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SUMMARY:Next Up: Sivan’s Kitchen
DESCRIPTION:Next Up: Sivan’s Kitchen\n\n\n\nThe Thanksgiving Edit: An Evening with Sivan’s Kitchen\n\n\n\nJoin us for a delicious and inspiring evening with Sivan of Sivan’s Kitchen\, featuring food\, conversation\, and a Thanksgiving-inspired menu perfect for the season. \n\n\n\nKnown for bringing warmth\, flavor\, and an approachable style to the kitchen\, Sivan will take the stage for a live cooking experience featuring a starter\, main dish\, and dessert. As she cooks\, Sivan will sit down for a lively conversation with a member of the JCC Board\, sharing stories\, cooking tips\, inspiration\, and the experiences behind her love of bringing people together through food. \n\n\n\nFollowing the demonstration\, guests will have the opportunity to taste samples inspired by the dishes featured during the evening. \n\n\n\nDoors Open: 7:00 PMCooking Experience: 7:30 PM \n\n\n\n$62 Members / $75 Guests \n\n\n\nCome hungry for great food\, great conversation\, and plenty of inspiration to bring to your own Thanksgiving table! \n\n\n\nSomething exciting is always NEXT UP. \n\n\n\nEvent made possible by the Taub Auditorium Endowment Fund. \n\n\n\nAll tickets are final sale. Refunds will not be issued. \n\n\n	\n			Register Here
URL:https://www.jccotp.org/event/next-up-sivans-kitchen/
LOCATION:Kaplen JCC on the Palisades\, 411 E. Clinton ave\, Tenafly\, NJ\, 07670\, United States
CATEGORIES:J Lifestyle,Jewish & Israeli Life
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SUMMARY:Art For Beginners 
DESCRIPTION:Art For Beginners\n\n\n\nDiscover the Joy of Painting\n\n\n\nCurious about painting but not sure where to begin? This welcoming beginner-level course is an opportunity to explore the fundamentals of art within a supportive and inspiring studio environment. \n\n\n\nThrough hands-on painting exercises\, you’ll learn the building blocks of creating successful artwork while cultivating your own unique creative voice. \n\n\n\nWe will explore color\, composition\, shape\, balance\, proportion\, and basic painting techniques. Whether you’re completely new to painting or simply looking to refresh your skills\, this class is designed to make art approachable\, enjoyable\, and inspiring. \n\n\n\nA basic art supply list is available HEREPlease plan to have it before the first class so you’re ready to create and have fun! 🎨 \n\n\n\nNo previous experience necessary\, bring your curiosity and a desire to explore. \n\n\n\nWednesdays\, November 11-December 9 (5 classes total)Time: 6:30 PM$345 Members / $414 Guests \n\n\n	\n			Register Here\n		\n	\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Hanita Becker at hbecker@jccotp.org or 201.569.7900 ext. 565
URL:https://www.jccotp.org/event/art-for-beginners/
LOCATION:Kaplen JCC on the Palisades\, 411 E. Clinton ave\, Tenafly\, NJ\, 07670\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Woodworking Studio
DESCRIPTION:The Woodworking Studio\n\n\n\nThis four-week course is a hands-on introduction to working with wood. You’ll learn to measure accurately\, cut cleanly\, and assemble a piece that holds together the fundamentals everything else builds on. \n\n\n\nAlong the way you’ll get comfortable with the basic tools\, pick up the techniques that make the difference between “close enough” and right\, and build the confidence to keep going on your own after the course ends. \n\n\n\nEach participant designs and builds an individual project to take home. During this session we will work to create a multifunctional bench. But you will also be walking away with practical skill\, creative decision-making\, and the satisfaction of pointing at something and saying you made it. \n\n\n\nWho is this for: Adults of all experience levels who are interested in learning practical woodworking skills. No previous experience required\, just a desire to learn\, create\, and enjoy the art of woodworking. \n\n\n\nYou bring the curiosity; we’ll provide the tools and guidance. \n\n\n\n4 Sessions Nov 11\, 18 and Dec 2\, 9Wednesdays 7:30 PMMembers $260 / Guests $312  \n\n\n\nProject: One of a kind multi-functional benchLocation: Camp building \n\n\n	\n			Register Here\n		\n	\n\n\nAbout the Instructor\n\n\n\nErez Cababia\, known as “Erez the Carpenter\,” is a woodworker and craftsman specializing in woodworking\, engraving\, and custom design. He brings hands-on experience\, creativity\, and a genuine passion for craftsmanship to every workshop. In his adult woodworking workshops\, participants learn practical techniques\, gain experience using tools\, and create a unique wooden project in a welcoming\, professional\, and positive environment. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Hanita Becker at hbecker@jccotp.org or 201.569.7900 ext. 565
URL:https://www.jccotp.org/event/the-woodworking-studio/
LOCATION:Kaplen JCC on the Palisades\, 411 E. Clinton ave\, Tenafly\, NJ\, 07670\, United States
CATEGORIES:J Lifestyle
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SUMMARY:Chevruta in Jeans
DESCRIPTION:Switch to HebrewSwitch to English\n\n				\n\n\n	\n\nChevruta in Jeans\n\n\n\nChevruta in Jeans (חברותא בג’ינס) is a unique and welcoming Jewish learning experience that brings timeless texts\, philosophy\, values\, and contemporary issues into open conversation from a secular and inclusive perspective. Through engaging discussions and thought-provoking topics\, participants will explore Jewish identity\, culture\, and ideas while building meaningful connections and community.  \n\n\n\nNo prior experience is necessary; bring your curiosity\, an open mind\, and a desire to learn together.  \n\n\n\nWednesdays\, Nov 11- Dec 16 | 8:00 – 9:30 PM  $218 Members/ $260 Guests 6-week course in Hebrew  \n\n\n\nAbout the instructor Tami Ben Shachar:  \n\n\n\nThe series will be facilitated by Tami Ben-Shahar\, a member of our community who grew up in an unconventional religious family in Israel and was educated at the same time in Orthodox and secular environments. This cultural fusion shaped her multidisciplinary worldview and will guide us toward unexpected connections throughout the series. Tami brings a rich academic and media background\, including degrees from Bezalel\, Tufts University and the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston\, alongside her experience as a lecturer in the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations at Harvard University and her many years as a design columnist for The Marker magazine. Under her guidance\, we will embark on a fascinating journey bridging “Alice in Wonderland” and the Bible\, artificial intelligence and “higher power\,” and Talmudic debates with gastronomic recommendations. Together\, we will explore Jewish myths to see how they can serve us in our day to day\, celebrate our cultural roots beyond definitions and clichés and choose which “souvenirs” to keep from the experience. Ultimately\, we will dig into the Jewish bookshelf; a source of endless inspiration for distinctly secular creations and decide whether we want to welcome it into our own private libraries. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n\nחברותא בג׳ינס\n\n\n\nללמוד. לשאול. להתחבר \n\n\n\nמחפשים מרחב לעצור לרגע\, לחשוב\, לשאול שאלות ולהכיר אנשים חדשים?חברותה בג׳ינס היא סדרת מפגשי שיח באווירה פתוחה\, המשלבת רעיונות מהמסורת היהודית עם שאלות על החיים. דרך טקסטים מעוררי מחשבה\, דיונים מרתקים ונקודות מבט מגוונות\, נחקור יחד נושאים של זהות\, ערכים\, תרבות וקהילה בגישה חילונית\, סקרנית ומכילה. \n\n\n\nאין צורך בידע מוקדם\, רק בסקרנות \,רצון להקשיב\, לחשוב\, לשוחח ולהיות חלק מקהילה לומדת ומחוברת. \n\n\n\nבואו ללמוד\, להכיר\, להתחבר ולגלות יחד רעיונות חדשים על החיים\, על היהדות ועל עצמכם. \n\n\n\nימי רביעי ב20:0011 לנובמבר 6 מפגשיםמנויים 218$ \ אורחים 260$כל המפגשים ייערכו בשפה העברית \n\n\n\nעל המנחה תמי בן-שחר \n\n\n\nאת סדרת המפגשים תנחה תמי בן-שחר\, חברת קהילה שלנו. תמי\, שגדלה בישראל במשפחה דתית לא שגרתית\, התחנכה בחברה תורנית וחילונית בו זמנית. המיזוג התרבותי של שני העולמות\, גיבש אצלה תפיסת עולם רב תחומית\, שתוביל אותנו לחיבורים לא צפויים. היא מביאה עמה רקע אקדמי ותקשורתי עשיר\, הכולל תארים מבצלאל ומאוניברסיטת טאפטס והמוזיאון של בוסטון\, עבודה כמרצה\, במחלקה לשפות וציוויליזציות של המזרח הקרוב באוניברסיטת הרווארד\, וכן היתה בעלת טור עיצוב במגזין דה-מרקר במשך הֿרבה שנים. \n\n\n\nבהנחייתה\, נצא למסע מרתק בין “אליסה בארץ הפלאות” לתנ״ך\, בין בינה מלאכותית ל״כוח עליון״\, בין סוגיות תלמודיות להמלצות גסטרונומיות. נחקור מיתוסים יהודיים ונבחן כיצד הם יכולים לשרת אותנו בחיי היומיום. נחגוג את המקורות התרבותיים שלנו ונתרחב מעבר לגבולות ההגדרות והקלישאות ונבחר לעצמינו איזה ״מזכרות״ אנחנו רוצים לשמור מהמסע. נחטט בארון הספרים היהודי\, המהווה קרקע אינסופית ליצירות חילוניות מובהקות\, ונחליט אם נרצה לצרף אותו לספריה הפרטית שלנו או שלא. \n\n\n\n\n\n			\n		\n	\n\n\n\n	\n			Register Here\n		\n	\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Hanita Becker at hbecker@jccotp.org or 201.569.7900 ext. 565
URL:https://www.jccotp.org/event/chevruta-in-jeans/2026-11-11/
LOCATION:Kaplen JCC on the Palisades\, 411 E. Clinton ave\, Tenafly\, NJ\, 07670\, United States
CATEGORIES:J Lifestyle,Jewish & Israeli Life
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SUMMARY:Living Like A Local
DESCRIPTION:Living Like a Local\n\n\n\nUnderstanding American Culture\, Customs & Everyday Life in Northern New Jersey\n\n\n\nLiving Like a Local is designed for adults who have moved to the United States\, recently or years ago\, and who want to feel more connected to American society while gaining a deeper understanding of the culture\, customs\, and everyday life in the U.S. \n\n\n\nThe course begins with the unwritten rules: the social and cultural norms that shape how Americans interact\, along with the expressions\, humor\, small talk\, and colloquialisms that fill everyday conversation. It then turns to examine the shared touchstones of American social life: sports\, food\, holidays\, and pop culture\, and the role each plays in bringing people together. \n\n\n\nThe second half is practical. Participants learn how essential systems work\, from taxes and tipping to healthcare\, schools\, and credit\, and then narrow the focus to New Jersey and the New York City metropolitan area\, where local customs and character have a flavor all their own. \n\n\n\nThroughout\, the emphasis is on connection. Participants meet other international and local community members and leave feeling more comfortable taking part in everyday American life. \n\n\n\nTime: 10:00–11:30 AM \n\n\n\nDates: \n\n\n\n\nNovember 13\, 2026\n\n\n\nNovember 20\, 2026\n\n\n\nDecember 4\, 2026\n\n\n\nDecember 11\, 2026\n\n\n\n\nMembers $184 / Guests $221 \n\n\n\nAll registration is final sale. No refunds will be provided. \n\n\n	\n			Register Here\n		\n	\n\n\nLiving Like a Local מיועד לאלו שעברו לארצות הברית\, לאחרונה או לפני שנים\, ורוצים להרגיש מחוברים יותר לחברה האמריקאית תוך הבנה עמוקה יותר של התרבות\, המנהגים והחיים היומיומיים בארה”ב. \n\n\n\nהקורס מתחיל בחוקים הבלתי כתובים: הנורמות החברתיות והתרבותיות שמעצבות את התקשורת בין אמריקאים\, לצד ביטויים\, הומור\, שיחות חולין (סמול טוק) וביטויים הממלאים את השיחה היומיומית. לאחר מכן נבחן את אבני הדרך המשותפות של החיים החברתיים באמריקאיים: ספורט\, אוכל\, חגים ותרבות\, והתפקיד שכל אחד מהם ממלא בחיבור בין אנשים. \n\n\n\nהחלק השני הוא מעשי. המשתתפים ילמדו כיצד פועלות מערכות חיוניות\, ממיסים וטיפים ועד מערכת הבריאות\, בתי ספר וכרטיסי אשראי\, ולאחר מכן נתמקד בניו ג’רזי ובאזור מטרופולין ניו יורק\, שבהם למנהגים ולאופי המקומיים יש סגנון וייחוד משלהם. \n\n\n\nזו הזדמנות מצוינת לשאול את כל השאלות\, לשתף בחוויות ולהכיר אנשים נוספים מהקהילה. \n\n\n\nשעות: \n\n\n\n10:00–11:30 \n\n\n\nתאריכים: \n\n\n\n13 בנובמבר 2026 \n\n\n\n20  בנובמבר 2026 \n\n\n\n4  בדצמבר 2026 \n\n\n\n11  בדצמבר 2026 \n\n\n\nעלות:  מנויים $184 / אורחים $221 \n\n\n\nהתוכנית תתקיים בעברית. מכירת הכרטיסים היא סופית ולא יינתנו החזרים כספיים\, אלא במקרה של ביטול התוכנית. \n\n\n\nAbout Fatima Tsiouris\n\n\n\nFatima Tsiouris is a global health consultant\, lifelong traveler\, runner\, avid yogi\, and mom of two boys. Foreign-born and raised in an immigrant household\, she learned early that understanding a new culture often means figuring out all the things no one actually explains\, from unfamiliar expressions and social customs to navigating everyday systems and knowing what everyone is talking about during football season. \n\n\n\nFatima spent more than 20 years working in academia and global public health and now works as an independent consultant. Her career has taken her around the world\, working alongside communities and colleagues across many different countries and cultures. Those experiences have reinforced her belief that travel and cultural exchange are some of our greatest teachers\, opening our minds\, challenging our assumptions\, and\, perhaps most importantly\, teaching us humility. \n\n\n\nHaving spent much of her life navigating between cultures herself\, Fatima brings curiosity\, humor\, and a very personal perspective to this series. She looks forward to creating a space where participants can ask the questions they’ve always wondered about\, share what they’ve learned from their own cultures\, laugh about some of America’s more puzzling customs\, and feel a little more at home in New Jersey. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Hanita Becker at hbecker@jccotp.org or 201.569.7900 ext. 565
URL:https://www.jccotp.org/event/living-like-a-local-2/
LOCATION:Kaplen JCC on the Palisades\, 411 E. Clinton ave\, Tenafly\, NJ\, 07670\, United States
CATEGORIES:J Lifestyle
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SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Pumpkin Centerpieces
DESCRIPTION:Thanksgiving Pumpkin Centerpieces\n\n\n\nCreate a Thanksgiving Table Centerpiece\n\n\n\nCelebrate the coming of Fall with an evening of creativity\, friends\, and artistry! In this hands-on workshop\, you will transform a pumpkin into a beautiful\, personalized decorative centerpiece designed to bring warmth\, style\, and seasonal charm to your holiday table. Exploring colors\, patterns\, textures\, and decorative accents to create a one-of-a-kind piece that perfectly blends with your home decor.  \n\n\n\nNo prior artistic experience is required to guarantee a stunning piece. Whether you gather a group of friends\, bring family\, or drop in for a relaxing night to yourself\, this class is the perfect way to prepare for Thanksgiving. All materials will be provided. \n\n\n\nTuesday\, November 17Time: 6:30 PM \n\n\n\nPrice: $75 / $90 – Medium Pumpkin\, 9″  \n\n\n	\n			Register Here\n		\n	\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Hanita Becker at hbecker@jccotp.org or 201.569.7900 ext. 565
URL:https://www.jccotp.org/event/thanksgiving-pumpkin-centerpieces/
LOCATION:Kaplen JCC on the Palisades\, 411 E. Clinton ave\, Tenafly\, NJ\, 07670\, United States
CATEGORIES:J Lifestyle,Arts
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SUMMARY:Yiddish Concert
DESCRIPTION:The 44th Esther & Julius AdlerSemi-Annual Yiddish Concert\n\n\n	\n			\n	\n\n\nCelebrate the heart and soul of Yiddish culture with an extraordinary concert of music and storytelling. Featuring the sensational Daniella Rabbani—beloved Yiddish songstress and “Klezmerette”—joined by outstanding guest musicians. Come share in an uplifting tradition of community and song! \n\n\n\nWednesday\, Nov 18 | 11:00 AMKaplen JCC on the Palisades in the Taub Auditorium \n\n\n\nLunch will be served immediately following the concert. \n\n\n\nFREE and Open to the Senior CommunityCan’t make it in person? Join us on Zoom! \n\n\n\nReservations Required\n\n\n\nContact Lisa Robins at lrobins@jccotp.org or 201.408.1455 to secure your spot today!
URL:https://www.jccotp.org/event/yiddish-concert/
LOCATION:Kaplen JCC on the Palisades Taub Auditorium\, 411 E Clinton Ave\, Tenafly\, New Jersey\, 07670
CATEGORIES:J Lifestyle,Arts,Music,Adult Services
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SUMMARY:The Woodworking Studio
DESCRIPTION:The Woodworking Studio\n\n\n\nThis four-week course is a hands-on introduction to working with wood. You’ll learn to measure accurately\, cut cleanly\, and assemble a piece that holds together the fundamentals everything else builds on. \n\n\n\nAlong the way you’ll get comfortable with the basic tools\, pick up the techniques that make the difference between “close enough” and right\, and build the confidence to keep going on your own after the course ends. \n\n\n\nEach participant designs and builds an individual project to take home. During this session we will work to create a multifunctional bench. But you will also be walking away with practical skill\, creative decision-making\, and the satisfaction of pointing at something and saying you made it. \n\n\n\nWho is this for: Adults of all experience levels who are interested in learning practical woodworking skills. No previous experience required\, just a desire to learn\, create\, and enjoy the art of woodworking. \n\n\n\nYou bring the curiosity; we’ll provide the tools and guidance. \n\n\n\n4 Sessions Nov 11\, 18 and Dec 2\, 9Wednesdays 7:30 PMMembers $260 / Guests $312  \n\n\n\nProject: One of a kind multi-functional benchLocation: Camp building \n\n\n	\n			Register Here\n		\n	\n\n\nAbout the Instructor\n\n\n\nErez Cababia\, known as “Erez the Carpenter\,” is a woodworker and craftsman specializing in woodworking\, engraving\, and custom design. He brings hands-on experience\, creativity\, and a genuine passion for craftsmanship to every workshop. In his adult woodworking workshops\, participants learn practical techniques\, gain experience using tools\, and create a unique wooden project in a welcoming\, professional\, and positive environment. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Hanita Becker at hbecker@jccotp.org or 201.569.7900 ext. 565
URL:https://www.jccotp.org/event/the-woodworking-studio-2/
LOCATION:Kaplen JCC on the Palisades\, 411 E. Clinton ave\, Tenafly\, NJ\, 07670\, United States
CATEGORIES:J Lifestyle
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SUMMARY:Chevruta in Jeans
DESCRIPTION:Switch to HebrewSwitch to English\n\n				\n\n\n	\n\nChevruta in Jeans\n\n\n\nChevruta in Jeans (חברותא בג’ינס) is a unique and welcoming Jewish learning experience that brings timeless texts\, philosophy\, values\, and contemporary issues into open conversation from a secular and inclusive perspective. Through engaging discussions and thought-provoking topics\, participants will explore Jewish identity\, culture\, and ideas while building meaningful connections and community.  \n\n\n\nNo prior experience is necessary; bring your curiosity\, an open mind\, and a desire to learn together.  \n\n\n\nWednesdays\, Nov 11- Dec 16 | 8:00 – 9:30 PM  $218 Members/ $260 Guests 6-week course in Hebrew  \n\n\n\nAbout the instructor Tami Ben Shachar:  \n\n\n\nThe series will be facilitated by Tami Ben-Shahar\, a member of our community who grew up in an unconventional religious family in Israel and was educated at the same time in Orthodox and secular environments. This cultural fusion shaped her multidisciplinary worldview and will guide us toward unexpected connections throughout the series. Tami brings a rich academic and media background\, including degrees from Bezalel\, Tufts University and the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston\, alongside her experience as a lecturer in the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations at Harvard University and her many years as a design columnist for The Marker magazine. Under her guidance\, we will embark on a fascinating journey bridging “Alice in Wonderland” and the Bible\, artificial intelligence and “higher power\,” and Talmudic debates with gastronomic recommendations. Together\, we will explore Jewish myths to see how they can serve us in our day to day\, celebrate our cultural roots beyond definitions and clichés and choose which “souvenirs” to keep from the experience. Ultimately\, we will dig into the Jewish bookshelf; a source of endless inspiration for distinctly secular creations and decide whether we want to welcome it into our own private libraries. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n\nחברותא בג׳ינס\n\n\n\nללמוד. לשאול. להתחבר \n\n\n\nמחפשים מרחב לעצור לרגע\, לחשוב\, לשאול שאלות ולהכיר אנשים חדשים?חברותה בג׳ינס היא סדרת מפגשי שיח באווירה פתוחה\, המשלבת רעיונות מהמסורת היהודית עם שאלות על החיים. דרך טקסטים מעוררי מחשבה\, דיונים מרתקים ונקודות מבט מגוונות\, נחקור יחד נושאים של זהות\, ערכים\, תרבות וקהילה בגישה חילונית\, סקרנית ומכילה. \n\n\n\nאין צורך בידע מוקדם\, רק בסקרנות \,רצון להקשיב\, לחשוב\, לשוחח ולהיות חלק מקהילה לומדת ומחוברת. \n\n\n\nבואו ללמוד\, להכיר\, להתחבר ולגלות יחד רעיונות חדשים על החיים\, על היהדות ועל עצמכם. \n\n\n\nימי רביעי ב20:0011 לנובמבר 6 מפגשיםמנויים 218$ \ אורחים 260$כל המפגשים ייערכו בשפה העברית \n\n\n\nעל המנחה תמי בן-שחר \n\n\n\nאת סדרת המפגשים תנחה תמי בן-שחר\, חברת קהילה שלנו. תמי\, שגדלה בישראל במשפחה דתית לא שגרתית\, התחנכה בחברה תורנית וחילונית בו זמנית. המיזוג התרבותי של שני העולמות\, גיבש אצלה תפיסת עולם רב תחומית\, שתוביל אותנו לחיבורים לא צפויים. היא מביאה עמה רקע אקדמי ותקשורתי עשיר\, הכולל תארים מבצלאל ומאוניברסיטת טאפטס והמוזיאון של בוסטון\, עבודה כמרצה\, במחלקה לשפות וציוויליזציות של המזרח הקרוב באוניברסיטת הרווארד\, וכן היתה בעלת טור עיצוב במגזין דה-מרקר במשך הֿרבה שנים. \n\n\n\nבהנחייתה\, נצא למסע מרתק בין “אליסה בארץ הפלאות” לתנ״ך\, בין בינה מלאכותית ל״כוח עליון״\, בין סוגיות תלמודיות להמלצות גסטרונומיות. נחקור מיתוסים יהודיים ונבחן כיצד הם יכולים לשרת אותנו בחיי היומיום. נחגוג את המקורות התרבותיים שלנו ונתרחב מעבר לגבולות ההגדרות והקלישאות ונבחר לעצמינו איזה ״מזכרות״ אנחנו רוצים לשמור מהמסע. נחטט בארון הספרים היהודי\, המהווה קרקע אינסופית ליצירות חילוניות מובהקות\, ונחליט אם נרצה לצרף אותו לספריה הפרטית שלנו או שלא. \n\n\n\n\n\n			\n		\n	\n\n\n\n	\n			Register Here\n		\n	\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Hanita Becker at hbecker@jccotp.org or 201.569.7900 ext. 565
URL:https://www.jccotp.org/event/chevruta-in-jeans/2026-11-18/
LOCATION:Kaplen JCC on the Palisades\, 411 E. Clinton ave\, Tenafly\, NJ\, 07670\, United States
CATEGORIES:J Lifestyle,Jewish & Israeli Life
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SUMMARY:Contemporary Art Gallery Tour Series
DESCRIPTION:Contemporary Art Gallery Tour Series\n\n\n\nA series of guided contemporary art gallery tours in New York City. Tours will primarily take place in Chelsea\, with additional tours in the Madison Avenue area and Tribeca\, depending on the exhibitions on view during the season. \n\n\n\nEach tour will include guided discussion and interpretation of the exhibitions\, providing participants with insight into contemporary artists\, artistic movements\, and the current gallery scene. Each tour is offered as an individual event. Participants may register separately for each tour. This event is 21+ \n\n\n\nTransportation from JCC and back can be arranged.  \n\n\n\nThursdays starting October 8 \n\n\n\nUpcoming Tours: (Subject to change)  \n\n\n\n\nOctober 8\n\n\n\nOctober 15\n\n\n\nOctober 22\n\n\n\nOctober 29\n\n\n\nNovember 19\n\n\n\n\nTime: 11 AM-1 PM$60 Members / $72 Guests \n\n\n	\n			Register Here\n		\n	\n\n\nAbout the Guide:\n\n\n\nTobi Kahn is a painter and sculptor whose art has been the subject of more than 70 solo museum exhibitions\, with works held in the permanent collections of the Guggenheim\, The Phillips Collection\, the Yale University Art Gallery\, the Minneapolis Institute of Art\, the Albright-Knox\, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts\, and The Jewish Museum\, among others. In 2022\, The Phillips Collection devoted an installation to seven of his paintings spanning four decades\, drawing coverage in Forbes\, Hyperallergic\, and The Brooklyn Rail. \n\n\n\nHis commissioned work lives in the places where people go to grieve\, reflect\, and heal: a floor installation and two bronze memorial sculptures at the 9/11 Memorial Museum; Holocaust memorial gardens in La Jolla and Tenafly; meditative spaces for the HealthCare Chaplaincy and Auburn Theological Seminary; outdoor sculpture in New Harmony\, Indiana\, and on the Philadelphia campus of Thomas Jefferson University. \n\n\n\nFor over thirty years he has taught fine arts at the School of Visual Arts and lectured internationally on visual language and on art as a form of healing — and that gift for teaching is what makes walking a gallery beside him unforgettable. He does not simply point out what to look at. He shows you how to see.
URL:https://www.jccotp.org/event/contemporary-art-gallery-tour-series/
LOCATION:New York City
CATEGORIES:J Lifestyle
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SUMMARY:Living Like A Local
DESCRIPTION:Living Like a Local\n\n\n\nUnderstanding American Culture\, Customs & Everyday Life in Northern New Jersey\n\n\n\nLiving Like a Local is designed for adults who have moved to the United States\, recently or years ago\, and who want to feel more connected to American society while gaining a deeper understanding of the culture\, customs\, and everyday life in the U.S. \n\n\n\nThe course begins with the unwritten rules: the social and cultural norms that shape how Americans interact\, along with the expressions\, humor\, small talk\, and colloquialisms that fill everyday conversation. It then turns to examine the shared touchstones of American social life: sports\, food\, holidays\, and pop culture\, and the role each plays in bringing people together. \n\n\n\nThe second half is practical. Participants learn how essential systems work\, from taxes and tipping to healthcare\, schools\, and credit\, and then narrow the focus to New Jersey and the New York City metropolitan area\, where local customs and character have a flavor all their own. \n\n\n\nThroughout\, the emphasis is on connection. Participants meet other international and local community members and leave feeling more comfortable taking part in everyday American life. \n\n\n\nTime: 10:00–11:30 AM \n\n\n\nDates: \n\n\n\n\nNovember 13\, 2026\n\n\n\nNovember 20\, 2026\n\n\n\nDecember 4\, 2026\n\n\n\nDecember 11\, 2026\n\n\n\n\nMembers $184 / Guests $221 \n\n\n\nAll registration is final sale. No refunds will be provided. \n\n\n	\n			Register Here\n		\n	\n\n\nAbout Fatima Tsiouris\n\n\n\nFatima Tsiouris is a global health consultant\, lifelong traveler\, runner\, avid yogi\, and mom of two boys. Foreign-born and raised in an immigrant household\, she learned early that understanding a new culture often means figuring out all the things no one actually explains\, from unfamiliar expressions and social customs to navigating everyday systems and knowing what everyone is talking about during football season. \n\n\n\nFatima spent more than 20 years working in academia and global public health and now works as an independent consultant. Her career has taken her around the world\, working alongside communities and colleagues across many different countries and cultures. Those experiences have reinforced her belief that travel and cultural exchange are some of our greatest teachers\, opening our minds\, challenging our assumptions\, and\, perhaps most importantly\, teaching us humility. \n\n\n\nHaving spent much of her life navigating between cultures herself\, Fatima brings curiosity\, humor\, and a very personal perspective to this series. She looks forward to creating a space where participants can ask the questions they’ve always wondered about\, share what they’ve learned from their own cultures\, laugh about some of America’s more puzzling customs\, and feel a little more at home in New Jersey. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Hanita Becker at hbecker@jccotp.org or 201.569.7900 ext. 565
URL:https://www.jccotp.org/event/living-like-a-local-3/
LOCATION:Kaplen JCC on the Palisades\, 411 E. Clinton ave\, Tenafly\, NJ\, 07670\, United States
CATEGORIES:J Lifestyle
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SUMMARY:Chevruta in Jeans
DESCRIPTION:Switch to HebrewSwitch to English\n\n				\n\n\n	\n\nChevruta in Jeans\n\n\n\nChevruta in Jeans (חברותא בג’ינס) is a unique and welcoming Jewish learning experience that brings timeless texts\, philosophy\, values\, and contemporary issues into open conversation from a secular and inclusive perspective. Through engaging discussions and thought-provoking topics\, participants will explore Jewish identity\, culture\, and ideas while building meaningful connections and community.  \n\n\n\nNo prior experience is necessary; bring your curiosity\, an open mind\, and a desire to learn together.  \n\n\n\nWednesdays\, Nov 11- Dec 16 | 8:00 – 9:30 PM  $218 Members/ $260 Guests 6-week course in Hebrew  \n\n\n\nAbout the instructor Tami Ben Shachar:  \n\n\n\nThe series will be facilitated by Tami Ben-Shahar\, a member of our community who grew up in an unconventional religious family in Israel and was educated at the same time in Orthodox and secular environments. This cultural fusion shaped her multidisciplinary worldview and will guide us toward unexpected connections throughout the series. Tami brings a rich academic and media background\, including degrees from Bezalel\, Tufts University and the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston\, alongside her experience as a lecturer in the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations at Harvard University and her many years as a design columnist for The Marker magazine. Under her guidance\, we will embark on a fascinating journey bridging “Alice in Wonderland” and the Bible\, artificial intelligence and “higher power\,” and Talmudic debates with gastronomic recommendations. Together\, we will explore Jewish myths to see how they can serve us in our day to day\, celebrate our cultural roots beyond definitions and clichés and choose which “souvenirs” to keep from the experience. Ultimately\, we will dig into the Jewish bookshelf; a source of endless inspiration for distinctly secular creations and decide whether we want to welcome it into our own private libraries. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n\nחברותא בג׳ינס\n\n\n\nללמוד. לשאול. להתחבר \n\n\n\nמחפשים מרחב לעצור לרגע\, לחשוב\, לשאול שאלות ולהכיר אנשים חדשים?חברותה בג׳ינס היא סדרת מפגשי שיח באווירה פתוחה\, המשלבת רעיונות מהמסורת היהודית עם שאלות על החיים. דרך טקסטים מעוררי מחשבה\, דיונים מרתקים ונקודות מבט מגוונות\, נחקור יחד נושאים של זהות\, ערכים\, תרבות וקהילה בגישה חילונית\, סקרנית ומכילה. \n\n\n\nאין צורך בידע מוקדם\, רק בסקרנות \,רצון להקשיב\, לחשוב\, לשוחח ולהיות חלק מקהילה לומדת ומחוברת. \n\n\n\nבואו ללמוד\, להכיר\, להתחבר ולגלות יחד רעיונות חדשים על החיים\, על היהדות ועל עצמכם. \n\n\n\nימי רביעי ב20:0011 לנובמבר 6 מפגשיםמנויים 218$ \ אורחים 260$כל המפגשים ייערכו בשפה העברית \n\n\n\nעל המנחה תמי בן-שחר \n\n\n\nאת סדרת המפגשים תנחה תמי בן-שחר\, חברת קהילה שלנו. תמי\, שגדלה בישראל במשפחה דתית לא שגרתית\, התחנכה בחברה תורנית וחילונית בו זמנית. המיזוג התרבותי של שני העולמות\, גיבש אצלה תפיסת עולם רב תחומית\, שתוביל אותנו לחיבורים לא צפויים. היא מביאה עמה רקע אקדמי ותקשורתי עשיר\, הכולל תארים מבצלאל ומאוניברסיטת טאפטס והמוזיאון של בוסטון\, עבודה כמרצה\, במחלקה לשפות וציוויליזציות של המזרח הקרוב באוניברסיטת הרווארד\, וכן היתה בעלת טור עיצוב במגזין דה-מרקר במשך הֿרבה שנים. \n\n\n\nבהנחייתה\, נצא למסע מרתק בין “אליסה בארץ הפלאות” לתנ״ך\, בין בינה מלאכותית ל״כוח עליון״\, בין סוגיות תלמודיות להמלצות גסטרונומיות. נחקור מיתוסים יהודיים ונבחן כיצד הם יכולים לשרת אותנו בחיי היומיום. נחגוג את המקורות התרבותיים שלנו ונתרחב מעבר לגבולות ההגדרות והקלישאות ונבחר לעצמינו איזה ״מזכרות״ אנחנו רוצים לשמור מהמסע. נחטט בארון הספרים היהודי\, המהווה קרקע אינסופית ליצירות חילוניות מובהקות\, ונחליט אם נרצה לצרף אותו לספריה הפרטית שלנו או שלא. \n\n\n\n\n\n			\n		\n	\n\n\n\n	\n			Register Here\n		\n	\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Hanita Becker at hbecker@jccotp.org or 201.569.7900 ext. 565
URL:https://www.jccotp.org/event/chevruta-in-jeans/2026-11-25/
LOCATION:Kaplen JCC on the Palisades\, 411 E. Clinton ave\, Tenafly\, NJ\, 07670\, United States
CATEGORIES:J Lifestyle,Jewish & Israeli Life
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