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Film Screening: Israel Swings for Gold

Mercaz Academy 25 Country Drive, Plainview, United States

In 2021, Israel's baseball team competed in the Olympics for the first time. With no media allowed in Tokyo's Olympic Village, players recorded their own experiences which you can see in this film. Special guest appearances from Eric Holtz, Team Israel's manger during their Olympic run and director of the Israel Baseball Academy and Nate […]

Spotlight Speaker: On Being Jewish Now

Sid Jacobson JCC 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, United States

ON BEING JEWISH NOW BOOK PANEL WITH ZIBBY OWENS, AMY BLUMENFELD, BRENDA JANOWITZ, AND JANE L. ROSEN Get inspired at our thought-provoking discussion featuring four of today’s bestselling authors who have contributed to On Being Jewish Now. This intimate and hopeful collection of essays from authors and advocates delves into what it means to be […]

Light Up the Night: Chanukah Celebration

Sid Jacobson JCC 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, United States

Celebrate the Festival of Lights with us and Shevet Gefen's Israeli Scouts with activities, food, music, and lighting the menorah!

Purigefen: Purim Community Celebration

Sid Jacobson JCC 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, United States

Experience the joy of the holiday with activities, games, inflatables and music. Take part in in our costume contest, enjoy delicious hamantaschen, and celebrate like they do in Israel! In partnership with the Shevet Gefen Israeli Scouts.

Israeli Movie Night: Come Closer

Sid Jacobson JCC 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, United States

See the acclaimed 2024 Israeli film, Come Closer, winner of 4 Ophir Awards, Israel’s version of the Oscars, including Best Film! The drama follows Eden, who after her brother tragically dies, her grief spirals into obsession when she discovers his secret girlfriend. It is a haunting exploration of love and loss. The film is in […]