Jewish Life

Singing With Morah Silvana

Join us at 9:00am for schmoozing, bagels and coffee. At 9:30am Silvana Bacman will lead a 30-minute Jewish focused, engaging and interactive session for the under-five crowd, which will include music, singing and dance.   Silvana Bacman…

05 May

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Singing with Morah Silvana

Sundays, 9–10am, 4/7, 5/5, 6/2;  Classroom #6 (before/after care area) Ages 0 – 5 Join us at 9am for schmoozing, bagels, coffee and fun. Silvana Bacman will lead a 30-minute Jewish focused, engaging and interactive session for…

05 May

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Before & After School Area

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Israeli Games and Culture with the Shinshinim

Mondays, 4–5pm, April 1, 15; May 6, 20; June 3, 10; Aud B Ages 5 – 12 Learn about Israel – the culture and its people – through interactive play and activities. Sessions will be facilitated by…

06 May

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Auditorium B

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Israeli Dance

Explore and celebrate Israeli music and culture through dance. Instructor: Max Steiner Single Class:  Member: $5    Non-Member: $7 10 Class Card: Member: $45    Non-Member: $63

07 May

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

UGX Studio

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Babyccino: Spring Session 2024

Spring is in the air. Come spend a cozy hour filled with music, creativity, exploration, friends, smiles, hot coffee and bubbles!

08 May

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Introduction to Hebrew Reading

Join Gifted community educator Tzippy Kleinberg for weekly Hebrew reading lessons All Are Welcome Every Wednesday from 11:00am -12:00pm In the Yiddish Center at the JCC  

08 May

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Modern Hebrew Level 2

Wednesdays, 11am–12pm; JCC Yiddish Center Join gifted community educator Tzippy Kleinberg for weekly Hebrew reading lessons. This is an ongoing class. Please contact Rachel Kest at rkest@jccrochester.org if you are interested in participating. Free

08 May

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Vampires and Werewolves, Oh My! with Rabbi Dov Winston

Description Most of us are familiar with the folklore behind vampires and werewolves but often we don’t realize that there are a great deal of Jewish sources associated with these ancient and mysterious creatures. Join us, as…

09 May

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Erdle Lounge

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Shabbat Sing

Join the Wolk Children’s Center to welcome Shabbat every Friday with singing, prayers and ruach (spirit). All are welcome! Questions? Contact Rachel Kest at rkest@jewishrochester.org

10 May

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

JCC Lobby

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Shabbat Sing

Fridays, 10–10:30am; The Main Lobby Kick-off each Shabbat at the Louis. S. Wolk JCC with Shabbat Sing! Join the Wolk Children’s Center to welcome Shabbat every Friday with singing, prayers and ruach (spirit). All are welcome! No…

10 May

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Constructive Controversy: How Jewish Tradition Teaches Us Respectful Disagreement with Rabbi Setel

Tuesday, 11am – 12pm, May 7, 14, 21; Erdle Lounge In this series, we will learn about the Jewish concept of “argument for the sake of heaven,” an approach to disagreement that encourages greater learning rather than…

11 May

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Erdle Lounge

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Shabbat Yoga

Saturdays, 2:00 – 3:15 pm, 4/20, 5/11, 6/15; UGX Take a pause from your hectic life to rest, breathe and re-center yourself. This class seeks to align your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual selves with Jewish wisdom…

11 May

2:00 PM - 3:15 PM

UGX Studio

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