Celebrate Israel, Baseball and Belonging with Ryan Lavarnway: A Family Day at the JCC.
- 11AM
JCC Hart Theater
Best for ages 5-adult
Children $5
JCC Members/Adults $10
Non-Members/Adults $12
Registration links coming soon.
As a child, Ryan’s confidence soared when he had a glove and a ball in his hand. Off the field, he struggled to find where he belonged. Playing in the Word Baseball Classic and Olympics with his teammates changed his life. By embracing his Jewish identity, Ryan found where he belonged.
Ryan Lavarnway is an MLB World Series champion and Israeli Olympian. Recently, Ryan was named at the 11th most influential Jewish athlete of all time.
Generously underwritten by the Miller Family Foundation – Carolyn, Michael, Deanna, Sophie, Andrea and Aaron.
In-kind sponsor: Rochester Red Wings
- Book signing with Ryan Lavarnway
Photo ops with Spikes, the Redwings mascot!
12PM
Free
- Sports themed activities including photo ops with Ryan!
12PM-2PM
JCC Auditoriums
Free
- Film screening: Israel Swings for Gold
2PM
JCC Hart Theater
JCC Members $5
Non-Members $7
In 2021, Israel’s baseball team compete d in the Olympics for the first time. With no media allowed in Tokyo’s Olympic Village, the players record their own experiences. Mostly newly minted Israelis, they log unexpected battles against anti – Semitism and anti – Zionism. 77 minutes, English.