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Upcoming Events
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Below you will find a sampling of selected hightlights of events taking place in and around the JCC. For a more comprehensive breakdown of all our happenings, please browse our categories to the left. For more information on any program at the JCC, or to register, please call 646-505-5708.
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» Sep 8: Ma'agal: the Nehirim Womens' Group
Ma'agal: the Nehirim Womens' Group is a new support group for Jewish women facing questions of sexuality, gender and religion. The group is primarily oriented toward lesbians but all women are invited to participate. Each meeting is facilitated, and includes sharing and discussion. Most meetings will also feature a guest speaker. Confidentiality, support, and compassionate listening are central values.
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» Sep 8: Forgiveness
Directed by Udi Aloni, US/Israel, 2006, 97 min
A daring hybrid of realism and fantasy, Forgiveness is a psychological thriller that explores the tragedies of the Middle East. David, a young American-Israeli, returns to Israel to join the army, only to find himself in a catatonic state after accidentally shooting a Palestinian girl while on patrol. He is committed to a mental institution which sits on the ruins of a Palestinian village. The head psychiatrist tries to cure him ...
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» Sep 9: Senior Fitness Walks: Be Fit-Naturally!
Join Nancy Bruning, experienced personal trainer and author, for fun fitness walks in gorgeous Central Park. More than just walking, this is a total body workout that maintains and restores flexibility, strength, balance, and coordination, while surrounding you with natural beauty. Discover or re-discover hidden treasures in Central Park while enjoying an effective walking workout. First class meets in the lobby of the JCC; subsequent classes meet at the park entrance at the northeast corner of ...
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» Sep 9: 20's + 30's: So You Want To Go To Business School?
Back by popular demand! Join us for an essential Q&A on the MBA admissions process. Emily Wolper, admissions consultant and former admissions officer at Columbia University, will guide you through an informative discussion of how to get into the country’s top business schools. Be sure to bring paper and pen—you will want to take notes! Pre-registration recommended, as space is limited.
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» Sep 9: Zorro's Bar Mitzvah
This humorous but informative documentary accompanies four 12-year-olds - Sharon, Tom, Moishy and Sophie - as they prepare for their bar and bat mitzvahs. Featuring interviews with the children and their parents, who explain the meaning of the Jewish ceremonies and the importance of religious tradition in their lives. We also witness the preparations and rehearsals for their religious ceremonies with anxious coaching by parents and rabbis, as well as the celebratory parties, which, in the case ...
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» Sep 16: Smoking Cessation
This holistically oriented program, led by nutrition coach and clinical hypnotherapist Ariane Hundt, is designed to help you become a nonsmoker by identifying the barriers to quitting and learning how to eliminate resistance. Learn what to expect during the process of kicking the habit, develop action steps to healthy alternatives, and discover nutritional tricks to keep cravings at bay and prevent weight gain. Learn how self-hypnosis can assist you in taking care of your health and receive ongo ...
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» Sep 16: Making Trouble: Three Generations of Funny Jewish Ladies
Directed by Rachel Talbot
(85 min, USA, 2007)
Comediennes Corey Kahaney, Jackie Hoffman, Jessica Kirson and Judy Gold take us on a comedy tour of six of the funniest women in the history of Jewish humor: Molly Picon, Fanny Brice, Sophie Tucker, Gilda Radner, Joan Rivers and Wendy Wasserstein. Produced by the Jewish Women's Archive, whose mission is to transmit the rich history
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» Sep 18: Beginning Photography: Ages 11-13 Years
Learn the basic fundamental skills needed to take great photographs in this fun and engaging class. Spend time photographing outside as well as producing beautiful prints, using the darkroom. Learn how to compose images that will wow your friends and family. Open to all levels.
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» Sep 21: RealAbilities: The First Annual New York Disabilities Film Festival
A festival dedicated to promoting awareness and appreciation of the lives, stories and artistic expressions of people with disabilities. Award-winning films will be shown throughout the New York metro area. Discussions and other engaging programs will bring together the community to explore, discuss and celebrate our shared human experience. Check realabilities for updates. Funded by the J.E. & Z.B. Butler Foundation, the Richard & Dorothy Rodgers Fund of UJA-Federation and the Chuck Gol ...
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» Sep 21: Family Program - Film & Storytelling: Finding Nemo and Disabled Fa ...
Join us for a family program featuring a screening of the animated film Finding Nemo, followed by a storytelling hour from "Disabled Fables."
Finding Nemo
Directed by Andrew Stanton (USA, 2003, 100 min)
The wizards at Pixar take us under the sea to the world of clownfish Marlin and his son Nemo who has only one fin… When the defiant Nemo takes off from his dad and gets captured by a tropical fish seeker, he finds himself stuck in a fishbowl in a d ...
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» Sep 21: Silent Games
Dir. Yael Klopmann (Documentary, 74 min, Israel, 2008)
filminginisrael.com/SilentGames.html
The captivating story of an Israeli national deaf soccer team set out to become one of the top eight contenders in the 2007 World Championships in Bulgaria.
Followed by discussion on sports & disabilities.
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» Sep 21: Outsider and Shameless
Outsider - The Life and Art of Judith Scott
Betsy Bayha (Documentary, 26 min, USA, 2006)
judithscottdocumentary.org . In this award winning film, Judith Scott makes body-like sculptures out of found objects. Judith has Down Syndrome, is deaf, and does not speak. Yet through her sculptures, she has become a famous "outsider artist," proving the power of artistic expression and the importance of a loving family.
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» Sep 21: War Eagle
Dir. Robert Milazzo (Drama, 90min, USA, 2007)
wareaglethemovie .
The story of friendship of Enoch Cass, a star pitcher with a debilitating stutter, and Samuel "Wheels" Macon, his best friend with cerebral palsy. The story finds these two at the crossroads of childhood and independence, and Enoch has to decide to pursue his own interests, or remain shackled to his hometown and its people.
Followed by Reception and Q&A with filmmakers, Vincent Insalaco and ...
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» Sep 22: Ben X
Dir. Nic Balthazar (Drama, 93 min, Belgium, 2007)
benx.be
Ben hides from his harsh reality in the alternate universe of online computer game, Archlord. There he is safe, strong, and in control of his surroundings. He devises a plan to escape reality and become the hero he dreams of being.
Followed by Q&A with screenwriter, Nic Balthazar.
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» Sep 22: Snow Cake
Dir. Marc Evans (Drama, 112 min, UK, 2007)
snowcakemovie.co.uk
This festival favorite starring Sigourney Weaver follows the story of Alex, who after a serious car accident that kills Vivienne, decides to speak with her mother, Linda. He discovers that she is a highly functional autistic woman, and explores Linda's uniqueness even as he struggles with his own grief.
Followed by discussion with Actress, Sigourney Weaver and Executive Director, GRASP, John ...
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» Sep 23: Special People and Stubborn & Spite
Special People
Dir. Justin Edgar (Drama, 80 min, UK, 2007)
Enlisted to teach a class of wheelchair-users about filmmaking, neurotic Jasper is met with blank indifference and snappy attitudes from the streetwise adolescents. This smartly-written comedy questions condescending outreach projects, self-defeating attitudes, and the vacuity of the film business - all with a sly wink and a healthy dose of self-parody.
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Stubborn & S ...
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» Sep 23: Every Time You Look at Me
Dir. Alrick Riley (Drama, 87 min, UK, 2004)
bbc.co.uk/ouch/tvradio/everytime/
In a groundbreaking BBC film, Chris and Nicky meet across a crowded nightclub. There's an undeniable spark, but falling in love with another disabled person is the last thing that either of them would want. This modern day love story questions relationships "Every time you look at me you see yourself."
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» Oct 6: The Second Annual Forgive Me Filmathon: Films of Redemption
The JCC in Manhattan joins JCP Downtown for a city-wide series of films connecting to the days of awe. Join us for two special screenings. For information on JCP films, please call 212-334-3522 for info.
Thur 10/2 - 66 - JCP Downtown
Mon 10/6 - The Jazz Singer Sing-along - JCC in Manhattan
Tu. 10/7 - Strangers - JCC in Manhattan
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» Oct 19: The 13th Mitzvah
The JCC in partnership with MATAN: The Gift of Jewish Learning is excited to offer a Bar/Bat Mitzvah preparation program. This program will include an ongoing class that will focus on liturgy and rituals of the Jewish calendar year, as well as, one-on-on tutoring outside of the class as the Bar/Bat Mitzvah process with individual families and local synagogues. There will also be an opportunity for unaffiliated families to find a welcoming and friendly synagogue that meets their needs. Program r ...
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» Oct 28: You Never Know-Shlomo Carlebach
Directed by Boaz Shahak
(63 min, Israel, 2008)
Rabbi, folksinger and composer Shlomo Carlebach is considered by many to be the foremost Jewish religious songwriter of our time. He passed away over a decade ago, yet his compositions and spiritual messages have grown in strength. Today his music fills concert halls and enjoys a large following in almost every Jewish community. Carlebach's life touched millions of Jews and non-Jews around the world. The vitality of his personality impa ...
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