A Heartfelt Account of Survival and Resilience Join us at the JCC as we welcome second-generation Holocaust survivor, Einya Aaron, to share the harrowing experiences of her parents during one of history's darkest periods. Their stories, filled with unimaginable hardships and remarkable resilience, provide a poignant reminder of the atrocities of the Holocaust and the enduring strength of the human spirit. She begins by introducing herself and explaining her motivation for sharing her parents' stories. As the daughter of Holocaust survivors, she feels a profound sense of responsibility to keep their memories alive and to educate future generations about the horrors they endured. Her parents' experiences, she emphasizes, were not just historical accounts, but deeply personal narratives that shaped their lives and those of their descendants. In summary, her parents were born in Poland. Her father was initially moved to a ghetto and then worked in 11 forced-labor camps, eventually escaping on the way to a concentration camp. Her mother spent the war in a ghetto and later in a work camp. Their families, except for her father’s sister, all perished in the Holocaust. Her parents met after the war in a displaced persons camp and eventually moved to Israel, […]

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. Visit jccsyr.org/book-clubs to see the monthly book selection.

Join Ken Frieden, the B.G. Rudolph Professor of Judaic Studies at Syracuse University, as he provides an intimate account of the chess world. In high school, Professor Frieden frequently played chess tournaments in New York City and received an expert rating (2166). After he left home to study at Yale University, he gave up competitive chess for decades and concentrated on literature and philosophy. Now—after publishing numerous articles and books about literature—he is combining literary expertise with a renewed passion for chess, Frieden will analyze literary works by Vladimir Nabokov, Stefan Zweig, and Sally Rooney, as well as the popular Netflix series The Queen’s Gambit (based on a novel by Walter Tevis). 1-hour lecture will be followed by open play.

A day of golf, sun & fun! All proceeds from the Menorah Park Open support Menorah Park of CNY and its residents.

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Join us for a special summer potluck as a part of Learning Together With Our Neighbors. The event will be held at CBS-CS and is in collaboration with All Saints Church, Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ, CNY Rise Center, Pebble Hill Presbyterian Church, Plymouth Congregational Church, and St. Lucy's Church. Register to bring a dish here: https://www.perfectpotluck.com/meals.php?

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Join us at the JCC as we show the 92nd Street Live’s previously recorded conversation between President Bill Clinton and James Patterson about their political thriller, The First Gentleman — a propulsive, white-knuckle ride through the West Wing, the media, and the American psyche. Clinton and Patterson pull back the curtain on their one-of-a-kind writing partnership, their process, and the real-life stories that inspired the novel.

Next Gen CNY & PJ Library invite you to join us for a music class featuring Bluebird Music Together followed by a PJ Library story and snack time

New board orientation and full board board mini-retreat

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Join Next Gen CNY and Temple Adath Yeshurun for a Young Family Shabbat dinner under the summer sky! Fun (and short!) campfire style Shabbat service followed by a delicious taco bar dinner! Come by yourself, bring a friend or bring your family/little ones. All ages are welcome. Registration required. When: Friday, August 29, 2025 | 5:30pm - 7:30pm Where:  Temple Adath Yeshurun450 Kimber Rd, Syracuse, NY 13224 Cost: $5pp or $20 for a family        

Join Congregation Beth Sholom-Chevra Shas for a "Back to Shul" BBQ featuring great (and Kosher!) grilling, desserts, games, and more. This is a chance for everyone to see familiar faces, meet some new ones, and gear up for the end of summer and a new year at shul. A suggested donation of $12 per member/ $15 per non-member (family cap $36 member/ $40 non-member) is appreciated. RSVP is required!

Love a mystery? Then be sure to join us for the Mystery Book Club which explores classic who-dun-its, new thrillers and everything in between. This book club meets the first Wednesday of the month, 12:45 - 1:45 pm. September: A Death of No Importance, Mariah Fredericks October: Mistress of the Art of Death by Ariana Franklin November: A Study in Scarlet by Sir Author Conan Doyle December: Select Short Stories from Eight Very Bad Nights: A Collection of Hanukkah Noir