The Karen Kolodny Center: Jewish Programs

Jewish Culture, Heritage, and Diversity

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Jewish Culture and Values

The Karen Kolodny Center brings together people of all ages and backgrounds to connect, learn, and engage in a variety of community programs, including holiday celebrations, Jewish-themed workshops, and cultural events that allow visitors to deepen their understanding and appreciation of Judaism.

One of our core values is collaboration, which is why we partner with various agencies and organizations to create meaningful Jewish programs. Through these collaborations, we aim to expand our knowledge and understanding of the world around us, through a Jewish lens and shared Jewish values.

We invite you to join us in our pursuit of learning, growth, and community engagement. Our programs are designed to be accessible and engaging for everyone, regardless of knowledge or experience.

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Upcoming Jewish Events

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The Karen Kolodny Center of the JCCMW offers Jewish programming for people of all ages and backgrounds. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Nice Jewish Runners

Sunday, September 15, 8:30 AM
Lace up your running shoes and connect with fellow runners in our community! Participants choose a 3-mile run or a 1.5-mile walk. Everyone is invited to join us for coffee and schmoozing afterward!

Conversational Hebrew 1

Monday, September 16, 6:00 PM
In Conversational Hebrew 1, we will focus on vocabulary and sentence structure to help learners gain confidence in speaking and understanding modern Hebrew.

Conversational Hebrew 4

Monday, September 16, 7:30 PM
Conversational Hebrew 4 is perfect for students who have a foundational Hebrew vocabulary and experience conjugating present and past tenses in Hebrew grammar, and want to expand their fluency in everyday conversations like shopping in the market, navigating public transit, and telling time.

Book Launch with Preeminent Scholar Arnold Eisen: Seeking the Hiding God

Tuesday, September 17, 7:00 PM
Join us for a thought-provoking evening with Professor Arnold Eisen, one of the world's foremost authorities on American Judaism and chancellor emeritus of The Jewish Theological Seminary. Professor Eisen will discuss his new book, Seeking the Hiding God, with Rabbi Annie Tucker, senior rabbi of Temple Israel of White Plains.

Information Session: Discover Jewish Heritage in Argentina Tour

Wednesday, September 18, 6:00 PM
Join us for a discussion of our plans for an upcoming Jewish Heritage Argentina Tour, potentially scheduled for January 2025.

Poetry Talk: Identity

Thursday, September 19, 3:30 PM
Our poet-in-residence, Harriet Shenkman, and guest poets Marlena Maduro Baraf and Dr. Gretna Wilkinson will discuss the theme of identity in their work. We hope you can join the conversation!

Nice Jewish Runners

Sunday, September 22, 8:30 AM
Lace up your running shoes and connect with fellow runners in our community! Participants choose a 3-mile run or a 1.5-mile walk. Everyone is invited to join us for coffee and schmoozing afterward!

Jewish Dungeons & Dragons

Sunday, September 22, 3:30 PM
Calling all young adventurers! In this monthly D&D campaign, tweens ages 9–13 will explore creative Jewish worlds and characters, and connect with other local gamers!

Healing Measures: Installation Opening & Artist Talk

Thursday, September 26, 6:15 PM
Join Israeli artist and JCCMW's artist-in-residence, Hadassa Goldvicht, and renowned New Yorker cartoonist and author Liana Finch, as they discuss Hadassa's powerful new site-specific work at the JCCMW that reflects on the ongoing violence in Israel and transforms our space into one of healing, unity, and reflection.

Inclusive Shabbat Dinner for Young Adults

Friday, September 27, 5:30 PM
Join us for a free, inclusive Shabbat dinner designed to bring together young adults of all abilities in Westchester!

Nice Jewish Runners

Sunday, September 29, 8:30 AM
Lace up your running shoes and connect with fellow runners in our community! Participants choose a 3-mile run or a 1.5-mile walk. Everyone is invited to join us for coffee and schmoozing afterward!

Nice Jewish Runners: Fallen Soldier Run/Walk

Sunday, October 6, 8:30 AM
Lace up your running shoes and connect with fellow runners in our community! Participants choose a 3-mile run or a 1.5-mile walk. Everyone is invited to join us for coffee and schmoozing afterward!

Community Space: Connect and Reflect

Monday, October 7, 9:00 AM
On the anniversary of the October 7 attacks on Israel, we invite the community to gather together to connect and reflect within our Yellow Ribbon Installation community space.

Zionism, Activism, and Feminism: A Women’s Circle

Monday, October 7, 12:00 PM
Inbal Ron, executive director of Dror Israel, will join us remotely to share her story of October 7 and the aftermath. Come to the JCCMW to learn how women are driving change in Israel's current crisis and enjoy a kosher dairy lunch.

Together We Remember: A Teen-Led Commemoration for October 7

Monday, October 7, 7:00 PM
Teens and their adults are invited to join us at the JCCMW for a meaningful gathering as we mark the first anniversary of the tragic October 7 attacks. Your presence will help strengthen our collective voice, and ensure that the significance of this day is never forgotten.

Fall Spousal Bereavement Group

Wednesday, October 9, 4:00 PM
Our support group is designed to provide participants with a supportive environment in which to understand the impact of grief, connect with others, and begin to look toward the future with purpose and meaning.

Resilient Together: A Global Virtual Workshop with Mazal Tov JCC in Ukraine

Thursday, October 10, 10:00 AM
Join us in a global conversation uniting JCCMW with Mazal Tov JCC in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine. JCCMW’s artist-in-residence, Hadassa Goldvicht, will meet with an intimate group over Zoom to explore themes…

Night of Blue and White

Thursday, October 31, 5:00 PM
Gather together for a family night of solidarity with Israel featuring an Israeli silent disco, kosher pizza and falafel, and Israel crafts and kindness activities. Wear blue and white to show your pride! 

Author Talk: Displaced Persons

Wednesday, November 6, 11:30 AM
Join us for lunch and an enlightening discussion with author Joan Leegant about her critically acclaimed book of short stories Displaced Persons. Books will be available for purchase.

Friday Night Shabbat Tots: Thanksgiving

Friday, November 15, 3:30 PM
Play, sing and dance your way into Shabbat with the whole family! This month, we'll make candy corn turkeys!

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Jewish Holidays

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Join us to learn more about and celebrate Jewish holidays at JCCMW!

Meditate in the sukkah on Sukkot. Help us light our giant LEGO menorah on Hanukkah. Celebrate Israel with Israeli dancing.

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Israel

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At JCCMW, we create real, meaningful connections to Israel for our community.

We celebrate Israel through culture, music, film, and conversation. Some of our recent Israel-centered events include Israeli Dancing and Dance, Dine, and Celebrate Israel.

We look forward to helping nurture and sustain your connection to Israel!

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Families with Young Children

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Our programming includes many options for the youngest members of our community and their families to gather, celebrate holidays, and make lasting friendships and connections.  

We welcome your family to join us for monthly Shabbat Tots in Nature and Friday Night Shabbat Tots programs, which incorporate special holiday-themed activities with nature walks and play.

On Jewish holidays, children may celebrate in many creative and meaningful ways, including attending a planting party for Tu Bishvat or building LEGO structures such as sukkahs and menorahs,

We support parents directly with workshops such as How to Raise Jewish Kids When You Didn’t Grow Up That Way, DIY Baby Naming, and How To Talk to Your Kids About God.

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Tweens and Teens

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Tweens and teens will find educational opportunities like JewishU and Teen Collab, plus events designed especially for them, including Jewish Dungeons & Dragons.

 

Learn more about Teen Collab and Jewish U!

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Intergenerational

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JCCMW is a home for your all ages. We encourage grandparents and extended families to spend quality time together at our community events.

Our intergenerational programming includes events such as the Great Hanukkah Family Fry-Off, Dance, Drum, and Celebrate Israel, and the Family Planting Party for Tu Bishvat.

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Adults

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Adults have the opportunity to attend many special lectures, social events, and celebrations, while strengthening their connection with the Jewish faith.

Events and workshops have included a Tu Bishvat Wine Tasting and Purim Paper Maché Mask Making.

We suggest that, instead of using the term “interfaith” to refer to families with Jewish Adjacent members, we think of them as Jewish+. Describing a family as Jewish+ introduces an open and positive association with Jewish Adjacency. Our Jewish Adjacent family members are adding to the Jewish experience and narrative... they are making it richer.

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"Expanding Not Diluting: Embracing Jewish+ Families"

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