JCC of Schenectady

Are you a local artist? We are offering free space for creative people to sell their art at the first Outdoor Art Exhibit at the J, on August 8th, from 2 to 5 PM. Please call Judy at 518.377.8803 for details.

Celebrating Women Scientists @ SJCC Film Festival -This Weekend! The Hedy Lamarr Story. We will send you a link for you to watch the film anytime this weekend, at the convenience of your home, and a zoom link to chat with the film director, Alexandra Dean, about the film. Please click the following link for more details. http://www.schenectadyjcc.org/events/jewish-film-festival/

There are still two spots for Tuesday's watercolor class. If you can't make it, check out additional dates. For more info: http://www.schenectadyjcc.org/main/drawing-painting-classes/

We are delighted to start camp on Monday. Check out this Throwback Thursday post with JCC Camp Committee Minutes from 1967 we found in our archives!

Tye-dye day at Kid’s Time

Please register soon, to ensure you get your materials on time! Shabbat Shalom!

The link for this special award-winning comedy-drama is now available! The film can be watched anytime until midnight, Sunday. The discussion with Jane Ginsburg will be on Sunday from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Call the JCC or visit our website to purchase tickets. http://www.schenectadyjcc.org/events/jewish-film-festival/

Watercolors Class is back! The class is limited to 12 people. Don't miss out! Call the JCC or visit our website for more details. http://www.schenectadyjcc.org/main/drawing-painting-classes/

In "My Polish Honeymoon," Anna and Adam, a young Parisian couple with Jewish origins, are about to travel to Poland for the first time. This film, which opens as a light romantic comedy, transforms quickly into a richly complex journey of self-discovery. To purchase tickets to the film and discussion with Jane Ginsburg, or for more information, call the J or visit our website. https://youtu.be/kRLESGM0hC0

JCC staff, sharing the light!

An Update From David Posner, JCC CEO

Happy First day of Hanukkah from the JCC Board and Staff!

A Message from Schenectady JCC Campus Director Andrew Katz (October 29, 2020)

A Message from Schenectady JCC Campus Director Andrew Katz (December 10, 2020)

Next Cultural Program: Still traveling. This time we will virtually visit Astonishing Amsterdam. Four Mondays, November 2-23, from 2:00 to 3:15 P.M. Join us for the full series or for single visits - whatever works best for you! For more details and for tickets, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/still-traveling-astonishing-am

Please support our cookbook fundraiser. There’s recipes from many of our ECE teachers as well as some of our ECE parents! I just purchased mine and am looking forward to trying Christine Filipelli’s One Dish Baked Chicken!Matthew V Filippelli

What a great cookbook

Registrations for the film BIG SONIA are now open. http://www.schenectadyjcc.org/events/jewish-film-festival/ https://youtu.be/xe1Mq_en-XY

Upcoming Program: Tomorrow, Tuesday, October 27, 8:00 PM Nancy Grace, Don’t be a Victim: Fighting Back against America’s Crime Wave Click here for details https://www.showclix.com//nancy-grace-don-/tag/schenectady

A Message from Schenectady JCC Campus Director Andrew Katz (October 22, 2020)

Tonight! Judy Gold talks about her book https://www.showclix.com//judy-gold-yes-i-/tag/schenectady

TOP STORIES Schenectady Center lists ‘The Spy Behind Home Plate’ and discussion led by Aviva Kempner, film director https://jewishworldnews.org/schenectady-center-lists-the-s/

This weekend! With discussion led by Film Director, Aviva Kempner on Sunday, October 25, 7:30 PM http://www.schenectadyjcc.org/events/jewish-film-festival/

Next weekend: Don't miss this great film and discussion opportunity with Film Director Aviva Kempner. Find more information and buy tickets today at: http://www.schenectadyjcc.org/events/jewish-film-festival/ https://youtu.be/O_rQixY-sQI

Shabbat Shalom! We wish you a good and peaceful weekend! If you are looking for a meaningful program for this weekend, you are welcome, this Sunday, October 18 at 3:00 p.m to a conversation with Joseph Gitler, founder of Leket Israel, a one-man volunteer operation to respond to the growing hunger and poverty in Israel while addressing significant food waste in the food industry. https://us02web.zoom.us//tZcpd-ippz8pGdWiiUCY0gvt8y9BX12ky The program is hosted by Congregation Agudat Achim.