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

New Rochelle

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...

Find calm, clarity, and focus in this grounding and restorative workshop with certified Vedic Meditation teacher Marisa Löwenstein.
Meditative drawing is a guided practice that uses simple, repetitive drawing patterns to quiet the mind and cultivate a deeper sense of calm. As the nervous system settles and mental chatter fades, focus becomes effortless and awareness expands.
This active meditation offers an opportunity to step away from the demands of daily life and reconnect with the present moment. Using exercises from Marisa’s upcoming book, Meditative Drawing: 50 Exercises to Calm the Mind, you’ll explore a series of carefully designed techniques that encourage relaxation, clarity, and creativity.
All materials are provided, and no artistic experience is necessary. Simply follow a few easy steps and allow the process to unfold.
Space is limited. Reserve your seat today!
Admission: $25

Local Event: Meditative Drawing Workshop: Draw, Reset, Connect

Meditative Drawing Workshop: Draw, Reset, Connect

Find calm, clarity, and focus in this grounding and restorative workshop with certified Vedic Meditation teacher Marisa...

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

Artificial intelligence is changing the way we live. Are you prepared?
This
 engaging and easy-to-follow presentation will explore what AI is, how 
it’s becoming a part of everyday life, and what it means for the future.
 Learn about the exciting possibilities AI offers, the questions it 
raises, and how to approach this rapidly evolving technology with 
greater confidence.
In this informative session, you’ll discover practical ways AI can help you:
<ul><li>Find information and answers more quickly</li><li>Plan trips, organize daily tasks, and simplify everyday life</li><li>Explore new hobbies and creative pursuits</li><li>Stay informed and make more confident decisions</li><li>Save time and accomplish more with less effort</li></ul>
No technical experience is needed.
Admission: $18

Local Event: AI: Amazing Opportunities, Hidden Dangers, and What Comes Next

AI: Amazing Opportunities, Hidden Dangers, and...

Artificial intelligence is changing the way we live. Are you prepared?
This
 engaging and easy-to-follow presentation will...

AI: Amazing Opportunities, Hidden Dangers, and What Comes Next

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.
Please note that most sessions are on Thursdays, but the first session is on a Wednesday. Attend a few sessions or all!
Admission: $45 per session
<h3>Schedule</h3>
September 9: Round challah 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...

FREE AdmissionSpend 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

FREE AdmissionSpend an afternoon at the movies! This month, we’ll screen My Fair Lady, the beloved 1964 musical starring Audrey...

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
&nbsp;<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...

This series, offered by DOROT at the JCCMW, is designed for individuals to build community as they learn, discuss, and reflect on the logistical and social challenges of aging with independence.&nbsp;
You need not live alone or without family to participate in and benefit from this program. All adults ages 60+ are encouraged to join. The program is offered at no cost, thanks to the generosity of the Westchester Men’s Giving Circle, UJA Federation of New York.&nbsp;
Over the course of six weeks, DOROT’s trained facilitator and discussion group leaders will guide you through topics related to your solo aging journey, including building community, housing considerations, financial and legal matters, and more.&nbsp;
If you’re an older adult, living or feeling alone, aging without family support, or seeking meaningful connections, we welcome you!&nbsp;
DOROT Westchester is proud to offer this program in collaboration with the JCCMW.
Registration is required.
Questions about the Aging Alone Together workshop? Email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:infowestchester@dorotusa.org" target="_blank">infowestchester@dorotusa.org</a> or call (914) 485-8361.

Local Event: Aging Alone Together®

Aging Alone Together®

This series, offered by DOROT at the JCCMW, is designed for individuals to build community as they learn, discuss, and reflect...

Save the Date!
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.

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...

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

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

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Sutton Park Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation

Join Sutton Park Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation for a festive afternoon providing free school supplies, music, and food for local students. This community event features a photo booth, health and wellness information, and a dedicated Diabetes Education Table to promote healthy living for the whole family.

Local Event: Back-To-School Drive

Back-To-School Drive

Join Sutton Park Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation for a festive afternoon providing free school supplies, music, and food...

Hartley Park

We are pleased to invite you to participate in our 3rd Annual Latino Festival, a free, family-friendly celebration that brings together the diverse cultures of the Latino community in Mount Vernon, New York.
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Local Event: Latin Festival of Mount Vernon

Latin Festival of Mount Vernon

We are pleased to invite you to participate in our 3rd Annual Latino Festival, a free, family-friendly celebration that brings...

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AI: Amazing Opportunities, Hidden Dangers, and What Comes Next

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Stories That Stay With Us | On Screen: Bookends

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Aging Alone Together®

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

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