Arts, Books & Culture
JOIN US this November for “Arts, Books & Culture:
Celebrating Jewish Authors and Composers,”
a dynamic series highlighting the contributions of Jewish talent in literature and music. With engaging lectures, concerts, and discussions, there’s something for everyone. Come celebrate our heritage and the creative talents that have shaped it. We hope to see you there!
Why We Love Football
Guest Speaker: Author, Joe Posnanski
Honorees: Our Jewish War Veterans
Thursday, November 7 at 2PM
A moving celebration of the history of American football from the New York Times bestselling author of Why We Love Baseball. Gather for a dessert reception as we also honor our veterans.
Free to Members and Public
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Trip to The New York Philharmonic
Rouvali Leads Julia Wolfe, Strauss & Sibelius
Friday, November 8
Bus departs JCC Rockland at 9am for an 11am concert. Time for lunch in the Lincoln Center neighborhood after the performance.
$165 Members | $195 Public
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A Musical Lecture with Clint Edwards
Johann Strauss II and the Viennese Waltzes
Tuesday, November 12 at 1:30PM
Hear about the prolific career and impact of this famed Jewish composer.
$10 Member | $18 Public
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Humans of Judaism
Guest Speaker: Instagram Sensation and Author, Nikki Schreiber
Wednesday, November 13 at 6:30pm
An inspirational, visual collection of Jewish stories, curated by the editor and founder of the popular social media brand @humansofjudaism. Dessert Reception Included. Bring Your Own Drinks.
$18 Members and Public
REGISTER HERELincoln Center Comes to the J!
Featuring Leonard Bernstein Music for String Quartet
Program includes a protected Bernstein composition seldomly performed worldwide and a salute to other great Jewish composers: Gershwin, Kern and Mendelssohn. Hosted by John Perkel, Retired Boston Symphony Orchestra Librarian.
Sunday November 17 at 2PM
Musicians: Kathy Greene, New York Philharmonic ,
Basia Danilow, Met Opera Orchestra
Helen Strilec and Peter Sanders, City Ballet Orchestra
$18 Members | $25 Public
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Books & Bagels
Dwell Time: A Memoir of Art, Exile and Repair
Monday, November 18 at 11AM
Guest Speaker: Author and Art Conservator, Rosa Lowinger
In this beautiful memoir, Rosa Lowinger braids her Ashkenazi family’s history in Cuba with her personal journey, which includes her successful career as an art conservator. Bagels and coffee served.
$12 Members | $18 Public
REGISTER HEREPlease support our Jewish authors. Books will be for sale at all author events.
For more information, contact Michelle Warsoff, Program Assistant, at michellew@jccrockland.org or call 845.362.4400 x531.
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