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      Eileen M. Angelini, Ph.D. will be presenting on The Vel d'Hiv Round-Up. Learn about the detailed planning by the Vichy Government behind the round-up and detainment of more than 13,000 French Jews in 1942 and how the French government and people have since dealt with the pain and shame of this traumatic event.

  Join the JCC for a live-streamed event from the 92nd Y with spirits expert and author Noah Rothbaum alongside Rabbi David Ingber, with special guests Max Shapira and Kate Latts of Heaven Hill Brands, for a fascinating evening uncovering the Jewish legacy within America’s whiskey story. In his latest book, The Whiskey Bible, Rothbaum traces the global history of whiskey while shining light on a little-known chapter: the pivotal role of Jewish immigrants in bringing whiskey to America. From bootleggers and distillers to visionaries who built enduring brands, Jewish entrepreneurs have woven resilience, ingenuity, and identity into the very fabric of this iconic spirit. Together with the Shapira family, leaders of one of America’s most storied, family-run distilleries, this conversation will explore the intertwined narratives of tradition, adaptation, and entrepreneurship that continue to shape both whiskey and Jewish-American identity. Guided by Rabbi Ingber, the discussion will weave history, culture, and spirituality into a spirited and thought-provoking dialogue.

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

the JCC's Early Childhood Development Program Parent Committee is hosting their annual Shopping Night. Join us for a night of shopping to benefit the Jerome & Phyllis Charney Early Childhood Development Program and get all your holiday shopping done in one place. Many local vendors will be on site showcasing their products in time for the Holiday season.

Join Cantor Jaffe and others with your percussion instruments and/or voice as we make music together.

In preparation for Hanukkah, join us for this exciting hands-on workshop at the Everson Museum to create a unique ceramic menorah or dreidel out of clay, with the option to decorate with colorful glazes and have baked in a kiln! This workshop will be led by the talented folks from the Everson. Children are welcome and encouraged! The activity is included in admission to the museum. Admission (for non-member adults) is $17, member admission is $10, and admission for kids under 12 is $5 (kids under 3 enter free). *Attendees can take their piece home with them at the time of the workshop, or you have the option to decorate/paint your piece and have it baked in a kiln. If you want your piece to be baked in the Kiln, you can arrange for your piece to be picked up at a later date. 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

A fun family and simultaneous tween Hanukkah program ending in a combined glow dance party!

Join the CBS-CS Sisterhood to see the acclaimed musical Guys and Dolls at the Redhouse Arts Center on December 7th. The show will begin at 2pm. Tickets are $60 for Sisterhood members and $65 for non-Sisterhood members.

Board Meeting of the Rabbi Jacob H. Epstein School of Jewish Studies

Join Rabbi Emanuel and Rabbi Saks as they share stories and photos from their recent trip to Morocco.

  Join us for an Adult Hanukkah party with cocktails and mocktails and gourmet latkes!     Latkes-and-Vodka.png  

The community is invited to the CBS-CS social hall to light the Hanukkah candles together and enjoy a delicious meal. At 7 pm, the Glow Party will shift to an all-ages rave with blacklights, glow sticks, and dance music! The CBS-CS Hanukkah Glow party will wrap up at 8 pm, but the bright memories made will last much longer