The Chazen Center for Adult Life is alive with weekly groups to join, special events to attend and an inviting place to socialize with other members. Come explore what’s right for you. All activities require registration. Stop by the front desk or call 845.362.4400 to register.
A comfortable way to meet other members and explore interests in (mostly) member-led groups.
Free to members only unless noted.
Mondays at 12:30—2PM
For men and women who want to openly share their viewpoints on current events.
FREE. JCC Members Only.
REGISTERThursday at 12:45-2:15PM
For men only to openly discuss events affecting their lives.
FREE. JCC Members Only.
REGISTERThursdays at 11AM-12:30PM
Women come together for a lively discussion on events in the world.
FREE. JCC Members Only.
REGISTERTuesdays 10AM–12PM
Thursdays 11AM–1PM
Bring your project and work alongside other members for guidance and conversation.
FREE. JCC Members Only.
REGISTERJoin this member-led book club for conversation and friendship. The club will meet on select Tuesdays at 2pm approximately every 6 weeks. Register to receive updated information.
FREE. JCC Members Only.
Virtual lectures from top university professors on history, politics, arts, science and more. Watch the lecture at the JCC and participate in an in-person discussion or watch from home at your convenience. Series includes all EIGHT lectures.
All 8 Lectures for only $30
Available to Members Only
Enjoy a bagel and coffee while authors representing many genres and
topics visit the JCC. Read the book in advance or wait to be inspired by the author.
$10 Per
Session—Available to Members Only
Hear about the life of a man caught up in the tides of history, who witnessed and experienced the Nazi revolution in Europe, the Japanese invasion of China and the Communist victory in China in 1949.
Buy the Book
A live conversation with Yelena Lembersky, the granddaughter and author of Like a Drop of Ink in a Downpour, which was named a National Jewish Book Awards Finalist. Refreshments served.
Mondays–Fridays at 12PM–4PM
Bring your own group to play or let us help you join one. All levels are welcome.
Looking to join a game? We will help form games for playing Mah Jongg, Canasta and Bridge. Please fill out this form to get started.
SIGN OUR FORMFridays at 1PM
Come join a game of bridge. Open to all levels of play.
FREE. JCC Members Only.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays at 11AM
Players always needed to form games. Register to be on the phone list.
REGISTERTues. and Thurs. at 11AM-12PM
See how your knowledge can be tested during this fun-filled hour.
FREE. JCC Members Only.
REGISTERMonday, April 10 at 6–8:00 pm
Come learn the 2023 card with Instructor Stacy Budkofsky, and then play a few rounds of mah jongg. Open to all levels. Refreshments served.
Member $18 | Public $25
REGISTERNow is your time to relax with learning a new game or improving your skills. Both daytime and evening sessions available.
Five Wednesdays
Feb. 22–Mar. 29 at 10AM–12PM
(No Class Mar. 8)
Member $99 | Public $120
REGISTERFive Wednesdays
Feb. 22–Mar. 29 at 1–3PM
(No Class Mar. 8)
Member $99 | Public $120
REGISTER
Guest Speakers: The Clarkstown Police
Wednesday, June 7 at 11AM
Free to All
Registration Required
The Film Festival returns. This year, the films will be available in person at AMC Palisades IMAX and JCC Rockland.
April 18–May 9
The films will also be available virtually on select dates.
May 10–24
REGISTER TODAYA community-wide celebration featuring an Israeli style market, a musical performance by The Maccabeats, an author lecture live from Israel, Israeli dancing and much more for the whole family.
Sunday, April 30 at 11AM–3PM
Free to All
Pre-registration requested.
Success in the world of comedy doesn’t come easily. Meet Jen Spyra, former writer for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and author of Big Time Stories.
Thursday, March 2 at 7PM
Member $25 | Public $30
REGISTER TODAYHonor the tragic heroine of Purim as we gather with music, belly dancing and Mediterranean food while raising awareness for domestic violence. Guest Speaker: Phyllis B. Frank, Center for Safety and Change
Wednesday, March 8 at 12PM
$36 per Person
REGISTER TODAYSponsored by JCC Rockland, Jewish Family Services, National Council of Jewish Women and Hadassah.
Emmy-award winning journalist, author and professor, Jen Maxfield, revisits ten unforgettable news stories in her book, More After The Break.
Tuesday, March 14 at 11AM
Member $10 | Public $15
REGISTER TODAYCome hear the courageous, untold stories of women who carried out acts of defiance during Nazi occupation with Carol King, Adjunct History Instructor.
Tuesday, March 21 at 3PM
Free for Everyone
REGISTER TODAYSponsored by JCC Rockland and Jewish Family Services
Our tribute to Bold Women comes to a celebratory close with Cabaret Performer, Nancy Feldman and Pianist, Cheryl Woertz.
Thursday, March 30 at 2PM
Free to JCC Members | Public $10
REGISTER TODAYRegister for all events by calling the JCC at 845.362.4400. For more information, contact Staci Gelb at stacig@gmail.com.
Friday, June 9
Be among the first to experience a concert in the NEW David Geffen Hall, with outstanding acoustics and wrap-around style reflecting the best of European concert halls. Enjoy time for lunch on your own in the beautiful neighborhood surrounding Lincoln Center. Bus departs from the JCC at 9am for an 11am performance. Bus departs Lincoln Center at 3:30pm. Apres-Concert Q & A held the following week at the JCC with violist Kathy Greene for ticket holders only.
Bus Departs JCC 9:30am
Member $135 | Public $160
Includes a Q&A Reception with violist Kathy Greene at JCC on June 15 at 2 PM
RegisterWednesday, March 22 2023
Winner of four Tony Awards, see the musical about one of the greatest entertainers of all time.
Price includes orchestra seats and round trip bus. Lunch on your own. Bus departs at 9:30am from JCC.
Member $189 | Public $239
REGISTERWednesday, May 17 2023
Price includes orchestra seats and round trip bus. Lunch on your own. Bus departs at 9:30am from JCC.
Member $199 | Public $249
REGISTERWednesday, July 12 2023
Price includes Orchestra seats and round trip bus. Lunch is on your own. Bus departs at 9:30AM from JCC.
Member $199 | Public $249
REGISTERWednesday, August 16 2023
Price includes Orchestra seats and round trip bus. Lunch is on your own. Bus departs at 9:30AM from JCC.
Member $199 | Public $249
REGISTERLive Music At The J Featuring piano music, jazz, pop hits from the 50’s on up and much more. Relax outdoors during warm weather or come indoors to enjoy music and dancing with your friends.
Free to Members Only.
Registration Required.
Tuesday, June 13th at 3PM
FREE for members only.
SAVE YOUR SEATKathy Greene shares insights of the NY Philharmonic. Refreshments served.
Thursday, June 15th at 2PM
$10 for members only | Free for Travel with the J Philharmonic Ticket Holders.
SAVE YOUR SEATFriday, September 24 2021 at 2pm
Come gather by the sukkah to hear the soothing music of NYC singer/songwriter, Evan Kremin.
Thursday, October 21 2021 at 2pm
Manny returns to the JCC to bring you some favorite hits of the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s while performing on the conga drums. Manny’s music has a Latin beat with a lot of groove that will have you singing and swinging to the music.
Tuesday, November 9 2021 at 3:15pm
An intimate string concert with Violist and Chair, Katherine Greene, and Violinist, Anna Rabinova, of the New York Philharmonic. The musicians will perform and share stories of the classical music industry.
Wednesday, Jan 26 at 2pm
Winner of the 2019 Broadway World Award for Best Independent Album Release, Clint Edwards brings you a program of light classical, jazz and Broadway in his solo piano concert. An accomplished pianist and composer, his pieces have premiered in Carnegie Hall and Alice Tully Hall.
Wednesday, March 2nd at 2PM
Broadway performer Bonnie Rapp will entertain us with her beautiful voice as she transports us back in time with The American Songbook. Live at the JCC.
Tuesday, April 12 at 3pm
Israeli/American performer, Ron Tal who performed in Yiddish Fiddler on the Roof, will perform a concert to welcome in Passover.
Thursday May 5th at 3pm
We celebrated all the women in our lives with a guitarist playing the soft sounds of The Beatles, Carole King, James Taylor and more.
Wednesday, June 1 at 3pm
These Grandpas from the JCC were kids growing up at the dawn of Rock & Roll and now love keeping old time rock and roll, blues, country and western standards, and folk alive. Come out and share the joy of music with these fun-loving musicians.
Come to the JTech Lounge and work with a JTech Genius. No appointments necessary.
Free to Members Only
Schedule one hour of individualized instruction with a JTech Genius.
$30/session for Members Only
Tech-savvy adults needed to help members in the JTech Lounge.
For more information, contact Staci Gelb at stacig@jccrockland.org or 845.362.4400 x531.