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Café V55: Kosher Wine Tasting

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

Learn all about kosher wine while tasting varieties you can serve at your Passover Seder! Wine will also be available for purchase. A portion of the proceeds will go towards our Israel Emergency Fund. $10 members / $20 nonmembers

Author Breakfast: Hope by Andrew Ridker

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

In this hilarious and heartfelt novel, follow the Greenspans over the course of one tumultuous year as they question, and compromise, the values that have shaped their lives. $60

Partners with the Community: The Apprentice of Buchenwald by Oren Schneider

Temple Beth Sholom 401 Roslyn Road, Roslyn Heights, NY, United States

Alexander Rosenberg was a smart and curious teenager who spoke many languages and lived a pampered life with his affluent parents in a Czechoslovakian town. When his family was captured and taken to Buchenwald, his father was gravely injured, and it was up to Alexander to use his talent to save his father’s life.

Jewish American Heritage Month Presentation

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

In celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month, you are invited to a presentation at Sid Jacobson JCC with author Brad Kolodny followed by a tour of the Long Island Jewish History Museum's exhibit, 101 Jewish Long Islanders. Brad's book, The Jews of Long Island 1705-1918, will be available for sale and to be signed following the presentation. […]

Life Lessons from the “Blue Zones”

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

Researcher and National Geographic journalist Dan Buettner identified five locations around the world – dubbed “blue zones” – that foster a lifestyle of longevity based on nine principles. Key factors include activity, outlook, connections, and diet. Registered dietitian and health supportive chef Zari Ginsburg will virtually span the globe and share how you can incorporate […]