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Through a variety of classes, workshops, programs, and forums, for everyone from young families to older adults, our programs strive to expand the knowledge and understanding of our world through a Jewish lens and shared Jewish values.
Dance School Lecture Demonstration: Raymonda
Thursday, April 18, 12:30 PM
Experience the artistry of former ABT soloist Rosanna Seravalli as she coaches Hudson Ballet Theatre dancers through variations from Marius Petipa’s Raymonda.
Nice Jewish Runners
Sunday, April 21, 8:30 AM
Lace up your running shoes and connect with fellow runners in our community! Choose a 3-mile run or a 1.5-mile walk. Everyone is invited to for coffee and schmoozing afterward!
Dinner Crew: Greca Mediterranean Kitchen
Sunday, April 21, 4:30 PM
Join us at Greca Mediterranean Kitchen in White Plains for good food and good conversation! Please purchase ticket for the special prix fixe dinner by April 19.
STEAM Ever After April Vacation Program (Monday)
Monday, April 22, 9:00 AM
Children ages 4–7 can help storybooks come to life with hands-on art and science projects based on our favorite tales. Topics include Save the Gingerbread Man, Float Your Boat, and Save the Rainforest.
Early Childhood April Vacation Program
Monday, April 22, 9:00 AM
During the April break, preschoolers are invited to join us for arts and crafts, storytime, playing in our playground, and much more in our early childhood vacation program. Spring into fun with old and new friends! Flexible scheduling allows you to register for one, two, three, four, or all five mornings/days.
Sports and Fitness Vacation Program
Monday, April 22, 9:00 AM
Our sports and fitness programs help children develop skills, coordination, and confidence while having fun and meeting new friends! Participants enjoy arts and crafts, games, and a range of sports activities.
STEAM Ever After April Vacation Program (Tuesday)
Tuesday, April 23, 9:00 AM
Children ages 4–7 can help storybooks come to life with hands-on art and science projects based on our favorite tales. Topics include Let's Go Fly, Save Rapunzel, and The Three Little Pigs.
Discovering STEAM April Vacation Program (Wednesday)
Wednesday, April 24, 9:00 AM
Children ages 4–7 will enjoy hands-on, project-based challenges designed to tap into critical thinking skills with an emphasis on innovation and creativity. Topics include Intro to Scientific Method, Chemical Reactions, and It's Logical.
Lifeguard/CPro Review
Wednesday, April 24, 4:00 PM
Join us for an abbreviated two-day lifeguarding course that briefly reviews course information and allows practice of skills and knowledge before testing.Students who successfully complete this course will receive a certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED that is valid for two years.
Intro to Robotics Vacation Program (Thursday)
Thursday, April 25, 9:00 AM
Students ages 4–7 will learn all about robots and the processes and steps essential in coding. They will be introduced to the Bee-Bots and learn about commands while completing tasks that will have increasing levels of complexity. Topics include Hour of Code Part 1, Hour of Code Part 2, and Get to Know Your Robot.
Functional Pilates Series
Thursday, April 25, 9:30 AM
Our new Functional Pilates series will include exercises developed to improve your balance, control, strength, flexibility, and overall well-being! Drop in for one or all sessions. Free for Fitness Members and JCCMW Nursery School parents!
BREATH-BODY-MIND Workshop
Thursday, April 25, 10:00 AM
Learn the techniques of the BREATH-BODY-MIND™ practice, and enhance your physical and mental well-being.
Intro to Robotics Vacation Program (Friday)
Friday, April 26, 9:00 AM
Students ages 4–7 will learn all about robots and the processes and steps essential in coding. They will be introduced to the Bee-Bots and learn about commands while completing tasks that will have increasing levels of complexity. Topics include Bee-Bot Colors, Bee-Bot Shapes, and Bee-Bot Numbers & Letters.
April Book Group: Metropolis
Friday, April 26, 1:00 PM
Join author B. A. Shapiro to discuss her latest suspense novel Metropolis, which follows a cast of unforgettable characters whose lives intersect when a harrowing accident occurs at the Metropolis Storage Warehouse in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Functional Pilates Series
Thursday, May 2, 9:30 AM
Our new Functional Pilates series will include exercises developed to improve your balance, control, strength, flexibility, and overall well-being! Drop in for one or all sessions. Free for Fitness Members and JCCMW Nursery School parents!
Adult Watercolor Workshop
Thursday, May 2, 10:00 AM
Learn basic watercolor painting skills, and craft vibrant spring-themed greeting cards in our Friedland Makerspace.
Krav Maga Self Defense Workshop
Thursday, May 2, 1:00 PM
Carry yourself with confidence and security! Krav Maga is a powerful and effective modern martial art and self-defense system developed in Israel. This course, tailored for all levels, will teach you basic Krav Maga techniques and help you develop awareness in public spaces.
Cell Phone Photography Class
Friday, May 3, 12:30 PM
Photographer Arnold Breisblatt will share his spontaneous and flexible approach to photography in our Friedland Makerspace. Using his tips and techniques, you’ll be able to capture stunning photos using just your cell phone camera.
Lunch & Learn: The Ladies of Television
Tuesday, May 7, 11:30 AM
Join us to celebrate the trailblazing women of television history and enjoy a lunch reminiscent of TV dinners!
Capturing the SPARK of Robin Williams: Film Screening & Panel Discussion
Tuesday, May 7, 7:00 PM
Join us for a special viewing of the film SPARK: Robin Williams and His Battle with Lewy Body Dementia in the Bendheim Performing Arts Center. SPARK is a 45-minute educational adaptation of the documentary Robin’s Wish. The film delves into the life of Robin Williams and his courageous battle with LBD.
Functional Pilates Series
Thursday, May 9, 9:30 AM
Our new Functional Pilates series will include exercises developed to improve your balance, control, strength, flexibility, and overall well-being! Drop in for one or all sessions. Free for Fitness Members and JCCMW Nursery School parents!
BREATH-BODY-MIND Workshop
Thursday, May 9, 10:00 AM
Learn the techniques of the BREATH-BODY-MIND™ practice, and enhance your physical and mental well-being.
Friday Night Shabbat Tots: Israel Independence Day
Friday, May 10, 3:30 PM
Play, sing and dance your way into Shabbat with the whole family!
Israel Solidarity Shabbat Dinner
Friday, May 10, 5:00 PM
Join us for wine, appetizers, and a kosher Shabbat dinner with music and conversation!
50 Shades of Torah: Judaism, Sex, and Power
Tuesday, May 14, 11:30 AM
In this lecture, we will explore the attitudes toward sexuality in Judaism and how sex has impacted the course of Jewish history.
The Best Minds: A Conversation with Jonathan Rosen
Tuesday, May 14, 7:00 PM
Join acclaimed author Jonathan Rosen for a discussion of his recent paperback issue The Best Minds: A Story of Friendship, Madness, and the Tragedy of Good Intentions, a haunting investigation of the forces that led his closest childhood friend from the heights of brilliant promise to the forensic psychiatric hospital where he resides since killing the woman he loved in 1998.
Functional Pilates Series
Thursday, May 16, 9:30 AM
Our new Functional Pilates series will include exercises developed to improve your balance, control, strength, flexibility, and overall well-being! Drop in for one or all sessions. Free for Fitness Members and JCCMW Nursery School parents!
Shabbat Tots in Nature: Israel Independence Day
Saturday, May 18, 9:30 AM
Join us for a meaningful guided Shabbat nature walk and snack at Sheldrake Environmental Center in Larchmont. Don’t miss this opportunity to bond with your family, meet new friends, and enjoy the outdoors! Admission is free.
Israeli Dancing
Sunday, May 19, 7:00 PM
Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Israeli dance with instructor Shmulik Gov-Ari!
Henry Kissinger: The Early Years
Tuesday, May 21, 11:30 AM
Henry Kissinger lived for a century and left an indelible mark on American foreign policy and history. Join speaker Aytan Adler to learn more about the pivotal events that shaped his career and enjoy light refreshments!
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All About Yom Hazikkaron and Yom Ha’atzma’ut
All you need to know about these days of commemoration.
Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Classes
Participants who successfully complete a lifeguarding course receive an American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED valid for two years.
New! BREATH-BODY-MIND Workshops
Learn the basics of the BREATH-BODY-MIND™ practice to enhance your physical and mental well-being. These techniques will turn on your body’s natural healing capacities and calm your emotions!
Upcoming Lectures at the JCCMW
Calling all lifelong learners! JCCMW is the place for thought-provoking lectures spanning history, politics, wellness, Jewish culture, sports, popular culture, and beyond. We offer light refreshments at all lectures, and a full lunch at Lunch & Learns.
Thrive at the JCCMW: Fitness, Wellness, and Community News and Programs
Your path to well-being starts at the JCCMW! Our wellness workshops, community groups, and fitness classes are designed to lift your spirits, nurture your mental clarity, and enhance your physical and emotional well-being. And starting April 1, we are thrilled to make fitness and wellness even more accessible for the members of our community who are age 65+!
Meet Your Verve Ambassador!
Meet our new Verve Ambassador Ellen Landau. She is here to meet the needs of our senior community, connecting you to other seniors and programming you may be interested in!
Upcoming Literary Events
Attention book lovers! JCCMW is your go-to destination for literary events. Come connect with fellow readers, enjoy engaging discussions with authors, and be inspired by the power of storytelling!
All About Passover (Pesach)!
Everything you need to know about the Jewish holiday of Passover.
Bring Your Hametz to the JCC!!!
Give to those in need! In the days leading up to Passover (April 1–21), bring your hametz items (food made with leavening products) to the JCCMW. All items collected will be donated to HOPE Community Services to help our food-insecure neighbors.
New! Krav Maga Self Defense Workshops
Carry yourself with confidence and security! These workshops, tailored for all levels, will teach you basic Krav Maga techniques and help you develop awareness in public spaces.
JCCMW Value of the Month: April
At the JCCMW, our programming is rooted in Jewish values, driven by a mission to strengthen community and inspire joyful lives. Each month, we focus on a key value and weave it into programs across our campus.
Community Shabbat Dinners
Join us monthly for wine, appetizers, and delicious kosher Shabbat dinners with music and conversation.
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A Multigenerational Center in Westchester
The JCC Mid-Westchester offers educational, cultural and recreational programs within and beyond our walls. Our programs are grounded in our Jewish values, and all are welcome to visit and enjoy!
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Using our Jewish values, we open our door as widely as possible to offer participants educational, social, cultural, and recreational activities to inspire joyous lives and strengthen community.
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