JCC Harlem

TODAY at 4:30 pm: Come celebrate Israel’s Independence Day at a communal party for Israeli-Americans, to be held in-person. There will be arts and crafts workshops, Krav Maga, folk dancing, and a special Israel-themed Kabbalat Shabbat for families, with our very own Shira Averbuch. The celebration will take place in the open air of the JCC Harlem parking lot, adhering to New York State safety guidelines. Registration is required: bit.ly/3ahNuqG

Ramadan Mubarak to our Muslim community members, friends, and neighbors!

3 pm tomorrow: Join local leaders as we gather our community online in support of Democracy. Featuring U.S. Reps Jerrold Nadler and Mondaire Jones, and music by Mandy Patinkin, Tony Perry, Neshama Carlebach + Reverend Milton Vann, and Cantor and Natasha J. Hirschhorn + Friends. RSVP: http://bit.ly/3bjMZ0s

Today we witnessed the shameful result of weeks, months, years of stoking hatred and violence towards our cherished American democratic system. Our eyes cannot accept what, in the words of President-elect Biden, was an "assault on the most sacred of American undertakings: the doing of the people's business." At JCC Harlem, we abhor the violence in the streets of Washington and condemn the hate speech that led to riots and insurrection. We pray for the safety of our leaders ca...ught in the fray, and trust we will find a way through this moment together. https://www.nytimes.com//biden-calls-on-trump-to-go-on-nat

Our toy drive for Taft Houses has been extended! This holiday season, help give back to our community. Drop off new children’s toys and games at JCC Harlem on Monday and Tuesday between 10 am4 pm and Wednesday between 10 am1 pm.

Consider our early childhood separation program for 2 + 3 year olds your child's first opportunity to independently participate in creating community. To learn more and register for the upcoming season, visit jccharlem.org/harlem-sprouts.

From our friends at LiveOnNY: 2020 has been a year filled with far too much darkness. At the same time, we’ve seen darkness and despair turned back by heroes determined to bring light. As we battle the December darkness by kindling our Chanukah candles and sharing gifts to celebrate the miracle of light, let’s chase away darkness all year round by bringing the light of #organdonation and giving the gift of life.

The JCC strongly condemns the burning and destruction of Black Lives Matter signs at the Asbury United Methodist Church and Metropolitan African Methodist Episc...opal Church in Washington, DC this weekend. White supremacist groups must not be allowed to flourish in this country. We thank all first responders and will heed the words of DC mayor Muriel Bowser, who stated yesterday, "We will continue to stand together strong and United to Love." See more