‘The City Without Jews’ Screening
JCC 4 for 40 Deal
The JCC is now offering a terrific deal that will let you dip your toes at the facility without emptying your pockets. Register now and earn a 4 month membership for only 40 dollars! At the end of your trial, they will receive an offer for 20% of a one year fitness membership. This deal is exclusive to first time members only!
Haim Bouzaglo Showcases His Film Fictitious Marriage
Stop by the JCC for an evening with Haim Bouzaglo as he showcases his film Fictitious Marriage Thursday, October 13th from 7-9pm.
The main character, Eldad is about to go abroad, but changes his mind at the last minute. Instead of going home to Jerusalem, he disguises himself and takes a cheap hotel room in Tel Aviv. There he meets the receptionist Judy who he makes believe he’ll marry so she can go to America with him and get a working visa there. In another disguise he is mistaken for a deaf-mute Arab and joins a group of them both at their Israeli construction site and back in their village.
JCC Play: The Jewish Cavalier in Blue
Love letters and journals from the Civil War will be turned into dramatic readings and performed for all to see. All of the letters and journals will feature residents of Syracuse & CNY residents from that period. Letters will be from Lieutenants, Commanders, black soldiers, former slaves, nurses and fiancées.
The play will be held Sunday, November 6 at 11:30am. Reservations are needed. The show is free. Light refreshments will be provided.
JCC Seeking Childcare Employees
The JCC along with most child care and early learning centers are struggling to find quality assistant teachers. We at the JCC are very fortunate to have a great base of teachers with all Lead teachers having been with us for past school years!
Along with everyone else in the nation there is a real shortage of workers especially in the early childhood field. We are actively looking for qualified assistant teachers in all age groups in the Early Childhood Program as well as Before and After School counselors in our school age program. If you know anyone that would be a good fit please send them our way.
We offer competitive salary, full benefits, paid time off and opportunities for continued education and growth.
Reach out to Amy Bisnett and send resume if applicable please. No end date as we need a lot of staff.
Jewish Genealogical Society: A Family Tree of the Jewish People
The Jewish Genealogical Society of Central New York (JGSCNY) will hold an in person meeting at the JCC in the lounge at 1:30 P.M. on Sunday, September 11th. They will present Celeste Moore, who is the Branch Manager at the Paine Branch Library in Eastwood. She will present “Exploring the 1950 Census”.
As Celeste has mentioned, genealogists have long awaited the release
Jewish Cuenealogy
of the 1950 census. Earlier this year, this important resource was made available for family history researchers. The talk will explore the history of the decennial census, what type of information is included in these records and how to begin your own 1950 census research. Previously, Celeste worked as a librarian in the Local History & Genealogy Department of OCPL. She is from Central New York. Chair, Mike Fixler said, “Celeste is a terrific speaker and will add much to our genealogical knowledge and skills!” For more information, feel free to to contact jgscny@gmail.com.
JCC’s Senior Program Spotlight
JCC’s Senior Program
The new normal has not been easy for seniors. A gruesome pandemic put the elderly at an advanced health risk. In a world where seniors often struggle with loneliness and lack of direction, fear of contracting COVID made those struggles even more arduous. Seniors were already prone to staying at home and isolating themselves. Endangering oneself just by stepping outside and socializing was an unfortunate reality. The Senior Program at the JCC made sure to be there when things were bleak, and always will.
The JCC’s Senior Meals don’t have your typical cafeteria food. There is a suggested donation of $5 per meal. The program is subsidized by the Onondaga County Adult and Long-Term Care Service, which allows us to keep our cost low. It wouldn’t be unreasonable to expect a mundane meal with a taste that matched the inexpensive cost. Luckily, the JCC has a culinary institute trained chef who works magic in the kitchen and runs one of the only Kosher certified meal sites outside of New York City that serves meals 5 days per week.
Senior Lunches have become one of the best kept secrets in the county. It has become an experience that attendees don’t just look forward to, but crave. “I have a major health condition and have a problem eating enough food, my appetite is severely diminished. It helps tremendously to sit and have a good conversation while eating good food” said Karen Nezelek. Instead of simply satisfying those that eat to live, Chef Donna goes the extra mile and satisfies those that live to eat.
During the pandemic, when many places were shutting down, the dining hall was closed but the kitchen was not. The JCC offered curbside delivery at the same cost. The servers maintained their relationships with the seniors on a first name basis. The food gave seniors a place to go and people to see, even if it was just at a distance.
Now that life has begun to settle down, the dining hall is again a place for seniors to enjoy their meal and make friends along the way. The JCC has created a safe environment where all are vaccinated and smiles can once again be met with smiles. 12pm from Monday-Friday has become a comforting time for seniors. It doesn’t stop at lunch. The JCC also offers Shabbat meals where challah bread is broken and seniors do the prayers.
The JCC simply cares more about the people than the money. The health of the community is a constant point of emphasis. The facility is kept in pristinely clean conditions, free nutritional counseling is offered throughout the year, and flu clinics are offered during the fall.
Every third Friday of the month, the JCC brings in a neighborhood advisor, where members of the community are given the opportunity to be heard. Events are thrown for national and Jewish holidays. Those that wish to celebrate among friends can do so at the JCC at no charge.
Seniors can struggle with feeling alone, now more than ever. At the JCC, there is a community to rely on. There are friends to be made.
SaveAround Books
The JCC will be selling SaveAround coupon books for $25 at the front desk!
Adult Tap Class
Tap into your dancing skills! The JCC is offering adult tap dancing classes for beginners and the advanced! The Advanced Tap Dance class will be offered on Tuesdays from 6:30–8 p.m. starting October 11th. It will be taught by longtime JCC tap instructor Barry Shulman.
On Wednesdays starting October 12th, Angela Saturno will teach a Beginner Tap Dance class from 6:30–8 p.m. followed by an Intermediate Tap Dance class from 8–9 p.m. The cost is $5 per person each night. A limited number Tap shoes are available on a first come first serve basis.
The JCC’s Tap classes are open to anyone age 12 and older. No prior dance experience is necessary. Plenty of free parking is available. Tappers are asked to arrive early to sign in.
