Temple Adath Yeshurun’s First Annual Chesed Celebration. Join us for an evening dedicated to honoring compassion, service, and the individuals who help shape the heart of our community. This year we are recognizing Ben Gnacik, Diane Kuppermann, and Dr. Jaclyn Sisskind. Registration is required by Tuesday, February 3
Whether you are already a writer or newly exploring writing, you won't want to miss the JCC's Writer's Workshop Day. Select which genre you'd like to explore for the day and then learn from a highly lauded local author. Space is limited to 12 people per genre. Lunch included in registration. Memoir: Learn from Dr. Mary Jumbelic, published memoirist of two award-winning books Here, Where Death Delights (2023) and Speak Her Name (2025). In this workshop, learn the processes used by an award-winning author with structured exercises to help frame your own story. Poetry: Onondaga County Poet Laureate, Georgia Popoff will guide you through three phases: 1) Active writing: Several writing prompts will be provided for writing in the moment; 2) Identifying elements to craft effective poems and some key revision strategies leading to that outcome; 3) Sharing of work created in workshop. All levels & ages welcome Short Story: Learn successful methods of "creating your clay" from writer and editor Chris DelGuercio. You will use a variety of these methods to navigate the early construction of a draft for a short fictional piece. These methods include: automatic/subconscious writing, brainstorming, collaboration, sharing, and peer/instructor critique.
Give As One Federation Fundraiser 2/8/26 11am-1pm at STOCS Private Event
Syracuse Jewish tweens grades 5-8 are invited to bake Hamantaschen to take home and enjoy lunch as we get ready for Purim!
Private event for Derech Manhigut participants
Madrich Training This is a closed event
Bring your craft supplies and create in the company of friends. Light refreshments provided.
RSVP is required A local artist will work with our students on creating a Heirloom Challah Cover. Community Members are welcome to join (space limited)- RSVP to schs.syracuse@gmail.com by 2/1/26 RSVP is REQUIRED
