WJC your home on Friday night. Join us for an hour-long service to welcome Shabbat\, reflect on the week\, and connect w ith God and with each other. Learn new melodies and sing your old favorite s\, accompanied by our volunteer music ensemble.\n\n8:00pm: Our Moth Shabb at follows the service in the Activity Center.\nJoin us for our annual Mot h Shabbat as we listen to WJC community members share their personal stori es. This year's theme: "Being Jewish in [fill in the blank\; life\, busine ss\, etc]."\n\nOur Moth Shabbat draws inspiration from The Moth Radio Hour \, a popular podcast featuring captivating true stories. These real-life s tories on various themes\, are often humorous\, poignant\, and thought-pro voking. The Moth has gained popularity for its ability to connect people t hrough shared experiences and foster empathy and understanding. Interested in learning more or would you like to contribute? Contact pammizrachi@gma il.com.\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /11/WJC-ECCShabbat.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2074@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240308T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240308T180000 DTSTAMP:20240305T233402Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/community-shabbat-dinner-9/ SUMMARY:Community Shabbat Dinner DESCRIPTION:\n\n5:30pm-6:00pm Preschool Community Shabbat Service\nThese se rvices are specially designed for families with young children\, creating a warm and welcoming space where little ones can connect with their herita ge in a fun and engaging way. If you're looking for a way to introduce you r preschooler to the beauty and joy of Shabbat\, step into the welcoming e mbrace of a Family Shabbat Service. You might just discover a new favorite family tradition in the making!\n\n6:00pm-7:00pm Community "All Other Nig hts" Shabbat Dinner\nThe entire WJC community is invited to join us for a Shabbat dinner. We will do all the things the Four Questions say we do on "all other nights": eat chametz and matza and all kinds of vegetables\, si t up or recline\, and we won't dip\, not even once. $18 per adult\, $10 pe r child\, $60 per family (max)\nRSVP: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/ Rhythm-Ruach-March-8-2024\n\n7:00pm: Join us for our Rhythm &\; Ruach S ervice in the Chapel.\nMake WJC your home on Friday night. Join us for an hour-long service to welcome Shabbat\, reflect on the week\, and connect w ith God and with each other. Learn new melodies and sing your old favorite s\, accompanied by our volunteer music ensemble.\n\n8:00pm: Our Moth Shabb at follows the service in the Activity Center.\nJoin us for our annual Mot h Shabbat as we listen to WJC community members share their personal stori es. This year's theme: "Being Jewish in [fill in the blank\; life\, busine ss\, etc]."\n\nOur Moth Shabbat draws inspiration from The Moth Radio Hour \, a popular podcast featuring captivating true stories. These real-life s tories on various themes\, are often humorous\, poignant\, and thought-pro voking. The Moth has gained popularity for its ability to connect people t hrough shared experiences and foster empathy and understanding. Interested in learning more or would you like to contribute? Contact pammizrachi@gma il.com.\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/WJC-CommunityShabbatDinner.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2060@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240308T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240308T210000 DTSTAMP:20240305T233357Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rhythm-ruach-the-moth-shabbat-3/ SUMMARY:Rhythm & Ruach: The Moth Shabbat DESCRIPTION:\n\n5:30pm-6:00pm ECC Community Shabbat Service\nThese services are specially designed for families with young children\, creating a warm and welcoming space where little ones can connect with their heritage in a fun and engaging way. If you're looking for a way to introduce your pres chooler to the beauty and joy of Shabbat\, step into the welcoming embrace of a Family Shabbat Service. You might just discover a new favorite famil y tradition in the making!\n\n6:00pm-7:00pm Community "All Other Nights" S habbat Dinner\nThe entire WJC community is invited to join us for a Shabba t dinner. We will do all the things the Four Questions say we do on "all o ther nights": eat chametz and matza and all kinds of vegetables\, sit up o r recline\, and we won't dip\, not even once. $18 per adult\, $10 per chil d\, $60 per family (max)\nRSVP: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/Rhythm -Ruach-March-8-2024\n\n7:00pm: Join us for our Rhythm &\; Ruach Service in the Chapel.\nMake WJC your home on Friday night. Join us for an hour-l ong service to welcome Shabbat\, reflect on the week\, and connect with Go d and with each other. Learn new melodies and sing your old favorites\, ac companied by our volunteer music ensemble.\n\n8:00pm: Our Moth Shabbat fol lows the service in the Activity Center.\nJoin us for our annual Moth Shab bat as we listen to WJC community members share their personal stories. Th is year's theme: "Being Jewish in [fill in the blank\; life\, business\, e tc]."\n\nOur Moth Shabbat draws inspiration from The Moth Radio Hour\, a p opular podcast featuring captivating true stories. These real-life stories on various themes\, are often humorous\, poignant\, and thought-provoking . The Moth has gained popularity for its ability to connect people through shared experiences and foster empathy and understanding. Interested in le arning more or would you like to contribute? Contact pammizrachi@gmail.com .\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /01/WJC-Rhythm-TheMoth.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2072@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T173000 DTSTAMP:20240228T032412Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/teen-torah-hanukkah-in-march/ SUMMARY:Teen Torah: Hanukkah in March DESCRIPTION:Why are we celebrating Hanukkah in March? Come on Saturday\, Ma rch 9\, to the Chapel to find out! Join WJC Teens and Rabbi Shoyer for par ticipatory Torah leaning\, Havdalah service\, and an assortment of your fa vorite fried Hanukkah foods. Hanukkah snacks provided.\n\nPlease RSVP to R abbi Shoyer at clshoyer@jtsa.edu ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /02/WJC-TeenHanukkahMarch.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2054@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240310T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240310T100000 DTSTAMP:20240120T202253Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/just-mercy-book-club/ SUMMARY:"Just Mercy" Book Club DESCRIPTION:Uncover the powerful story of Bryan Stevenson’s Just Mercy al ongside fellow bookworms on March 10. Led by the insightful Joan Grangenoi s-Thomas\, this discussion promises to be an illuminating exploration of j ustice\, race\, and the fight for redemption. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /01/91eRIvymqRL._SL1500_.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2076@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240310T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240310T101500 DTSTAMP:20240226T003731Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-2/ SUMMARY:Everything You Ever Wanted to Know DESCRIPTION:WJC is delighted to continue its popular "Everything You Ever W anted to Know" Adult Education series. Engage in our insightful sessions o n selected Sundays at 10:15 am in the Hendel Library after Religious Schoo l dropoff. All are welcome to kickstart Sundays with stimulating conversat ions and invigorating coffee.\nDecoding the Matriarchs\nMARCH 10 - Rebecca : A Journey into Resilient Faith and Strategic Wisdom \n\nRebecca is know n as the wife of Issac and mother of Jacob and Esau. Her story highlights her as a woman of faith\, wisdom\, and agency. Join us as we explore how h er decisive actions and tactical thinking helped  shape the destiny of th e Abrahamic lineage.\n\n \;\n\nMARCH 17- Sisters of Genesis: Navigatin g Love\, Rivalry\, and Legacy with Rachel and Leah\n\nRachel and Leah had a complex sisterly relationship. Despite the challenges and rivalry\, both women played crucial roles in the formation of the twelve tribes of Israe l. Delve into the nuanced stories of these sisters\, as we explore profoun d themes of love and competition that have resonated through the ages.\n\n  \;\n\nAn Introduction to the Landscape of Judaism Today\n\nApril 14 - Deciphering the Distinctive Sects of Modern Judaism\n\nFrom Orthodox to C onservative\, Reform to Reconstructionist\, each sect encompasses its own set of beliefs\, practices\, and interpretations of Jewish tradition. Our exploration will illuminate the varied perspectives\, enriching our unders tanding of modern Judaism. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /09/WJC-EverythingYouWantedtoKnow.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2024@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240310T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240310T120000 DTSTAMP:20240115T150240Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/diy-slime-program-for-k-2nd-grade/ SUMMARY:DIY Slime Program for K-2nd grade DESCRIPTION:WJC Activity Center\n\nOn Sunday\, March 10th\, we invite our c hildren in Kindergarten – 2nd grade for a fun Spring youth event! We wil l begin with a pasta lunch at 12:00pm followed by a fun slime-making works hop with the experts from D.I.Y. Slime! Kids in 1st and 2nd grade will mak e Basic Slime (glue-based).\n\nAt the same time our Kindergarten children will make Butter Slime\, which is clay-based so it's less sticky for littl e hands. Space is limited\; preregistration\nis required. This program is from 12 – 1:15 pm and a drop off program for all WJC children in Kinderg arten – 2nd grade.\n\n$18 per child\n\nRSVP: https://wjcenter.shulcloud. com/form/DIY-Slime-March10.html ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /11/WJC-DIYSlime.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2057@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240310T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240310T121500 DTSTAMP:20240206T021145Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-teens-assemble-shalach-manot-bags- 2/ SUMMARY:WJC Teens: Assemble Shalach Manot Bags DESCRIPTION:Calling all WJC Teens! Purim is just around the corner\, and it 's time to spread some festive cheer with Mishloach Manot\, the delicious tradition of exchanging gift baskets. Join us in the Library for a fun-fil led afternoon of assembling these goodies.  Come help us make this year's Mishloach Manot exchange extra special – your creativity and helping ha nds are welcome! Don't miss out on this chance to bond\, have fun\, and co ntribute to a meaningful Purim celebration. See you there! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /02/WJCTeens-ShalachManotBags.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2091@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20240311 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20240413 DTSTAMP:20240310T161945Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/project-ezra-passover-funds-drive-2/ SUMMARY:Project Ezra Passover Funds Drive DESCRIPTION:Let all who are hungry come and eat.\nFrom March 11- April 12\, WJC will once again help the elderly\, often poor and frail elders of Pro ject Ezra on the Lower East Side\, at Passover. The elders will receive ch ecks that enable them to buy the Passover foods they need and want to cele brate Passover with dignity.\n\nYou can support the drive one of three way s:\n\n Send a check made out only to Project Ezra\, and bring or send it to WJC attn. SOJAC\n Send a check made out only to Project Ezra\, and be sure to note "WJC" in the memo line addressed to: Project Ezra\, 387 Grand Street-Ground Floor\, NY\, NY 10002\n Donate online! Go to www.projectez ra.org. Follow directions to donate\, noting WJC on your donation\n\nYour donation is a mitzvah\, into your lives by helping them to celebrate the m itzvot of Passover again this year. Help us reach our donation goal of $8\ ,000.\n\nQuestions? Contact Sharon Silver at sraplata@msn.com or 914-588-0 487 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /03/WJC-ProjectEzra-FUNDS.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2067@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T091500 DTSTAMP:20240217T164109Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/babies-bagels-2-2024-03-12/ SUMMARY:Babies & Bagels DESCRIPTION:Join us in a warm and loving environment for group play\, explo ration\, and music for babies. Free and open to families with babies newbo rn to 12 months old.\nPlease RSVP in advance: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.c om/form/ECC-Babies-and-Bagels.html ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /02/WJC-ECC-BabyBagels.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1913@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T113000 DTSTAMP:20230926T012235Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shabbat-yoga-27/ SUMMARY:Shabbat Yoga DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to reunite to deepen our understanding of Jewis h spirituality through the practice of yoga. Please welcome Danae Farkas a nd returning instructor\, Robin Wald\, as they lead us in inspiring infusi ons of Jewish wisdom\, yoga and movement\, meditation and relaxation.\nAll are welcome! Whether you are a beginner or an experienced yogi\, please j oin us. Please bring your own mat and water bottle. Blocks are optional.\n We greatly look forward to practicing yoga together again!\nMarch 16 led b y Robin Wald\nApril 5 led by Danae Farkas\nMay 4 led by Danae Farkas\nJune 8 led by Danae Farkas\n\nRobin Wald is a Professional Certified Coach and consulting astrologer through her business Cosmic Wisdom Coaching. She is also a certified yoga and meditation teacher and adult and teen Jewish ed ucator. Her meaningful Jewish yoga programs integrate wisdom from Torah\, Tanach\, Kabbalah\, Pirke Avot and Mussar with the embodied physical and c ontemplative practice.\n\nDanae Farkas is a certified yoga teacher and a p ractitioner of yoga for over 20 years. Her experience teaching yoga has sh ed light\, her spiritual life and her religious roots influence her practi ce and her philosophic ideology of her yoga practice. For Danae\, yoga is a unique opportunity to self-reflect while engaging in yogic poses that en hance and mirror an enlightened path in a journey towards becoming your be st\, most-elevated self. Her yoga experience includes Mussar yoga\, a prac tice that includes the principles of Mussar\, the in yogic study of self-i ntrospection. Her flow is dynamic\, vibrant\, thoughtful and accessible to yoga practitioners at all levels. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019 /09/WJC_ShabbatYoga.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2085@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T110000 DTSTAMP:20240310T160225Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-166/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:What do you like about Shabbat? Is it the challah\, the candles ticks or the grape juice? Come share what your family loves about Shabbat! Children along with their grown up are invited to join together as we sin g songs\, dance with the Torah\, clap hands and enjoy learning about Shabb at. Following our service\, we encourage everyone to join us for a Kiddush lunch with the congregation. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2088@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T110000 DTSTAMP:20240310T160447Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-164/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC.  Following our se rvice together\, we participate in various Shabbat activities and have a d iscussion on this week’s Torah portion. Make sure to check our weekly Sh abbat newsletter for a personal message from our Youth Services leader. Th is program is geared towards children in 1st grade through 6th grade. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2077@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240317T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240317T101500 DTSTAMP:20240226T003915Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-3/ SUMMARY:Everything You Ever Wanted to Know DESCRIPTION:WJC is delighted to continue its popular "Everything You Ever W anted to Know" Adult Education series. Engage in our insightful sessions o n selected Sundays at 10:15 am in the Hendel Library after Religious Schoo l dropoff. All are welcome to kickstart Sundays with stimulating conversat ions and invigorating coffee.\nDecoding the Matriarchs\nMARCH 17- Sisters of Genesis: Navigating Love\, Rivalry\, and Legacy with Rachel and Leah\n\ nRachel and Leah had a complex sisterly relationship. Despite the challeng es and rivalry\, both women played crucial roles in the formation of the t welve tribes of Israel. Delve into the nuanced stories of these sisters\, as we explore profound themes of love and competition that have resonated through the ages.\n\n \;\n\nAn Introduction to the Landscape of Judais m Today\n\nApril 14 - Deciphering the Distinctive Sects of Modern Judaism\ n\nFrom Orthodox to Conservative\, Reform to Reconstructionist\, each sect encompasses its own set of beliefs\, practices\, and interpretations of J ewish tradition. Our exploration will illuminate the varied perspectives\, enriching our understanding of modern Judaism. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /09/WJC-EverythingYouWantedtoKnow.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2062@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240317T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240317T150000 DTSTAMP:20240217T152331Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/purim-carnival-3/ SUMMARY:Purim Carnival DESCRIPTION:Join us to see old and new friends\, play games\, enjoy an inte ractive music show for our younger friends\, and eat delicious Purim and c arnival food. Ticket prices include carnival games\, crafts\, and an inter active show for the younger ones. Snacks will also be available for purcha se.\n\nTickets purchased in advance (before March 17) are $20 and are avai lable on ShulCloud: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/purim-carnival-202 4.html\n\n$25 at the door ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /02/WJC-PurimCarnival2024.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2068@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T091500 DTSTAMP:20240217T164109Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/babies-bagels-2-2024-03-19/ SUMMARY:Babies & Bagels DESCRIPTION:Join us in a warm and loving environment for group play\, explo ration\, and music for babies. Free and open to families with babies newbo rn to 12 months old.\nPlease RSVP in advance: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.c om/form/ECC-Babies-and-Bagels.html ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /02/WJC-ECC-BabyBagels.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2075@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T101500 DTSTAMP:20240226T001737Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/simple-soulful-25/ SUMMARY:Simple & Soulful DESCRIPTION:Let your spirit soar as we journey through an abbreviated Shabb at morning service. This 90-minuteservice includes group prayer and singin g accompanied by instruments\, silence for personal reflection and an inte ractive exploration and interpretation of the week’s Torah portion. Freq uent comments and questions encourage us to reflect on ourselves and find personal meaning in age-old prayers. We especially welcome those with chil dren in the 3rd grade and older to attend as a family. Join the rest of th e WJC community for a concluding activity together\, Kiddush and time to s chmooze ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2017 /11/WJC-SimpleAndSoulful.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2086@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T110000 DTSTAMP:20240310T160250Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-167/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:So much to be happy about! It is Shabbat and almost Purim! We i nvite our little ones along with a grown up to join together at WJC as we celebrate Shabbat and the upcoming holiday of Purim! We will sing songs\, dance with the Torah\, clap hands and enjoy learning about Shabbat. Follow ing our service\, we encourage everyone to join us for a Kiddush lunch wit h the congregation. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2089@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T110000 DTSTAMP:20240310T160530Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-165/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC.  Parents are invi ted to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the children join together for Youth Services.   Make sure to check our weekly Shabbat ne wsletter for a personal message from our Youth Services leader. This progr am is geared towards children in 1st grade through 6th grade. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2058@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T200000 DTSTAMP:20240320T202017Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/purim-megillah-reading-3/ SUMMARY:Purim Megillah Reading DESCRIPTION:6:45-7:10pm: Mincha (Chapel)\n\n7:10-8pm: Seudah Shelishit (lig ht dinner) and Shiur (study session) "We Survived\, Let's Eat:" Resilience and Celebration on Purim (Activity Center)\n\nRSVP Now: https://wjcenter. shulcloud.com/form/2024-purim-dinner--march-23.html\n\n8:00pm: Ma'ariv and Megillah Reading (sanctuary) Come in costume to the Sanctuary\, hear the megillah\, make noise against you-know-who. Hamatashen to follow. Join us via Zoom on our normal evening Minyan link.\n\n9:00pm: Dessert Reception ( Activity Center) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /01/WJC-PurimMegillahReading-copy.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2059@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240324T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240324T083000 DTSTAMP:20240320T202118Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/morning-megillah-reading-3/ SUMMARY:Morning Megillah Reading DESCRIPTION:Join us during our Morning minyan to hear the reading the Megil lah. Join us in the Chapel or via Zoom.\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/7252289 94?pwd=Y3NxSWp5VnFhaXVwNHhHN0M3cFh0QT09\n\n \;\nJoin us for a deliciou s and joyous Purim se’uda (feast) before enjoying the Purimspiel!\n$18 p er person\n\nhttps://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/purim-seudah-march-24-202 4 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /01/WJC-PurimMegillahReading-copy.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1803@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240324T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240324T170000 DTSTAMP:20240322T135501Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/purim-seuda/ SUMMARY:Purim Se'uda DESCRIPTION:Join us for a delicious and joyous Purim se'uda (feast) before enjoying the Purimspiel!\n$18 per person\n\nRSVP: https://wjcenter.shulclo ud.com/form/purim-seudah-march-24-2024 CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2063@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240324T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240324T210000 DTSTAMP:20240217T153354Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/purimspiel-2024/ SUMMARY:Purimspiel 2024 DESCRIPTION:\n“You’re the one that I want!”\nIt’s the laugh riot of the WJC calendar year. Think SNL for Conservative Judaism. Comedy sketche s\, opening monologue\, Broadway parodies and special musical guests—the Clergy! Grab your poodle skirt and leather jacket\, roll up your cuffs\, grease your hair and laugh your way through a Shushan sock hop for the age s. All live. All free. All meshuga.\n\n“Be there or be square!” ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /02/Schmaltz_Red1.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2069@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T091500 DTSTAMP:20240217T164109Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/babies-bagels-2-2024-03-26/ SUMMARY:Babies & Bagels DESCRIPTION:Join us in a warm and loving environment for group play\, explo ration\, and music for babies. Free and open to families with babies newbo rn to 12 months old.\nPlease RSVP in advance: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.c om/form/ECC-Babies-and-Bagels.html ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /02/WJC-ECC-BabyBagels.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1894@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T110000 DTSTAMP:20230908T022054Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/cooking-for-hope-30/ SUMMARY:Cooking for Hope DESCRIPTION:Please help by preparing meals to help feed 120 individuals who eat at HOPE Soup Kitchen in New Rochelle. The request is for lasagna made with meat or plant based meat\, veggies and dessert. Any or all is greatl y appreciated.\nDrop off is at 35 Forest Park Avenue in Larchmont on Thurs day\, March 28\, between 9:00-11:00am. If you are not available during tha t time\, please call 914-400-8577 or 914-980-8853. RSVP: sklevy8@gmail.com \n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /12/WJC-CookingforHope.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2087@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T110000 DTSTAMP:20240310T160337Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-168/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Torah for Tots is a welcoming service for young children along with their grown up. Join us as we sing songs\, tell stories\, and dance w ith the Torah!!! This program is geared towards ECC age children through K indergarten.  Following our service\, we encourage everyone to join us f or a Kiddush lunch with the congregation. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2090@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T110000 DTSTAMP:20240310T160609Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-166/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC.  Together we will learn and discuss this week’s Torah portion followed by Tefillot for Sh abbat. Make sure to check our weekly Shabbat newsletter for a personal mes sage from our Youth Services leader. This program is geared towards childr en in 1st grade through 6th grade. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2109@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240331T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240331T133000 DTSTAMP:20240322T140304Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/communities-in-learning-collaborative- zoom-study-session/ SUMMARY:Communities in Learning (Collaborative Zoom Study Session) DESCRIPTION:She Who Has Remained Standing for Our Ancestors and For Us\nZOO M link for the program: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86866422665\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /03/Kol-Israel.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2135@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20240401 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20240501 DTSTAMP:20240414T162625Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sojac-sisterhood-womens-hygiene-drive/ SUMMARY:SOJAC & Sisterhood: Women's Hygiene Drive DESCRIPTION:Donate women’s hygiene products to the NCJW/NY’s Hunger Pro gram.\n\nClick here to donate online to the Women's Hygiene Drive between April 1-April 30 or bring items to the event (details below).\n\nFor more information or any questions\, please contact Lisa Zeitoun at ritchielisaz @verizon.net or thewjcsisterhood@gmail.com\n\nDon't forget ~ Join SOJAC an d Sisterhood in the Activity Center at 7:45pm on May 1 as they proudly hos t Liz Zimmerman\, Community Organizer for the National Council of Jewish W omen NY’s Jews for Repro campaign to uncover the reproductive landscape in N.Y. and nationwide and to understand reproductive rights within the fr amework of Jewish Values. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /04/WJC-WomensHygeineDrive.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2082@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T193000 DTSTAMP:20240310T155410Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/beyond-the-bimah-turbulent-waters-a-co nversation-with-marc-schulman-about-the-challenges-facing-israel/ SUMMARY:Beyond the Bimah: Turbulent Waters: A Conversation with Marc Schul man About The Challenges Facing Israel DESCRIPTION:2023 marked the most difficult year in Israel's history\, begin ning with an effort to diminish the judiciary's power\, sparking the large st sustained protest movement the nation has ever witnessed. This period o f unrest ended on October 7\, 2023\, a day now remembered as the darkest i n our history. Since that fateful day\, Israel has been entrenched in conf lict\, enduring five long months of war and grappling with the reality of hostages held by Hamas. As we stand at this crossroads\, Israel confronts a multitude of challenges\, both from within and beyond its borders. In th e coming months\, how will we navigate these turbulent waters?\nAbout Marc Schulman\nMarc first made Aliyah in 1975 and subsequently served as an of ficer in the IDF. Since then\, he has lived in both Israel and the US. For the past 13 years\, Marc has resided in Tel Aviv\, where he has worked as a columnist for Newsweek\, the editor of Tel Aviv Diary\, a frequent cont ributor on i24News\, and the editor of Historycentral.com. Marc holds both a BA and an MA from Columbia. He and his family are former members of WJC . ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /03/WJC-Turbulent-Waters-Bimah.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1959@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240404T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240404T093000 DTSTAMP:20231030T025302Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shabbat-shajam-with-tkiya-10/ SUMMARY:Shabbat ShaJam with Tkiya DESCRIPTION:Join friends at WJC for a music and movement Shabbat experience . Open to children birth through pre-school age along with their grown up. No RSVP required. No charge for this program. All are welcome! Questions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /09/WJC-ShaJam.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1914@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T113000 DTSTAMP:20240318T164308Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shabbat-yoga-28/ SUMMARY:Shabbat Yoga DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to reunite to deepen our understanding of Jewis h spirituality through the practice of yoga. Please welcome Danae Farkas a nd returning instructor\, Robin Wald\, as they lead us in inspiring infusi ons of Jewish wisdom\, yoga and movement\, meditation and relaxation.\nAll are welcome! Whether you are a beginner or an experienced yogi\, please j oin us. Please bring your own mat and water bottle. Blocks are optional.\n We greatly look forward to practicing yoga together again!\nApril 6 led by Danae Farkas\nMay 4 led by Danae Farkas\nJune 8 led by Danae Farkas\n\nRo bin Wald is a Professional Certified Coach and consulting astrologer throu gh her business Cosmic Wisdom Coaching. She is also a certified yoga and m editation teacher and adult and teen Jewish educator. Her meaningful Jewis h yoga programs integrate wisdom from Torah\, Tanach\, Kabbalah\, Pirke Av ot and Mussar with the embodied physical and contemplative practice.\n\nDa nae Farkas is a certified yoga teacher and a practitioner of yoga for over 20 years. Her experience teaching yoga has shed light\, her spiritual lif e and her religious roots influence her practice and her philosophic ideol ogy of her yoga practice. For Danae\, yoga is a unique opportunity to self -reflect while engaging in yogic poses that enhance and mirror an enlighte ned path in a journey towards becoming your best\, most-elevated self. Her yoga experience includes Mussar yoga\, a practice that includes the princ iples of Mussar\, the in yogic study of self-introspection. Her flow is dy namic\, vibrant\, thoughtful and accessible to yoga practitioners at all l evels. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019 /09/WJC_ShabbatYoga.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2113@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T110000 DTSTAMP:20240322T154747Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-169/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for o ur Torah for Tots service. We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendsh ip\, and enjoy learning about Shabbat.  This program is geared towards EC C age children through Kindergarten. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2114@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T110000 DTSTAMP:20240322T154830Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-167/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join us Shabbat morning for Youth Services at WJC.  Parents ar e invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the childre n join together for Youth Services.   At the conclusion of services\, we will join the congregation. Make sure to check our weekly Shabbat newslet ter for a personal message from our Youth Services leader. This program is geared towards children in 1st grade through 6th grade. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2092@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240407T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240407T133000 DTSTAMP:20240319T144818Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-sisterhood-how-to-get-your-kid-int o-college-with-jacques-steinberg/ SUMMARY:WJC Sisterhood: Navigating the College Admissions Process: a discus sion with Jacques Steinberg DESCRIPTION:Navigate the College Admissions Process!\n\nCalling WJC teens a nd parents: Please join us in the Activity Center for a special conversati on about the search and discovery phases of the college admissions process \, with WJC's own Jacques Steinberg\, New York Times Best-Selling author o f “The College Conversation: A Practical Companion for Parents to Guide Their Children Along the Path to Higher Education\,” co-written with Eri c J. Furda and published by Penguin Random House.\n\nAmong the questions w e’ll discuss: How to set about researching and drafting a college list? How to begin thinking about the stories you might tell about yourself in y our application? And how to assess a campus community and culture\, includ ing at this fraught moment in American Jewish life? ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /03/WJC-Sisterhood-College-1.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2129@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240407T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240407T153000 DTSTAMP:20240329T193751Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-teens-grand-prix-trip/ SUMMARY:WJC Teens: Grand Prix Trip DESCRIPTION:Join WJC at Grand Prix for some fast pace fun!\nWhere: Grand Pr ix New York - 333 N. Bedford Road\, Mt Kisco\, NY 10549\nPrice: $20 per ticket (limited availability)\n\nReserve your spot now: https://wjcenter.s hulcloud.com/form/2024-teen-grand-prix.html ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /03/WJC-Teens-GrandPrix.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2110@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240412T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240414T110000 DTSTAMP:20240403T160326Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/pre-passover-scholar-in-residence-with -rabbi-dr-joshua-kulp/ SUMMARY:Pre-Passover Rabbi-in-Residence with Rabbi Dr. Joshua Kulp DESCRIPTION:About Our Visiting Rabbi\nRabbi Dr. Joshua Kulp is the Senior S cholar at the Conservative Yeshiva in Jerusalem. He has a PhD from Bar-Ila n and semichah from Hadar. He is the author of three books\, as well as th e English mishnah commentary on Sefaria. He lives in Modiin\, Israel.\nFri day Evening\, April 12\n7:00 pm Friday Evening Services Chapel\, Livestrea m\n7:45 pm Community Shabbat Dinner Gym  RSVP: https://wjcenter.shulcloud .com/form/kulpdinner2024.html\n8:30 pm Lecture and Dessert Activity Center \n\nThe Cat that Ate the Mouse\nThe songs we sing at the end of t he Haggadah are among the most beloved songs in the Jewish songbook. But where do they come from? In this fun talk\, we will look at versions o f these songs that come from the Cairo Geniza\, Cochin India and Majorca (island off coast of Spain). And we will see a version of the Haggadah in which a mouse eats a cat! How about that!\nSaturday Morning\, April 13\n8:30 am Torah Talk Library\n\nStarving at the Seder: Why Do We Begi n the Seder with Such a Measly Appetizer?\nParsley/Celery/Boiled potatoe s and then two hours of talking? In this discussion we will look at texts that explain how it came to be that our seder began in such a way. As we will see\, this small issue opens a window into understanding the histor y of this strange meal.\nSaturday Evening\, April 13\n6:30 pm Congregation al Mincha Chapel\, Livestream\n7:00 pm Seudat Shlishit and Lecture Activit y Center RSVP: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/kulppassover2024.html\n 8:00 pm Congregational Ma’ariv Chapel\, Livestream\n\nA Game of Hide and Seek: Hiding Hametz Just to Find It\nThe Pesah ritual kicks into full gea r on the evening of Pesah when we hide bread all over the house and then g o and look for it with a candle\, feather and bowl. But this is strange--w hy are we hiding hametz around our house when we just cleaned the house! W e will look at the history of this practice and explore side issues such a s searching with a flashlight and leaving the lights on during the search. \nSunday Morning\, April 14\n10:00 am Brunch and Lecture Activity Center R SVP: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/2024-dr.kulppassoversirsundaybrun ch.html\n\n\nCelebrating Seder in the Shadow of War and the Light of Rede mption: Haggadot from the Founding of the State of Israel\nMany people ha ve called the October 7 War Israel's second Independence War. Israel\, cer tainly for the first time in over 50 years\, and maybe for the first time since its inception\, perceives itself as fighting for its very existence . So what is the message that we bring to our seder tables this year? How do we find meaning in the Haggadah in times of existential war? We will lo ok at Haggadot composed during WWII for Jewish soldiers in the British arm y\, Haggadot for Israelis soldiers from the Independence War and Haggadot from kibbutzim that helped found Israel in the 1940's and 1950's\, all in an attempt to find inspiration and meaning from their experiences. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /03/WJC-SIR-Kulp-1.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2115@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T110000 DTSTAMP:20240322T154953Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-170/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Bim\, Bim! Shabbat Shalom!! Come join friends and family as we dance with the Torah and sing Shabbat songs! Little ones along with their grown up are invited to join together and enjoy learning about Shabbat. Fo llowing our service\, we encourage everyone to join us for a Kiddush lunch with the congregation. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2116@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T110000 DTSTAMP:20240322T155216Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-168/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC.  Together we will learn and discuss this week’s Torah portion followed by Tefillot for Sh abbat. Make sure to check our weekly Shabbat newsletter for a personal mes sage from our Youth Services leader. This program is geared towards childr en in 1st grade through 6th grade. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1761@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240414T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240414T110000 DTSTAMP:20230710T011831Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/pj-library-story-time-and-sing-along-2 1/ SUMMARY:PJ Library Story Time and Sing Along DESCRIPTION:Please join us at WJC for our PJ Library Story Time and Sing-Al ong. All children and their grownups are welcome to join us for stories\, music\, and movement (ideal for pre-schoolers and younger)!\n\nFor more in formation and to RSVP please contact Aleza Kulp at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /01/WJC-PJStoryTime.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2111@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240414T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240414T150000 DTSTAMP:20240408T005929Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/benefit-concert-for-kibbutz-reim/ SUMMARY:Benefit Concert for Kibbutz Re'im DESCRIPTION:RSVP: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/2024-benefit-kibbutz- reim.html\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /03/Elijah-Concert-April-14-Final-.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2112@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240414T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240414T153000 DTSTAMP:20240408T012134Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-teens-passover-scavenger-hunt/ SUMMARY:WJC Teens: Passover Scavenger Hunt DESCRIPTION:Calling all WJC Teens! Matzah-licious fun awaits!\nJoin us for a Passover Scavenger Hunt Extravaganza!\nHere's the deal:\n\n\n Fuel Up: Grab some yummy dinner in the Youth Lounge.\n Unleash Your Inner Detectiv e: We'll embark on a thrilling quest filled with clues\, hidden secrets\, and Passover knowledge. ️‍♀️\n Claim Your Glory: Solve the puzzle s and win awesome prizes!\n\nIt's gonna be an epic night of laughter\, lea rning\, and celebrating Passover together! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /03/WJC-Teens_ScavengerHunt.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1895@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T110000 DTSTAMP:20240415T202214Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/cooking-for-hope-31/ SUMMARY:Cooking for Hope DESCRIPTION:Please help by preparing meals to help feed 120 individuals who eat at HOPE Soup Kitchen in New Rochelle. The request is for lasagna made with meat or plant based meat\, veggies and dessert. Any or all is greatl y appreciated.\nDrop off is at 35 Forest Park Avenue in Larchmont on Thurs day\, April 25\, between 9:00-11:00am. If you are not available during tha t time\, please call 914-400-8577 or 914-980-8853. RSVP: sklevy8@gmail.com \n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /12/WJC-CookingforHope.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2096@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T173000 DTSTAMP:20240327T172429Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/preschool-family-shabbat-service-2/ SUMMARY:Preschool Family Shabbat Service DESCRIPTION:5:30pm-6:00pm: Preschool Family Shabbat Service\nThese services are specially designed for families with young children\, creating a warm and welcoming space where little ones can connect with their heritage in a fun and engaging way. If you're looking for a way to introduce your pres chooler to the beauty and joy of Shabbat\, step into the welcoming embrace of a Family Shabbat Service. You might just discover a new favorite famil y tradition in the making!\n\n6:00pm-7:00pm: Community Shabbat Dinner\nThe entire WJC community is invited to join us for a Shabbat dinner. $18 per adult\, $10 per child\, $60 per family (max)\nRSVP Now: https://wjcenter.s hulcloud.com/form/Rhythm-Ruach-April-19-2024\n\n7:00pm-8:00pm: Rhythm & \; Ruach\nMake WJC your home on Friday night. Join us for this service to welcome Shabbat\, reflect on the week\, and connect with God and with each other. Learn new melodies and sing your old favorites\, accompanied by ou r volunteer music ensemble.\n\n8:00pm: Sisterhood and Author Talk with Rab bi Marla J. Feldman on Biblical Women Speak: Hearing Their Voices through New and Ancient Midrash\nRabbi Marla J. Feldman joins us to discuss her bo ok Biblical Women Speak: Hearing Their Voices through New and Ancient Midr ash. Feldman's book uniquely combines the biblical text with a creative re visioning of ten biblical women’s stories\, an analysis of the related c lassical midrash and commentaries\, and the author’s insights for the mo dern world\, creating an engaging invitation to enter biblical narratives\ , challenge conventional wisdom\, and recalibrate the stories and lessons through the lens of our own lives. Gym/Activity Center\n\nCopies of the bo ok will be for sale to WJC members with payment after Shabbat. Rabbi Feldm an appears courtesy of the Jewish Book Council's Author Network. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /11/WJC-ECCShabbat.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2097@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T180000 DTSTAMP:20240327T172436Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/community-shabbat-dinner-10/ SUMMARY:Community Shabbat Dinner DESCRIPTION:5:30pm-6:00pm: Preschool Family Shabbat Service\nThese services are specially designed for families with young children\, creating a warm and welcoming space where little ones can connect with their heritage in a fun and engaging way. If you're looking for a way to introduce your pres chooler to the beauty and joy of Shabbat\, step into the welcoming embrace of a Family Shabbat Service. You might just discover a new favorite famil y tradition in the making!\n\n6:00pm-7:00pm: Community Shabbat Dinner\nThe entire WJC community is invited to join us for a Shabbat dinner. $18 per adult\, $10 per child\, $60 per family (max)\nRSVP Now: https://wjcenter.s hulcloud.com/form/Rhythm-Ruach-April-19-2024\n\n7:00pm-8:00pm: Rhythm & \; Ruach\nMake WJC your home on Friday night. Join us for this service to welcome Shabbat\, reflect on the week\, and connect with God and with each other. Learn new melodies and sing your old favorites\, accompanied by ou r volunteer music ensemble.\n\n8:00pm: Sisterhood and Author Talk with Rab bi Marla J. Feldman on Biblical Women Speak: Hearing Their Voices through New and Ancient Midrash\nRabbi Marla J. Feldman joins us to discuss her bo ok Biblical Women Speak: Hearing Their Voices through New and Ancient Midr ash. Feldman's book uniquely combines the biblical text with a creative re visioning of ten biblical women’s stories\, an analysis of the related c lassical midrash and commentaries\, and the author’s insights for the mo dern world\, creating an engaging invitation to enter biblical narratives\ , challenge conventional wisdom\, and recalibrate the stories and lessons through the lens of our own lives. Gym/Activity Center\n\nCopies of the bo ok will be for sale to WJC members with payment after Shabbat. Rabbi Feldm an appears courtesy of the Jewish Book Council's Author Network. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/WJC-CommunityShabbatDinner.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2098@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T190000 DTSTAMP:20240327T172349Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rhythm-ruach-32/ SUMMARY:Rhythm & Ruach DESCRIPTION:5:30pm-6:00pm: Preschool Family Shabbat Service\nThese services are specially designed for families with young children\, creating a warm and welcoming space where little ones can connect with their heritage in a fun and engaging way. If you're looking for a way to introduce your pres chooler to the beauty and joy of Shabbat\, step into the welcoming embrace of a Family Shabbat Service. You might just discover a new favorite famil y tradition in the making!\n\n6:00pm-7:00pm: Community Shabbat Dinner\nThe entire WJC community is invited to join us for a Shabbat dinner. $18 per adult\, $10 per child\, $60 per family (max)\nRSVP Now: https://wjcenter.s hulcloud.com/form/Rhythm-Ruach-April-19-2024\n\n7:00pm-8:00pm: Rhythm & \; Ruach\nMake WJC your home on Friday night. Join us for this service to welcome Shabbat\, reflect on the week\, and connect with God and with each other. Learn new melodies and sing your old favorites\, accompanied by ou r volunteer music ensemble.\n\n8:00pm: Sisterhood and Author Talk with Rab bi Marla J. Feldman on Biblical Women Speak: Hearing Their Voices through New and Ancient Midrash\nRabbi Marla J. Feldman joins us to discuss her bo ok Biblical Women Speak: Hearing Their Voices through New and Ancient Midr ash. Feldman's book uniquely combines the biblical text with a creative re visioning of ten biblical women’s stories\, an analysis of the related c lassical midrash and commentaries\, and the author’s insights for the mo dern world\, creating an engaging invitation to enter biblical narratives\ , challenge conventional wisdom\, and recalibrate the stories and lessons through the lens of our own lives. Gym/Activity Center\n\nCopies of the bo ok will be for sale to WJC members with payment after Shabbat. Rabbi Feldm an appears courtesy of the Jewish Book Council's Author Network. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /08/WJC-RhythmRuach2018.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2099@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T200000 DTSTAMP:20240327T172440Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sisterhood-and-author-talk-with-rabbi- marla-j-feldman/ SUMMARY:Sisterhood and Author Talk with Rabbi Marla J. Feldman DESCRIPTION:5:30pm-6:00pm: Preschool Family Shabbat Service\nThese services are specially designed for families with young children\, creating a warm and welcoming space where little ones can connect with their heritage in a fun and engaging way. If you're looking for a way to introduce your pres chooler to the beauty and joy of Shabbat\, step into the welcoming embrace of a Family Shabbat Service. You might just discover a new favorite famil y tradition in the making!\n\n6:00pm-7:00pm: Community Shabbat Dinner\nThe entire WJC community is invited to join us for a Shabbat dinner. $18 per adult\, $10 per child\, $60 per family (max)\nRSVP Now: https://wjcenter.s hulcloud.com/form/Rhythm-Ruach-April-19-2024\n\n7:00pm-8:00pm: Rhythm & \; Ruach\nMake WJC your home on Friday night. Join us for this service to welcome Shabbat\, reflect on the week\, and connect with God and with each other. Learn new melodies and sing your old favorites\, accompanied by ou r volunteer music ensemble.\n\n8:00pm: Sisterhood and Author Talk with Rab bi Marla J. Feldman on Biblical Women Speak: Hearing Their Voices through New and Ancient Midrash\nRabbi Marla J. Feldman joins us to discuss her bo ok Biblical Women Speak: Hearing Their Voices through New and Ancient Midr ash. Feldman's book uniquely combines the biblical text with a creative re visioning of ten biblical women’s stories\, an analysis of the related c lassical midrash and commentaries\, and the author’s insights for the mo dern world\, creating an engaging invitation to enter biblical narratives\ , challenge conventional wisdom\, and recalibrate the stories and lessons through the lens of our own lives. Gym/Activity Center\n\nCopies of the bo ok will be for sale to WJC members with payment after Shabbat. Rabbi Feldm an appears courtesy of the Jewish Book Council's Author Network. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /03/WJC-Author-April.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2117@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T110000 DTSTAMP:20240322T155339Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-171/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:So much to be happy about! It is Shabbat and almost Passover! W e invite our little ones along with a grown up to join the WJC community a s we celebrate Shabbat! Together\, we will sing songs\, dance with the Tor ah\, clap hands and enjoy learning about Shabbat. Following our service\, we encourage everyone to join us for a Kiddush lunch with the congregation . ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2118@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T110000 DTSTAMP:20240322T155434Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-169/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC.  Parents are invi ted to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the children join together for Youth Services.   This program is geared towards children in 1st grade through 6th grade. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2094@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240422T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240422T091500 DTSTAMP:20240310T163849Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/chametz-roast-and-marshmallow-toast-2/ SUMMARY:Chametz Roast and Marshmallow Toast DESCRIPTION:Bring your gathered leftovers to WJC and we will burn our chame tz together in the parking lot (main entrance downstairs). We will supply the marshmallows and eat as we watch our chametz burn! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /03/WJC-ChametzRoast.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2119@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T110000 DTSTAMP:20240322T155557Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-172/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Children along with their grown up are invited to celebrate Pas sover together at our Torah for Tots service. We will sing Passover songs\ , march with the Torah\, and listen to a special Passover story. Come cele brate family friendship! This program is geared towards ECC age children t hrough Kindergarten. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2121@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T110000 DTSTAMP:20240322T155714Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-170/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join us for the first days of Pesach for Youth Services at WJC.   Parents are invited to join the congregation for services while the ch ildren come together for Youth Services.   At the conclusion of services \, we will join the congregation. Make sure to check our weekly newsletter for a personal message from our Youth Services leader. This program is ge ared towards children in 1st grade through 6th grade. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2120@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T110000 DTSTAMP:20240322T155616Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-173/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Children along with their grown up are invited to celebrate Pas sover together at our Torah for Tots service. We will sing Passover songs\ , march with the Torah\, and listen to a special Passover story. Come cele brate family friendship! This program is geared towards ECC age children t hrough Kindergarten. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2122@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T110000 DTSTAMP:20240322T155727Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-171/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join us for the first days of Pesach for Youth Services at WJC.   Parents are invited to join the congregation for services while the ch ildren come together for Youth Services.   At the conclusion of services \, we will join the congregation. Make sure to check our weekly newsletter for a personal message from our Youth Services leader. This program is ge ared towards children in 1st grade through 6th grade. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2127@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T110000 DTSTAMP:20240322T160355Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-176/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:What was your favorite part Passover? Did you enjoy the matzah? The yummy charoset at your Seder? Or the delicious matzah brie? Come shar e with family and friends! Together we will sing songs\, read stories\, da nce together\, and enjoy this special holiday! This program is geared towa rds ECC age children through Kindergarten. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2128@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T110000 DTSTAMP:20240322T160435Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-174/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Come share with WJC friends what you love about Passover. Paren ts are invited to join the congregation for Shabbat services while the ch ildren join with friends for Youth Services.  Make sure to check our wee kly Shabbat newsletter for a personal message from our Youth Services lead er. This program is geared towards children in 1st grade through 6th grade . ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2123@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240429T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240429T110000 DTSTAMP:20240322T155835Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-174/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Passover is almost over and it is time for us to celebrate the final days of this special holiday. Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for our Torah for Tots service. We will sing Shabbat s ongs\, celebrate friendship and enjoy learning about Shabbat. This program is geared towards ECC age children through Kindergarten ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2125@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240429T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240429T110000 DTSTAMP:20240322T160018Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-172/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends to celebrate our final days of Passover! Follo wing our Tefillot\, we will learn a bit together and enjoy some fun activi ties. Parents are invited to join the congregation for services while the children join with friends for Youth Services. Make sure to check our wee kly newsletter for announcements from our Youth Services staff.   This p rogram is geared towards children in 1st grade through 6th grade. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2124@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240430T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240430T110000 DTSTAMP:20240322T155858Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-175/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Passover is almost over and it is time for us to celebrate the final days of this special holiday. Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for our Torah for Tots service. We will sing Shabbat s ongs\, celebrate friendship and enjoy learning about Shabbat. This program is geared towards ECC age children through Kindergarten ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2126@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240430T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240430T110000 DTSTAMP:20240322T160038Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-173/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends to celebrate our final days of Passover! Follo wing our Tefillot\, we will learn a bit together and enjoy some fun activi ties. Parents are invited to join the congregation for services while the children join with friends for Youth Services. Make sure to check our wee kly newsletter for announcements from our Youth Services staff.   This p rogram is geared towards children in 1st grade through 6th grade. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2134@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T194500 DTSTAMP:20240414T162621Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sojac-sisterhood-are-womens-rights-a-j ewish-value/ SUMMARY:SOJAC & Sisterhood: Are Women's Rights a Jewish Value? DESCRIPTION:Join SOJAC and Sisterhood in the Activity Center as they proudl y host Liz Zimmerman\, Community Organizer for the National Council of Jew ish Women NY’s Jews for Repro campaign to uncover the reproductive lands cape in N.Y. and nationwide and to understand reproductive rights within t he framework of Jewish Values.\n\nOptional Prep In Advance:\nWatch this br ief and fascinating documentary\, “Under G-d”\, a film that follows th e Dobbs decision and how Jewish leaders are asking the U.S. to protect wom en and democracy by preserving the separation of Church and State. click h ere to view this film.\n\nMake it a Mitzvah!\nDonate women’s hygiene pro ducts to the NCJW/NY’s Hunger Program. Click here to donate online to th e Women's Hygiene Drive between April 1-April 30 or bring items to the eve nt. For more information or any questions\, please contact Lisa Zeitoun at ritchielisaz@verizon.net or thewjcsisterhood@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /04/WJC-WomensRights.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1960@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240502T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240502T093000 DTSTAMP:20231030T025327Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shabbat-shajam-with-tkiya-11/ SUMMARY:Shabbat ShaJam with Tkiya DESCRIPTION:Join friends at WJC for a music and movement Shabbat experience . Open to children birth through pre-school age along with their grown up. No RSVP required. No charge for this program. All are welcome! Questions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /09/WJC-ShaJam.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2100@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T173000 DTSTAMP:20240310T174050Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/preschool-family-shabbat-service-3/ SUMMARY:Preschool Family Shabbat Service DESCRIPTION:5:30pm-6:00pm: Preschool Family Shabbat Service\nThese services are specially designed for families with young children\, creating a warm and welcoming space where little ones can connect with their heritage in a fun and engaging way. If you're looking for a way to introduce your pres chooler to the beauty and joy of Shabbat\, step into the welcoming embrace of a Family Shabbat Service. You might just discover a new favorite famil y tradition in the making!\n\n6:00pm-7:00pm: Community Shabbat Dinner \nT he entire WJC community is invited to join us for a Shabbat dinner. $18 pe r adult\, $10 per child\, $60 per family (max)
\nRSVP Now: https://wjcen ter.shulcloud.com/form/Rhythm-Ruach-May-3-2024\n\n7:00pm-8:00pm: Rhythm an d Ruach\nMake WJC your home on Friday night. Join us for an hour-long serv ice to welcome Shabbat\, reflect on the week\, and connect with God and wi th each other. Learn new melodies and sing your old favorites\, accompanie d by our volunteer music ensemble.\n\n8:00pm: Author Talk with Rabbi Micha el Strassfeld on  Judaism Disrupted: A Spiritual Manifesto for the 21st C entury ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /11/WJC-ECCShabbat.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2101@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T180000 DTSTAMP:20240310T174130Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/community-shabbat-dinner-11/ SUMMARY:Community Shabbat Dinner  DESCRIPTION:5:30pm-6:00pm: Preschool Family Shabbat Service\nThese services are specially designed for families with young children\, creating a warm and welcoming space where little ones can connect with their heritage in a fun and engaging way. If you're looking for a way to introduce your pres chooler to the beauty and joy of Shabbat\, step into the welcoming embrace of a Family Shabbat Service. You might just discover a new favorite famil y tradition in the making!\n\n6:00pm-7:00pm: Community Shabbat Dinner \nT he entire WJC community is invited to join us for a Shabbat dinner. $18 pe r adult\, $10 per child\, $60 per family (max)
\nRSVP Now: https://wjcen ter.shulcloud.com/form/Rhythm-Ruach-May-3-2024\n\n7:00pm-8:00pm: Rhythm an d Ruach\nMake WJC your home on Friday night. Join us for an hour-long serv ice to welcome Shabbat\, reflect on the week\, and connect with God and wi th each other. Learn new melodies and sing your old favorites\, accompanie d by our volunteer music ensemble.\n\n8:00pm: Author Talk with Rabbi Micha el Strassfeld on  Judaism Disrupted: A Spiritual Manifesto for the 21st C entury ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/WJC-CommunityShabbatDinner.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2102@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T190000 DTSTAMP:20240310T174214Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rhythm-ruach-33/ SUMMARY:Rhythm & Ruach DESCRIPTION:5:30pm-6:00pm: Preschool Family Shabbat Service\nThese services are specially designed for families with young children\, creating a warm and welcoming space where little ones can connect with their heritage in a fun and engaging way. If you're looking for a way to introduce your pres chooler to the beauty and joy of Shabbat\, step into the welcoming embrace of a Family Shabbat Service. You might just discover a new favorite famil y tradition in the making!\n\n6:00pm-7:00pm: Community Shabbat Dinner \nT he entire WJC community is invited to join us for a Shabbat dinner. $18 pe r adult\, $10 per child\, $60 per family (max)
\nRSVP Now: https://wjcen ter.shulcloud.com/form/Rhythm-Ruach-May-3-2024\n\n7:00pm-8:00pm: Rhythm &a mp\; Ruach\nMake WJC your home on Friday night. Join us for an hour-long s ervice to welcome Shabbat\, reflect on the week\, and connect with God and with each other. Learn new melodies and sing your old favorites\, accompa nied by our volunteer music ensemble.\n\n8:00pm: Author Talk with Rabbi Mi chael Strassfeld on  Judaism Disrupted: A Spiritual Manifesto for the 21s t Century ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /08/WJC-RhythmRuach2018.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2137@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T200000 DTSTAMP:20240415T200324Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/author-talk-rabbi-michael-strassfeld/ SUMMARY:Author Talk: Rabbi Michael Strassfeld DESCRIPTION:How do you hold on to faith in a modern world? The realities of the modern world challenge believers of all faiths. Rabbi Michael Strassf eld digs deep into the Jewish tradition to help us get to the root of the matter: to create connection — to our past\, to our present\, to each ot her. To connect with the unity underlying the universe that draws us all t ogether.\n\nJudaism is at a point of seismic change – and it’s not the first time. The second fall of the Temple initiated a radical change in t he landscape of Judaism\, from priestly offerings at the temple to rabbi-l ed prayer in the synagogue. This more recent seismic shift has been in mot ion for centuries\, beginning in the Enlightenment. The complications of m odern life have put us in a world of rapid\, near-constant change. Judaism needs to respond with new radical change to stay relevant.\n\nJudaism Dis rupted is about the future of Judaism – starting now. Do the time-honore d traditions of rabbinic Judaism meet our spiritual needs? Do we feel spir itually sated after a Shabbat service? Is there another way to be a Jew? I t’s time for a new Judaism.\n\nStrassfeld outlines a path that leads to a new Judaism – a new framework with practices that you can start puttin g into use right away to live a life of meaning. Judaism Disrupted is Juda ism revitalized.\n\nThis event follows Rhythm &\; Ruach. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /04/Michael-Strassfeld.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1915@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T113000 DTSTAMP:20230926T012406Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shabbat-yoga-29/ SUMMARY:Shabbat Yoga DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to reunite to deepen our understanding of Jewis h spirituality through the practice of yoga. Please welcome Danae Farkas a nd returning instructor\, Robin Wald\, as they lead us in inspiring infusi ons of Jewish wisdom\, yoga and movement\, meditation and relaxation.\nAll are welcome! Whether you are a beginner or an experienced yogi\, please j oin us. Please bring your own mat and water bottle. Blocks are optional.\n We greatly look forward to practicing yoga together again!\nMay 4 led by D anae Farkas\nJune 8 led by Danae Farkas\n\nRobin Wald is a Professional Ce rtified Coach and consulting astrologer through her business Cosmic Wisdom Coaching. She is also a certified yoga and meditation teacher and adult a nd teen Jewish educator. Her meaningful Jewish yoga programs integrate wis dom from Torah\, Tanach\, Kabbalah\, Pirke Avot and Mussar with the embodi ed physical and contemplative practice.\n\nDanae Farkas is a certified yog a teacher and a practitioner of yoga for over 20 years. Her experience tea ching yoga has shed light\, her spiritual life and her religious roots inf luence her practice and her philosophic ideology of her yoga practice. For Danae\, yoga is a unique opportunity to self-reflect while engaging in yo gic poses that enhance and mirror an enlightened path in a journey towards becoming your best\, most-elevated self. Her yoga experience includes Mus sar yoga\, a practice that includes the principles of Mussar\, the in yogi c study of self-introspection. Her flow is dynamic\, vibrant\, thoughtful and accessible to yoga practitioners at all levels. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019 /09/WJC_ShabbatYoga.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2131@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240505T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240505T101500 DTSTAMP:20240411T151257Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/yom-hashoah-commemoration-memorial-ser vice-and-conversation-brunch-with-jeffrey-veidlinger/ SUMMARY:Yom HaShoah Commemoration: Memorial Service and Conversation/Brunch with Jeffrey Veidlinger DESCRIPTION: Yom HaShoah Commemoration: Memorial Service\nConversation/Brun ch (11:00 am) with Jeffrey Veidlinger\, historian and author of In the Mid st of Civilized Europe: The Pogroms of 1918-21 and the Onset of the Holoca ust\n\nJoin us for a compelling conversation with acclaimed author and his torian Jeffrey Veidlinger who will shed a new light on the origins of the Holocaust and on antisemitism past and present. His talk will address the widespread pogroms that broke out in Ukraine over a century ago in the aft ermath of World War I and the Russian Revolution. Learn about this often o verlooked history of mass killings by local populations that set the stage for the destruction of European Jewry two decades later.\n\nBooks will be available for purchase and signing by the author. Jeffrey Veidlinger is J oseph Brodsky Collegiate Professor of History and Judaic Studies at the Un iversity of Michigan. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /04/WJC-CountyWideYomHashoah-2024.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2049@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240505T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240505T131500 DTSTAMP:20240502T022639Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/3rd-6th-grade-spring-tie-dye/ SUMMARY:3rd - 6th Grade Spring Tie Dye DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, May 5th\, we invite our children in 3rd – 6th gra de for a fun Spring youth event led by our very own Religious School Assis tant Principal\, Jessica Berger! We will begin with a pasta lunch at 12 pm followed by a fun tie-dye workshop just in time for Spring and Summer! As part of the program\, all registered children in 3rd – 6th grade will e ach receive a t-shirt to tie-dye and take home once it is complete. Space is\nlimited\; pre-registration is required. Registration is now closed. Fo r additional information and questions\, please email educdir@wjcenter.org .\nThis program is from 12 :00–1:15pm and a drop off program for all WJC children in 3rd – 6th grade.\n\n$20 including T-shirt\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /01/WJC-SpringTieDye.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1762@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240507T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240507T160000 DTSTAMP:20230710T012101Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/pj-library-story-time-7/ SUMMARY:PJ Library Story Time DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate Israel's birthday with WJC and PJ Library! All c hildren and their grownups are welcome to join us for stories and movement . (ideal for pre-schoolers and younger)!\n\nFor more information and to RS VP please contact Aleza Kulp at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /04/WJC-PJLibraryStoryTime-GEN.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2133@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240513T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240513T180000 DTSTAMP:20240413T211742Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/yom-haatzmaut-with-yonina/ SUMMARY:Yom Ha'atzmaut with YONINA DESCRIPTION:We’re so excited to be co-sponsoring a Yom Ha’atzmaut progr am at Beth El Synagogue Center\, on May 13\, at 6:30 pm\, featuring a shor t Yom Hazikaron Memorial Service\, Maariv with Hallel\, and a concert by t he wonderful Israeli musical duo\, YONINA\, and their band! Come at 6pm an d enjoy Israeli food and festive drinks.\n\nTickets: $18 per adults\; $12 per child for WJC members\n\nSign up for tickets here: Bethelnr.org/YONINA \n\nThis event is co-sponsored by Bet Am Shalom\, Jewish Agency\, JCC Mid- Westchester\, Lefell School\, Larchmont Temple\, Pleasantville Community S ynagogue\, Shaarei Tikva Scarsdale\, Westchester Jewish Center.\n\nBeth El Synagogue Center: 1324 North Avenue New Rochelle\, NY ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /04/yonina-social-Ethan-Goldberg.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2136@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T194500 DTSTAMP:20240413T220350Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/the-ins-and-outs-of-cyber-scamming/ SUMMARY:The Ins and Outs of Cyber Scamming DESCRIPTION:This presentation focuses on enhancing our understanding of cyb er scams by exploring the scammers’ tactics\, identities\, and motives. Learn to recognize common scams\, detect signs of being targeted\, and how to protect yourself and your loved ones. Join us to transform from potent ial targets to empowered\, scam savvy explorers.\nJoin us via Zoom: https: //us02web.zoom.us/j/8379589365?omn=89460228270 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /04/WJC-Security-CyberScamming.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2157@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240519T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240519T190000 DTSTAMP:20240513T230056Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/renewal-10/ SUMMARY:Renewal DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\nEnjoy and experience the power of great music\, commu nal singing and soulful praying. Stay afterwards for dessert and a chance to visit with friends.\n\n\n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /08/WJC-RenewalService-REV2.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2141@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240521T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240521T200000 DTSTAMP:20240505T181950Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/dr-judith-summerfield-book-launch/ SUMMARY:Dr. Judith Summerfield Book Launch DESCRIPTION:"How do we tell stories of our lives?"\nJoin us as our WJC memb er\, Dr. Judith Summerfield shares her fascinating story of her life and w ork\, and how it impacted the lives of many students and teachers. Judith tells stories of her life and work\, how she grew up in a coal-mining town in southwestern Pennsylvania and found her way to New York City to become a professor of English at Queens College (CUNY) and a writer or editor of ten books. “Compositions\, A Life” is also a book that invites the re aders to take up a pen and a notebook to compose their own stories!\n\nFor questions\, please email librarian@wjcenter.org. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /05/WJC-JudithSummerfeldBookLaunch.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1896@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T110000 DTSTAMP:20240501T005556Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/cooking-for-hope-32/ SUMMARY:Cooking for Hope DESCRIPTION:***Please note the change this month: Drop off will be on Wedne sday\, May 22\, between 9:00-11:00am at 18 Sherwood Oval in Larchmont inst ead of May 23 on Forest Park.**\nPlease help by preparing meals to help fe ed 120 individuals who eat at HOPE Soup Kitchen in New Rochelle. The reque st is for lasagna made with meat or plant based meat\, veggies and dessert . Any or all is greatly appreciated.\nIf you are not available during that time\, please call 914-400-8577 or 914-980-8853. RSVP: sklevy8@gmail.com\ n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /12/WJC-CookingforHope.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2103@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240531T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240531T173000 DTSTAMP:20240506T203032Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/preschool-family-shabbat-service-4/ SUMMARY:Preschool Family Shabbat Service DESCRIPTION:5:30pm-6:00pm: Preschool Family Shabbat Service\nThese services are specially designed for families with young children\, creating a warm and welcoming space where little ones can connect with their heritage in a fun and engaging way. If you're looking for a way to introduce your pres chooler to the beauty and joy of Shabbat\, step into the welcoming embrace of a Family Shabbat Service. You might just discover a new favorite famil y tradition in the making!\n\n6:00pm-7:00pm: Community Shabbat Dinner \nT he entire WJC community is invited to join us for a Shabbat dinner. $18 pe r adult\, $10 per child\, $60 per family (max)\nRSVP NOW: https://wjcenter .shulcloud.com/form/Rhythm-Ruach-May-31-2024\n\n7:00pm-8:00pm: Rhythm & \; Ruach\nMake WJC your home on Friday night. Join us for an hour-long ser vice to welcome Shabbat\, reflect on the week\, and connect with God and w ith each other. Learn new melodies and sing your old favorites\, accompani ed by our volunteer music ensemble.\n\n8:00pm: Author Talk with Joseph Sas soon on The Sassoons: The Great Global Merchants and the Making of an Empi re LEARN MORE\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /11/WJC-ECCShabbat.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2104@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240531T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240531T180000 DTSTAMP:20240506T203032Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/community-shabbat-dinner-12/ SUMMARY:Community Shabbat Dinner  DESCRIPTION:5:30pm-6:00pm: Preschool Family Shabbat Service\nThese services are specially designed for families with young children\, creating a warm and welcoming space where little ones can connect with their heritage in a fun and engaging way. If you're looking for a way to introduce your pres chooler to the beauty and joy of Shabbat\, step into the welcoming embrace of a Family Shabbat Service. You might just discover a new favorite famil y tradition in the making!\n\n6:00pm-7:00pm: Community Shabbat Dinner \nT he entire WJC community is invited to join us for a Shabbat dinner. $18 pe r adult\, $10 per child\, $60 per family (max)\nRSVP NOW: https://wjcenter .shulcloud.com/form/Rhythm-Ruach-May-31-2024\n\n7:00pm-8:00pm: Rhythm & \; Ruach\nMake WJC your home on Friday night. Join us for an hour-long ser vice to welcome Shabbat\, reflect on the week\, and connect with God and w ith each other. Learn new melodies and sing your old favorites\, accompani ed by our volunteer music ensemble.\n\n8:00pm: Author Talk with Joseph Sas soon on The Sassoons: The Great Global Merchants and the Making of an Empi re LEARN MORE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/WJC-CommunityShabbatDinner.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2105@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240531T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240531T190000 DTSTAMP:20240528T134228Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rhythm-ruach-34/ SUMMARY:Rhythm & Ruach DESCRIPTION:5:30pm-6:00pm: Preschool Family Shabbat Service\nThese services are specially designed for families with young children\, creating a warm and welcoming space where little ones can connect with their heritage in a fun and engaging way. If you're looking for a way to introduce your pres chooler to the beauty and joy of Shabbat\, step into the welcoming embrace of a Family Shabbat Service. You might just discover a new favorite famil y tradition in the making!\n\n6:00pm-7:00pm: Community Shabbat Dinner \nT he entire WJC community is invited to join us for a Shabbat dinner. $18 pe r adult\, $10 per child\, $60 per family (max)\nRSVP NOW: https://wjcenter .shulcloud.com/form/Rhythm-Ruach-May-31-2024\n\n7:00pm-8:00pm: Rhythm & \; Ruach\nMake WJC your home on Friday night. Join us this service to welc ome Shabbat\, reflect on the week\, and connect with God and with each oth er. Learn new melodies and sing your old favorites\, accompanied by our vo lunteer music ensemble.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /08/WJC-RhythmRuach2018.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2160@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240531T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240531T200000 DTSTAMP:20240528T032913Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/my-sephardi-mizrachi-heritage/ SUMMARY:My Sephardi/Mizrachi Heritage DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\nAs part of our celebration of Sephardi and Mizrachi her itage\, WJC members with family origins in the Mediterranean Basin and Mid dle East will share their families' stories and their favorite aspects of their heritage.\n[Due to an injury\, unfortunately the author Joseph Sasso on is unable to travel to deliver his author talk that had been scheduled for this time. His talk will be rescheduled for the fall. ]\n\n\n\nThis ev ent is preceded by:\n\n\n\n5:30pm-6:00pm: Preschool Family Shabbat Service \nThese services are specially designed for families with young children\, creating a warm and welcoming space where little ones can connect with th eir heritage in a fun and engaging way. If you're looking for a way to int roduce your preschooler to the beauty and joy of Shabbat\, step into the w elcoming embrace of a Family Shabbat Service. You might just discover a ne w favorite family tradition in the making!\n\n6:00pm-7:00pm: Community Sha bbat Dinner \nThe entire WJC community is invited to join us for a Shabba t dinner. $18 per adult\, $10 per child\, $60 per family (max)\nRSVP NOW: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/Rhythm-Ruach-May-31-2024\n\n7:00pm-8:0 0pm: Rhythm &\; Ruach\nMake WJC your home on Friday night. Join us this service to welcome Shabbat\, reflect on the week\, and connect with God a nd with each other. Learn new melodies and sing your old favorites\, accom panied by our volunteer music ensemble.\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /05/WHC-Heritage.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2140@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20240602 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20240603 DTSTAMP:20240513T135241Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/celebrate-israel-parade-in-nyc/ SUMMARY:Celebrate Israel Parade in NYC DESCRIPTION:The annual Celebrate Israel Parade in NYC will take place on Su nday\, June 2\, 2024 and WJC will again be having a group to march with th e greater Westchester Jewish Community.\nThis year\, more than ever\, it i s so important that we  unite in support of Israel.   We hope you are a ble to join us as part of the Westchester Jewish Council group.\nAnd new f or this year—thanks to a private donation\, we will be providing bus tra nsportation free of charge from WJC to Manhattan and back- including delic ious food on board\nTo register and reserve your spot on the bus\, please click the link below.\nhttps://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/2024-israel-day -parade.html\nFor questions and more information please contact David Gold stein at: david@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /05/WJC-CelebrateIsraelParade.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2158@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T180000 DTSTAMP:20240524T141107Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-teens-summer-send-off/ SUMMARY:WJC Teens: Summer Send Off! DESCRIPTION:Join us for summer send off! Help celebrate our graduating seni ors and welcome in our incoming teens. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /05/WJC-Teens-SummerSendoff.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2155@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240607T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240607T090000 DTSTAMP:20240512T132235Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/year-end-celebration/ SUMMARY:Year End Celebration DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our year-end celebration for WJC ECC 4s and their families.\n9:00am: Drop your child at their classroom. Then proceed to the sanctuary.\n\n9:15am: Program begins. Immediately following the pro gram we will go outside to play on the playground\, bouncy castle\, and pe tting zoo.\n\n10:45am: The ice cream truck arrives.\n\nIn the event of rai n all activities will be held inside the gym and activity center. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /05/WJC-ECCEndCelebration.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1916@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T113000 DTSTAMP:20230926T012954Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shabbat-yoga-30/ SUMMARY:Shabbat Yoga DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to reunite to deepen our understanding of Jewis h spirituality through the practice of yoga. Please welcome Danae Farkas a nd returning instructor\, Robin Wald\, as they lead us in inspiring infusi ons of Jewish wisdom\, yoga and movement\, meditation and relaxation.\nAll are welcome! Whether you are a beginner or an experienced yogi\, please j oin us. Please bring your own mat and water bottle. Blocks are optional.\n We greatly look forward to practicing yoga together again!\nJune 8 led by Danae Farkas\n\nRobin Wald is a Professional Certified Coach and consultin g astrologer through her business Cosmic Wisdom Coaching. She is also a ce rtified yoga and meditation teacher and adult and teen Jewish educator. He r meaningful Jewish yoga programs integrate wisdom from Torah\, Tanach\, K abbalah\, Pirke Avot and Mussar with the embodied physical and contemplati ve practice.\n\nDanae Farkas is a certified yoga teacher and a practitione r of yoga for over 20 years. Her experience teaching yoga has shed light\, her spiritual life and her religious roots influence her practice and her philosophic ideology of her yoga practice. For Danae\, yoga is a unique o pportunity to self-reflect while engaging in yogic poses that enhance and mirror an enlightened path in a journey towards becoming your best\, most- elevated self. Her yoga experience includes Mussar yoga\, a practice that includes the principles of Mussar\, the in yogic study of self-introspecti on. Her flow is dynamic\, vibrant\, thoughtful and accessible to yoga prac titioners at all levels. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019 /09/WJC_ShabbatYoga.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2081@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240609T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240609T160000 DTSTAMP:20240503T135438Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-spring-fest/ SUMMARY:WJC Spring Fest DESCRIPTION:\nCelebrating our WJC Community &\; Israeli Culture\nWJC Spr ing Fest\nSunday\, June 9\, at 4:00pm\nOur Annual FUNdraising Gala Reimagi ned for our Entire Community\n\nCOME ONE\, COME FESTIVALL!\n\nJoin us Sund ay\, June 9\, at 4:00PM for a WJC community gathering as we celebrate the bonds that unite us! Our "Spring Fest" event is a chance to connect with f ellow congregants young and young-at-heart\, share our love for Israel\, a nd raise funds to build a bright future together.\n\nThis year\, we're rei magining our annual FUNdraiser with activities for all in our vibrant comm unity! From long standing members to our youngest ECC students\, we'll com e together to honor Joanna Liebman\, Jonathan Berg\, and the Strategic Pla nning Committee. This event offers something for all ages\, celebrating bo th our Mamaroneck home and rich Israeli culture.\n\nHere's what awaits:\n\ n Unleash your love for Israel as you taste your way through a bustling “Shuk” market\, enjoying an Israeli feast\, arts\, jewelry making and organized activities for all\n Go gaga for Gaga in our inaugural Gaga Tou rnament\nRaise a glass (or two!) in our L'Chaim Lounge\n Dance the day aw ay with a live DJ and dance lessons.\n There will be plenty of fun entert ainment for all\, including supervised activities for our youngest members to give adults time to schmooze with friends and meet new ones. We're con stantly adding more exciting elements\, so stay tuned!\n\nThis year\, we'r e continuing the tradition of our online Journal\, a vital source of fundr aising for WJC. Show your support for WJC and pay tribute to our honorees\ , Joanna Liebman and Jonathan Berg. RSVP and secure your ad spot today!\n\ nRSVP NOW ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /03/WJCFF24_SpringFest_v1.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2150@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240611T164500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240611T164500 DTSTAMP:20240513T140141Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/preschool-family-shavuot-extravaganza/ SUMMARY:Preschool Family Shavuot Extravaganza DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Shavuot with little ones in an interactive extravagan za!\n4:45-5:30pm Extravaganza stations:\n\n Paper Flower Making Craft-Dec orate our sanctuary with paper flowers\n Seven Species Food Tasting Bingo -Taste and compare the seven species of the Land of Israel\n Story Walk-R ead and explore stories for shavuot\n Quiet Corner-Quiet play area\n\n5:3 0-6:30pm Pizza and Pasta Dinner\n\n$5/person for dinner\n\nRSVP: https://w jcenter.shulcloud.com/form/2024-shavuot-extravaganza.html\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /05/WJC-PreschoolShavuot.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2152@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240611T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240611T191500 DTSTAMP:20240606T151410Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/tikkun-leyl-shavuot/ SUMMARY:Tikkun Leyl Shavuot DESCRIPTION:Shavuot is celebrated as the anniversary of the giving of the T orah to the Jewish people on Sinai. The custom of Tikkun Leyl Shavuot on e rev Shavuot is studying Torah all night long\nJoin us for Food\, Community \, and six 30-minute Torah discussions to celebrate the anniversary of our receiving the Torah on Sinai:\n7:15pm: Dinner RSVP Now: https://wjcenter. shulcloud.com/form/Shavuot2024\n\n8:15pm: Ma’ariv Evening Service\n8:30p m: Dessert\n8:45-11:45pm: Tikkun Torah Seminars\n\n 8:45-9:15 - Special M ystery Presenter!\n 9:15-9:45 - Seth Schafler - Rabbinic Attitudes Toward Zionism and the Three Oaths\n 9:45-10:15 - Tami Arnowitz - The Two Table ts - How Challenging Assumptions allows for Deeper Meaning\n 10:15-10:45 - Cantor Goldberg - The Paradox of the Stiff-Necked People\n 10:45-11:15 - Rabbi Dalton - Empty We Left\, Full We Returned: Naomi’s Story as a Ba lm for a Heartbroken Nation\n 11:15-11:45 - Rabbi Arnowitz - "I am that I will be” - How Jewish Philosophers Understand God's Appearance in Histo ry\, especially in Challenging Times\n\nRSVP Now: https://wjcenter.shulclo ud.com/form/Shavuot2024 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /05/WJC-Tikkun-Leyl-Shavuot.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2154@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20240612 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20240614 DTSTAMP:20240511T194956Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shavuot-schedule/ SUMMARY:Shavuot Schedule DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, June 12\n9:15am: Shavuot Morning Service\n8:15pm: S havuot Afternoon and Evening Service\n\nThursday\, June 13\n7:00am: Early Shavuot Morning Service with Yizkor\n9:15am: Shavuot Morning Service with Yizkor after 10:30am\n8:15pm: Shavuot Afternoon and Evening service ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /05/WJC-Tikkun-Leyl-Shavuot.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2153@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T070000 DTSTAMP:20240511T194300Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shavuot-early-morning-service-with-yiz kor/ SUMMARY:Shavuot Early Morning Service with Yizkor DESCRIPTION:This complete service for Shavuot morning includes the Yizkor m emorial prayers. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /05/WJC-Tikkun-Leyl-Shavuot.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2108@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240614T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240614T173000 DTSTAMP:20240611T200222Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/preschool-family-shabbat-service-5/ SUMMARY:Preschool Family Shabbat Service DESCRIPTION:5:30pm-6:00pm: Preschool Family Shabbat Service\nThese services are specially designed for families with young children\, creating a warm and welcoming space where little ones can connect with their heritage in a fun and engaging way. If you're looking for a way to introduce your pres chooler to the beauty and joy of Shabbat\, step into the welcoming embrace of a Family Shabbat Service. You might just discover a new favorite famil y tradition in the making!\n\n6:00pm-7:00pm: Community Shabbat Dinner \nT he entire WJC community is invited to join us for a Shabbat dinner. $18 pe r adult\, $10 per child\, $60 per family (max)\nRSVP NOW: https://wjcenter .shulcloud.com/form/rhythm-ruach-june-14-2024\n\n7:30pm-8:00pm: Rhythm &am p\; Ruach\nMake WJC your home on Friday night. Join us this service to wel come Shabbat\, reflect on the week\, and connect with God and with each ot her. Learn new melodies and sing your old favorites\, accompanied by our v olunteer music ensemble.\n\n  ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /11/WJC-ECCShabbat.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2107@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240614T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240614T180000 DTSTAMP:20240611T200300Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/community-shabbat-dinner-13/ SUMMARY:Community Shabbat Dinner  DESCRIPTION:5:30pm-6:00pm: Preschool Family Shabbat Service\nThese services are specially designed for families with young children\, creating a warm and welcoming space where little ones can connect with their heritage in a fun and engaging way. If you're looking for a way to introduce your pres chooler to the beauty and joy of Shabbat\, step into the welcoming embrace of a Family Shabbat Service. You might just discover a new favorite famil y tradition in the making!\n\n6:00pm-7:00pm: Community Shabbat Dinner \nT he entire WJC community is invited to join us for a Shabbat dinner. $18 pe r adult\, $10 per child\, $60 per family (max)\nRSVP NOW: https://wjcenter .shulcloud.com/form/rhythm-ruach-june-14-2024\n\n7:30pm-8:00pm: Rhythm &am p\; Ruach\nMake WJC your home on Friday night. Join us this service to wel come Shabbat\, reflect on the week\, and connect with God and with each ot her. Learn new melodies and sing your old favorites\, accompanied by our v olunteer music ensemble.\n\n  ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/WJC-CommunityShabbatDinner.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2106@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240614T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240614T193000 DTSTAMP:20240611T200157Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rhythm-ruach-35/ SUMMARY:Rhythm & Ruach DESCRIPTION:5:30pm-6:00pm: Preschool Family Shabbat Service\nThese services are specially designed for families with young children\, creating a warm and welcoming space where little ones can connect with their heritage in a fun and engaging way. If you're looking for a way to introduce your pres chooler to the beauty and joy of Shabbat\, step into the welcoming embrace of a Family Shabbat Service. You might just discover a new favorite famil y tradition in the making!\n\n6:00pm-7:00pm: Community Shabbat Dinner \nT he entire WJC community is invited to join us for a Shabbat dinner. $18 pe r adult\, $10 per child\, $60 per family (max)\nRSVP NOW: https://wjcenter .shulcloud.com/form/rhythm-ruach-june-14-2024\n\n7:30pm-8:00pm: Rhythm &am p\; Ruach\nMake WJC your home on Friday night. Join us this service to wel come Shabbat\, reflect on the week\, and connect with God and with each ot her. Learn new melodies and sing your old favorites\, accompanied by our v olunteer music ensemble.\n\n  ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /08/WJC-RhythmRuach2018.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2151@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240614T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240614T200000 DTSTAMP:20240511T192621Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/out-of-the-closet-and-onto-the-bima/ SUMMARY:Out of the Closet and Onto the Bima DESCRIPTION:In celebration of Pride month\, Rabbi Ben Goldberg (Cantor Gold berg's twin brother) shares his journey to the rabbinate as a gay man. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /05/WJC_OutofCloset.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2159@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240618T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240618T210000 DTSTAMP:20240528T143531Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-sisterhood-women-inspiring-women/ SUMMARY:WJC Sisterhood: Inspiring Women DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Activity Center to hear WJC Sisterhood members p resent their incredible journeys to their wonderful careers through small group Q&\;A sessions and guest speakers. Please bring your tweens and t eens! This is an incredible opportunity for our children to have conversat ions with professionals in exciting fields.\nSee below for some of our pre senters!\nElise Dowell is CEO of the JCC Mid-Westchester\nElise started he r career in corporate marketing\, but quickly transitioned to the non-prof it sector. She has spent over 20 years working in executive roles in the J ewish community. Elise holds a BBA from Emory University and an MBA from C olumbia Business School.\n\nSuzi Oppenheimer\nNY State Senator serving fro m 1985 to 2012. She earned a master's degree from Columbia University's Gr aduate School of Business\, worked on Wall Street as an industry analyst f or L.F. Rothschild\, then moved to Mamaroneck where she became Mayor of VO M before running for state senate.\n\nJudy Herbst\nExecutive Director Savv y Ladies\, a non-profit organization empowering women through financial li teracy\n\nKimberly Langus\nSales Director\, Penguin Random House\nKim has worked in children's books at Penguin Random House for over 24 years. She has been instrumental in nurturing established brands like Dr. Seuss and L ittle Golden Books\, as well as growing sales for some of the biggest teen and middle grade books: The Book Thief\, The Phantom Tollbooth\, Eragon\, Wonder and many many more! She works closely with Barnes &\; Noble\, B ooks-A-Million and Amazon\, and loves any and all bookstores! She has a BA in Art History from Binghamton University and an MBA in Marketing from Fo rdham University.\n\nSeverine Chavel\nDermatologist in private practice in Stamford\, CT\nAfter attending Brown University\, where I majored in neur oscience\, I received my medical degree from Yale Medical School and staye d in New Haven for my dermatology residency at Yale New Haven Hospital. I have been practicing medical and cosmetic dermatology at the Dermatology C enter of Stamford for the last 15 years.\n\nCarolyn Rosen\nI started my ca reer as a production assistant at Montel Williams. In 2003\, I moved over to a show called the Insider\, and began to work in the NY office of both ET and The Insider. Insider was cancelled many years ago and I'll be at ET 20 years in August. I am one of 3 producers out of the NY office of ET \, and book all stories coming out of NY. It entails booking them\, writing questions and content for the interview\, and following it all through air .\n\nRuth Hendel\, Theater Producer\nRuth Hendel is an active theater pro ducer on Broadway\, off-Broadway\, US regionals\, and in London. She is pa rticularly passionate about musicals and plays that explore Jewish content (PARADE) and social justice themes (FELA!) and totally unrelated to theat er\, she enjoys weaving talliot.\n\nElizabeth Ehrlich\, a writer\, has wor ked in journalism and communications. She has published nonfiction\, ficti on\, and poetry\, and is now studying Midrash at JTS.\n\nErica Strongin\nA n art curator in New York City for 15 years working at the Guggenheim Muse um\, Neue Galerie\, the Lauder Family Private Art Collection and the Estee Lauder Corporate Art Collection. When her daughter Chloe was born\, Erica decided to stay home for a few years and had every intention of going bac k into the art world. An opportunity teaching at Westchester Day School pr esented itself so she took it thinking it would be temporary. Ten years an d a 2nd graduate degree later she is still there!\n\nLauren Sholder\, Busi ness Development\, Investment Firm\nLauren Sholder raises money and develo ps relationships with the prospects and clients of Winton Capital\, a Lond on-based hedge fund. She started her 20-year career in quantitative tradin g and research before transitioning to systematic-driven investment firms. Lauren graduated from the Management and Technology dual degree program a t the University of Pennsylvania.\n\nAllison Dubrow\nAllison Dubrow is a p artner in Caldwell\, a retained executive search firm. As a core member of the firm’s Financial Services and Insurance practices\, Allison focuses on the recruitment of senior business and functional leaders across the C -suite and boardroom in the insurance industry.\n\nBarbara Richter\nWriter \, ghostwriter\, translator\, and podcast host Barbara Basbanes Richter is a 20-year veteran of the publishing world and founder of two writing comp anies. Some links to Barbara's work are here writing4immortality | Instagr am | Linktree and here: Writing Samples | In Ink Ghostwriting\n\nGali Lodi sh\, MD/MPH\, Physician\nI have been working for 20+ years as a general me dicine doctor\, managing conditions such as high blood pressure and diabet es. The most rewarding part of my job is connecting with people who have t hese\, and other\, medical issues\, and trying to help them improve their physical health.\n\nRebecca Baron\, Corporate Lawyer\nRebecca graduated fr om Georgetown Law School in 2001 and started her career as a Mergers &\ ; Acquisitions and Private Equity attorney for one of New York’s largest law firms. In 2008 she pivoted to working in-house\, first as general cou nsel of an international spa management company and subsequently as associ ate general counsel of a distressed debt trading firm\, Seaport Global\, w here she is currently employed. Her day-to-day responsibilities include th e drafting and negotiation of the firm’s general contracts\, the settlem ent of private equity and trade claims trades and addressing general corpo rate governance matters.\n\nRisa Seelenfreund\, Human Resources Consultant \nRisa is an HR Consultant who specializes in Learning and Development and Organizational Development (i.e.\, executive coaching\, designing /facili tating workshops\, creating onboarding programs\, designing organizational assessments\, etc.). She worked for many years on HR Teams in the publish ing\, information services\, and pharmaceutical industries and now has her own practice\, elevating the leaders and staff of both for-profit and not -for profit clients.\n\nEliana Tretiak\, International Tax Lawyer\nBegan w orking on Capitol Hill. After law school worked for the IRS as an attorney . Worked as an in house attorney specializing in international tax at GE\, then as a managing director at PwC.\nI graduated with a degree in Archite cture &\; Urban Planning. Took a job in retail with Macys Executive Tra ining Program to pay the bills and loans and found that I liked brand mark eting and strategic planning - and build my career around that - all throu gh work positions. I received a certificate in digital marketing from NYU when that became important to land a digital marketing job at a startup. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /05/WJS-Sisterhood-Women-1.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2083@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T101500 DTSTAMP:20240310T155446Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/simple-soulful-26/ SUMMARY:Simple & Soulful DESCRIPTION:Let your spirit soar as we journey through an abbreviated Shabb at morning service. This 90-minuteservice includes group prayer and singin g accompanied by instruments\, silence for personal reflection and an inte ractive exploration and interpretation of the week’s Torah portion. Freq uent comments and questions encourage us to reflect on ourselves and find personal meaning in age-old prayers. We especially welcome those with chil dren in the 3rd grade and older to attend as a family. Join the rest of th e WJC community for a concluding activity together\, Kiddush and time to s chmooze ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2017 /11/WJC-SimpleAndSoulful.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2156@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240623T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240623T113000 DTSTAMP:20240511T200630Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/project-ezra-luncheon-3/ SUMMARY:Project Ezra Luncheon DESCRIPTION: Sincere thanks to our WJC donors for making the Project Ezra P assover Funds Drive such a success. Your generosity enabled us to exceed o ur goal! Todah Rabah.\n\n\n\nOn June 23\, WJC will host the Project Ezra L uncheon. The Luncheon is a Jewish Peoplehood event where the WJC community welcomes elders from Project Ezra on the Lower East Side. The elders will join us for a day of community\, including music\, dancing\, singing\, sc hmoozing\, and a beautiful kosher lunch served by our volunteers.\n\nThe h elp and enthusiasm of our wonderful WJC Community is what makes this event so special. Please volunteer for one or more of the shifts below to welco me\, schmooze\, set up\, serve\, and/ or clean up. You will enjoy the day as much as our guests!\nVOLUNTEER SHIFTS:\n1ST SHIFT\, 9am to 11am: clean kitchen\; prepare food trolleys\; set tables\; set up coffee station\; war m up food.\n2ND SHIFT\, 11am to 1pm: meet and escort elders from bus to ba throoms and gymnasium\; plate and serve food\; socialize with elders.\n3RD SHIFT\, 1pm to 2:30pm: serve food\; socialize with elders\; escort elders back to buses\; clean up.\n\nTo volunteer\, to help or for questions plea se email Cheryl Natbony at cnatbony@gmail.com. We hope tosee you on June 2 3rd! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/WJC-ProjectEzraLuncheon.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2139@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240623T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240623T150000 DTSTAMP:20240503T144935Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/joy-club-personal-stories-from-israel- post-october-7th/ SUMMARY:JOY Club: Personal Stories From Israel ~ Post October 7th DESCRIPTION:Many of our congregants\, as well as clergy\, have supported wo rk in Israel before and during the Post-October 7th period. We are pleased to have two of them speak to us on Sunday\, June 23. Between them\, Saren e Shanus and Harold Treiber have been to Israel four times since October 7 th\, each trip with the purpose of assessing the need for\, and the facili tating the distribution of much needed emergency funds. They are also in r egular contact with organizations on the ground in these difficult times. Please join us as they share some stories about efforts in Israel and the efforts being made for “the day after” as well as responding to the ex isting crisis. This program is open to all WJC Congregants. Please RSVP: h ttps://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/joy-club-israel-stories.html\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /04/WJC-JOY-StoriesIsrael.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1897@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240627T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240627T110000 DTSTAMP:20230908T022414Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/cooking-for-hope-33/ SUMMARY:Cooking for Hope DESCRIPTION:Please help by preparing meals to help feed 120 individuals who eat at HOPE Soup Kitchen in New Rochelle. The request is for lasagna made with meat or plant based meat\, veggies and dessert. Any or all is greatl y appreciated.\nDrop off is at 35 Forest Park Avenue in Larchmont on Thurs day\, June 27\, between 9:00-11:00am. If you are not available during that time\, please call 914-400-8577 or 914-980-8853. RSVP: sklevy8@gmail.com\ n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /12/WJC-CookingforHope.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2142@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240630T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240630T160000 DTSTAMP:20240528T160200Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/golden-israeli-dances/ SUMMARY:Golden Israeli Dances DESCRIPTION:Please join us in the Activity Center on Sunday June 30\, 2024 from 4:00 to 7:00pm for a session of "golden Israeli dances" led by world- renowned choreographer Shmulik Gov-Ari. This is a chance to dance the danc es you may have learned years ago at summer camp or in Israel.\n\nFee is $ 20 per person\, payable at the door\, or by Venmo in advance to Karell@cce sworld.com.\n\nRSVP appreciated\, to Linda Alpert at Lalpertesq@aol.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /05/WJC-GoldenDancing.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2169@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240706T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240706T110000 DTSTAMP:20240627T211436Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-177/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Our first summer Shabbat together!  Let’s celebrate!  Child ren along with their grown up are invited to join us for our Torah for Tot s service.  We will sing our favorite Shabbat songs\, march with the Tora h and enjoy learning about Shabbat.  This program is geared towards ECC a ge children through Kindergarten.   ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2170@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240706T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240706T110000 DTSTAMP:20240627T205908Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-service/ SUMMARY:Youth Service DESCRIPTION:Join us Shabbat morning for Youth Services at WJC.  After our Tefillot\, we will have a discussion together on the Torah portion for thi s Shabbat followed by some fun active games.  We will join the congregati on in the sanctuary for the conclusion of services.  Make sure to check o ur weekly Shabbat newsletter for a personal message from our Youth Service s leader.  This program is geared towards children in 1st grade through 6 th grade.  \n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2171@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240713T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240713T110000 DTSTAMP:20240627T210409Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-service-2/ SUMMARY:Youth Service DESCRIPTION:Children in grades 1st – 6th are invited on Shabbat morning t o join one another for an age-appropriate service and discussion on the To rah portion.  We will also have lots of discussions together on the Torah portion and conclude our service with a fun game! Make sure to check our weekly Shabbat newsletter for a personal message from our Youth Services l eader.   ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2179@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240713T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240713T110000 DTSTAMP:20240627T211505Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-178/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:What do you like about Shabbat?  Is it challah\, candlesticks or grape juice? We invite children along with their grown up to tell us wh at they love about Shabbat at our weekly Torah for Tots service.  We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendship and enjoy learning about Shabba t.  This program is geared towards ECC age children through Kindergarten.     ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2164@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240716T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240716T091500 DTSTAMP:20240628T151548Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/babies-bagels-19/ SUMMARY:Babies & Bagels DESCRIPTION:Parents of Newborn to 12 months old\, join us in a warm and lov ing environment for group play\, exploration\, and music. Free and open to families with babies newborn to 12 months old. Parent must attend with th e child. Parents join us for coffee and conversation. Make new friends in your community!\nTuesday from 9:15-10:15am\n\nRegister here: https://wjcen ter.shulcloud.com/form/ECC-Babies-and-Bagels.html ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /06/95df3ecb7d1279c8f29554a16acccd5bc885cad4.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2161@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T194500 DTSTAMP:20240627T161401Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/brotherhood-lets-get-social-2/ SUMMARY:Brotherhood: Let's Get Social DESCRIPTION:Come meet new friends and old friends at the Brotherhood Social in the courtyard behind the Activity Center. Plan for drinks and finger f oods while you show off your skills with games like corn hole\, beer pong/ ping pong\, and pop a shot. $36 per person\n\nRSVP NOW: https://wjcenter. shulcloud.com/form/brotherhood-lets-get-social.html ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /06/Brotherhood-Social.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2172@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T110000 DTSTAMP:20240627T210503Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-service-3/ SUMMARY:Youth Service DESCRIPTION:Join us Shabbat morning for Youth Services at WJC.  After our Tefillot\, we will have a discussion together on the Torah portion for thi s Shabbat followed by some fun active games.  We will join the congregati on in the sanctuary for the conclusion of services.  Make sure to check o ur weekly Shabbat newsletter for a personal message from our Youth Service s leader.  This program is geared towards children in 1st grade through 6 th grade.   ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2180@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T110000 DTSTAMP:20240627T211541Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-179/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Shabbat is here!  We are so glad Shabbat is here!  Children a long with their grown up are invited to join us for our Torah for Tots ser vice.  We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendship and enjoy learni ng about Shabbat.  This program is geared towards ECC age children throug h Kindergarten.    ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2138@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240721T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240721T150000 DTSTAMP:20240503T144935Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/joy-club-advancing-the-science-the-lat est-in-alzheimers-and-dementia-research/ SUMMARY:JOY Club: Advancing the Science: The Latest in Alzheimer’s and De mentia Research DESCRIPTION:Alzheimer’s Association\, VP Meg Boyce\, will discuss the lan dscape of Alzheimer’s and dementia science\; highlight the importance of early detection and diagnosis\; review the latest advances in clinical tr ials\, treatments and lifestyle interventions\; how to get involved in res earch studies.\nThis program is open to all WJC Congregants. Please RSVP: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/joy-club-advancing-science.html\n  ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /04/WJC-JOY-Alzheimers.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1898@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T110000 DTSTAMP:20230908T022504Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/cooking-for-hope-34/ SUMMARY:Cooking for Hope DESCRIPTION:Please help by preparing meals to help feed 120 individuals who eat at HOPE Soup Kitchen in New Rochelle. The request is for lasagna made with meat or plant based meat\, veggies and dessert. Any or all is greatl y appreciated.\nDrop off is at 35 Forest Park Avenue in Larchmont on Thurs day\, July 25\, between 9:00-11:00am. If you are not available during that time\, please call 914-400-8577 or 914-980-8853. RSVP: sklevy8@gmail.com\ n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /12/WJC-CookingforHope.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2204@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240726T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240726T191500 DTSTAMP:20240715T144646Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shabbat-dinner-conversation-with-p24-i srael/ SUMMARY:Shabbat Dinner & Conversation with P24 Israel DESCRIPTION:In January 2024\, a group from WJC traveled to Israel to volunt eer and show our support .  We prepared food for soldiers\, visited wound ed soldiers in the hospital\, met with families of hostages\, and toured t he devastated kibbutzim and site of the Nova music festival.  We also had the opportunity to meet with the founders of P24.  This is an amazing or ganization working with residents of the kibbutzim that were attacked. The number 24 reflects the number of areas attacked.\n\nBelow is a link to th eir web site which explains their efforts.\n\nhttps://www.project24israel. org/\n\nFrom July 26-31\, P24 is bringing a group of cyclists to Westchest er.  They have a detailed schedule of activities including group rides on the Bronx River Parkway. If you are interested\, you can join them! And\, if you wish to help raise the necessary funds\, a QR code is included in the flyer for the group rides.\n\nOn Friday evening\, July 26\, we will ho st Shabbat dinner at WJC\, and we would love for you to join us\, meet all of them\, hear their stories\, and show them our support. So please join us for dinner and meaningful conversation. Below please find a link to RSV P!\n\nhttps://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/shabbat-dinner-p24-israel.html ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /07/WJC-Porject24-Dinner.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2173@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T110000 DTSTAMP:20240627T210546Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-service-4/ SUMMARY:Youth Service DESCRIPTION:Children in grades 1st – 6th are invited on Shabbat morning t o join one another for an age-appropriate service and discussion on the To rah portion.  We will also have lots of discussions together on the Torah portion and conclude our service with a fun game! Make sure to check our weekly Shabbat newsletter for a personal message from our Youth Services l eader.   ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2181@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T110000 DTSTAMP:20240627T211613Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-180/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:It’s Shabbat and time to join friends at WJC!    Children a long with their grown up are invited to join us for our Torah for Tots ser vice.  We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendship and enjoy learni ng about Shabbat.  This program is geared towards ECC age children throug h Kindergarten.  \n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2205@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240728T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240728T093000 DTSTAMP:20240715T150403Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/westchester-community-solidarity-cycle / SUMMARY:Westchester Community Solidarity Cycle DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /07/P24-BRP-Flyer-1.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1899@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20240801 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20240821 DTSTAMP:20230908T022649Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/cooking-for-hope-35/ SUMMARY:Cooking for Hope DESCRIPTION:Please help HOPE Soup Kitchen between Aug 1-20 by donating the cost of meals. Donations can be made at www.hopecommunityservices.org. Ple ase notate that donation is made for WJC Suggested donation $25 per meal. Any questions\, please contact sklevy8@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /12/WJC-CookingforHope.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2174@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T110000 DTSTAMP:20240627T210650Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-service-5/ SUMMARY:Youth Service DESCRIPTION:Join us Shabbat morning for Youth Services at WJC.  After our Tefillot\, we will have a discussion together on the Torah portion for thi s Shabbat followed by some fun active games.  We will join the congregati on in the sanctuary for the conclusion of services.  Make sure to check o ur weekly Shabbat newsletter for a personal message from our Youth Service s leader.  This program is geared towards children in 1st grade through 6 th grade.   ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2182@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T110000 DTSTAMP:20240627T211708Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-181/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:What do you like about Shabbat?  Is it challah\, candlesticks or grape juice? We invite children along with their grown up to tell us wh at they love about Shabbat at our weekly Torah for Tots service.  We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendship and enjoy learning about Shabba t.  This program is geared towards ECC age children through Kindergarten.     ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2192@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240804T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240804T121500 DTSTAMP:20240711T193641Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/ujas-family-mitzvah-event/ SUMMARY:UJA's Family Mitzvah Event DESCRIPTION:A FAMILY MITZVAH EVENT\n\nSunday\, August 4\, 2024 • 11:00 am - 12:15 pm\nTwo Locations: See below\n\nEvery child deserves a shot at su ccess\, and a new school year should be a fresh start no matter a child's background or level of family income. Yet many children from underserved communities start school without the basic supplies they need: paper\, pen cils\, binders\, and notebooks. You can help by donating and packing backp acks!\n\nUJA Westchester is working with Supplies for Success to ensure th at each child has the tools to succeed in the classroom. This fundraiser and packing event will support our Annual Back to School Drive. Backpacks will be donated to UJA partners — Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) and Hope Community Services.\n\nParents\, children\, and grandparen ts are all welcome!\n\nPlease register for the packing event and purchase as many backpacks as you can.\n\nREGISTER NOW ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /06/WJC-SuppliesSuccess-UJA.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2165@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240805T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240805T190000 DTSTAMP:20240626T044721Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sisterhood-rosh-chodesh-flower-mandala -making/ SUMMARY:Sisterhood Rosh Chodesh Flower Mandala Making DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Rosh Chodesh with Sisterhood! Come together in creati vity to design mandalas made from\nflower petals. A refreshing way to enjo y summer together. Email thewjcsisterhood@gmail.com to\nreserve your space ! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /06/SisterhoodRoshhodesh-pdf.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2175@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T110000 DTSTAMP:20240627T210753Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-service-6/ SUMMARY:Youth Service DESCRIPTION:Children in grades 1st – 6th are invited on Shabbat morning t o join one another for an age-appropriate service and discussion on the To rah portion.  We will also have lots of discussions together on the Torah portion and conclude our service with a fun game! Make sure to check our weekly Shabbat newsletter for a personal message from our Youth Services l eader.   ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2183@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T110000 DTSTAMP:20240627T211738Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-182/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Tkiya Shabbat!  Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for our Torah for Tots service led by Tkiya.  W e will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendship and enjoy learning about Shabbat.  This program is geared towards ECC age children through Kinderg arten.  \n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2212@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20240812 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20240814 DTSTAMP:20240805T141222Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/tisha-bav-3/ SUMMARY:Tisha B’Av DESCRIPTION:Monday evening\, August 12:\nCongregational Ma’ariv and Tisha B’Av services will be 7:45 to 9:15pm.\nPlease join us in the Chapel for a soulful and meaningful Tisha B'Av service.\nIt is a day of mourning to commemorate the destruction of both Temples and\nthe anniversary of other tragedies that the Jews have faced. The Book of Eicha will be chanted by S eth Schafler\, Jennifer Tobenstein\, Hazzan Ellen Arad\, Dina Nelson\, and Randy Heller along with responsive readings and prayers.\n\n\nTuesday\, A ugust 13:\nMorning minyan for Tisha B'av-7:00-7:45am\nMincha for Tisha B'a v 1:45-2:15pm\nThere is no 7:30pm evening minyan.\nFast ends at 8:31pm ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /08/WJC-TishaBav-GEN.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2176@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240817T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240817T110000 DTSTAMP:20240627T210845Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-service-7/ SUMMARY:Youth Service DESCRIPTION:Join us Shabbat morning for Youth Services at WJC.  After our Tefillot\, we will have a discussion together on the Torah portion for thi s Shabbat followed by some fun active games.  We will join the congregati on in the sanctuary for the conclusion of services.  Make sure to check o ur weekly Shabbat newsletter for a personal message from our Youth Service s leader.  This program is geared towards children in 1st grade through 6 th grade.   ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2184@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240817T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240817T110000 DTSTAMP:20240627T211903Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-183/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Shabbat is here!  We are so glad Shabbat is here!  Children a long with their grown up are invited to join us for our Torah for Tots ser vice led by Tkiya.  We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendship and enjoy learning about Shabbat.  This program is geared towards ECC age ch ildren through Kindergarten.   \n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2177@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T110000 DTSTAMP:20240627T211025Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-service-8/ SUMMARY:Youth Service DESCRIPTION:Children in grades 1st – 6th are invited on Shabbat morning t o join one another for an age-appropriate service and discussion on the To rah portion.  We will also have lots of discussions together on the Torah portion and conclude our service with a fun game! Make sure to check our weekly Shabbat newsletter for a personal message from our Youth Services l eader.   ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2186@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T110000 DTSTAMP:20240627T212008Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-185/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate Shabbat with leaders from Tkiya!  Chil dren along with their grown up are invited to join us for our Torah for To ts service.  We will sing our favorite Shabbat songs\, listen to some of our favorite Shabbat stories and march with the Torah.  This program is g eared towards ECC age children through Kindergarten.  \n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2178@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240831T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240831T110000 DTSTAMP:20240627T211101Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-service-9/ SUMMARY:Youth Service DESCRIPTION:Join us Shabbat morning for Youth Services at WJC.  After our Tefillot\, we will have a discussion together on the Torah portion for thi s Shabbat followed by some fun active games.  We will join the congregati on in the sanctuary for the conclusion of services.  Make sure to check o ur weekly Shabbat newsletter for a personal message from our Youth Service s leader.  This program is geared towards children in 1st grade through 6 th grade.  \n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2185@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240831T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240831T110000 DTSTAMP:20240627T211944Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-184/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Our final Shabbat together before we all go back to school!  C ome share what you loved about your summer!  Children along with their gr own up are invited to join us for our Torah for Tots service.  We will si ng our favorite Shabbat songs\, march with the Torah and enjoy learning ab out Shabbat.  This program is geared towards ECC age children through Kin dergarten.  \n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2207@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T194500 DTSTAMP:20240729T193945Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/an-evening-with-rabbi-ed-rosenthal/ SUMMARY:An Evening with Rabbi Ed Rosenthal DESCRIPTION:Meet Rabbi Ed Rosenthal\, Founder and CEO of Repair the Sea (Ti kkun HaYam). Rabbi Ed will talk about the organization of his mission - t o share the spiritual wonders of water and the Sea from a Jewish perspect ive\, promote interfaith harmony and cooperation\, and raise awareness and encourage action to address the many threats facing the aquatic environm ent.\n\nThis inspiring evening comes in advance of Reverse Tashlich\, whic h the WJC will participate in again at the end of September.\n\nThe event will take place in the Activity Center at 7:45 pm on Thursday\, 9/5. Drink s and light refreshments to be provided by Ian and Jennifer Winters.\n\nRS VP NOW: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/rabbi-ed-rosenthal-september-5 .html ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /07/rabbiedrosenthal-pdf.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2276@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T110000 DTSTAMP:20240813T135034Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-186/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Let’s welcome everyone back to school this Shabbat with frien ds and family at our Torah for Tots service! Children along with their gro wn up are invited to celebrate the coming school year and share what they love about Shabbat. We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendship and enjoy learning about Shabbat.  This program is geared towards ECC age chi ldren through Kindergarten. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2280@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T110000 DTSTAMP:20240813T135225Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-175/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join us Shabbat morning for Youth Services at WJC.  After our Tefillot\, we will have a discussion together on the Torah portion for thi s Shabbat followed by some fun active games. We will join the congregation in the sanctuary for the conclusion of services. Make sure to check our w eekly Shabbat newsletter for a personal message from our Youth Services le ader. This program is geared towards children in 1st grade through 6th gra de. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2202@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240908T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240908T160000 DTSTAMP:20240712T005223Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/golden-dances-of-israel/ SUMMARY:Golden Dances of Israel DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Sunday September 8\, 2024 from 4 pm to 7 pm a s Shmulik Gov Ari leads another Israeli dance session of the "Golden Danc es" of yesteryear. This is a great opportunity to dance those older dance s which you may have learned in your youth\, or which you would like to ad d to your repertoire. No experience necessary\, $20 fee includes light re freshments. For further information please contact Linda Alpert at lalper tesq@gmail.com. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /07/WJC-GoldenDancing.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2295@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T194500 DTSTAMP:20240815T015755Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/israeli-movie-night/ SUMMARY:Israeli Movie Night DESCRIPTION:For details\, please check out the WJC weekly emails. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /01/WJC-IsraeliMovieNight.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2300@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T074500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T074500 DTSTAMP:20240822T015738Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/parents-of-teens-cocktail-party/ SUMMARY:Parents (Of Teens) Cocktail Party DESCRIPTION:Parents\, meet the new teen and young adult engagement manager! Come meet Jess Berger\, the new Teen Engagement Manager\, for drinks\, li ght bites\, and dessert on Wednesday\, September 11\, at 7:45pm. Feel free to come at 7:30 to join WJC Ma'ariv services. Free to attend\, but please RSVP in advance: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/parents-of-teens-coc ktail-party.html ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /08/WJC-TeenParentsCocktailParty.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2303@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T194500 DTSTAMP:20240830T162114Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/a-continued-conversation-with-marc-sch ulman-about-the-challenges-facing-israel/ SUMMARY:A Continued Conversation with Marc Schulman About The Challenges Fa cing Israel DESCRIPTION:A continued conversation moderated by Seth Schafler from April' s Beyond the Bimah with Marc Schulman about the Gaza War and other challen ges facing Israel\nAbout Marc Schulman\nMarc first made Aliyah in 1975 and subsequently served as an officer in the IDF. Since then\, he has lived i n both Israel and the US. For the past 13 years\, Marc has resided in Tel Aviv\, where he has worked as a columnist for Newsweek\, the editor of Tel Aviv Diary\, a frequent contributor on i24News\, and the editor of Histor ycentral.com. Marc holds both a BA and an MA from Columbia. He and his fam ily are former members of WJC. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /08/WJC-Marc-Schulman.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2301@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T200000 DTSTAMP:20240905T153520Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/westchester-teen-collab-pizza-pitch-ni ght/ SUMMARY:Westchester Teen Collab: Pizza & Pitch Night DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\nTeens and their adults are welcome to attend pitch nigh t in person or over Zoom to find out what our local clergy and educators w ill be teaching in the Teen Collab modules this year! Don’t miss out!\n\ nThe Zoom link will be sent to participants who RSVP to attend online the day before the event.\n\nTeen Collab is a dynamic educational experience f or 8th–12th graders who are interested in deepening their Jewish identit y\, taking their Jewish education to the next level\, and meeting other Je wish teens! Three modules with 6–8 sessions each will be offered through out the year. Classes will meet on Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:00 PM.\n\nJCC of Mid-Westchester: 999 Wilmot Rd\, Scarsdale\, NY 10583\n\n\nRSVP is requ ired: https://jccmw.org/event/pitch-night/\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \;\n\n\n\n\n\ n...\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /08/WJC-TeenCollabPizza.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2267@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T173000 DTSTAMP:20240815T190427Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/preschool-family-shabbat-service-6/ SUMMARY:Preschool Family Shabbat Service DESCRIPTION:5:30pm-6:00pm: Preschool Family Shabbat Service\nThese services are specially designed for families with young children\, creating a warm and welcoming space where little ones can connect with their heritage in a fun and engaging way. If you're looking for a way to introduce your pres chooler to the beauty and joy of Shabbat\, step into the welcoming embrace of a Family Shabbat Service. You might just discover a new favorite famil y tradition in the making!\n\n6:00pm-7:00pm: Community Shabbat Dinner \nT he entire WJC community is invited to join us for a Shabbat dinner.  $25 per adult and $15 per child with a family max of $80\nRSVP NOW: https://wj center.shulcloud.com/form/rhythm-ruach-september-13.html\n\n7:00pm-8:00pm: Rhythm &\; Ruach\nMake WJC your home on Friday night. Join us this ser vice to welcome Shabbat\, reflect on the week\, and connect with God and w ith each other. Learn new melodies and sing your old favorites\, accompani ed by our volunteer music ensemble.\n\n7:00pm-8:00pm: Traditional Service\ n\n8:00-9:00pm: Zibby Owens "On Being Jewish Now" LEARN MORE\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /11/WJC-ECCShabbat.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2268@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T180000 DTSTAMP:20240815T190425Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/community-shabbat-dinner-14/ SUMMARY:Community Shabbat Dinner DESCRIPTION:5:30pm-6:00pm: Preschool Family Shabbat Service\nThese services are specially designed for families with young children\, creating a warm and welcoming space where little ones can connect with their heritage in a fun and engaging way. If you're looking for a way to introduce your pres chooler to the beauty and joy of Shabbat\, step into the welcoming embrace of a Family Shabbat Service. You might just discover a new favorite famil y tradition in the making!\n\n6:00pm-7:00pm: Community Shabbat Dinner \nT he entire WJC community is invited to join us for a Shabbat dinner. $25 pe r adult and $15 per child with a family max of $80\nRSVP NOW: https://wjce nter.shulcloud.com/form/rhythm-ruach-september-13.html\n\n7:00pm-8:00pm: R hythm &\; Ruach\nMake WJC your home on Friday night. Join us this servi ce to welcome Shabbat\, reflect on the week\, and connect with God and wit h each other. Learn new melodies and sing your old favorites\, accompanied by our volunteer music ensemble.\n\n7:00pm-8:00pm: Traditional Service\n\ n8:00-9:00pm: Zibby Owens "On Being Jewish Now" LEARN MORE\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/WJC-CommunityShabbatDinner.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2266@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T190000 DTSTAMP:20240815T190420Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rhythm-ruach-36/ SUMMARY:Rhythm & Ruach DESCRIPTION:5:30pm-6:00pm: Preschool Family Shabbat Service\nThese services are specially designed for families with young children\, creating a warm and welcoming space where little ones can connect with their heritage in a fun and engaging way. If you're looking for a way to introduce your pres chooler to the beauty and joy of Shabbat\, step into the welcoming embrace of a Family Shabbat Service. You might just discover a new favorite famil y tradition in the making!\n\n6:00pm-7:00pm: Community Shabbat Dinner \nT he entire WJC community is invited to join us for a Shabbat dinner. $25 pe r adult and $15 per child with a family max of $80\nRSVP NOW: https://wjce nter.shulcloud.com/form/rhythm-ruach-september-13.html\n\n7:00pm-8:00pm: R hythm &\; Ruach\nMake WJC your home on Friday night. Join us this servi ce to welcome Shabbat\, reflect on the week\, and connect with God and wit h each other. Learn new melodies and sing your old favorites\, accompanied by our volunteer music ensemble.\n\n7:00pm-8:00pm: Traditional Service\n\ n8:00-9:00pm: Zibby Owens "On Being Jewish Now" LEARN MORE\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /08/WJC-RhythmRuach.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2275@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T200000 DTSTAMP:20240906T200854Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/zibby-owens-on-being-jewish-now/ SUMMARY:Zibby Owens "On Being Jewish Now" DESCRIPTION:This event follows our Community Shabbat Dinner and Rhythm & \; Ruach service.\n\nEditor Zibby Owens along with a few of the contributo rs to "On Being Jewish Now" join us to discuss their work.\n\nOn October 7 th\, 2023\, Jews in Israel were attacked in the largest pogrom since the H olocaust. But Jews everywhere felt it and came together to process and to speak out in ways they never had before\, like the contributors to this co llection. More than sixty notable Jewish authors speak to their lifetimes of Jewish joy\, celebration\, laughter\, food\, trauma\, loss\, love\, fam ily\, neuroses\, and fun\, and the common threads that course through the Jewish people: resilience and humor. Contributors include Mark Feuerstein\ , Jill Zarin\, Rabbi Steve Leder\, Amy Ephron\, Lisa Barr\, Rebecca Minkof f\, Annabelle Gurwitch\, Jenny Mollen\, Nicola Kraus\, Caroline Leavitt\, and many more. On Being Jewish Now is edited by bestselling author\, podca ster\, bookstore owner\, and media company CEO Zibby Owens.\n\nNever again .\n\nAll profits from the sale of the e-book\, audiobook\, and paperback w ill be donated to Artists Against Antisemitism\, a group founded by Jewish authors in the aftermath of October 7th\, dedicated to fighting the sprea d of antisemitism.\n\nBooks will be available for preorder at the event an d are for sale here: https://zibbymedia.com/products/on-being-jewish-now\n Zibby will be joined by contributors Alix Strauss\, Rabbi Rebecca Keren Ja blonski\, and Barri Leiner Grant\n\nAlix Strauss is a trend\, culture\, an d lifestyle journalist\; an award-winning\, four-time published author\; a speaker\; and a frequent contributor to The New York Times. She has been a featured lifestyle\, travel\, and trend writer on national morning and t alk shows\, including on ABC\, CBS\, CNN\, and the Today show. Her books i nclude The Joy of Funerals\, Based Upon Availability\, and Death Becomes T hem: Unearthing the Suicides of the Brilliant\, the Famous &\; the Noto rious. She is also the editor of Have I Got a Guy for You\, an anthology o f mother-coordinated dating horror stories. Her work has been optioned for several TV and film projects. The Joy of Funerals is in early development with A24 for series adaptation. Alix lectures extensively and has been a keynote speaker\, moderator\, or panelist at more than two hundred confere nces\, symposiums\, seminars\, and summits. She lives in New York.\n\nBarr i Leiner Grant is a well-respected grief specialist\, author\, founder\, a nd Chief Grief Officer® of The Memory Circle: for those learning to live with loss. As coach\, educator\, and advocate\, she holds transformative g atherings and workshops to explore grief tending tools and techniques that foster community\, hope\, and healing. Her work has been featured in The Washington Post\, Psychology Today\, and Maria Shriver’s The Sunday Pape r\, among others. Her mother\, Ellen\, died suddenly in 1993. Her dad\, Ne il\, lives with dementia. She honors them in this work. She lives with her two children\, Emma and Quinn\; her husband\, Alex\; and their pup\, Bean \, in New York.\n\nRebecca Keren Eisenstadt Jablonski is a rabbi\, author \, and private educator. She obtained semicha from Mesifta Adas Wolkowisk in New York and graduated with honors from NYU’s Tisch School of the Art s. She has spent more than fif- teen years as an on-demand Jewish life con cierge. Rebecca’s debut memoir\, Confessions of a Female Rabbi: Relevant Religion in an On-Demand World\, was published in August 2024. She works with various synagogues and families all over the world and officiates wed dings\, bar and bat mitzvahs\, funerals\, baby namings\, bespoke holiday g atherings\, and other Jewish life cycle events. She serves on the board of Building Together: Building Relationships Between Palestinians and Israel is\, and is involved in many other charities. She resides in New York City with her husband\, Ben\, and their Shih-Poo\, Scout. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /08/WJC-OnBeingJewish.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2236@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T100000 DTSTAMP:20240811T233434Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shabbat-yoga-31/ SUMMARY:Shabbat Yoga DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to reunite to deepen our understanding of Jewis h spirituality through the practice of yoga. Please welcome Shari Balaish and returning instructor\, Robin Wald\, as they lead us in inspiring infus ions of Jewish wisdom\, yoga and movement\, meditation and relaxation.\n\n All are welcome! Whether you are a beginner or an experienced yogi\, pleas e join us. Please bring your own mat and water bottle. Blocks are optional . We greatly look forward to practicing yoga together again!\n\n2024-25 Sc hedule\n• September 14 led by Robin Wald\n• November 2 led by Shari Ba laish\n• November 23 led by Robin Wald\n• January 25 led by Robin Wald \n• Feb 1 led by Shari Balaish\n• March 8 led by Robin Wald\n• April 26 led by Robin Wald\n• May 3 led by Shari Balaish\n\nRobin Wald is a P rofessional Certified Coach and consulting astrologer through her business Cosmic Wisdom Coaching. She is also a certified yoga and meditation teach er and adult and teen Jewish educator. Her meaningful Jewish yoga programs integrate wisdom from Torah\, Tanach\, Kabbalah\, Pirke Avot and Mussar w ith the embodied physical and contemplative practice. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019 /09/WJC_ShabbatYoga.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2261@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T101500 DTSTAMP:20240812T161257Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shabbat-morning-101/ SUMMARY:Shabbat Morning 101 DESCRIPTION:Dive deep into the Shabbat morning service\nInterested in deepe ning your connection with the Shabbat morning service? Join us for "Shabba t Morning 101." In this service and discussion we will explore the way the Shabbat service is organized and how the siddur (prayer book) guides us t hrough the service. We will learn what the words of the prayers mean and i dentify personal connections to the liturgy. We will also practice the tra ditional Shabbat melodies so that we can participate with confidence in th e WJC sanctuary.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /08/WJC-ShabbatMorning-1.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2277@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T110000 DTSTAMP:20240813T135054Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-187/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Tkiya is here to lead Torah for Tots! Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for our Torah for Tots service. We will s ing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendship and enjoy learning about Shabbat. This program is geared towards ECC age children through Kindergarten. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2281@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T110000 DTSTAMP:20240813T135244Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-176/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Children in grades 1st – 6th are invited on Shabbat morning t o join one another for an age-appropriate service and discussion on the To rah portion. We will also have lots of discussions together on the Torah p ortion and conclude our service with a fun game! Make sure to check our we ekly Shabbat newsletter for a personal message from our Youth Services lea der. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2315@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T100000 DTSTAMP:20240906T020742Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-abo ut-7/ SUMMARY:Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About... DESCRIPTION:Embark on a learning journey with WJC’s revitalized Adult Edu cation program. Each month\, we’ll delve into thought-provoking themes a nd explore specific topics in these Sunday morning sessions\, conveniently coinciding with Religious School. We invite everyone to join us on this p ath of discovery… And\, of course\, no Jewish learning would be complete without some bagels and truly good coffee (really!). So\, come with an ap petite for knowledge and a craving for a good cup of joe­­—we’ll sat isfy both. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /09/WJC-EverythingYouWantedtoKnow.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2260@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T153000 DTSTAMP:20240812T141530Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/prayer-what-does-it-matter/ SUMMARY:Prayer: What Does it Matter? DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Communities in Learning Zoom Study Session with c ommunities in Jerusalem\, Westchester\, East Windsor\, and Seatte. We'll g ather virtually for a lecture on the practice of prayer.\nRSVP: https://w jcenter.shulcloud.com/form/prayer-what-does-it-matter.html\n\nThe Zoom lin k to join us will be provided upon registration.\n\nContact: Kim Lewis (on behalf of RJA) kim@wjcenter.org 19146982960\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /08/Sept-15-Flyer.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2247@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T150000 DTSTAMP:20240812T185026Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/the-j-o-y-club-klezmer-concert-long-ti me-member-celebration/ SUMMARY:The J.O.Y. Club: Klezmer Concert & Long-time Member Celebration DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, September 15\, 2024 from 3 - 7:00\nWe begin with a Kle zmer Musical Program performed by “Elijah and the Not For Prophets” in the gym. Following the concert all J.O.Y. club members are invited to the Long-time WJC members (36+ years) celebration and dinner.\n\nPlease RSVP online or call Rachael at 914-698-2960 BY September 3\, 2024. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /08/WJC-JOY-Concert.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2286@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T103000 DTSTAMP:20240815T145554Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/babies-bagels-3-2024-09-17/ SUMMARY:Babies & Bagels DESCRIPTION:Join us in a warm and loving environment for group play\, explo ration\, and music. Parent must attend with the child. Parents join us for coffee and conversation. Make new friends!\nRSVP NOW: https://wjcenter.sh ulcloud.com/form/ECC-Babies-and-Bagels.html ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /02/WJC-ECC-BabyBagels.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2299@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T190000 DTSTAMP:20240904T141757Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/book-launch-with-professor-arnold-eise n/ SUMMARY:Book Launch with Preeminent Scholar Arnold Eisen DESCRIPTION:Join us for a thought-provoking evening with Professor Arnold E isen\, one of the world's foremost authorities on American Judaism and a p reeminent scholar\, as we celebrate the launch off his new book Seeking th e Hiding God. Rabbi Annie Tucker of Temple Israel Center of White Plains w ill host. Professor Eisen will be signing books after the discussion\; cop ies will be available for sale.\n\nRegister now at jccmw.org/eisen\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /08/JCCMW-Eisen-Flyer-Final-headshot.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2298@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T101500 DTSTAMP:20240916T005133Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/simple-soulful-27/ SUMMARY:Simple & Soulful DESCRIPTION:Let your spirit soar as we journey through an abbreviated Shabb at morning service. This 90-minute service includes group prayer and singi ng accompanied by instruments\, silence for personal reflection and an int eractive exploration and interpretation of the week’s Torah portion. Fre quent comments and questions encourage us to reflect on ourselves and find personal meaning in age-old prayers. We especially welcome those with chi ldren in the 3rd grade and older to attend as a family. Join the rest of t he WJC community for a concluding activity together\, Kiddush and time to schmooze ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2017 /11/WJC-SimpleAndSoulful.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2278@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T110000 DTSTAMP:20240813T135113Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-188/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Shabbat is here! We are so glad Shabbat is here! Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for our Torah for Tots service led by Tkiya. We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendship and enjoy learning about Shabbat.  This program is geared towards ECC age children through Kindergarten. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2282@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T110000 DTSTAMP:20240813T135318Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-177/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join us Shabbat morning for Youth Services at WJC.  After our Tefillot\, we will have a discussion together on the Torah portion for thi s Shabbat followed by some fun active games. We will join the congregation in the sanctuary for the conclusion of services. Make sure to check our w eekly Shabbat newsletter for a personal message from our Youth Services le ader. This program is geared towards children in 1st grade through 6th gra de. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2245@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T100000 DTSTAMP:20240811T235628Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/purimspiel-2025-auditions/ SUMMARY:Purimspiel 2025 Auditions DESCRIPTION:Purimspiel 2025 wants you! Audition on Sunday\, September 22\, at 10:00am OR Thursday\, September 26\, at 7:45pm. We are looking to expan d our stable of actors and singers to be in sketches or the musical (inclu ding talented teens!). If you want to be involved in other ways (props\, b ackstage\, choreo\, sound)\, we need you too!\n\nIf you’re interested\, email:\nlaurenmm@gmail.com\nrachel.aronow@gmail.com\namybennettny@gmail.co m\nrjh613@aol.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /08/WJC-PurimspielAuditions.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2314@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T100000 DTSTAMP:20240906T020719Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-abo ut-6/ SUMMARY:Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About... DESCRIPTION:Embark on a learning journey with WJC’s revitalized Adult Edu cation program. Each month\, we’ll delve into thought-provoking themes a nd explore specific topics in these Sunday morning sessions\, conveniently coinciding with Religious School. We invite everyone to join us on this p ath of discovery… And\, of course\, no Jewish learning would be complete without some bagels and truly good coffee (really!). So\, come with an ap petite for knowledge and a craving for a good cup of joe­­—we’ll sat isfy both. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /09/WJC-EverythingYouWantedtoKnow.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2199@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T110000 DTSTAMP:20240712T002816Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/pj-library-story-time-and-sing-along-2 6/ SUMMARY:PJ Library Story Time and Sing Along DESCRIPTION:Please join us at WJC for our Rosh Hashanah PJ Library Story Ti me and Sing-Along. All children and their grownups are welcome to join us for stories\, music\, and movement. Together we will celebrate the comin g New Year! We will meet in the WJC Library. For more information please c ontact Aleza Kulp at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /07/WJC-PJStoryTime.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2166@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T120000 DTSTAMP:20240627T162333Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/k-2nd-grade-shofar-factory/ SUMMARY:K - 2nd grade Shofar Factory DESCRIPTION:WJC children are invited to join together for a pasta lunch and a shofar factory. Together\, we will learn how a kosher shofar is made an d everyone will get to take one home at the end of the program. $18 per ch ild\n\nRSVP NOW: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/youth-event-9-22-24.h tml ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /06/shofarfactory-pdf.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2294@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T190000 DTSTAMP:20240815T015200Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/renewal-11/ SUMMARY:Renewal DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\nEnjoy and experience the power of great music\, commu nal singing and soulful praying.\n\n\n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /08/WJC-RenewalService-REV2.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2316@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240923T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240923T183000 DTSTAMP:20240906T022404Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-teens-back-to-school-kick-off/ SUMMARY:WJC Teens: Back to School Kick-Off DESCRIPTION:Come meet Jess Berger\, the new Teen Engagement Manager\, for p izza\, ice cream\, and the first-ever Teen Intention Time Capsule.\nRSVP N OW: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/teen-back-to-school-24.html ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /09/WJC-Teens-SchoolKickOff.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2287@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T103000 DTSTAMP:20240815T145554Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/babies-bagels-3-2024-09-24/ SUMMARY:Babies & Bagels DESCRIPTION:Join us in a warm and loving environment for group play\, explo ration\, and music. Parent must attend with the child. Parents join us for coffee and conversation. Make new friends!\nRSVP NOW: https://wjcenter.sh ulcloud.com/form/ECC-Babies-and-Bagels.html ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /02/WJC-ECC-BabyBagels.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2206@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T190000 DTSTAMP:20240722T020421Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sisterhood-see-you-in-september-poolsi de-cocktail-party/ SUMMARY:Sisterhood “See You In September” Cocktails By the Pool DESCRIPTION:Join us for cocktails and conversation at the beautiful home of Laura Grill. Reconnect with old friends and enjoy meeting new ones! Emai l thewjcsisterhood@gmail.com for address. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /08/WJC-Sisterhood-CocktailsPool.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2249@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T110000 DTSTAMP:20240812T000659Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/cooking-for-hope-37/ SUMMARY:Cooking for Hope DESCRIPTION:Please help by preparing meals to help feed 120 individuals who eat at HOPE Soup Kitchen in New Rochelle. The request is for lasagna made with meat or plant based meat\, veggies and dessert. Any or all is greatl y appreciated and store bought is fine.\n\nDrop off is at 35 Forest Park A venue in Larchmont.\n\nIf you are not available during that time\, please call 914-400-8577 or 914-980-8853. RSVP: sklevy8@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /12/WJC-CookingforHope.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2246@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T194500 DTSTAMP:20240811T235648Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/purimspiel-2025-auditions-2/ SUMMARY:Purimspiel 2025 Auditions DESCRIPTION:Purimspiel 2025 wants you! Audition on Sunday\, September 22\, at 10:00am OR Thursday\, September 26\, at 7:45pm. We are looking to expan d our stable of actors and singers to be in sketches or the musical (inclu ding talented teens!). If you want to be involved in other ways (props\, b ackstage\, choreo\, sound)\, we need you too!\n\nIf you’re interested\, email:\nlaurenmm@gmail.com\nrachel.aronow@gmail.com\namybennettny@gmail.co m\nrjh613@aol.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /08/WJC-PurimspielAuditions.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2269@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T173000 DTSTAMP:20240812T221255Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/preschool-family-shabbat-service-7/ SUMMARY:Preschool Family Shabbat Service DESCRIPTION:5:30pm-6:00pm: Preschool Family Shabbat Service\nThese services are specially designed for families with young children\, creating a warm and welcoming space where little ones can connect with their heritage in a fun and engaging way. If you're looking for a way to introduce your pres chooler to the beauty and joy of Shabbat\, step into the welcoming embrace of a Family Shabbat Service. You might just discover a new favorite famil y tradition in the making!\n\n6:00pm-7:00pm: Community Shabbat Dinner \nT he entire WJC community is invited to join us for a Shabbat dinner. $25 pe r adult and $15 per child with a family max of $80\nRSVP NOW: https://wjce nter.shulcloud.com/form/rhythm-ruach-september-27.html\n\n6:15pm-7:15pm: T raditional Service\n\n7:00pm-8:00pm: Rhythm &\; Ruach\nMake WJC your ho me on Friday night. Join us this service to welcome Shabbat\, reflect on t he week\, and connect with God and with each other. Learn new melodies and sing your old favorites\, accompanied by our volunteer music ensemble.\n\ n8:00-9:00pm Gallery Opening: Postcards of Hope: Israeli Artist Zev Engelm ayer\nLearn more: https://www.wjcenter.org/events/koslowe-gallery-tour-isr aeli-artist-zev-engelmayer/\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /11/WJC-ECCShabbat.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2270@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T180000 DTSTAMP:20240815T190739Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/community-shabbat-dinner-15/ SUMMARY:Community Shabbat Dinner DESCRIPTION:5:30pm-6:00pm: Preschool Family Shabbat Service\nThese services are specially designed for families with young children\, creating a warm and welcoming space where little ones can connect with their heritage in a fun and engaging way. If you're looking for a way to introduce your pres chooler to the beauty and joy of Shabbat\, step into the welcoming embrace of a Family Shabbat Service. You might just discover a new favorite famil y tradition in the making!\n\n6:00pm-7:00pm: Community Shabbat Dinner \nT he entire WJC community is invited to join us for a Shabbat dinner. $25 pe r adult and $15 per child with a family max of $80\nRSVP NOW: https://wjce nter.shulcloud.com/form/rhythm-ruach-september-27.html\n\n6:15pm-7:15pm: T raditional Service\n\n7:00pm-8:00pm: Rhythm &\; Ruach\nMake WJC your ho me on Friday night. Join us this service to welcome Shabbat\, reflect on t he week\, and connect with God and with each other. Learn new melodies and sing your old favorites\, accompanied by our volunteer music ensemble.\n\ n8:00-9:00pm Gallery Opening: Postcards of Hope: Israeli Artist Zev Engelm ayer\nLearn more: https://www.wjcenter.org/events/koslowe-gallery-tour-isr aeli-artist-zev-engelmayer/\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/WJC-CommunityShabbatDinner.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2271@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T190000 DTSTAMP:20240812T221312Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rhythm-ruach-37/ SUMMARY:Rhythm & Ruach DESCRIPTION:5:30pm-6:00pm: Preschool Family Shabbat Service\nThese services are specially designed for families with young children\, creating a warm and welcoming space where little ones can connect with their heritage in a fun and engaging way. If you're looking for a way to introduce your pres chooler to the beauty and joy of Shabbat\, step into the welcoming embrace of a Family Shabbat Service. You might just discover a new favorite famil y tradition in the making!\n\n6:00pm-7:00pm: Community Shabbat Dinner \nT he entire WJC community is invited to join us for a Shabbat dinner. $25 pe r adult and $15 per child with a family max of $80\nRSVP NOW: https://wjce nter.shulcloud.com/form/rhythm-ruach-september-27.html\n\n6:15pm-7:15pm: T raditional Service\n\n7:00pm-8:00pm: Rhythm &\; Ruach\nMake WJC your ho me on Friday night. Join us this service to welcome Shabbat\, reflect on t he week\, and connect with God and with each other. Learn new melodies and sing your old favorites\, accompanied by our volunteer music ensemble.\n\ n8:00-9:00pm Gallery Opening: Postcards of Hope: Israeli Artist Zev Engelm ayer\nLearn more: https://www.wjcenter.org/events/koslowe-gallery-tour-isr aeli-artist-zev-engelmayer/\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /08/WJC-RhythmRuach.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2244@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T200000 DTSTAMP:20240815T190705Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/koslowe-gallery-tour-israeli-artist-ze v-engelmayer/ SUMMARY:Koslowe Gallery Tour: Israeli Artist Zev Engelmayer DESCRIPTION:Postcards of Hope: Israeli artist Zev Engelmayer\nZev Engelmaye r's postcard project is a poignant and visceral response to the harrowing events of October 7\, 2023\, in Israel. The artist\, known for his ability to transform everyday objects into powerful statements\, has utilized the humble postcard as a canvas for hope\, tribute\, and\, at times\, memoria l. Each postcard is a miniature altar\, adorned with brightly illustrated images\, symbols\, and text that collectively weave a tapestry of resilien ce and hope. Engelmayer's mastery of color and composition transforms the mundane into the extraordinary\, as he imbues each postcard with a profoun d sense of intimacy and vibrant empathy.\n\nEngelmayer’s postcards are n ot merely artistic expressions but acts of resistance. By creating these e phemeral yet enduring works\, he refuses to allow the hostages to fade int o obscurity. The project serves as a powerful reminder of the human cost o f conflict and a call for compassion and solidarity. Engelmayer’s postca rds are more than just images\; each includes a narrative testimony\, bear ing witness to a tragedy that continues to reverberate through the global collective consciousness. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /08/Zev-Engelmayers-postcard-project.jpeg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2279@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T110000 DTSTAMP:20240813T135138Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-189/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Children along with a grown up are invited to join with friends and family this Shabbat as we celebrate the upcoming New Year! Together w e will sing Shabbat songs\, march with the Torahs and share what we love a bout the upcoming holiday\, Rosh Hashanah! This program is geared towards ECC age children through Kindergarten. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2283@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T110000 DTSTAMP:20240813T135607Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-178/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Children in grades 1st – 6th are invited on Shabbat morning t o join one another for an age-appropriate service and discussion on the To rah portion. We will also have lots of discussions together on the Torah p ortion and conclude our service with a fun game! Make sure to check our we ekly Shabbat newsletter for a personal message from our Youth Services lea der. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2215@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T203000 DTSTAMP:20240916T010740Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/musical-selichot-service-4/ SUMMARY:Musical Selichot Service DESCRIPTION:We join several area synagogues for a musical introduction to t he High Holiday season at Temple Israel Center (280 Old Mamaroneck Road in White Plains).\n8:15pm: Dessert Reception\n8:30pm: Learning session with Rabbi Julia Andelman: "Hokeir Kelayot (Knower of Our Inner Depths): Selich ot in a Time of Emotional Turmoil\n9:30pm-Selichot Service\n\nRabbi Julia Andelman has served as rabbi of Congregation Shaare Zedek in Manhattan\, d irector of adult education and programming at Park Avenue Synagogue\, dire ctor of the iEngage Project at the Hartman Institute of North America and Director of Community Engagement at JTS. Julia has recorded two CDs: The B edtime Sh'ma and Pri Eitz Hadar. She was ordained by JTS in 2006. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /08/WJC-Selichot-Services2024-post.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2302@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T091500 DTSTAMP:20240830T154340Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/learn-to-sound-the-shofar-5875/ SUMMARY:Learn to Sound the Shofar DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join the Brotherhood for a shofar blowing cl ass taught by WJC's long-time shofar blower\, Stu Seltzer! If you have you r own shofar\, please bring it\, and for those who do not\, we will have o ne for you.\n\nRSVP NOW: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/brotherhood-s hofar-blowing-class.html ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /08/WJC-HH2024-Shofar.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2317@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T120000 DTSTAMP:20240906T024847Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/club-78-back-to-school-kick-off-for-7t h-8th-graders/ SUMMARY:Club 78 Back to School Kick-Off for 7th & 8th graders DESCRIPTION:Join Club 78!\nCome meet Jess Berger\, the new Teen Engagement Manager\, for pizza\, ice cream\, and the first-ever Club 78 Intention Tim e Capsule on Sunday\, September 29\, at 12:00pm.\n\nRSVP NOW: https://wjce nter.shulcloud.com/form/club-78-back-to-school.html ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /09/WJC-Club78-KickOff.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2284@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T140000 DTSTAMP:20240923T161023Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjcs-reverse-tashlich-2024/ SUMMARY:WJC's Reverse Tashlich 2024 DESCRIPTION:On September 29 at 2:00pm\, WJC will join Repair the Sea®\, an d Jewish communities around the world in the 7th Annual Reverse Tashlich\, a global waterfront cleanup.\n\nOn Rosh Hashanah\, in a ritual called Tas hlich\, it is customary to symbolically cast our "sins" into a body of wat er to begin the New Year with a clean heart. In Reverse Tashlich\, we flip the process and remove human "sins” (in the form of plastic and other m arine debris) from the water.\n\nEveryone is welcome! Dress to get dirty a nd bring a water bottle if needed. Supplies- gloves\, buckets\, bags\, pic kers- will be provided.\n\nPlease RSVP: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/for m/reverse-tashlich-2024.html\n\n**Please meet us at Columbus Park (behind the Mamaroneck Train Station) near the basketball courts.** ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /08/WJC-ReverseTashlich-24-1.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2293@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20241001 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20241101 DTSTAMP:20241010T200342Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/bring-your-own-breakfast-high-holiday- food-drive/ SUMMARY:Bring Your Own Breakfast High Holiday Food Drive DESCRIPTION:Collecting September 1 through Yom Kippur\nAll food will be don ated to HOPE Community Services in New Rochelle\nJoin the Social Action Ju stice Committee’s efforts this Holiday season by donating boxes of cerea l and shelf stable milk to share the breakfast we will miss on Yom Kippur. \nDrop off the food in our new SOJAC collection box in the WJC main lobby. \nOR\nIf you prefer to make a monetary donation to HOPE\, please send dire ctly to hopecommunityservices.org.\n\nQuestions? Please contact Sondra Lev y at sklevy8@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /09/WJC-BringBreakfast-HHFoodDrive.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2288@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241001T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241001T103000 DTSTAMP:20240815T145554Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/babies-bagels-3-2024-10-01/ SUMMARY:Babies & Bagels DESCRIPTION:Join us in a warm and loving environment for group play\, explo ration\, and music. Parent must attend with the child. Parents join us for coffee and conversation. Make new friends!\nRSVP NOW: https://wjcenter.sh ulcloud.com/form/ECC-Babies-and-Bagels.html ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /02/WJC-ECC-BabyBagels.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2216@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T184500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T184500 DTSTAMP:20240811T202710Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/erev-rosh-hashanah-2/ SUMMARY:Erev Rosh Hashanah DESCRIPTION:6:45pm: Erev Rosh Hashanah Services in the Sanctuary with open seating ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /08/WJC-HH2024-Erev-Rosh-Hashanah.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2217@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241003T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241003T083000 DTSTAMP:20240811T203105Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rosh-hashanah-day-1-2/ SUMMARY:Rosh Hashanah Day 1 DESCRIPTION:8:30am: Community-wide service in the Sanctuary with open seati ng\n9:30am: Clergy-led service in the Sanctuary\n9:30am: Study Service in the Chapel led by Seth Schafler and Rabbi Jennifer Tobenstein with signifi cant lay participation\n10:00am: Family Service in the Activity Center led by Rabbi Dalton and Matt Baum\n10:45am: Youth Services\n11:00am: Teen Pro gram\n5:00pm: Community Tashlich at Harbor Island Park (corner of Orienta Ave and Boston Post Road)\n6:15pm: Community Ma’ariv in the Chapel with open seating ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /08/WJC-HH2024-Rosh-Hashanah-Day-1.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2218@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241004T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241004T083000 DTSTAMP:20240811T203324Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rosh-hashanah-day-2-2/ SUMMARY:Rosh Hashanah Day 2 DESCRIPTION:8:30am: Community-wide service in the Sanctuary with open seati ng\n9:30am: Clergy-led service in the Sanctuary\n9:30am: Study Service in the Chapel led by Seth Schafler and Rabbi Jennifer Tobenstein with lay par ticipation\n10:00am: Family Service in the Activity Center led by Rabbi Da lton and Matt Baum\n10:45am: Youth Services\n5:00pm: Community Tashlich at Harbor Island Park (raindate).\n6:15pm: Community Mincha\, Kabbalat Shabb at and Ma'ariv in the Chapel ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /08/WJC-HH2024-Rosh-Hashanah-Day-2.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2219@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T091500 DTSTAMP:20240811T203525Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shabbat-shuva/ SUMMARY:Shabbat Shuva DESCRIPTION:9:15am: Shabbat Morning Services in the Sanctuary\n11:00am: Tor ah for Tots Youth Lounge\n11:00am: Youth Services Chapel\n6:15pm: Communit y Mincha in the Chapel\n7:19pm: Havdalah ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /08/WJC-HH2024-Shabbat-Shuva.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2318@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241006T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241006T210000 DTSTAMP:20240916T193906Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/a-community-of-commemoration-one-year- later/ SUMMARY:A Community of Commemoration: One Year Later DESCRIPTION:Join Westchester Jewish Council\, Westchester Jewish Center\, a nd community sponsors at Temple Israel Center (280 Old Mamaroneck Road in White Plains) to commemorate the October 7 terror attacks in Israel. We wi ll come together for a powerful evening featuring a musical performance\, survivors\, elected officials\, and community.\n\nRegistration Required. C lick here to register. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /09/oct7commemoration-768x994-1.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2330@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241007T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241007T200000 DTSTAMP:20240916T011408Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/together-we-remember-a-teen-led-commem oration-for-october-7/ SUMMARY:Together We Remember: A Teen-Led Commemoration for October 7 DESCRIPTION:Teens and their adults are invited to join us at the JCCMW for a meaningful gathering as we mark the first anniversary of the tragic Octo ber 7 attacks. Come together in solidarity\, honor the memories of those w ho lost their lives\, and stand with those who remain in captivity as host ages. Your presence will help strengthen our collective voice\, and ensure that the significance of this day is never forgotten.\n\nRSVP NOW: https: //jccmw.org/event/together-we-remember/\n\nJCCMW\n999 Wilmot Road\nScarsda le\, NY 10583\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /09/Screenshot-2024-09-15-at-9.13.19-PM.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2332@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241007T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241007T193000 DTSTAMP:20240926T160859Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/prayers-for-grieving-prayers-for-heali ng-prayers-of-hope-one-year-later/ SUMMARY:Prayers for Grieving\, Prayers for Healing\, Prayers of Hope - One Year Later DESCRIPTION:On the actual anniversary of October 7\, we will hold our eveni ng service in the sanctuary and add special prayers\, readings\, and an op portunity to for sharing thoughts and feelings. We held a similar service on October 9\, 2023 and gathering again in this way feels like the appropr iate way for us to mark the anniversary of October 7\, 2023 and the contin uation of the events it set into motion.\nAlso available on Zoom and the l ive stream. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /09/WJC-PrayersFor.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2289@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T103000 DTSTAMP:20240815T145554Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/babies-bagels-3-2024-10-08/ SUMMARY:Babies & Bagels DESCRIPTION:Join us in a warm and loving environment for group play\, explo ration\, and music. Parent must attend with the child. Parents join us for coffee and conversation. Make new friends!\nRSVP NOW: https://wjcenter.sh ulcloud.com/form/ECC-Babies-and-Bagels.html ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /02/WJC-ECC-BabyBagels.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2262@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T153000 DTSTAMP:20240819T130234Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/ecc-rs-sukkah-decorating/ SUMMARY:ECC & RS Sukkah Decorating DESCRIPTION:WJC children along with a grown-up are invited to come decorate the WJC Sukkah. This program begins at 3:30pm and is open to all WJC chil dren.\nRSVP Now: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/sukkah-decorating-par ty-ecc-rs.html ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /08/WJC-SukkahDecorationParty.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2143@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T154500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T171500 DTSTAMP:20240510T023343Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/gan-shalom/ SUMMARY:Gan Shalom DESCRIPTION:Gan Shalom is a new and engaging program being offered at WJC o n the first Wednesday of every month beginning in October 2024 to all WJC children including our ECC children in the 3s and 4s program (member and n on-member) and Religious School children in Gan (Kindergarten). We are thr illed to have ECC teachers\, Naomi Feuerstein along with Amanda Netti\, le ad our Gan Shalom program.\n\nEach month Gan Shalom will focus on creating connections between our ECC and RS communities while learning about Jewis h holidays\, values\, and customs.\n\nFamilies (fee the same for members a nd non-members) will be charged $100 per child for 7 sessions or $20 per c hild per session when signing up before the day of class. Families will be charged $30 per child for each session if they “drop-in” to the class . The time for each session will be 3:45-5:15pm.\n\nDates for Gan Shalom:\ nOctober 9\nNovember 6\nDecember 4\nFebruary 5\nMarch 5\nApril 2\nMay 7\n\ nSIGN UP NOW: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/gan-shalom-24-25.html\n\ n\n\nAbout our Gan Shalom Staff:\n\nAmanda Netti is an Assistant Teacher i n a Toddler 2s class. She recently shared the following: Westchester Jewis h Center ECC is such an enjoyable place to work. The staff partner togethe r to provide the children many opportunities to learn and grow. The parent s are true partners with us in their children’s education. I look forwar d to nurturing the curious young students in the Gan Shalom class.\n\nNaom i Feuerstein is an artist\, craftsperson\, and educator. She is currently developing and running the Woodshop and Studio Art program at the ECC\, an d loves being part of the WJC community. Naomi is also the founder of Over look Woods\, a woodworking design and build studio with a commitment to su stainability and community. In her free time\, she likes going on nature w alks with her family.\n\nQuestions?  Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.or g or Ann at ann@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /05/WJA-GanShalom2.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2220@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T131500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T131500 DTSTAMP:20240811T203803Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/erev-yom-kippur/ SUMMARY:Erev Yom Kippur DESCRIPTION:1:15pm: Mincha in the Chapel\n5:15pm: Kol Nidre Childcare Games &\; Activities: Drop off your children (ages 4 and up) for supervised games and activities with Emilie Goodrich. Children under 4 are welcome wi th an adult. RSVP at wjcenter.org\n5:30pm: Clergy-led service in the Sanct uary\n6:00pm: Study Service in the Chapel led by Seth Schafler and Rabbi J ennifer Tobenstein with lay participation\n6:01pm: Fast Begins ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /08/WJC-HH2024-Erev-Yom-Kippur.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2221@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T171500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T171500 DTSTAMP:20240811T204508Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/kol-nidre-childcare-games-activities/ SUMMARY:Kol Nidre Childcare Games & Activities DESCRIPTION:Fun for Kids on Erev Yom Kippur!\nLooking for engaging childcar e during Kol Nidre services? Emilie Goodrich is hosting supervised improv storytelling\, activities\, and games for children ages 4 and up!\nThis dr op-off program lets your kids enjoy a fun evening while you attend service s. Children under 4 are also welcome to join with an adult.\nRSVP today to secure your child's place by September 16: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com /form/kol-nidre-kids-program.html ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /08/WJC-HH2024-KolNidreChild.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2222@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T083000 DTSTAMP:20240811T205948Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/yom-kippur-2/ SUMMARY:Yom Kippur DESCRIPTION:8:30am: Community-wide service in the Sanctuary with open seati ng\n10:00am: Clergy-led service in the Sanctuary\n10:00am: Study Service i n the Chapel led by Seth Schafler and Rabbi Jennifer Tobenstein with lay p articipation\n11:00am: Youth Services\n11:00am: Teen Program\n2:00pm: Tora h Study with Rabbi Arnowitz - Join Rabbi Arnowitz for a study session base d on the themes and texts of Yom Kippur.\n3:00pm: Mindfulness Meditation w ith Cheryl Brause - Instructor and WJC member Cheryl Brause leads a Yom Ki ppur-themed session as we approach the final hours of the day\n3:45pm: Com munity Mincha in the Sanctuary with open seating\n5:00pm: Community Yizkor Service - In addition to our regular Yizkor Memorial service as part of t he morning services\, we are again offering a stand-alone Yizkor service a t 5:00pm in the Sanctuary. The service will include all the elements of th e Yizkor service and a Yizkor talk delivered by Rabbi Arnowitz.\n5:00pm: C hildcare and Havdalah Procession - Childcare will be available during the Neilah service starting at 5:00pm. This will include supervised play for c hildren 4 and up. Children under 4 are welcome to join with an adult. Foll owing Neilah services children will join in a fun\, light-filled processio n into the sanctuary for a meaningful havdalah service.\n5:00pm: Rabbi Dal ton leads an interactive discussion in the Chapel for those not attending the Community Yizkor.\n5:30pm: Neilah Combined Service in the Sanctuary wi th open seating\n7:00pm: Ma’ariv in the Chapel\n7:01pm: Fast Ends\n7:15p m: Break Fast - Linger after services to finish and enjoy a community brea k fast. Grab and go or stay and shmooze. A perfect way for all WJC members to rejoice and connect with our incredible community after a meaningful d ay. Come and enjoy a delicious meal and let WJC handle the clean-up after the holiday. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /08/WJC-HH2024-Yom-Kippur.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2296@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T120000 DTSTAMP:20240816T005948Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-study-with-rabbi-arnowitz-2/ SUMMARY:Torah Study with Rabbi Arnowitz DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbi Arnowitz for a study session based on the themes and texts of Yom Kippur. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /08/WJC-HH2024-Yom-Kippur.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2223@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T150000 DTSTAMP:20240811T205009Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/mindfulness-meditation-with-cheryl-bra use/ SUMMARY:Mindfulness Meditation with Cheryl Brause DESCRIPTION:Instructor and WJC member Cheryl Brause leads a Yom Kippur-them ed session as we approach the final hours of the day. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /09/WJC-HH-YKMeditation-23.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2224@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T191500 DTSTAMP:20240820T135238Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/break-fast/ SUMMARY:Break Fast DESCRIPTION:Linger after services to finish and enjoy a community break fas t. Grab and go or stay and shmooze. A perfect way for all WJC members to r ejoice and connect with our incredible community after a meaningful day. C ome and enjoy a delicious meal and let WJC handle the clean-up after the h oliday.\n\nIf you didn't reflect your interest while registering for the H igh Holiday services\, please email Beth to RSVP. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /06/WJC-HH-YKBreakFast.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2290@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T103000 DTSTAMP:20240815T145554Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/babies-bagels-3-2024-10-15/ SUMMARY:Babies & Bagels DESCRIPTION:Join us in a warm and loving environment for group play\, explo ration\, and music. Parent must attend with the child. Parents join us for coffee and conversation. Make new friends!\nRSVP NOW: https://wjcenter.sh ulcloud.com/form/ECC-Babies-and-Bagels.html ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /02/WJC-ECC-BabyBagels.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2305@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T190000 DTSTAMP:20240903T013300Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sisterhood-sukkot-soiree-decorating/ SUMMARY:Sisterhood Sukkot Soirée + Decorating DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Sukkot with our Sophisticated Sisterhood Soirée! Gat her with your sisters underneath our beautiful Sukkah with interior design er Erica Sigel\, as she guides us in the mitzvah of decorating our WJC Suk kah. Gain ideas for decorating your own shelters\, permanent and temporary \, making our spaces shine with our own personal creative expression! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /09/WJC-SisterhoodSukkotSoiree.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2225@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T180000 DTSTAMP:20240811T210218Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/erev-sukkot/ SUMMARY:Erev Sukkot DESCRIPTION:6:00pm: Erev Sukkot Services in the Chapel ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /08/WJC-HH2024-Erev-Sukkot.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2226@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T091500 DTSTAMP:20240811T210502Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sukkot-i/ SUMMARY:Sukkot I DESCRIPTION:9:15am: Sukkot Day 1 Shacharit Services in the Sanctuary\n6:00p m: Community Mincha in the Chapel ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /08/WJC-HH2024-Sukkot-I.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2227@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T091500 DTSTAMP:20240811T211553Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sukkot-ii/ SUMMARY:Sukkot II DESCRIPTION:9:15am: Sukkot Day 2 Shacharit Services in the Sanctuary\n5:30p m: Preschool Family Shabbat Service\n6:00pm: Community Shabbat Dinner - $2 5 per adult\, $15 per child\, $80 max per family. RSVP at wjcenter.org.\n5 :45pm: Traditional Friday Evening Services in the Sanctuary\n7:00pm: Rhyth m &\; Ruach in the Chapel ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /08/WJC-HH2024-Sukkot11.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2272@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T173000 DTSTAMP:20240812T221321Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/preschool-family-shabbat-service-8/ SUMMARY:Preschool Family Shabbat Service DESCRIPTION:5:30pm-6:00pm: Preschool Family Shabbat Service\nThese services are specially designed for families with young children\, creating a warm and welcoming space where little ones can connect with their heritage in a fun and engaging way. If you're looking for a way to introduce your pres chooler to the beauty and joy of Shabbat\, step into the welcoming embrace of a Family Shabbat Service. You might just discover a new favorite famil y tradition in the making!\n\n6:00pm-7:00pm: Community Shabbat Dinner \nT he entire WJC community is invited to join us for a Shabbat dinner. $25 pe r adult and $15 per child with a family max of $80\nRSVP NOW: https://wjce nter.shulcloud.com/form/rhythm-ruach-october-18.html\n\n6:00pm-7:00pm: Tra ditional Service\n\n7:00pm-8:00pm: Rhythm &\; Ruach\nMake WJC your home on Friday night. Join us this service to welcome Shabbat\, reflect on the week\, and connect with God and with each other. Learn new melodies and s ing your old favorites\, accompanied by our volunteer music ensemble.\n\n8 :00-9:00pm: Programming coming soon!\n\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /11/WJC-ECCShabbat.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2228@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T180000 DTSTAMP:20241006T210108Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sukkot-ii-community-shabbat-dinner/ SUMMARY:Community Shabbat Dinner DESCRIPTION:5:30pm-6:00pm: Preschool Family Shabbat Service\nThese services are specially designed for families with young children\, creating a warm and welcoming space where little ones can connect with their heritage in a fun and engaging way. If you’re looking for a way to introduce your pr eschooler to the beauty and joy of Shabbat\, step into the welcoming embra ce of a Family Shabbat Service. You might just discover a new favorite fam ily tradition in the making!\n\n6:00pm-7:00pm: Community Shabbat Dinner \ nThe entire WJC community is invited to join us for a Shabbat dinner. $25 per adult and $15 per child with a family max of $80\nRSVP NOW: https://wj center.shulcloud.com/form/rhythm-ruach-october-18.html\n\n6:00pm-7:00pm: T raditional Service\n\n7:00pm-8:00pm: Rhythm &\; Ruach\nMake WJC your ho me on Friday night. Join us this service to welcome Shabbat\, reflect on t he week\, and connect with God and with each other. Learn new melodies and sing your old favorites\, accompanied by our volunteer music ensemble.\n\ n8:00-9:00pm: Rabbi Dr. Kulp teaches a session entitled “Clouds of Glory : The Spiritual Meaning of Sitting in the Sukkah.”\n\n  ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/WJC-CommunityShabbatDinner.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2273@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T190000 DTSTAMP:20240812T221341Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/community-shabbat-dinner-16/ SUMMARY:Rhythm & Ruach DESCRIPTION:5:30pm-6:00pm: Preschool Family Shabbat Service\nThese services are specially designed for families with young children\, creating a warm and welcoming space where little ones can connect with their heritage in a fun and engaging way. If you're looking for a way to introduce your pres chooler to the beauty and joy of Shabbat\, step into the welcoming embrace of a Family Shabbat Service. You might just discover a new favorite famil y tradition in the making!\n\n6:00pm-7:00pm: Community Shabbat Dinner \nT he entire WJC community is invited to join us for a Shabbat dinner. $25 pe r adult and $15 per child with a family max of $80\nRSVP NOW: https://wjce nter.shulcloud.com/form/rhythm-ruach-october-18.html\n\n6:00pm-7:00pm: Tra ditional Service\n\n7:00pm-8:00pm: Rhythm &\; Ruach\nMake WJC your home on Friday night. Join us this service to welcome Shabbat\, reflect on the week\, and connect with God and with each other. Learn new melodies and s ing your old favorites\, accompanied by our volunteer music ensemble.\n\n8 :00-9:00pm: Programming coming soon!\n\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /08/WJC-RhythmRuach.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2336@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T210000 DTSTAMP:20241006T024707Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/learning-session-with-rabbi-dr-josh-ku lp/ SUMMARY:Learning Session with Rabbi Dr. Josh Kulp DESCRIPTION:Rabbi Dr. Kulp teaches a session entitled "Clouds of Glory: The Spiritual Meaning of Sitting in the Sukkah." ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /10/WJC-Learning-Kulp.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2229@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T091500 DTSTAMP:20240811T212816Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sukkot-iii/ SUMMARY:Sukkot III DESCRIPTION:9:15am: Shabbat Morning Services\n11:00am: Torah for Tots\n11:0 0am: Youth Services\n5:45pm: Community Mincha in the Chapel ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /08/WJC-HH2024-Sukkot111.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2230@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T083000 DTSTAMP:20240811T213233Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sukkot-iv/ SUMMARY:Sukkot IV DESCRIPTION:8:30am: Minyan\n3:00pm: J.O.Y. Club in the Activity Center\n6:0 0pm: Teens in the Sukkah - RSVP at wjcenter.org\n7:30pm: Evening Minyan in the Chapel ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /08/WJC-HH2024-SukkotIV.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2297@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T150000 DTSTAMP:20240923T165112Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/j-o-y-club-the-miles-federman-memorial -lecture-series-presents-reflecting-on-retirement-with-ben-quick/ SUMMARY:The Miles Federman Memorial Lecture Series presents Reflecting on R etirement with Ben Quick DESCRIPTION:The Miles Federman Memorial Lecture Series\nSession 1: Reflecti ng on the Financial Aspects of Retirement\nSponsored by the Federman Famil y\, open to the entire WJC community\, and presented by Ben Quick\nUnleash Your Financial Potential!\nJoin us for an exciting new annual lecture ser ies open to all WJC members and designed to guide you through every stage of your financial life. Kicking off on Sunday\, October 20\, at 3:00pm\, w e’ll delve into the complexities of retirement planning. From pre-retire ment strategies to navigating life after work\, we’ve got you covered.\n Subsequent sessions will explore the challenges and opportunities of the " sandwich" generation\, balancing career\, family\, and financial goals. An d for those just starting out\, we'll provide essential tips on building a solid investment foundation.\nOur expert speaker\, Ben Quick\, brings a w ealth of knowledge and experience to the table. With over 25 years in the financial industry and currently serving as a Senior VP\, Ben will share p ractical insights and engage in lively discussions. Join us for a fireside chat on retirement planning. Drawing on 25 years of experience\, Ben will discuss successful and less successful transitions and the mindsets that can help you navigate this new chapter with ease.\nEach lecture will be fo llowed by a delicious dinner\, providing a perfect opportunity to network and connect with fellow WJC members. Don't miss this chance to empower you rself with financial knowledge and enjoy great company!\nRSVP NOW\n\nAbout the Miles Federman Memorial Lecture Series\nThis multi-year program is sp onsored by the Federman family to honor the long-standing and successful f inancial career of our long-time WJC member and friend\, Miles Federman. T he overall focus will be on the consequential financial decisions we all m ust address at various ages and stages of life.\n\nThe Federman family mov ed to Westchester in 1947 and became active in the WJC (originally called Hebrew Institute). As a boy\, Miles was enveloped in the WJC family. Over the years he became active and took on many leadership positions including Treasurer\, Vice President\, and President of the Cemetery Association.\n Miles Federman ~ October 21\, 1946 - June 8\, 2023\nMiles Federman was bor n to run the halls of Westchester Jewish Center. His Father\, Hy\, an inve stment banker was president when the Sanctuary we now pray in was built. H is Mother\, Sylvia\, was active in the Sisterhood and Hadassah. His sister \, Joan\, was the first Bat Miztvah in the new Sanctuary and Miles and his sons\, Marc and Steven\, were Bar Mitzvahed there. His sister Ruth was th e first girl Bat Mitzvah at WJC.\n\nMiles serves as treasurer\, a member o f the House Committee during one of the main renovations and\, at this dea th in June 2023\, was the President of the WJC Cemetery Association. He us ed his fiduciary expertise to enlarge the investment portfolio that allows Glenville Cemetery to be financially sound.\n\nIt is with this in mind th at his family set up with Miles Federman Financial Literacy Fund to honor his memory\, and we thank the Zweigs and the J.O.Y. Club for facilitating this lecture series in his name.\n\n—Elayne Federman ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /08/WJC-JOY-ReflectingRetirement-1.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2329@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T200000 DTSTAMP:20240916T005957Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-teens-sushi-stretching-in-the-sukk ah-with-shinshinim-yarden/ SUMMARY:WJC Teens: Sushi & Stretching in the Sukkah with Shinshinim Yarden DESCRIPTION:Come meet our new Shinsnaim\, Yarden. She will lead our teens i n a nice and meditative stretch. Then finish off the night by enjoying sus hi and time with friends!\n\n$18 if you register by October 5\; $25 if you register after October 5.\n\nRegister Now: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com /form/sushi-stretching-sukkah.html ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /09/WJC-Teens-SushiStretching.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2346@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T180000 DTSTAMP:20241014T151953Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/glow-in-the-dark-gaga-for-club-78/ SUMMARY:Glow in the Dark Gaga for Club 78 DESCRIPTION:Join your club 78 friends for a glow-filled evening of food\, f un\, and glow gaga! Weather permitting\, we will play gaga out in our outd oor gaga pit\, please wear appropriate foot and outer ware.\n\nRSVP to Rac hael@wjcenter.org (link coming soon!) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /10/WJC-Club78-Gaga.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2231@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241021T184500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241021T184500 DTSTAMP:20240811T214012Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sukkot-v/ SUMMARY:Sukkot V DESCRIPTION:6:45am: Minyan\n7:30pm: Evening Minyan\n7:45pm: Brotherhood Sco tch and Steak in the Sukkah ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /08/WJC-HH2024-SukkotV.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2265@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241021T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241021T194500 DTSTAMP:20240813T132719Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-brotherhood-nosh-scotch-in-the-suk kah-2/ SUMMARY:WJC Brotherhood: Nosh & Scotch in the Sukkah DESCRIPTION:Please join the Brotherhood for dinner in the Sukkah where Rabb i Arnowitz will lead a scotch tasting lesson and lively discussion on a relevant topic to Sukkot and our daily lives.\n$45 per person\nRSVP NOW: h ttps://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/Brotherhood-nosh-and-scotch.html\nQuest ions? Please email Aaron Niedermayer or Gabe Wasserman.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /09/WJC-Brotherhood-SteakScotch.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2291@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T103000 DTSTAMP:20240815T145554Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/babies-bagels-3-2024-10-22/ SUMMARY:Babies & Bagels DESCRIPTION:Join us in a warm and loving environment for group play\, explo ration\, and music. Parent must attend with the child. Parents join us for coffee and conversation. Make new friends!\nRSVP NOW: https://wjcenter.sh ulcloud.com/form/ECC-Babies-and-Bagels.html ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /02/WJC-ECC-BabyBagels.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2195@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T160000 DTSTAMP:20240712T002228Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/pj-library-story-time-and-sing-along-i n-the-sukkah/ SUMMARY:PJ Library Story Time and Sing Along in the Sukkah DESCRIPTION:Please join us at WJC for our Sukkot PJ Library Story Time and Sing-Along. All children and their grownups are welcome to join us for st ories\, music\, and movement. Together we will celebrate this joyful holi day! Weather permitting\, we will meet in the WJC Sukkah. For more informa tion please contact Aleza Kulp at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /07/WJC-PJStoryTime.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2162@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T180000 DTSTAMP:20240627T162343Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/k-6th-grade-sukkah-dinner/ SUMMARY:K - 6th grade Sukkah Dinner DESCRIPTION:Join friends in the Sukkah on Tuesday\, October 22nd from 6:00 - 6:45 pm. WJC Children in Kindergarten - 6th grade are invited to join to gether for pizza and games in the Sukkah. $12 per child. This program is a drop off program and is open to all children in the WJC community.\n\nRSV P NOW: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/youth-event-sukkah-dinner-octob er-22-2024.html ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/WJC-SukkahDinnerALL.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2232@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T184500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T184500 DTSTAMP:20240811T214741Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sukkot-vi/ SUMMARY:Sukkot VI DESCRIPTION:6:45am: Minyan in the Chapel\n4:00pm: PJ Library Story Time &am p\; Sing-a-long\n6:00pm: K-6th Grade Sukkah Pizza Party - Join friends in the Sukkah on Tuesday\, October 22nd from 6:00 – 6:45 pm. WJC Children i n Kindergarten – 6th grade are invited to join together for pizza and ga mes in the Sukkah. $12 per child. This program is a drop off program and i s open to all children in the WJC community. RSVP NOW: https://wjcenter.sh ulcloud.com/form/youth-event-sukkah-dinner-october-22-2024.html\n\n7:30pm: Evening Minyan in the Chapel\n8:00pm: ECC Parent Cocktail Party in the Su kkah ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /08/WJC-HH2024-SukkotVI.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2263@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T200000 DTSTAMP:20240812T221044Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/cocktails-in-the-sukkah-for-ecc-parent s/ SUMMARY:Cocktails in the Sukkah for ECC Parents DESCRIPTION:ECC Parents are welcome to join us for cocktails in the Sukkah from 8:00 to 10:oopm. See old friends and meet new friends. Free to attend .\n\nRSVP NOW: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/ecc-parent-cocktail-par ty-sukkah.html\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /08/WJC-CocktailsSukkah.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2233@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T063000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T063000 DTSTAMP:20240811T215022Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sukkot-vii/ SUMMARY:Sukkot VII DESCRIPTION:6:30am: Minyan\n5:45pm: Erev Shemini Atzeret Services in the Ch apel ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /08/WJC-HH2024-SukkotVII.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2234@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T070000 DTSTAMP:20240811T215320Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shemini-atzeret/ SUMMARY:Shemini Atzeret DESCRIPTION:7:00am: Early Shemini Atzeret Shacharit Services including Yizk or in the Chapel\n9:15am: Shemini Atzeret Shacharit Services in the Sanctu ary (Yizkor not before 10:30am)\n1:15pm: Community Mincha\n5:30pm: Family Simchat Torah Extravaganza and Dinner\n7:00pm: Community Hakafot ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /08/WJC-HH2024-Shemini-Atzeret.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2250@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T110000 DTSTAMP:20240812T000727Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/cooking-for-hope-38/ SUMMARY:Cooking for Hope DESCRIPTION:Please help by preparing meals to help feed 120 individuals who eat at HOPE Soup Kitchen in New Rochelle. The request is for lasagna made with meat or plant based meat\, veggies and dessert. Any or all is greatl y appreciated and store bought is fine.\n\nDrop off is at 35 Forest Park A venue in Larchmont.\n\nIf you are not available during that time\, please call 914-400-8577 or 914-980-8853. RSVP: sklevy8@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /12/WJC-CookingforHope.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2274@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T173000 DTSTAMP:20240924T150427Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/simchat-torah-family-extravaganza-dinn er/ SUMMARY:Simchat Torah Family Extravaganza & Dinner DESCRIPTION:5:30-6:00pm Simchat Torah Extravaganza!\n\nExplore our Simchat Torah Stations:\nCreation Experience Room: Lots of things to see\, do and touch about each day of Creation.\nTorah Show and Tell: explore an unpacke d Torah scroll\nTorah Cookie decorating\nLibrary Corner-Quieter space with Simchat Torah books and toys\nRoaming Torah Personalities: Meet and greet some of your favorite Torah personalities in real life!\n\n6:00-6:15pm: D ancing with the Torah!\nAll parents and kids gather to dance with the Tora h scrolls!\n\n6:15-7:00pm: Dinner in Gym\nDinner: $5 per person with a max of $25 per family\n\nRSVP NOW:  https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/Simc hat-Torah-2024.html ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /09/WJC-FamilySimchatTorah.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2235@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T091500 DTSTAMP:20240811T215724Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/simchat-torah/ SUMMARY:Simchat Torah DESCRIPTION:9:15am: Simchat Torah Services in the Sanctuary\n5:45pm: Friday Night Evening Services in the Chapel ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /08/WJC-HH2024-Simchat-Torah.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2307@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T100000 DTSTAMP:20240916T201403Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/simple-soulful-28/ SUMMARY:Simple & Soulful DESCRIPTION:Let your spirit soar as we journey through an abbreviated Shabb at morning service. This 90-minute service includes group prayer and singi ng accompanied by instruments\, silence for personal reflection and an int eractive exploration and interpretation of the week’s Torah portion. Fre quent comments and questions encourage us to reflect on ourselves and find personal meaning in age-old prayers. We especially welcome those with chi ldren in the 3rd grade and older to attend as a family. Join the rest of t he WJC community for a concluding activity together\, Kiddush and time to schmooze.\n\nWe are proud that this service will feature a double B'nei Mi tzvah! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2017 /11/WJC-SimpleAndSoulful.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2167@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241027T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241027T120000 DTSTAMP:20241010T194637Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/magic-mania-with-joshy-k/ SUMMARY:Magic Mania with Joshy K DESCRIPTION:Children in 2nd – 6th grade are invited to join friends for a n hour of magic lessons with Magician Joshy K!\n\nEveryone will learn with Josh cool magic tricks using props that we all have at home! This program is a drop off program and is open to all children in the WJC community. P asta lunch will be served! $18 per child\n\nRSVP NOW: https://wjcenter.shu lcloud.com/form/youth-event-magic-mania-october-27-24.html ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /06/magicmania-pdf.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2335@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241027T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241027T190000 DTSTAMP:20241006T023916Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/golden-dances-of-israel-2/ SUMMARY:Golden Dances of Israel DESCRIPTION:Shmulik Gov Ari\, creator of over 400 Israeli dances\, will lea d us in the "golden" Israeli dances of yesterday. The event will take plac e Sunday October 27\, 2024 starting at 4:00 pm in the WJC Activity Center. The admission fee of $20 includes light refreshments such as veggies\, di ps\, chips\, fruit and cookies. Admission is $20 for adults\; children and teens up to 18 are free. The event will last until about 7:15 pm.\n\nRSVP Now: lalpertesq@aol.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /07/WJC-GoldenDancing.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2292@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T103000 DTSTAMP:20240815T145554Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/babies-bagels-3-2024-10-29/ SUMMARY:Babies & Bagels DESCRIPTION:Join us in a warm and loving environment for group play\, explo ration\, and music. Parent must attend with the child. Parents join us for coffee and conversation. Make new friends!\nRSVP NOW: https://wjcenter.sh ulcloud.com/form/ECC-Babies-and-Bagels.html ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /02/WJC-ECC-BabyBagels.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2326@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T201500 DTSTAMP:20241006T023257Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/making-family-dinners-fun-and-easy/ SUMMARY:WJC Sisterhood: Making Family Dinners Fun (and Easy!) DESCRIPTION:Sit back and relax as Jen Dorf Wellness teaches us how to make making dinners a breeze!\nAre you juggling hectic schedules and wondering how to get a meal on the table without the stress? Join Jen Dorf and WJC S isterhood for a fun and interactive workshop where you’ll learn how to s implify the dinner routine and turn it into a time of connection\, not cha os.\n\nIn this workshop\, you’ll learn:\n• Quick\, healthy meal planni ng strategies\n• Simple tips to involve your kids in the process (and ke ep them engaged!)\n• Stress-free solutions to handle picky eaters\n• H ow to bring more joy and balance to your family dinners\n\nYou’ll walk a way with easy-to-follow strategies that will make your evenings smoother a nd more enjoyable – even on your busiest days! Say goodbye to dinner-tim e battles and hello to more peace around the table. Let’s make mealtime your favorite time of the day!\n\nThis event is via Zoom.\n\nhttps://us02w eb.zoom.us/j/88340886319? ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /09/WJC-FamilyDinners-2.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2324@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T194500 DTSTAMP:20241026T105455Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/koslowe-gallery-opening-program-postca rds-of-hope-by-zev-engelmayer/ SUMMARY:Koslowe Gallery Opening Program: Postcards of Hope by Zev Engelmaye r DESCRIPTION:Zev Engelmayer's postcard project is a poignant and visceral re sponse to the harrowing events of October 7\, 2023\, in Israel. The artist \, known for his ability to transform everyday objects into powerful state ments\, has utilized the humble postcard as a canvas for hope\, tribute\, and\, at times\, memorial. Each postcard is a miniature altar\, adorned wi th brightly illustrated images\, symbols\, and text that collectively weav e a tapestry of resilience and hope. Engelmayer's mastery of color and com position transforms the mundane into the extraordinary\, as he imbues each postcard with a profound sense of intimacy and vibrant empathy.\n\nEngelm ayer’s postcards are not merely artistic expressions but acts of resista nce. By creating these ephemeral yet enduring works\, he refuses to allow the hostages to fade into obscurity. The project serves as a powerful remi nder of the human cost of conflict and a call for compassion and solidarit y. Engelmayer’s postcards are more than just images\; each includes a na rrative testimony\, bearing witness to a tragedy that continues to reverbe rate through the global collective consciousness.\n\nThe collection runs i n the Koslowe Gallery until January 21\, 2025. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /08/Zev-Engelmayers-postcard-project.jpeg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2237@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T100000 DTSTAMP:20240811T233441Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shabbat-yoga-32/ SUMMARY:Shabbat Yoga DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to reunite to deepen our understanding of Jewis h spirituality through the practice of yoga. Please welcome Shari Balaish and returning instructor\, Robin Wald\, as they lead us in inspiring infus ions of Jewish wisdom\, yoga and movement\, meditation and relaxation.\n\n All are welcome! Whether you are a beginner or an experienced yogi\, pleas e join us. Please bring your own mat and water bottle. Blocks are optional . We greatly look forward to practicing yoga together again!\n\n2024-25 Sc hedule\n• November 2 led by Shari Balaish\n• November 23 led by Robin Wald\n• January 25 led by Robin Wald\n• Feb 1 led by Shari Balaish\n • March 8 led by Robin Wald\n• April 26 led by Robin Wald\n• May 3 l ed by Shari Balaish\n\nRobin Wald is a Professional Certified Coach and co nsulting astrologer through her business Cosmic Wisdom Coaching. She is al so a certified yoga and meditation teacher and adult and teen Jewish educa tor. Her meaningful Jewish yoga programs integrate wisdom from Torah\, Tan ach\, Kabbalah\, Pirke Avot and Mussar with the embodied physical and cont emplative practice. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019 /09/WJC_ShabbatYoga.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2327@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T101500 DTSTAMP:20240916T003939Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shabbat-morning-101-2/ SUMMARY:Shabbat Morning 101 DESCRIPTION:Interested in deepening your connection with the Shabbat mornin g service? Join us for “Shabbat Morning 101.” In this service and disc ussion we will explore the way the Shabbat service is organized and how th e siddur (prayer book) guides us through the service. We will learn what t he words of the prayers mean and identify personal connections to the litu rgy. We will also practice the traditional Shabbat melodies so that we can participate with confidence in the WJC sanctuary. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /08/WJC-ShabbatMorning-1.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2358@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T110000 DTSTAMP:20241027T115915Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-190/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Shabbat is here! We are so glad Shabbat is here! Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for our Torah for Tots service . We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendship and enjoy learning abo ut Shabbat.  This program is geared towards ECC age children through Kind ergarten. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2363@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T110000 DTSTAMP:20241027T120938Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-179/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:WJC children are invited to Youth Services at 11:00 am in the C hapel. On this Shabbat\, we will join with the students from our Religious School Shabbat for Youth Services. Together\, as a community\, following Tefillot\, we will discuss this week’s Torah portion along with other ac tivities. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2338@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T134500 DTSTAMP:20241006T202941Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/teen-parent-workshops-discovering-iden tity-through-the-jewish-lens/ SUMMARY:Teen & Parent Workshops ~ Discovering Identity: Through the Jewish Lens DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbi Dalton and Jess Berger in the Youth Lounge from 12:3 0 to 1:45pm for a new Shabbat learning program designed for for 9th - 12th graders and their parents.\nNovember 2 - Identity - what defines you?\nDe cember 7 - Antisemitism - locally/globally\nJanuary 4 - Israel/Zionism - S hinshin Yarden Terkel\nFebruary 1 - Money - borrowing\, lending\, tzedakah \, how do we value money\nMarch 1 - Relationships (romantic)\nApril 5 - So cial Experiences - friendships\, peer pressure\, trying new things\, etc.\ nMay 3 - College - Hillels of Westchester and WJC college students (that a re already back from school) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /10/WJC-Teens-DiscoveringIdentity-1.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2313@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241103T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241103T100000 DTSTAMP:20240906T020656Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-abo ut-5/ SUMMARY:Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About... DESCRIPTION:Embark on a learning journey with WJC’s revitalized Adult Edu cation program. Each month\, we’ll delve into thought-provoking themes a nd explore specific topics in these Sunday morning sessions\, conveniently coinciding with Religious School. We invite everyone to join us on this p ath of discovery… And\, of course\, no Jewish learning would be complete without some bagels and truly good coffee (really!). So\, come with an ap petite for knowledge and a craving for a good cup of joe­­—we’ll sat isfy both. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /09/WJC-EverythingYouWantedtoKnow.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2337@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241103T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241103T120000 DTSTAMP:20241006T200809Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-sisterhood-heritage-and-innovation -jewish-influence-in-the-diamond-and-jewelry-trade/ SUMMARY:WJC Sisterhood ~ Heritage and Innovation: Jewish Influence in the D iamond and Jewelry Trade DESCRIPTION:Brunch and Learn! Join us for a delicious meal and sit amongst friends as we hear from Yale Zoland\, leader of his nearly 100-year-old fa mily diamond jewelry business. Leading a discussion on the pivotal role Je ws have played in the diamond and jewelry trade\, both historically and in modern times\, Yale will also delve into how the industry has evolved\, e specially with the rise of lab-grown diamonds and other technological adva ncements that are reshaping jewelry production and business practices\, an d what the future holds for this unique and complex industry.\n\nBrunch ge nerously co-sponsored by the J.O.Y. Club\, Brotherhood and Sisterhood ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /10/WJC-Sisterhood-Diamonds.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2144@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T154500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T171500 DTSTAMP:20240510T023350Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/gan-shalom-2/ SUMMARY:Gan Shalom DESCRIPTION:Gan Shalom is a new and engaging program being offered at WJC o n the first Wednesday of every month beginning in October 2024 to all WJC children including our ECC children in the 3s and 4s program (member and n on-member) and Religious School children in Gan (Kindergarten). We are thr illed to have ECC teachers\, Naomi Feuerstein along with Amanda Netti\, le ad our Gan Shalom program.\n\nEach month Gan Shalom will focus on creating connections between our ECC and RS communities while learning about Jewis h holidays\, values\, and customs.\n\nFamilies (fee the same for members a nd non-members) will be charged $100 per child for 7 sessions or $20 per c hild per session when signing up before the day of class. Families will be charged $30 per child for each session if they “drop-in” to the class . The time for each session will be 3:45-5:15pm.\n\nDates for Gan Shalom:\ nOctober 9\nNovember 6\nDecember 4\nFebruary 5\nMarch 5\nApril 2\nMay 7\n\ nSIGN UP NOW: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/gan-shalom-24-25.html\n\ n\n\nAbout our Gan Shalom Staff:\n\nAmanda Netti is an Assistant Teacher i n a Toddler 2s class. She recently shared the following: Westchester Jewis h Center ECC is such an enjoyable place to work. The staff partner togethe r to provide the children many opportunities to learn and grow. The parent s are true partners with us in their children’s education. I look forwar d to nurturing the curious young students in the Gan Shalom class.\n\nNaom i Feuerstein is an artist\, craftsperson\, and educator. She is currently developing and running the Woodshop and Studio Art program at the ECC\, an d loves being part of the WJC community. Naomi is also the founder of Over look Woods\, a woodworking design and build studio with a commitment to su stainability and community. In her free time\, she likes going on nature w alks with her family.\n\nQuestions?  Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.or g or Ann at ann@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /05/WJA-GanShalom2.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2348@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T190000 DTSTAMP:20241020T213354Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/post-election-gathering-prayers-for-ou r-country-community/ SUMMARY:Post-Election Gathering: Prayers for Our Country & Community DESCRIPTION:We gather the day following the 2024 presidential election to c elebrate our participation in democracy and share in prayer for our countr y ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /10/WJC-PrayersforCountry.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2304@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T194500 DTSTAMP:20241021T134242Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sisterhood-speed-networking-engage-exc hange-connect/ SUMMARY:Sisterhood Speed Networking: Engage. Exchange. Connect. DESCRIPTION:Expand your professional network by getting to know our own Sis terhood community! Attend this fun\, fast-paced event to meet many amazing \, professional women in a short amount of time. Drop your card in our raf fle bowl for a chance to win amazing prizes!\n\nRSVP NOW: https://wjcenter .shulcloud.com/form/sisterhood-speed-networking.html ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /08/WJC-SisterhoodNetworking.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2359@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241109T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241109T110000 DTSTAMP:20241027T115944Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-191/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Tkiya is here to lead Torah for Tots! Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for our Torah for Tots service. We will s ing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendship and enjoy learning about Shabbat. This program is geared towards ECC age children through Kindergarten. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2364@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241109T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241109T110000 DTSTAMP:20241027T121052Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-180/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Children in grades 1st – 6th are invited on Shabbat morning t o join one another for an age-appropriate service and discussion on the To rah portion. We will also have lots of discussions together on the Torah p ortion and conclude our service with a fun game! Make sure to check our we ekly Shabbat newsletter for a personal message from our Youth Services lea der. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2312@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241110T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241110T100000 DTSTAMP:20240906T020640Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-abo ut-4/ SUMMARY:Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About... DESCRIPTION:Embark on a learning journey with WJC’s revitalized Adult Edu cation program. Each month\, we’ll delve into thought-provoking themes a nd explore specific topics in these Sunday morning sessions\, conveniently coinciding with Religious School. We invite everyone to join us on this p ath of discovery… And\, of course\, no Jewish learning would be complete without some bagels and truly good coffee (really!). So\, come with an ap petite for knowledge and a craving for a good cup of joe­­—we’ll sat isfy both. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /09/WJC-EverythingYouWantedtoKnow.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2372@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241110T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241110T100000 DTSTAMP:20241104T023534Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/religious-school-parent-breakfast/ SUMMARY:Religious School Parent Breakfast DESCRIPTION:Come meet some old friends and new while enjoying some bagels a nd coffee. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /07/WJC-RSParent-Breakfast.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2333@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241110T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241110T130000 DTSTAMP:20240927T160621Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/bake-sale-for-the-families-of-kibbutz- reim/ SUMMARY:Bake Sale for the families of Kibbutz Reim DESCRIPTION:Join us in the front entrance of the WJC to purchase sweets and goodies. All proceeds will be donated to support the Civilian Defense Com mittee of Kibbutz Reim and their families.\nIf you would like to bake\, pl ease drop off your baked goods at 10am at WJC. Ingredients must be kosher and nut-free. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /09/WJC-BakeSaleforKibbutz.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2354@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241110T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241110T150000 DTSTAMP:20241021T193349Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/resistance-they-fought-back-a-film-scr eening-and-conversation-with-director-paula-apsell/ SUMMARY:"Resistance: They Fought Back” – a Film Screening and Conversat ion with Director Paula S. Apsell DESCRIPTION:To commemorate Kristallnacht\, we will screen the recent award- winning documentary\, "Resistance: They Fought Back" - and then meet its d irector.\n\nThe film depicts the largely unknown story of widespread Jewis h resistance and courage during the Holocaust\, providing a needed correct ive to the myth of Jewish passivity. Based on extensive research and conve rsations with historians\, survivors and their families\, it was filmed in Poland\, Lithuania\, Latvia\, Israel and the US. The film depicts heroism in the face of the worst barbarity: ghetto uprisings\, rebellions in deat h camps\, partisans fighting the Nazis in forests\, and countless acts of nonviolent resistance.\n\nA Q&\;A with acclaimed director Paula S. Apse ll will follow along with a light buffet dinner.\n\nThe film is appropriat e for teens and we invite teens along with their parents to join us. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /10/RESISTANCE_Poster_27x40_FINAL_V2-update_LoRes-V2.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2368@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241111T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241111T100000 DTSTAMP:20241104T184515Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/breakfast-with-shaarei-tikvah/ SUMMARY:Breakfast with Kibbutz Re’im at Shaarei Tikvah DESCRIPTION:Join WJC at Shaarei Tikvah in Scarsdale to enjoy a delicious br eakfast with our friends from Kibbutz Re'im. RSVP is required.\nShaarei Ti kvah: 46 Fox Meadow Road\, Scarsdale\, NY 10583\n\nRegister here: https:// wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/breakfast-shaarei-tikvah-kibbutz-reim.html ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /11/WJC-Breakfast-with-Shaarei-Tikvah-1.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2369@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T190000 DTSTAMP:20241105T180052Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/project-24-thanks4giving-gala/ SUMMARY:Project 24 Thanks4Giving Gala DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 12\, at 7:00pm Show your support for the fam ilies of Kibbutz Re’im by attending a beautiful gala at Congregation Rod eph Sholom\, 7 W. 83rd Street NYC\, dedicated to supporting the kibbutzim and their displaced communities. The Gala Ceremony is at 7pm and will be f ollowed by a “Kibbutz-style” dinner at 8:15pm. Find out more and regis ter by clicking here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /11/Screenshot-2024-11-03-at-9.08.42-PM.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2334@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T194500 DTSTAMP:20241006T022908Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/israeli-movie-night-2/ SUMMARY:Israeli Movie Night DESCRIPTION:Look for details in the weekly emails. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /01/WJC-IsraeliMovieNight.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2193@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T194500 DTSTAMP:20241010T150450Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/author-talk-with-jennifer-lang-on-her- new-book-landed-a-yogis-memoir-in-pieces-poses/ SUMMARY:Author Talk with Jennifer Lang DESCRIPTION:Join us once more for another riveting book talk with host Care n Osten Gerszberg and author Jennifer Lang on her latest book\, Landed: A Yogi’s Memoir in Pieces &\; Poses.\nAbout Landed: A yogi’s memoir in pieces &\; poses\nAmerican-born Jennifer traces her nonlinear journe y—both on and off the yoga mat—reckoning with her adopted country (Isr ael)\, midlife hormones (merciless)\, cross-cultural marriage (to a French man) and their imminent empty nest (a mixed blessing)\, eventually realizi ng the words her yoga teachers had been offering for the past twenty-three years: root down into the ground and stay true to yourself. Finally\, she understands that home is about who you are\, not where you live. Written in experimental chapterettes\, Landed: A yogi’s memoir in pieces &\; poses spans seven years (and then some)\, each punctuated with chakra wisd om from nationally-acclaimed Rodney Yee\, her first teacher.\nAbout the au thor:\nJennifer Lang is a San Francisco Bay Area transplant in Tel Aviv. I n September 2023\, she celebrated her first book\, Places We Left Behind: a memoir-in-miniature\; in October 2024\, she welcomes Landed: A yogi’ s memoir in pieces &\; poses into a different world. Both books are un conventional\, very Jewish\, Israel-centric\, and true. Her writing focuse s on identity\, voice\, faith\, belonging\, and home. A graduate of Vermon t College of Fine Arts\, Jennifer has been teaching yoga for over two deca des and served as an Assistant Editor at Brevity Journal for several years . You can read more at www.israelwriterstudio.com and find Jennifer on Fac ebook and Instagram @JenLangWrites. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /07/WJC-Sisterhood-JenniferLang.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2371@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T193000 DTSTAMP:20241104T023229Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/plaster-palace-pottery/ SUMMARY:Plaster Palace Pottery DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 14\, at 7:30pm Join the Sisterhood and the women of Kibbutz Re’im at Plaster Palace Pottery in Larchmont! Take home your own piece of art\, enjoy some sushi and conversation! Teens welcome with moms. Only 35 spots available! Cost $36 dollars/person. Find out more and register by clicking here! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /11/WJC-Pottery.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2349@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241115T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241115T183000 DTSTAMP:20241101T131555Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/community-shabbat-dinner-17/ SUMMARY:Community Shabbat Dinner with Guest Families from Kibbutz Re’im DESCRIPTION:This event is part of our week of hosting the Civilian Emergenc y Team from Kibbutz Re’im\, who bravely defended their homes and neighbo rs while under attack by terrorists from Gaza on October 7\, 2023\, and th eir families.\n\n4:15pm-5:15pm: Traditional Service\n\n6:30pm-7:30pm: Comm unity Shabbat Dinner \nThe entire WJC community is invited to join us for a Shabbat dinner. Share Shabbat dinner with the members of Kibbutz Reim's Civilian Emergency Team and their families. $25 per adult and $15 per chi ld with a family max of $80\n
RSVP NOW: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/f orm/rhythm-ruach-november-15.html\n\n\n7:30pm-8:30pm: Rhythm and Ruach\nMa ke WJC your home on Friday night. Join us this service to welcome Shabbat\ , reflect on the week\, and connect with God and with each other. Learn ne w melodies and sing your old favorites\, accompanied by our volunteer musi c ensemble.\n\n8:30pm-9:30pm: Hear directly from the members of Kibbutz Re im's Civilian Emergency Team who will tell their stories firsthand.\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/WJC-CommunityShabbatDinner.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2350@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241115T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241115T193000 DTSTAMP:20241020T214517Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rhythm-ruach-38/ SUMMARY:Rhythm & Ruach DESCRIPTION:4:15pm-5:15pm: Traditional Service\n\n6:30pm-7:30pm: Community Shabbat Dinner \nThe entire WJC community is invited to join us for a Sha bbat dinner. $25 per adult and $15 per child with a family max of $80\n
 RSVP NOW: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/rhythm-ruach-november-15.htm l\n\n\n7:30pm-8:30pm: Rhythm &\; Ruach\nMake WJC your home on Friday ni ght. Join us this service to welcome Shabbat\, reflect on the week\, and c onnect with God and with each other. Learn new melodies and sing your old favorites\, accompanied by our volunteer music ensemble.\n\n8:30pm-9:30pm: Project 24 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /08/WJC-RhythmRuach.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2375@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241115T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241115T203000 DTSTAMP:20241104T024908Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/project-24-oneg-shabbat/ SUMMARY:Project 24 Oneg Shabbat DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an Oneg Shabbat dessert reception with our visiting Israe li families from Project 24. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /02/WJC-Project24.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2360@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T110000 DTSTAMP:20241027T120018Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-192/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:What do you like about Shabbat? Is it the challah\, the candles ticks or the grape juice? Come share what your family loves about Shabbat! Children along with their grown up are invited to join together as we sin g songs\, dance with the Torah\, clap hands and enjoy learning about Shabb at. Following our service\, we encourage everyone to join us for a Kiddush lunch with the congregation. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2365@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T110000 DTSTAMP:20241027T122816Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-181/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC.  Following our ser vice together\, we will play some fun games and have a discussion on this week’s Torah portion. Make sure to check our weekly Shabbat newsletter f or a personal message from our Youth Services leader. This program is gear ed towards children in 1st grade through 6th grade. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2163@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T183000 DTSTAMP:20240627T162512Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/k-6th-grade-movie-night-at-wjc/ SUMMARY:K - 6th grade Movie Night at WJC DESCRIPTION:WJC kids in Kindergarten through 6th grade are invited to join together for dinner and a movie night at WJC on Saturday\, November 16th f rom 6:30 - 8:30 pm. There will be a pasta dinner followed by a choice of a ge appropriate movies in the WJC Activity Center and Library. $25 per pers on\n\nRSVP NOW: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/youth-event-movie-nigh t-november-16.html ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /11/WJC-MovieNight.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2376@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T183000 DTSTAMP:20241104T154904Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-teen-dinner-and-a-movie/ SUMMARY:WJC Teen Dinner and a Movie DESCRIPTION:WJC teens (9th-12th grade) are invited for dinner and a movie s tarring Adam Sandler and his hilarious crew of friends! Make sure that you register ahead of time so that you can vote on which movie we see. Can't wait to see you there!\n\n$10 before November 14\; $15 at the door\n\nhttp s://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/teen-dinner-movie-night.html ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /01/WJC-TeenMovieNight.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2379@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T200000 DTSTAMP:20241107T163738Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/marlowe-artisinal-ales-with-kibbutz-re im/ SUMMARY:Marlowe Artisanal Ales with Kibbutz Re'im DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, November 16\, 2024 at 8:00pm\n\nJoin the Brotherhoo d at Marlowe Artisanal Ales for an after dinner beer tasting and meet the men of Kibbutz Re'im!\n\nMarlowe Artisanal Ales is located at 139 Hoyt Ave nue\, Suite A\, Mamaroneck\, NY 10543\n\nRSVP NOW: https://wjcenter.shulcl oud.com/form/marlowe-beers-with-kibbutz-reim.html ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /11/WJC-MarloweAles-1.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2378@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241117T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241117T143000 DTSTAMP:20241104T151742Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/blood-drive/ SUMMARY:Blood Drive DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\nBlood Donors are Urgently Needed!\n\n\n\n\nSchedule you r appointment: https://donate.nybc.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/325 957 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /10/WJC-BloodDrive-2023.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2328@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241117T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241117T130000 DTSTAMP:20241108T173315Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-sojac-mitzvah-day/ SUMMARY:WJC SOJAC Mitzvah Day DESCRIPTION:WJC SOJAC MITZVAH DAY\nNOVEMBER 17\, 2024\n9am - 1 pm\n\nJoin W JC SOCIAL JUSTICE ACTION COMMITTEE for a day of helping others.\nOpportuni ties for individuals and families to donate\,learn and participate!\n\nDON ATE AND LEARN ABOUT OUR PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS\nItems can be dropped off in front lobby at WJC 9 am-1 pm or order online\n\nCommunity Resource Center \nMetro Cards\, Uber gift cards\, Grocery gift cards\nGift cards available at CVS\, Stop and Shop\, local stationery stores or at giftuber.com\n\nPr axis Housing Initiatives\nBring gently worn clothing (good condition or be tter) for homeless and formerly homeless residents of Broadway Family Plaz a in Riverdale\nVolunteers needed to take bagged clothes to the building a nd unload with staff.\nGreat activity for families with kids\nFor more inf o or donations at any time\, please contact Sondra Levy sklevy8@Gmail.com\ n\nSharing Shelf\nDonate new socks for all ages\, baby to adult\nhttps://w ww.target.com/gift-registry/gift-giver?registryId=9e4d26f4-88e2-11eb-b47a- cbb6fcfe2cb3&\;type=CHARITY\n\nRoom to Grow\nDonate new or gently used toys and board books for babies and toddlers\nAmazon wishlist\n\nEDUCATION AL TABLES\n\nEverything you wanted to know about Judaism trivia game\nrabb idalton@wjcenter.org\n\nIsrael Guide Dog Center - As part of his Bar Mitzv ah Mitzvah project\, Leor Kulp will be selling homemade dog treats to rais e money and awareness for this important organization. Each treat bag is $ 10\, cash and venmo accepted\n\n \;\n\nSTEER for Student Athletes (htt ps://www.steerforstudentathletes.org/)\, which helps middle school and hig h school athletes in Westchester fight through tough times with mentorship \, financial support\, and academic programs.\nAs part of his Mitzvah proj ect\, Jonah Barney is collecting gift cards to help 35 students and their families all have a special dinner on Thanksgiving.\nTo donate to this cau se\, please visit the Stop &\; Shop website https://stopandshop.com/pag es/gift-cards?searchRef=redirect&\;searchTerm=gift+cards\nOR the Acme w ebsite\nhttps://www.acmemarkets.com/gifts-and-prepaid-cards.html?srsltid=A fmBOop3pQrsv3I75YETSNJ6FU84fSJosFuK8yLzpQZLjMd39Zce5d8V\n\nE-gift cards ca n be emailed to Steer@steerforstudentathletes.org\n\n \;\n\nLiveOnNY - Rabbi Joshua Rabin will be available to teach and explain about this non p rofit organization committed to helping New York live on through organ and tissue donation.\njrabin@liveonny.org\n\nPARTICIPATE\n\nCOOKING PROJECT 1 0AM-1 PM\nJoin us in the dairy kitchen as we cook and prepare 25 meals for CRC’s Worker Center employees\nFor more information and to RSVP\, pleas e contact Sondra Levy sklevy8@gmail.com\n\nSANDWICH MAKING 12 PM-1PM\nJoin us in the Activity Center to make sandwiches for our Neighbors in Need\nD onations will be brought to Grassroots Grocery and HOPE Soup Kitchen\nDriv ers needed\nOpportunity for young children to help prepare and decorate lu nch bags\nFor more info and to RSVP\, please contact Isabelle Arditi ozzyb elle@gmail.com\n\nSOUP IN A JAR 12 PM-1PM\nJoin the assembly line in the A ctivity Center as we prepare containers of beans and spices so our Neighbo rs in Need can prepare soup in their homes.\nDonations will be brought to HOPE Soup Kitchen and Grassroots Grocery\nFor more info and to RSVP\, plea se contact Risa Seelenfreund risas@optonline.net\n\nFULLER CENTER 9AM-12 P M\nAdults and older teens can participate by repairing homes in our local area. No experience necessary!\nFor more info and to RSVP\, please contact Eve Edelman Russ eveedelmanruss@gmail.com\n\nANY QUESTIONS? FOR MORE INFO RMATION AND TO RSVP TO JOIN US ON MITZVAH DAY\, please contact: Sondra Lev y sklevy8@gmail.com\, Lisa Zeitoun ritchielisaz@verizon.net\,Joanna Shlesi nger joannashlesinger@gmail.com\, Sarah Rosenwasser sarahrosenwasser@gmail .com\, Risa Seelenfreund risas@optonline.net\n\nFOR AN ADDITIONAL MITZVAH\ , DON’T FORGET TO GIVE BLOOD AT THE NEW YORK BLOOD BANK DRIVE IN THE GYM \nSchedule your appt: https://donate.nybc.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedu le/325957\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /09/WJC-MitzvahDay2024.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2198@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241117T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241117T110000 DTSTAMP:20240712T002726Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/pj-library-story-time-and-sing-along-2 5/ SUMMARY:PJ Library Story Time and Sing Along DESCRIPTION:It's Mitzvah Day at WJC! Join us for PJ Library Story Time and Sing-Along. All children and their grownups are welcome to join us for st ories\, music\, and movement. Weather permitting\, we will meet in the WJ C Sukkah. For more information please contact Aleza Kulp at educdir@wjcent er.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /07/WJC-PJStoryTime.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2345@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241117T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241117T190000 DTSTAMP:20241007T145640Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/renewal-12/ SUMMARY:Renewal DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\nEnjoy and experience the power of great music\, communa l singing and soulful praying.\n\n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /08/WJC-RenewalService-REV2.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2251@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T110000 DTSTAMP:20240812T000758Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/cooking-for-hope-39/ SUMMARY:Cooking for Hope DESCRIPTION:Please help by preparing meals to help feed 120 individuals who eat at HOPE Soup Kitchen in New Rochelle. The request is for lasagna made with meat or plant based meat\, veggies and dessert. Any or all is greatl y appreciated and store bought is fine.\n\nDrop off is at 35 Forest Park A venue in Larchmont.\n\nIf you are not available during that time\, please call 914-400-8577 or 914-980-8853. RSVP: sklevy8@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /12/WJC-CookingforHope.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2351@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241122T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241122T173000 DTSTAMP:20241020T215056Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/preschool-family-shabbat-service-9/ SUMMARY:Preschool Family Shabbat Service DESCRIPTION:4:15pm-5:15pm Traditional Service\n\n5:30pm-6:00pm Preschool Fa mily Shabbat Service\nThese services are specially designed for families w ith young children\, creating a warm and welcoming space where little ones can connect with their heritage in a fun and engaging way. If you're look ing for a way to introduce your preschooler to the beauty and joy of Shabb at\, step into the welcoming embrace of a Family Shabbat Service. You migh t just discover a new favorite family tradition in the making!\n\n\n6:00pm -7:00pm Community Shabbat Dinner\nThe entire WJC community is invited to j oin us for a Shabbat dinner. $25 per adult and $15 per child with a family max of $80
\nRSVP NOW: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/rhythm-ruach -november-22.html\n\n\n7:00pm-8:00pm Rhythm &\; Ruach\nMake WJC your ho me on Friday night. Join us this service to welcome Shabbat\, reflect on t he week\, and connect with God and with each other. Learn new melodies and sing your old favorites\, accompanied by our volunteer music ensemble.\n\ n\n8:00-9:00pm  Jonathan Orenstein\, JCC Krakow  ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /11/WJC-ECCShabbat.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2352@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241122T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241122T180000 DTSTAMP:20241020T215132Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/community-shabbat-dinner-18/ SUMMARY:Community Shabbat Dinner DESCRIPTION:4:15pm-5:15pm Traditional Service\n\n5:30pm-6:00pm Preschool Fa mily Shabbat Service\nThese services are specially designed for families w ith young children\, creating a warm and welcoming space where little ones can connect with their heritage in a fun and engaging way. If you're look ing for a way to introduce your preschooler to the beauty and joy of Shabb at\, step into the welcoming embrace of a Family Shabbat Service. You migh t just discover a new favorite family tradition in the making!\n\n\n6:00pm -7:00pm Community Shabbat Dinner\nThe entire WJC community is invited to j oin us for a Shabbat dinner. $25 per adult and $15 per child with a family max of $80
\nRSVP NOW: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/rhythm-ruach -november-22.html\n\n\n7:00pm-8:00pm Rhythm &\; Ruach\nMake WJC your ho me on Friday night. Join us this service to welcome Shabbat\, reflect on t he week\, and connect with God and with each other. Learn new melodies and sing your old favorites\, accompanied by our volunteer music ensemble.\n\ n\n8:00-9:00pm  Jonathan Orenstein\, JCC Krakow  ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/WJC-CommunityShabbatDinner.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2353@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241122T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241122T190000 DTSTAMP:20241020T215246Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rhythm-ruach-39/ SUMMARY:Rhythm & Ruach DESCRIPTION:4:15pm-5:15pm Traditional Service\n\n5:30pm-6:00pm Preschool Fa mily Shabbat Service\nThese services are specially designed for families w ith young children\, creating a warm and welcoming space where little ones can connect with their heritage in a fun and engaging way. If you're look ing for a way to introduce your preschooler to the beauty and joy of Shabb at\, step into the welcoming embrace of a Family Shabbat Service. You migh t just discover a new favorite family tradition in the making!\n\n\n6:00pm -7:00pm Community Shabbat Dinner\nThe entire WJC community is invited to j oin us for a Shabbat dinner. $25 per adult and $15 per child with a family max of $80
\nRSVP NOW: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/rhythm-ruach -november-22.html\n\n\n7:00pm-8:00pm Rhythm &\; Ruach\nMake WJC your ho me on Friday night. Join us this service to welcome Shabbat\, reflect on t he week\, and connect with God and with each other. Learn new melodies and sing your old favorites\, accompanied by our volunteer music ensemble.\n\ n\n8:00-9:00pm  Jonathan Orenstein\, JCC Krakow  ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /08/WJC-RhythmRuach.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2374@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241122T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241122T200000 DTSTAMP:20241104T024229Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-presents-jonathan-ornstein/ SUMMARY:WJC Presents: Jonathan Ornstein DESCRIPTION:Jonathan Ornstein\, JCC Krakow Executive Director\n\nSince its opening in April 2008 by The Prince of Wales\, Jonathan has served as the Executive Director of the Jewish Community Centre of Krakow\, Poland\, an organization devoted to rebuilding Jewish life in Krakow.The JCC boasts ov er 750 Jewish members\, welcomes 10\,000 visitors a month and has become o ne of Poland’s most visible signs of Jewish revival. He created Ride For The Living and Holocaust Survivor Day\, two global initiatives with tens of thousands of participants.\n\nPrior to the JCC’s opening in 2008\, he lectured in Modern Hebrew at Krakow’s Jagiellonian University Departmen t of Jewish Studies for 6 years and founded the “Gesher” association f or Polish-Israeli dialogue.A native of New York City\, Jonathan moved to I srael in 1994\, living for 7 years on a kibbutz in the Negev desert and se rved in a combat unit in the I.D.F. before moving to Poland in 2001.\n\nHe is a founding member of the Krakow Association of Christians and Jews whe re he serves as vice president. He also serves on the boards of the Krakow branch of the Child Survivors of the Holocaust organization\, Hillel Pola nd\, JCC Global and the Abraham Global Peace Initiative. Jonathan\, a prim ary architect of Poland’s contemporary Jewish rebirth\, is a frequent in ternational speaker and media contributor on issues relating to Jewish Pol and\, and an activist for Holocaust survivors. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /11/ornstein.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2238@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241123T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241123T100000 DTSTAMP:20240811T233457Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shabbat-yoga-33/ SUMMARY:Shabbat Yoga DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to reunite to deepen our understanding of Jewis h spirituality through the practice of yoga. Please welcome Shari Balaish and returning instructor\, Robin Wald\, as they lead us in inspiring infus ions of Jewish wisdom\, yoga and movement\, meditation and relaxation.\n\n All are welcome! Whether you are a beginner or an experienced yogi\, pleas e join us. Please bring your own mat and water bottle. Blocks are optional . We greatly look forward to practicing yoga together again!\n\n2024-25 Sc hedule\n• November 23 led by Robin Wald\n• January 25 led by Robin Wal d\n• Feb 1 led by Shari Balaish\n• March 8 led by Robin Wald\n• Apri l 26 led by Robin Wald\n• May 3 led by Shari Balaish\n\nRobin Wald is a Professional Certified Coach and consulting astrologer through her busines s Cosmic Wisdom Coaching. She is also a certified yoga and meditation teac her and adult and teen Jewish educator. Her meaningful Jewish yoga program s integrate wisdom from Torah\, Tanach\, Kabbalah\, Pirke Avot and Mussar with the embodied physical and contemplative practice. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019 /09/WJC_ShabbatYoga.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2361@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241123T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241123T110000 DTSTAMP:20241027T120105Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-193/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:It’s Shabbat and time to join friends at WJC! Children along with their grown up are invited to join us for our Torah for Tots service. We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendship and enjoy learning abou t Shabbat. This program is geared towards ECC age children through Kinderg arten. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2366@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241123T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241123T110000 DTSTAMP:20241027T122919Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-182/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC.  Following our ser vice together\, we will play some fun games and have a discussion on this week’s Torah portion. Make sure to check our weekly Shabbat newsletter f or a personal message from our Youth Services leader. This program is gear ed towards children in 1st grade through 6th grade. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2306@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241123T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241123T190000 DTSTAMP:20241120T021539Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/laughter-is-the-best-medicine-with-isr aeli-comedian-joel-chasnoff/ SUMMARY:Laughter is the Best Medicine with Israeli Comedian Joel Chasnoff DESCRIPTION:Join us for a night of comedy with Israeli comedian Joel Chasno ff\nSponsored by WJC Sisterhood and Brotherhood\n\nDoors will open at 7:00 pm for VIP ticket holders for a meet and greet experience with Joel and wi ll receive a signed copy of his book. Doors will open at 7:30pm for the re maining ticket holders to get seated for the 8:00pm show. Beer\, wine\, an d snacks will be served throughout the show with dessert to follow.\n\n$50 per regular ticket\, $25 per teen ticket\, $150 per VIP ticket\n\nIf you would like to sponsor our event\, you will receive a VIP ticket plus reser ved seating and your name will appear on our sponsorship list! Sponsorship is $250 per person.\n\nRSVP NOW: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/laug hter-is-the-best-medicine.html\n\nAbout Joel Chasnoff\nJoel Chasnoff\, a s tand-up comedian\, former IDF soldier\, and author of multiple non-fiction books\, including the newly released Israel 201\, offers a unique perspec tive on comedy. Unlike many Jewish comedians\, Chasnoff's humor is clever\ , clean\, and positive\, avoiding stereotypes and tired Borscht-Belt clich es. Instead\, he focuses on the joys and challenges of Jewish life\, prese nting a hip and wholesome take on the subject. With over 1\,500 performanc es at Jewish events in ten countries\, from the Melbourne Comedy Festival to Israeli late-night TV\, Chasnoff has established himself as a beloved f igure in the Jewish comedy scene. To learn more\, visit www.joelchasnoff.c om.\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /09/WJC-Comedian-1.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2355@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241124T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241124T100000 DTSTAMP:20241020T235135Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/an-up-close-look-at-what-its-really-li ke-to-be-israeli-today/ SUMMARY:An Up-Close Look at What It's Really Like to Be Israeli Today DESCRIPTION:Joel Chasnoff will be joining us to discuss his book 'Israel 20 1.' Joel pulls back the curtain on life in Israel as it stands today.\nThe re will be a breakfast buffet for all attendees! RSVP required!\n\nRSVP: h ttps://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/joel-chasnoff-israel-201.html ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /10/JoelMic.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2380@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241126T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241126T183000 DTSTAMP:20241124T173638Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/interfaith-thanksgiving-service/ SUMMARY:Interfaith Thanksgiving Service DESCRIPTION:Join us at St. John's Episcopal Church (4 Fountain Square in La rchmont) for an Interfaith Thanksgiving Service.\n\nBring a non-perishable food item for donation to the Larchmont/Mamaroneck Hunger Task Force: Cer eal\, Oatmeal\, Pasta\, Rice or a cash contribution\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /11/Screenshot-2024-11-07-at-6.15.12-PM.png CATEGORIES:Children,Community,Early Childhood Education,Family,Featured Events,Teens END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2362@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241130T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241130T110000 DTSTAMP:20241027T120732Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-194/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Children along with their grown up are invited to join with fri ends and family this Shabbat! Together we will sing Shabbat songs\, march with the Torahs and share what we are thankful for this year! This program is geared towards ECC age children through Kindergarten. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2367@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241130T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241130T110000 DTSTAMP:20241027T122723Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-183/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Join WJC friends for Youth Services at WJC.  Following our ser vice together\, we will play some fun games and have a discussion on this week’s Torah portion. Make sure to check our weekly Shabbat newsletter f or a personal message from our Youth Services leader. This program is gear ed towards children in 1st grade through 6th grade. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2145@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T154500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T171500 DTSTAMP:20241124T173645Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/gan-shalom-3/ SUMMARY:Gan Shalom DESCRIPTION:Gan Shalom is a new and engaging program being offered at WJC o n the first Wednesday of every month beginning in October 2024 to all WJC children including our ECC children in the 3s and 4s program (member and n on-member) and Religious School children in Gan (Kindergarten). We are thr illed to have ECC teachers\, Naomi Feuerstein along with Amanda Netti\, le ad our Gan Shalom program.\n\nEach month Gan Shalom will focus on creating connections between our ECC and RS communities while learning about Jewis h holidays\, values\, and customs.\n\nFamilies (fee the same for members a nd non-members) will be charged $100 per child for 7 sessions or $20 per c hild per session when signing up before the day of class. Families will be charged $30 per child for each session if they “drop-in” to the class . The time for each session will be 3:45-5:15pm.\n\nDates for Gan Shalom:\ nOctober 9\nNovember 6\nDecember 4\nFebruary 5\nMarch 5\nApril 2\nMay 7\n\ nSIGN UP NOW: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/gan-shalom-24-25.html\n\ n\n\nAbout our Gan Shalom Staff:\n\nAmanda Netti is an Assistant Teacher i n a Toddler 2s class. She recently shared the following: Westchester Jewis h Center ECC is such an enjoyable place to work. The staff partner togethe r to provide the children many opportunities to learn and grow. The parent s are true partners with us in their children’s education. I look forwar d to nurturing the curious young students in the Gan Shalom class.\n\nNaom i Feuerstein is an artist\, craftsperson\, and educator. She is currently developing and running the Woodshop and Studio Art program at the ECC\, an d loves being part of the WJC community. Naomi is also the founder of Over look Woods\, a woodworking design and build studio with a commitment to su stainability and community. In her free time\, she likes going on nature w alks with her family.\n\nQuestions?  Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.or g or Ann at ann@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /05/WJA-GanShalom2.png CATEGORIES:Children,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2347@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T101500 DTSTAMP:20241124T173656Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shabbat-morning-101-3/ SUMMARY:Shabbat Morning 101 DESCRIPTION:Interested in deepening your connection with the Shabbat mornin g service? Join us for “Shabbat Morning 101.” In this service and disc ussion we will explore the way the Shabbat service is organized and how th e siddur (prayer book) guides us through the service. We will learn what t he words of the prayers mean and identify personal connections to the litu rgy. We will also practice the traditional Shabbat melodies so that we can participate with confidence in the WJC sanctuary. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /08/WJC-ShabbatMorning-1.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2386@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T110000 DTSTAMP:20241124T172355Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-195/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Tkiya is here to lead Torah for Tots!  Children along with the ir grown up are invited to join us for our Torah for Tots service.  We wi ll sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendship and enjoy learning about Shab bat.  This program is geared towards ECC age children through Kindergarte n. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Children,Early Childhood Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2389@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T110000 DTSTAMP:20241124T173127Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-184/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:WJC children are invited to Youth Services at 11:00 am in the C hapel. On this Shabbat\, we will join with the students from our Religious School Shabbat for Youth Services. Together\, as a community\, following Tefillot\, we will discuss this week’s Torah portion along with other ac tivities.   ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Children,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2339@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T134500 DTSTAMP:20241124T173707Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/teen-parent-workshops-discovering-iden tity-through-the-jewish-lens-2/ SUMMARY:Teen & Parent Workshops ~ Discovering Identity: Through the Jewish Lens DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbi Dalton and Jess Berger in the Youth Lounge from 12:3 0 to 1:45pm for a new Shabbat learning program designed for for 9th - 12th graders and their parents.\nRSVP NOW: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form /teen-parent-workshops-december-7.html\nDecember 7 - Antisemitism - locall y/globally\nJanuary 4 - Israel/Zionism - Shinshin Yarden Terkel\nFebruary 1 - Money - borrowing\, lending\, tzedakah\, how do we value money\nMarch 1 - Relationships (romantic)\nApril 5 - Social Experiences - friendships\, peer pressure\, trying new things\, etc.\nMay 3 - College - Hillels of We stchester and WJC college students (that are already back from school) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /10/WJC-Teens-DiscoveringIdentity-1.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Teens END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2331@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241208T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241208T103000 DTSTAMP:20241124T173716Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/challah-baking-workshop-and-reading-of -the-challah-fairy-by-the-author-tami-arnowitz/ SUMMARY:The Challah Fairy: A Baking and Storytime Adventure DESCRIPTION:This event is an opportunity for two different fun activities f or the whole family. A hands-on challah making workshop AND story time wit h the authors of The Challah Fairy\, Tami Arnowitz and Robyn Greenberg. Al ong with hearing the authors read the story\, we will be creating dough an d giving ideas for braiding options\, which participants will do at home. Challah will be baked at home.\n\nRSVP: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/for m/sisterhood-challah-fairy-adventure.html ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /09/ebookcover.challah.jpg CATEGORIES:Children,Early Childhood Education,Family,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2309@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241208T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241208T100000 DTSTAMP:20241202T144804Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-abo ut/ SUMMARY:Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About... DESCRIPTION:Embark on a learning journey with WJC’s revitalized Adult Edu cation program. Each month\, we’ll delve into thought-provoking themes a nd explore specific topics in these Sunday morning sessions. We invite eve ryone to join us on this path of discovery… And\, of course\, no Jewish learning would be complete without some bagels and truly good coffee (real ly!). So\, come with an appetite for knowledge and a craving for a good cu p of joe­­—we’ll satisfy both. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /09/WJC-EverythingYouWantedtoKnow.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2373@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241208T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241208T160000 DTSTAMP:20241124T173745Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/golden-israeli-dances-2/ SUMMARY:Golden Israeli Dances DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the golden oldies of Israeli dance led by Sh mulik Gov-Ari.\n\nJoin us in our fourth of the series of dancing to the go lden Israeli dances of yesteryear\, led by Shmulik Gov-Ari in our beautifu l air conditioned Activity Center on Sunday December 8\, 2024 from 4 to 7: 15 pm. Admission is $20 and includes light refreshments.\n\nRSVP: lalperte sq@aol.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /07/WJC-GoldenDancing.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events,Teens END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2201@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T110000 DTSTAMP:20241126T231703Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/pj-library-story-time-and-sing-along-2 8/ SUMMARY:PJ Library Story Time and Sing Along DESCRIPTION:Please join us at WJC for our Hannukah PJ Library Story Time an d Sing-Along. Children will singalong to Hanukkah songs and listen to Hanu kkah stories. Together we will celebrate this joyful holiday! We will meet in the WJC Library. For more information please contact Aleza Kulp at edu cdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /07/WJC-PJStoryTime.jpg CATEGORIES:Early Childhood Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2382@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T193000 DTSTAMP:20241124T173802Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-book-cafe/ SUMMARY:WJC Book Café DESCRIPTION:Enjoy good literature among good company! Join the WEJC Book Ca fe for book discussions\, themed snacks\, and annual author visits.\n\nWe will be discussing Mitch Albom's new book\, The Little Liar\, an emotional ly moving tale of a young boy caught in the upheaval of the Holocaust who abandons truth and the consequences for his life moving forward and all th ose whom he loves and cares about. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /10/WJC-BookCafe.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2384@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T183000 DTSTAMP:20241124T173836Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/community-shabbat-dinner-19/ SUMMARY:Community Shabbat Dinner DESCRIPTION:4:15pm-5:15pm Traditional Service\n\n6:30pm-7:30pm Community Sh abbat Dinner\nThe entire WJC community is invited to join us for a Shabbat dinner. $25 per adult and $15 per child with a family max of $80
\nRSVP NOW: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/rhythm-ruach-december-13.html\n\ n\n7:30pm-8:30pm Rhythm &\; Ruach\nMake WJC your home on Friday night. Join us this service to welcome Shabbat\, reflect on the week\, and connec t with God and with each other. Learn new melodies and sing your old favor ites\, accompanied by our volunteer music ensemble.\n\n8:30pm: Chocolate O neg and Author Talk with Lynne Azarch ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/WJC-CommunityShabbatDinner.png CATEGORIES:Children,Community,Family,Featured Events,Teens END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2385@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T193000 DTSTAMP:20241124T173904Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rhythm-ruach-40/ SUMMARY:Rhythm & Ruach DESCRIPTION:4:15pm-5:15pm Traditional Service\n\n6:30pm-7:30pm Community Sh abbat Dinner\nThe entire WJC community is invited to join us for a Shabbat dinner. $25 per adult and $15 per child with a family max of $80
\nRSVP NOW: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/rhythm-ruach-december-13.html\n\ n\n7:30pm-8:30pm Rhythm &\; Ruach\nMake WJC your home on Friday night. Join us this service to welcome Shabbat\, reflect on the week\, and connec t with God and with each other. Learn new melodies and sing your old favor ites\, accompanied by our volunteer music ensemble.\n\n8:30pm: Chocolate O neg and Author Talk with Lynne Azarch ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /08/WJC-RhythmRuach.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2383@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T203000 DTSTAMP:20241124T173909Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/chocolate-oneg-and-author-talk-with-ly nne-azarch/ SUMMARY:Chocolate Oneg and Author Talk with Lynn Azarchi DESCRIPTION:In the first sec­tion of Coun­ter­ing Anti­semitism &\; Hate\, authors Lynn Azarchi and Har­lene Lichter Galen remind us of the n eed for action. They empha­size the impor­tance of encour­ag­ing young peo­ple to strength­en their iden­ti­ties and be proud of who they ar e\, and they urge us to learn from his­to­ry in order to act effec­tive ­ly and appropriately.\n\nOth­er top­ics include empa­thy\, the need t o work togeth­er\, the phi­los­o­phy and habit of becom­ing an upstan der\, and refusal to look the oth­er way when injus­tice occurs. Report ­ing abuse to author­i­ties\, using exist­ing laws\, and under­stand ­ing the resources at one’s dis­pos­al are all essen­tial tools. The authors exam­ine anti­se­mit­ic tropes and Holo­caust denial and giv e sug­ges­tions about how to han­dle them when they sur­face. They als o pro­mote pos­i­tive\, pre­emp­tive approach­es\, such as com­mu­ ni­ty ser­vice\, tikkun olam\, and fundrais­ing for help­ful caus­es. They weave in per­son­al sto­ries\, famous quotes\, and graph­ic dia ­grams to illus­trate their points.\n\nThe book also fea­tures a list o f edu­ca­tion­al activ­i­ties that are prac­ti­cal rather than the ­o­ret­i­cal. Azarchi and Galen dis­cuss in detail iden­ti­fi­ca­ tion with Israel\, tac­tics to help one remain calm in moments of cri­si s\, assertive behav­iors\, and the uses and dan­gers of social media. Th ey also rec­om­mend jour­nal­ing\, and pro­vide a list of edu­ca­ti on­al movies.\n\nAbout Lynn Azarchi \nAs Executive Director of Kidsbridge Tolerance Center outside of Trenton\, New Jersey—a nonprofit organizati on dedicated to fostering bullying prevention\, diversity appreciation\, a nti-bias\, empathy\, and empowerment\, Lynn is a tireless advocate for imp roving the lives of at-risk youth in communities across New Jersey. She ha s educated more than 30\,000 students - preschool\, elementary and middle schoolers.\n\nShe is a frequent speaker to major educational conferences\, corporations\, parent and teacher groups. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /11/WJC-ChocolateOneg-2023.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2401@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T100000 DTSTAMP:20241202T144655Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shabbat-yoga-39/ SUMMARY:Shabbat Yoga DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to reunite to deepen our understanding of Jewis h spirituality through the practice of yoga. Please welcome Shari Balaish and returning instructor\, Robin Wald\, as they lead us in inspiring infus ions of Jewish wisdom\, yoga and movement\, meditation and relaxation.\n\n All are welcome! Whether you are a beginner or an experienced yogi\, pleas e join us. Please bring your own mat and water bottle. Blocks are optional . We greatly look forward to practicing yoga together again!\n\n2024-25 Sc hedule\n• December 14 led by Robin Wald\n• January 25 led by Robin Wal d\n• Feb 1 led by Shari Balaish\n• March 8 led by Robin Wald\n• Apri l 26 led by Robin Wald\n• May 3 led by Shari Balaish\n\nRobin Wald is a Professional Certified Coach and consulting astrologer through her busines s Cosmic Wisdom Coaching. She is also a certified yoga and meditation teac her and adult and teen Jewish educator. Her meaningful Jewish yoga program s integrate wisdom from Torah\, Tanach\, Kabbalah\, Pirke Avot and Mussar with the embodied physical and contemplative practice. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019 /09/WJC_ShabbatYoga.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2387@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T110000 DTSTAMP:20241124T172334Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-196/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Shabbat is here!  We are so glad Shabbat is here!  Children a long with their grown up are invited to join us for our Torah for Tots ser vice.  We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendship and enjoy learni ng about Shabbat.  This program is geared towards ECC age children throug h Kindergarten.    ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Children,Early Childhood Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2391@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T110000 DTSTAMP:20241124T173359Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-186/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Children in grades 1st – 6th are invited on Shabbat morning t o join one another for an age-appropriate service and discussion on the To rah portion.  We will also have a discussion on the Torah portion and con clude our service with a fun activity! Make sure to check our weekly Shabb at newsletter for a personal message from our Youth Services leader.   ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Children,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2381@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T160000 DTSTAMP:20241124T173918Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shabbat-is-awesome/ SUMMARY:Shabbat is Awesome DESCRIPTION:Got kids? Got grandkids? Get out of the house on a cold winter day for an afternoon of fun and games at WJC. An event for the whole famil y. Crafts\, kiddie sports and open play for younger kids. Pick Up basketba ll\, foosball and board games for older kids and teens. Adults get to hang out and schmooze. Everyone gets tasty snacks! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /11/WJC-ShabbatAwesome.png CATEGORIES:Children,Early Childhood Education,Family,Featured Events,Teens END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2310@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T100000 DTSTAMP:20240906T020556Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-abo ut-2/ SUMMARY:Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About... DESCRIPTION:Embark on a learning journey with WJC’s revitalized Adult Edu cation program. Each month\, we’ll delve into thought-provoking themes a nd explore specific topics in these Sunday morning sessions\, conveniently coinciding with Religious School. We invite everyone to join us on this p ath of discovery… And\, of course\, no Jewish learning would be complete without some bagels and truly good coffee (really!). So\, come with an ap petite for knowledge and a craving for a good cup of joe­­—we’ll sat isfy both. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /09/WJC-EverythingYouWantedtoKnow.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2321@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T100000 DTSTAMP:20241124T173927Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rosh-chodesh-in-the-woods-4/ SUMMARY:Rosh Chodesh In The Woods DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Rosh Chodesh With Sisterhood this Winter! Join us eac h month to welcome in the new moon. Traditionally a women’s holiday\, R osh Chodesh has been an opportunity for Jewish women to gather for thousa nds of years. Enjoy walking through the gentle woods of Sheldrake Environm ental Center and coming together for tea. Attend one\, some or all\; this program is for YOU! Kindly register for each date attending to ensure ma terials for you to enjoy. Thewjcsisterhood@gmail.com.\n\nSundays or Friday s from 10:00-11:30am\nDates:\n\n Sunday\, December 15\n Sunday\, January 12\n Friday\, January 31\n Sunday\, February 2\n Friday\, February 28\ n Sunday\, March 9\n Friday\, March 28\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /07/WJC-roshchodeshinthewoods.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Sisterhood END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2356@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T180000 DTSTAMP:20241124T173952Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-hanukkah-celebration-2/ SUMMARY:WJC Hanukkah Celebration DESCRIPTION:We invite our WJC community for a fun afternoon celebrating Han ukkah!  Join us we build together the largest LEGO Hanukkiyah!  At the s ame time\, our littles ones along with a grownup are invited to a Hanukkah puppet show by WonderSpark and Hanukkah concert led by our very own ECC Music Teacher\, Matty Roxx.  Our program will also include a delicious Ha nukkah dairy dinner with latkes\, of course!\n\n**$5 per person\, $25 max imum for families**\n\nRSVP NOW: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/2024- wjc-community-wide-hanukkah-celebration.html\n\nQuestions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org or (914) 698-2960 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /10/WJC-PJLibraryHanukkah-2024.png CATEGORIES:Children,Community,Early Childhood Education,Family,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2252@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241219T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241219T110000 DTSTAMP:20241125T173825Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/cooking-for-hope-40/ SUMMARY:{NEW DATE} Cooking for Hope DESCRIPTION:**Please note the date change.**\n\nPlease help by preparing me als to help feed 120 individuals who eat at HOPE Soup Kitchen in New Roche lle. The request is for lasagna made with meat or plant based meat\, veggi es and dessert. Any or all is greatly appreciated and store bought is fine .\n\nDrop off is at 35 Forest Park Avenue in Larchmont.\n\nIf you are not available during that time\, please call 914-400-8577 or 914-980-8853. RSV P: sklevy8@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /12/WJC-CookingforHope.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events,SOJAC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2388@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241221T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241221T110000 DTSTAMP:20241124T172439Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-197/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:What a special day!  It’s Shabbat and the first day of Winte r!  Come warm up with friends and family at Torah for Tots! Children alon g with their grown up are invited to join as we sing songs\, dance with th e Torah\, clap hands and enjoy learning about Shabbat.  Following our ser vice\, we encourage everyone to join us for a Kiddush lunch with the congr egation. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Children,Early Childhood Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2390@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241221T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241221T110000 DTSTAMP:20241124T173241Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-185/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:Children in grades 1st – 6th are invited on Shabbat morning t o join one another for an age-appropriate service and discussion on the To rah portion.  We will also have a discussion on the Torah portion and con clude our service with a fun activity! Make sure to check our weekly Shabb at newsletter for a personal message from our Youth Services leader.   ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Children,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2392@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241226T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241226T180000 DTSTAMP:20241209T033005Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/town-of-mamaroneck-menorah-lighting/ SUMMARY:Town of Mamaroneck Menorah Lighting DESCRIPTION:Join WJC Clergy at Hommocks Park Ice Rink to light the town men orah!\nMenorah Lighting Ceremony from 3:45 PM to 4:15 PMFree Ice Skating f rom 4:15 PM to 5:15 PM\n\nJoin us for a festive celebration at Hommocks Pa rk Ice Rink as we celebrate the lighting of the Menorah! The ceremony will begin at 4:00 PM\, followed by an hour of free ice skating for all attend ees from 4:15 PM to 5:15 PM. Bring your family and friends for a memorable evening of community\, light\, and fun!\nMenorah lighting will start at 4 pm followed by a free skating session and fun giveaways! This event is ope n to people of all ages!\n\nHommocks Park Ice Rink: 140 Hommocks Rd\, Larc hmont\, NY 10538 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018 /12/menorah-318641_1920.jpg CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2415@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20250102 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20250116 DTSTAMP:20250108T150537Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/mlk-day-of-service-food-drive/ SUMMARY:MLK Day of Service: Food Drive DESCRIPTION:Help us collect non-perishable food to fill the Blizzard Boxes that will be assembled on MLK Day at the Mid-Westchester JCC. Food drive w ill continue until Wednesday\, January 15th. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /12/WJC-MLK-FoodDrive.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events,SOJAC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2424@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T110000 DTSTAMP:20241227T172456Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-for-tots-198/ SUMMARY:Torah for Tots DESCRIPTION:Tkiya is here to lead Torah for Tots! Children along with thei r grown up are invited to join us for our Torah for Tots service. We will sing Shabbat songs\, celebrate friendship and enjoy learning about Shabba t. This program is geared towards ECC age children through Kindergarten.    ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-TorahforTots.jpg CATEGORIES:Early Childhood Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2428@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T110000 DTSTAMP:20241227T172705Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/youth-services-187/ SUMMARY:Youth Services DESCRIPTION:WJC children are invited to Youth Services at 11:00 am in the C hapel. On this Shabbat\, we will join with the students from our Religiou s School Shabbat for Youth Services. Together\, as a community\, followi ng Tefillot\, we will discuss this week’s Torah portion along with other activities. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /05/WJC-YouthServices.jpg CATEGORIES:Children,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2409@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250110T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250110T180000 DTSTAMP:20250106T181313Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/preschool-family-shabbat-service-10/ SUMMARY:Preschool Family Shabbat Service DESCRIPTION:5:30 – 6:00pm: Preschool Family Shabbat Service\nThese servic es are specially designed for families with young children\, creating a wa rm and welcoming space where little ones can connect with their heritage i n a fun and engaging way. If you're looking for a way to introduce your pr eschooler to the beauty and joy of Shabbat\, step into the welcoming embra ce of a Family Shabbat Service. You might just discover a new favorite fam ily tradition in the making!\n\nGet cozy this session and be sure to come in pajamas! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /11/WJC-ECCShabbat.png CATEGORIES:Early Childhood Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2393@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250110T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250110T180000 DTSTAMP:20241209T032020Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/preschool-family-shabbat-dinner/ SUMMARY:Preschool Family Shabbat Dinner DESCRIPTION:Fun and Tasty Shabbat Dinner for Preschoolers and their grownup s\n\n$25 per adult\, $15 per child\, $80 per family (max)\n\nRSVP NOW: htt ps://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/preschool-family-shabbat-dinner-jan-10.ht ml ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /11/WJC-preschoolfamilyshabbatdinner.png CATEGORIES:Early Childhood Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2400@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T101500 DTSTAMP:20241124T232322Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/simple-soulful-29/ SUMMARY:Simple & Soulful DESCRIPTION:Let your spirit soar as we journey through an abbreviated Shabb at morning service. This 90-minuteservice includes group prayer and singin g accompanied by instruments\, silence for personal reflection and an inte ractive exploration and interpretation of the week’s Torah portion. Freq uent comments and questions encourage us to reflect on ourselves and find personal meaning in age-old prayers. We especially welcome those with chil dren in the 3rd grade and older to attend as a family. Join the rest of th e WJC community for a concluding activity together\, Kiddush and time to s chmooze. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2017 /11/WJC-SimpleAndSoulful.jpg CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Community,Family,Featured Events,Teens END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2399@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T160000 DTSTAMP:20241124T232015Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shabbat-is-awesome-2/ SUMMARY:Shabbat is Awesome DESCRIPTION:Got kids? Got grandkids? Get out of the house on a cold winter day for an afternoon of fun and games at WJC. An event for the whole famil y. Crafts\, kiddie sports and open play for younger kids. Pick Up basketba ll\, foosball and board games for older kids and teens. Adults get to hang out and schmooze. Everyone gets tasty snacks! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /11/WJC-ShabbatAwesome.png CATEGORIES:Children,Early Childhood Education,Family,Featured Events,Teens END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2357@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T183000 DTSTAMP:20241210T174350Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/2025-wjc-brotherhood-poker-tournament/ SUMMARY:2025 WJC Brotherhood Charity Poker Tournament benefiting Kibbutz R e’Im DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for Saturday\, January 11\, 2025\, as WJC t ransforms into a thrilling arena for the 2nd Annual WJC Charity Poker Tour nament 2025 hosted by the WJC Brotherhood! Sharpen your poker face\, gathe r your friends\, and get ready for an evening of friendly competition and impactful giving.\nAll WJC members (adults 21+) are invited to participate to play\, eat\, drink\, and/or be a sponsor at this exciting event.\n\nRe serve your spot today and join us for an unforgettable evening of fun\, ph ilanthropy\, and community.\n\nMore ways to contribute? To learn more abou t sponsorship or to make alternate contributions (i.e. - experience ticket s\, local business donations\, etc.) please contact WJCenterBrotherhood@gm ail.com.\n\nLet’s raise the stakes for a great cause!\n\nRSVP NOW: https ://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/2025-brotherhood-poker-tournament.html\n\nP rices: \n\n SPONSOR: I will sponsor a table ($288)\n PLAYER: I will play \, eat and drink ($118)\n PLAYER PLUS: I will add BONUS chips ($36)\n AT TENDEE: I will eat and drink only ($54)\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /10/WJC-Brotherhood-Poker-new.png CATEGORIES:Brotherhood,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2311@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250112T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250112T100000 DTSTAMP:20240906T020612Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-abo ut-3/ SUMMARY:Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About... DESCRIPTION:Embark on a learning journey with WJC’s revitalized Adult Edu cation program. Each month\, we’ll delve into thought-provoking themes a nd explore specific topics in these Sunday morning sessions\, conveniently coinciding with Religious School. We invite everyone to join us on this p ath of discovery… And\, of course\, no Jewish learning would be complete without some bagels and truly good coffee (really!). So\, come with an ap petite for knowledge and a craving for a good cup of joe­­—we’ll sat isfy both. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /09/WJC-EverythingYouWantedtoKnow.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2322@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250112T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250112T100000 DTSTAMP:20240915T233458Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rosh-chodesh-in-the-woods-5/ SUMMARY:Rosh Chodesh In The Woods DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Rosh Chodesh With Sisterhood this Winter! Join us eac h month to welcome in the new moon. Traditionally a women’s holiday\, R osh Chodesh has been an opportunity for Jewish women to gather for thousa nds of years. Enjoy walking through the gentle woods of Sheldrake Environm ental Center and coming together for tea. Attend one\, some or all\; this program is for YOU! Kindly register for each date attending to ensure ma terials for you to enjoy. Thewjcsisterhood@gmail.com.\n\nSundays or Friday s from 10:00-11:30am\nDates:\n\n Sunday\, January 12\n Friday\, January 31\n Sunday\, February 2\n Friday\, February 28\n Sunday\, March 9\n F riday\, March 28\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /07/WJC-roshchodeshinthewoods.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2406@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250112T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250112T133000 DTSTAMP:20241227T040149Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/kol-israel-zoom-study-session/ SUMMARY:Kol Israel Zoom Study Session DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Zoom study session as we discuss Parshat Vayechi on Sunday\, January 12\, at 1:30pm.\n\nJoin us via Zoom: https://us02web.z oom.us/j/84593164328\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /12/January-12th-Intercommunity-Learning-Flyer-v2.jpg CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2394@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250112T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250112T191500 DTSTAMP:20241124T221440Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/golden-israeli-dances-3/ SUMMARY:Golden Israeli Dances DESCRIPTION:Please join dancers from the NY tristate area and beyond as we dance to the Golden Oldies of Israeli dance on Sunday January 12\, 2025 at 4:00 pm. World renowned choreographer and teacher Shmulik Gov Ari will le ad our session.\n\nAdmission is $20 per person\, which includes light refr eshments.\n\nRSVP to Linda Alpert at lalpertesq@aol.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /07/WJC-GoldenDancing.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2422@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250113T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250113T203000 DTSTAMP:20250102T142434Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/transitions-for-parents-the-college-pr ep-convo-we-dont-often-have/ SUMMARY:Transitions for Parents: The College Prep Convo We Don’t Often Ha ve DESCRIPTION:Join us on zoom for a meaningful evening discussing with the pr ofessional team of Scarsdale Psychology Associates how to help our childre n develop a healthy sense of self as they enter emerging adulthood. While geared specifically for teenager years\, this zoom program is open to anyo ne curious to think more about parenting\, transitions\, and wellbeing.\n\ nSpeaker bios:\nhttps://scarsdalepsychologyassociates.com/team/heather-ufb erg/\n\nhttps://scarsdalepsychologyassociates.com/team/lara-siegel/\n\nJoi n us via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84303530177\nMeeting ID: 843 0353 0177 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /12/College-Prep-Talk.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Community,Family,Featured Events,Sisterhood END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2395@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T210000 DTSTAMP:20250114T150323Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/learn-how-to-knit/ SUMMARY:Learn How to Knit DESCRIPTION:Come learn how to knit with Linda Alpert\, starting Tuesday Jan uary 14\, 2025 at 7:00 pm\n\nAdults and Teens are welcome to attend this i n person Sisterhood event where Linda Alpert will teach you how to knit a simple cowl neck\, hat\, or the simple pattern of your choice. The dates a re Tuesday nights from 7:00 to 9:00pm on January 14\, 21 and 28\, 2025.\n\ nCost is free but you need to bring your own supplies\, including worsted weight yarn (acrylic or wool)\, knitting needles that match that weight (u sually needle sizes 7\, 8 or 9)\, a crochet hook the same size as the knit ting needles\, and a large eye blunt needle. Please bring either circular or straight needles. Wooden knitting needles are great for beginners.\n\nR egister here: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/learn-to-knit-wjc.html ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /11/Learn-to-Knit.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events,Teens END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2418@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T210000 DTSTAMP:20250102T163731Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/mlk-day-of-service-community-programs- 2/ SUMMARY:MLK Day of Service: Community Programs DESCRIPTION:The Inter-Religious Coalition of New Rochelle and the JCC Mid- Westchester will commemorate MLK Day with a screening of the important doc umentary\, Shared Legacies\, from director-producer Dr. Shari Rogers. Afte r the screening\, we will share refreshments and reflections. This event i s free and for everyone\, including teens (ages 13–18). Registration is required.\n\nLearn more and register at www.jccmw.org/shared-legacies\n\nS hiloh Baptist Church\, 185 Lincoln Avenue\, New Rochelle\, NY\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /12/WJC-MLK-Programs.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events,SOJAC,Teens END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2419@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T211500 DTSTAMP:20250102T142654Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/meet-author-andrea-j-stein/ SUMMARY:Meet Author Andrea J. Stein DESCRIPTION:Andrea J. Stein will be here to discuss her new novel\, Dear El iza\, and the current climate for Jewish Authors. It is not necessary to r ead the book to attend the event. Dessert and refreshments will be served. \n\nJewish Unpacked has called Dear Eliza a "top Jewish beach read\," desc ribing it as "the perfect fit for Emily Henry and Katherine Center readers \," and in their new list of recommended autumn reads\, Kveller described it as "a beautiful book about grief and families\, and a lovely tale about learning what it means to love." Andrea's first novel\, Typecast\, was re cently recommended as a "Summer Reading Schmooze" by The Center for Jewish History\, whose reviewer wrote\, "Almost everyone in this novel\, which t akes place in suburban New Jersey\, is Jewish. Jewishness is a given\, not a source of angst."\n\nDear Eliza centers on 26-year-old Eliza Levinger\, whose world crumbled when she lost her mom to cancer ten years earlier. E liza has finally rebuilt her life -- only to lose her dad unexpectedly. Ev en more unexpectedly\, at her dad's shiva\, her aunt gives her a letter fr om her mom\, having been instructed to deliver it only after Eliza's dad's death. Inside the letter? A bombshell that upends all of Eliza’s relati onships.\n\nRead more at: http://andreajstein.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /12/Andrea-Stein-Author-Talk.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Community,Featured Events,Teens END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2412@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250117T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250117T193000 DTSTAMP:20250108T170401Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/community-shabbat-dinner-20/ SUMMARY:Community Shabbat Dinner DESCRIPTION:4:30pm: Traditional Service\n\n6:30pm-7:30pm Community Shabbat Dinner\nThe entire WJC community is invited to join us for a Shabbat dinne r. $25 per adult and $15 per child with a family max of $80
\nRSVP NOW: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/rhythm-ruach-january-17-25.html\n\n\n7 :30pm-8:30pm Rhythm &\; Ruach\nMake WJC your home on Friday night. Join us this service to welcome Shabbat\, reflect on the week\, and connect wi th God and with each other. Learn new melodies and sing your old favorites \, accompanied by our volunteer music ensemble. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/WJC-CommunityShabbatDinner.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2411@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250117T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250117T203000 DTSTAMP:20250108T170423Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rhythm-ruach-41/ SUMMARY:Rhythm & Ruach DESCRIPTION:4:30pm: Traditional Service\n\n6:30pm-7:30pm Community Shabbat Dinner\nThe entire WJC community is invited to join us for a Shabbat dinne r. $25 per adult and $15 per child with a family max of $80
\nRSVP NOW: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/rhythm-ruach-january-17-25.html\n\n\n7 :30pm-8:30pm Rhythm &\; Ruach\nMake WJC your home on Friday night. Join us this service to welcome Shabbat\, reflect on the week\, and connect wi th God and with each other. Learn new melodies and sing your old favorites \, accompanied by our volunteer music ensemble. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /08/WJC-RhythmRuach.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2416@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250120T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250120T150000 DTSTAMP:20250117T141439Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/mlk-day-of-service/ SUMMARY:MLK Day of Service DESCRIPTION:Large scale MLK Day of Service 2025 community service program - building blizzard boxes\, all ages welcome. Please register 1 ticket per person (not per family) so we have an accurate count of participation.\n\n JCC Mid Westchester\n999 Wilmot Road\nScarsdale\, NY 10583\n\nRegister now : https://operations.daxko.com/online/4072/ProgramsV2/Events.mvc/offering? guid=5107680a-41ec-11ef-99c8-005056921697 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /12/WJC-MLK-Service.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events,SOJAC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2403@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250121T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250121T193000 DTSTAMP:20250115T142421Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-teen-cook-off-challenge/ SUMMARY:WJC Club 78 vs. Teens Cook Off Challenge DESCRIPTION:Get ready to kick off the 2025 year with Yarden\, our Israeli S hinshin\, and some of her friends from Israel. Bring your cooking skills\, a hungry belly\, or both PLUS your WJC friends to our very first cook-off challenge between club 78 and the WJC Teens (9th-12th grade). The whole g roup will learn how to make fresh hummus\, Israeli salad\, falafel\, and a fun dessert! Who will cook it better?! Only our Israeli judges will be ab le to figure it out!\nWe will also participate in #operation_Dugo\, click  here to learn more.\nRegister here: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form /teen-cook-off-challenge ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /12/WJC-Club-78-vs.-Teens-Cook-Off-Challenge.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Teens END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2396@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250121T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250121T210000 DTSTAMP:20250114T150123Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/learn-how-to-knit-2/ SUMMARY:Learn How to Knit DESCRIPTION:Come learn how to knit with Linda Alpert\, starting Tuesday Jan uary 14\, 2025 at 7:00 pm\n\nAdults and Teens are welcome to attend this i n person Sisterhood event where Linda Alpert will teach you how to knit a simple cowl neck\, hat\, or the simple pattern of your choice. The dates a re Tuesday nights from 7:00 to 9:00pm on January 14\, 21 and 28\, 2025.\n\ nCost is free but you need to bring your own supplies\, including worsted weight yarn (acrylic or wool)\, knitting needles that match that weight (u sually needle sizes 7\, 8 or 9)\, a crochet hook the same size as the knit ting needles\, and a large eye blunt needle. Please bring either circular or straight needles. Wooden knitting needles are great for beginners.\n\nR egister here: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/learn-to-knit-wjc.html ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /11/Learn-to-Knit.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events,Teens END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2404@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T213000 DTSTAMP:20250116T163753Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/bbyo-info-session-zoom/ SUMMARY:BBYO Info Session (Zoom) DESCRIPTION:Meet Emily Beirman\, the Hudson Valley regional director. Learn all about BBYO and what it can provide for your teen. We will be starting a chapter here at WJC and want YOU (your teen) to join us!\n\nRegister he re: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/bbyo-zoom-information-session.html ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /12/WJC-TeensBBYOInfo.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Teens END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2253@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T110000 DTSTAMP:20240812T000923Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/cooking-for-hope-41/ SUMMARY:Cooking for Hope DESCRIPTION:Please help by preparing meals to help feed 120 individuals who eat at HOPE Soup Kitchen in New Rochelle. The request is for lasagna made with meat or plant based meat\, veggies and dessert. Any or all is greatl y appreciated and store bought is fine.\n\nDrop off is at 35 Forest Park A venue in Larchmont.\n\nIf you are not available during that time\, please call 914-400-8577 or 914-980-8853. RSVP: sklevy8@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /12/WJC-CookingforHope.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2239@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T100000 DTSTAMP:20240811T233634Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shabbat-yoga-34/ SUMMARY:Shabbat Yoga DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to reunite to deepen our understanding of Jewis h spirituality through the practice of yoga. Please welcome Shari Balaish and returning instructor\, Robin Wald\, as they lead us in inspiring infus ions of Jewish wisdom\, yoga and movement\, meditation and relaxation.\n\n All are welcome! Whether you are a beginner or an experienced yogi\, pleas e join us. Please bring your own mat and water bottle. Blocks are optional . We greatly look forward to practicing yoga together again!\n\n2024-25 Sc hedule\n• January 25 led by Robin Wald\n• Feb 1 led by Shari Balaish\n • March 8 led by Robin Wald\n• April 26 led by Robin Wald\n• May 3 l ed by Shari Balaish\n\nRobin Wald is a Professional Certified Coach and co nsulting astrologer through her business Cosmic Wisdom Coaching. She is al so a certified yoga and meditation teacher and adult and teen Jewish educa tor. Her meaningful Jewish yoga programs integrate wisdom from Torah\, Tan ach\, Kabbalah\, Pirke Avot and Mussar with the embodied physical and cont emplative practice. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019 /09/WJC_ShabbatYoga.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2405@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T143000 DTSTAMP:20241227T035511Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/bbyo-info-session-in-person/ SUMMARY:BBYO Info Session (In Person) DESCRIPTION:Come meet the Hudson Valley Regional Director Emily Bierman and learn all about BBYO! We will be starting our very own chapter here at WJ C and want YOU (your teen) to join us!\n\nRegister Now: https://wjcenter.s hulcloud.com/form/bbyo-info-session-jan-26.html ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /12/WJC-TeensBBYOInfo-v2.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Teens END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2420@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T130000 DTSTAMP:20250116T174526Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/babysitter-training-course-by-the-amer ican-red-cross/ SUMMARY:Babysitter Training Course by the American Red Cross DESCRIPTION:WJC Babysitter Training Course - Led by the American Red Cross\ nAre you interested in babysitting\, becoming a camp counselor\, or just w ant to gain essential skills for working with kids? The WJC Babysitter Tra ining Course\, led by the American Red Cross\, is the perfect way to get s tarted!\nThis is a two-part certification training course\, held on:\n\n Sunday\, January 26th and Sunday\, February 2nd\n Time: 1:00 PM – 7:1 5 PM both days\n\nPlease be sure to eat lunch before you arrive. Early din ner\, drinks\, and snacks will be provided throughout the training.\nRegis tration:\n\n Early Bird Rate: $130 (if you register by January 20th)\n A fter January 20th: $166\n\nSign up now to secure your spot and get your B abysitter\, plus First Aid and CPR Certification!\n\nhttps://wjcenter.shul cloud.com/form/baby-sitter-training-course.html ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /12/WJC-BabysitterTraining.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Teens END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2432@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T180000 DTSTAMP:20250116T174602Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/adult-and-pediatric-first-aid-cpr-aed- certification-class/ SUMMARY:Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Certification Class DESCRIPTION:Get your First Aid and CPR certification at WJC!\n\nAre you pre paring to be a camp counselor? Are you a lifeguard? Do you babysit? Gain l ife-saving skills at WJC's teen geared First Aid and CPR certification cou rse led by an American Red Cross training technician. At the American Red Cross\, our mission is to help people prepare for and respond to emergenci es. To accomplish this goal\, we have developed a wide range of training o pportunities and certification programs that empower you to help in the mo ments that matter.\n\nThe class cost is $136\; however\, if you register b y January 20th\, you will receive a discounted price of $100.\n\nREGISTER NOW: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/cpr-aed-first-aid-class.html ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /12/WJC_CPR.jpg CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events,Teens END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2537@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250127T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250127T200000 DTSTAMP:20250127T151124Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/club-z/ SUMMARY:Club Z DESCRIPTION:We will gather once a month to discuss Israel\, antisemitism\, Zionism\, and teach self-advocacy skills\, public speaking skills and enco urage speaking out on behalf of Israel and Jews world wide.\n\nRegister: h ttps://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/club-z ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /01/Club-Z.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Teens END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2398@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T210000 DTSTAMP:20250114T150224Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/learn-how-to-knit-3/ SUMMARY:Learn How to Knit DESCRIPTION:Come learn how to knit with Linda Alpert\, starting Tuesday Jan uary 14\, 2025 at 7:00 pm\n\nAdults and Teens are welcome to attend this i n person Sisterhood event where Linda Alpert will teach you how to knit a simple cowl neck\, hat\, or the simple pattern of your choice. The dates a re Tuesday nights from 7:00 to 9:00pm on January 14\, 21 and 28\, 2025.\n\ nCost is free but you need to bring your own supplies\, including worsted weight yarn (acrylic or wool)\, knitting needles that match that weight (u sually needle sizes 7\, 8 or 9)\, a crochet hook the same size as the knit ting needles\, and a large eye blunt needle. Please bring either circular or straight needles. Wooden knitting needles are great for beginners.\n\nR egister here: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/learn-to-knit-wjc.html ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /11/Learn-to-Knit.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events,Teens END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2417@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T203000 DTSTAMP:20241227T163602Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/mlk-day-of-service-community-programs/ SUMMARY:MLK Day of Service: Community Programs DESCRIPTION:Ain't No Back to a Merry-Go-Round Film Screening &\; Talk Ba ck with Ilana Trachtman\, Producer/Director\n\nJCC Mid Westchester\n999 Wi lmot Road\nScarsdale\, NY 10583\n\n$12 for students\; $18 for adults\n\nRE GISTRATION: https://operations.daxko.com/online/4072/ProgramsV2/Events.mvc /offering?guid=ebe4cea0-a69d-11ef-99cc-005056921697 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /12/WJC-MLK-Programs.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events,SOJAC,Teens END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2210@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T100000 DTSTAMP:20241124T174051Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rosh-chodesh-in-the-woods/ SUMMARY:Rosh Chodesh In The Woods DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Rosh Chodesh With Sisterhood this Winter! Join us eac h month to welcome in the new moon. Traditionally a women’s holiday\, R osh Chodesh has been an opportunity for Jewish women to gather for thousa nds of years. Enjoy walking through the gentle woods of Sheldrake Environm ental Center and coming together for tea. Attend one\, some or all\; this program is for YOU! Kindly register for each date attending to ensure ma terials for you to enjoy. Thewjcsisterhood@gmail.com.\n\nSundays or Friday s from 10:00-11:30am\nDates:\n\n Friday\, January 31\n Sunday\, February 2\n Friday\, February 28\n Sunday\, March 9\n Friday\, March 28\n\n \ n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /07/WJC-roshchodeshinthewoods.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Sisterhood END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2546@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20250201 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20250228 DTSTAMP:20250128T141742Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/replenish-la-homes-with-judaica/ SUMMARY:Replenish LA Homes with Judaica DESCRIPTION:In coordination with the Jewish community in Los Angeles\, our Religious School and Sisterhood have partnered together to collect Judaica to help Jewish families in LA that lost their homes and are looking to re settle. We are only collecting through the month of February\,  Judaica s pecifically for Passover including Seder Plates\, Matzah covers and Kiddus h cups. Items may be new or gently used. All donations during the month of February may be brought to the WJC Religious School office. Our final day of collection will be on Thursday\, February 27th. Questions? Contact Ale za at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /01/replenish-la-homes-with-judaica-3.png CATEGORIES:Children,Community,Family,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2240@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T100000 DTSTAMP:20241124T174157Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shabbat-yoga-35/ SUMMARY:Shabbat Yoga DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to reunite to deepen our understanding of Jewis h spirituality through the practice of yoga. Please welcome Shari Balaish and returning instructor\, Robin Wald\, as they lead us in inspiring infus ions of Jewish wisdom\, yoga and movement\, meditation and relaxation.\n\n All are welcome! Whether you are a beginner or an experienced yogi\, pleas e join us. Please bring your own mat and water bottle. Blocks are optional . We greatly look forward to practicing yoga together again!\n\n2024-25 Sc hedule\n• Feb 1 led by Shari Balaish\n• March 8 led by Robin Wald\n• April 26 led by Robin Wald\n• May 3 led by Shari Balaish\n\nRobin Wald is a Professional Certified Coach and consulting astrologer through her bu siness Cosmic Wisdom Coaching. She is also a certified yoga and meditation teacher and adult and teen Jewish educator. Her meaningful Jewish yoga pr ograms integrate wisdom from Torah\, Tanach\, Kabbalah\, Pirke Avot and Mu ssar with the embodied physical and contemplative practice.\n\nShari Liebe rman Balaish discovered the practice of yoga over twenty years ago. A life long athlete and movement enthusiast\, yoga offered an integrated path of discovery. Shari received her 200-hour certification in 2010\, as well as her Jewish Yoga training from the Institute of Jewish Spirituality led by Myriam Klutz and Robin Wald and completed her 300-hour training in 2018.  Continuing education is her passion\, taking a deeper dive with renowned yoga teachers.  Her classes seek to nurture the supportive power of breat h\, focused on alignment crafted into a mindful flow.  Shari receives the greatest joy witnessing students unearth their own path of yoga. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019 /09/WJC_ShabbatYoga.jpg CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2438@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T114500 DTSTAMP:20250106T173818Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shabbat-morning-101-4/ SUMMARY:Shabbat Morning 101 DESCRIPTION:Interested in deepening your connection with the Shabbat mornin g service? Join us for “Shabbat Morning 101.” In this service and disc ussion we will explore the way the Shabbat service is organized and how th e siddur (prayer book) guides us through the service. We will learn what t he words of the prayers mean and identify personal connections to the litu rgy. We will also practice the traditional Shabbat melodies so that we can participate with confidence in the WJC sanctuary. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /01/WJC-ShabbatMorning-1-300x300-1.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2341@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T134500 DTSTAMP:20241227T041415Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/teen-parent-workshops-discovering-iden tity-through-the-jewish-lens-4/ SUMMARY:Teen & Parent Workshops ~ Discovering Identity: Through the Jewish Lens DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbi Dalton and Jess Berger in the Youth Lounge from 12:3 0 to 1:45pm for a new Shabbat learning program designed for for 9th - 12th graders and their parents.\nFebruary 1 - Money - borrowing\, lending\, tz edakah\, how do we value money RSVP NOW\nMarch 1 - Relationships (romantic ) RSVP NOW\nApril 5 - Social Experiences - friendships\, peer pressure\, t rying new things\, etc. RSVP NOW\nMay 3 - College - Hillels of Westchester and WJC college students (that are already back from school) RSVP NOW\nJu ne 7 - RSVP NOW ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /10/WJC-Teens-DiscoveringIdentity-1.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Teens END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2544@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250202T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250202T143000 DTSTAMP:20250127T214636Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/club-78-teens-project-ezra/ SUMMARY:Club 78 & WJC Teens with Project Ezra DESCRIPTION:Join Club 78 and WJC Teens for lunch and to make care packages for Jewish seniors at Project Ezra with Jess Berger. If you would like mor e information on Project Ezra\, check them out here: https://projectezra.o rg/#about\n\nRegister: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/club-78-wjc-tee ns-project-ezra ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /01/Club-78-Project-Ezra-1-1.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Teens END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2421@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250202T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250202T191500 DTSTAMP:20241227T170218Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/babysitter-training-course-by-the-amer ican-red-cross-2/ SUMMARY:Babysitter Training Course by the American Red Cross DESCRIPTION:WJC Babysitter Training Course - Led by the American Red Cross\ nAre you interested in babysitting\, becoming a camp counselor\, or just w ant to gain essential skills for working with kids? The WJC Babysitter Tra ining Course\, led by the American Red Cross\, is the perfect way to get s tarted!\nThis is a two-part certification training course\, held on:\n\n Sunday\, January 26th and Sunday\, February 2nd\n Time: 1:00 PM – 7:1 5 PM both days\n\nPlease be sure to eat lunch before you arrive. Early din ner\, drinks\, and snacks will be provided throughout the training.\nRegis tration:\n\n Early Bird Rate: $130 (if you register by January 10th)\n After January 10th: $166\n\nSign up now to secure your spot and get your Babysitter\, plus First Aid and CPR Certification! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /12/WJC-BabysitterTraining.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Teens END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2209@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T194500 DTSTAMP:20241124T174221Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/a-sisterhood-spiritual-sound-bath-with -susie-sands/ SUMMARY:A Sisterhood Spiritual Sound Bath Experience with Susie Sands DESCRIPTION:Relax and wind down in the company of your sisters as sound hea ling professional Susie Sands returns to Sisterhood for a special sound h ealing experience. Bring a yoga mat\, blanket\, and warm beverage to enha nce this enjoyable experience. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /03/WJC-SisterhoodSoundbath.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Sisterhood END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2149@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T154500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T171500 DTSTAMP:20241124T212643Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/gan-shalom-7/ SUMMARY:Gan Shalom DESCRIPTION:Gan Shalom is a new and engaging program being offered at WJC o n the first Wednesday of every month beginning in October 2024 to all WJC children including our ECC children in the 3s and 4s program (member and n on-member) and Religious School children in Gan (Kindergarten). We are thr illed to have ECC teachers\, Naomi Feuerstein along with Amanda Netti\, le ad our Gan Shalom program.\n\nEach month Gan Shalom will focus on creating connections between our ECC and RS communities while learning about Jewis h holidays\, values\, and customs.\n\nFamilies (fee the same for members a nd non-members) will be charged $100 per child for 7 sessions or $20 per c hild per session when signing up before the day of class. Families will be charged $30 per child for each session if they “drop-in” to the class . The time for each session will be 3:45-5:15pm.\n\nDates for Gan Shalom:\ nOctober 9\nNovember 6\nDecember 4\nFebruary 5\nMarch 5\nApril 2\nMay 7\n\ nSIGN UP NOW: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/gan-shalom-24-25.html\n\ n\n\nAbout our Gan Shalom Staff:\n\nAmanda Netti is an Assistant Teacher i n a Toddler 2s class. She recently shared the following: Westchester Jewis h Center ECC is such an enjoyable place to work. The staff partner togethe r to provide the children many opportunities to learn and grow. The parent s are true partners with us in their children’s education. I look forwar d to nurturing the curious young students in the Gan Shalom class.\n\nNaom i Feuerstein is an artist\, craftsperson\, and educator. She is currently developing and running the Woodshop and Studio Art program at the ECC\, an d loves being part of the WJC community. Naomi is also the founder of Over look Woods\, a woodworking design and build studio with a commitment to su stainability and community. In her free time\, she likes going on nature w alks with her family.\n\nQuestions?  Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.or g or Ann at ann@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /05/WJA-GanShalom2.png CATEGORIES:Children,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2433@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T200000 DTSTAMP:20250102T143535Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/elisa-albert-tackles-antisemitism-a-zo om-event-for-all/ SUMMARY:Elisa Albert Tackles Antisemitism: A Zoom Event for All DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, February 5th\, join Sisterhood on a zoom call wi th author Elisa Albert. In the Fall\, Elisa Albert made international news when the Albany Book Festival was canceled when co-panelists refused to p articipate alongside a “Zionist.” Meet Elisa over Zoom for a powerful event on combating antisemitism with pride.\n\n \;\n\nJoin the discuss ion using the Zoom link: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/79425666420?pwd=I0LNLlU ZROJPzhLZ4mx0yWd69xab2Y.1 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /01/Elisa-Albert-Zoom-Event.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events,Sisterhood,Teens END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2377@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T210000 DTSTAMP:20250106T210024Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/the-great-challah-bake/ SUMMARY:The Great Challah Bake DESCRIPTION:Together We Rise!\n\nWe hope to gather 100 women for an uplifti ng evening celebrating Jewish unity through the tradition of baking challa h. While we join together in person\, we will be sharing this special mitz vah with our friends from Kibbutz Reim (visited through Project 24) in Isr ael. Proceeds will be donated to the ongoing work of Project 24.\n\n$36 pe r person\n\nRegister Now: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/the-great-ch allah-bake.html ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /11/WJC-TheGreatChallahBake.png CATEGORIES:Children,Community,Family,Featured Events,Sisterhood,Teens END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2434@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T203000 DTSTAMP:20250206T193113Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/k-6th-grade-movie-night-3/ SUMMARY:K - 6th Grade Movie Night DESCRIPTION:WJC kids in Kindergarten through 6th grade are invited to join together for dinner and a movie. There will be a pasta dinner followed b y a choice of age appropriate movies in the WJC Activity Center and Librar y. The WJC gym will also be open for basketball or maybe even a fun game of gaga!\n\n**$25 per child**\n\nRSVP to Aleza Kulp at educdir@wjcenter.or g ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /01/2cfba3398e2f0bd083c1c9124e19c0b58d46ba65.png CATEGORIES:Children,Family,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2507@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250209T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250209T110000 DTSTAMP:20250116T193209Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/world-wide-wrap-3/ SUMMARY:World Wide Wrap DESCRIPTION:Learn to wrap tefillin and about Tu Bishvat!\n\nRSVP: https://w jcenter.shulcloud.com/form/2025-world-wide-wrap\n\nSchedule\n\n9-9:45pm-Mi nyan and hands-on tefillin workshop\n\n9:45-10:45am-Breakfast and presenta tion on Tu Bishvat from Israeli tour guide Zalman Spivak\n\n \;\n\nZal man Spivak is an Israel tour guide and Jewish educator with a passion for creating individual and group experiences\, making traveling in Israel not simply a tour\, but a masa – an unforgettable\, once-in-a-lifetime jour ney. Zalman's greatest passion is guiding through the land that he calls h ome. "Nothing is more gratifying than sharing my deep love and appreciatio n for Israel\, combined with over 20 years of accumulated knowledge and ex perience."\n\nBorn in Baltimore\, MD\, Zalman Spivak made Aliyah to Israel with his family in 1986.He served in the Nahal Infantry Unit of the Israe li Army. After his military service\, he earned a BA in Jewish History and Comparative Religion from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem\, pursued st udies in Education at Hertzog College\, and worked towards an MA in Jewish Education at the Melton School for Jewish Education at Hebrew University. From 2007 to 2010\, Zalman served as the Israeli shaliach (emissary) for the Jewish Agency and the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism in Los Angeles\,focusing on engaging teens and university students throughout Cal ifornia and the US Southwest.\n\nZalman is a licensed tour guide certified by the Israel Ministry of Tourism and has since worked with youth and tee n groups\, Federations\, synagogues\, Christian groups\, and families. Zal man has four children and lives in Nofey Prat\, a young pluralistic Jewish community in the Judean Desert\, where they enjoy hiking\, reading and le arning new things\, playing games\, baking and cooking. They regularly ope n their home to guests\, and consider them all members their “extended f amily”. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /01/World-Wide-Wrap-1.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Children,Community,Family,Featured Events,Teens END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2197@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250209T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250209T110000 DTSTAMP:20241124T212650Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/pj-library-story-time-and-sing-along-2 4/ SUMMARY:PJ Library Story Time and Sing Along DESCRIPTION:Please join us at WJC for our Passover PJ Library Story Time an d Sing-Along. All children and their grownups are welcome to join us for stories\, music\, and movement. Together we will celebrate this joyful ho liday! We will meet in the WJC Library. For more information please contac t Aleza Kulp at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /07/WJC-PJStoryTime.jpg CATEGORIES:Children,Early Childhood Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2496@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250209T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250209T153000 DTSTAMP:20250122T202655Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/tu-bishvat-seder/ SUMMARY:Senses of Tu B'Shevat DESCRIPTION:Use your senses to experience Tu B’Shevat\, sing songs\, tast e fruit\, plant seeds\, and create art from nature. This program is appro priate for preschool – 2nd grade.\n\nRegister: https://wjcenter.shulclou d.com/form/senses-of-tu-bshevat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /01/Senses-of-Tu-Bshevat.png CATEGORIES:Children,Community,Early Childhood Education,Family,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2543@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T193000 DTSTAMP:20250127T213235Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/club-78-tu-bshevat-celebration/ SUMMARY:Club 78 Tu B'Shevat Celebration DESCRIPTION:Get your party hat on and join Yarden\, our Israeli Shinshin\, and some of her friends as we celebrate the birthday of the trees with a f estive party! We will enjoy special fruits\, paint a planter\, and more!\n \nCost to register is $10\n\nRegister: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form /club-78-tu-bshevat-celebration ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /01/teen-tu-bshevat-celebration-1.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Teens END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2413@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T193000 DTSTAMP:20250113T152124Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/community-shabbat-dinner-21/ SUMMARY:Community Shabbat Dinner DESCRIPTION:5:15pm: Traditional Service\n\n6:30pm-7:30pm Community Shabbat Dinner\nThe entire WJC community is invited to join us for a Shabbat dinne r. $25 per adult and $15 per child with a family max of $80
\nRSVP NOW: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/rhythm-ruach-february-21-25.html\n\n\n 7:30pm-8:30pm Rhythm &\; Ruach\nMake WJC your home on Friday night. Joi n us this service to welcome Shabbat\, reflect on the week\, and connect w ith God and with each other. Learn new melodies and sing your old favorite s\, accompanied by our volunteer music ensemble. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/WJC-CommunityShabbatDinner.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2414@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T203000 DTSTAMP:20250113T152200Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rhythm-ruach-42/ SUMMARY:Rhythm & Ruach DESCRIPTION:5:15pm: Traditional Service\n\n6:30pm-7:30pm Community Shabbat Dinner\nThe entire WJC community is invited to join us for a Shabbat dinne r. $25 per adult and $15 per child with a family max of $80
\nRSVP NOW: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/rhythm-ruach-february-21-25.html\n\n\n 7:30pm-8:30pm Rhythm &\; Ruach\nMake WJC your home on Friday night. Joi n us this service to welcome Shabbat\, reflect on the week\, and connect w ith God and with each other. Learn new melodies and sing your old favorite s\, accompanied by our volunteer music ensemble. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /08/WJC-RhythmRuach.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2423@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T213000 DTSTAMP:20250128T205545Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/author-talk-liz-hirsh-naftali/ SUMMARY:Author Talk: Liz Hirsh Naftali DESCRIPTION:The post-Rhythm &\; Ruach speaker for February 21 will be Li z Hirsh Naftali. Liz is the great-aunt of Abigail Mor Edan\, the four-year -old American who was taken hostage on October 7th and\, after 51 agonizin g days\, was miraculously freed. Since then\, Liz has dedicated herself to advocating for the release of others still held captive in Gaza.\n\nAbiga il’s release was a moment of pure relief\, but Liz’s work continues. S he’s still fighting every day for those who are still in captivity. Liz recently wrote a book\, Saving Abigail: The True Story of the Abduction an d Rescue of a Three-Year-Old Hostage\, where she shares the unimaginable j ourney Abigail and her family endured. It’s an emotional account of resi lience and hope\, and it brings forward so much of what hasn’t been wide ly told in the news.\n\nAbigail’s Abbreviated Story:\nThree-year-old Abi gail Mor Edan\, a dual US-Israeli citizen and her family were some of the first victims of Hamas' attack on Israel on October 7th when Hamas terrori st stormed her community\, Kfar Azza\, about two miles from the Gazan bord er. Abigail’s mother was slaughtered in front of her and her 6-year-old sister and 10-year-old brother. The children ran outside and found their f ather who was a Ynet photographer and had been taking some of the earliest documented photographs of the assault. They started fleeing to shelter\, when Hamas terrorist then killed their father while he was holding Abigail . Abigail's siblings ran back to their house and locked themselves inside a closet and hid for 14 hours just feet away from their mother’s lifeles s body until rescued by special forces. It was assumed at the time that Ab igail was murdered while in her father’s arms. It wasn’t until days la ter that the family learned that Abigail\, now an orphan\, survived\, and crawled out from under her father's lifeless body\, covered in his blood\, to a neighbor's home who took her in as the rampage raged. That entire ne ighbor’s family then disappeared. But later\, Abigail’s name appeared on a list of hostages along side those of that neighbors family.\n\nHere i s Liz’s Bio:\nLiz Hirsh Naftali is the great-aunt of Abigail Mor Edan\, a three-year-old who was held hostage in Gaza for fifty-one days. Abigail was kidnapped by Hamas terrorists on October 7\, 2023\, from her community \, Kfar Aza\, after her parents were both murdered in front of her by Hama s terrorists. In the wake of that attack\, Naftali became a fervent advoca te working for the release of the hostages. Even after Abigail’s release on November 26\, 2023\, she remains dedicated to working for all those wh o remain in captivity in Gaza.\n\nLiz is a businesswoman and the host and creator of The Capitol Coffee Connection podcast\, a platform where she in vites prominent\, diverse leaders to talk about the common thread that bin ds us all together—our shared experiences\, stories\, and the very essen ce of our heart and humanity—leaving out politics and policy.\n\nShe was raised in Los Angeles where Tzedakah and Tikkun Olam were an important pa rt of her upbringing. Her father\, Stanley Hirsh\, was the publisher of th e Jewish Journal\, president of the Jewish Federation of Los Angeles and c hairman of the Los Angeles Community Redevelopment Agency. Her mother\, An ita Hirsh\, was a leader in the Soviet Jewry movement and Jewish Family Se rvice in Los Angeles. Naftali is the mother of five children and has lived between Israel and the US since 1992. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /12/uscpaha_team_naftali.jpg CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2534@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T180000 DTSTAMP:20250207T152003Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/golden-israeli-dance/ SUMMARY:Golden Israeli Dance DESCRIPTION:The Golden Dance event will take place in the Activity Center. Led by Shmulik Gov Ari\, the session will focus on the golden Israeli danc es of the 60's\, 70's and 80's.\n\nRSVP to Linda Alpert at lalpertesq@aol. com\n\nCost to attend is $20 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /01/Golden-Israeli-Dance.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2555@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T114500 DTSTAMP:20250204T214232Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/little-ones-friends/ SUMMARY:Little Ones & Friends DESCRIPTION:Join us for Little Ones &\; Friends\, a fun\, interactive cl ass geared towards Toddlers (1-2 years old) to play\, explore\, socialize\ , giggle\, sing\, dance\, and hear stories. Children attend with an adult. Join us Monday morning from 10:30-11:45am. We will begin class in the You th Lounge with a short music class.\n\nRegister: https://wjcenter.shulclou d.com/form/2025-little-ones-and-friends ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /02/Little-Ones-Friends.png CATEGORIES:Children,Early Childhood Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2538@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T200000 DTSTAMP:20250127T151210Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/club-z-2/ SUMMARY:Club Z DESCRIPTION:We will gather once a month to discuss Israel\, antisemitism\, Zionism\, and teach self-advocacy skills\, public speaking skills and enco urage speaking out on behalf of Israel and Jews world wide.\n\nRegister: h ttps://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/club-z ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /01/Club-Z.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Teens END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2566@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T200000 DTSTAMP:20250207T180555Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/bbyo-kick-off-meeting/ SUMMARY:BBYO Kick Off Meeting DESCRIPTION:BBYO\, a teen-led Jewish youth movement\, is starting here in t he Larchmont &\; Mamaroneck area. In BBYO\, you will make friends with Jewish teens from around the world\, develop valuable leadership skills\, and strengthen your Jewish identity!\n\nOn Feb. 26\, all teens (9th-12th) from the community are invited to join us for dinner\, fun\, and making hi story at the very first Larchmont &\; Mamaroneck BBYO meeting. For gene ral information\, check out www.BBYO.org.\n\nFor all teens who REGISTER to join BBYO by Feb. 15\, you will be entered in a drawing to win a BBYO swa g bag. If you have specific questions\, contact Jess Berger!\n\nRegister: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/bbyo-kick-off-meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /02/BBYO-Kick-Off-Meeting.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Teens END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2440@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T214500 DTSTAMP:20250128T193207Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-book-cafe-2/ SUMMARY:WJC Book Cafe DESCRIPTION:Enjoy good literature among good company! Join the WJC Book Caf e for book discussions\, themed snacks\, and annual author visits. The boo k being discussed is by Ayelet Tzabari – Songs for the Brokenhearted is an ambitious historical fiction novel about the lives of Yemeni Jews in Is rael. It is written in two time-lines. Join us as we experience the Yemeni te culture and taste its wonderful flavors! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /01/Book-Cafe-Instagram-Post.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2254@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T110000 DTSTAMP:20241124T212656Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/cooking-for-hope-42/ SUMMARY:Cooking for Hope DESCRIPTION:Please help by preparing meals to help feed 120 individuals who eat at HOPE Soup Kitchen in New Rochelle. The request is for lasagna made with meat or plant based meat\, veggies and dessert. Any or all is greatl y appreciated and store bought is fine.\n\nDrop off is at 35 Forest Park A venue in Larchmont.\n\nIf you are not available during that time\, please call 914-400-8577 or 914-980-8853. RSVP: sklevy8@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /12/WJC-CookingforHope.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events,SOJAC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2213@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T100000 DTSTAMP:20241124T212703Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rosh-chodesh-in-the-woods-2/ SUMMARY:Rosh Chodesh In The Woods DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Rosh Chodesh With Sisterhood this Winter! Join us eac h month to welcome in the new moon. Traditionally a women’s holiday\, R osh Chodesh has been an opportunity for Jewish women to gather for thousa nds of years. Enjoy walking through the gentle woods of Sheldrake Environm ental Center and coming together for tea. Attend one\, some or all\; this program is for YOU! Kindly register for each date attending to ensure ma terials for you to enjoy. Thewjcsisterhood@gmail.com.\n\nSundays or Friday s from 10:00-11:30am\nDates:\n\n Friday\, February 28\n Sunday\, March 9 \n Friday\, March 28\n\n  ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /07/WJC-roshchodeshinthewoods.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Sisterhood END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2556@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T114500 DTSTAMP:20250204T175952Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shabbat-morning-101-5/ SUMMARY:Shabbat Morning 101 DESCRIPTION:Interested in deepening your connection with the Shabbat mornin g service? Join us for “Shabbat Morning 101.” In this service and disc ussion we will explore the way the Shabbat service is organized and how th e siddur (prayer book) guides us through the service. We will learn what t he words of the prayers mean and identify personal connections to the litu rgy. We will also practice the traditional Shabbat melodies so that we can participate with confidence in the WJC sanctuary. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /01/WJC-ShabbatMorning-1-300x300-1.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2557@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T111500 DTSTAMP:20250204T180745Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/simple-soulful-30/ SUMMARY:Simple & Soulful DESCRIPTION:Let your spirit soar as we journey through an abbreviated Shabb at morning service. This 90-minute service includes group prayer and singi ng accompanied by instruments\, silence for personal reflection and an int eractive exploration and interpretation of the week’s Torah portion. Fre quent comments and questions encourage us to reflect on ourselves and find personal meaning in age-old prayers. We especially welcome those with chi ldren in the 3rd grade and older to attend as a family. Join the rest of t he WJC community for a concluding activity together\, Kiddush and time to schmooze. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2017 /11/WJC-SimpleAndSoulful.jpg CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Community,Family,Featured Events,Teens END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2435@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250302T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250302T120000 DTSTAMP:20250212T141950Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/bagel-brunch-and-learn-jewish-sports-l egends/ SUMMARY:Bagel Brunch and Learn: Jewish Sports Legends! DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a delicious brunch and learn with Alan Freedman\, Directo r of the Jewish Sports Heritage Association!\n\nAll adults\, teens and old er kids are welcome to come as Alan Freedman presents on the greatest Jew ish Sports legends of the 20th century. Dive into history and soar with pr ide!\n\nRegister: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/bagel-brunch-jewish- sports-legends ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /01/Jewish-Sports-Legends-1.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Sisterhood,Teens END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2554@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250302T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250302T113000 DTSTAMP:20250130T174737Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/club-78-wjc-teens-camp-leadership-trai ning/ SUMMARY:Club 78 & WJC Teens Camp Leadership Training DESCRIPTION:Did you participate in the First Aid &\; CPR course or the B abysitter Course\, or just want to work with kids? Join Jess and Ann\, the Director of the ECC at WJC\, and learn what it takes to be a junior camp counselor here and in general.\n\nRegister: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com /form/camp-leadership-training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /01/Camp-Leadership-Training.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Teens END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2553@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250302T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250302T160000 DTSTAMP:20250130T174809Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/club-78-wjc-teens-shalach-manot-packin g-party/ SUMMARY:Club 78 & WJC Teens Shalach Manot Packing Party DESCRIPTION:Pizza lunch will be served as the tweens/teens package the shal ach manot for the WJC community.\n\nRegister: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.c om/form/shalach-manot-packing-party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /01/Shalach-Manot.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Teens END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2535@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250302T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250302T210000 DTSTAMP:20250123T210633Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/renewal-service-9/ SUMMARY:Renewal Service DESCRIPTION:Enjoy and experience the power of great music\, communal singin g and soulful praying. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /01/WJC-RenewalService-REV2.jpg CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2568@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20250303 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20250404 DTSTAMP:20250211T194413Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/project-ezra-passover-drive/ SUMMARY:Project Ezra Passover Drive DESCRIPTION:Passover is a meaningful time in Jewish tradition\, but it can also bring financial strain especially for the elderly clients of Project Ezra of the Lower East Side.\n\nFor the past five years\, WJC has helped t o gather funds for direct relief checks that Project Ezra distributes to t he often needy and frail elders to buy the Passover foods that allow them to celebrate with dignity and joy.\n\nThis year\, our goal is to raise $9\ ,000. Last year we exceeded goal and we can do it again!\n\nDonate from Ma rch 3 through April 3 in any one of three ways:\n1. Online: https://projec tezra.org - note donation is from WJC member\n2. Mail: Send your check mad e out to Project Ezra\, note WJC member in the memo\, to: Project Ezra 387 Grand Street\, Ground Floor\, New York\, NY 10002 - Attn. Gerry\n3. Send or bring your check to WJC: Please make the check out to Project Ezra - Wr ite Attn: SOJAC or Sharon Silver on the envelope\n\nThis year we are also collecting 125 cans of only Kosher for Passover Tuna (OUP) for elders who requested this\, as it is especially costly. Please bring your cans of Kos her for Passover tuna to WJC from March 3 through April 3. Leave them in t he marked bin by the coat closet.\n\nQuestions? Contact Sharon Silver at s raplata@msn.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /02/Project-Ezra-Passover-Drive.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events,SOJAC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2584@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250303T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250303T214500 DTSTAMP:20250224T174532Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/practice-birkat-kohanim-a-blessing-for -you-three-millennia-in-the-making/ SUMMARY:Practice Birkat Kohanim: A Blessing for You Three Millennia in the Making DESCRIPTION:Join the Spiritual Life Committee for a learning session on Bir kat Kohanim. Either in person or by Zoom!\n\nZoom Link: https://us02web.zo om.us/j/85949507337?pwd=S3CeqbZHmMyoh9kHJ9IBJt0Nn9I3Qv.1 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /02/SLC-Learning-Session.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2146@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T154500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T171500 DTSTAMP:20241124T214432Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/gan-shalom-4/ SUMMARY:Gan Shalom DESCRIPTION:Gan Shalom is a new and engaging program being offered at WJC o n the first Wednesday of every month beginning in October 2024 to all WJC children including our ECC children in the 3s and 4s program (member and n on-member) and Religious School children in Gan (Kindergarten). We are thr illed to have ECC teachers\, Naomi Feuerstein along with Amanda Netti\, le ad our Gan Shalom program.\n\nEach month Gan Shalom will focus on creating connections between our ECC and RS communities while learning about Jewis h holidays\, values\, and customs.\n\nFamilies (fee the same for members a nd non-members) will be charged $100 per child for 7 sessions or $20 per c hild per session when signing up before the day of class. Families will be charged $30 per child for each session if they “drop-in” to the class . The time for each session will be 3:45-5:15pm.\n\nDates for Gan Shalom:\ nOctober 9\nNovember 6\nDecember 4\nFebruary 5\nMarch 5\nApril 2\nMay 7\n\ nSIGN UP NOW: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/gan-shalom-24-25.html\n\ n\n\nAbout our Gan Shalom Staff:\n\nAmanda Netti is an Assistant Teacher i n a Toddler 2s class. She recently shared the following: Westchester Jewis h Center ECC is such an enjoyable place to work. The staff partner togethe r to provide the children many opportunities to learn and grow. The parent s are true partners with us in their children’s education. I look forwar d to nurturing the curious young students in the Gan Shalom class.\n\nNaom i Feuerstein is an artist\, craftsperson\, and educator. She is currently developing and running the Woodshop and Studio Art program at the ECC\, an d loves being part of the WJC community. Naomi is also the founder of Over look Woods\, a woodworking design and build studio with a commitment to su stainability and community. In her free time\, she likes going on nature w alks with her family.\n\nQuestions?  Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.or g or Ann at ann@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /05/WJA-GanShalom2.png CATEGORIES:Children,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2211@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T210000 DTSTAMP:20250219T173157Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/hamantaschen-making/ SUMMARY:Hamantashen Making with Tami & Yarden DESCRIPTION:Teens and adults welcome! Come together to make delicious haman tashen with baker extraordinaire Tami Arnowitz and Yarden\, our teen shins hin! Bond together as a community\, just like Esther and Mordechai did!\n\ nRSVP by Thursday\, February 27th!\n\nRegister: https://wjcenter.shulcloud .com/form/hamantashen-making ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /07/Hamantashen-Making.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events,Sisterhood,Teens END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2569@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T180000 DTSTAMP:20250227T191405Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/preschool-family-shabbat-service-11/ SUMMARY:Preschool Family Shabbat Service DESCRIPTION:5:30 – 6:00pm: Preschool Family Shabbat Service\nThese servic es are specially designed for families with young children\, creating a wa rm and welcoming space where little ones can connect with their heritage i n a fun and engaging way. If you're looking for a way to introduce your pr eschooler to the beauty and joy of Shabbat\, step into the welcoming embra ce of a Family Shabbat Service. You might just discover a new favorite fam ily tradition in the making!\n\n \;\n\nTo register for the following d inner at 6pm\, follow this link: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/rhyth m-ruach-march-7-25.html ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /11/WJC-ECCShabbat.png CATEGORIES:Early Childhood Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2442@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T190000 DTSTAMP:20250130T140741Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/community-shabbat-dinner-22/ SUMMARY:Community Shabbat Dinner DESCRIPTION:6:00pm-7:00pm - Community Shabbat Dinner\nThe entire WJC commun ity is invited to join us for a Shabbat dinner. $25 per adult and $15 per child with a family max of $80
\nRSVP NOW: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.co m/form/rhythm-ruach-march-7-25.html\n\n\n7:00pm-8:00pm - Rhythm &\; Rua ch\nMake WJC your home on Friday night. Join us this service to welcome Sh abbat\, reflect on the week\, and connect with God and with each other. Le arn new melodies and sing your old favorites\, accompanied by our voluntee r music ensemble.\n\n8:00pm-9:00pm - Author Talk with Rachel Gordan ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/WJC-CommunityShabbatDinner.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2443@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T200000 DTSTAMP:20250130T140821Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rhythm-ruach-43/ SUMMARY:Rhythm & Ruach DESCRIPTION:6:00pm-7:00pm - Community Shabbat Dinner\nThe entire WJC commun ity is invited to join us for a Shabbat dinner. $25 per adult and $15 per child with a family max of $80
\nRSVP NOW: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.co m/form/rhythm-ruach-march-7-25.html\n\n\n7:00pm-8:00pm - Rhythm &\; Rua ch\nMake WJC your home on Friday night. Join us this service to welcome Sh abbat\, reflect on the week\, and connect with God and with each other. Le arn new melodies and sing your old favorites\, accompanied by our voluntee r music ensemble.\n\n8:00pm-9:00pm - Author Talk with Rachel Gordan ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /08/WJC-RhythmRuach.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2551@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T210000 DTSTAMP:20250130T140954Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/author-talk-rachel-gordan/ SUMMARY:Author Talk: Rachel Gordan DESCRIPTION:Rachel Gordan is the author of Postwar Stories: How Books Made Judaism American. She received her PhD from Harvard University\, in North American Religions\; her BA from Yale in American Studies\, and her MAR fr om Yale Divinity school. The period immediately following World War II was an era of dramatic transformation for Jews in America. Drawing on several archives\, magazine articles\, and nearly forgotten bestsellers\, Postwar Stories examines how Jewish middlebrow literature helped to shape post-Ho locaust American Jewish identity. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /01/rachel-gordan-square-crop.jpg CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2241@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T100000 DTSTAMP:20250204T201256Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shabbat-yoga-36/ SUMMARY:Shabbat Yoga DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to reunite to deepen our understanding of Jewis h spirituality through the practice of yoga. Please welcome Shari Balaish and returning instructor\, Robin Wald\, as they lead us in inspiring infus ions of Jewish wisdom\, yoga and movement\, meditation and relaxation.\n\n All are welcome! Whether you are a beginner or an experienced yogi\, pleas e join us. Please bring your own mat and water bottle. Blocks are optional . We greatly look forward to practicing yoga together again!\n\n2024-25 Sc hedule\n• March 8 led by Robin Wald\n• April 26 led by Robin Wald\n• May 3 led by Shari Balaish\n\nRobin Wald is a Professional Certified Coac h and consulting astrologer through her business Cosmic Wisdom Coaching. S he is also a certified yoga and meditation teacher and adult and teen Jewi sh educator. Her meaningful Jewish yoga programs integrate wisdom from Tor ah\, Tanach\, Kabbalah\, Pirke Avot and Mussar with the embodied physical and contemplative practice. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /08/SHABBAT-YOGA.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2573@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20250309 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20250317 DTSTAMP:20250213T210947Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/celebrate-purim-at-wjc/ SUMMARY:Celebrate Purim at WJC! DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate Purim at WJC! We have lots of fun activities pla nned during the week of Purim. Please see the schedule below for details!\ n\nSunday\, March 9\n\nPurim Carnival – 3:00pm – 5:00pm\n\nJoin us to see old and new friends\, play games\, enjoy an interactive music show for our younger friends\, and eat delicious Purim Carnival food.\n\nTicket pr ices include carnival games\, crafts\, and an interactive show for the you nger ones. Snacks will also be available for purchase.\n\nTickets purchase d before March 7th are $20.\nTickets are $25 at the door.\n\nRegister: ht tps://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/2025-purim-carnival\n\nHelp make our Pur im Carnival a success! Please volunteer to help set up during Religious Sc hool hours or to help run a booth or the prize table. Teens and pre-teens are encouraged to help!!! Sign up to volunteer – https://www.signupgeni us.com/go/10C0845ABA72FA7F49-54455167-purim#/\n\n \;\n\nTuesday\, Marc h 11\n\nPJ Library Purim Storytime &\; Sing Along – 4:00pm – 5:00pm \n\nChildren and their parent or caregiver will listen to stories and sing songs about Purim together in the WJC Library!\n\n \;\n\nThursday\, M arch 13th\n\nPurim Sing Along with Tkiya – 6:30pm – 7:00pm\n\nJoin us for a fun Purim celebration with music leaders from Tkiya. Children are in vited to come in costume! Parents and children are invited to sing\, dance \, and celebrate the holiday of Purim. Questions? Contact Aleza at educdi r@wjcenter.org\n\n \;\n\nPurim Costume Contest &\; Parade – 7:00p m – 7:30pm\n\n \;\n\nMegillah Reading &\; Youth Activities – 7: 30pm – 9:30pm\n\nChildren are invited to join in the Activity Center for different holiday related activities during Megillah reading. Together we will play different Purim games and arts and crafts. All are welcome. Thi s program is geared towards children in 1st – 6th grade. Questions? Cont act Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org\n\n \;\n\nFriday\, March 14\n\nMiny an – 6:45am – 7:00am\n\n \;\n\nMorning Megillah Reading – 7:15am – 8:00am\n\n \;\n\nPurim Family Seudah – 12:00pm – 1:30pm\n\nEn joy a delicious Purim lunch with the family! $10 per person!\n\nRegister:  https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/2025-purim-family-seudah\n\n \;\ n\nSunday\, March 16\n\nPurimspiel – 7:00pm – 9:00pm\n\nThe WJC Purims piel is a laugh riot! Comedy\, music\, a mashup of the story of Purim with a Broadway musical. And endless mockery of our beloved clergy. It’s the funniest evening you can spend at shul outside of Tisha B’Av. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /02/Purim-at-WJC.png CATEGORIES:Community,Family,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2323@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250309T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250309T100000 DTSTAMP:20241124T214512Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rosh-chodesh-in-the-woods-7/ SUMMARY:Rosh Chodesh In The Woods DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Rosh Chodesh With Sisterhood this Winter! Join us eac h month to welcome in the new moon. Traditionally a women’s holiday\, R osh Chodesh has been an opportunity for Jewish women to gather for thousa nds of years. Enjoy walking through the gentle woods of Sheldrake Environm ental Center and coming together for tea. Attend one\, some or all\; this program is for YOU! Kindly register for each date attending to ensure ma terials for you to enjoy. Thewjcsisterhood@gmail.com.\n\nSundays or Friday s from 10:00-11:30am\nDates:\n\n Sunday\, March 9\n Friday\, March 28\n\ n  ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /07/WJC-roshchodeshinthewoods.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Sisterhood END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2533@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250309T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250309T170000 DTSTAMP:20250213T160526Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/purim-carnival-4/ SUMMARY:Purim Carnival DESCRIPTION:\n\n\nJoin us to see old and new friends\, play games\, enjoy an interactive music show for our younger friends\, and eat delicious Puri m Carnival food.\n\nTicket prices include carnival games\, crafts\, and a n interactive show for the younger ones. Snacks will also be available for purchase.\n\nTickets purchased before March 7th are $20.\nTickets are $25 at the door.\n\n\n\n\nRegister: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/2025- purim-carnival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /01/purim-carnival-1.png CATEGORIES:Children,Community,Early Childhood Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2659@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20250310 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20250505 DTSTAMP:20250422T152025Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/vote-mercaz-for-the-world-zionist-cong ress/ SUMMARY:Vote Mercaz for the World Zionist Congress DESCRIPTION:Between March 10 and May 4\, 2025\, American Jews can vote for their vision of the Jewish people in Israel and around the world.\n\nMake sure your point of view is represented in the next World Zionist Congress. By voting you will be able to choose one of the many slates representing diverse political beliefs\, religious denominations and cultural tradition s. The 152 delegates elected from the United States will join hundreds fro m Israel and around the world at the 39th World Zionist Congress in Octobe r 2025\, the international “parliament of the Jewish people”\, to make decisions and set policies regarding key institutions that support global Jewish life and which allocate over $1 billion annually to support Israel and world Jewry (including the World Zionist Organization\, Jewish Nation al Fund and the Jewish Agency for Israel). With more slates and candidates than ever before\, American Jews have a rare opportunity to make a direct impact on the future direction of Israel and diaspora affairs.\n\nBe sure to vote for Mercaz on Slate #17!\n\nVOTE NOW! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /04/3.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2436@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250310T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250310T211500 DTSTAMP:20250225T155014Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/its-not-you-its-the-bra-tips-from-fit- by-burke/ SUMMARY:It’s not you - Its The Bra! Tips from Fit By Burke! DESCRIPTION:Meet Larchmont Local Laura Burke\, Founder of Fit By Burke\, to learn fantastic tips to find the right bra for your body! How upLIFTing! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /01/Its-Not-You-Its-the-Bra-1.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Sisterhood END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2572@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T164500 DTSTAMP:20250213T214132Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/pj-library-purim-storytime-and-baking- hamantashen/ SUMMARY:PJ Library Purim Storytime and Baking Hamantashen DESCRIPTION:Children and parents or caregivers will listen to stories about Purim. We also will be making Hamantashen\, coloring Purim pictures and s inging Purim songs. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /02/PJ-Library-Purim-1.png CATEGORIES:Children,Early Childhood Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2581@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T203000 DTSTAMP:20250218T202337Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-in-the-evening-2025-03-11/ SUMMARY:Torah in the Evening with Rabbi Dalton DESCRIPTION:Looking for learning after a long day at work? Grab a glass of wine or an evening snack and join us for our Evening Torah Class\, a livel y and engaging gathering that meets once a week to dive deep into that wee k's Torah reading. In this joyful and thought-provoking class\, we’ll ex plore the parsha through the lens of rabbinic commentaries\, offering fres h insights and perspectives to carry with you throughout the week. Expect a space full of laughter\, intellectual curiosity\, and meaningful discuss ion\, where we encourage each other to reflect\, learn\, and grow together .\n\n \;\n\nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84724999253 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /02/Torah-in-the-Evening.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2575@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T180000 DTSTAMP:20250218T200647Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/open-art-studio-with-rabbi-dalton/ SUMMARY:Open Art Studio with Rabbi Dalton DESCRIPTION:Join us for an inspiring and creative experience at our Open Ar t Studio – a space where artists of all ages (geared towards teens and a dults) come together once a month to explore Jewish texts\, traditions\, a nd the joy of artistic expression. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a beginner\, this welcoming environment is designed to foster creativity\, reflection\, and meaningful connection. We’ll process life’s moments t hrough art and tap into the wisdom of Jewish teachings. Come for the art\, stay for the community – and leave with a heart full of inspiration and new insights.\n\nRegister: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/open-art-s tudio ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /02/Open-Art-Studio.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2439@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T214500 DTSTAMP:20250213T180303Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/beyond-the-bimah/ SUMMARY:Beyond the Bimah with Kenneth Stern: Hate\, Memory\, Binary Thinkin g\, and the Future of Democracy DESCRIPTION:Join WJC as we welcome Kenneth S. Stern who is the director of the Bard Center for the Study of Hate\, an attorney and award-winning aut hor. For twenty-five years\, he was the American Jewish Committee's expert on antisemitism\, and he was also the lead drafter of the “Working Defi nition of Antisemitism." He has argued before the Supreme Court of the Uni ted States and testified before Congress. His work has appeared in The Ne w York Times\, The Washington Post\, USA Today\, and The Forward. He ha s been a visiting assistant professor of Jewish Studies and a visiting ass istant professor of Human Rights at Bard College.\n\nRegister: https://wjc enter.shulcloud.com/form/beyond-the-bimah-ken-stern\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /01/download.jpg CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2550@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250314T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250314T200000 DTSTAMP:20250128T213530Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/kitah-gimel-siddur-celebration-service -and-dinner/ SUMMARY:Kitah Gimel Siddur Celebration Service and Dinner DESCRIPTION:Kitah Gimel students will receive their Siddurim in a service i n the Chapel. Parents are invited to join the service and a celebration di nner which will follow in the Activity Center.\n\nRegister: https://wjcent er.shulcloud.com/form/kitah-gimel-siddur-celebration-and-shabbat-dinner.ht ml ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /01/WJC-Aleza-3rdGr-Siddur.png CATEGORIES:Children,Family,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2567@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250316T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250316T140000 DTSTAMP:20250207T180814Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/community-day-prep/ SUMMARY:Community Day Prep DESCRIPTION:Teens at WJC help SOJAC get ready for Community Day and pack up spices for our famous WJC Soup in a Jar! Snacks will be provided!\n\nRegi ster: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/community-day-prep ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /02/Community-Day-Prep.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events,SOJAC,Teens END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2508@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250316T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250316T210000 DTSTAMP:20250115T214414Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/purimspiel-2/ SUMMARY:Purimspiel DESCRIPTION:The WJC Purimspiel is a laugh riot! Comedy\, music\, a mashup o f the story of Purim with a Broadway musical. And endless mockery of our b eloved clergy. It’s the funniest evening you can spend at shul outside o f Tisha B’Av. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /01/PURIMSPIEL-2025-3.png CATEGORIES:Children,Community,Family,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2582@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T203000 DTSTAMP:20250218T202337Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-in-the-evening-2025-03-18/ SUMMARY:Torah in the Evening with Rabbi Dalton DESCRIPTION:Looking for learning after a long day at work? Grab a glass of wine or an evening snack and join us for our Evening Torah Class\, a livel y and engaging gathering that meets once a week to dive deep into that wee k's Torah reading. In this joyful and thought-provoking class\, we’ll ex plore the parsha through the lens of rabbinic commentaries\, offering fres h insights and perspectives to carry with you throughout the week. Expect a space full of laughter\, intellectual curiosity\, and meaningful discuss ion\, where we encourage each other to reflect\, learn\, and grow together .\n\n \;\n\nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84724999253 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /02/Torah-in-the-Evening.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2578@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T210000 DTSTAMP:20250219T155057Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/evening-shema-series-with-rabbi-dalton / SUMMARY:Bedtime Shema Series with Rabbi Dalton DESCRIPTION:Grab a cup of tea or hot chocolate and join us for a transforma tive Evening Shema Series once a month on Zoom\, designed to deepen your c onnection to Jewish prayer and spirituality. Over the course of this 2-par t series\, we’ll explore and reflect on one short prayer each session\, unraveling its meaning and significance\, as we move from winter into spri ng\, darkness to light\, and come closer to each other and God. Each 30-mi nute gathering will culminate in a five-minute meditation to integrate the experience and allow for personal reflection. Whether you’re new to pra yer or seeking a deeper connection\, this series offers a peaceful space f or growth\, insight\, and connection.\n\n \;\n\nZoom Link: https://us0 2web.zoom.us/j/2330188591?omn=86277406203 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /02/Bedtime-Shema-Series.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2510@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T214500 DTSTAMP:20250220T153818Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/scholars-in-residence-wjc-book-cafe/ SUMMARY:WJC Book Cafe: Scholars in Residence Edition DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special edition of WJC’s Book Café\, where we will explore It Takes Two to Torah\, co-authored by our upcoming Scholars -in-Residence\, Abigail Pogrebin and Rabbi Dov Linzer. WJC will order copi es of the book in time for this event. Books will be available for purchas e!\n\nRegister: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/book-cafe-scholars-in- residence ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /01/WJC-Book-CafeSIR-1.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2585@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T193000 DTSTAMP:20250224T161513Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/tel-aviv-diaries-a-conversation-with-j ournalist-marc-shulman/ SUMMARY:Tel Aviv Diaries: A Conversation with Journalist Marc Shulman DESCRIPTION:Join us for a briefing about the current state of affairs in Is rael with former WJC member Marc Schulman. Marc is a historian\, teacher\, journalist\, apple developer\, regular columnist in Newsweek\, author of the Tel Aviv Diary daily substack and a regular TV commentator. He resides in Tel Aviv\, having made aliyah years ago\, and has been at WJC twice si nce October 7th\, briefing us with his non-partisan\, frank analysis of ev ents in Israel as they develop. His insights are always unique and eye-ope ning. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /02/Tel-Aviv-Diaries-Marc-Shulman-1.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2547@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T113000 DTSTAMP:20250128T193133Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/playground-playdate-at-wjc/ SUMMARY:Playground Playdate at WJC DESCRIPTION:Spend the morning with family and friends at WJC!\n\nCome meet our Education Director\, Aleza Kulp and learn about our Religious School. Snacks provided! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /01/Playground-Playdate-at-WJC-Sunday_-March-23rd-1030-am.jpg CATEGORIES:Children,Family,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2565@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T120000 DTSTAMP:20250312T172639Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sojac-community-day-3/ SUMMARY:SOJAC Community Day DESCRIPTION:Make a difference and have fun at Community Day!\n\nJoin us in supporting local organizations like HOPE Community Services\, Grassroots G rocery\, Neighbors for Refugees\, and the WJC/SOJAC Immigration Task Force . This family-friendly event is perfect for all ages!\n\nHow To Help:\n\nD onate:\n\n Book Drive: Donate gently used books for the book sale.\n\n d rop off books in the box in the lobby by March 21\n\n\n Used Laptops: Don ate used laptops (under 5 years old) for use by refugee families in need.\ n\n Drop off at WJC on Community Day\n\n\n Non-perishable foods for HOPE Food Pantry (pasta\, canned beans\, cereal\, etc.)\n\n drop off in the l obby or bring on March 23\n\n\n\nVolunteer:\n\n Cook: Pasta meals\, sandw iches\, soup-in-a-jar\n Create: Mitzvah crafts\n Shop: Do some light sho pping for the event\n Set up and/or clean up at the event\n Deliver to G rassroots on March 23\, 2:00 - 4:00 pm\n Deliver to HOPE on March 24\, 10 :00 am - 4:00 pm.\n\nSign up to volunteer.\n\nTogether\, let's help our ne ighbors in need. Admission is free\, but we kindly ask you to bring non-pe rishable food items like cereal\, canned beans\, vegetables\, and pasta to donate to the HOPE Food Pantry.\n\nQuestions: WJCSOJAC@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /02/SOJAC-COMMUNITY-DAY.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events,SOJAC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2563@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T180000 DTSTAMP:20250207T152023Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/golden-israeli-dance-2/ SUMMARY:Golden Israeli Dance DESCRIPTION:The Golden Dance event will take place in the Activity Center l ed by Shmulik Gov Ari.\n\nRSVP to Linda Alpert at lalpertesq@aol.com\n\nCo st to attend is $20 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /01/Golden-Israeli-Dance.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2601@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T210000 DTSTAMP:20250226T203348Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/beautifully-jewish-craft-a-thon/ SUMMARY:Beautifully Jewish Craft-A-Thon DESCRIPTION:Please join us in the Activity Center on Tuesday March 25\, 202 5 at 7:00 pm as we join to create your favorite crafts (knitting\, crochet \, sewing\, embroidery\, coloring\, etc) as part of a fundraiser spearhead ed by Beautifully Jewish for the Israeli Children's Fund\, which supports the orphans of October 7. The cost is a $36 donation to the Israeli Childr en's Fund. Light refreshments will be served.\n\nRSVP to Linda Alpert at l alpertesq@aol.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /02/Craft-a-Thon.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2583@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T203000 DTSTAMP:20250218T202337Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/torah-in-the-evening-2025-03-25/ SUMMARY:Torah in the Evening with Rabbi Dalton DESCRIPTION:Looking for learning after a long day at work? Grab a glass of wine or an evening snack and join us for our Evening Torah Class\, a livel y and engaging gathering that meets once a week to dive deep into that wee k's Torah reading. In this joyful and thought-provoking class\, we’ll ex plore the parsha through the lens of rabbinic commentaries\, offering fres h insights and perspectives to carry with you throughout the week. Expect a space full of laughter\, intellectual curiosity\, and meaningful discuss ion\, where we encourage each other to reflect\, learn\, and grow together .\n\n \;\n\nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84724999253 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /02/Torah-in-the-Evening.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2255@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T110000 DTSTAMP:20250311T131439Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/cooking-for-hope-43/ SUMMARY:Cooking for Hope DESCRIPTION:Please help by preparing meals to help feed 120 individuals who eat at HOPE Soup Kitchen in New Rochelle. The request is for lasagna made with meat or plant based meat\, veggies and dessert. Any or all is greatl y appreciated and store bought is fine.\n\nDrop off is at 72 Chatsworth Av e (corner of Chatsworth and Summit). Please drop off food on side porch (S ummit side).\n\nIf you are not available during that time\, please call 91 4-400-8577 or 914-980-8853. RSVP: sklevy8@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /12/WJC-CookingforHope.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2610@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T183000 DTSTAMP:20250314T172517Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/bbyo-meeting/ SUMMARY:BBYO Meeting DESCRIPTION:Bring your creativity to our next BBYO meeting - here we will p ut in our ideas for chapter name\, color(s)\, mascot\, and more! Can't wai t to see you then!\n\nRegister: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/bbyo-m eeting-march-27 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /03/BBYO-Graphic.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Teens END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2437@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T211500 DTSTAMP:20250113T214632Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/woman-of-valor-jewish-women-in-finance -then-and-now/ SUMMARY:Women Of Valor: Jewish Women in Finance\, Then and Now DESCRIPTION:Gather with some of WJC’s women in finance to discuss the his tory Jewish women played in the financial world throughout history and how women are shaping the financial landscape today. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /01/Jewish-Women-in-Finance-1.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events,Sisterhood END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2441@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20250328 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20250331 DTSTAMP:20250314T164911Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/scholar-in-residence-weekend/ SUMMARY:Scholars-in-Residence Weekend DESCRIPTION:To register for Scholars-in-Residence weekend\, please click th is link: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/2025-scholars-in-residence.ht ml\n\nMark your calendars for Friday evening\, March 28 – Sunday morning \, March 30\, 2025\, for an exhilarating weekend of Torah\, debate\, and l earning at WJC! We are thrilled to welcome journalist Abigail Pogrebin and Rabbi Dov Linzer\, authors of the new book\, It Takes Two to Torah\, as o ur 2025 Scholars-in-Residence. Together\, they bring a dynamic partnership that combines deep scholarly insight with engaging contemporary perspecti ves.\n\nOur weekend will delve into the themes presented by Rabbi Linzer a nd Ms. Pogrebin through their collaborative work\, exploring the Torah wit h an approach that bridges traditional with contemporary Jewish viewpoints . More than a series of talks\, this event will be a vibrant\, interactive experience\, offering unique insights into the Jewish texts that are both ancient and profoundly relevant today. Join us for a weekend that promise s to deepen your understanding and inspire you through thought-provoking d iscussions and study sessions.\n\nOur scholars will lead and engage us thr oughout the weekend:\n\n· Come Friday night to hear about the backstory o f their unique study partnership.\n\n· Join us again on Shabbat morning a s they share thoughts on Torah during services.\n\n· Stay for lunch – a nd engage in Torah study as they lead us through a Hevrutah-style deep div e into Torah text.\n\n· Come back on Sunday morning and prepare for Passo ver (two weeks later) with a lively session focused on energizing your own seder experience.\n\nJoin us for an exceptional WJC experience!\n\nhttps: //www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxO1_nJ4lPA\n\nTo register for the Scholars-in-R esidence weekend\, please click this link: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com /form/2025-scholars-in-residence.html\n\nAll programs and events\, except the Shabbat Dinner\, are free of charge. \n\nDonation Levels (Per Househo ld)\n\nThe Scholar-in-Residence Program is supported by donations. Contrib utions are vital to Adult Education at WJC. Thank you for the generous sup port.\n\nAmbassador’s Circle: $540\n\nExperience Exclusive Access: Join the Ambassador’s Circle and enjoy prominent recognition in our weekend p rogram. Your family will receive a complimentary Shabbat dinner and a copy of It Takes Two to Torah*. Plus\, enjoy an intimate Shabbat afternoon rec eption with authors Abigail Pogrebin and Rabbi Linzer\, following the enga ging Hevrutah session. An exceptional opportunity to deepen your connectio n and create lasting memories.\n\nBenefactor: $360\n\nEnjoy Enhanced Recog nition: As a Benefactor\, your support will be acknowledged in our program . Relish a complimentary Shabbat dinner where you can mingle with fellow c ommunity members in a festive setting. Your generosity helps us continue o ur tradition of enriching events and spiritual growth.\n\nPatron: $180 **\ n\nThanks for your Leadership: Your Patron-level contribution keeps our co mmunity learning and growing\, and your gift will be acknowledged in our e vent program.\n\nSponsor: $126 **\n\nShow Your Support: Donate at the Spon sor Level and see your name in the program. Your contribution makes a big difference in what we can do.\n\nDonor: $72 **\n\nContribute to this Progr am: As a Donor\, your support will be recognized in the program.\n\n \ ;\n\n* Shabbat dinner and It Takes Two to Torah will be available for purc hase\n\n** Does not include the Shabbat dinner cost ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /02/SIR-Graphic.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2214@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T100000 DTSTAMP:20240915T233638Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rosh-chodesh-in-the-woods-3/ SUMMARY:Rosh Chodesh In The Woods DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Rosh Chodesh With Sisterhood this Winter! Join us eac h month to welcome in the new moon. Traditionally a women’s holiday\, R osh Chodesh has been an opportunity for Jewish women to gather for thousa nds of years. Enjoy walking through the gentle woods of Sheldrake Environm ental Center and coming together for tea. Attend one\, some or all\; this program is for YOU! Kindly register for each date attending to ensure ma terials for you to enjoy. Thewjcsisterhood@gmail.com.\n\nSundays or Friday s from 10:00-11:30am\nDates:\n\n Friday\, March 28\n\n  ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /07/WJC-roshchodeshinthewoods.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2536@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T131500 DTSTAMP:20250327T182558Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/made-art-studio-mosaic-making/ SUMMARY:3rd - 6th Grade Mosaic Art Party DESCRIPTION:M.A.D.E. Art Studio staff will be creating Mosaic pieces with t he students in Grades 3-6 at this Youth Event. Students will be having a p asta lunch prior to working with the M.A.D.E. art staff.\n\nCost of regist ration is $15 per child.\n\nRegister: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/ made-art-studio-mosaic-making ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /01/MADE-Art-Studio-Youth-Program-1.png CATEGORIES:Children,Early Childhood Education,Family,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2539@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250331T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250331T180000 DTSTAMP:20250320T185644Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/club-z-3/ SUMMARY:Club Z DESCRIPTION:We will gather once a month to discuss Israel\, antisemitism\, Zionism\, and teach self-advocacy skills\, public speaking skills and enco urage speaking out on behalf of Israel and Jews world wide.\n\nRegister: h ttps://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/club-z ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /01/Club-Z.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Teens END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2630@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T200000 DTSTAMP:20250327T204725Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/8th-grade-bbyo-information-session/ SUMMARY:8th Grade BBYO Information Session DESCRIPTION:Meet Hudson Valley's Community Director Emily Beirman and learn all about BBYO!\n\nThis session will be on Zoom.\n\nTo register and acces s the Zoom link\, please follow this link: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/ form/bbyo-info-session ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /03/BBYO-Graphic.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Teens END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2148@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T154500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T171500 DTSTAMP:20240510T023414Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/gan-shalom-6/ SUMMARY:Gan Shalom DESCRIPTION:Gan Shalom is a new and engaging program being offered at WJC o n the first Wednesday of every month beginning in October 2024 to all WJC children including our ECC children in the 3s and 4s program (member and n on-member) and Religious School children in Gan (Kindergarten). We are thr illed to have ECC teachers\, Naomi Feuerstein along with Amanda Netti\, le ad our Gan Shalom program.\n\nEach month Gan Shalom will focus on creating connections between our ECC and RS communities while learning about Jewis h holidays\, values\, and customs.\n\nFamilies (fee the same for members a nd non-members) will be charged $100 per child for 7 sessions or $20 per c hild per session when signing up before the day of class. Families will be charged $30 per child for each session if they “drop-in” to the class . The time for each session will be 3:45-5:15pm.\n\nDates for Gan Shalom:\ nOctober 9\nNovember 6\nDecember 4\nFebruary 5\nMarch 5\nApril 2\nMay 7\n\ nSIGN UP NOW: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/gan-shalom-24-25.html\n\ n\n\nAbout our Gan Shalom Staff:\n\nAmanda Netti is an Assistant Teacher i n a Toddler 2s class. She recently shared the following: Westchester Jewis h Center ECC is such an enjoyable place to work. The staff partner togethe r to provide the children many opportunities to learn and grow. The parent s are true partners with us in their children’s education. I look forwar d to nurturing the curious young students in the Gan Shalom class.\n\nNaom i Feuerstein is an artist\, craftsperson\, and educator. She is currently developing and running the Woodshop and Studio Art program at the ECC\, an d loves being part of the WJC community. Naomi is also the founder of Over look Woods\, a woodworking design and build studio with a commitment to su stainability and community. In her free time\, she likes going on nature w alks with her family.\n\nQuestions?  Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.or g or Ann at ann@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /05/WJA-GanShalom2.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2607@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T194500 DTSTAMP:20250311T162259Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-book-cafe-3/ SUMMARY:WJC Book Cafe DESCRIPTION:Book Cafe is excited to host author Reuven Fenton to discuss hi s new novel 'GOYHOOD!' ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /03/Book-Cafe-Instagram-Post.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2608@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20250404 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20250505 DTSTAMP:20250403T134305Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/period-poverty/ SUMMARY:Period Poverty Drive DESCRIPTION:We will be conducting a drive to collect sanitary pads of all s izes for HOPE Community Services\, The Sharing Shelf and My Sister's Place . These items can be brought to WJC or bought through our registry between April 4 and May 4.\n\nAmazon Registry: https://www.amazon.com/registries/ gl/guest-view/2UN8S28Z2FPJ0?ref_=gr_landing_saved_custom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /03/Period-Poverty-1.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events,SOJAC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2574@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T180000 DTSTAMP:20250311T134821Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/guess-whos-coming-to-shabbos-dinner/ SUMMARY:Guess Who's Coming to Shabbos Dinner DESCRIPTION:On April 4\, 2025\, you’ll have the unique opportunity to sha re a Shabbat dinner with friends you haven’t met yet\, either in your ho me or in theirs. Together\, let’s extend our wonderful WJC community bey ond the walls of the synagogue and strengthen our ties to one another. Are you a young family looking to connect with other young families? Or are y ou a new member looking to meet other members? Maybe you’d like to exhib it your cooking skills\, or maybe you just want a week off from preparing a Shabbat meal. Whatever the goal\, we have a place for you that will feed your belly\, your soul\, and exhibit the mitzvah of hachnassat orchim\, w elcoming guests. And the beauty of this is\, as we get to know each other outside of shul\, it’ll make coming together in shul that much more mean ingful. Fill out the questionnaire linked below to participate and set you r preferences. Please note that while there are no guarantees\, we will do our best to accommodate your preferences for both guests and hosts. Simil arly\, if you have questions not addressed in the questionnaire\, or would like to speak to someone personally\, please contact David Haddad at demo 160@gmail.com.\n\n \;\n\nFill out the questionnaire here: https://wjce nter.shulcloud.com/form/guess-whos-coming-to-shabbos-dinner.html\n\n \ ;\n\nThe deadline to fill out this form is Monday\, March 17th! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /02/Guess-Whos-Coming-to-Shabbos-Dinner.png CATEGORIES:Community,Family,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2559@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T111500 DTSTAMP:20250204T180725Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/simple-soulful-31/ SUMMARY:Simple & Soulful DESCRIPTION:Let your spirit soar as we journey through an abbreviated Shabb at morning service. This 90-minute service includes group prayer and singi ng accompanied by instruments\, silence for personal reflection and an int eractive exploration and interpretation of the week’s Torah portion. Fre quent comments and questions encourage us to reflect on ourselves and find personal meaning in age-old prayers. We especially welcome those with chi ldren in the 3rd grade and older to attend as a family. Join the rest of t he WJC community for a concluding activity together\, Kiddush and time to schmooze. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2017 /11/WJC-SimpleAndSoulful.jpg CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Community,Family,Featured Events,Teens END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2343@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T134500 DTSTAMP:20250204T195202Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/teen-parent-workshops-discovering-iden tity-through-the-jewish-lens-6/ SUMMARY:Teen & Parent Workshops ~ Discovering Identity through the Jewish L ens DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbi Dalton and Jess Berger in the Youth Lounge from 12:3 0 to 1:45pm for a new Shabbat learning program designed for 9th - 12th gra ders and their parents.\n\nApril 5 - Social Experiences - friendships\, pe er pressure\, trying new things\, etc. RSVP NOW\nMay 3 - College - Hillels of Westchester and WJC college students (that are already back from schoo l) RSVP NOW\nJune 7 - RSVP NOW\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /10/WJC-Teens-DiscoveringIdentity-1.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2549@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T120000 DTSTAMP:20250128T213127Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/pj-library-passover-story-time-and-sin g-a-long/ SUMMARY:PJ Library Passover Story Time and Sing-a-Long DESCRIPTION:Children and their parent or caregiver will listen to stories a nd sing songs about Passover in the WJC Library! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /01/PJ-Library-Passover-1.png CATEGORIES:Children,Early Childhood Education,Family,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2631@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T123000 DTSTAMP:20250328T140617Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/club-78-passover-dessert-bake-off/ SUMMARY:Club 78 Passover Dessert Bake Off DESCRIPTION:Join your Club 78 (anyone who is a current 7th or 8th grader) f riends and enjoy making the best desserts just in time for Passover! Yarde n and Jess will lead you through 3 dessert recipes plus you will get sweet s and the recipes to take home!\n\nTo register\, follow this link: https:/ /wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/club-78-passover-dessert-bake-off ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /03/Club-78-passover-dessert-bake-off.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Teens END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2604@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T133000 DTSTAMP:20250307T140501Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/ko-israel-zoom-study-session/ SUMMARY:Kol Israel Zoom Study Session DESCRIPTION:Join us on April 6 at 1:30pm for another Kol Israel Zoom Study Session. The topic is session is 'Getting Ready for Passover.'\n\nZoom Lin k: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89661160920\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /03/thumbnail_Kol-Israel.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2609@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T160000 DTSTAMP:20250325T202938Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/leaving-kiev-coming-full-circle-a-one- woman-show/ SUMMARY:Leaving Kiev: Coming Full Circle\, A One Woman Show DESCRIPTION:An autobiographical one-woman show about a timid\, imaginative\ , and resilient Jewish girl from Kiev\, Ukraine\, who immigrated to the US and who has always wanted to be an artist – filled with original music and poetry. “Leaving Kiev: Coming Full Circle” is about leaving home w e always carry inside. The show addresses such issues as antisemitism\, im migration\, emotional/physical abuse\, and the first heartbreak. It is a m ust-see\, as it is profound\, funny\, inspiring and educational. Anyone or group who has experienced bullying\, persecution\, or has been discrimina ted against or treated unfairly will relate to this message. It appeals to all senses - visually\, aurally and experimentally.\n\nThis is a free eve nt open to you\, your friends\, family and community and the performance w ill take place at WJC.\n\nRegister: thewjcsisterhood@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /03/Leaving-Kiev.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Sisterhood END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2576@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T180000 DTSTAMP:20250218T200731Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/open-art-studio-with-rabbi-dalton-2/ SUMMARY:Open Art Studio with Rabbi Dalton DESCRIPTION:Join us for an inspiring and creative experience at our Open Ar t Studio – a space where artists of all ages (geared towards teens and a dults) come together once a month to explore Jewish texts\, traditions\, a nd the joy of artistic expression. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a beginner\, this welcoming environment is designed to foster creativity\, reflection\, and meaningful connection. We’ll process life’s moments t hrough art and tap into the wisdom of Jewish teachings. Come for the art\, stay for the community – and leave with a heart full of inspiration and new insights.\n\nRegister: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/open-art-s tudio ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /02/Open-Art-Studio.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2638@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T200000 DTSTAMP:20250408T144248Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/bbyo-meeting-2025-04-10/ SUMMARY:BBYO Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join your BBYO friends (teens from 9th-12th grade) for a fun ni ght\, with good food\, sweet treats and an activity that will get you out of your chair! 8th graders are welcome to come to all BBYO meetings starti ng April 24!\n\nTo register\, follow this link: https://wjcenter.shulcloud .com/form/BBYO-at-WJC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /03/BBYO-Graphic.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Teens END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2632@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T091500 DTSTAMP:20250331T144044Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/chametz-roast-and-marshmallow-toast-3/ SUMMARY:Chametz Roast and Marshmallow Toast DESCRIPTION:The Torah informs us that chametz (leavened products) should no t be eaten\, seen\, or even located in one’s house during the festival o f Passover. Therefore\, people go to great lengths and often create games to search the nooks and crannies to remove yeast products from their homes and burn them the morning before the holiday begins. This symbolizes clea ning out our minds and hearts\, removing negative forces for renewal.\n\nB ring your gathered leftovers to WJC on Friday\, April 11 and we will burn our chametz together in the parking lot (Circle Drive entrance) from 8:30- 9:15 a.m. We will supply the marshmallows to toast and eat as we watch our chametz burn! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /03/WJC-ChametzRoast.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2500@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T193000 DTSTAMP:20250113T153455Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rhythm-ruach-45/ SUMMARY:Rhythm & Ruach DESCRIPTION:6:30pm-7:30pm - Rhythm &\; Ruach\nMake WJC your home on Frid ay night. Join us this service to welcome Shabbat\, reflect on the week\, and connect with God and with each other. Learn new melodies and sing your old favorites\, accompanied by our volunteer music ensemble.\n\n7:30pm-8: 30pm - Community Shabbat Dinner\nThe entire WJC community is invited to jo in us for a Shabbat dinner. $25 per adult and $15 per child with a family max of $80
\nRSVP NOW: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/rhythm-ruach- april-11-25.html\n\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /08/WJC-RhythmRuach.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2499@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T203000 DTSTAMP:20250113T153242Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/community-shabbat-dinner-24/ SUMMARY:Community Shabbat Dinner DESCRIPTION:6:30pm-7:30pm - Rhythm &\; Ruach\nMake WJC your home on Frid ay night. Join us this service to welcome Shabbat\, reflect on the week\, and connect with God and with each other. Learn new melodies and sing your old favorites\, accompanied by our volunteer music ensemble.\n\n7:30pm-8: 30pm - Community Shabbat Dinner\nThe entire WJC community is invited to jo in us for a Shabbat dinner. $25 per adult and $15 per child with a family max of $80
\nRSVP NOW: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/rhythm-ruach- april-11-25.html\n\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/WJC-CommunityShabbatDinner.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2579@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T210000 DTSTAMP:20250219T155128Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/evening-shema-series-with-rabbi-dalton -2/ SUMMARY:Bedtime Shema Series with Rabbi Dalton DESCRIPTION:Grab a cup of tea or hot chocolate and join us for a transforma tive Evening Shema Series once a month on Zoom\, designed to deepen your c onnection to Jewish prayer and spirituality. Over the course of this 2-par t series\, we’ll explore and reflect on one short prayer each session\, unraveling its meaning and significance\, as we move from winter into spri ng\, darkness to light\, and come closer to each other and God. Each 30-mi nute gathering will culminate in a five-minute meditation to integrate the experience and allow for personal reflection. Whether you’re new to pra yer or seeking a deeper connection\, this series offers a peaceful space f or growth\, insight\, and connection.\n\n \;\n\nZoom Link: https://us0 2web.zoom.us/j/2330188591?omn=88334429292 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /02/Bedtime-Shema-Series.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2652@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20250423 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20250513 DTSTAMP:20250408T171157Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/gently-used-board-game-and-puzzle-coll ection/ SUMMARY:Gently Used Board Game and Puzzle Collection DESCRIPTION:Board games and children's puzzles (less than 50 pieces) that a re in good condition will be collected by the WJC Religious School between Wednesday\, April 23rd and Monday\, May 12th. As part of our Religious Sc hool Mitzvah Day on Sunday\, May 18th\, students in the school will be sor ting the games to make sure that no pieces are missing. Once sorted by the school\, the games will be donated to various organizations in Westcheste r and Stamford\, CT. All donations should be brought to the Religious Scho ol office Monday - Thursday. Questions? Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter. org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /04/Board-Game-Puzzle-Collection.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2256@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T110000 DTSTAMP:20241124T214528Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/cooking-for-hope-44/ SUMMARY:Cooking for Hope DESCRIPTION:Please help by preparing meals to help feed 120 individuals who eat at HOPE Soup Kitchen in New Rochelle. The request is for lasagna made with meat or plant based meat\, veggies and dessert. Any or all is greatl y appreciated and store bought is fine.\n\nDrop off is at 35 Forest Park A venue in Larchmont.\n\nIf you are not available during that time\, please call 914-400-8577 or 914-980-8853. RSVP: sklevy8@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /12/WJC-CookingforHope.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events,SOJAC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2639@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T200000 DTSTAMP:20250408T144248Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/bbyo-meeting-2025-04-24/ SUMMARY:BBYO Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join your BBYO friends (teens from 9th-12th grade) for a fun ni ght\, with good food\, sweet treats and an activity that will get you out of your chair! 8th graders are welcome to come to all BBYO meetings starti ng April 24!\n\nTo register\, follow this link: https://wjcenter.shulcloud .com/form/BBYO-at-WJC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /03/BBYO-Graphic.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Teens END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2646@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T180000 DTSTAMP:20250403T164847Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/preschool-family-shabbat-service-14/ SUMMARY:Preschool Family Shabbat Service DESCRIPTION:5:30 – 6:00pm: Preschool Family Shabbat Service\nThese servic es are specially designed for families with young children\, creating a wa rm and welcoming space where little ones can connect with their heritage i n a fun and engaging way. If you're looking for a way to introduce your pr eschooler to the beauty and joy of Shabbat\, step into the welcoming embra ce of a Family Shabbat Service. You might just discover a new favorite fam ily tradition in the making! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /11/WJC-ECCShabbat.png CATEGORIES:Early Childhood Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2635@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T190000 DTSTAMP:20250401T160849Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/community-shabbat-dinner-23/ SUMMARY:Community Shabbat Dinner DESCRIPTION:6:00pm-7:00pm - Community Shabbat Dinner\nThe entire WJC commun ity is invited to join us for a Shabbat dinner. $25 per adult and $15 per child with a family max of $80
\nRSVP NOW: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.co m/form/rhythm-ruach-april-25-2025.html\n\n7:00pm-8:00pm - Rhythm &\; Ru ach\nMake WJC your home on Friday night. Join us this service to welcome S habbat\, reflect on the week\, and connect with God and with each other. L earn new melodies and sing your old favorites\, accompanied by our volunte er music ensemble. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/WJC-CommunityShabbatDinner.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2634@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T200000 DTSTAMP:20250401T160704Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rhythm-ruach-44/ SUMMARY:Rhythm & Ruach DESCRIPTION:6:00pm-7:00pm - Community Shabbat Dinner\nThe entire WJC commun ity is invited to join us for a Shabbat dinner. $25 per adult and $15 per child with a family max of $80
\nRSVP NOW: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.co m/form/rhythm-ruach-april-25-2025.html\n\n7:00pm-8:00pm - Rhythm &\; Ru ach\nMake WJC your home on Friday night. Join us this service to welcome S habbat\, reflect on the week\, and connect with God and with each other. L earn new melodies and sing your old favorites\, accompanied by our volunte er music ensemble.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /08/WJC-RhythmRuach.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2629@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T213000 DTSTAMP:20250401T154915Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/author-talk-with-marcie-katz-tucker/ SUMMARY:Emotions on Paper: A Jewish Response to October 7 in Poetry with Ma rcie Katz-Tucker DESCRIPTION:In honor of National Poetry Month\, poet Marcie Katz-Tucker joi ns us to share from her new collection You Just Woke the Lions\, a collect ion of poems on Jewish pain\, persecution\, resilience\, and resistance. T his is a book for anyone looking to understand the pain of the Jewish peop le\, or any marginalized group. Poignant\, yet accessible\, these poems ar e designed to touch hearts and open minds to the humanity within us all.\n \n \;\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /03/marcie-katz-tucker-1.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2242@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T100000 DTSTAMP:20250204T201324Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shabbat-yoga-37/ SUMMARY:Shabbat Yoga DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to reunite to deepen our understanding of Jewis h spirituality through the practice of yoga. Please welcome Shari Balaish and returning instructor\, Robin Wald\, as they lead us in inspiring infus ions of Jewish wisdom\, yoga and movement\, meditation and relaxation.\n\n All are welcome! Whether you are a beginner or an experienced yogi\, pleas e join us. Please bring your own mat and water bottle. Blocks are optional . We greatly look forward to practicing yoga together again!\n\n2024-25 Sc hedule\n• April 26 led by Robin Wald\n• May 3 led by Shari Balaish\n\n Robin Wald is a Professional Certified Coach and consulting astrologer thr ough her business Cosmic Wisdom Coaching. She is also a certified yoga and meditation teacher and adult and teen Jewish educator. Her meaningful Jew ish yoga programs integrate wisdom from Torah\, Tanach\, Kabbalah\, Pirke Avot and Mussar with the embodied physical and contemplative practice. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /08/SHABBAT-YOGA.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2605@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T101500 DTSTAMP:20250407T174525Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/yom-hashoah-commemoration-songs-from-t estimonies/ SUMMARY:Yom HaShoah Memorial Service and the Zisl Slepovitch Ensemble: Song s from Testimonies DESCRIPTION:Join us for a very special musical event as we welcome Dr. D. Z isl Slepovitch\, internationally renowned multi-instrumentalist\, composer \, ethnomusicologist and musician-in-residence at Yale University’s Fort unoff Video Archive for Holocaust Testimonies\, along with Sarah Myerson ( vocals)\, and Joshua Camp (accordion). The program will include video test imony from Holocaust survivors followed by performances of new arrangement s of their songs\, which were originally sung in towns and villages\, ghet tos and concentration camps across Eastern Europe. Dr. Slepovitch will di scuss his research on the origins of these songs\, the experiences of the survivors who recalled them and the inspiration the songs provided in trag ic times.\n\nThe program will begin with a Holocaust Memorial Service at 10:15 am in WJC's Holocaust Memorial Garden (weather permitting\; otherwis e the service will be in the Chapel)\, followed by the Zisl Slepovitch Ens emble at 11:00 am\, along with a buffet brunch.\n\nTo learn more about Dr. D. Zisl Slepovitch and Songs from Testimonies:\n\nhttps://forward.com/yid dish-world/699589/reviving-jewish-folk-tunes-that-were-nearly-lost-forever /\n\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWBcpgBl7qg\n\nhttps://fortunoff.libr ary.yale.edu/education/songs-from-testimonies/\n\n \;\n\n\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /03/Yom-HaShoah-Program-2.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2564@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T180000 DTSTAMP:20250207T152053Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/golden-israeli-dance-3/ SUMMARY:Golden Israeli Dance DESCRIPTION:The Golden Dance event will take place in the Activity Center l ed by Shmulik Gov Ari.\n\nRSVP to Linda Alpert at lalpertesq@aol.com\n\nCo st to attend is $20 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /01/Golden-Israeli-Dance.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2540@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T200000 DTSTAMP:20250402T171116Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/club-z-4/ SUMMARY:Club Z DESCRIPTION:WJC Teens will gather once a month to discuss Israel\, antisemi tism\, Zionism\, and teach self-advocacy skills\, public speaking skills a nd encourage speaking out on behalf of Israel and Jews world wide.\n\nRegi ster: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/club-z ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /01/Club-Z.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Teens END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2654@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T210000 DTSTAMP:20250416T185105Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/yom-hazikaron/ SUMMARY:Yom Hazikaron DESCRIPTION:In Memory of Israel's Fallen Soldiers and Victims of Terror\n\n The Westchester Mishlachat (emissaries) invites you to gather as a communi ty to honor the memory of those who have fallen\, who are deeply cherished in our hearts\, and whose legacy lives on within us all.\n\nThe event wil l take place at Westchester Reform Temple 255 Mamaroneck Rd\, Scarsdale.\n \nREGISTER HERE!\n\n \;\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /04/Yom-Hazikaron-1.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2606@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T211500 DTSTAMP:20250311T155419Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/koslowe-gallery-presents-siona-benjami n-art-and-identity/ SUMMARY:Koslowe Gallery Presents: Siona Benjamin: Art and Identity DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Tuesday\, April 29\, 2025\, for a gallery pro gram featuring the artist Siona Benjamin’s\, whose art is a vibrant expl oration of identity that reflects her experiences as a Jewish-Indian-Ameri can. Her work\, a fusion of Eastern and Western aesthetics\, illuminates t he complexities of belonging. Born in Mumbai and raised in a diverse relig ious landscape\, she navigates cultural currents\, a journey mirrored in h er art. Her signature blue-skinned figures symbolize "otherness\," represe nting her experience as an Jewish immigrant woman of color. The blue\, dra wing from Hindu deities\, embodies both belonging and alienation\, a feeli ng many share. Benjamin's art gives a visual language to multifaceted stor ies\, using humor and irony to articulate complex identities. She invites viewers to embrace the "in-between" spaces\, challenging stereotypes and c elebrating cultural blending. Her art acts as a catalyst for critical thin king\, encouraging exploration of personal narratives and the use of art f or connection and social change. It's a powerful reminder that diverse sto ries\, in their intricate beauty\, are significant. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /03/Art-Gallery-Exhibition.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2611@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T183000 DTSTAMP:20250317T202854Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/yom-haatzmaut-celebration/ SUMMARY:Yom Ha'atzmaut Celebration DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate Israel's 77th birthday! Our celebration will begin at 5 pm with dancing led by our very own Shmulik Gov Ari. Foll owing dancing\, we will join together for a festive (and delicious) Israel i style dinner. All are welcome!\n\n**$5 per person with a max of $25 per family**\n\nTo register: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/yom-haatzmaut -community-wide-dinner-dancing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /03/Yom-Haatzmaut-Celebration.png CATEGORIES:Community,Family,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2545@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T234500 DTSTAMP:20250127T211255Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/a-night-of-jewish-comedy/ SUMMARY:A Night of Jewish Comedy DESCRIPTION:Everyone is welcome for this fun night out! Meet us at the Emel in for a night of Jewish Comedy! Afterwards\, keep the party going at Nonn a Carola for late night schmoozing. Order your tickets for Emelin Theaters ' Night of Jewish comedy using code 'SISTERHOOD' to receive 10% off ticket price! Get your tickets soon as they sell out fast!\n\nTo purchase ticket s: https://emelin.org/event/a-night-of-jewish-comedy/\n\nEmelin Theater\, 153 Library La\, Mamaroneck\n\nNonna Carola\, 211 Mamaroneck Av\, Mamarone ck ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /01/WJC-Comedy-Night-Out.png CATEGORIES:Brotherhood,Featured Events,J.O.Y. Club,Sisterhood END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2663@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T113000 DTSTAMP:20250501T133006Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/neshama-body-soul/ SUMMARY:Neshama Body & Soul DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOn Sat\, May 3 - in lieu of Shabbat Yoga\, we w ill offer a new experience from 10:00-11:30 a.m\, Neshama Body and Soul\ , with Rabbi Jaymee Alpert.\n\n\nNeshama Body and Soul (NBS) is a full-b ody workout and an opportunity for spiritual awakeness. NBS combines body -weight strength exercise (for example: push-ups\, squats\, planks\, etc.) \, Jewish prayer and wisdom\, and self-reflection to help you connect with you. This isn't yoga\, this is holy-grounded strength training.\n\nPlease note that we will be getting up and down from the floor throughout the se ssion\, and there will be modifications offered for the movements. Please wear comfortable clothes and sneakers and bring water and a mat or towel.\ n\nRabbi Jaymee Alpert is passionate about the connection between spirit uality and physical activity. She is the creator of Neshama Body and Soul\ , a practice that integrates exercise with Jewish prayer and wisdom. She h as more than 20 years of experience as a congregational rabbi\, having se rved synagogues in the Bay Area\, Westchester\, NY\, and Princeton\, NJ. She was ordained by the Jewish Theological Seminary and holds master’s d egrees in Jewish Education and Jewish Women’s Studies. She currently sit s on the boards of Lilith Magazine and RUACH (Jewish movement and medi tation studio). In addition\, she is a certified life coach and fitness tr ainer.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /05/Neshama-Body-Soul.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2560@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T114500 DTSTAMP:20250204T181019Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shabbat-morning-101-6/ SUMMARY:Shabbat Morning 101 DESCRIPTION:Interested in deepening your connection with the Shabbat mornin g service? Join us for “Shabbat Morning 101.” In this service and disc ussion we will explore the way the Shabbat service is organized and how th e siddur (prayer book) guides us through the service. We will learn what t he words of the prayers mean and identify personal connections to the litu rgy. We will also practice the traditional Shabbat melodies so that we can participate with confidence in the WJC sanctuary. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /01/WJC-ShabbatMorning-1-300x300-1.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2344@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T134500 DTSTAMP:20250422T135948Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/teen-parent-workshops-discovering-iden tity-through-the-jewish-lens-7/ SUMMARY:Teen & Parent Workshops ~ Discovering Identity through the Jewish L ens DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbi Dalton and Jess Berger in the Youth Lounge from 12:3 0 to 1:45pm for a new Shabbat learning program designed for 9th - 12th gra ders and their parents. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /10/WJC-Teens-DiscoveringIdentity-1.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Teens END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2615@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T120000 DTSTAMP:20250403T134437Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/period-poverty-speaker/ SUMMARY:Period Poverty Speakers DESCRIPTION:On May 4th\, in recognition of National Menstrual Health Awaren ess Month\, SOJAC will be hosting Elizabeth Zimmerman\, community organize r from NYCJW\, who will give us an overview of period poverty and discuss the advocacy work to address the issue in NYS. We will also hear from a sp eaker from The Sharing Shelf\, who will speak about the existence of perio d poverty in Westchester County and how their organization works to addres s it.\n\nTo RSVP\, please email wjcsojac@gmail.com. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /03/Period-Poverty-1.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events,SOJAC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2603@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T133500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T133500 DTSTAMP:20250305T173122Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/brotherhood-yankees-game/ SUMMARY:Brotherhood Yankees Game DESCRIPTION:Come join the Brotherhood for a Yankees game vs. the Tampa Bay Rays!\n\nAll family members\, including spouses and children\, are encoura ged to attend as well.\n\nTransportation will not be provided. Members ar e encouraged to carpool or take the Metro North.\n\nFor questions please c ontact Gabe Wasserman (gabe.wasserman@gmail.com) or Aaron Niedermayer (aar on.niedermayer@gmail.com).\n\nTickets are $40 each.\n\nTo register: https: //wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/2025-brotherhood-yankees-game ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /03/Brotherhood-Yankees-Game.png CATEGORIES:Brotherhood,Community,Family,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2651@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T183000 DTSTAMP:20250408T140045Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/memories-of-morocco/ SUMMARY:Memories of Morocco DESCRIPTION:Missed the Morocco trip? Here's your chance to learn all about it!\n\nJoin us for a J.O.Y. Club gathering on Sunday\, May 4th at 3:00pm\, when Rabbi Arnowitz\, and others\, will share memories and insights from their WJC sponsored tour of Jewish Heritage sights in Morocco. We will hea r about the tour itinerary\, along with pictures\, including visits to Cas ablanca\, Marrakech\, Essaouira\, Fez and Rabat. Trip participants will di scuss personal reflections\, cultural highlights and discussion of Jewish spiritual and historic connections as well as answering questions. After t he presentation\, the discussion can continue during our J.O.Y. Club spons ored dinner.\n\nTo register\, follow this link: https://wjcenter.shulcloud .com/form/memories-of-morocco ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /04/memories-of-morocco.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events,J.O.Y. Club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2653@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T173000 DTSTAMP:20250409T160710Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/westchesters-yom-haatzmaut/ SUMMARY:Westchester's Yom Haatzmaut DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /04/Yom-Haatzmaut-Beth-El.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2626@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250505T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250505T114500 DTSTAMP:20250326T170634Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/little-ones-friends-2025-05-05/ SUMMARY:Little Ones & Friends DESCRIPTION:Join us for Little Ones &\; Friends\, a fun\, interactive cl ass geared towards Toddlers (1-2 years old) to play\, explore\, socialize\ , giggle\, sing\, dance\, and hear stories. Children should attend with an adult.\n\nRegister: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/2025-little-ones- and-friends ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /03/Little-Ones-Friends.png CATEGORIES:Children,Early Childhood Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2528@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T103000 DTSTAMP:20250326T163426Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/babies-bagels-4-2025-05-06/ SUMMARY:Babies & Bagels DESCRIPTION:Newborn to 12 month olds. Join us in a warm and loving environm ent for group play\, exploration and music. Adult must attend with child. Free coffee and conversation. Make new friends!\n\nRegister: https://wjcen ter.shulcloud.com/form/ECC-Babies-and-Bagels.html ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /01/95df3ecb7d1279c8f29554a16acccd5bc885cad4.png CATEGORIES:Children,Early Childhood Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2194@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T110000 DTSTAMP:20250422T150121Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/pj-library-story-time-and-sing-along-2 2/ SUMMARY:PJ Library Yom Ha'atzmaut Storytime and Singalong DESCRIPTION:Children and parents and caregivers will meet in the WJC librar y and listen to stories and sing songs about Yom Ha'atzmaut! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /07/PJ-Library-Yom-Haatzmaut-1.png CATEGORIES:Early Childhood Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2147@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T154500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T171500 DTSTAMP:20241124T214604Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/gan-shalom-5/ SUMMARY:Gan Shalom DESCRIPTION:Gan Shalom is a new and engaging program being offered at WJC o n the first Wednesday of every month beginning in October 2024 to all WJC children including our ECC children in the 3s and 4s program (member and n on-member) and Religious School children in Gan (Kindergarten). We are thr illed to have ECC teachers\, Naomi Feuerstein along with Amanda Netti\, le ad our Gan Shalom program.\n\nEach month Gan Shalom will focus on creating connections between our ECC and RS communities while learning about Jewis h holidays\, values\, and customs.\n\nFamilies (fee the same for members a nd non-members) will be charged $100 per child for 7 sessions or $20 per c hild per session when signing up before the day of class. Families will be charged $30 per child for each session if they “drop-in” to the class . The time for each session will be 3:45-5:15pm.\n\nDates for Gan Shalom:\ nOctober 9\nNovember 6\nDecember 4\nFebruary 5\nMarch 5\nApril 2\nMay 7\n\ nSIGN UP NOW: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/gan-shalom-24-25.html\n\ n\n\nAbout our Gan Shalom Staff:\n\nAmanda Netti is an Assistant Teacher i n a Toddler 2s class. She recently shared the following: Westchester Jewis h Center ECC is such an enjoyable place to work. The staff partner togethe r to provide the children many opportunities to learn and grow. The parent s are true partners with us in their children’s education. I look forwar d to nurturing the curious young students in the Gan Shalom class.\n\nNaom i Feuerstein is an artist\, craftsperson\, and educator. She is currently developing and running the Woodshop and Studio Art program at the ECC\, an d loves being part of the WJC community. Naomi is also the founder of Over look Woods\, a woodworking design and build studio with a commitment to su stainability and community. In her free time\, she likes going on nature w alks with her family.\n\nQuestions?  Contact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.or g or Ann at ann@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /05/WJA-GanShalom2.png CATEGORIES:Early Childhood Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2640@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T200000 DTSTAMP:20250408T144248Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/bbyo-meeting-2025-05-08/ SUMMARY:BBYO Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join your BBYO friends (teens from 9th-12th grade) for a fun ni ght\, with good food\, sweet treats and an activity that will get you out of your chair! 8th graders are welcome to come to all BBYO meetings starti ng April 24!\n\nTo register\, follow this link: https://wjcenter.shulcloud .com/form/BBYO-at-WJC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /03/BBYO-Graphic.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Teens END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2602@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T200000 DTSTAMP:20250415T135300Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/jews-and-serbia-a-zoom-conversation-wi th-julie-brill/ SUMMARY:Jews and Serbia: A Zoom Conversation with Julie Brill DESCRIPTION:Join writer and podcaster Barbara Richter for a conversation on zoom with author Julie Brill to uncover a powerful\, untold chapter of Ho locaust history: The Jews of Serbia. From childhood\, Julie Brill struggle d to understand how her father survived as a young Jewish boy in Belgrade\ , where Nazis murdered 90 percent of the Jewish population without gas cha mbers or cattle cars. Eager to fill a historical and emotional void\, Bril l pieces together her father's memories\, leading to powerful trips with h im through Belgrade\, that provide a deeper understanding of her identity. She unearths her family's lost Serbian past\, learns secrets\, and return s to her dad a small part of what the Nazis stole: his own family history. \n\nIn Julie's book\, Hidden in Plain Sight\, Julie Brill brings us along as she searches for her family’s fate in Serbia during the Holocaust. Th e result is a compassionate\, meticulously researched\, and powerful testa ment to the need to uncover our histories and tell our stories.\n\nTo regi ster and receive the Zoom link\, please fill out the form: https://wjcente r.shulcloud.com/form/jews-and-serbia-zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /02/Jews-Serbia-A-Zoom-Coversation-with-Julie-Brill-1.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events,Sisterhood END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2627@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T114500 DTSTAMP:20250326T170634Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/little-ones-friends-2025-05-12/ SUMMARY:Little Ones & Friends DESCRIPTION:Join us for Little Ones &\; Friends\, a fun\, interactive cl ass geared towards Toddlers (1-2 years old) to play\, explore\, socialize\ , giggle\, sing\, dance\, and hear stories. Children should attend with an adult.\n\nRegister: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/2025-little-ones- and-friends ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /03/Little-Ones-Friends.png CATEGORIES:Children,Early Childhood Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2623@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T103000 DTSTAMP:20250326T163453Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/babies-bagels-21/ SUMMARY:Babies & Bagels DESCRIPTION:Newborn to 12 month olds. Join us in a warm and loving environm ent for group play\, exploration and music. Adult must attend with child. Free coffee and conversation. Make new friends!\n\nRegister: https://wjcen ter.shulcloud.com/form/ECC-Babies-and-Bagels.html ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /01/95df3ecb7d1279c8f29554a16acccd5bc885cad4.png CATEGORIES:Children,Early Childhood Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2577@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T180000 DTSTAMP:20250218T200804Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/open-art-studio-with-rabbi-dalton-3/ SUMMARY:Open Art Studio with Rabbi Dalton DESCRIPTION:Join us for an inspiring and creative experience at our Open Ar t Studio – a space where artists of all ages (geared towards teens and a dults) come together once a month to explore Jewish texts\, traditions\, a nd the joy of artistic expression. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a beginner\, this welcoming environment is designed to foster creativity\, reflection\, and meaningful connection. We’ll process life’s moments t hrough art and tap into the wisdom of Jewish teachings. Come for the art\, stay for the community – and leave with a heart full of inspiration and new insights.\n\nRegister: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/open-art-s tudio ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /02/Open-Art-Studio.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2656@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T143000 DTSTAMP:20250513T133923Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/author-talk-with-joan-leegant/ SUMMARY:Author Talk with Joan Leegant DESCRIPTION:Joan Leegant will be the guest of the Hendel Library and will d iscuss her new book\, Displaced Persons: Stories. Set half in Israel and h alf in the United States\, the stories in this prize-winning collection ex plore the experience of exile\, belonging\, and what it means to call a pl ace home. Come and join us\, whether or not you have read the book\, for a light lunch followed by the program. There will also be a sale &\; sig ning of Joan's book as well. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /04/Author-Talk-with-Joan-Leegant.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2612@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T170000 DTSTAMP:20250320T184407Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sisterhood-root-2-rise-happy-hour/ SUMMARY:Sisterhood Root 2 Rise Happy Hour DESCRIPTION:One evening a year\, carve out some fun with your sisters at Ro ot 2 Rise\, a local favorite woman-owned\, plant based\, clean food\, deli cious Larchmont restaurant. Pop in or stay for the whole time\, enjoy deli cious food in the company of your sisters!\n\nLocation: Root 2 Rise 1924 P almer Av\, Larchmont\n\nRSVP to: thewjcsisterhood@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /03/Root-2-Rise-Happy-Hour-1.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Sisterhood END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2667@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T213000 DTSTAMP:20250508T170942Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/ecc-mahjong-night/ SUMMARY:ECC Mahjong Night DESCRIPTION:ECC Parents! Come gather to learn how to play Mahjong. There wi ll be 3 tables of 4\, an instructor and some helpers. Cost to play is $25. Please RSVP to wjcparents@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /05/ECC-Mahjong-Night.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2661@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T210000 DTSTAMP:20250425T132938Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/cantors-by-the-campfire-a-lag-baomer-s ing-along-2/ SUMMARY:Cantors by the Campfire: A Lag Ba’omer Sing-Along DESCRIPTION:Join members of Westchester Jewish Center at the home of Cantor Ethan and Cantor Rabbi Shoshi Levin Goldberg\, with cantorial intern Marc Szechter for “Cantors by the Campfire: A Lag Ba’omer Sing-Along.” B ased on the tradition of bonfires and music on this day\, the cantors will share some of their favorite songs and you’re invited to sing along! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /04/Cantors-by-the-Campfire-A-Lag-Baomer-Sing-Along-1.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2570@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T180000 DTSTAMP:20250212T164938Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/preschool-family-shabbat-service-12/ SUMMARY:Preschool Family Shabbat Service DESCRIPTION:5:30 – 6:00pm: Preschool Family Shabbat Service\nThese servic es are specially designed for families with young children\, creating a wa rm and welcoming space where little ones can connect with their heritage i n a fun and engaging way. If you're looking for a way to introduce your pr eschooler to the beauty and joy of Shabbat\, step into the welcoming embra ce of a Family Shabbat Service. You might just discover a new favorite fam ily tradition in the making! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /11/WJC-ECCShabbat.png CATEGORIES:Early Childhood Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2501@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T190000 DTSTAMP:20250430T191420Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/community-shabbat-dinner-25/ SUMMARY:Community Shabbat Dinner DESCRIPTION:5:30pm: Preschool Family Shabbat Service\n\n6:00pm-7:00pm - Com munity Shabbat Dinner\nThe entire WJC community is invited to join us for a Shabbat dinner. $25 per adult and $15 per child with a family max of $80 
\nRSVP NOW: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/rhythm-ruach-may-16-25. html\n\n\n7:00pm-8:00pm - Rhythm &\; Ruach\nMake WJC your home on Frida y night. Join us this service to welcome Shabbat\, reflect on the week\, a nd connect with God and with each other. Learn new melodies and sing your old favorites\, accompanied by our volunteer music ensemble.\n7:00-8:00pm- Traditional Kabbalat Shabbat\nBring in Shabbat with song and spirit. This service includes the full Kabbalat Shabbat liturgy (voices only) and a bri ef sermon. Join us in the sanctuary or on the live stream. It is helpf ul to sign up in advance to ensure a minyan (minimum of 10). SIGN UP NOW ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/WJC-CommunityShabbatDinner.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2502@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T200000 DTSTAMP:20250430T191443Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rhythm-ruach-46/ SUMMARY:Rhythm & Ruach DESCRIPTION:6:00pm-7:00pm - Community Shabbat Dinner\nThe entire WJC commun ity is invited to join us for a Shabbat dinner. $25 per adult and $15 per child with a family max of $80
\nRSVP NOW: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.co m/form/rhythm-ruach-may-16-25.html\n\n\n7:00pm-8:00pm - Rhythm &\; Ruac h\nMake WJC your home on Friday night. Join us this service to welcome Sha bbat\, reflect on the week\, and connect with God and with each other. Lea rn new melodies and sing your old favorites\, accompanied by our volunteer music ensemble.\n7:00-8:00pm-Traditional Kabbalat Shabbat\nBring in Shabb at with song and spirit. This service includes the full Kabbalat Shabbat l iturgy (voices only) and a brief sermon. Join us in the sanctuary or on t he live stream. It is helpful to sign up in advance to ensure a minyan (minimum of 10). SIGN UP NOW ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /08/WJC-RhythmRuach.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2636@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T140000 DTSTAMP:20250501T200821Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/celebrate-israel-parade-2/ SUMMARY:Celebrate Israel Parade DESCRIPTION:The annual Celebrate Israel Parade in NYC will take place on Su nday\, May 18\, 2025 and WJC will again be having a group to march with th e greater Westchester Jewish Community. There will be a bus going from WJC to Manhattan and back. Please register for your spot on the bus below. T he bus will leave WJC at 9:00 am and plans to return by 2:00 pm\, as our m arch time is 10:45 am. The meeting point if you are taking your own transp ortation is Section 1W: East 52nd Street between 5th &\; 6th Avenue. If you have any questions or will be joining the group in Manhattan\,  plea se contact David Goldstein at david@wjcenter.org\nTo register for your spo t on the bus\, follow this link: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/2025- israel-day-parade ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /04/Israel-Day-Parade.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2628@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T114500 DTSTAMP:20250326T170634Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/little-ones-friends-2025-05-19/ SUMMARY:Little Ones & Friends DESCRIPTION:Join us for Little Ones &\; Friends\, a fun\, interactive cl ass geared towards Toddlers (1-2 years old) to play\, explore\, socialize\ , giggle\, sing\, dance\, and hear stories. Children should attend with an adult.\n\nRegister: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/2025-little-ones- and-friends ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /03/Little-Ones-Friends.png CATEGORIES:Children,Early Childhood Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2541@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T200000 DTSTAMP:20250402T171137Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/club-z-5/ SUMMARY:Club Z DESCRIPTION:WJC Teens will gather once a month to discuss Israel\, antisemi tism\, Zionism\, and teach self-advocacy skills\, public speaking skills a nd encourage speaking out on behalf of Israel and Jews world wide.\n\nRegi ster: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/club-z ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /01/Club-Z.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Teens END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2624@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T103000 DTSTAMP:20250326T163519Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/babies-bagels-22/ SUMMARY:Babies & Bagels DESCRIPTION:Newborn to 12 month olds. Join us in a warm and loving environm ent for group play\, exploration and music. Adult must attend with child. Free coffee and conversation. Make new friends!\n\nRegister: https://wjcen ter.shulcloud.com/form/ECC-Babies-and-Bagels.html ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /01/95df3ecb7d1279c8f29554a16acccd5bc885cad4.png CATEGORIES:Children,Early Childhood Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2532@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T214500 DTSTAMP:20250324T153849Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/embrace-the-middle-with-dr-shayna-kauf mann/ SUMMARY:Embrace the Middle with Dr. Shayna Kaufmann DESCRIPTION:Join us for this amazing author event on Zoom with psychologist Dr Shayna Kaufmann on everything menopause and middle age!\n\nDr. Shayna Kaufmann is a clinical psychologist\, certified mindfulness meditation tea cher\, author\, decades-long Zen practitioner\, and Founder of Embrace the Middle—a company dedicated to serving women in midlife. Her award winni ng book\, Embrace the Middle\, is based on research on over 600 midlife wo men worldwide. Join Sisterhood in welcoming Dr Kaufman for a wonderful eve nt filled with meditation\, learning and discussion!\n\nIf you would like to purchase Dr. Kaufmann's book\, please click here.\n\nTo register and re ceive the Zoom link: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/embrace-the-middl e ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /01/Embrace-the-Middle.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events,Sisterhood END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2257@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T110000 DTSTAMP:20241124T214611Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/cooking-for-hope-45/ SUMMARY:Cooking for Hope DESCRIPTION:Please help by preparing meals to help feed 120 individuals who eat at HOPE Soup Kitchen in New Rochelle. The request is for lasagna made with meat or plant based meat\, veggies and dessert. Any or all is greatl y appreciated and store bought is fine.\n\nDrop off is at 35 Forest Park A venue in Larchmont.\n\nIf you are not available during that time\, please call 914-400-8577 or 914-980-8853. RSVP: sklevy8@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /12/WJC-CookingforHope.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events,SOJAC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2641@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T200000 DTSTAMP:20250408T144248Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/bbyo-meeting-2025-05-22/ SUMMARY:BBYO Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join your BBYO friends (teens from 9th-12th grade) for a fun ni ght\, with good food\, sweet treats and an activity that will get you out of your chair! 8th graders are welcome to come to all BBYO meetings starti ng April 24!\n\nTo register\, follow this link: https://wjcenter.shulcloud .com/form/BBYO-at-WJC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /03/BBYO-Graphic.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Teens END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2613@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T204500 DTSTAMP:20250402T171026Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/honoring-the-women-who-have-converted- to-judaism-in-honor-of-shavuots-book-of-ruth/ SUMMARY:Honoring the Women who have converted to Judaism\, in honor of Shav uot’s Book of Ruth DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Shavuot by learning from our own modern day Ruths: WJ C Sisterhood members who are Jews by choice.\n\nIt is said that converts a re "Jewish souls that found their way home" signifying the belief that som e individuals\, regardless of their birth lineage\, have a deep spiritual connection to Judaism and are essentially returning to their "true" spirit ual family by converting. In honor of Shavuot’s reading of the Book Of R uth\, where we learn of Ruth the Moabite’s conversion to Judaism\, Siste rhood celebrates our members who have converted to Judaism\, or are in the process of doing so. Join us for an uplifting program as we learn from th ese modern day Ruths why they converted and what there Jewish identities m ean for them!\n\nRSVP to: thewjcsisterhood@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /03/Women-Who-Converted-to-Judaism.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events,Sisterhood END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2668@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T213000 DTSTAMP:20250508T170922Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/ecc-mahjong-night-2/ SUMMARY:ECC Mahjong Night DESCRIPTION:ECC Parents! Come gather to learn how to play Mahjong. There wi ll be 3 tables of 4\, an instructor and some helpers. Cost to play is $25. Please RSVP to wjcparents@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /05/ECC-Mahjong-Night.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2503@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T190000 DTSTAMP:20250515T140359Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/community-shabbat-dinner-26/ SUMMARY:Community Shabbat Dinner DESCRIPTION:5:30pm: Preschool Family Shabbat Service\n\n6:00pm-7:00pm - Com munity Shabbat Dinner\nThe entire WJC community is invited to join us for a Shabbat dinner. $25 per adult and $15 per child with a family max of $80 
\nRSVP NOW: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/rhythm-ruach-may-30-25. html\n\n\n7:00pm-8:00pm - Rhythm &\; Ruach\nMake WJC your home on Frida y night. Join us this service to welcome Shabbat\, reflect on the week\, a nd connect with God and with each other. Learn new melodies and sing your old favorites\, accompanied by our volunteer music ensemble.\n7:00-8:00pm- Traditional Kabbalat Shabbat\nBring in Shabbat with song and spirit. This service includes the full Kabbalat Shabbat liturgy (voices only) and a bri ef sermon. Join us in the sanctuary or on the live stream. It is helpf ul to sign up in advance to ensure a minyan (minimum of 10). SIGN UP NOW ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/WJC-CommunityShabbatDinner.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2504@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T200000 DTSTAMP:20250113T154057Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rhythm-ruach-47/ SUMMARY:Rhythm & Ruach DESCRIPTION:6:00pm-7:00pm - Community Shabbat Dinner\nThe entire WJC commun ity is invited to join us for a Shabbat dinner. $25 per adult and $15 per child with a family max of $80
\nRSVP NOW: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.co m/form/rhythm-ruach-may-30-25.html\n\n\n7:00pm-8:00pm - Rhythm &\; Ruac h\nMake WJC your home on Friday night. Join us this service to welcome Sha bbat\, reflect on the week\, and connect with God and with each other. Lea rn new melodies and sing your old favorites\, accompanied by our volunteer music ensemble. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /08/WJC-RhythmRuach.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2614@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T210000 DTSTAMP:20250324T151139Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/the-moth-shabbat/ SUMMARY:The Moth Shabbat DESCRIPTION:The Moth Shabbat - True Stories told Straight from the Heart\n\ nThis year’s theme is - The Streets were Lined with Gold\, or were they? : Family Stories of Immigration.\n\nPlease join us as our WJC storytellers discuss how they or their family members left their birthplaces for other countries seeking a better Jewish life.\n\nDo you have a story to tell? S tories can be told with or without notes\, need to be no longer than 5 or 6 minutes long\, and must be true. We are looking for 7 storytellers. Plea se contact Pam Mizrachi at pammizrachi@gmail.com if you are interested. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /03/Moth-Shabbat.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2657@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T171500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T180000 DTSTAMP:20250515T192950Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/family-shavuot-extravaganza/ SUMMARY:Family Shavuot Extravaganza DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Shavuot in an interactive extravaganza!\n\n5:15-6:00\ n\nPreschoolers and school age kids up to grade 2\, join us for Shavuot co oking and a craft. Then we’ll gather for a read aloud of “Sammy Spider ’s First Shavuot”.\n\nThe Shavuot Extravaganza will be followed by a h oliday dinner at 6:00. To register for the dinner\, click here ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /04/Shavuot-Extravaganza-1.png CATEGORIES:Family,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2669@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T190000 DTSTAMP:20250515T194117Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/community-shavuot-dinner/ SUMMARY:Community Shavuot Dinner DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate Shavuot with a community dinner! To regist er\, follow this link: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/shavuot-communi ty-dinner ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /05/Shavuot-Dinner.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2658@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T230000 DTSTAMP:20250515T171251Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/tikkun-leil-shavuot-3/ SUMMARY:Tikkun Leil Shavuot DESCRIPTION:We’ll nosh and celebrate the wisdom of our faith and our comm unity in a nighttime learning session led by members of the community and our clergy.\n\nThe Tikkun Leil Shavuot will be preceeded by a dinner begin ning at 6pm. To register for the dinner\, please follow this link: https: //wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/shavuot-family-dinner\n\nWhen God Appeared o n the Mountain – Learnings from Peak Moments – Come for any part or a ll of the sessions!\n\n7:00 pm – The Music of Ruth as Midrash – The dr amatic and romantic Book of Ruth\, traditionally read on Shavuot\, has att racted the attention of a considerable number of composers in the last two hundred years. Cantor Ethan Goldberg and WJC congregant Dr. Jon Yaeger  (Music History department chair at Julliard) will present excerpts from several of these works and examine how the libretto and music serve as mid rash (creative interpretation) of the text.\n\n8:00 pm – Ma’ariv Eveni ng service in the chapel followed by dessert\n\n8:30 pm – The View from the 12th Floor – Two graduating high school seniors who grew up at WJC\,  Annika Lee and Jonah Baron\, share their peak moments\, hopes for the fu ture\, and concerns about the college experience to come\n\n9:20 pm – “In Favor of Perplexity over Whitewashing” – Camp Ramah Asst. Natio nal Director Dr. Daniel Olson explores the themes of a speech delivered b y Berl Katznelson (the namesake of kibbutz Be’eri) to a group of youth a liyah counselors in 1940. The speech delivered at a very complex moment in time for world Jewry sheds wisdom for this complex moment too.\n\n10:10 – Spiritual Resilience when Plans Change – Rabbi Cantor Shoshi Levin Goldberg – What happens when our momentous occasions look different fro m how we imagined them? ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /04/Tikkun-Leil-Shavuot.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Family,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2642@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T200000 DTSTAMP:20250408T144248Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/bbyo-meeting-2025-06-05/ SUMMARY:BBYO Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join your BBYO friends (teens from 9th-12th grade) for a fun ni ght\, with good food\, sweet treats and an activity that will get you out of your chair! 8th graders are welcome to come to all BBYO meetings starti ng April 24!\n\nTo register\, follow this link: https://wjcenter.shulcloud .com/form/BBYO-at-WJC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /03/BBYO-Graphic.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Teens END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2655@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T111500 DTSTAMP:20250417T143244Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/simple-soulful-33/ SUMMARY:Simple & Soulful DESCRIPTION:Let your spirit soar as we journey through an abbreviated Shabb at morning service. This 90-minute service includes group prayer and singi ng accompanied by instruments\, silence for personal reflection and an int eractive exploration and interpretation of the week’s Torah portion. Fre quent comments and questions encourage us to reflect on ourselves and find personal meaning in age-old prayers. We especially welcome those with chi ldren in the 3rd grade and older to attend as a family. Join the rest of t he WJC community for a concluding activity together\, Kiddush and time to schmooze. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2017 /11/WJC-SimpleAndSoulful.jpg CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Community,Family,Featured Events,Teens END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2672@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T140000 DTSTAMP:20250523T154305Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/kol-rinah-spring-concert/ SUMMARY:Kol Rinah Spring Concert DESCRIPTION:The Jewish Chorale of Westchester\, which has been performing i n Westchester and nearby Connecticut for over 20 years\, will perform in H ebrew\, English\, Yiddish and Ladino at WJC.  The program is an eclectic group of Jewish songs of inspiration and devotion\, upbeat songs\, and eve n a Broadway hit. Something for everyone! Discounted tickets for WJC membe rs are $14 in advance\, paid by check only to Kol Rinah. Please leave your check with the WJC office. You will receive an email confirmation. Please note that tickets will be more expensive at the door. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /05/Kol-Rinah.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2665@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T200000 DTSTAMP:20250505T151317Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/renewal-service-10/ SUMMARY:Renewal Service DESCRIPTION:Enjoy and experience the power of great music\, communal singin g and soulful praying. Lift your voices and spirits with upbeat and inspir ational music. Featuring Rachel Aronow’s kavanah and the WJC Women’s C hoir ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /01/WJC-RenewalService-REV2.jpg CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2542@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T200000 DTSTAMP:20250402T171156Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/club-z-6/ SUMMARY:Club Z DESCRIPTION:WJC Teens will gather once a month to discuss Israel\, antisemi tism\, Zionism\, and teach self-advocacy skills\, public speaking skills a nd encourage speaking out on behalf of Israel and Jews world wide.\n\nRegi ster: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/club-z ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /01/Club-Z.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Teens END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2671@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T210000 DTSTAMP:20250520T161858Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/frontline-activism-with-sam-fried/ SUMMARY:Frontline Activism with Sam Fried DESCRIPTION:Born and raised in the US\, Sam Fried served in the IDF post Oc tober 7th to help and stand for his homeland. Hear about his experiences i n the IDF and his challenges since returning home.\n\nDoors open at 6:40 - program finishes at 8:30\, with a dessert reception until 9:00.\n\nTo att end\, register here: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/frontline-activis m-sam-fried ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /05/Shai-DavidaiSam-Fried.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events,Teens END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2678@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T200000 DTSTAMP:20250527T182935Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/bbyo-meeting-2/ SUMMARY:BBYO Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join your BBYO friends (teens from 9th-12th grade) for a fun ni ght\, with good food\, sweet treats and an activity that will get you out of your chair! 8th graders are welcome to come to all BBYO meetings starti ng April 24!\n\nTo register\, follow this link: https://wjcenter.shulcloud .com/form/BBYO-at-WJC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /03/BBYO-Graphic.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Teens END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2571@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T180000 DTSTAMP:20250609T141914Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/preschool-family-shabbat-service-13/ SUMMARY:Preschool Family Shabbat Service DESCRIPTION:5:30 – 6:00pm: Preschool Family Shabbat Service\nThese servic es are specially designed for families with young children\, creating a wa rm and welcoming space where little ones can connect with their heritage i n a fun and engaging way. If you're looking for a way to introduce your pr eschooler to the beauty and joy of Shabbat\, step into the welcoming embra ce of a Family Shabbat Service. You might just discover a new favorite fam ily tradition in the making!\n\n \;\n6:00pm: Community Shabbat Dinner\ nIf you wish to join us for our community shabbat dinner after the prescho ol service\, please REGISTER HERE by Tuesday\, June 10 at 5pm! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /11/WJC-ECCShabbat.png CATEGORIES:Early Childhood Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2505@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T190000 DTSTAMP:20250529T130053Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/community-shabbat-dinner-27/ SUMMARY:Community Shabbat Dinner DESCRIPTION:5:30pm: Preschool Family Shabbat Service\n\n6:00pm-7:00pm - Com munity Shabbat Dinner\nThe entire WJC community is invited to join us for a Shabbat dinner. $25 per adult and $15 per child with a family max of $80 
\nRSVP NOW: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/rhythm-ruach-june-13-25 .html\n\n\n7:00pm-8:00pm - Rhythm &\; Ruach\nMake WJC your home on Frid ay night. Join us this service to welcome Shabbat\, reflect on the week\, and connect with God and with each other. Learn new melodies and sing your old favorites\, accompanied by our volunteer music ensemble.\n7:00-8:00pm -Traditional Kabbalat Shabbat\nBring in Shabbat with song and spirit. This service includes the full Kabbalat Shabbat liturgy (voices only) and a br ief sermon. Join us in the sanctuary or on the live stream. It is help ful to sign up in advance to ensure a minyan (minimum of 10). SIGN UP NOW ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/WJC-CommunityShabbatDinner.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2506@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T200000 DTSTAMP:20250529T130129Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rhythm-ruach-48/ SUMMARY:Rhythm & Ruach DESCRIPTION:6:00pm-7:00pm - Community Shabbat Dinner\nThe entire WJC commun ity is invited to join us for a Shabbat dinner. $25 per adult and $15 per child with a family max of $80
\nRSVP NOW: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.co m/form/rhythm-ruach-june-13-25.html\n\n\n7:00pm-8:00pm - Rhythm &\; Rua ch\nMake WJC your home on Friday night. Join us this service to welcome Sh abbat\, reflect on the week\, and connect with God and with each other. Le arn new melodies and sing your old favorites\, accompanied by our voluntee r music ensemble.\n7:00-8:00pm-Traditional Kabbalat Shabbat\nBring in Shab bat with song and spirit. This service includes the full Kabbalat Shabbat liturgy (voices only) and a brief sermon. Join us in the sanctuary or on the live stream. It is helpful to sign up in advance to ensure a minyan (minimum of 10). SIGN UP NOW ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /08/WJC-RhythmRuach.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2666@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T210000 DTSTAMP:20250506T165103Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/officer-installation-volunteer-recogni tion-reception/ SUMMARY:Officer Installation & Volunteer Recognition Reception DESCRIPTION:Join WJC after Rhythm &\; Ruach to commemorate all the hard work of our volunteers\, lay leaders\, outgoing officers and our current P resident\, Larry Thaler. We will welcome our new President\, Yale Zoland a nd other officers that are incoming this year. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /05/New-OfficerVolunteer-Installation.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2664@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T211500 DTSTAMP:20250505T185219Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/author-talk-with-susan-weissbach-fried man/ SUMMARY:Author Talk with Susan Weissbach Friedman DESCRIPTION:Join us in WJC’s Hendel Library for a conversation with Susan Weissbach Friedman about her engrossing first novel\, Klara’s Truth. Kl ara is an archaeology professor who travels to Warsaw to meet newly discov ered relatives of the father who mysteriously disappeared when she was a c hild. As she uncovers her past\, Klara begins to find the wholeness\, purp ose and love she had been missing\; and\, amidst the vestiges of a once vi brant Polish-Jewish community\, she sees hopeful signs of rebirth. The aut hor\, a psychotherapist for almost three decades\, addresses themes of gen erational trauma and healing\, both personal and communal\, in this inspir ational story. Come for an absorbing discussion of the novel\, the author ’s experiences writing and getting published\, and her work as a trauma therapist. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /05/Author-Talk-Susan-Weissbach-Friedman.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2648@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T183000 DTSTAMP:20250506T200846Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/the-story-of-lots-wife-an-lgbtq-pride- month-experience/ SUMMARY:The Story of Lot’s Wife: An LGBTQ Pride Month Experience DESCRIPTION:In this 15 minute performance art experience\, immerse yourself quietly in a re-reading of Lot’s Wife in honor of the LGBTQ community a nd the people of Sodom.\n\nTHE STORY OF LOT'S WIFE is a 15-minute long per former-less play that re-centers the biblical story of Lot and his family onto the character of Lot’s Wife. In this re-centering the unnamed woman is not turned into salt\, she chooses to become it to preserve the histor ical traumas the Sodomites\, and all queer people\, have endured. In this private and introspective piece individuals are welcomed into a curving\, blue velvet lined space and receive a booklet of poems exploring queer ide ntity\, memory\, and loss through the lens of Lot’s Wife. The piece move s through the space welcoming audience members to complete a series of act ions with water\, salt\, text\, and their own memories.\n\nTo register for a reading session\, please fill out your name and email address on our Si gn Up spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1sv-6GJQVJtzGoSJ _ZBiV1d16O0zIJsNfhicOC9M6yos/edit?usp=sharing\n\nPlease sign up for one se ssion only! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /04/Lots-Wife-Event.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events,Sisterhood END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2649@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T160000 DTSTAMP:20250506T200907Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/the-story-of-lots-wife-an-lgbtq-pride- month-experience-2/ SUMMARY:The Story of Lot’s Wife: An LGBTQ Pride Month Experience DESCRIPTION:In this 15 minute performance art experience\, immerse yourself quietly in a re-reading of Lot’s Wife in honor of the LGBTQ community a nd the people of Sodom.\n\nTHE STORY OF LOT'S WIFE is a 15-minute long per former-less play that re-centers the biblical story of Lot and his family onto the character of Lot’s Wife. In this re-centering the unnamed woman is not turned into salt\, she chooses to become it to preserve the histor ical traumas the Sodomites\, and all queer people\, have endured. In this private and introspective piece individuals are welcomed into a curving\, blue velvet lined space and receive a booklet of poems exploring queer ide ntity\, memory\, and loss through the lens of Lot’s Wife. The piece move s through the space welcoming audience members to complete a series of act ions with water\, salt\, text\, and their own memories.\n\nTo register for a reading session\, please fill out your name and email address on our Si gn Up spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1sv-6GJQVJtzGoSJ _ZBiV1d16O0zIJsNfhicOC9M6yos/edit?usp=sharing\n\nPlease sign up for one se ssion only! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /04/Lots-Wife-Event.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events,Sisterhood END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2662@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T120000 DTSTAMP:20250507T202559Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/joy-club-discover-the-dura-europus-syn agogue/ SUMMARY:JOY Club: Discover the Dura Europus Synagogue DESCRIPTION:The discovery of a 3rd century C.E. synagogue at Dura-Europus i n Syria contains the earliest known paintings of biblical scenes. Dr. Ira Spar\, a professor of ancient history at Ramapo College of New Jersey and former research Assyriologist at the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, will be speaking here at WJC. His lecture on the Dura synagogue paintings will inc lude highlights of Professor Spar’s journey to the ancient site which wa s first discovered in 1932 and his analysis of Jewish religious life and t raditions of the 3rd century through Hebrew\, Aramaic and Persian inscript ions. Register below to attend.\n\nREGISTER HERE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /04/JOY-Club-Dura-Europus-1.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events,J.O.Y. Club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2650@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T170000 DTSTAMP:20250506T200927Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/the-story-of-lots-wife-an-lgbtq-pride- month-experience-3/ SUMMARY:The Story of Lot’s Wife: An LGBTQ Pride Month Experience DESCRIPTION:In this 15 minute performance art experience\, immerse yourself quietly in a re-reading of Lot’s Wife in honor of the LGBTQ community a nd the people of Sodom.\n\nTHE STORY OF LOT'S WIFE is a 15-minute long per former-less play that re-centers the biblical story of Lot and his family onto the character of Lot’s Wife. In this re-centering the unnamed woman is not turned into salt\, she chooses to become it to preserve the histor ical traumas the Sodomites\, and all queer people\, have endured. In this private and introspective piece individuals are welcomed into a curving\, blue velvet lined space and receive a booklet of poems exploring queer ide ntity\, memory\, and loss through the lens of Lot’s Wife. The piece move s through the space welcoming audience members to complete a series of act ions with water\, salt\, text\, and their own memories.\n\nTo register for a reading session\, please fill out your name and email address on our Si gn Up spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1sv-6GJQVJtzGoSJ _ZBiV1d16O0zIJsNfhicOC9M6yos/edit?usp=sharing\n\nPlease sign up for one se ssion only! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /04/Lots-Wife-Event.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events,Sisterhood END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2660@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T210000 DTSTAMP:20250517T132511Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/golden-israeli-dance-4/ SUMMARY:Golden Israeli Dance DESCRIPTION:The Golden Dance event will take place in the Activity Center l ed by Shmulik Gov Ari.\n\nRSVP to Linda Alpert at lalpertesq@aol.com\n\nCo st to attend is $20 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /01/Golden-Israeli-Dance.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2586@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20250625 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20250630 DTSTAMP:20250224T213228Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/ride-for-the-living/ SUMMARY:Ride for the Living DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbi Arnowitz and Team Westchester Jewish Center on the R ide for the Living\, Krakow\, Poland\, June 25-29\, 2025!\n\nFor informati on and to register\, please visit: https://ridefortheliving.org/\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /02/Ride-for-the-Living.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2258@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T110000 DTSTAMP:20241124T214617Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/cooking-for-hope-46/ SUMMARY:Cooking for Hope DESCRIPTION:Please help by preparing meals to help feed 120 individuals who eat at HOPE Soup Kitchen in New Rochelle. The request is for lasagna made with meat or plant based meat\, veggies and dessert. Any or all is greatl y appreciated and store bought is fine.\n\nDrop off is at 35 Forest Park A venue in Larchmont.\n\nIf you are not available during that time\, please call 914-400-8577 or 914-980-8853. RSVP: sklevy8@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /12/WJC-CookingforHope.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured Events,SOJAC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2677@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T194500 DTSTAMP:20250709T171417Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/brotherhood-summer-social/ SUMMARY:Brotherhood Summer Social DESCRIPTION:Come meet new friends and old friends at the Brotherhood Social in the courtyard behind the Activity Center. Plan for drinks and finger f oods while you show off your skills with games like corn hole\, beer pong/ ping pong\, and pop a shot. $40 per person.\n\nREGISTER HERE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /05/brotherhood-summer-social-1.png CATEGORIES:Brotherhood END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2690@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T150000 DTSTAMP:20250610T135341Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/the-borscht-belt-revisiting-the-remain s-of-americas-jewish-vacationland/ SUMMARY:The Borscht Belt – Revisiting the Remains of America’s Jewish V acationland DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Sunday\, July 13th at 3:00PM for a JOY Club p resentation by Marisa Scheinfeld\, based on her book\, The Borscht Belt: R evisiting the Remains of America’s Jewish Vacationland\, presenting phot ographs of sites where resorts once boomed in the Catskills. Marisa Schein feld was raised in the Catskills and her photography has been exhibited na tionally and internationally. She is an Assistant Professor at SUNY Purcha se and working on her second book. In 2022\, she founded the Borscht Belt Historical Marker Project\, with a group of artists and historians. The gr oup is dedicated to commemorating the history of the Borscht Belt era\, a celebrated era in American Jewish life\, American culture and Catskill his tory. If you ever went to a Borscht Belt resort\, or your family did\, or you are just curious about the Borscht Belt\, please join us. As always\, after the presentation\, the discussion will continue over a delicious din ner.\n\n \;\n\nTo attend the presentation\, REGISTER HERE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /06/The-Borscht-Belt.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events,J.O.Y. Club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2714@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T103000 DTSTAMP:20250709T171455Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/babies-bagels-20/ SUMMARY:Babies & Bagels DESCRIPTION:Newborn to 12 month olds. Join us in a warm and loving environm ent for group play\, exploration and music. Adult must attend with child. Free coffee and conversation. Make new friends!\n\nRegister: https://wjcen ter.shulcloud.com/form/ECC-Babies-and-Bagels.html ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /01/95df3ecb7d1279c8f29554a16acccd5bc885cad4.png CATEGORIES:Children,Early Childhood Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2721@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T190000 DTSTAMP:20250716T150234Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/golden-israeli-dance-5/ SUMMARY:Golden Israeli Dance DESCRIPTION:Golden Dances is led by Shmulik Gov Ari. Cost to attend is $20 payable by check.\n\nRSVP to Linda Alpert at lalpertesq@aol.com\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /01/Golden-Israeli-Dance.png CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2715@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T103000 DTSTAMP:20250709T171436Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/babies-bagels-23/ SUMMARY:Babies & Bagels DESCRIPTION:Newborn to 12 month olds. Join us in a warm and loving environm ent for group play\, exploration and music. Adult must attend with child. Free coffee and conversation. Make new friends!\n\nRegister: https://wjcen ter.shulcloud.com/form/ECC-Babies-and-Bagels.html ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /01/95df3ecb7d1279c8f29554a16acccd5bc885cad4.png CATEGORIES:Children,Early Childhood Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2259@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T110000 DTSTAMP:20250717T163229Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/cooking-for-hope-47/ SUMMARY:Cooking for Hope DESCRIPTION:Please help by preparing meals to help feed 120 individuals who eat at HOPE Soup Kitchen in New Rochelle. The request is for lasagna made with meat or plant based meat\, veggies and dessert. Any or all is greatl y appreciated and store bought is fine.\n\nDrop off is at 35 Forest Park A venue in Larchmont.\n\nIf you are not available during that time\, please call 914-400-8577 or 914-980-8853. RSVP: sklevy8@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /12/WJC-CookingforHope.jpg CATEGORIES:SOJAC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2716@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250729T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250729T103000 DTSTAMP:20250717T163145Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/babies-bagels-24/ SUMMARY:Babies & Bagels DESCRIPTION:Newborn to 12 month olds. Join us in a warm and loving environm ent for group play\, exploration and music. Adult must attend with child. Free coffee and conversation. Make new friends!\n\nRegister: https://wjcen ter.shulcloud.com/form/ECC-Babies-and-Bagels.html ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /01/95df3ecb7d1279c8f29554a16acccd5bc885cad4.png CATEGORIES:Children,Early Childhood Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2717@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20250802 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20250804 DTSTAMP:20250728T133940Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/tisha-bav-4/ SUMMARY:Tisha B'Av DESCRIPTION:Join us for a meaningful observance of Tisha B'Av!\n\nTisha B'A v marks the anniversaries of the destruction of both Temples in Jerusalem as well as many other catastrophes in Jewish history. It is marked by fast ing and the reading of the Book of Lamentations.\n\nSaturday August 2\n7-8 pm-Seuda Mafseket (meal before the fast begins)\n8-8:45pm Mincha and Shiur (learning session)\n8:09pm-Fast Begins\n9:00pm-Ma'ariv and Recitation of "Eicha" (Book of Lamentations)\n\nSunday August 3\n8:30am-Morning Minyan ( without talit and t'fillin)\n1:30pm-Mincha for Tisha B'av (with talit and t'fillin)\nNO 7:30pm evening service\n8:45pm-Fast ends ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /07/Tisha-BAv.png CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2722@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T190000 DTSTAMP:20250804T155450Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/golden-israeli-dance-6/ SUMMARY:Golden Israeli Dance DESCRIPTION:Golden Dances is led by Shmulik Gov Ari. Cost to attend is $20 payable by check.\n\nRSVP to Linda Alpert at lalpertesq@aol.com\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /01/Golden-Israeli-Dance.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3034@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T180000 DTSTAMP:20250828T174804Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/preschool-community-shabbat/ SUMMARY:Preschool Community Shabbat DESCRIPTION:Young children and their grown ups are invited to share in a so ng-filled and joyous welcoming of Shabbat with the WJC clergy! We’ll sin g\, dance and welcome Shabbat together. A special guest reader from the EC C staff will share a story with us. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /11/WJC-ECCShabbat.png CATEGORIES:Children,Community,Early Childhood Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2980@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T190000 DTSTAMP:20250807T144905Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/community-shabbat-dinner-28/ SUMMARY:Community Shabbat Dinner DESCRIPTION:The entire WJC community is invited to join us for a Shabbat di nner. $25 per adult and $15 per child with a family max of $80.\n\n\nPleas e RSVP by Tuesday\, September 2!\n\nRSVP HERE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/WJC-CommunityShabbatDinner.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2981@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T200000 DTSTAMP:20250807T155732Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rhythm-ruach-49/ SUMMARY:Rhythm & Ruach DESCRIPTION:Make WJC your home on Friday night. Join us this service to wel come Shabbat\, reflect on the week\, and connect with God and with each ot her. Learn new melodies and sing your old favorites\, accompanied by our v olunteer music ensemble. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /08/WJC-RhythmRuach.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2723@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T190000 DTSTAMP:20250804T155529Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/golden-israeli-dance-7/ SUMMARY:Golden Israeli Dance DESCRIPTION:Golden Dances is led by Shmulik Gov Ari. Cost to attend is $20 payable by check.\n\nRSVP to Linda Alpert at lalpertesq@aol.com\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /01/Golden-Israeli-Dance.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3044@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T110000 DTSTAMP:20250902T145001Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shabbat-morning-101-7/ SUMMARY:Shabbat Morning 101 DESCRIPTION:In the coming year\, WJC Rabbinic Intern Jacob Lipkin will be c ontinuing the Shabbat 101 series that Rabbi Shoyer led last year. Once a m onth\, on Saturday morning\, we'll gather in the library to become better acquainted with our services. Each time\, we'll focus on a different praye r. Our conversation will cover the history\, meaning\, and choreography of different prayers. Anybody who is looking to connect more deeply in servi ces is welcome! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /09/Shabbat-Morning-101.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3022@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T113000 DTSTAMP:20250819T145749Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shabbat-yoga-38/ SUMMARY:Shabbat Yoga DESCRIPTION:Shabbat Yoga\, led by Robin Wald\, is a relaxing\, contemplativ e\, alternative Shabbat yoga experience that encourages participants to ex plore how Jewish yoga connects meaningfully to the spiritually restorative essence of Shabbat. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced yogi\, f eel free to participate. Please bring your own mat and water bottle. Block s are optional.\n\nRobin Wald is a Professional Certified Coach and consul ting astrologer through her business Cosmic Wisdom Coaching. She is also a certified yoga and meditation teacher and adult and teen Jewish educator. Her meaningful Jewish yoga programs integrate wisdom from Torah\, Tanach\ , Kabbalah\, Pirke Avot and Mussar with the embodied physical and contempl ative practice. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /08/SHABBAT-YOGA.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2834@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T233000 DTSTAMP:20250911T193959Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rabbi-menachem-creditor/ SUMMARY:A Spiritual Start to the High Holidays with Rabbi Menachem Creditor and Musical Selichot Services DESCRIPTION:Enter the season with prayer\, music\, and community!\n\nMember s of Westchester Jewish Center\, Temple Israel Center\, Shaarei Tikvah\, a nd Greenburgh Hebrew Center will join together to enter the High Holiday s eason as a broader community. To start the evening off\, we will have a de ssert reception followed by our keynote speaker\, Rabbi Menachem Creditor. \n\nRabbi Menachem Creditor serves as Scholar-in-Residence at UJA-Federati on New York and is the founder of Rabbis Against Gun Violence. Rabbi Credi tor has authored and edited many books\, including A Rabbi’s Heart\, and After October 7: Essays. In his teachings around the world\, Rabbi Credit or brings his expertise and dynamic teaching style to guide participants o f every background on a journey through the intersection of ancient wisdom and modern life. Through engaging lectures and interactive discussions\, participants will delve into the rich tapestry of Jewish tradition\, explo ring its relevance to contemporary challenges and opportunities.\n\nThen j oin us for a soulful Selichot service where stirring instrumental music\, communal prayer\, and heartfelt reflections open the gates of the High Hol iday season. Let ancient words and contemporary spirit guide us inward and upward\, together. In music\, meaning\, and community—we begin the jour ney of return.\n\nJoin us for what has become a highlight of the year!\n\n Be sure to register for this wonderful evening by September 12!\n\nCLICK H ERE TO REGISTER!\n\nSchedule for the evening:\n\n8:30pm - Dessert Receptio n\n\n9:00pm - Keynote speaker Rabbi Menachem Creditor on Leil Selichot and this moment in Jewish history.\n\n10:00pm - Musical Selichot service feat uring clergy from all the congregations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /07/Selichot-ServiceSpeaker-2.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Community,Featured Events,Teens END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2712@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T120000 DTSTAMP:20250904T145403Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/look-whos-building-a-sukkah/ SUMMARY:Look Who's Building a Sukkah DESCRIPTION:Come see how easy it is to build a sukkah and get a discount on a kit of your own!\n\nThe Sukkah Project will be running a sukkah kit sal e and we will build a display model outside the building by the school ent rance for the first day of school. The sukkah will be staffed by volunteer s to help explain the kits\, the mitzvah of having a sukkah\, and facilita te the sales.\n\nWJC members also get an exclusive discount at The Sukkah Project store! To get an 8% discount on your sukkah\, use code 'WJC2025' a t www.sukkot.com. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /06/Look-Whos-Building-a-Sukkah.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2906@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T200000 DTSTAMP:20250829T140541Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/renewal-service-11/ SUMMARY:Renewal Service DESCRIPTION:Please join the Renewal Service community as we gather to raise our voices and hearts in uplifting songs and prayers\, heading into the n ew Jewish year. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /01/WJC-RenewalService-REV2.jpg CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2691@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T193000 DTSTAMP:20250804T155614Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-goes-to-emelin-comedian-judy-gold- live/ SUMMARY:WJC Goes to Emelin: Comedian Judy Gold Live! DESCRIPTION:Join your friends at WJC for a night of Comedy at The Emelin Th eater!\n\nJudy Gold’s comedy is best known for her candid takes on every thing from parenting and politics to aging and identity. With stand-up spe cials on HBO\, Comedy Central\, and LOGO\, and appearances on The Late Sho w with Stephen Colbert and The Tonight Show\, Gold has solidified her plac e as a comedy powerhouse.\n\nWJC Members will receive 10% off of their tic kets by using the code 'WJCJUDY'\n\nTo purchase tickets\, CLICK HERE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /06/Comedy-Night-with-Judy-Gold.png CATEGORIES:Brotherhood,Featured Events,J.O.Y. Club,Sisterhood END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3033@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T110000 DTSTAMP:20250826T140831Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/religious-school-welcome-back-breakfas t/ SUMMARY:Religious School Welcome Back Breakfast DESCRIPTION:After dropping off the kids at Religious School on Sunday\, Sep tember 21\, join us in the Youth Lounge while we munch on some bagels\, si p some coffee and make some conversation. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /08/RS-Welcome-Back-Breakfast.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3008@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T110000 DTSTAMP:20250811T140228Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/cooking-for-hope-36/ SUMMARY:Cooking for Hope DESCRIPTION:Please join members of WJC as we cook a nutritious meal for HOP E Soup Kitchen in our own homes each month. The request is for lasagna wit h meat or plant based meat\, veggies and/or dessert. Any or all is appreci ated and store bought is fine! Drop off your donation at 35 Forest Park Av e\, Larchmont and we will deliver it for you.\n\nTo RSVP or for any questi ons\, please contact sklevy8@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /12/WJC-CookingforHope.jpg CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3032@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T113000 DTSTAMP:20250826T142543Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-cemetery-high-holiday-service/ SUMMARY:WJC Cemetery High Holiday Service DESCRIPTION:As part of the High Holidays\, it is a custom to visit our pass ed loved ones between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur where they were laid to rest. Please join Rabbi Arnowitz at Glenville Cemetery for a short memori al service followed by the opportunity to visit the resting place of your family members. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /08/Cemetery-Service.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events,High Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2838@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T193000 DTSTAMP:20250916T154822Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/club-78-program-2025-09-29/ SUMMARY:Club 78 Program DESCRIPTION:Join Jess\, and our dedicated Club 78 Shinshin Lihi\, who is jo ining us from Israel\, to put on fun\, social\, and experiential activitie s. We will meet most Monday evenings from 5:30-7:00\, a kosher dairy dinne r will be included. Membership costs $178 for the year with all programs i ncluded.\n\nTo register for the year\, CLICK HERE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /07/Club-78.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Teens END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2720@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T153000 DTSTAMP:20250804T155636Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sukkah-decorating-party/ SUMMARY:Sukkah Decorating Party DESCRIPTION:WJC children along with a grown-up are invited to come decorate the WJC Sukkah on Tuesday\, September 30th. This program is open to all W JC children including our students in our ECC and RS Kindergarten and 1st grade. Children will create their own one-of-a-kind decoration to add to t he WJC Sukkah. A light snack will also be provided.\n\nRSVP HERE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /07/Sukkah-Decorating-Party.png CATEGORIES:Children,Family,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3053@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T150000 DTSTAMP:20250922T144031Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/strength-in-unity-an-interfaith-conver sation/ SUMMARY:Strength In Unity: An Interfaith Conversation DESCRIPTION:A conversation between Rabbi Arnowitz\, Ukrainian Catholic prie st\, Father Kirel Angalov\, and Roman Catholic priest\, Father Joe Tierney \, about serving communities under stress. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /09/strength-in-unity-an-interfaith-conversation.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3052@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T220000 DTSTAMP:20250911T141243Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/ecc-parent-cocktail-party/ SUMMARY:ECC Parent Cocktail Party DESCRIPTION:Join your fellow ECC parents for a night of cocktails and conve rsation\n\nRSVP HERE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /09/WJC-CocktailsSukkah.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3035@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T180000 DTSTAMP:20250828T175017Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/preschool-community-shabbat-2/ SUMMARY:Preschool Community Shabbat DESCRIPTION:Young children and their grown ups are invited to share in a so ng-filled and joyous welcoming of Shabbat with the WJC clergy! We’ll sin g\, dance and welcome Shabbat together. A special guest reader from the EC C staff will share a story with us. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /11/WJC-ECCShabbat.png CATEGORIES:Children,Community,Early Childhood Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2982@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T190000 DTSTAMP:20250807T145752Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/community-shabbat-dinner-29/ SUMMARY:Community Shabbat Dinner DESCRIPTION:The entire WJC community is invited to join us for a Shabbat di nner. $25 per adult and $15 per child with a family max of $80.\n\n\nPleas e RSVP by Monday\, October 6!\n\nRSVP HERE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/WJC-CommunityShabbatDinner.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2983@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T200000 DTSTAMP:20250807T145831Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rhythm-ruach-50/ SUMMARY:Rhythm & Ruach DESCRIPTION:Make WJC your home on Friday night. Join us this service to wel come Shabbat\, reflect on the week\, and connect with God and with each ot her. Learn new melodies and sing your old favorites\, accompanied by our v olunteer music ensemble. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /08/WJC-RhythmRuach.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3060@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T210000 DTSTAMP:20250929T160541Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sing-a-long-in-the-sukkah/ SUMMARY:Sing a Long in the Sukkah DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special holiday sing-along\, wine and dessert in the sukkah after Rhythm and Ruach. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /09/Sing-a-long-in-the-Sukkah.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3045@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T110000 DTSTAMP:20250902T145037Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shabbat-morning-101-8/ SUMMARY:Shabbat Morning 101 DESCRIPTION:In the coming year\, WJC Rabbinic Intern Jacob Lipkin will be c ontinuing the Shabbat 101 series that Rabbi Shoyer led last year. Once a m onth\, on Saturday morning\, we'll gather in the library to become better acquainted with our services. Each time\, we'll focus on a different praye r. Our conversation will cover the history\, meaning\, and choreography of different prayers. Anybody who is looking to connect more deeply in servi ces is welcome! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /09/Shabbat-Morning-101.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3054@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T113000 DTSTAMP:20250915T194430Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/reflections-on-my-trip-to-israel-a-con versation-with-cong-george-latimer/ SUMMARY:Reflections On My Trip to Israel: A Conversation with Cong. George Latimer DESCRIPTION:Join us as we welcome Congressman George Latimer as he discusse s his recent trip to Israel over brunch.\n\nRSVP HERE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /09/Reflections-On-My-Trip-to-Israel.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2692@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T130000 DTSTAMP:20251010T123514Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/k-6th-grade-sukkah-pizza-lunch/ SUMMARY:K-6th Grade Sukkah Pizza Lunch DESCRIPTION:WJC Children in Kindergarten - 6th grade are invited to join to gether in the WJC Sukkah for pizza and games. $15 per child. All Religious School children registered for this event will go directly to lunch at 12 pm. This program is open to all children in the WJC community.\n\nRegistr ation: email Aleza directly at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /06/K-6th-Grade-Sukkah-Pizza-Lunch.png CATEGORIES:Children,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3051@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T183000 DTSTAMP:20250915T195455Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sushi-in-the-sukkah/ SUMMARY:Sushi in the Sukkah DESCRIPTION:WJC teens can enjoy a sushi dinner and a candy-sushi making act ivity for dessert\, in the Sukkah with friends\, old and new! Can't wait t o see you there!\n\nREGISTER HERE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /09/sushi-in-the-sukkah-1.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Teens END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3050@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T214500 DTSTAMP:20250911T171627Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/brotherhood-nosh-scotch/ SUMMARY:Brotherhood Nosh & Scotch DESCRIPTION:Come join the Brotherhood for a scotch tasting in the Sukkah le d by Rabbi Arnowitz. Small bites and dessert. $45 per person.\n\nREGISTER HERE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /09/Nosh-Scotch.png CATEGORIES:Brotherhood,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3062@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T200000 DTSTAMP:20251001T181704Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/family-simchat-torah-experience/ SUMMARY:Family Simchat Torah Experience DESCRIPTION:5:30-6:00pm Simchat Torah Extravaganza!\n\nExplore our Simchat Torah Stations:\n\n Creation Experience Room: Lots of things to see\, do and touch about each day of Creation.\n Torah Show and Tell: explore an u npacked Torah scroll\n Torah Cookie decorating\n Library Corner-Quieter space with Simchat Torah books and toys\n Roaming Torah Personalities: Me et and greet some of your favorite Torah personalities in real life!\n\n6: 00-6:15pm: Dancing with the Torah!\nAll parents and kids gather to dance w ith the Torah scrolls!\n\n6:15-7:00pm: Dinner in Gym\nDinner: $5 per perso n with a max of $25 per family - RSVP NOW!\n\n~Only the dinner requires an RSVP~ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /10/Family-Simchat-Torah-Experience.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2841@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T193000 DTSTAMP:20250916T154854Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/club-78-program-2025-10-20/ SUMMARY:Club 78 Program DESCRIPTION:Join Jess\, and our dedicated Club 78 Shinshin Lihi\, who is jo ining us from Israel\, to put on fun\, social\, and experiential activitie s. We will meet most Monday evenings from 5:30-7:00\, a kosher dairy dinne r will be included. Membership costs $178 for the year with all programs i ncluded.\n\nTo register for the year\, CLICK HERE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /07/Club-78.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Teens END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2948@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T210000 DTSTAMP:20260211T140359Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/evening-tuesday-torah-2025-10-21/ SUMMARY:Evening Tuesday Torah DESCRIPTION:Join us every Tuesday evening over Zoom for a dynamic and thoug ht-provoking adult education Torah class that brings the weekly portion to life. Through a lively mix of traditional and modern commentaries\, spiri ted discussion\, and a healthy dose of humor\, we’ll explore the layers of meaning in the text and how they speak to us today. Whether you're a se asoned learner or new to Torah study\, this engaging class invites deep qu estions\, fresh insights\, and plenty of laughs along the way. Come ready to think\, challenge\, and connect more deeply with our sacred tradition. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /08/Tuesday-Torah-MorningEvening-1.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3009@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T110000 DTSTAMP:20250811T140316Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/cooking-for-hope-48/ SUMMARY:Cooking for Hope DESCRIPTION:Please join members of WJC as we cook a nutritious meal for HOP E Soup Kitchen in our own homes each month. The request is for lasagna wit h meat or plant based meat\, veggies and/or dessert. Any or all is appreci ated and store bought is fine! Drop off your donation at 35 Forest Park Av e\, Larchmont and we will deliver it for you.\n\nTo RSVP or for any questi ons\, please contact sklevy8@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /12/WJC-CookingforHope.jpg CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2984@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T193000 DTSTAMP:20250807T150220Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/community-shabbat-dinner-30/ SUMMARY:Community Shabbat Dinner DESCRIPTION:The entire WJC community is invited to join us for a Shabbat di nner. $25 per adult and $15 per child with a family max of $80.\n\n\nPleas e RSVP by Tuesday\, October 21!\n\nRSVP HERE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/WJC-CommunityShabbatDinner.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2985@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T203000 DTSTAMP:20250807T150247Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rhythm-ruach-51/ SUMMARY:Rhythm & Ruach DESCRIPTION:Make WJC your home on Friday night. Join us this service to wel come Shabbat\, reflect on the week\, and connect with God and with each ot her. Learn new melodies and sing your old favorites\, accompanied by our v olunteer music ensemble. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /08/WJC-RhythmRuach.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3059@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T210000 DTSTAMP:20251022T131905Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/author-talk-steven-capsuto/ SUMMARY:Author Talk: Steven Capsuto DESCRIPTION:What might have happened if Franz Kafka and Albert Einstein had met—two of the most brilliant minds of the 20th century\, each reshapin g how we understand reality and existence? Author Steven Capsuto invites u s to imagine that encounter in his compelling exploration\, *When Einstein Met Kafka*. Using these two icons as a point of departure\, Capsuto delve s into the extraordinary contributions of Jewish thinkers\, artists\, and innovators who helped shape the modern world. From the empirical sciences to the humanities\, literature\, and the arts\, this presentation offers a thought-provoking journey through the intersections of identity\, creativ ity\, and modernity. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /09/Author-Talk-Steven-Capsuto.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3061@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T113000 DTSTAMP:20251001T132428Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/neshama-body-soul-5/ SUMMARY:Neshama Body & Soul DESCRIPTION:Neshama Body and Soul (NBS) is a full-body workout and an oppor tunity for spiritual “awakeness.” NBS combines body-weight strength ex ercise (ie: push-ups\, squats\, planks\, etc.)\, Jewish prayer and wisdom\ , and self-reflection to help you connect with you. Please note that parti cipants will get up and down from the floor throughout the session - there will be modifications offered for the movements. Please wear comfortable clothing and sneakers\, and bring water and a mat or towel.\n\nRabbi Jayme e Alpert is passionate about the connection between spirituality and physi cal activity. She is the creator of Neshama Body and Soul\, a practice tha t integrates exercise with Jewish prayer and wisdom. She has more than 20 years of experience as a congregational rabbi\, having served synagogues i n the Bay Area\, Westchester\, NY\, and Princeton\, NJ. She was ordained b y the Jewish Theological Seminary and holds master’s degrees in Jewish E ducation and Jewish Women’s Studies. She currently sits on the boards of Lilith Magazine and RUACH (Jewish movement and meditation studio). In add ition\, she is a certified life coach and fitness trainer. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /08/Neshma-Body-Soul.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3055@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T120000 DTSTAMP:20250911T163920Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/pj-library-story-time-and-sing-along-2 3/ SUMMARY:PJ Library Story Time and Sing Along DESCRIPTION:A morning filled with music\, movement and our favorite PJ Libr ary stories!\n\nAll children and their grownups are welcome to join us for stories\, music\, and movement (ideal for pre-schoolers and younger)!  I nteractive music and fun with Eileen Fortuna and music from Tkiya. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /07/WJC-PJStoryTime.jpg CATEGORIES:Children,Early Childhood Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3172@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T210000 DTSTAMP:20260211T140359Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/evening-tuesday-torah-2025-10-28/ SUMMARY:Evening Tuesday Torah DESCRIPTION:Join us every Tuesday evening over Zoom for a dynamic and thoug ht-provoking adult education Torah class that brings the weekly portion to life. Through a lively mix of traditional and modern commentaries\, spiri ted discussion\, and a healthy dose of humor\, we’ll explore the layers of meaning in the text and how they speak to us today. Whether you're a se asoned learner or new to Torah study\, this engaging class invites deep qu estions\, fresh insights\, and plenty of laughs along the way. Come ready to think\, challenge\, and connect more deeply with our sacred tradition. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /08/Tuesday-Torah-MorningEvening-1.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3021@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T213000 DTSTAMP:20250915T141050Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/a-cut-above-papercuts-jewish-expressio n/ SUMMARY:A Cut Above: Papercuts and Jewish Expression DESCRIPTION:Our new exhibition being unveiled on October 30 has been curate d by our gallery staff and gathered from the studios and presentative gall eries of pioneering and contemporary artists. Our featured artists include one of the 20th century’s most storied papercut artists\, Yehudit Shadu r\, her student Yael Seidemann\, the Brooklyn-based contemporary artist De borah Yugoretz\, and the midcentury modern artist Greta Kessler. Two child ren of these artists\, Tamar Shadur and Alex Kessler\, each have work in t he show as a measure of how this art form is still evolving to embrace mod ern themes and mentalities. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /08/Art-Gallery-Fall-2025.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3046@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T110000 DTSTAMP:20250902T145058Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shabbat-morning-101-9/ SUMMARY:Shabbat Morning 101 DESCRIPTION:In the coming year\, WJC Rabbinic Intern Jacob Lipkin will be c ontinuing the Shabbat 101 series that Rabbi Shoyer led last year. Once a m onth\, on Saturday morning\, we'll gather in the library to become better acquainted with our services. Each time\, we'll focus on a different praye r. Our conversation will cover the history\, meaning\, and choreography of different prayers. Anybody who is looking to connect more deeply in servi ces is welcome! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /09/Shabbat-Morning-101.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3056@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T120000 DTSTAMP:20251022T145507Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/annual-miles-federman-memorial-lecture -series/ SUMMARY:Annual Miles Federman Memorial Lecture Series DESCRIPTION:The Miles Federman Memorial Lecture Series Session 2: How to st ay current on wills\, trusts and estates.\n\nPresentation by WJC member Fr ank Julie\, attorney and tax maven.\n\nCome early\, grab some breakfast an d join us for the second of our annual lecture series open to all WJC memb ers and designed to guide you through every stage of your financial life.\ n\nWe’ll delve into new wrinkles in maintaining and planning trusts\, wi lls and estates in response to federal tax laws and changes in our persona l situations. General overviews by Frank Julie will be followed by extensi ve Q &\; A.\n\nRSVP HERE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /09/Miles-Federman-Memorial-Lecture-Series-2.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events,J.O.Y. Club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3088@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T103000 DTSTAMP:20251030T183259Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/babies-bagels-5-2025-11-04/ SUMMARY:Babies & Bagels DESCRIPTION:A free event for NEWBORN TO 12 MONTHS OLD. Join us in a warm an d loving environment for group play\, exploration\, and music. Parent must attend with the child. Parents join us for coffee and conversation. Make new friends!\n\nRegister Here: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/ECC-Bab ies-and-Bagels.html ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /04/BabiesBagels_web.png CATEGORIES:Early Childhood Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2950@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T210000 DTSTAMP:20260211T140359Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/evening-tuesday-torah-2025-11-04/ SUMMARY:Evening Tuesday Torah DESCRIPTION:Join us every Tuesday evening over Zoom for a dynamic and thoug ht-provoking adult education Torah class that brings the weekly portion to life. Through a lively mix of traditional and modern commentaries\, spiri ted discussion\, and a healthy dose of humor\, we’ll explore the layers of meaning in the text and how they speak to us today. Whether you're a se asoned learner or new to Torah study\, this engaging class invites deep qu estions\, fresh insights\, and plenty of laughs along the way. Come ready to think\, challenge\, and connect more deeply with our sacred tradition. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /08/Tuesday-Torah-MorningEvening-1.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3100@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T120000 DTSTAMP:20251030T184445Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/simple-soulful-32/ SUMMARY:Simple & Soulful DESCRIPTION:Let your spirit soar as we journey through an abbreviated Shabb at morning service. This 90-minute service includes group prayer and singi ng accompanied by instruments\, silence for personal reflection and an int eractive exploration and interpretation of the week’s Torah portion. Fre quent comments and questions encourage us to reflect on ourselves and find personal meaning in age-old prayers.\n\nWe especially welcome those with children in the 3rd grade and older to attend as a family. Join the rest o f the WJC community for Kiddush and time to schmooze. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /10/Simple-Soulful.png CATEGORIES:Community,Family,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3064@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T130000 DTSTAMP:20251029T184815Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/kristallnacht-commemoration-screening- of-shttl/ SUMMARY:Kristallnacht Commemoration: Screening of 'SHTTL' DESCRIPTION:Join us for a screening of the extraordinary\, multi-award-winn ing film ‘SHTTL’ and meet its starring actor Moshe Lobel. In a single unflinching shot\, the film vividly portrays the life of a Yiddish village in the hours before the German invasion of Soviet Ukraine in 1941. The re turn of aspiring filmmaker Mendele (Lobel) from a secular life in Kyiv to claim the woman he loves exposes the simmering tensions between tradition and modernity in a town\, and a world\, on the brink of extinction. Filmed in Ukraine prior to the 2022 full-scale Russian invasion\, in a fully bui lt ‘shtetl’ recreated for the production\, this original work of filmm aking evokes clear parallels with the present day. It is in Yiddish with E nglish subtitles.\n\nThe Q&\;A with Moshe Lobel (pictured left) followi ng the screening will be moderated by Dr. Elissa Nelson\, professor of fil m at Bronx Community College – CUNY.\n\nPlease come for a buffet breakfa st starting at 9:30 am. The program and screening will begin promptly at 1 0 am.\nRSVP HERE\n\n\n\n \;\n\nhttps://youtu.be/wniuyaDGCGo\n\n"EXTRAO RDINARY... AN AMAZING FILM! It recreates\, in a way I’ve rarely seen\, j ust how life in the shtetl might have been. To hear words they used around the Friday night table is both a joy and a ghostly feeling." - Jason Solo mons\, The New European 10 out of 10\n\n"A MASTERPIECE! Insightful\, beaut iful\, and completely unforgettable. This monumental film feels vital not only as an absolutely essential Jewish film but as an exquisite testament to those beautiful lives that never came to be." - Barry Levitt\, /Film (S lashfilm) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /10/SHTTL-Screening-Kristallnacht.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2724@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T190000 DTSTAMP:20250825T141655Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/golden-israeli-dance-8/ SUMMARY:Golden Israeli Dance DESCRIPTION:Golden Dances is led by Shmulik Gov Ari. Cost to attend is $20 payable by check.\n\nRSVP to Linda Alpert at lalpertesq@aol.com\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /01/Golden-Israeli-Dance.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3173@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T210000 DTSTAMP:20260211T140359Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/evening-tuesday-torah-2025-10-28-2025- 11-11/ SUMMARY:Evening Tuesday Torah DESCRIPTION:Join us every Tuesday evening over Zoom for a dynamic and thoug ht-provoking adult education Torah class that brings the weekly portion to life. Through a lively mix of traditional and modern commentaries\, spiri ted discussion\, and a healthy dose of humor\, we’ll explore the layers of meaning in the text and how they speak to us today. Whether you're a se asoned learner or new to Torah study\, this engaging class invites deep qu estions\, fresh insights\, and plenty of laughs along the way. Come ready to think\, challenge\, and connect more deeply with our sacred tradition. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /08/Tuesday-Torah-MorningEvening-1.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3036@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T180000 DTSTAMP:20250828T175051Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/preschool-community-shabbat-3/ SUMMARY:Preschool Community Shabbat DESCRIPTION:Young children and their grown ups are invited to share in a so ng-filled and joyous welcoming of Shabbat with the WJC clergy! We’ll sin g\, dance and welcome Shabbat together. A special guest reader from the EC C staff will share a story with us. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /11/WJC-ECCShabbat.png CATEGORIES:Children,Community,Early Childhood Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2986@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T190000 DTSTAMP:20250807T150758Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/community-shabbat-dinner-31/ SUMMARY:Community Shabbat Dinner DESCRIPTION:The entire WJC community is invited to join us for a Shabbat di nner. $25 per adult and $15 per child with a family max of $80.\n\n\nPleas e RSVP by Monday\, November 10!\n\nRSVP HERE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/WJC-CommunityShabbatDinner.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2987@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T200000 DTSTAMP:20250807T150831Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rhythm-ruach-52/ SUMMARY:Rhythm & Ruach DESCRIPTION:Make WJC your home on Friday night. Join us this service to wel come Shabbat\, reflect on the week\, and connect with God and with each ot her. Learn new melodies and sing your old favorites\, accompanied by our v olunteer music ensemble. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /08/WJC-RhythmRuach.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3024@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T113000 DTSTAMP:20250819T145900Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shabbat-yoga-41/ SUMMARY:Shabbat Yoga DESCRIPTION:Shabbat Yoga\, led by Robin Wald\, is a relaxing\, contemplativ e\, alternative Shabbat yoga experience that encourages participants to ex plore how Jewish yoga connects meaningfully to the spiritually restorative essence of Shabbat. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced yogi\, f eel free to participate. Please bring your own mat and water bottle. Block s are optional.\n\nRobin Wald is a Professional Certified Coach and consul ting astrologer through her business Cosmic Wisdom Coaching. She is also a certified yoga and meditation teacher and adult and teen Jewish educator. Her meaningful Jewish yoga programs integrate wisdom from Torah\, Tanach\ , Kabbalah\, Pirke Avot and Mussar with the embodied physical and contempl ative practice. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /08/SHABBAT-YOGA.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3096@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T160000 DTSTAMP:20251030T154715Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shabbat-is-awesome-3/ SUMMARY:Shabbat is Awesome! DESCRIPTION:Got kids? Got grandkids? Get out of the house on a cold winter day for an afternoon of fun and games at WJC. An event for the whole famil y! Crafts\, kiddie sports and open play for younger kids. Pick Up basketba ll\, foosball and board games for older kids and teens. Adults get to hang out and schmooze. Everyone gets tasty snacks! Questions? Contact Ann Pirc io Pardes at ann@wjcenter.org\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /10/Shabbat-is-Awesome.png CATEGORIES:Early Childhood Education,Family,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3067@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T130000 DTSTAMP:20251106T181647Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/mitzvah-day-4/ SUMMARY:Mitzvah Day DESCRIPTION:Join WJC Social Justice Action Committee for a day of helping o thers by donating\, participating\, and learning!\n\nDONATE and learn ab out our partner organizations. Items can be dropped off in the front lobby at WJC between 9:00 am and 1:00 pm or ordered online.\n\n COMMUNITY RES OURCE CENTER- Help our neighbors by purchasing Westchester Bus Transportat ion cards that we will have for sale.\n SHARING SHELF – Purchase pajama s for infants through teens. Buy online or bring new pajamas to WJC. Purch ase on Amazon here: bit.ly/42VqJnN\n PRAXIS HOUSING INITIATIVES – Bring gently worn clothing (good condition or better) for homeless and formerly homeless residents of Broadway Family Plaza in Riverdale. Drivers needed 1:30 PM.\n BBYO – Support our teens by purchasing pizza. $4 per slice.\ n\nFeel free to donate and participate in any of the projects throughout t he day!\n\n COOKING PROJECT 10 AM-1 PM – Join us in the dairy kitchen a s we prepare a hot meal for CRC’s Worker Center Employees\n SANDWICH MA KING 12 – 1 PM – Join us in the Activity Center to make sandwiches for our Neighbors in Need at Hope Soup Kitchen and Grassroots Grocery. Driver s needed 1:30 PM\n SOUP IN A JAR 12-1 PM – Join the assembly line as we prepare containers of beans and spices so our Neighbors in Need can prepa re soup in their homes. Proceeds to benefit HOPE Community Services and Gr assroots Grocery\n CHILDREN’S PROJECT (preschool and up) 12-1 PM – Cr aft project in the Library to benefit our young friends at Room to Grow\n TEEN ACTIVITY 12-1 PM – Join the Teens in the Youth Lounge to assemble spice packs for Soup in a Jar\n MAMARONECK POLICE DEPARTMENT 12-1PM – A ssemble healthy snack packs for the officers who help keep our WJC communi ty safe.\n\nNo cost to attend\, but please bring non-perishable food for t he Thanksgiving Food Drive benefiting the Larchmont/Mamaroneck Hunger Task Force. \n \;\n\nAny questions\, please contact sklevy8@gmail.com\,  sarahrosenwasser@gmail.com\, ozzybelle@gmail.com\, risas@optonline.net\,  joannashlesinger@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /10/Mitzvah-Day.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3066@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T173000 DTSTAMP:20251031T162044Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/interfaith-thanksgiving-service-2/ SUMMARY:Interfaith Thanksgiving Service DESCRIPTION:Larchmont-Mamaroneck Interfaith Thanksgiving Service\nJoin the communities of faith of Larchmont and Mamaroneck as we come together in gr atitude for an interfaith Thanksgiving service on Sunday\, November 16\, a t 4:00 p.m. at the Westchester Jewish Center\, 175 Rockland Avenue\, Mamar oneck.\nAll are welcome to attend this annual gathering celebrating unity\ , reflection\, and thankfulness. Attendees are encouraged to bring non-per ishable food donations to support our neighbors through the Larchmont-Mama roneck Hunger Task Force Food Pantry.\nThis service is held in partnership with Larchmont Temple\, St Thomas Episcopal Church\, Trinity\, St. John's Church\, and Larchmont Avenue Church. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /10/Interfaith-Thanksgiving-Service-1.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3090@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T103000 DTSTAMP:20251030T183259Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/babies-bagels-5-2025-11-18/ SUMMARY:Babies & Bagels DESCRIPTION:A free event for NEWBORN TO 12 MONTHS OLD. Join us in a warm an d loving environment for group play\, exploration\, and music. Parent must attend with the child. Parents join us for coffee and conversation. Make new friends!\n\nRegister Here: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/ECC-Bab ies-and-Bagels.html ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /04/BabiesBagels_web.png CATEGORIES:Early Childhood Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3174@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T210000 DTSTAMP:20260211T140359Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/evening-tuesday-torah-2025-10-28-2025- 11-11-2025-11-18/ SUMMARY:Evening Tuesday Torah DESCRIPTION:Join us every Tuesday evening over Zoom for a dynamic and thoug ht-provoking adult education Torah class that brings the weekly portion to life. Through a lively mix of traditional and modern commentaries\, spiri ted discussion\, and a healthy dose of humor\, we’ll explore the layers of meaning in the text and how they speak to us today. Whether you're a se asoned learner or new to Torah study\, this engaging class invites deep qu estions\, fresh insights\, and plenty of laughs along the way. Come ready to think\, challenge\, and connect more deeply with our sacred tradition. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /08/Tuesday-Torah-MorningEvening-1.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3106@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T170000 DTSTAMP:20251106T170351Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/gan-shalom-8/ SUMMARY:Gan Shalom DESCRIPTION:Each month Gan Shalom will focus on creating connections betwee n our ECC and RS communities while learning about Jewish holidays\, values \, and customs.\nREGISTER HERE! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /11/0a2a0024c2b6b65932c7ea152a7ed9d453f69ab8.png CATEGORIES:Children,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2713@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T200000 DTSTAMP:20250804T155752Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/k-6th-grade-movie-night-4/ SUMMARY:K - 6th Grade Movie Night DESCRIPTION:WJC kids in Kindergarten through 6th grade are invited to join together for dinner and a movie. There will be a pasta dinner followed by a choice of age appropriate movies in the WJC Activity Center and Library. This is a drop off program and is open to all children in the WJC communi ty.\n\nREGISTER HERE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /06/K-6th-Grade-Movie-Night.png CATEGORIES:Children,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3112@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T140000 DTSTAMP:20251114T142016Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/project-ezra-luncheon-4/ SUMMARY:Project Ezra Luncheon DESCRIPTION:The Project Ezra Luncheon is an important event for both the el ders of Project Ezra and the WJC community.\n\nThe luncheon brings togethe r two very different communities for a Jewish Peoplehood event that is mea ningful and joyous for all involved.\n\nWJC SOJAC hosts the luncheon for a bout 35 elders who are clients of Project Ezra on the Lower East Side. Man y of the elders are of limited resources\, and are facing health challenge s as well. This year our theme is Thanksgiving and gratitude. We are grate ful to once again come together\, and spend a wonderful afternoon together with a catered lunch\, music provided by our wonderful volunteers\, schmo ozing\, serving\, kitchen duties and more provided by WJC volunteers. It i s hard to know who has the better time\, the elders or the volunteers.\n\n Sisterhood kindly provides the bus\, which is a necessity for elders who h ave limited mobility and may use walkers or wheelchairs. WJC volunteers sp an every age range from teens to seniors.\n\nVOLUNTEER SHIFTS NEEDED:\n1ST SHIFT\, 9am to 11am: clean kitchen\; prepare food trolleys\; set tables\; set up coffee station\; warm up food.\n\n2ND SHIFT\, 11am to 1pm: meet an d escort Elders from bus to bathrooms and gymnasium\; plate and serve food \; socialize with Elders.\n\n3RD SHIFT\, 1pm to 2:30pm: serve food\; socia lize with Elders\; escort Elders back to buses\; clean up\n\nPlease contac t Cheryl Natbony for further information\, or to volunteer. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /11/PROJECT-EZRA-LUNCHEON.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3010@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251125T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251125T110000 DTSTAMP:20251113T141314Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/cooking-for-hope-49/ SUMMARY:Cooking for Hope DESCRIPTION:Please join members of WJC as we cook a nutritious meal for HOP E Soup Kitchen in our own homes each month. The request is for lasagna wit h meat or plant based meat\, veggies and/or dessert. Any or all is appreci ated and store bought is fine! Drop off your donation at 35 Forest Park Av e\, Larchmont and we will deliver it for you.\n\nTo RSVP or for any questi ons\, please contact sklevy8@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /12/WJC-CookingforHope.jpg CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3091@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251125T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251125T103000 DTSTAMP:20251030T183259Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/babies-bagels-5-2025-11-25/ SUMMARY:Babies & Bagels DESCRIPTION:A free event for NEWBORN TO 12 MONTHS OLD. Join us in a warm an d loving environment for group play\, exploration\, and music. Parent must attend with the child. Parents join us for coffee and conversation. Make new friends!\n\nRegister Here: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/ECC-Bab ies-and-Bagels.html ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /04/BabiesBagels_web.png CATEGORIES:Early Childhood Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3175@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251125T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251125T210000 DTSTAMP:20260211T140359Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/evening-tuesday-torah-2025-10-28-2025- 11-11-2025-11-18-2025-11-25/ SUMMARY:Evening Tuesday Torah DESCRIPTION:Join us every Tuesday evening over Zoom for a dynamic and thoug ht-provoking adult education Torah class that brings the weekly portion to life. Through a lively mix of traditional and modern commentaries\, spiri ted discussion\, and a healthy dose of humor\, we’ll explore the layers of meaning in the text and how they speak to us today. Whether you're a se asoned learner or new to Torah study\, this engaging class invites deep qu estions\, fresh insights\, and plenty of laughs along the way. Come ready to think\, challenge\, and connect more deeply with our sacred tradition. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /08/Tuesday-Torah-MorningEvening-1.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3092@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T103000 DTSTAMP:20251030T183259Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/babies-bagels-5-2025-12-02/ SUMMARY:Babies & Bagels DESCRIPTION:A free event for NEWBORN TO 12 MONTHS OLD. Join us in a warm an d loving environment for group play\, exploration\, and music. Parent must attend with the child. Parents join us for coffee and conversation. Make new friends!\n\nRegister Here: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/ECC-Bab ies-and-Bagels.html ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /04/BabiesBagels_web.png CATEGORIES:Early Childhood Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2954@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T210000 DTSTAMP:20260211T140359Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/evening-tuesday-torah-2025-12-02/ SUMMARY:Evening Tuesday Torah DESCRIPTION:Join us every Tuesday evening over Zoom for a dynamic and thoug ht-provoking adult education Torah class that brings the weekly portion to life. Through a lively mix of traditional and modern commentaries\, spiri ted discussion\, and a healthy dose of humor\, we’ll explore the layers of meaning in the text and how they speak to us today. Whether you're a se asoned learner or new to Torah study\, this engaging class invites deep qu estions\, fresh insights\, and plenty of laughs along the way. Come ready to think\, challenge\, and connect more deeply with our sacred tradition. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /08/Tuesday-Torah-MorningEvening-1.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2989@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T190000 DTSTAMP:20251119T202912Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rhythm-ruach-53/ SUMMARY:Rhythm & Ruach DESCRIPTION:Make WJC your home on Friday night. Join us this service to wel come Shabbat\, reflect on the week\, and connect with God and with each ot her. Learn new melodies and sing your old favorites\, accompanied by our v olunteer music ensemble. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /08/WJC-RhythmRuach.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2988@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T200000 DTSTAMP:20251119T202854Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/community-shabbat-dinner-32/ SUMMARY:Community Shabbat Dinner DESCRIPTION:The entire WJC community is invited to join us for a Shabbat di nner. $25 per adult and $15 per child with a family max of $80.\n\n\nPleas e RSVP by Tuesday\, December 2!\n\nRSVP HERE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/WJC-CommunityShabbatDinner.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3119@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T210000 DTSTAMP:20251124T160724Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/author-talk-sara-lippmann/ SUMMARY:Author Talk: Sara Lippmann DESCRIPTION:In Sara Lippmann's new work\, Smashing the Tablets\, Lot's daug hters rebel against their predatory father\, Jacob wrestles an angel in a queer underground nightclub\, and Job arrives in the form of an avaricious former sorority girl in this provocative new reading of biblical texts. B ehind this groundbreaking collection is the idea that foundational texts m ust be read anew or they become tools of conservatism and reaction. To ach ieve fresh readings\, it is often necessary to step outside traditional mo des of analysis\, whether academic or theological\, and to violate the con ventions of storytelling and interpretation. By challenging dominant readi ngs and identifying underrepresented characters and moments that have been "written out" of the biblical conversation\, the essays\, stories\, and p oems in this collection rupture assumptions\, unsettle the reader\, and gi ve voice to the voiceless. The Bible in this collection is bent\, recontex tualized\, queered\, inverted\, and smashed to pieces. Smashing the Tablet s is one of the most significant Jewish literary collections in decades\, a groundbreaking must-read for Jews and others interested not only in the Bible but also in identity\, faith\, and power. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /11/Author-Talk-Series.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3025@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T113000 DTSTAMP:20250819T145921Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shabbat-yoga-42/ SUMMARY:Shabbat Yoga DESCRIPTION:Shabbat Yoga\, led by Robin Wald\, is a relaxing\, contemplativ e\, alternative Shabbat yoga experience that encourages participants to ex plore how Jewish yoga connects meaningfully to the spiritually restorative essence of Shabbat. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced yogi\, f eel free to participate. Please bring your own mat and water bottle. Block s are optional.\n\nRobin Wald is a Professional Certified Coach and consul ting astrologer through her business Cosmic Wisdom Coaching. She is also a certified yoga and meditation teacher and adult and teen Jewish educator. Her meaningful Jewish yoga programs integrate wisdom from Torah\, Tanach\ , Kabbalah\, Pirke Avot and Mussar with the embodied physical and contempl ative practice. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /08/SHABBAT-YOGA.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3047@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T110000 DTSTAMP:20250902T145120Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shabbat-morning-101-10/ SUMMARY:Shabbat Morning 101 DESCRIPTION:In the coming year\, WJC Rabbinic Intern Jacob Lipkin will be c ontinuing the Shabbat 101 series that Rabbi Shoyer led last year. Once a m onth\, on Saturday morning\, we'll gather in the library to become better acquainted with our services. Each time\, we'll focus on a different praye r. Our conversation will cover the history\, meaning\, and choreography of different prayers. Anybody who is looking to connect more deeply in servi ces is welcome! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /09/Shabbat-Morning-101.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3097@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T150000 DTSTAMP:20251118T195529Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shabbat-is-awesome-4/ SUMMARY:Shabbat is Awesome! DESCRIPTION:Got kids? Got grandkids? Get out of the house on a cold winter day for an afternoon of fun and games at WJC. An event for the whole famil y! Crafts\, kiddie sports and open play for younger kids. Pick Up basketba ll\, foosball and board games for older kids and teens. Adults get to hang out and schmooze. Everyone gets tasty snacks! Questions? Contact Ann Pirc io Pardes at ann@wjcenter.org\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /10/Shabbat-is-Awesome.png CATEGORIES:Early Childhood Education,Family,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3063@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T230000 DTSTAMP:20251204T170030Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/progressive-dinner-2/ SUMMARY:Progressive Dinner DESCRIPTION:Divide up to dine with people you will remember forever!\n\nMee t at WJC for appetizers. After about an hour of schmoozing as a large grou p\, people head out\, divided randomly\, to someone's house for dinner in a more intimate setting of 8-12 people. After dinner\, everyone heads back to WJC for dessert\, a three-piece musical ensemble and more schmoozing.\ nThe registration for this event is now closed ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /10/Progressive-Dinner-IG-Post.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3049@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T113000 DTSTAMP:20251124T141111Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/a-wicked-party-with-artistree/ SUMMARY:A Wicked Party with Artistree DESCRIPTION:Get ready to Defy Gravity with our Wicked Themed Party!\n\nKind ergarten - 3rd grade children are invited to join together for an enchante d breakfast followed by a wicked party with Artistree! Join the Artistree Performing Arts team of teaching artists as they lead your child in a seri es of interactive games and activities all themed around everyone's favori te Broadway show about Elphaba and Galinda. Our time together ends with le arning one of Wicked's favorite numbers\, complete with staging and choreo graphy. Don't miss this opportunity to "meet the Wizard" with Artistree!\n \nCost is $15 per child. This program is a drop-off program open to all WJ C children in Kindergarten - 3rd grade.\n\nFor more information please con tact Aleza Kulp at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /09/a-WICKED-event-with-Aristree.png CATEGORIES:Children,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3065@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T200000 DTSTAMP:20251016T132256Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/renewal-service-12/ SUMMARY:Renewal Service DESCRIPTION:Please join the Renewal Service community as we gather to raise our voices and hearts in uplifting songs and prayers! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /01/WJC-RenewalService-REV2.jpg CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3093@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T103000 DTSTAMP:20251030T183259Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/babies-bagels-5-2025-12-09/ SUMMARY:Babies & Bagels DESCRIPTION:A free event for NEWBORN TO 12 MONTHS OLD. Join us in a warm an d loving environment for group play\, exploration\, and music. Parent must attend with the child. Parents join us for coffee and conversation. Make new friends!\n\nRegister Here: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/ECC-Bab ies-and-Bagels.html ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /04/BabiesBagels_web.png CATEGORIES:Early Childhood Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2955@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T210000 DTSTAMP:20260211T140359Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/evening-tuesday-torah-2025-12-09/ SUMMARY:Evening Tuesday Torah DESCRIPTION:Join us every Tuesday evening over Zoom for a dynamic and thoug ht-provoking adult education Torah class that brings the weekly portion to life. Through a lively mix of traditional and modern commentaries\, spiri ted discussion\, and a healthy dose of humor\, we’ll explore the layers of meaning in the text and how they speak to us today. Whether you're a se asoned learner or new to Torah study\, this engaging class invites deep qu estions\, fresh insights\, and plenty of laughs along the way. Come ready to think\, challenge\, and connect more deeply with our sacred tradition. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /08/Tuesday-Torah-MorningEvening-1.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3114@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T211500 DTSTAMP:20251203T212325Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-book-cafe-4/ SUMMARY:WJC Book Cafe DESCRIPTION:The Hendel Library proudly offers a year of literary delights f or you to explore new Jewish titles through the Jewish Book Council. Pop-i n to one\, any or all book club-like experiences. Each conversation is pai red with thematic edible delicacies! Open to all WJC readers!\n\nThis sess ion will focus on:\n\nMothers and Other Characters: A Memoir in Essays by Nicole Graev Lipson\n\nIn this intimate and riveting memoir\, essayist Lip son breaks through the ready-made stories of womanhood\, rescuing truth fr om the fiction that infiltrates our lives...it is a love letter to our f orgotten selves-and the ones we're still becoming.\n\nFor each session\, p lease RSVP to librarian@wjcenter.org\n\nSpoiler alert: you don’t have to read the book to enjoy attending! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /11/WJC-Book-Cafe.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3105@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251215T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251215T180000 DTSTAMP:20251125T203150Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/community-wide-hanukkah-celebration/ SUMMARY:Community Wide Hanukkah Celebration DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the 2nd night of Hanukkah with family and friends at WJC!\n\nWe will begin at 4:00pm with our game show for adults of all ages and children elementary through high school. At the same time\, our littl es ones along with grownups are invited to jump around and sing at a Hanuk kah concert with Matty Roxx.\n\nBring your own Hanukkiyah so that we can a ll light our candles together for the 2nd night.   Candles will be pro vided by WJC.\n\nFollowing our afternoon program and candle lighting\, we will all join together for a festive Hanukkah dairy dinner with homemade l atkes\, of course!\n\n**$5 per person\, $25 maximum for families**\nREGIS TER TODAY! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /11/Community-Hanukkah-Celebration-2.png CATEGORIES:Community,Family,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3094@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T103000 DTSTAMP:20251030T183259Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/babies-bagels-5-2025-12-16/ SUMMARY:Babies & Bagels DESCRIPTION:A free event for NEWBORN TO 12 MONTHS OLD. Join us in a warm an d loving environment for group play\, exploration\, and music. Parent must attend with the child. Parents join us for coffee and conversation. Make new friends!\n\nRegister Here: https://wjcenter.shulcloud.com/form/ECC-Bab ies-and-Bagels.html ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /04/BabiesBagels_web.png CATEGORIES:Early Childhood Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3113@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T170000 DTSTAMP:20251113T152509Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/town-of-mamaroneck-hanukkah-candle-lig hting/ SUMMARY:Town of Mamaroneck Hanukkah Candle Lighting DESCRIPTION:Join the town of Mamaroneck with your WJC clergy and friends fo r the annual Hanukkah candle lighting at Hommocks Ice Skating Rink.\n\nCom e early for open skating then join the candle lighting ceremony at 5:00pm followed by donuts and latkes. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /11/Town-of-Mamaroneck-Hanukkah-Candle-Lighting.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2956@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T210000 DTSTAMP:20260211T140359Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/evening-tuesday-torah-2025-12-16/ SUMMARY:Evening Tuesday Torah DESCRIPTION:Join us every Tuesday evening over Zoom for a dynamic and thoug ht-provoking adult education Torah class that brings the weekly portion to life. Through a lively mix of traditional and modern commentaries\, spiri ted discussion\, and a healthy dose of humor\, we’ll explore the layers of meaning in the text and how they speak to us today. Whether you're a se asoned learner or new to Torah study\, this engaging class invites deep qu estions\, fresh insights\, and plenty of laughs along the way. Come ready to think\, challenge\, and connect more deeply with our sacred tradition. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /08/Tuesday-Torah-MorningEvening-1.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3107@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T170000 DTSTAMP:20251106T170456Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/gan-shalom-9/ SUMMARY:Gan Shalom DESCRIPTION:Each month Gan Shalom will focus on creating connections betwee n our ECC and RS communities while learning about Jewish holidays\, values \, and customs.\nREGISTER HERE! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /11/0a2a0024c2b6b65932c7ea152a7ed9d453f69ab8.png CATEGORIES:Children,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3011@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T110000 DTSTAMP:20250811T140419Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/cooking-for-hope-50/ SUMMARY:Cooking for Hope DESCRIPTION:Please join members of WJC as we cook a nutritious meal for HOP E Soup Kitchen in our own homes each month. The request is for lasagna wit h meat or plant based meat\, veggies and/or dessert. Any or all is appreci ated and store bought is fine! Drop off your donation at 35 Forest Park Av e\, Larchmont and we will deliver it for you.\n\nTo RSVP or for any questi ons\, please contact sklevy8@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /12/WJC-CookingforHope.jpg CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3037@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T180000 DTSTAMP:20250828T175123Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/preschool-community-shabbat-4/ SUMMARY:Preschool Community Shabbat DESCRIPTION:Young children and their grown ups are invited to share in a so ng-filled and joyous welcoming of Shabbat with the WJC clergy! We’ll sin g\, dance and welcome Shabbat together. A special guest reader from the EC C staff will share a story with us. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /11/WJC-ECCShabbat.png CATEGORIES:Children,Community,Early Childhood Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2990@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T190000 DTSTAMP:20251208T171011Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/community-shabbat-dinner-33/ SUMMARY:Hanukkah Community Shabbat Dinner DESCRIPTION:Join us for the sixth night of Hanukkah for a holiday themed co mmunity shabbat dinner. The entire WJC community is invited to join us for a Shabbat dinner. $25 per adult and $15 per child with a family max of $8 0.\n\n\nPlease RSVP by Tuesday\, December 16!\n\nRSVP HERE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /08/Hanukkah-Community-Shabbat-Dinner.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2991@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T200000 DTSTAMP:20250807T151616Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rhythm-ruach-54/ SUMMARY:Rhythm & Ruach DESCRIPTION:Make WJC your home on Friday night. Join us this service to wel come Shabbat\, reflect on the week\, and connect with God and with each ot her. Learn new melodies and sing your old favorites\, accompanied by our v olunteer music ensemble. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /08/WJC-RhythmRuach.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3120@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T210000 DTSTAMP:20251202T180555Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/climbing-my-family-tree-a-discussion-o n-genealogy/ SUMMARY:Climbing My Family Tree: A Discussion on Genealogy DESCRIPTION:Members of WJC share their experiences in researching their own genealogy\, as well as provide some tips to novices for getting started. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /11/Climbing-My-Family-Tree-1.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2725@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T190000 DTSTAMP:20250804T155839Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/golden-israeli-dance-9/ SUMMARY:Golden Israeli Dance DESCRIPTION:Golden Dances is led by Shmulik Gov Ari. Cost to attend is $20 payable by check.\n\nRSVP to Linda Alpert at lalpertesq@aol.com\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /01/Golden-Israeli-Dance.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3176@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251223T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251223T210000 DTSTAMP:20260211T140359Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/evening-tuesday-torah-2025-10-28-2025- 11-11-2025-11-18-2025-11-25-2025-12-23/ SUMMARY:Evening Tuesday Torah DESCRIPTION:Join us every Tuesday evening over Zoom for a dynamic and thoug ht-provoking adult education Torah class that brings the weekly portion to life. Through a lively mix of traditional and modern commentaries\, spiri ted discussion\, and a healthy dose of humor\, we’ll explore the layers of meaning in the text and how they speak to us today. Whether you're a se asoned learner or new to Torah study\, this engaging class invites deep qu estions\, fresh insights\, and plenty of laughs along the way. Come ready to think\, challenge\, and connect more deeply with our sacred tradition. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /08/Tuesday-Torah-MorningEvening-1.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3177@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251230T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251230T210000 DTSTAMP:20260211T140359Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/evening-tuesday-torah-2025-10-28-2025- 11-11-2025-11-18-2025-11-25-2025-12-23-2025-12-30/ SUMMARY:Evening Tuesday Torah DESCRIPTION:Join us every Tuesday evening over Zoom for a dynamic and thoug ht-provoking adult education Torah class that brings the weekly portion to life. Through a lively mix of traditional and modern commentaries\, spiri ted discussion\, and a healthy dose of humor\, we’ll explore the layers of meaning in the text and how they speak to us today. Whether you're a se asoned learner or new to Torah study\, this engaging class invites deep qu estions\, fresh insights\, and plenty of laughs along the way. Come ready to think\, challenge\, and connect more deeply with our sacred tradition. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /08/Tuesday-Torah-MorningEvening-1.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3136@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260105T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260105T210000 DTSTAMP:20251218T183348Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-knitting-crocheting-club-2026-01-0 5/ SUMMARY:WJC Knitting & Crocheting Club DESCRIPTION:Please join us most Monday nights as we knit\, crochet and enjo y the community of others practicing this beautifully Jewish skill. Beginn ers through advanced knitters/crocheters are all welcome.  Free instructi on on how to knit and/or crochet is available. There is no charge to parti cipate but please bring your own wool and needles and other accessories. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /10/wjc-knittingcrocheting-club.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2959@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260106T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260106T210000 DTSTAMP:20260211T140359Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/evening-tuesday-torah-2026-01-06/ SUMMARY:Evening Tuesday Torah DESCRIPTION:Join us every Tuesday evening over Zoom for a dynamic and thoug ht-provoking adult education Torah class that brings the weekly portion to life. Through a lively mix of traditional and modern commentaries\, spiri ted discussion\, and a healthy dose of humor\, we’ll explore the layers of meaning in the text and how they speak to us today. Whether you're a se asoned learner or new to Torah study\, this engaging class invites deep qu estions\, fresh insights\, and plenty of laughs along the way. Come ready to think\, challenge\, and connect more deeply with our sacred tradition. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /08/Tuesday-Torah-MorningEvening-1.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3101@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T120000 DTSTAMP:20251030T185044Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/simple-soulful-34/ SUMMARY:Simple & Soulful DESCRIPTION:Let your spirit soar as we journey through an abbreviated Shabb at morning service. This 90-minute service includes group prayer and singi ng accompanied by instruments\, silence for personal reflection and an int eractive exploration and interpretation of the week’s Torah portion. Fre quent comments and questions encourage us to reflect on ourselves and find personal meaning in age-old prayers.\n\nWe especially welcome those with children in the 3rd grade and older to attend as a family. Join the rest o f the WJC community for Kiddush and time to schmooze. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /10/Simple-Soulful.png CATEGORIES:Community,Family,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3131@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T160000 DTSTAMP:20251208T152607Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/pj-library-book-festival/ SUMMARY:PJ Library Book Festival DESCRIPTION:WJC is thrilled to partner with PJ Library and 92NY for the fir st-ever Jewish Children’s Book Festival\, taking place on Sunday\, Janua ry 11 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at 92NY (92nd St and Lexington Avenue) in M anhattan. This free\, family-friendly event celebrates Jewish stories\, im agination\, and creativity through author storytimes\, live music\, crafts \, and workshops for all ages. Families can also “shop” for free PJ Li brary books to take home.\n\nLearn more and register: pjlibrary.org/bookfe stival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /12/graphic.png CATEGORIES:Children,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3137@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T210000 DTSTAMP:20251218T183348Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-knitting-crocheting-club-2026-01-0 5-2026-01-12/ SUMMARY:WJC Knitting & Crocheting Club DESCRIPTION:Please join us most Monday nights as we knit\, crochet and enjo y the community of others practicing this beautifully Jewish skill. Beginn ers through advanced knitters/crocheters are all welcome.  Free instructi on on how to knit and/or crochet is available. There is no charge to parti cipate but please bring your own wool and needles and other accessories. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /10/wjc-knittingcrocheting-club.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2960@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T210000 DTSTAMP:20260211T140359Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/evening-tuesday-torah-2026-01-13/ SUMMARY:Evening Tuesday Torah DESCRIPTION:Join us every Tuesday evening over Zoom for a dynamic and thoug ht-provoking adult education Torah class that brings the weekly portion to life. Through a lively mix of traditional and modern commentaries\, spiri ted discussion\, and a healthy dose of humor\, we’ll explore the layers of meaning in the text and how they speak to us today. Whether you're a se asoned learner or new to Torah study\, this engaging class invites deep qu estions\, fresh insights\, and plenty of laughs along the way. Come ready to think\, challenge\, and connect more deeply with our sacred tradition. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /08/Tuesday-Torah-MorningEvening-1.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2993@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T190000 DTSTAMP:20260105T175140Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rhythm-ruach-55/ SUMMARY:MLK Special Rhythm & Ruach: Our Stories DESCRIPTION:Join us for this special Shabbat service where we will hear sto ries from our own WJC members about their experiences with the Civil Right s Movement in honor of MLK Day. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /08/WJC-RhythmRuach.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2992@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T200000 DTSTAMP:20251231T163145Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/community-shabbat-dinner-34/ SUMMARY:Community Shabbat Dinner DESCRIPTION:The entire WJC community is invited to join us for a Shabbat di nner. $25 per adult and $15 per child with a family max of $80.\n\n\nPleas e RSVP by Tuesday\, January 13!\n\nRSVP HERE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/WJC-CommunityShabbatDinner.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3142@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T210000 DTSTAMP:20260115T155723Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/mlk-and-the-interfaith-community-today / SUMMARY:MLK and the Interfaith Community Today DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special and meaningful conversation as we welcome Elder Mark McLean\, President of the Inter-Religious Coalition of New Roc helle\, for a program exploring the historic and enduring relationship bet ween the Jewish and Black communities. Rooted in shared struggles for just ice and equality\, this relationship has shaped pivotal moments in America n history and continues to resonate today.\n\nIn addition to Elder McLean ’s remarks\, members of our community will share personal recollections of Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement\, offering firstha nd reflections on a time when faith communities stood shoulder to shoulder in the pursuit of moral and social change.\n\nThis program offers an oppo rtunity to reflect on our shared past\, honor the legacy of courageous lea dership and partnership\, and engage in thoughtful dialogue about how thes e lessons continue to guide us in the present.\n\nAll are welcome to atten d this important and inspiring program. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /12/MLK-Interfaith-Talk.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3138@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T210000 DTSTAMP:20251218T183348Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-knitting-crocheting-club-2026-01-0 5-2026-01-12-2026-01-19/ SUMMARY:WJC Knitting & Crocheting Club DESCRIPTION:Please join us most Monday nights as we knit\, crochet and enjo y the community of others practicing this beautifully Jewish skill. Beginn ers through advanced knitters/crocheters are all welcome.  Free instructi on on how to knit and/or crochet is available. There is no charge to parti cipate but please bring your own wool and needles and other accessories. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /10/wjc-knittingcrocheting-club.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2961@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T210000 DTSTAMP:20260211T140359Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/evening-tuesday-torah-2026-01-20/ SUMMARY:Evening Tuesday Torah DESCRIPTION:Join us every Tuesday evening over Zoom for a dynamic and thoug ht-provoking adult education Torah class that brings the weekly portion to life. Through a lively mix of traditional and modern commentaries\, spiri ted discussion\, and a healthy dose of humor\, we’ll explore the layers of meaning in the text and how they speak to us today. Whether you're a se asoned learner or new to Torah study\, this engaging class invites deep qu estions\, fresh insights\, and plenty of laughs along the way. Come ready to think\, challenge\, and connect more deeply with our sacred tradition. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /08/Tuesday-Torah-MorningEvening-1.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3108@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T170000 DTSTAMP:20251106T170524Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/gan-shalom-10/ SUMMARY:Gan Shalom DESCRIPTION:Each month Gan Shalom will focus on creating connections betwee n our ECC and RS communities while learning about Jewish holidays\, values \, and customs.\nREGISTER HERE! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /11/0a2a0024c2b6b65932c7ea152a7ed9d453f69ab8.png CATEGORIES:Children,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3012@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T110000 DTSTAMP:20250811T140449Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/cooking-for-hope-51/ SUMMARY:Cooking for Hope DESCRIPTION:Please join members of WJC as we cook a nutritious meal for HOP E Soup Kitchen in our own homes each month. The request is for lasagna wit h meat or plant based meat\, veggies and/or dessert. Any or all is appreci ated and store bought is fine! Drop off your donation at 35 Forest Park Av e\, Larchmont and we will deliver it for you.\n\nTo RSVP or for any questi ons\, please contact sklevy8@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /12/WJC-CookingforHope.jpg CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3128@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T110000 DTSTAMP:20251125T202912Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shabbat-morning-101-11/ SUMMARY:Shabbat Morning 101 DESCRIPTION:In the coming year\, WJC Rabbinic Intern Jacob Lipkin will be c ontinuing the Shabbat 101 series that Rabbi Shoyer led last year. Once a m onth\, on Saturday morning\, we'll gather in the library to become better acquainted with our services. Each time\, we'll focus on a different praye r. Our conversation will cover the history\, meaning\, and choreography of different prayers. Anybody who is looking to connect more deeply in servi ces is welcome! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /09/Shabbat-Morning-101.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3127@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T164500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T174500 DTSTAMP:20251125T193440Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/4th-and-5th-grade-mincha-shabbat-servi ce/ SUMMARY:4th and 5th grade Mincha Shabbat Service DESCRIPTION:We invite ALL our WJC families with children in 4th &\; 5th grade to join our clergy for a participatory Mincha service. We will concl ude with Havdalah at approximately 5:55 pm.\n\nPlease RSVP HERE to let us know if your family will join us. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /11/WJC-Aleza-4-5GrMinchaShabbat.png CATEGORIES:Children,Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3130@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T234500 DTSTAMP:20260109T150434Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/2026-brotherhood-poker/ SUMMARY:2026 WJC Brotherhood Charity Poker Tournament DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars as we host our 3rd Annual WJC Charity Poker Tournament. This year\, fundraising will benefit Hillels of Westchester!\ n\nSharpen your poker face\, gather your friends\, and get ready for an ev ening of friendly competition and impactful giving.\n\nHere's what you can expect:\n\n Doors at 6:30 pm\; shuffle up and deal at 7:00 pm\n All WJC members (adults 21+) can participate as:\n\n POKER PLAYERS\n EVENT GUES TS\n CHIP &\; CARD SPONSORS\n DONORS\n\n\n\nTo learn more about alter nate sponsorship and contribution opportunities\, please contact us at WJC enterBrotherhood@gmail.com\n\n\nClick Here to Register!\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /10/WJC-Brotherhood-Poker-new.png CATEGORIES:Brotherhood,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3132@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T120000 DTSTAMP:20251211T150943Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/pj-library-story-time-and-sing-along-2 7/ SUMMARY:PJ Library Story Time and Sing Along DESCRIPTION:A morning filled with music\, movement and our favorite PJ Libr ary stories!\n\nAll children and their grownups are welcome to join us for stories\, music\, and movement (ideal for pre-schoolers and younger)! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /07/WJC-PJStoryTime.jpg CATEGORIES:Children,Early Childhood Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2726@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T190000 DTSTAMP:20250804T155912Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/golden-israeli-dance-10/ SUMMARY:Golden Israeli Dance DESCRIPTION:Golden Dances is led by Shmulik Gov Ari. Cost to attend is $20 payable by check.\n\nRSVP to Linda Alpert at lalpertesq@aol.com\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /01/Golden-Israeli-Dance.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3151@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T190000 DTSTAMP:20260122T174552Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/gesher-program-for-6th-7th-graders/ SUMMARY:Gesher Program for 6th & 7th Graders DESCRIPTION:Gesher (which means “Bridge” in Hebrew) is WJC’s brand-ne w youth group just for 6th and 7th grade graders! Bridge the gap as you tr ansition from your religious school years to teen programming with tons of fun\, friends\, and awesome Jewish experiences along the way. Please see the registration form for all dates.\n\nProgram highlights include:\n\n M ake friends and have fun: hang out\, meet new friends\, and strengthen old ones in a fun cool space\n Jewish\, yet cool: celebrate holiday holidays \, talk about real life\, and explore what being Jewish means today\n Mak e a difference: give back through hands-on projects and Tikkun olam\n Con nect worldwide: explore Jewish culture through food\, music and art from a ll over Israel and around the world. \n Kosher dairy dinner and dessert at each meeting!\n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026 /01/Gesher-Middle-School-Program-2.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Teens END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3178@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T210000 DTSTAMP:20260211T140359Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/evening-tuesday-torah-2025-10-28-2025- 11-11-2025-11-18-2025-11-25-2025-12-23-2025-12-30-2026-01-27/ SUMMARY:Evening Tuesday Torah DESCRIPTION:Join us every Tuesday evening over Zoom for a dynamic and thoug ht-provoking adult education Torah class that brings the weekly portion to life. Through a lively mix of traditional and modern commentaries\, spiri ted discussion\, and a healthy dose of humor\, we’ll explore the layers of meaning in the text and how they speak to us today. Whether you're a se asoned learner or new to Torah study\, this engaging class invites deep qu estions\, fresh insights\, and plenty of laughs along the way. Come ready to think\, challenge\, and connect more deeply with our sacred tradition. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /08/Tuesday-Torah-MorningEvening-1.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3115@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T211500 DTSTAMP:20251203T212355Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-book-cafe-5/ SUMMARY:WJC Book Cafe DESCRIPTION:The Hendel Library proudly offers a year of literary delights f or you to explore new Jewish titles through the Jewish Book Council. Pop-i n to one\, any or all book club-like experiences. Each conversation is pai red with thematic edible delicacies! Open to all WJC readers!\n\nThis sess ion will focus on:\n\nMelting Point by Rachel Cockerell \n\nOn June 7\, 19 07\, a ship packed with Russian Jews sets sail not to Jerusalem or New Yor k\, as many on board have dreamt\, but to Texas. They are led by Rachel Co ckerell’s great-grandfather\, David Jochelmann. This is the beginning of the Galveston Plan\, a forgotten moment in American history when ten thou sand Jews fled to Texas in the lead-up to World War I. Cockerell weaves t ogether diaries\, letters\, newspaper articles and interviews to create a new form of non-fiction.\n\nFor each session\, please RSVP to librarian@wj center.org\n\nSpoiler alert: you don’t have to read the book to enjoy at tending! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /11/WJC-Book-Cafe.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3038@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T180000 DTSTAMP:20250828T175142Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/preschool-community-shabbat-5/ SUMMARY:Preschool Community Shabbat DESCRIPTION:Young children and their grown ups are invited to share in a so ng-filled and joyous welcoming of Shabbat with the WJC clergy! We’ll sin g\, dance and welcome Shabbat together. A special guest reader from the EC C staff will share a story with us. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /11/WJC-ECCShabbat.png CATEGORIES:Children,Community,Early Childhood Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2994@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T190000 DTSTAMP:20250807T152817Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/community-shabbat-dinner-35/ SUMMARY:Community Shabbat Dinner DESCRIPTION:The entire WJC community is invited to join us for a Shabbat di nner. $25 per adult and $15 per child with a family max of $80.\n\n\nPleas e RSVP by Tuesday\, January 27!\n\nRSVP HERE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/WJC-CommunityShabbatDinner.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2995@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T200000 DTSTAMP:20250807T152841Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rhythm-ruach-56/ SUMMARY:Rhythm & Ruach DESCRIPTION:Make WJC your home on Friday night. Join us this service to wel come Shabbat\, reflect on the week\, and connect with God and with each ot her. Learn new melodies and sing your old favorites\, accompanied by our v olunteer music ensemble. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /08/WJC-RhythmRuach.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3121@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T210000 DTSTAMP:20260121T171547Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/author-talk-tovah-klein/ SUMMARY:Author Talk: Tovah Klein DESCRIPTION:An expert in child development and author of How Toddlers Thriv e\, Dr. Tovah Klein presents a hopeful\, research-based approach to helpin g children and teens build resilience in an unpredictable world.\n\nFrom g lobal pandemics and social unrest to school violence and everyday stress\, today’s children are growing up amid unprecedented uncertainty. While y outh mental health challenges are rising\, Dr. Klein offers an encouraging truth: adversity does not have to cause lasting harm. With attuned\, invo lved parenting\, difficult experiences can actually strengthen children.\n \nA child psychologist who has worked with families after events such as 9 /11 and the Fukushima disaster\, Dr. Klein draws on decades of clinical ex perience and research to show how parents can protect—and even fortify —their children’s emotional wellbeing during times of fear and change. \n\nIn her new book\, Raising Resilience\, she outlines five practical str ategies that help children develop the inner resources to adapt\, recover\ , and thrive. Wise\, compassionate\, and deeply practical\, this essential guide empowers parents to raise resilient\, caring\, and confident childr en equipped to meet life’s challenges. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /11/Author-Talk-Series-1.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3026@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T113000 DTSTAMP:20250819T145942Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shabbat-yoga-43/ SUMMARY:Shabbat Yoga DESCRIPTION:Shabbat Yoga\, led by Robin Wald\, is a relaxing\, contemplativ e\, alternative Shabbat yoga experience that encourages participants to ex plore how Jewish yoga connects meaningfully to the spiritually restorative essence of Shabbat. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced yogi\, f eel free to participate. Please bring your own mat and water bottle. Block s are optional.\n\nRobin Wald is a Professional Certified Coach and consul ting astrologer through her business Cosmic Wisdom Coaching. She is also a certified yoga and meditation teacher and adult and teen Jewish educator. Her meaningful Jewish yoga programs integrate wisdom from Torah\, Tanach\ , Kabbalah\, Pirke Avot and Mussar with the embodied physical and contempl ative practice. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /08/SHABBAT-YOGA.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3098@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T150000 DTSTAMP:20251118T195638Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shabbat-is-awesome-5/ SUMMARY:Shabbat is Awesome! DESCRIPTION:Got kids? Got grandkids? Get out of the house on a cold winter day for an afternoon of fun and games at WJC. An event for the whole famil y! Crafts\, kiddie sports and open play for younger kids. Pick Up basketba ll\, foosball and board games for older kids and teens. Adults get to hang out and schmooze. Everyone gets tasty snacks! Questions? Contact Ann Pirc io Pardes at ann@wjcenter.org\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /10/Shabbat-is-Awesome.png CATEGORIES:Early Childhood Education,Family,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3129@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T203000 DTSTAMP:20260126T154226Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/k-6th-grade-movie-night-5/ SUMMARY:K-6th Grade Movie Night DESCRIPTION:WJC kids in Kindergarten through 6th grade are invited to join together for dinner and a movie. There will be a pizza dinner followed by a choice of two different movies. This is a drop off program and is open t o all children in the WJC community.\n\nTo register your child\, please co ntact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /06/K-6th-Grade-Movie-Night.png CATEGORIES:Children,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3160@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T150000 DTSTAMP:20260114T154023Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/growing-together-a-tu-bshevat-celebrat ion/ SUMMARY:Growing Together: A Tu B'Shevat Celebration DESCRIPTION:Children ages preschool through grade 2 are invited to celebrat e Tu B’Shevat—the Birthday of the Trees!\n\nJoin us for joyful\, hands -on activities that honor trees\, nature\, and caring for our world.\n\nKi ds will plant peas\, create a bird feeder\, design a nature necklace\, and make delicious “tree granola” to take home—a tasty mix of dried fru its and carob chips inspired by the fruits of the trees.\n\nIt’s a playf ul\, meaningful way to connect with nature and celebrate this special holi day!\nTo sign up\, please email ann@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026 /01/ECC-Tu-BShevat-1.png CATEGORIES:Early Childhood Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3147@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T200000 DTSTAMP:20260112T145115Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/renewal-service-13/ SUMMARY:Renewal Service DESCRIPTION:Gather with the community for a time of renewal—where voices rise in song\, hearts unite in prayer\, and spirits are refreshed. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /01/WJC-RenewalService-REV2.jpg CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3140@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T210000 DTSTAMP:20251218T183348Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-knitting-crocheting-club-2026-01-0 5-2026-01-12-2026-01-19-2026-01-26-2026-02-02/ SUMMARY:WJC Knitting & Crocheting Club DESCRIPTION:Please join us most Monday nights as we knit\, crochet and enjo y the community of others practicing this beautifully Jewish skill. Beginn ers through advanced knitters/crocheters are all welcome.  Free instructi on on how to knit and/or crochet is available. There is no charge to parti cipate but please bring your own wool and needles and other accessories. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /10/wjc-knittingcrocheting-club.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3161@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T210000 DTSTAMP:20260202T150601Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/why-isnt-chicken-parm-kosher-annual-op en-learning-session-with-the-spiritual-life-committee/ SUMMARY:Why Isn’t Chicken Parm Kosher?: Annual Open Learning Session with the Spiritual Life Committee DESCRIPTION:WJC's Spiritual Life Committee invites you (open to all congreg ants!) to join us for a fun\, interactive open learning session led by Rab bi Arnowitz on one of Judaism's great past rabbinical debates:  Why Isn' t Chicken Parm Kosher?  Hear about both sides of the coin\, how the Rabbi s landed on one\, and learn more about the roots of rabbinic authority as the backbone of religious Jewish life and its manifestation in Conservati ve Judaism - and argue this great debate yourself\, if you choose!  Which side will you take?\n\nWe will also be serving some chix'n parmesan for d inner to go along with the theme of the evening!\nREGISTER HERE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026 /01/SLC-Learning-Session-2026.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2963@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T210000 DTSTAMP:20260211T140359Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/evening-tuesday-torah-2026-02-03/ SUMMARY:Evening Tuesday Torah DESCRIPTION:Join us every Tuesday evening over Zoom for a dynamic and thoug ht-provoking adult education Torah class that brings the weekly portion to life. Through a lively mix of traditional and modern commentaries\, spiri ted discussion\, and a healthy dose of humor\, we’ll explore the layers of meaning in the text and how they speak to us today. Whether you're a se asoned learner or new to Torah study\, this engaging class invites deep qu estions\, fresh insights\, and plenty of laughs along the way. Come ready to think\, challenge\, and connect more deeply with our sacred tradition. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /08/Tuesday-Torah-MorningEvening-1.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3162@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T100000 DTSTAMP:20260206T174151Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/world-wide-wrap-4/ SUMMARY:World Wide Wrap DESCRIPTION:Join the WJC clergy and members in our annual celebration of th e mitzvah of tefillin. Bring your own or borrow some\, wrap for the first time ever or the first time that day. Recent and upcoming b'nei mitzvah an d their families are especially invited to join us. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026 /01/WWW-2026.png CATEGORIES:Family,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3141@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T210000 DTSTAMP:20251218T183348Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-knitting-crocheting-club-2026-01-0 5-2026-01-12-2026-01-19-2026-01-26-2026-02-02-2026-02-09/ SUMMARY:WJC Knitting & Crocheting Club DESCRIPTION:Please join us most Monday nights as we knit\, crochet and enjo y the community of others practicing this beautifully Jewish skill. Beginn ers through advanced knitters/crocheters are all welcome.  Free instructi on on how to knit and/or crochet is available. There is no charge to parti cipate but please bring your own wool and needles and other accessories. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /10/wjc-knittingcrocheting-club.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3152@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T190000 DTSTAMP:20260122T174615Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/gesher-program-for-6th-7th-graders-2/ SUMMARY:Gesher Program for 6th & 7th Graders DESCRIPTION:Gesher (which means “Bridge” in Hebrew) is WJC’s brand-ne w youth group just for 6th and 7th grade graders! Bridge the gap as you tr ansition from your religious school years to teen programming with tons of fun\, friends\, and awesome Jewish experiences along the way. Please see the registration form for all dates.\n\nProgram highlights include:\n\n M ake friends and have fun: hang out\, meet new friends\, and strengthen old ones in a fun cool space\n Jewish\, yet cool: celebrate holiday holidays \, talk about real life\, and explore what being Jewish means today\n Mak e a difference: give back through hands-on projects and Tikkun olam\n Con nect worldwide: explore Jewish culture through food\, music and art from a ll over Israel and around the world. \n Kosher dairy dinner and dessert at each meeting!\n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026 /01/Gesher-Middle-School-Program-2.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Teens END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2964@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T210000 DTSTAMP:20260211T140359Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/evening-tuesday-torah-2026-02-10/ SUMMARY:Evening Tuesday Torah DESCRIPTION:Join us every Tuesday evening over Zoom for a dynamic and thoug ht-provoking adult education Torah class that brings the weekly portion to life. Through a lively mix of traditional and modern commentaries\, spiri ted discussion\, and a healthy dose of humor\, we’ll explore the layers of meaning in the text and how they speak to us today. Whether you're a se asoned learner or new to Torah study\, this engaging class invites deep qu estions\, fresh insights\, and plenty of laughs along the way. Come ready to think\, challenge\, and connect more deeply with our sacred tradition. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /08/Tuesday-Torah-MorningEvening-1.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2965@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T210000 DTSTAMP:20260211T140359Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/evening-tuesday-torah-2026-02-17/ SUMMARY:Evening Tuesday Torah DESCRIPTION:Join us every Tuesday evening over Zoom for a dynamic and thoug ht-provoking adult education Torah class that brings the weekly portion to life. Through a lively mix of traditional and modern commentaries\, spiri ted discussion\, and a healthy dose of humor\, we’ll explore the layers of meaning in the text and how they speak to us today. Whether you're a se asoned learner or new to Torah study\, this engaging class invites deep qu estions\, fresh insights\, and plenty of laughs along the way. Come ready to think\, challenge\, and connect more deeply with our sacred tradition. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /08/Tuesday-Torah-MorningEvening-1.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3027@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T113000 DTSTAMP:20260108T143842Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shabbat-yoga-44/ SUMMARY:Shabbat Yoga DESCRIPTION:Shabbat Yoga\, led by Robin Wald\, is a relaxing\, contemplativ e\, alternative Shabbat yoga experience that encourages participants to ex plore how Jewish yoga connects meaningfully to the spiritually restorative essence of Shabbat. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced yogi\, f eel free to participate. Please bring your own mat and water bottle. Block s are optional.\n\nRobin Wald is a Professional Certified Coach and consul ting astrologer through her business Cosmic Wisdom Coaching. She is also a certified yoga and meditation teacher and adult and teen Jewish educator. Her meaningful Jewish yoga programs integrate wisdom from Torah\, Tanach\ , Kabbalah\, Pirke Avot and Mussar with the embodied physical and contempl ative practice. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /08/SHABBAT-YOGA.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2727@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T190000 DTSTAMP:20260206T190404Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/golden-israeli-dance-11/ SUMMARY:Golden Israeli Dance DESCRIPTION:Step back in time and hit the dance floor! This upbeat class ce lebrates the *golden era of Israeli dance*—think classic folk steps\, jo yful melodies\, and the communal spirit that defined generations. Whether you’re reliving old favorites or discovering them for the first time\, c ome move\, sweat\, and connect through the dances that helped shape Israel i culture. No experience needed—just bring your energy and love of dance !\n\nClass is $25 per session and can be paid by cash\, check\, Venmo or Z elle. RSVP to Linda Alpert at lalpertesq@aol.com\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /01/Golden-Israeli-Dance.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3153@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T190000 DTSTAMP:20260211T145235Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/gesher-program-for-6th-7th-graders-3/ SUMMARY:Gesher Program for 6th & 7th Graders DESCRIPTION:Gesher (which means “Bridge” in Hebrew) is WJC’s brand-ne w youth group just for 6th and 7th grade graders! Bridge the gap as you tr ansition from your religious school years to teen programming with tons of fun\, friends\, and awesome Jewish experiences along the way. Please see the registration form for all dates.\n\nProgram highlights include:\n\n M ake friends and have fun: hang out\, meet new friends\, and strengthen old ones in a fun cool space\n Jewish\, yet cool: celebrate holiday holidays \, talk about real life\, and explore what being Jewish means today\n Mak e a difference: give back through hands-on projects and Tikkun olam\n Con nect worldwide: explore Jewish culture through food\, music and art from a ll over Israel and around the world. \n Kosher dairy dinner and dessert at each meeting!\n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026 /01/Gesher-Middle-School-Program-2.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Teens END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3013@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T110000 DTSTAMP:20250811T140521Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/cooking-for-hope-52/ SUMMARY:Cooking for Hope DESCRIPTION:Please join members of WJC as we cook a nutritious meal for HOP E Soup Kitchen in our own homes each month. The request is for lasagna wit h meat or plant based meat\, veggies and/or dessert. Any or all is appreci ated and store bought is fine! Drop off your donation at 35 Forest Park Av e\, Larchmont and we will deliver it for you.\n\nTo RSVP or for any questi ons\, please contact sklevy8@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /12/WJC-CookingforHope.jpg CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3039@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T180000 DTSTAMP:20250828T175211Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/preschool-community-shabbat-6/ SUMMARY:Preschool Community Shabbat DESCRIPTION:Young children and their grown ups are invited to share in a so ng-filled and joyous welcoming of Shabbat with the WJC clergy! We’ll sin g\, dance and welcome Shabbat together. A special guest reader from the EC C staff will share a story with us. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /11/WJC-ECCShabbat.png CATEGORIES:Children,Community,Early Childhood Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2996@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T190000 DTSTAMP:20260112T184858Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/community-shabbat-dinner-36/ SUMMARY:Community Shabbat Dinner DESCRIPTION:The entire WJC community is invited to join us for a Shabbat di nner. $25 per adult and $15 per child with a family max of $80.\n\n\nUJA w ill be hosting a mitzvah project activity for WJC kids immediately followi ng dinner. Kids will get to decorate flowerpots with stickers which will t hen be donated to older adults throughout Westchester through DOROT. DOROT has been a leader in combating social isolation and empowering older adul ts to age well. You can indicate your participation in this activity on th e Community Shabbat Dinner form.\n\nPlease RSVP by Monday\, February 23!\n RSVP HERE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/WJC-CommunityShabbatDinner.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2997@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T200000 DTSTAMP:20250807T153259Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rhythm-ruach-57/ SUMMARY:Rhythm & Ruach DESCRIPTION:Make WJC your home on Friday night. Join us this service to wel come Shabbat\, reflect on the week\, and connect with God and with each ot her. Learn new melodies and sing your old favorites\, accompanied by our v olunteer music ensemble. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /08/WJC-RhythmRuach.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3122@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T210000 DTSTAMP:20260114T205500Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/the-moth-shabbat-2/ SUMMARY:The Moth Shabbat DESCRIPTION:What happens when our stories cross boundaries?\n\nFind out on Friday\, February 27\, after Rhythm &\; Ruach during our annual Moth Sh abbat—an evening of storytelling\, reflection\, and connection.\n\nThis year’s theme\, “Jew/non-Jew: Not Just ‘Them and Us’—Why I Value My Non-Jewish Relationships\,” explores the meaningful relationships tha t shape our lives beyond labels.\n\nOur community may be small and close-k nit\, but our worlds are wider. Friends\, neighbors\, partners\, and famil y members who are not Jewish often play profound roles in our journeys.\n\ nThis Moth Shabbat centers those powerful\, personal connections—and the stories that bring them to life.\n\nCome listen. Come reflect. And if you ’re inspired\, come share your story. Contact pammizrachi@gmail.com to share your story! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /03/Moth-Shabbat.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3099@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T150000 DTSTAMP:20251118T195710Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shabbat-is-awesome-6/ SUMMARY:Shabbat is Awesome! DESCRIPTION:Got kids? Got grandkids? Get out of the house on a cold winter day for an afternoon of fun and games at WJC. An event for the whole famil y! Crafts\, kiddie sports and open play for younger kids. Pick Up basketba ll\, foosball and board games for older kids and teens. Adults get to hang out and schmooze. Everyone gets tasty snacks! Questions? Contact Ann Pirc io Pardes at ann@wjcenter.org\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /10/Shabbat-is-Awesome.png CATEGORIES:Early Childhood Education,Family,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3164@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T170000 DTSTAMP:20260129T212507Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/purim-carnival-5/ SUMMARY:Purim Carnival DESCRIPTION:Join us to see old and new friends\, play games\, enjoy an inte ractive music show for our younger friends\, and eat delicious Purim Carni val food.\n\nTicket prices include carnival games\, crafts\, and an intera ctive show for the younger ones. Snacks will also be available for purchas e.\n\nTickets purchased before March 1st are $20\; $25 on March 1st and at the door. *Parents are free to attend*\nSIGN UP HERE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026 /01/Purim-Carnival.png CATEGORIES:Children,Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3029@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T113000 DTSTAMP:20250820T152817Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/neshama-body-soul-3/ SUMMARY:Neshama Body & Soul DESCRIPTION:Neshama Body and Soul (NBS) is a full-body workout and an oppor tunity for spiritual “awakeness.” NBS combines body-weight strength ex ercise (ie: push-ups\, squats\, planks\, etc.)\, Jewish prayer and wisdom\ , and self-reflection to help you connect with you. Please note that parti cipants will get up and down from the floor throughout the session - there will be modifications offered for the movements. Please wear comfortable clothing and sneakers\, and bring water and a mat or towel.\n\nRabbi Jayme e Alpert is passionate about the connection between spirituality and physi cal activity. She is the creator of Neshama Body and Soul\, a practice tha t integrates exercise with Jewish prayer and wisdom. She has more than 20 years of experience as a congregational rabbi\, having served synagogues i n the Bay Area\, Westchester\, NY\, and Princeton\, NJ. She was ordained b y the Jewish Theological Seminary and holds master’s degrees in Jewish E ducation and Jewish Women’s Studies. She currently sits on the boards of Lilith Magazine and RUACH (Jewish movement and meditation studio). In add ition\, she is a certified life coach and fitness trainer. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /08/Neshma-Body-Soul.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3143@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T163000 DTSTAMP:20260306T135312Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/3rd-5th-grade-rock-climbing-at-the-roc k-club/ SUMMARY:3rd-5th Grade Rock Climbing at the Rock Club DESCRIPTION:WJC Children in 3rd - 5th grade are invited to join together at The Rock Club for 1.5 hours of climbing and fun with friends! This is a d rop-off program and open to all WJC children in 3rd - 5th grade at $20 per child.\n\nThe Rock Club is located at 130 Rhodes Street\, New Rochelle ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /12/Youth-Rock-Climbing.png CATEGORIES:Children,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3163@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T210000 DTSTAMP:20260126T180033Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/purimspiel-3/ SUMMARY:Purimspiel DESCRIPTION:“See Hair or Be Square!”\n\nWhere else can you laugh your t uchis off\, make fun of the clergy\, learn the Purim story through the mus ic of a Broadway musical\, and watch your fellow congregants make total fo ols of themselves? OK\, sure\, you could do all that on Shabbat morning. B ut at Purimspiel you can also stuff your face with free hamentashen. Think SNL for Jews. Save the date for our annual Purimspiel directed by WJC’s own Randy Heller! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026 /01/b5bcd0f2-8a11-4761-8a75-69fc41d3cd2b-scaled.jpg CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3179@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T190000 DTSTAMP:20260211T145255Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/gesher-program-for-6th-7th-graders-4/ SUMMARY:Gesher Program for 6th & 7th Graders DESCRIPTION:Gesher (which means “Bridge” in Hebrew) is WJC’s brand-ne w youth group just for 6th and 7th grade graders! Bridge the gap as you tr ansition from your religious school years to teen programming with tons of fun\, friends\, and awesome Jewish experiences along the way. Please see the registration form for all dates.\n\nProgram highlights include:\n\n M ake friends and have fun: hang out\, meet new friends\, and strengthen old ones in a fun cool space\n Jewish\, yet cool: celebrate holiday holidays \, talk about real life\, and explore what being Jewish means today\n Mak e a difference: give back through hands-on projects and Tikkun olam\n Con nect worldwide: explore Jewish culture through food\, music and art from a ll over Israel and around the world. \n Kosher dairy dinner and dessert at each meeting!\n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026 /01/Gesher-Middle-School-Program-2.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Teens END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3144@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T203000 DTSTAMP:20260306T135247Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/gimel-siddur-celebration-and-family-sh abbat-dinner/ SUMMARY:Gimel Siddur Celebration and Family Shabbat Dinner DESCRIPTION:Our Shabbat service will begin promptly at 6:00pm followed by d inner in honor of our 3rd grade students. Our Kitah Gimel students will be participating in the service. During the service\, our students will rece ive their own Siddur. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /01/WJC-Aleza-3rdGr-Siddur.png CATEGORIES:Children,Family,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3165@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T120000 DTSTAMP:20260219T143035Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/sojac-spring-mitzvah-day/ SUMMARY:SOJAC Spring Mitzvah Day DESCRIPTION:Join WJC SOCIAL JUSTICE ACTION COMMITTEE for a day of helping o thers. \n\nSee the many opportunities below for individuals and families t o donate\, learn and participate!\n\n \;\n\nCOMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER - Front Lobby from 12-2pm\n\nHelp local immigrants during this vulnerable climate of unrest and low employment.\n\nPurchase $25 VISA or other debit cards at CVS\, Stop and Shop and other retailers\, so our neighbors to buy items as needed. Drop off the cards or purchase on Mitzvah Day.\n\nFor mo re info or to RSVP\, please contact Lisa Zeitoun ritchielisaz@verizon.net\ n\n \;\n\nAFYA &\; SHARING SHELF - Activity Center from 12-1pm\n\nH elp the underserved in our local and global community by assembling hygien e packs.\n\nPlease purchase items at your local store and drop in the SOJA C collection box in the WJC lobby. You can also purchase online by clickin g here and sending directly to WJC during checkout. Items are needed by Ma r 1. For more info and to RSVP\, please contact Sondra Levy sklevy8@gmai l.com or Marcia Jaeger marciajaeger694@gmail.com\n\n \;\n\nHOPE COMM UNITY SERVICES - Meat Kitchen from 10am-2pm\n\nHelp cook and assemble hot meals for elderly kosher clients.\n\nAdults\, teens and older children nee ded to prep and cook meals\n\nFor more info and to RSVP\, please contact S usan Lewen at lewen.susan@gmail.com\n\nHOPE COMMUNITY SERVICES - Activity Center from 12-2 pm\n\nJoin the assembly line in the as we prepare contain ers of beans and spices so our Neighbors in Need can prepare soup in their homes. Donations will be brought to HOPE Soup Kitchen. For more info and to RSVP\, please contact Risa Seelenfreund risas@optonline.net\n\n \n\nPR AXIS HOUSE\n\nBring gently worn clothing (good condition or better) for ho meless and formerly homeless residents of Broadway Family Plaza in Riverda le. Drop off all size clothing in the truck parked in front of the synagog ue. For more info or to help with driving\, please contact George Nguyen m r.george.nguyen@gmail.com\n\n \;\n\nLOCAL POLICE AND FIREFIGHTERS\n\nH elp assemble snack bags to thank those who keep us safe! For more informat ion and to RSVP\, please contact Isabelle Arditi ozzybelle@gmail.com\n\n&n bsp\;\n\nBBYO\n\nHave some lunch! Teens will be selling pizza\, drinks and snacks to help fund activities and programming. For more information and to RSVP\, please contact Jessica Berger jessica@wjcenter.org\n\n \;\n\ nANY QUESTIONS? WANT TO HELP SET UP\, CLEAN UP\, SHOP OR DRIVE?\n\nFOR MOR E INFORMATION OR TO RSVP FOR SPRING MITZVAH DAY\,  please contact: Sondra Levy sklevy8@gmail.com\, Joanna Shlesinger joannashlesinger@gmail.com\, R isa Seelenfreund risas@optonline.net\, Isabelle Arditi ozzybelle@gmail.com Sarah Rosenwasser sarahrosenwasser@gmail.com\, ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026 /02/SOJAC-Mitzvah-Day.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3109@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T170000 DTSTAMP:20251106T170605Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/gan-shalom-11/ SUMMARY:Gan Shalom DESCRIPTION:Each month Gan Shalom will focus on creating connections betwee n our ECC and RS communities while learning about Jewish holidays\, values \, and customs.\nREGISTER HERE! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /11/0a2a0024c2b6b65932c7ea152a7ed9d453f69ab8.png CATEGORIES:Children,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3116@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T211500 DTSTAMP:20251203T212421Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-book-cafe-6/ SUMMARY:WJC Book Cafe DESCRIPTION:The Hendel Library proudly offers a year of literary delights f or you to explore new Jewish titles through the Jewish Book Council. Pop-i n to one\, any or all book club-like experiences. Each conversation is pai red with thematic edible delicacies! Open to all WJC readers!\n\nThis sess ion will focus on:\n\nSisters of Fortune by Esther Chehebar \n\nJane Aust en’s com­e­dy of man­ners fol­lowed the for­tunes of the five Ben­ net sis­ters in rur­al Eng­land at the turn of the nine­teenth cen­tu ­ry\, Chehe­bar sets hers in the gos­sipy\, tight-knit Syr­i­an Jew­ ish com­mu­ni­ty in Brook­lyn in the ear­ly 2000s\, where the three Cohen sis­ters — Nina\, For­tune\, and Lucy — are wrestling with momen­tous decisions.\n\nFor each session\, please RSVP to librarian @wjcenter.org\n\nSpoiler alert: you don’t have to read the book to enjoy attending! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /11/WJC-Book-Cafe.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3102@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T120000 DTSTAMP:20251030T185115Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/simple-soulful-35/ SUMMARY:Simple & Soulful DESCRIPTION:Let your spirit soar as we journey through an abbreviated Shabb at morning service. This 90-minute service includes group prayer and singi ng accompanied by instruments\, silence for personal reflection and an int eractive exploration and interpretation of the week’s Torah portion. Fre quent comments and questions encourage us to reflect on ourselves and find personal meaning in age-old prayers.\n\nWe especially welcome those with children in the 3rd grade and older to attend as a family. Join the rest o f the WJC community for Kiddush and time to schmooze. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /10/Simple-Soulful.png CATEGORIES:Community,Family,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3145@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T120000 DTSTAMP:20260109T175544Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/pj-library-story-time-and-sing-along-2 9/ SUMMARY:PJ Library Story Time and Sing Along DESCRIPTION:A morning filled with music\, movement and our favorite PJ Libr ary stories!\n\nAll children and their grownups are welcome to join us for stories\, music\, and movement (ideal for pre-schoolers and younger)! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /07/WJC-PJStoryTime.jpg CATEGORIES:Children,Early Childhood Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3134@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T131500 DTSTAMP:20260312T134848Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/k-2nd-grade-passover-woodworking-art-p arty/ SUMMARY:K-2nd Grade Passover Woodworking & Art Party DESCRIPTION:WJC children in K - 2nd grade are invited to join our own woodw orking artist\, Naomi Feuerstein\, for a special Passover program. Followi ng a pizza lunch\, children will be making a personalized Seder Plate to u se at their own family Seder. This is a drop-off program and is open to al l children in the WJC community.\n\nContact Aleza at educdir@wjcenter.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /12/K-2nd-Grade-Art-Party-1-1.png CATEGORIES:Children,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3166@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T190000 DTSTAMP:20260206T190456Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/golden-israeli-dance-12/ SUMMARY:Golden Israeli Dance DESCRIPTION:Step back in time and hit the dance floor! This upbeat class ce lebrates the *golden era of Israeli dance*—think classic folk steps\, jo yful melodies\, and the communal spirit that defined generations. Whether you’re reliving old favorites or discovering them for the first time\, c ome move\, sweat\, and connect through the dances that helped shape Israel i culture. No experience needed—just bring your energy and love of dance !\n\nClass is $25 per session and can be paid by cash\, check\, Venmo or Z elle. RSVP to Linda Alpert at lalpertesq@aol.com\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /01/Golden-Israeli-Dance.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3180@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T190000 DTSTAMP:20260211T145312Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/gesher-program-for-6th-7th-graders-5/ SUMMARY:Gesher Program for 6th & 7th Graders DESCRIPTION:Gesher (which means “Bridge” in Hebrew) is WJC’s brand-ne w youth group just for 6th and 7th grade graders! Bridge the gap as you tr ansition from your religious school years to teen programming with tons of fun\, friends\, and awesome Jewish experiences along the way. Please see the registration form for all dates.\n\nProgram highlights include:\n\n M ake friends and have fun: hang out\, meet new friends\, and strengthen old ones in a fun cool space\n Jewish\, yet cool: celebrate holiday holidays \, talk about real life\, and explore what being Jewish means today\n Mak e a difference: give back through hands-on projects and Tikkun olam\n Con nect worldwide: explore Jewish culture through food\, music and art from a ll over Israel and around the world. \n Kosher dairy dinner and dessert at each meeting!\n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026 /01/Gesher-Middle-School-Program-2.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Teens END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3014@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T110000 DTSTAMP:20250811T140549Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/cooking-for-hope-53/ SUMMARY:Cooking for Hope DESCRIPTION:Please join members of WJC as we cook a nutritious meal for HOP E Soup Kitchen in our own homes each month. The request is for lasagna wit h meat or plant based meat\, veggies and/or dessert. Any or all is appreci ated and store bought is fine! Drop off your donation at 35 Forest Park Av e\, Larchmont and we will deliver it for you.\n\nTo RSVP or for any questi ons\, please contact sklevy8@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /12/WJC-CookingforHope.jpg CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3133@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T210000 DTSTAMP:20251222T171218Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/the-great-challah-bake-2/ SUMMARY:The Great Challah Bake DESCRIPTION:Together We Rise!\n\nWe are hoping to gather together for an up lifting evening celebrating Jewish unity. In the spirit of resilience and solidarity\, we join together to complete the mitzvah of making challah do ugh. Proceeds will go to support Israel's border communities as they rebui ld both their physical space and hearts.\n\nThis event is geared towards a dults\, tweens and teens\, and open to members &\; non-members of WJC!\ nREGISTER NOW ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /12/Great-Challah-Bake.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Sisterhood END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3040@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T180000 DTSTAMP:20250828T175232Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/preschool-community-shabbat-7/ SUMMARY:Preschool Community Shabbat DESCRIPTION:Young children and their grown ups are invited to share in a so ng-filled and joyous welcoming of Shabbat with the WJC clergy! We’ll sin g\, dance and welcome Shabbat together. A special guest reader from the EC C staff will share a story with us. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /11/WJC-ECCShabbat.png CATEGORIES:Children,Community,Early Childhood Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2998@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T190000 DTSTAMP:20250807T153612Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/community-shabbat-dinner-37/ SUMMARY:Community Shabbat Dinner DESCRIPTION:The entire WJC community is invited to join us for a Shabbat di nner. $25 per adult and $15 per child with a family max of $80.\n\n\nPleas e RSVP by Tuesday\, March 24!\n\nRSVP HERE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/WJC-CommunityShabbatDinner.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2999@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T200000 DTSTAMP:20250807T153638Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rhythm-ruach-58/ SUMMARY:Rhythm & Ruach DESCRIPTION:Make WJC your home on Friday night. Join us this service to wel come Shabbat\, reflect on the week\, and connect with God and with each ot her. Learn new melodies and sing your old favorites\, accompanied by our v olunteer music ensemble. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /08/WJC-RhythmRuach.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2633@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T073000 DTSTAMP:20260206T152537Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/siyyum-bechorot/ SUMMARY:Siyyum Bechorot DESCRIPTION:Rabbi Arnowitz leads us in the conclusion of a tractate of stud y\, which will allow us to host a siyyum (concluding celebration) with cha metz to supersede the Fast of the Firstborn. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /03/Siyyum-Bechorot.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3185@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T093000 DTSTAMP:20260304T212501Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/chametz-roast-marshmallow-toast/ SUMMARY:Chametz Roast & Marshmallow Toast DESCRIPTION:The Torah informs us that chametz (leavened products) should no t be eaten\, seen\, or even located in one’s house during the festival o f Passover. Therefore\, people go to great lengths and often create games to search the nooks and crannies to remove yeast products from their homes and burn them the morning before the holiday begins. This symbolizes clea ning out our minds and hearts\, removing negative forces for renewal.\n\nB ring your gathered leftovers to WJC and we will burn our chametz together in the parking lot. We will supply the marshmallows to toast and eat as we watch our chametz burn. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026 /02/chametz-roast.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3186@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T110000 DTSTAMP:20260218T153901Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/yom-hashoah-memorial-service-2/ SUMMARY:Yom HaShoah Memorial Service DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our annual Yom HaShoah Memorial Service. The service will be held outside in WJC's Holocaust Memorial Garden\, weather permitting\; otherwise\, the service will be in the Chapel. A Yom HaShoah conversation with Dr. Ettie Zilber\, author of 'A Holocaust Memoir of Lov e &\; Resilience' will follow at 11:00 am. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026 /02/yom-hashoah.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3187@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T130000 DTSTAMP:20260219T192045Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/yom-hashoah-talk-with-ettie-zilber/ SUMMARY:Yom HaShoah Talk with Ettie Zilber DESCRIPTION:Join us for brunch and an enlightening and powerful conversatio n with Ettie Zilber\, author of A Holocaust Memoir of Love and Resilience: Mama's Survival from Lithuania to America. Dr Zilber will speak about the challenges and struggles survivors faced after liberation through the len s of her own family's experience.\n\nWhile the term ‘liberation’ conju res up celebration and champagne glasses\, it was nothing like that for th ose who were barely alive in 1945. Prisoners awoke one morning to discover suddenly that their Nazi guards were gone\; they watched with worry as th eir liberators appeared. After five years of terror and abuse\, what did t he next five years have in store for Ettie’s family and hundreds of thou sands of other Jewish displaced persons? Without social media or telecommu nications\, how did they reunite with the ‘surviving remnants?’ How di d they deal with their liberators\, rehabilitate\, and navigate the new da ngers of war-torn and divided Europe… and then find a new home?\n\nDr. Z ilber has had a long career as an educator and school director at internat ional schools in six countries around the world. She was born in a displac ed persons camp in Germany to Lithuanian parents who survived the Holocaus t. Her retirement has given her the opportunity to fulfill a special missi on: to research\, document and publish her family’s Holocaust experience s and to share their stories. To date\, Dr. Zilber has addressed 12\,000 p eople of all ages in her talks. She also trains Holocaust educators\, inte rviews survivors and serves as a docent at museum exhibits about the Holoc aust. She is the translator from Yiddish to English of The Destruction of Jewish Kovno\, by Joseph Gar. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026 /02/Yom-HaShoah-Talk-with-Ettie-Zilber-2.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3181@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T190000 DTSTAMP:20260211T145337Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/gesher-program-for-6th-7th-graders-6/ SUMMARY:Gesher Program for 6th & 7th Graders DESCRIPTION:Gesher (which means “Bridge” in Hebrew) is WJC’s brand-ne w youth group just for 6th and 7th grade graders! Bridge the gap as you tr ansition from your religious school years to teen programming with tons of fun\, friends\, and awesome Jewish experiences along the way. Please see the registration form for all dates.\n\nProgram highlights include:\n\n M ake friends and have fun: hang out\, meet new friends\, and strengthen old ones in a fun cool space\n Jewish\, yet cool: celebrate holiday holidays \, talk about real life\, and explore what being Jewish means today\n Mak e a difference: give back through hands-on projects and Tikkun olam\n Con nect worldwide: explore Jewish culture through food\, music and art from a ll over Israel and around the world. \n Kosher dairy dinner and dessert at each meeting!\n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026 /01/Gesher-Middle-School-Program-2.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Teens END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3110@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T170000 DTSTAMP:20251106T170633Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/gan-shalom-12/ SUMMARY:Gan Shalom DESCRIPTION:Each month Gan Shalom will focus on creating connections betwee n our ECC and RS communities while learning about Jewish holidays\, values \, and customs.\nREGISTER HERE! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /11/0a2a0024c2b6b65932c7ea152a7ed9d453f69ab8.png CATEGORIES:Children,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3041@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T180000 DTSTAMP:20250828T175257Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/preschool-community-shabbat-8/ SUMMARY:Preschool Community Shabbat DESCRIPTION:Young children and their grown ups are invited to share in a so ng-filled and joyous welcoming of Shabbat with the WJC clergy! We’ll sin g\, dance and welcome Shabbat together. A special guest reader from the EC C staff will share a story with us. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /11/WJC-ECCShabbat.png CATEGORIES:Children,Community,Early Childhood Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3000@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T190000 DTSTAMP:20250807T154001Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/community-shabbat-dinner-38/ SUMMARY:Community Shabbat Dinner DESCRIPTION:The entire WJC community is invited to join us for a Shabbat di nner. $25 per adult and $15 per child with a family max of $80.\n\n\nPleas e RSVP by Tuesday\, April 14!\n\nRSVP HERE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/WJC-CommunityShabbatDinner.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3001@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T200000 DTSTAMP:20250807T154121Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rhythm-ruach-59/ SUMMARY:Rhythm & Ruach DESCRIPTION:Make WJC your home on Friday night. Join us this service to wel come Shabbat\, reflect on the week\, and connect with God and with each ot her. Learn new melodies and sing your old favorites\, accompanied by our v olunteer music ensemble. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /08/WJC-RhythmRuach.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3123@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T210000 DTSTAMP:20251124T164308Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/author-talk-michael-shapiro/ SUMMARY:Author Talk: Michael Shapiro DESCRIPTION:Illuminating the contemporary revival of the Jewish marriage co ntract\, Michael Shapiro's new book\, Ketubah Renaissance\, relays the st oried history of this beloved document (known in Hebrew as a ketubah) thr ough the present day and showcases sixty of the most innovative and beauti ful ketubot of the last half century.\n\nOriginally created 2\,500 years a go as a unilateral marriage contract stating what a groom would provide fo r his bride\, the ketubah evolved from the tenth century onward into a ric hly decorated expression of love and commitment. Starting in the late 1960 s a modern sensibility took root. Influenced by Jewish life and North Amer ican society at large\, hundreds of artists and calligraphers began to imp rint their unique aesthetic onto each ketubah design—a movement Judaica scholar Shalom Sabar calls “a veritable renaissance of the illuminated k etubah”—while also updating the original Aramaic text to express conte mporary values.\n\nCouples and families with upcoming weddings as well as officiating clergy\, educators\, aficionados of Jewish culture\, scholars\ , and others will discover the evolving history of the ketubah in all its facets: its artforms\, texts\, scripts\, iconography\, production processe s\, and technological innovations. A curated\, chronological ketubah galle ry brings readers up close to sixty influential ketubot and the artists wh o created them—a colorful cornucopia of breakthroughs that epitomize the ketubah renaissance. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /11/Author-Talk-Series-1-1.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3188@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T120000 DTSTAMP:20260306T163150Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/joy-club-a-rookies-attempt-at-retireme nt/ SUMMARY:JOY Club: A Rookie's Attempt at Retirement DESCRIPTION:Come share the ride with WJC past president Larry Thaler as he guides us through a year of adventure. Whether soaring above the Delaware Water Gap\, water skiing with dolphins\, swimming with sea lions or reconn ecting with long lost friends\, it's an amazing journey of creativity\, ex perimentation\, friendship and perseverance. You may be inspired to get ou tside your own comfort zone as Larry talks about pushing himself to expand his horizons and provide a foundation for his retirement.\n\nA delicious brunch will be available during the presentation!\nREGISTER HERE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026 /03/A-Rookies-Attempt-at-Retirement.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events,J.O.Y. Club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3146@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T120000 DTSTAMP:20260109T180008Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/pj-library-story-time-and-sing-along-3 0/ SUMMARY:PJ Library Story Time and Sing Along DESCRIPTION:A morning filled with music\, movement and our favorite PJ Libr ary stories!\n\nAll children and their grownups are welcome to join us for stories\, music\, and movement (ideal for pre-schoolers and younger)! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /07/WJC-PJStoryTime.jpg CATEGORIES:Children,Early Childhood Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3189@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T180000 DTSTAMP:20260309T175616Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/learning-with-neighbors/ SUMMARY:Learning with Neighbors DESCRIPTION:The Mamaroneck/Larchmont Interfaith Clergy Council presents 'Le arning with Neighbors' where thoughtful conversation led by multiple pairs of clergy each exploring the Season of Renewal through the lens of their own faith tradition. The learning will be led by clergy from WJC\, St. Tho mas Episcopal Church\, St. John's Larchmont\, Larchmont Temple and Larchmo nt Avenue Church.\n\nThere will be dinner served and childcare (for ages 3 -10) will be provided for those that need it. The program is appropriate f or children 10 and older.\nREGISTER FOR THE PROGRAM\nREGISTER FOR CHILDCAR E\nThis program is sponsored by the Westchester Board of Rabbis\, in coord ination with the Westchester Jewish Council and in partnership with UJA Fe deration.\n\nPlease contact Tami Arnowitz at tami@wjcouncil.org with any q uestions. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026 /03/learning-with-neighbors.jpg CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3167@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T190000 DTSTAMP:20260206T190517Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/golden-israeli-dance-13/ SUMMARY:Golden Israeli Dance DESCRIPTION:Step back in time and hit the dance floor! This upbeat class ce lebrates the *golden era of Israeli dance*—think classic folk steps\, jo yful melodies\, and the communal spirit that defined generations. Whether you’re reliving old favorites or discovering them for the first time\, c ome move\, sweat\, and connect through the dances that helped shape Israel i culture. No experience needed—just bring your energy and love of dance !\n\nClass is $25 per session and can be paid by cash\, check\, Venmo or Z elle. RSVP to Linda Alpert at lalpertesq@aol.com\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /01/Golden-Israeli-Dance.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3190@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T183000 DTSTAMP:20260310T180317Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/yom-haaztmaut-celebration/ SUMMARY:Yom Ha’aztmaut Celebration DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Yom Ha’atzmaut with our community as we mark Israel ’s Independence Day with an evening of music\, food\, and festive fun fo r all ages!\n\n5:00–5:45 pm – Our WJC PJ Library families celebrate wi th Tkiya\, featuring lively music and activities for young children.\n5:45 –6:30 pm – Gather together for a community Israel-style dinner and enj oy delicious Israeli flavors as we celebrate the spirit and pride of Israe l. $8 per person with a $30 family max.\n\nCome share in the joy of this s pecial day with friends\, family\, and community!\nREGISTER FOR DINNER ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026 /03/yom-haazatmaut-1.png CATEGORIES:Children,Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3191@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T193000 DTSTAMP:20260310T180625Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/renewing-the-land-israel-earth-day-and -environmental-hope/ SUMMARY:Renewing the Land: Israel\, Earth Day and Environmental Hope DESCRIPTION:Please join us for this special celebration of Yom HaAtzmaut an d Earth Day. We will celebrate both Israel and its contributions\, researc h\, and actions for environmental progress and sustainability.\n\nOur spea ker will be Dr. Shahar Sadeh\, who currently serves as the Founding Direct or of Adamah NY. Adamah is the US’s largest Jewish environmental organiz ation. Shahar’s work focuses on mobilizing the Jewish community around e nvironmental sustainability and climate resilience\, including decarboniza tion of Jewish institutions.\n\nThis program is appropriate and should be meaningful for children 10 and up. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026 /03/Renewing-the-Land.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3015@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T110000 DTSTAMP:20250811T140634Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/cooking-for-hope-54/ SUMMARY:Cooking for Hope DESCRIPTION:Please join members of WJC as we cook a nutritious meal for HOP E Soup Kitchen in our own homes each month. The request is for lasagna wit h meat or plant based meat\, veggies and/or dessert. Any or all is appreci ated and store bought is fine! Drop off your donation at 35 Forest Park Av e\, Larchmont and we will deliver it for you.\n\nTo RSVP or for any questi ons\, please contact sklevy8@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /12/WJC-CookingforHope.jpg CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3028@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T113000 DTSTAMP:20250819T150046Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/shabbat-yoga-45/ SUMMARY:Shabbat Yoga DESCRIPTION:Shabbat Yoga\, led by Robin Wald\, is a relaxing\, contemplativ e\, alternative Shabbat yoga experience that encourages participants to ex plore how Jewish yoga connects meaningfully to the spiritually restorative essence of Shabbat. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced yogi\, f eel free to participate. Please bring your own mat and water bottle. Block s are optional.\n\nRobin Wald is a Professional Certified Coach and consul ting astrologer through her business Cosmic Wisdom Coaching. She is also a certified yoga and meditation teacher and adult and teen Jewish educator. Her meaningful Jewish yoga programs integrate wisdom from Torah\, Tanach\ , Kabbalah\, Pirke Avot and Mussar with the embodied physical and contempl ative practice. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /08/SHABBAT-YOGA.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3148@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T200000 DTSTAMP:20260302T171726Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/renewal-service-14/ SUMMARY:Renewal Service DESCRIPTION:Final Renewal of the Year\, with a farewell kavanah by Rabbi Da lton! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /01/WJC-RenewalService-REV2.jpg CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3182@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T190000 DTSTAMP:20260211T145355Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/gesher-program-for-6th-7th-graders-7/ SUMMARY:Gesher Program for 6th & 7th Graders DESCRIPTION:Gesher (which means “Bridge” in Hebrew) is WJC’s brand-ne w youth group just for 6th and 7th grade graders! Bridge the gap as you tr ansition from your religious school years to teen programming with tons of fun\, friends\, and awesome Jewish experiences along the way. Please see the registration form for all dates.\n\nProgram highlights include:\n\n M ake friends and have fun: hang out\, meet new friends\, and strengthen old ones in a fun cool space\n Jewish\, yet cool: celebrate holiday holidays \, talk about real life\, and explore what being Jewish means today\n Mak e a difference: give back through hands-on projects and Tikkun olam\n Con nect worldwide: explore Jewish culture through food\, music and art from a ll over Israel and around the world. \n Kosher dairy dinner and dessert at each meeting!\n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026 /01/Gesher-Middle-School-Program-2.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Teens END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3192@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T130000 DTSTAMP:20260316T135713Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/koslowe-gallery-sponsored-tour-of-ben- zion-house/ SUMMARY:Koslowe Gallery Sponsored Tour of Ben-Zion House DESCRIPTION:Please join the Koslowe Gallery for a fascinating tour of the B en-Zion House in Manhattan. The beautiful brownstone is five floors of com plete immersion in his commitment to art exploration and Jewish teaching. We will meet there and take a guided tour with the house manager\, Tabita Shalem. RSVP to amyruth67@aol.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026 /03/Ben-Zion-House.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3003@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T190000 DTSTAMP:20251218T190823Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rhythm-ruach-60/ SUMMARY:Rhythm & Ruach DESCRIPTION:Make WJC your home on Friday night. Join us this service to wel come Shabbat\, reflect on the week\, and connect with God and with each ot her. Learn new melodies and sing your old favorites\, accompanied by our v olunteer music ensemble. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /08/WJC-RhythmRuach.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3002@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T200000 DTSTAMP:20251218T190757Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/community-shabbat-dinner-39/ SUMMARY:Community Shabbat Dinner DESCRIPTION:The entire WJC community is invited to join us for a Shabbat di nner. $25 per adult and $15 per child with a family max of $80.\n\n\nPleas e RSVP by Tuesday\, April 28!\n\nRSVP HERE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/WJC-CommunityShabbatDinner.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3124@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T210000 DTSTAMP:20251124T165449Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/author-talk-pierre-lehu/ SUMMARY:Author Talk: Pierre Lehu DESCRIPTION:Pierre Lehu has been a pub­li­cist and author. He helped to l aunch the career of Dr. Ruth Wes­t­heimer in 1981 and worked close­ly w ith her until the time of her pass­ing. The Joy of Con­nec­tions is the 26th and final book which he co-authored with Dr. Ruth.\n\nWe are social animals. We have a shared desire to connect and create lasting relationshi ps with the people around us. But the heaviness of loneliness can make thi s feel impossible. Dr. Ruth\, with Emmy Award–winning journalist Allison Gilbert and longtime collaborator Pierre Lehu\, tackles the subject with compassion and her trademark no-nonsense approach. She provides practical and creative strategies for finding friends\, community\, and intimacy.\n\ nWith 100 concrete and innovative opportunities that can be put to use imm ediately\, The Joy of Connections isn’t only an action-oriented guideboo k on overcoming loneliness from one of the most well-respected therapists of our time\; it’s also the vital kick in the pants we all need in order to start seeking—and finding—deep and lasting human connections. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /11/Author-Talk-Series-2.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3030@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T113000 DTSTAMP:20250820T152848Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/neshama-body-soul-2/ SUMMARY:Neshama Body & Soul DESCRIPTION:Neshama Body and Soul (NBS) is a full-body workout and an oppor tunity for spiritual “awakeness.” NBS combines body-weight strength ex ercise (ie: push-ups\, squats\, planks\, etc.)\, Jewish prayer and wisdom\ , and self-reflection to help you connect with you. Please note that parti cipants will get up and down from the floor throughout the session - there will be modifications offered for the movements. Please wear comfortable clothing and sneakers\, and bring water and a mat or towel.\n\nRabbi Jayme e Alpert is passionate about the connection between spirituality and physi cal activity. She is the creator of Neshama Body and Soul\, a practice tha t integrates exercise with Jewish prayer and wisdom. She has more than 20 years of experience as a congregational rabbi\, having served synagogues i n the Bay Area\, Westchester\, NY\, and Princeton\, NJ. She was ordained b y the Jewish Theological Seminary and holds master’s degrees in Jewish E ducation and Jewish Women’s Studies. She currently sits on the boards of Lilith Magazine and RUACH (Jewish movement and meditation studio). In add ition\, she is a certified life coach and fitness trainer. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /08/Neshma-Body-Soul.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3193@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T133500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T133500 DTSTAMP:20260316T142840Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/2026-brotherhood-yankees-game/ SUMMARY:2026 Brotherhood Yankees Game DESCRIPTION:Please join the WJC Brotherhood at Yankees Stadium in the Bronx to watch the New York Yankees take on the Baltimore Orioles!  This annua l Brotherhood tradition is fun for the whole family. First pitch is at 1:3 5 p.m.\, and tickets are $30 each.\n\n**Please note that this Yankees ev ent is on the same day as the WJC Gala (May 3 at 6 p.m.)\, so please p lan accordingly.\n\nAll family members\, including spouses and children\, are encouraged to attend as well.\n\nTransportation will not be provided. Members are encouraged to carpool or take the Metro North.\nBUY TICKETS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026 /03/yankees-game.png CATEGORIES:Family,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3183@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T190000 DTSTAMP:20260211T145413Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/gesher-program-for-6th-7th-graders-8/ SUMMARY:Gesher Program for 6th & 7th Graders DESCRIPTION:Gesher (which means “Bridge” in Hebrew) is WJC’s brand-ne w youth group just for 6th and 7th grade graders! Bridge the gap as you tr ansition from your religious school years to teen programming with tons of fun\, friends\, and awesome Jewish experiences along the way. Please see the registration form for all dates.\n\nProgram highlights include:\n\n M ake friends and have fun: hang out\, meet new friends\, and strengthen old ones in a fun cool space\n Jewish\, yet cool: celebrate holiday holidays \, talk about real life\, and explore what being Jewish means today\n Mak e a difference: give back through hands-on projects and Tikkun olam\n Con nect worldwide: explore Jewish culture through food\, music and art from a ll over Israel and around the world. \n Kosher dairy dinner and dessert at each meeting!\n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026 /01/Gesher-Middle-School-Program-2.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Teens END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3111@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T170000 DTSTAMP:20251106T170654Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/gan-shalom-13/ SUMMARY:Gan Shalom DESCRIPTION:Each month Gan Shalom will focus on creating connections betwee n our ECC and RS communities while learning about Jewish holidays\, values \, and customs.\nREGISTER HERE! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /11/0a2a0024c2b6b65932c7ea152a7ed9d453f69ab8.png CATEGORIES:Children,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3042@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T180000 DTSTAMP:20250828T175320Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/preschool-community-shabbat-9/ SUMMARY:Preschool Community Shabbat DESCRIPTION:Young children and their grown ups are invited to share in a so ng-filled and joyous welcoming of Shabbat with the WJC clergy! We’ll sin g\, dance and welcome Shabbat together. A special guest reader from the EC C staff will share a story with us. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /11/WJC-ECCShabbat.png CATEGORIES:Children,Community,Early Childhood Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3004@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T190000 DTSTAMP:20250807T155219Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/community-shabbat-dinner-40/ SUMMARY:Community Shabbat Dinner DESCRIPTION:The entire WJC community is invited to join us for a Shabbat di nner. $25 per adult and $15 per child with a family max of $80.\n\n\nPleas e RSVP by Tuesday\, May 12!\n\nRSVP HERE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/WJC-CommunityShabbatDinner.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3005@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T200000 DTSTAMP:20250807T155247Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rhythm-ruach-61/ SUMMARY:Rhythm & Ruach DESCRIPTION:Make WJC your home on Friday night. Join us this service to wel come Shabbat\, reflect on the week\, and connect with God and with each ot her. Learn new melodies and sing your old favorites\, accompanied by our v olunteer music ensemble. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /08/WJC-RhythmRuach.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3125@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T210000 DTSTAMP:20251124T170150Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/author-talk-joseph-sassoon/ SUMMARY:Author Talk: Joseph Sassoon DESCRIPTION:A spectacular generational saga of the making (and undoing) of a family dynasty: the riveting untold story of the gilded Jewish Bagdadi S assoons\, who built a vast empire through global finance and trade—cotto n\, opium\, shipping\, banking—that reached across three continents and ultimately changed the destinies of nations. With full access to rare fami ly photographs and archives. They were one of the richest families in the world for two hundred years\, from the 19th century to the 20th\, and were known as ‘the Rothschilds of the East.’\n\nMesopotamian in origin\, a nd for more than forty years the chief treasurers to the pashas of Baghdad and Basra\, they were forced to flee to Bushir on the Persian Gulf\; Davi d Sassoon and sons starting over with nothing\, and beginning to trade in India in cotton and opium.\n\nThe Sassoons soon were building textile mill s and factories\, and setting up branches in shipping in China\, and expan ding beyond\, to Japan\, and further west\, to Paris and London. They beca me members of British parliament\; were knighted\; and owned and edited Br itain’s leading newspapers\, including The Sunday Times and The Observer .\n\nAnd in 1887\, the exalted dynasty of Sassoon joined forces with the b anking empire of Rothschild and were soon joined by marriage\, fusing toge ther two of the biggest Jewish commerce and banking families in the world. \n\nAgainst the monumental canvas of two centuries of the Ottoman Empire a nd the changing face of the Far East\, across Europe and Great Britain dur ing the time of its farthest reach\, Joseph Sassoon gives us a riveting ge nerational saga of the making of this magnificent family dynasty in his bo ok\, The Sassoons: The Great Global Merchants and the Making of an Empire. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /11/Author-Talk-Series-3.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3103@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T120000 DTSTAMP:20251030T185137Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/simple-soulful-36/ SUMMARY:Simple & Soulful DESCRIPTION:Let your spirit soar as we journey through an abbreviated Shabb at morning service. This 90-minute service includes group prayer and singi ng accompanied by instruments\, silence for personal reflection and an int eractive exploration and interpretation of the week’s Torah portion. Fre quent comments and questions encourage us to reflect on ourselves and find personal meaning in age-old prayers.\n\nWe especially welcome those with children in the 3rd grade and older to attend as a family. Join the rest o f the WJC community for Kiddush and time to schmooze. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /10/Simple-Soulful.png CATEGORIES:Community,Family,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3184@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T190000 DTSTAMP:20260211T145433Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/gesher-program-for-6th-7th-graders-9/ SUMMARY:Gesher Program for 6th & 7th Graders DESCRIPTION:Gesher (which means “Bridge” in Hebrew) is WJC’s brand-ne w youth group just for 6th and 7th grade graders! Bridge the gap as you tr ansition from your religious school years to teen programming with tons of fun\, friends\, and awesome Jewish experiences along the way. Please see the registration form for all dates.\n\nProgram highlights include:\n\n M ake friends and have fun: hang out\, meet new friends\, and strengthen old ones in a fun cool space\n Jewish\, yet cool: celebrate holiday holidays \, talk about real life\, and explore what being Jewish means today\n Mak e a difference: give back through hands-on projects and Tikkun olam\n Con nect worldwide: explore Jewish culture through food\, music and art from a ll over Israel and around the world. \n Kosher dairy dinner and dessert at each meeting!\n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026 /01/Gesher-Middle-School-Program-2.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Teens END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3117@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T211500 DTSTAMP:20251203T212500Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-book-cafe-7/ SUMMARY:WJC Book Cafe DESCRIPTION:The Hendel Library proudly offers a year of literary delights f or you to explore new Jewish titles through the Jewish Book Council. Pop-i n to one\, any or all book club-like experiences. Each conversation is pai red with thematic edible delicacies! Open to all WJC readers!\n\nThis sess ion will focus on:\n\nLong Island Compromise by Taffy Brodesser-Akner\n\nI n 1980\, a wealthy businessman named Carl Fletcher is kidnapped from his d riveway\, brutalized\, and held for ransom. He is returned to his wife and kids less than a week later\, only slightly the worse\, and the family mo ves on with their lives\, resuming their prized places in the saga of the American dream. But now\, nearly forty years later\, it’s clear that per haps nobody ever got over anything\, after all.\n\nFor each session\, plea se RSVP to librarian@wjcenter.org\n\nSpoiler alert: you don’t have to re ad the book to enjoy attending! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /11/WJC-Book-Cafe.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3016@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T110000 DTSTAMP:20250811T140658Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/cooking-for-hope-55/ SUMMARY:Cooking for Hope DESCRIPTION:Please join members of WJC as we cook a nutritious meal for HOP E Soup Kitchen in our own homes each month. The request is for lasagna wit h meat or plant based meat\, veggies and/or dessert. Any or all is appreci ated and store bought is fine! Drop off your donation at 35 Forest Park Av e\, Larchmont and we will deliver it for you.\n\nTo RSVP or for any questi ons\, please contact sklevy8@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /12/WJC-CookingforHope.jpg CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3168@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T190000 DTSTAMP:20260206T190553Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/golden-israeli-dance-14/ SUMMARY:Golden Israeli Dance DESCRIPTION:Step back in time and hit the dance floor! This upbeat class ce lebrates the *golden era of Israeli dance*—think classic folk steps\, jo yful melodies\, and the communal spirit that defined generations. Whether you’re reliving old favorites or discovering them for the first time\, c ome move\, sweat\, and connect through the dances that helped shape Israel i culture. No experience needed—just bring your energy and love of dance !\n\nClass is $25 per session and can be paid by cash\, check\, Venmo or Z elle. RSVP to Linda Alpert at lalpertesq@aol.com\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /01/Golden-Israeli-Dance.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3031@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T113000 DTSTAMP:20250820T152917Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/neshama-body-soul-4/ SUMMARY:Neshama Body & Soul DESCRIPTION:Neshama Body and Soul (NBS) is a full-body workout and an oppor tunity for spiritual “awakeness.” NBS combines body-weight strength ex ercise (ie: push-ups\, squats\, planks\, etc.)\, Jewish prayer and wisdom\ , and self-reflection to help you connect with you. Please note that parti cipants will get up and down from the floor throughout the session - there will be modifications offered for the movements. Please wear comfortable clothing and sneakers\, and bring water and a mat or towel.\n\nRabbi Jayme e Alpert is passionate about the connection between spirituality and physi cal activity. She is the creator of Neshama Body and Soul\, a practice tha t integrates exercise with Jewish prayer and wisdom. She has more than 20 years of experience as a congregational rabbi\, having served synagogues i n the Bay Area\, Westchester\, NY\, and Princeton\, NJ. She was ordained b y the Jewish Theological Seminary and holds master’s degrees in Jewish E ducation and Jewish Women’s Studies. She currently sits on the boards of Lilith Magazine and RUACH (Jewish movement and meditation studio). In add ition\, she is a certified life coach and fitness trainer. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /08/Neshma-Body-Soul.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3118@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T113000 DTSTAMP:20251203T212525Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/wjc-book-cafe-8/ SUMMARY:WJC Book Cafe DESCRIPTION:The Hendel Library proudly offers a year of literary delights f or you to explore new Jewish titles through the Jewish Book Council. Pop-i n to one\, any or all book club-like experiences. Each conversation is pai red with thematic edible delicacies! Open to all WJC readers!\n\nThis sess ion will focus on:\n\nHeart of a Stranger: An Unlikely Rabbi's Story of Fa ith\, Identity\, and Belonging by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl\n\nPart mem­oir\, part ser­mon col­lec­tion\, Heart of a Stranger tells the sto­ry o f Rabbi/Cantor Angela Buch­dahl. The daugh­ter of a Kore­an Bud­dhist moth­er and an Amer­i­can Jew­ish father\, Buch­dahl traces the many twists and turns she took to find her way to becom­ing the Senior Rab­b i of Cen­tral Syn­a­gogue\, one of the most promi­nent and inno­v­a ­tive Jew­ish com­mu­ni­ties in the Unit­ed States.\n\nFor each sess ion\, please RSVP to librarian@wjcenter.org\n\nSpoiler alert: you don’t have to read the book to enjoy attending! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /11/WJC-Book-Cafe.png CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3043@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T180000 DTSTAMP:20260109T181451Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/preschool-community-shabbat-10/ SUMMARY:Preschool Community Shabbat DESCRIPTION:Young children and their grown ups are invited to share in a so ng-filled and joyous welcoming of Shabbat with the WJC clergy! We’ll sin g\, dance and welcome Shabbat together. A special guest reader from the EC C staff will share a story with us. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /11/WJC-ECCShabbat.png CATEGORIES:Children,Community,Early Childhood Education,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3006@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T190000 DTSTAMP:20260109T181256Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/community-shabbat-dinner-41/ SUMMARY:Community Shabbat Dinner DESCRIPTION:The entire WJC community is invited to join us for a Shabbat di nner. $25 per adult and $15 per child with a family max of $80.\n\n\nPleas e RSVP by Monday\, June 8!\n\nRSVP HERE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/WJC-CommunityShabbatDinner.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3007@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T200000 DTSTAMP:20260109T181512Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rhythm-ruach-62/ SUMMARY:Rhythm & Ruach DESCRIPTION:Make WJC your home on Friday night. Join us this service to wel come Shabbat\, reflect on the week\, and connect with God and with each ot her. Learn new melodies and sing your old favorites\, accompanied by our v olunteer music ensemble. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024 /08/WJC-RhythmRuach.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3126@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T210000 DTSTAMP:20260109T181535Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/officer-installation-volunteer-recogni tion-reception-2/ SUMMARY:Officer Installation & Volunteer Recognition Reception DESCRIPTION:Celebrate our volunteers and leaders as we close out the progra m year! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /05/New-OfficerVolunteer-Installation.png CATEGORIES:Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3017@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T110000 DTSTAMP:20250811T140731Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/cooking-for-hope-56/ SUMMARY:Cooking for Hope DESCRIPTION:Please join members of WJC as we cook a nutritious meal for HOP E Soup Kitchen in our own homes each month. The request is for lasagna wit h meat or plant based meat\, veggies and/or dessert. Any or all is appreci ated and store bought is fine! Drop off your donation at 35 Forest Park Av e\, Larchmont and we will deliver it for you.\n\nTo RSVP or for any questi ons\, please contact sklevy8@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /12/WJC-CookingforHope.jpg CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3104@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T120000 DTSTAMP:20251204T163034Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/simple-soulful-37/ SUMMARY:Simple & Soulful DESCRIPTION:Let your spirit soar as we journey through an abbreviated Shabb at morning service. This 90-minute service includes group prayer and singi ng accompanied by instruments\, silence for personal reflection and an int eractive exploration and interpretation of the week’s Torah portion. Fre quent comments and questions encourage us to reflect on ourselves and find personal meaning in age-old prayers.\n\nWe especially welcome those with children in the 3rd grade and older to attend as a family. Join the rest o f the WJC community for Kiddush and time to schmooze. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /10/Simple-Soulful.png CATEGORIES:Community,Family,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3169@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T190000 DTSTAMP:20260206T190615Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/golden-israeli-dance-15/ SUMMARY:Golden Israeli Dance DESCRIPTION:Step back in time and hit the dance floor! This upbeat class ce lebrates the *golden era of Israeli dance*—think classic folk steps\, jo yful melodies\, and the communal spirit that defined generations. Whether you’re reliving old favorites or discovering them for the first time\, c ome move\, sweat\, and connect through the dances that helped shape Israel i culture. No experience needed—just bring your energy and love of dance !\n\nClass is $25 per session and can be paid by cash\, check\, Venmo or Z elle. RSVP to Linda Alpert at lalpertesq@aol.com\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /01/Golden-Israeli-Dance.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3170@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T190000 DTSTAMP:20260206T190648Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/golden-israeli-dance-16/ SUMMARY:Golden Israeli Dance DESCRIPTION:Step back in time and hit the dance floor! This upbeat class ce lebrates the *golden era of Israeli dance*—think classic folk steps\, jo yful melodies\, and the communal spirit that defined generations. Whether you’re reliving old favorites or discovering them for the first time\, c ome move\, sweat\, and connect through the dances that helped shape Israel i culture. No experience needed—just bring your energy and love of dance !\n\nClass is $25 per session and can be paid by cash\, check\, Venmo or Z elle. RSVP to Linda Alpert at lalpertesq@aol.com\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /01/Golden-Israeli-Dance.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3018@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T110000 DTSTAMP:20250811T140758Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/cooking-for-hope-57/ SUMMARY:Cooking for Hope DESCRIPTION:Please join members of WJC as we cook a nutritious meal for HOP E Soup Kitchen in our own homes each month. The request is for lasagna wit h meat or plant based meat\, veggies and/or dessert. Any or all is appreci ated and store bought is fine! Drop off your donation at 35 Forest Park Av e\, Larchmont and we will deliver it for you.\n\nTo RSVP or for any questi ons\, please contact sklevy8@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /12/WJC-CookingforHope.jpg CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3171@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T190000 DTSTAMP:20260206T190706Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/golden-israeli-dance-17/ SUMMARY:Golden Israeli Dance DESCRIPTION:Step back in time and hit the dance floor! This upbeat class ce lebrates the *golden era of Israeli dance*—think classic folk steps\, jo yful melodies\, and the communal spirit that defined generations. Whether you’re reliving old favorites or discovering them for the first time\, c ome move\, sweat\, and connect through the dances that helped shape Israel i culture. No experience needed—just bring your energy and love of dance !\n\nClass is $25 per session and can be paid by cash\, check\, Venmo or Z elle. RSVP to Linda Alpert at lalpertesq@aol.com\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025 /01/Golden-Israeli-Dance.png CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3019@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T110000 DTSTAMP:20250811T140828Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/cooking-for-hope-58/ SUMMARY:Cooking for Hope DESCRIPTION:Please join members of WJC as we cook a nutritious meal for HOP E Soup Kitchen in our own homes each month. The request is for lasagna wit h meat or plant based meat\, veggies and/or dessert. Any or all is appreci ated and store bought is fine! Drop off your donation at 35 Forest Park Av e\, Larchmont and we will deliver it for you.\n\nTo RSVP or for any questi ons\, please contact sklevy8@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020 /12/WJC-CookingforHope.jpg CATEGORIES:Community,Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York X-LIC-LOCATION:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20180311T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20181104T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20190310T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20191103T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20200308T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20201101T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20210314T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20211107T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20220313T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20221106T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20230312T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20231105T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20240310T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20241103T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20250309T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20251102T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260308T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR