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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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» Jul 8: Infant CPR, Rescue Breathing, and Heimlich
Learn how to perform CPR, help a child/adult who is choking, and handle life-threatening emergencies. Ideal for parents, babysitters, nannies, and grandparents. Practice on mannequins in this non-certifying class. You will take home practice materials. Dress comfortably.
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» Jul 9: Facing and Coping with Life's Challenges
This series will feature the challenges many of us face at different points in life. Through panel presentations and discussions you will hear about different aspects of the issue as well as learn about some resources that may offer assistance and support. This winter we will focus on economic challenges and address the issues facing those caring for elderly parents. See below for full program descriptions.
This series is co-sponsored by our partners, the Jewish Board of Family and Children' ...
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» Jul 9: UP ON THE ROOF: Dirty Dancing SING-ALONG AND CHA-CHA DANCE-ATHON!
Dir. by Emile Ardolino (100 min, USA, 1987)
You already know the tunes and moves, and now you can watch this cult classic as it was meant to be - a dance and sing-along on The JCC's rooftop terrace!* Before the film, learn the cha-cha with Manuel, then show us your moves and bust out the chords as you watch Baby and Johnny fall in love all over again. You’ll have the time of your life!
*In case of rain, show will take place in the Goldman-Sonnenfeldt Family Auditoriu ...
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» Jul 16: UP ON THE ROOF: You Don't Mess With the Zohan
Directed by Dennis Dugan (113 min, USA, 2008)
Adam Sandler is a spicy plate of chummus as Zohan, an Israeli commando who escapes the army to pursue his dream—to become a New York City hairstylist.
PLEASE NOTE: CORRECT START TIME FOR FILM IS 8:30 PM. IN CASE OF RAIN, FILM WILL BE SHOWED IN THE AUDITORIUM ON L2 LEVEL.
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» Jul 22: SPECIAL PREVIEW SCREENING: Flame & Citron
Directed by Christian Madsen (130 min, Denmark, 2009)
Based on true events, this political thriller is an ultra stylized spy noir on the murky moral complexities of wartime. In Copenhagen, 1944, World War II is entering its final stages while Denmark remains occupied. Two resistance fighters, Flame and Citron become heroes of the underground while dealing violently with traitors to their cause. But when the pair is sent to execute Flame’s lover, Ketty, the line between ally and ...
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» Jul 23: DOES MISERY LOVE COMEDY? Humor Writing for Stage, Screen and Print
We Could All Use A Good Laugh! Again! So join us for the second in our humor series!
Discussion and Book Signing with:
-Bill Sheft (Late Show With David Letterman)
-Mark O’Donnell (Hairspray, Cry Baby, Saturday Night Live, etc.)
-Larry Doyle (I Love You Beth Cooper, The Simpsons, etc.)
Panel discussion will be moderated by Arlene Hellerman, editor of On Writing.
WGAE writers will be discussing and signing the following books:
- ...
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