Name: October 7th Commemoration with Nova Festival Survivor Rita Yadid
Start: 2026-10-06T19:00:00-04:00
Location: SYJCC

SYJCC

Join the Suffolk Y JCC for an October 7th Commemoration featuring Rita Yadid, a survivor of the Nova Festival. The evening will include a screening of the documentary film Rita, which captures Rita’s story of the horrors and healing since October 7, 2023. A Q&amp;A with Rita Yadid will follow the screening.
When: Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. Where: Suffolk Y JCC, 74 Hauppauge Road, Commack, NY Fee: $18
Registration: <a href="https://app.amilia.com/store/en/suffolf-y-jcc/api/Activity/Detail?activityId=k1j8KDY&amp;date=2026-10-06&amp;view=month&amp;scrollToCalendar=false" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://app.amilia.com/store/en/suffolf-y-jcc/api/Activity/Detail?activityId=k1j8KDY&amp;date=2026-10-06&amp;view=month&amp;scrollToCalendar=false</a>

Local Event: October 7th Commemoration with Nova Festival Survivor Rita Yadid

Suffolk County

Kepherd Daniel

New York City Metropolitan Area

Commack

New York

October 7th Commemoration with Nova Festival...

Join the Suffolk Y JCC for an October 7th Commemoration featuring Rita Yadid, a survivor of the Nova Festival. The evening will...

October 7th Commemoration with Nova Festival Survivor Rita Yadid

Celebrate Sukkot the Suffolk Y JCC way with an evening of music, family fun, and community at the Family Shabbat Picnic on Friday, September 25, 2026, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.
Families are invited to gather for a special Shabbat evening celebrating the holiday of Sukkot. Help decorate the JCC’s Sukkah, create a festive holiday craft, and be among the first families to enjoy this special space.
The evening will feature music and dancing with Suffolk Y JCC’s own Gayle Gitlitz. Families are encouraged to pack a picnic, bring a sweet treat to share, and settle in with lawn chairs and blankets for an unforgettable Shabbat evening together.
The event is free and open to the community. Parents and guardians are responsible for supervising their children throughout the event.
Event Details:
Date: Friday, September 25, 2026 Time: 5:00–6:30 p.m. Location: Suffolk Y JCC, 74 Hauppauge Road, Commack, NY Cost: Free and open to the community
Registration: <a href="https://app.amilia.com/store/en/suffolf-y-jcc/api/Activity/Detail?activityId=yP0qYXX" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://app.amilia.com/store/en/suffolf-y-jcc/api/Activity/Detail?activityId=yP0qYXX</a>
For more information, contact Charlene at 631-462-9800, ext. 112, or <a href="mailto:cschermer@syjcc.org">cschermer@syjcc.org</a>.

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VERVE 55+ is celebrating the fall harvest with an evening of music, dancing, food and fun at the Suffolk Y JCC’s Sukkah.
Guests are invited to bring their friends, meet new people and enjoy an Asian Grand Banquet catered by Wing Wan Kosher Chinese &amp; Japanese Restaurant, with vegetarian options available. A Single Mingle begins at 6:30 p.m. for those looking to connect and meet new people before the celebration begins.
In case of inclement weather, the celebration will move indoors.
Event Details:
<ul><li>Date: Thursday, October 1, 2026</li><li>Time: 7:00–9:00 p.m.</li><li>Single Mingle: 6:30 p.m.</li><li>Location: Suffolk Y JCC, 74 Hauppauge Rd., Commack, NY</li><li>Fee: $48</li><li>Member Discounted Fee: $38</li><li>Caterer: Wing Wan Kosher Chinese &amp; Japanese Restaurant</li><li>Vegetarian options: Available</li></ul>
To register: <a href="https://app.amilia.com/store/en/suffolf-y-jcc/api/Activity/Detail?activityId=bz85nzw&amp;date=2026-10-01&amp;view=month&amp;scrollToCalendar=false" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://app.amilia.com/store/en/suffolf-y-jcc/api/Activity/Detail?activityId=bz85nzw&amp;date=2026-10-01&amp;view=month&amp;scrollToCalendar=false</a>
Questions? Nicole Schwartzberg at 631-462-9800 ext. 122 or <a href="mailto:nschwartzberg@syjcc.org">nschwartzberg@syjcc.org</a>

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