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Join us at the JCC for fun-filled afternoons (and one night) of tabletop games, cards and puzzles.

Join the JCC for a screening of Everything's Kosher followed by a Q&A with the director, Adam Fried. A divorced, Jewish father from Chicago, finds himself living in Germany to be with his only daughter. He decides to open up a Jewish Deli in a small town known for Antisemitism and was a beehive of Nazi activity during WW2. What could go wrong???

Start of month of Adar on the Hebrew calendar

Start of month of Adar on the Hebrew calendar

Shabbat before Rosh Chodesh Adar

Join Next Gen CNY and the Jewish Community Center of Syracuse to make mishloach manot (purim baskets) for local senior citizens. Mishloach manot are gifts of fruits, drinks and treats for friends, family, colleagues and community members. The act of giving mishloach manot is a mitzvah, or good deed, that is meant to ensure everyone has enough food for the Purim feast. Bring yourself, a friend, a colleague or your family! This is a kid-friendly event and all are welcome! This event is FREE (all materials will be provided). *Next Gen CNY is subsidized by the Jewish Federation of CNY and hosts Shabbat dinners, community events, holiday celebrations & more for young adults 21+ in the Jewish community of CNY.

Biblical women have often been overlooked or marginalized by our religious traditions. However, when we revisit them with fresh eyes, we discover that they can enrich our spiritual lives and self-identities. This talk will look at a handful of biblical women, considering their depiction in Judaism, Christianity, and Western culture, and introducing modern perspectives on these biblical women. We will emphasize using an imaginative interpretation style that brings our questions and concerns to the forefront, and ultimately invites us to befriend these women as our spiritual older sisters, friends, and role models. Presented by Erica Olson-Bang, Ph.D.

Love a mystery? Then we have the book club for you! Delve into classic who-dun-its, new thrillers and everything in between. This group meets the First Wednesday of the month, 12:45-1:45 pm. March: The God of the Woods, by Liz Moore April: Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie, by Alan Bradley