JCC Mid-Westchester

Bring your singing voice and meet us under the tent at the JCCMW! 
Beth Styles, award-winning composer, producer, and artist, will lead our
 annual Summer Kumzitz, an unforgettable evening of Israeli music and 
community.
Drinks and desserts will be served. We hope to see (and hear) you there!
Supported by the Friedland family.

Local Event: Summer Kumzitz: Songs of Israel

Westchester County

Scarsdale

New York

Summer Kumzitz: Songs of Israel

Bring your singing voice and meet us under the tent at the JCCMW! 
Beth Styles, award-winning composer, producer, and artist,...

Turn everyday wooden items into 
one-of-a-kind works of art! Instructor Julia Swyers will demonstrate the
 fundamentals of wood burning—including tools, techniques, design 
transfer, and lettering—and guide you in using your own designs to 
transform a natural wood cutting board and wooden cooking utensil! No 
experience is required, and all materials will be provided.
Admission: $62

Local Event: Pyrography: Beginner Techniques

Pyrography: Beginner Techniques

Turn everyday wooden items into 
one-of-a-kind works of art! Instructor Julia Swyers will demonstrate the
 fundamentals of wood...

Discover the beauty and mindfulness of ikebana, the traditional Japanese art of flower arranging! This art form offers a unique exploration of harmony, balance, and symbolism deeply rooted in Japanese aesthetics and cultural heritage. With the guidance of instructor Zahra Jlayer, you will create your own elegant floral arrangement to take home.
All materials are included, and beginners are welcome! Refreshments will be served.
Admission: $72

Local Event: Ikebana Flower Arranging

Ikebana Flower Arranging

Discover the beauty and mindfulness of ikebana, the traditional Japanese art of flower arranging! This art form offers a unique...

Adventure begins on the big screen and continues with prehistoric fun!
Join
 Manny the mammoth, Sid the loquacious sloth, and Diego the 
sabre-toothed tiger on a comical quest to reunite a human baby with his 
father in a world on the brink of an ice age!
After the screening,
 the adventure comes to life with a special interactive program with The
 Bruce Museum. Discover the real animals that inspired the movie, 
examine fossils, and become a Junior Paleontologist for the day!
Light refreshments will be served.
Plus, participants receive FREE admission to The Bruce Museum on Sunday, September 6, to explore <a href="https://brucemuseum.org/exhibitions/six-extinctions/?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=20083327415&amp;gbraid=0AAAAApZuAps92ThG9pP5sMGq9IERmnrl&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwrs7RBhDuARIsAIVfBD2cArlGlZb81NpZZrAWZRZITB0_ZHwkfVBUmmmOoamMC1zvZNAbhOYaAtvgEALw_wcB" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">The Seven Extinctions Exhibit</a>.
Cost: $36/family

Local Event: Reel Explorers Family Movie: Ice Age with The Bruce Museum

Reel Explorers Family Movie: Ice Age with The...

Adventure begins on the big screen and continues with prehistoric fun!
Join
 Manny the mammoth, Sid the loquacious sloth, and...

Reel Explorers Family Movie: Ice Age with The Bruce Museum

Admission: Free
Spend an afternoon at the movies! This month, we’ll screen My Fair Lady, the beloved 1964 musical starring Audrey Hepburn and Rex Harrison. Based on the Broadway musical and George Bernard Shaw’s Pygmalion,
 the film follows a phonetics professor who takes on the challenge of 
transforming Eliza Doolittle, a working-class flower seller, into a 
refined society lady. Featuring unforgettable songs, lavish costumes, 
and plenty of wit, My Fair Lady remains a timeless classic.
Whether you’re discovering a new favorite or revisiting a classic, our free matinees are wonderful way to relax, connect with others, and enjoy an afternoon of great storytelling.
<h3>Monthly Schedule</h3>
October 15: The Music Man November 19: West Side Story&nbsp; December 17: Hester Street January 21: A Tree Grows in Brooklyn February 18: Forest Gump March 18: Good Will Hunting April 15: Saturday Night Fever May 20: Chicago&nbsp;
Presented in partnership with the New Rochelle Public Library.

Local Event: September Movie Matinee: My Fair Lady

September Movie Matinee: My Fair Lady

Admission: Free
Spend an afternoon at the movies! This month, we’ll screen My Fair Lady, the beloved 1964 musical starring...

Admission: $55 Members: $49
This 
traditional blueprint process is easily accessible for anyone. No 
artistic skills are necessary to create one-of-a-kind botanical prints. 
This workshop class will cover the photosensitive chemistry, how to coat
 your own paper, and how to expose and develop the prints. You will 
leave with your own handmade prints and the skills to make more.
<h3>About the Instructor</h3>
Julia Swyers&nbsp;first
 learned the cyanotype process while studying photography at the School 
of Visual Arts. She started making botanical cyanotypes at home as an 
activity to do with her young daughter using commercially available 
coated paper. In her own art practice, she began coating her own paper 
and experimenting with homemade cameras using the cyanotype printing 
process. She has taught all types of learners, from elementary children 
in schools to adults in workshops.

Local Event: Intro to Cyanotype Printing

Intro to Cyanotype Printing

Admission: $55  Members: $49
This 
traditional blueprint process is easily accessible for anyone. No 
artistic skills are...

Film Screening: 7:00–8:30 PM Talkback with Writer/Actor Noam Ash and Director Mike Doyle: 8:30–9:00 PM
<a href="https://bookendsmovie.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Bookends</a>
explores the complexities of caregiving, intergenerational 
relationships, and finding purpose in life’s unexpected chapters. After a
 difficult breakup, Nate (Noam Ash) reluctantly moves into his 
grandparents’ retirement community, where he finds himself navigating 
family expectations, new relationships, and the challenges that arise as
 his Holocaust-surviving grandfather Saul (F. Murray Abraham) begins 
showing signs of cognitive decline.
Following
 the screening, stay for a special talkback with writer/actor Noam Ash 
and director Mike Doyle, who will share insights into the making of the 
film, its themes, and the creative process.
Winner of the ADL Stand Up Award, sponsored by ADL Santa Barbara/Tri-Counties, at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Bookendsmovie" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">See movie clips here.</a>
Admission: $20

Local Event: Stories That Stay With Us | On Screen: Bookends

Stories That Stay With Us | On Screen: Bookends

Film Screening: 7:00–8:30 PM  Talkback with Writer/Actor Noam Ash and Director Mike Doyle: 8:30–9:00 PM
Bookends
explores the...

Make special challahs each month with Debra Cohen, director of Jewish
 and Adult Programs. Participants will make dough from scratch, learn to
 shape and braid their loaves, and leave with ready-to-bake challahs. 
All ingredients are kosher and nut free, but contain gluten and egg.
Attend a few sessions or all!
Admission: $45 per session
<h3>Schedule</h3>
October 15: Sukkot lulav challah November 19: Thanksgiving challah December 10: Hanukkah challah January 21: Snowflake knot challah February 4: Heart-shaped challah March 4: Purim challah-tashen April 1: Spring flower challah May 13: Lag BaOmer challah June 3: Pride challah

Local Event: Challah Club

Challah Club

Make special challahs each month with Debra Cohen, director of Jewish
 and Adult Programs. Participants will make dough from...

Join us for our 3rd Annual Women’s Health Summit, a day of wellness, connection, and inspiration. Whether you join for the lunchtime keynote featuring Jenn Sherman and Lindsay Pinchuk, or spend the entire morning with us, you’ll leave with fresh ideas and practical tools for living well.
Highlights include:
<ul><li>A
 keynote conversation with Peloton instructor and midlife advocate Jenn 
Sherman, and entrepreneur, podcast host, and marketing expert Lindsay 
Pinchuk, about wellness, reinvention, and embracing every stage of life 
with confidence and joy</li><li>Interactive workshops focused on health, wellness, and personal growth (e.g., Sound Bath, Reiki, Pilates…)</li><li>Practical strategies for self-care and well-being</li><li>Meaningful connections with other women&nbsp;in our community</li><li>Insights grounded in purpose, resilience, and Jewish values</li></ul>
Featured Speakers
Jenn Sherman
Jenn Sherman is Peloton’s original cycling instructor and the founder of The Back Nine Era,
 a community dedicated to helping women embrace midlife with strength, 
intention, and joy. With her best friend, Pam Sunshine, she also 
co-creates content on Sunny + Jenn
 about friendship and midlife. Jenn has become a leading voice on 
connection, reinvention, and living fully in every chapter of life.
&nbsp;

Lindsay Pinchuk
Lindsay Pinchuk is a 7-figure exited founder, podcast host of the Top 0.5% podcast Dear FoundHer…, and marketing consultant with nearly 25 years of brand-building experience. Lindsay
 helps build businesses using simple marketing strategies and empowers 
them to stand up for their values, in business, and in life.&nbsp;

Local Event: JCCMW Women’s Health Summit: Featuring Jenn Sherman and Lindsay Pinchuk

JCCMW Women’s Health Summit: Featuring Jenn...

Join us for our 3rd Annual Women’s Health Summit, a day of wellness, connection, and inspiration. Whether you join for the...

JCCMW Women’s Health Summit: Featuring Jenn Sherman and Lindsay Pinchuk

Cheryl Riina

New York City Metropolitan Area

Bronxville-Eastchester

Rivertowns

Jeff Edwards

White Plains

Larchmont-Mamaroneck

New Rochelle

Harrison

Mount Vernon

Pelham

Port Chester

Vanda Gallery

Experience a captivating solo photography exhibition by Farnaz Farrokhi at Vanda Gallery. Join us for a special reception to celebrate this artistic exploration of presence and visual storytelling.

Local Event: Cartography Of Presence

Cartography Of Presence

Experience a captivating solo photography exhibition by Farnaz Farrokhi at Vanda Gallery. Join us for a special reception to...

The Glass House

Enjoy a summer evening exploring The Glass House at your own pace! During your&nbsp;self-guided visit&nbsp;to the campus, you will have free access to the&nbsp;Glass House, Brick House, Painting Gallery, and Sculpture Gallery.While exploring guests can enjoy a curated wine tasting courtesy of local sponsor <a href="https://craftbottlz.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Craftbottlz</a>, founded by wine industry professional Justin Miller, from 5 – 7 pm.
On view this year in the Painting Gallery&nbsp;is&nbsp;Tomashi Jackson and Robert Rauschenberg: The Catch One. Featuring newly commissioned paintings by Jackson in dialogue with works by Rauschenberg from the historic site’s permanent collection and the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation, the exhibition contributes to a global slate of 2025–26 initiatives that reexamine Rauschenberg’s legacy, honoring his expansive creativity, spirit of curiosity, and commitment to change.
In the Sculpture Gallery,&nbsp;encounter&nbsp;the large-scale works by artists including John Chamberlain, Bruce Nauman, and Frank Stella that were collected by Philip Johnson and David Whitney.
Our expert educators will be available across the site to provide information and answer questions.
Please note that all guests&nbsp;will need to exit The Glass House property by 8 PM.

Local Event: Third Thursday evening tour and wine tasting at The Glass House this Summer

Fairfield County

New Canaan

Connecticut

Third Thursday evening tour and wine tasting at...

Enjoy a summer evening exploring The Glass House at your own pace! During your self-guided visit to the campus, you will have...

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Summer Kumzitz: Songs of Israel

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7:00 PM

JCC Mid-Westchester, 999 Wilmot Rd, Scarsdale, NY

Pyrography: Beginner Techniques

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6:30 PM

JCC Mid-Westchester, 999 Wilmot Rd, Scarsdale, NY

Ikebana Flower Arranging

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7:30 PM

JCC Mid-Westchester, 999 Wilmot Rd, Scarsdale, NY

Reel Explorers Family Movie: Ice Age with The Bruce Museum

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10:00 AM

JCC Mid-Westchester, 999 Wilmot Rd, Scarsdale, NY

Reel Explorers Family Movie: Ice Age with The Bruce Museum

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10:00 AM

JCC Mid-Westchester, 999 Wilmot Rd, Scarsdale, NY

September Movie Matinee: My Fair Lady

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1:00 PM

JCC Mid-Westchester, 999 Wilmot Rd, Scarsdale, NY

Intro to Cyanotype Printing

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1:00 PM

JCC Mid-Westchester, 999 Wilmot Rd, Scarsdale, NY

Stories That Stay With Us | On Screen: Bookends

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7:00 PM

JCC Mid-Westchester, 999 Wilmot Rd, Scarsdale, NY

Challah Club

OCT

15

10:30 AM

JCC Mid-Westchester, 999 Wilmot Rd, Scarsdale, NY

JCCMW Women’s Health Summit: Featuring Jenn Sherman and Lindsay Pinchuk

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10:00 AM

JCC Mid-Westchester, 999 Wilmot Rd, Scarsdale, NY

Cartography Of Presence

Third Thursday evening tour and wine tasting at The Glass House this Summer