Everybody loves them, everybody wears them: Jeans are no doubt an iconic garment and they tell the legendary story of the American West. But did you know that they were made world famous by an adventurous Bavarian-Jew who combined his marvelous business sense with German ingenuity? Join German Historian Anette Isaacs, M.A. who will Zoom into the JCC, for a fascinating journey into the days of the Gold Rush and learn about Levi Strauss and his amazing life! https://operations.daxko.com/online/5217/ProgramsV2/Events.mvc/offering?guid=6e0da036-3d88-11f0-99d3-0050569243a3

Fast commemorating breaching of the walls of Jerusalem before the destruction of the Second Temple

  Join us at the JCC as we show the sensational Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra's – led by bassist John Clayton and drummer Jeff Hamilton – first performance in NYC for the first time in more than a decade. The big band of choice for artists including Diana Krall, John Pizzarelli, Samara Joy, and others, the 20-piece ensemble of top LA jazz greats reflects influences from Ellington to Gil Evans to Quincy Jones, with a sound all their own. Don’t miss the chance to hear this exuberant, hard-swinging band as they kick off Jazz in July 2025!

Molad Av: Fri; 42 minutes and 5 chalakim after 10:00

A family friendly day at Green Lakes beach. Everyone can bring their own picnic and participate in family-friend games, and swim in the lake. There is a playground at the lake for children to use.