Vashti’s Banquet
Wednesday, March 4, 12 pm
Join us for an inspiring luncheon with lively Israeli Dancing, Henna, a Tricky Tray with fabulous prizes, and learning.
Carol King, Adjunct History Professor and RJFS Social Worker, examines the historical and biblical context of Queen Vashti, illuminating how past power structures continue to shape women’s lives today.
Money raised will help support Mamatcal, an Israeli organization supporting the wives and families of reservists of the IDF. Together, let’s raise up bold women, resilience and community.
Thanks to Rockland Jewish Family Service for helping to support this event.
Members $36
Public $50
Isle of Klezbos
All-Female Klezmer Quartet
Sunday, March 8, 1 pm
Isle of Klezbos brings Yiddish musical traditions to life with loving irreverence, deep respect, and electrifying joy. Celebrating Bold Women at the JCC, this all-female klezmer quartet blends reimagined classics, original neo-folkloric tunes, and global influences into a sound hailed as “cutting-edge klezmer” and “rapturous and rollicking.” Renowned for virtuosic solos, inventive arrangements, and vibrant energy, the band delivers a performance that is at once soulful, playful, and profoundly alive. Limited seating. Advance registration required.
Members $20
Public $30
Women of the Garment District
Monday, March 9, 2 pm
The sewing machines are buzzing and the hot steamers are piping! Let’s dive into the history of the NYC Garment District from its early immigrant beginnings to the female fashion trailblazers of the 20th Century. Host Robbie Amodeo will explore the first forms of employment for women outside of the home including manufacturing, selling and design.
Members $10
Public $15
The Girl Bandits of the Warsaw Ghetto with Elizabeth Hyman
Tuesday, March 24, 11 am
Let’s revisit the tale of the Warsaw Ghetto uprising during World War II with a visit from Elizabeth Hyman, author of The Girl Bandits of the Warsaw Ghetto. The book highlights the lives of five young, Polish Jewish women who helped lead the resistance, fight the Nazi regime and aid Jews in hiding across occupied Poland and Eastern Europe.
Members $15
Public $22
Bold Women Artist of the Month: Paula Cantor
The Gallery Above at the J proudly presents the work of Paula Cantor, a bold woman whose art is rooted in identity, wonder, and connection. Drawing inspiration from her deep love of Israel and Jewish heritage, a profound bond with nature and the life around us, Cantor’s work feels both intimate and expansive. This showing offers just a glimpse— the tip of the creative iceberg—into a far more expansive body of work, inviting viewers to imagine the depth, breadth, and bold vision that continue to define her artistic journey.
A longtime leader in the Jewish women’s movement, Paula has spent decades shaping community life through board leadership, advocacy, and service. Paula presently serves on the board of the JCC of Northern New Jersey.
Paula Cantor’s work will be featured throughout the month of March.
