JCC of Syracuse

  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

Join the JCC for even more Zentangle! Explore this method of destressing while making a beautiful piece of art. No artistic experience necessary. All ages welcome.

  Love a mystery? Then be sure to join us for the Mystery Book Club which explores classic who-dun-its, thrillers and everything in between. This book club meets the first Wednesday of the month, 12:45 - 1:45 pm. January: A Botanist’s Guide to Parties and Poisons, by Kate Khavari February: Sharp Objects, by Gillian Flynn March: Rebecca, by Daphne du Maurier April: The Midnight Feast, by Lucy Foley

Grab your needles or hook and come to the JCC for a day of knitting and crocheting scarves for the local unhoused population. Can’t join us for the whole event? Don’t worry! Feel free to drop in with an already started project or bring a scarf back once completed. This community event is hosted in collaboration with Temple Adath. The JCC will start taking donations December 14. Both the JCC and Temple Adath will be taking yarn donations for this event.

Join the JCC as we honor Holocaust Remembrance Day. 'Where is Anne Frank?' follows the journey of Kitty, the imaginary friend to whom Anne Frank dedicated her diary. A fiery teenager, Kitty wakes up in the near future in Anne Frank's house in Amsterdam and embarks on a journey to find Anne, who she believes is still alive, in today's Europe. While the young girl is shocked by the modern world, she also comes across Anne's legacy. (1 hr 39 min. Appropriate for ages 9+)

  Join the JCC as we honor Holocaust Remembrance Day. In Reckonings, the Award-winning filmmaker Roberta Grossman reveals the untold story of the intense negotiations between Jewish and German leaders that led to the 1952 Luxembourg Agreement. Charged with negotiating reparations for the largest mass genocide in history at a time when Holocaust survivors urgently needed help, they met in a hidden castle near The Hague under the constant threat of violence. Grossman’s riveting documentary brings to life the fraught meetings that led to the official acknowledgement of the genocide and the proposal seen as the first step towards healing. (1 hr 14 min)