Adult Life
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.
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A comfortable way to meet other members and explore interests in (mostly) member-led groups.
Free to members only unless noted.
Schmooze On The News
Mondays at 12:30—2PM
For men and women who want to openly share their viewpoints on current events.
FREE. JCC Members Only.
REGISTERMen's Discussion Group
Thursday at 12:45-2:15PM
For men only to openly discuss events affecting their lives.
FREE. JCC Members Only.
REGISTERWomen's Views On The News
Thursdays at 11AM-12:30PM
Women come together for a lively discussion on events in the world.
FREE. JCC Members Only.
REGISTERKnitting, Crocheting & More
Thursdays 11AM–1PM
Bring your project and work alongside other members for guidance and conversation.
FREE. JCC Members Only.
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Tea Talks with Carole H. King Friendship Helps
A discussion about how to support a friend dealing with depression.
Wednesday, May 8 at 3PM
Free and Open to the Public
REGISTER TODAYClint Edwards Music Lectures Celebrating Benny Goodman and Duke Ellington
Clint Edwards returns for a lecture on the lives of two iconic Big Band performers.
Friday, May 15 at 11AM
$5 Members | $15 Public
REGISTER TODAYLunch & Learn Second Opinions Matter
Learn how being an active participant in one’s healthcare ultimately leads to more informed decisions and improved outcomes.
Speaker: Richard Evans, MD, Director of the Expert Surgical Second Opinion Center at Good Samaritan Hospital. Lunch served.
Wednesday, May 15 at 12PM
Free to Members Only | Registration Required
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Books & Bagels
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
Because the World is Round with Jane Saginaw
Tuesday, June 11 at 11AM
Saginaw’s memoir recounts a family trip around the world in 1970 with her mother who was wheelchair-bound from polio. Saginaw is an award-winning trial lawyer who also worked in the Environmental Protection Agency in the Clinton Administration. Saginaw will join us virtually for a discussion. Bagels served.
Member $10 | Public $15
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Insights Into Israel is a new, ongoing lecture series to raise awareness of and bring a unique perspective to the ongoing events in Israel.
Free and Open to the Public
Registration Required
For more information, contact Staci Gelb at stacig@jccrockland.org or 845 362-4400.
Tuesday May 7 at 1PM
Guest Speaker: Ari Rosenblum, Chief Executive Officer, Jewish Federation and Foundation of Rockland County
The Israeli Society: More Unified, More Fractured, and More Ready for Change Than Ever Before.
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One Day University
Winter Series I & II
EACH SERIES $36 for 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.
Winter Series II
- Monday March 4 at 10:45AM
- A Two-Hundred-Year Problem: The Environmental Effects of the Industrial Revolution
- Thursday March 7 at 2:45PM
- The Rise and Rise of the National Football League
- Monday March 11 at 10:45AM
- Psychological Effects of Money
- Thursday March 14 at 2:45PM
- Women in Comedy: A Subversive History
- Monday March 18 at 10:45AM
- What's So Great About Ballet?
- Thursday March 21 at 2:45PM
- Image and the Gerald Ford Presidency
- Monday March 25 at 10:45AM
- England's Homefront: Civilian Courage in World War II
- Thursday March 28 at 2:45PM
- Funny Hollywood: Essential Comedies From Some Like it Hot to Lady Bird
Mah Jongg, Canasta, Bridge
Mondays at 12–4PM
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 FORMOpen Bridge
Fridays at 1PM
Come join a game of bridge. Open to all levels of play.
FREE. JCC Members Only.
Poker
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 11AM
Players always needed to form games. Contact Barbara at barbaral@jccrockland.org or 845-362-4400 ext 179 to join.
Trivia
Tues. and Thurs. at 11AM-12PM
See how your knowledge can be tested during this fun-filled hour.
FREE. JCC Members Only.
REGISTERMah Jongg, Canasta and Bridge Classes
Now is your time to relax with learning a new game or improving your skills. Both daytime and evening sessions available.
Matinee at the J No Name Restaurant
To save the synagogue of the once largest Jewish community in the world from being shut down, Ben, an ultra-Orthodox Brooklyn Jew visiting Jerusalem, is sent out to be the desperately needed tenth man for the ceremonies of Pesach. Having missed his plane and been kicked off the bus in the Sinai Desert, his last hope is Adel, a grumpy Bedouin looking for his camel.
Wednesday, April 17 at 1PM
Register Online or Buy Tickets at the Door
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Whitney Museum and Meatpacking District
Wednesday, June 26
Enjoy the beautiful Whitney Museum with a guided tour of the Whitney Biennial. Time to explore nearby Little Island, Pier 57, The High Line and more in the historic Meatpacking District. Price includes round trip bus and guided tour and admission to The Whitney Museum. Lunch is on your own.
Bus departs JCC Rockland at 9AM.
Bus departs from Whitney at 4PM.
Member $125 | Public $155
REGISTERThe Sabbath Girl: A New Musical at the Penguin Rep Theatre.
May 10 at 2PM
Transportation is on your own.
Member $39 | Public $47
REGISTERBuck’s County Playhouse Presents The Last of the Red Hot Mamas
Thursday, July 11
Price includes performance and round trip bus. Lunch is on your own. Bus departs at 9AM.
Member $125 | Public $165
REGISTERThe Notebook on Broadway
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Price includes orchestra seats and transportation. Bus departs JCC at 10AM.
Member $175 | Public $225
REGISTERThe Great Gatsby on Broadway
Thursday, September 26
Price includes performance and round trip bus. Lunch is on your own. Bus departs at 10AM.
Member $195 | Public $245
REGISTERThe US Open | Save the Date | Wednesday, August 28
Live 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.
Registration Required.
Summer Social Cool Down Concert with Manny
Thursday, July 18 at 1:30-3PM
Ice Cream Served.
FREE for members only
SAVE YOUR SEATPast Concert Series
Songs By The Sukkah With Evan Kremin
Friday, September 24 2021 at 2pm
Come gather by the sukkah to hear the soothing music of NYC singer/songwriter, Evan Kremin.
Singing And Swinging To The Music With The Music Of Manny
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.
Concert & Conversation with Musicians from The New York Philharmonic
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.
The Clint Edwards Show
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.
American Songbook with Bonnie Rapp
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.
Passover Concert Featuring Israeli/American Vocalist, Ron Tal
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.
Outdoor Mother’s Day Concert
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.
Grandpa Band
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.
One on One with a JTech Genius
Schedule one hour of individualized instruction with a JTech Genius.
$30 per One-hour Session
$110 for Package of 4 Sessions
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