Travel with the J

Embark on unforgettable adventures with JCC Rockland! Whether you’re a culture enthusiast, theater lover, or history buff, our carefully curated trips offer something for everyone. Enjoy Broadway performances, museum exhibits, concerts, and more, all while connecting with fellow travelers who share your passions. Each journey is fully chaperoned by our experienced Adult Life Director, Barbara Lerche, ensuring a seamless and enriching experience. With convenient transportation and unique destinations, Travel with the J combines fun, exploration, and community in every outing.

Trips

Mama Mia on Broadway

Wednesday, November 12
The smash hit musical featuring the sounds of ABBA returns to Broadway. Price includes orchestra seats and round trip bus. Lunch is on your own. Bus departs at 10 am.
Members $179
Public $229

New York Philharmonic | Tchaikovsky’s Fifth & Korngold

Friday, October 24

Join fellow music lovers for a moving program with the New York Philharmonic—Tchaikovsky’s dramatic Fifth Symphony, Korngold’s lush Violin Concerto played by Frank Huang, and a lively Venezuelan piece led by Diego Matheuz. Share the music—and the journey—together! Time for lunch in the Lincoln Center neighborhood before the 2 pm performance. Bus departs JCC Rockland at 10 am and returns after the concert.
Members $185
Public $235

Guggenheim Museum
Rashid Johnson: A Poem for Deep Thinkers

Friday, November 7

Enjoy a docent-led tour exploring the diverse body of work of artist Rashid Johnson. This major solo exhibition highlights Johnson’s role as a scholar of art history, a mediator of Black popular culture, and as a creative force in contemporary art. Almost 90 works—from black-soap paintings and spray-painted text works to large-scale sculptures, film, and video—fill the museum’s rotunda. Bus departs from JCC Rockland at 9:00 am. After the tour, take time to further explore the museum, enjoy lunch on your own or stroll along Fifth Avenue. Bus departs from Guggenheim at 3:00 pm.
Members $135
Public $185

Yogi Berra Museum and Learning Center

Wednesday, December 3

Enjoy a docent-led tour of a museum dedicated to the winningest player in baseball history. The permanent and rotating exhibitions tell the unique story of Yogi Berra, while exploring history, culture, science and society within the larger context of baseball and sports. The museum is located on the campus of Montclair State University. There will be time for lunch after exploring the museum. Price includes round trip bus, admission to museum and guided tour. Lunch is on your own. Bus departs from JCC Rockland at 11:15 am.
Members $85
Public $120

Chess on Broadway

Wednesday, March 11

Don’t miss the chance to see Chess, the iconic musical where power and passion collide during America vs. Russia at the World Chess championship. Starring the incredible Lea Michele. Price includes orchestra seats and round trip bus transportation. Lunch is on your own. We’ll depart the JCC around 10am.
Members $239
Public $289