The JCC of Syracuse will hold a "Soup Sale" fundraiser on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This one-day only event will feature chicken noodle soup and Tuscan white bean soup available in quart containers for $5 each. Preorder and prepay for your soup by Friday, March 12.   MORE >

The JCC offers curbside pickup for senior kosher lunches! Pickup is from
12-12:30 p.m. Reservations required. Call 315-445-2360 by noon at least one business day in advance to reserve a meal. PLEASE NOTE: Effective Nov. 2 the pickup location is moving to the JCC Fitness Center parking lot (back of building).   MORE >

The JCC is taking preorders for next year's National Mah Jongg League cards. Available in both standard size for $9 and large print format for $10, sales of the cards will benefit the JCC's Senior Meal Program. The deadline to place orders is January 11, 2021.  MORE >

Purchase gift cards from the JCC this holiday season and help support the Early Childhood Development Program and Children's Department. It's easy! Simply download our gift card order form, fill it out and drop it off at the JCC front desk. Your gift cards will be delivered in time for the holidays!  MORE >

Purchasing a 2021 SaveAround coupon book can score you some great money-saving deals. Plus, you'll be helping to support this JCC of Syracuse fundraiser! The book is only $25 plus shipping and makes the perfect gift. Buy yours online today!   MORE >

The JCC of Syracuse will hold a "Soup is On" fundraiser on Wednesday, Nov. 18 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This one-day only event will feature beef barley, chicken noodle and corn chowder soup available in quart containers for $5 each. Preorder and prepay for your soup by Friday, Nov. 13.   MORE >

Because of the ongoing coronavirus situation causing the JCC to remain temporarily closed, we are again delaying the start of our spring Tap classes. Tuesday evening adult Tap Dance classes are now postponed indefinitely. Stay tuned.   MORE >

The JCC's 157th Annual Meeting & Gala, which was to be held on Sunday, June 7, has been postponed due to the coronavirus. A new date has not been scheduled yet.   MORE >

The JCC will hold a "Senior Safety" Lunch and Learn program on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 from noon to 1:30 p.m. A deputy from the Onondaga County Sheriff's Office will give the presentation on safety issues facing seniors including preventing and reporting abuse. Register by noon on March 17.   MORE >

The JCC of Syracuse will host a Jammin' Klezmer Sunday musical event on Feb. 16 from 2–4 p.m. The free performance is open to the public and anyone wishing to join in the musical jam is welcome. The local Keyna Hora Klezmer Band will be the program's host band. There will be light refreshments.   MORE >

The JCC of Syracuse will host an AARP Driver Safety course on Tuesday, Feb. 11, and Wednesday, Feb. 12 from 9 a.m. to noon both days. The class is $25 per person ($20 for AARP members) and open to all licensed drivers. Attendees must come both days and bring their drivers license.   MORE >

Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020  ~  1:30 pm
JCC of Syracuse

Jeffrey Gorney will speak about his book, Mysterious Places. Gorney tells his family story and relates it to Jewish history, genealogy and the Holocaust. His book reveals how family stories can drive a genealogical quest, and even lead to self-discovery. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signed by the author. For more information about the Jewish Genealogy Society of Central New York (JGSCNY), contact JGSCNY@gmail.com.

The JCC is taking preorders for next year's National Mah Jongg League cards. Available in both standard size for $8 and large print format for $9, sales of the cards will benefit the JCC's Senior Meal Program. The deadline to place orders is January 10, 2020.  MORE >

This fall's Sisterhood Symposium, titled Today's Antisemitism: How Does It Affect You?, will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the JCC of Syracuse. The cost is $30 and the deadline to register is Oct. 25.   MORE >

The Jewish Genealogical Society of CNY will hold its next meeting on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. at the JCC of Syracuse. The event is free and open to the public.  M ORE >

Weekly adult tap dance classes will start up again on Tuesdays beginning Sept. 17, 2019 at the JCC of Syracuse. Four class levels will be offered each night: remedial starting at 6:30 p.m., beginner at 7 p.m., intermediate at 8 p.m. and advanced at 9 p.m. The cost is $5 per person each evening and the classes will run through Dec. 10. All are welcome!   MORE >

The JCC of Syracuse has started offering local seniors yet another option for working out at little or no cost. The JCC Fitness Center recently became a RenewActive by UnitedHealthcare participating gym. The program is available with select UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plans. It offers seniors a gym membership with the JCC as an insurance benefit, usually at no additional cost.  MORE >

This fun class is designed to improve overall cardiovascular fitness and flexibility. Classes are held in the JCC's outdoor heated pool and set to music in order to get you moving! All ages are welcome. The class is free for Fitness members and $10 per class for non-fitness members.  MORE >

Old Fly Farm has shares available for the 2019 CSA season to be picked up right here at the JCC! The farm is located in Fabius where Angela grows high quality vegetables using organic standards. As a member of the farm you will receive a weekly share of fresh veggies throughout the 18-week harvest season from June 11 - October 2019. A full share consists of 8-10 different items each week.   MORE >

The Fitness Center will be open on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 2, 2019 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Check out our Labor Day holiday special group exercise class schedule!   MORE >

Zorano Tubo, New York's first IPTPA (International Pickleball Teaching Professional Association) certified teaching pro, will hold three pickleball clinics on Thursday, July 25 at the JCC Fitness Center's outdoor pickleball courts. The Beginners clinic will run from 9-10:30 a.m., the Next Level clinic is 10:30 a.m. to noon and the Advanced clinic is 1:30-3 p.m. The cost is $10 per clinic for JCC of Syracuse members and $20 per clinic for non-members. Registration is required.  MORE >

Get ready to sing and dance! The 2019 Tzofim Friendship Caravan will perform at the JCC of Syracuse on Wednesday, July 31 at 7 p.m. Through song and dance, conversations and activities, the Caravan will warm your heart and bring a piece of Israel right to you. The show is free and open to the public.   MORE >

The JCC of Syracuse's Monday evening senior kosher dinners have started this summer! The weekly dinners are held on Mondays at 5 p.m. and feature a hot, nutritious and well-balanced kosher meal. Each dinner features live entertainment by musicians and other performer. This JCC summertime tradition runs through August 26. Registration is required.   MORE >

Over 220 supporters come together to celebrate the JCC's 156th annual meeting and gala, presented by naming sponsor the Wladis family, on Sunday, June 2 at Owera Vineyards in Cazenovia.   MORE >

Are you confused about your Medicare options? Then come to a FREE seminar, Medicare 101, on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the JCC of Syracuse. Space is limited. Register by Friday, July 5.   MORE >

The Oswego Players will put on a special presentation of an original play titled "Safe Haven" on June 1 and 2 at the Frances Marion Brown Theater in the Oswego Civic Arts Center. The play, written by local playwrights Micael Nupuf and Laura Lowrie, commemorates the 75th Anniversary of Safe Haven in Oswego, NY, where over 900 refugees to come to a place of safety during the Holocaust.  MORE >

The JCC of Syracuse's 156th Annual Meeting and Gala will be held on Sunday, June 2 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Owera Vineyards. Five awards will be presented. The event theme—back by popular demand—will be a “New York Kosher Deli Experience.” This is the JCC's biggest and most important annual fundraiser.   MORE >

The nominating committee of the JCC's board of directors is pleased to announce its slate of officers and directors for election at this year's JCC Annual Meeting & Gala to be held on June 2.   MORE >

Syracuse will celebrate Yom Ha'atzmaut, Israel Independence Day, with a free event on May 9 from 5:45–8 p.m. at Temple Adath Yeshurun. This year's event will include food, music, children's activities, an Israeli market and more in honor of Israel's 71st birthday.   MORE >

The JCC Fitness Center is offering a weekly Beginner Foxtrot dance class for adults on Thursdays starting April 4 from 6:45–7:45 p.m. The cost is $5 per person each night. All are welcome and pre-registration is not required. Check-in at the Fitness Center.   MORE >

A variety of new and improved games, attractions and entertainment will make their debut during this year's annual Purim Carnival. This fun-filled, family-oriented day will be held on Sunday, March 24 from noon to 4 p.m. at the JCC. There will be plenty food, games, activities and more for families to enjoy.   MORE >

The JCC of Syracuse is seeking donations of gently used books for its upcoming book sale fundraiser. Books suitable for all ages and in generally good condition may be dropped off at the JCC through Wednesday, March 20. Proceeds from the sale will benefit the JCC's childrens and seniors programs.   MORE >

Saturday, March 2 is Jewish Community Night at the Syracuse Crunch vs. the Rochester Americans. The game starts at 7 p.m. at the OnCenter War Memorial Arena in downtown Syracuse. Tickets to join in on the fun and action of this long-standing rivalry are available for the discounted price of only $18.   MORE >

The JCC Fitness Center is offering a weekly Rumba dance class for adults on Thursdays starting Feb. 7 from 6:45–7:45 p.m. The cost is $5 per person each night. All are welcome and pre-registration is not required. Attendees should check-in at the Fitness Center.   MORE >

Adult tap dance classes will start up again on Tuesdays beginning Feb. 26 at the JCC of Syracuse. Four class levels will be offered each night: remedial starting at 6:30 p.m., beginner at 7 p.m., intermediate at 8 p.m. and advanced at 9 p.m. The cost is $5 per person each evening and the classes will run through May 21. All are welcome!   MORE >

The JCC of Syracuse will host jammin' Klezmer Sundays on Jan. 13 and Feb. 17, 2019 from 2–4 p.m. The free performances are open to the public and anyone wishing to join in the musical jams is welcome. The local Keyna Hora Klezmer Band will be the program's host band. A variety of light refreshments will be served.   MORE >

Because of the recent snow storm, the screening of ‘Who Will Write Our History’ has been rescheduled for Sunday, Feb. 10 at 3:30 p.m. at the JCC. It tells the story of a group of spiritual resistors during the Holocaust who risked their lives to document the experiences of those in the Warsaw Ghetto. A question and answer session will immediately follow the movie. The screening, which was originally planned for Jan. 20, is free and open to the public.   MORE >

The JCC is offering a weekly Country Two-Step dance class for adults on Thursdays from 6:45–7:45 p.m. The cost is $5 per person each night. All are welcome and pre-registration is not required. Attendees should check-in at the Fitness Center.   MORE >

Our deepest condolences and prayers go out to the affected families of the Pittsburgh synagogue tragedy. The JCC of Syracuse stands in solidarity with the congregants and people around the world who condemn such hatred.   MORE >

Temple Adath Yeshurun and the Sam Pomeranz Jewish Community Center are pleased to bring klezmer group Yale Strom & Hot Pstromi to Syracuse for free performances on Saturday, Nov. 10 and Sunday, Nov. 11 at Temple Adath Yeshurun.   MORE >

The JCC's Sports & Fitness Center is offering an adult Hustle dance class on Thursdays from 6:45-7:45 p.m. throughout the month of October. The cost is $5 per person per evening.   MORE >

The JCC of Syracuse will be offering free Mah Jongg Tutorials on Mondays from 12:45–2:30 p.m. starting on Oct. 8 and running through Oct. 29. Registration is required.  MORE >

Adult tap dance classes will start up again this fall on Tuesdays beginning Oct. 9 at the JCC of Syracuse. Four class levels will be offered each night, with the first, remedial, starting at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $5 per person each evening and the classes will run through Dec. 18.   MORE >

Get ready for another thought-provoking Sisterhood Symposium this fall! The program “Marriage, Intermarriage, and Jewish Families Today” will be held on Tuesday, October 16 at 6:30 pm at the JCC of Syracuse. The featured guest speaker will be Sylvia Barack Fishman, Joseph and Esther Foster professor of Judaic Studies, Brandeis University  MORE >

The JCC of Syracuse has started offering many local seniors another option for working out at little or no cost. The JCC Fitness Center recently became a UnitedHealthcare Optum participating gym. Through some of Optum's health plans for seniors, a gym membership with the JCC is available as an insurance benefit, usually at no additional cost.  MORE >

The JCC's Neulander Sports & Fitness Center is offering an adult East Coast Swing dance class on Thursday evenings from 6:45-7:45 p.m. throughout August and September. The cost is $5 per person per evening.  MORE >

This fun class is designed to improve overall cardiovascular fitness and flexibility. Classes are held in the JCC's outdoor heated pool and set to music in order to get you moving! All ages are welcome. The class is free for Fitness members and $10 per class for non-fitness members.  MORE >

Get your weekly deliveries of fresh, local organic veggies here at the JCC! We're excited to partner with Cortland's Main Street Farms CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) again this year to be a drop-off point for the farm. Each week on Thursdays the farm's subscribers can pick up their veggies from the JCC.   MORE >

Get ready to sing and dance! The 2018 Tzofim Friendship Caravan will perform at the JCC of Syracuse on Wednesday, July 18 at 7 p.m. Through song and dance, conversations and activities, the Caravan will warm your heart and bring a piece of Israel right to you. The show is free and open to the public.   MORE >

Our Sports & Fitness Center will offer Couples Latin Dance lessons on Thursdays in July from 6:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. starting on July 5. The class is geared toward both beginner and intermediate/advanced level dancers. The cost is $5 per person per evening.   MORE >

"My Son The Waiter" is actor/comedian Brad Zimmerman's hilarious and inspiring story about the grit and passion required to ‘make it’ as an artist and the sweet rewards that come from never giving up on your dream. Specifically, Brad moved to New York City and “temporarily” waited tables for 29 years, while continuing to pursue his dream of comedic acting. He never gave up and many years later, he’s opened for Joan Rivers, Brad Garrett and the famed George Carlin and now has his own touring show that is as profound as it is entertaining.  MORE >

The JCC's Sports & Fitness center is offering a Wedding Prep dance class aimed at helping individuals learn the most popular dances for the wedding season. The class started on May 13 and will continue on Sundays from 2–3 p.m. through June 24 (not June 3). The cost is $5 per class.    MORE >

The JCC of Syracuse's Monday evening senior kosher dinners will kick off for the summer starting on June 18, 2018. The weekly dinners will be held on Mondays at 5 p.m. and feature a hot, nutritious and well-balanced kosher meal. Live entertainment by musicians and other performers is included as part of each dinner program. This JCC summertime tradition will run through August 28. Registration is required.   MORE >

There's something for everyone at the JCC Fitness Center. Even for seniors who are 96-years old and older. Whether you're looking to stay well or improve your function, the JCC Fitness Center can help.   MORE >

June 8–10, 2018

Come explore the Syracuse community! Enjoy Shabbat at Shaarei Torah Orthodox Congregation of Syracuse. Tour the JCC of Syracuse and the Syracuse Hebrew Day School. Hear from local speakers... and more!   MORE >

On Friday, May 11 the JCC's Bobbi Epstein Lewis Senior Adult Dining Program celebrated Mother's Day with great enthusiasm and joy. In addition to the usual Friday Shabbat prayers and festive meal, all mothers in attendance received Mother's Day cards made by the JCC's preschoolers.   MORE >

The seniors of the Sam Pomeranz Jewish Community Center held a commemoration on Friday, April 13 during the senior kosher lunch in which they prayed for the victims of the Holocaust and for hope that such a genocide should never happen again to anyone.   MORE >

Wednesday, May 16, 2018
7 pm
JCC of Syracuse

FREE and open to the community.

This feature-length documentary tells the story of resistance through music in the TEREZIN Concentration Camp. Conductor Murry Sidlin, president and creative director of The Defiant Requiem Foundation, will introduce the film and lead a discussion afterwards.   SEE THE MOVIE TRAILER >

Syracuse will celebrate Yom Ha'atzmaut, Israel Independence Day, with a free event on April 19 from 5:45–8 p.m. at Temple Adath Yeshurun. This year's event will include food, music, children's activities, an Israeli market and more in honor of Israel's 70th birthday.   MORE >

From the very young to the most senior members of the JCC family, Passover celebrations around the JCC were in high-gear on March 28. And every celebration seemed to sprout its own collection of special moments.   MORE >

Check out the JCC's littlest matzah bakers—children in the Jerome and Phyllis Charney Early Childhood Development Program—who got a lesson in matzah making when the Model Matzah Bakery came to town in March.   MORE >

Hundreds of families came out to the JCC's annual Purim Carnival for a fun-filled afternoon on Sunday, March 4, 2018. The JCC was bustling with action as non-stop games, food and activities kept everyone happy and smiling.   MORE >

Adult tap dance classes on Tuesday evenings at the JCC have started up again! Four class levels are offered each night, with the first, remedial, starting at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $5 per person each evening and the classes will run through May 22.   MORE >

Purchasing a 2018 SaveAround coupon book can lead to some great money-saving deals. Plus, you'll be helping to support this JCC of Syracuse fundraiser! The book is only $25 and makes the perfect gift! Buy yours today at the JCC.   MORE >

The JCC's Fitness Center offers pickleball play on its indoor and two outdoor courts (weather permitting). All are welcome! Paddles and balls are available to use free of charge. Pickleball is free for JCC Fitness members. Court reservations are suggested.   MORE >

The meeting date published in the March 15 issue of the Jewish Observer is incorrect.
The Syracuse Jewish Genealogy group will hold its first official meeting at its new “home” on Sunday, March 25, at 2 pm at the JCC of Syracuse. The Syracuse Jewish Genealogy group is free and open to anyone interested in local Jewish genealogy.   MORE >

A fun-filled day of games, activities, food and more will once again highlight this year's JCC of Syracuse Purim Carnival. The annual family-oriented event will be held on Sunday, March 4 from noon to 4 p.m. at the JCC. There will be plenty of interactive and entertaining activities for preschool and school-age children and their families. Admission is free and open to the public.   MORE >

The JCC will host a free book talk by local author Paul Mitura on his book The Best Worst Tank and The Ship That Wasn't. It will be held on Sunday, Feb. 25, at 1 p.m. in the JCC auditorium. Light refreshments will be served and copies of the book will be available to purchase.   MORE >

Volunteers are being sought for the JCC's annual Purim Carnival to be held on Sunday, March 4 from noon to 4 p.m. at the JCC on 5655 Thompson Rd., DeWitt. The available shifts are from 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 1:45 p.m. to 4 p.m.   MORE >

The JCC of Syracuse is seeking donations of gently used books for its upcoming book sale fundraiser. Books suitable for all ages and in generally good condition may be dropped off at the JCC through Friday, March 2. Proceeds from the sale will benefit the JCC's childrens and seniors programs.   MORE >

One of the hottest group exercise classes has arrived at the the JCC! Our Sports & Fitness Center now offers the WERQ Dance Fitness class on Mondays from 5:45–6:30 p.m. WERQ and Core, a modified version, is offered on Tuesdays from 9–9:45 a.m. Both classes are free for JCC Fitness members.   MORE >

The JCC is taking preorders for 2018 National Mah Jongg League cards. Available in both standard size for $8 and large print format for $9, sales of the cards will benefit the JCC's Senior Meal Program. The deadline to place orders is January 12, 2018.  MORE >

You don't have to wait until Dec. 31 to celebrate the New Year with food, music and more. The JCC's "Noon" Year's Eve Party for seniors will be held on Friday, Dec. 29, 2017 from noon to 1:30 p.m. The event will feature a kosher lunch and live entertainment. There is a $5 suggested contribution per person. Registration required by Dec. 27 at noon.   MORE >

Come celebrate Chanukah at the JCC's weekday community menorah lightings starting on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at 4 p.m. The outdoor lightings at the JCC will continue at 4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday of that week, and the following week from Monday, December 18 through Wednesday, December 20. These events are free and open to the public.  MORE >

Purchase gift cards from the JCC this holiday season and help support the Early Childhood Development Program and Children's Department. It's easy! Simply download our gift card order form, fill it out and drop it off at the JCC front desk. Your gift cards will be delivered in time for the holidays!  MORE >

The JCC of Syracuse will hold a Chanukah luncheon for seniors on Friday, Dec. 8, 2017 from noon to 1:30 p.m. Come celebrate the holiday with latkes and a special holiday lunch along with live entertainment. Registration is required.   MORE >

The groundbreaking New York City-based Jewish a cappella group Six13 will perform a free live show on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017 at 11 a.m. at Temple Adath Yeshurun. Six13 is a six-man a cappella group anchored by a strong Jewish identity. Registration is requested.  MORE >

This year's Sisterhood Symposium, titled 'Assimilation: Is It Good for the Jews?,' will be held on Thursday, October 19, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. at the JCC. The program will feature guest speaker Jenna Weissman Joselit, the Charles E. Smith Professor of Judaic Studies & Professor of History at the George Washington University. The cost is $25 and the deadline to register is Oct. 9.  MORE >

Here's your chance to experience the pickin' and fiddlin' of high octane Jewish bluegrass music live for the first time here in Syracuse. Denver-based Rocky Mountain Jewgrass will play a free concert on Sunday, August 13, 2017 at 4 p.m. at Temple Adath Yeshurun. Doors open at 3:30 pm and light refreshments will be available. Registration is requested.  MORE >

Bring the whole family to the Glimmerglass Festival to hear a dazzling variety of music from the Jewish Diaspora's many homelands, as eclectic quintet Big Galut[e] presents rollicking Klezmer dances, sizzling tangos, heartfelt folk songs and Yiddish-flavored takes on classic opera.   MORE >

Get ready to sing and dance! The 2017 Tzofim Friendship Caravan will perform at the JCC of Syracuse on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at 7 p.m. Through song and dance, conversations and activities, the Caravan will warm your heart and bring a piece of Israel right to you. The show is free and open to the public.   MORE >

The 1913 trial of Jewish-American Leo Frank in Marietta, Georgia started a national media frenzy and is to this day one of the most studied court cases in American history. The representation of the case in the news is a timeless example of the media's power to affect public opinion. But Parade is also a story about compassion, devotion and forgiveness. Leo's wife's tireless quest to exonerate him is a moving portrayal of love and hope against all odds.  MORE >

The JCC will host a Senior Scams and Identity Fraud presentation on Friday, June 30, 2017 as part of its senior kosher lunch. Lunch will be served at noon and the presentation will begin at approximately 12:20 p.m. Registration for lunch is required.   MORE >

The JCC Sports & Fitness Center will offer its new 3D Fitness small group training class starting on Tuesday, June 27, 2017. The eight-week class will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. Discount for JCC Fitness members.   MORE >

The JCC of Syracuse's Monday evening senior kosher dinners will kick off for the summer starting on June 26, 2017. The weekly dinners will be held on Mondays at 5 p.m. and feature a hot, nutritious and well-balanced meal. Live entertainment is included as part of each dinner program. This JCC summertime tradition will run through August. Registration is required.   MORE >

Weekly deliveries of fresh, local organic veggies are coming to the JCC starting in mid June. The JCC of Syracuse is excited to announce that it has partnered with Cortland's Main Street Farms CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) to become a drop-off point for the farm. Each week on Thursdays starting June 15, 2017, subscribers can pick up their veggies from the JCC's lower parking lot.   MORE >

This fun group exercise class is designed to improve overall cardiovascular fitness and flexibility. The classes, held in the JCC's outdoor heated pool, are set to music and will get you moving! All ages are welcome. The class is free for Fitness members and $10 per class for non-fitness members.  MORE >

With severe weather events becoming more frequent and more extreme, it is more important than ever that New Yorkers are prepared for disasters. A NY Citizen Preparedness Training Program will be held on Monday, June 12, 2017 at 7 p.m. at the JCC of Syracuse. The class is free and open to the public. Registration is requested.   MORE >

The most people in attendance. The most donors. The most amount of money raised. And the feeling you get following a successful event? Priceless. Those were the takeaways from the JCC's 154th Annual Meeting & Gala held on Sunday, June 4, 2017 at Owera Vineyards in Cazenovia.   MORE >
Check out our gala's Facebook photo album >

Who's in need of a little celebration? Syracuse will celebrate Yom Ha'atzmaut, Israel Independence Day, with a free event on May 2, 2017 from 5:15–8 p.m. at Temple Adath Yeshurun. The Yom Ha'atzmaut planning committee has organized a spectacular event this year to honor Israel's 69th birthday.   MORE >

It will soon be that time again when the JCC of Syracuse throws its own unique celebration of selfless giving and community. The JCC's 154th Annual Meeting and Gala will be held on Sunday, June 4, 2017 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Owera Vineyards in Cazenovia. Five awards will be presented in recognition of outstanding service given to the JCC and to the local community. This year's gala theme will be flavors of the Mediterranean.   MORE >

A fun-filled day of games, activities, food and more will once again highlight this year's JCC of Syracuse Purim Carnival. The annual family-oriented event will be held on Sunday, March 12, 2017 from noon to 4 p.m. here at the JCC. There will be plenty of interactive and entertaining activities for preschool and school-age children and their families. Admission is free and open to the public.   MORE >

The JCC of Syracuse is seeking donations of gently used books for its upcoming book sale fundraiser. Books suitable for all ages and in generally good condition may be dropped off at the JCC through Friday, March 10. Proceeds from the sale will benefit the JCC's childrens and seniors programs.   MORE >

Volunteers are being sought for the JCC of Syracuse's annual Purim Carnival to be held on Sunday, March 12, 2017 from 12–4 p.m. The available shifts are from 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 1:45 p.m. to 4 p.m.   MORE >

Purchasing a 2017 SaveAround coupon book can lead to some great money-saving deals. Plus, you'll be helping to support this JCC of Syracuse fundraiser! The book is only $25 and makes the perfect gift! Buy yours today at the JCC.   MORE >

Purchase gift cards from the JCC this holiday season and help support the Early Childhood Development Program and Children's Department. It's easy! Simply download our gift card order form, fill it out and drop it off at the JCC front desk. Your gift cards will be delivered in time for the holidays!  MORE >

The JCC of Syracuse is taking preorders for 2017 National Mah Jongg League cards. Available in both standard size for $8 each and large print format for $9 each, sales of the cards will benefit the JCC's Bobbi Epstein Lewis Senior Adult Dining Program. The deadline to place orders is January 13, 2017.  MORE >

Want to help make our world a little greener? Simply purchase a “Plant a Tree” card from the JCC then go online to have your tree planted in Israel or at one of more than 35 other reforestation sites around the world. Your tree donation may also be designated as a tribute in honor or memory of someone special.  MORE >

The JCC of Syracuse will hold a Chanukah luncheon for seniors on Friday, Dec. 23 from noon to 1:30 p.m. Join us for latkes and a special holiday lunch as we celebrate Chanukah with live entertainment. Registration by noon on Dec. 21 is required.   MORE >

Come celebrate Chanukah at the weekday community menorah lightings starting on Monday, Dec. 26 at 4 p.m. at the JCC of Syracuse. The outdoor lightings at the JCC will continue that week on Tuesday, Dec. 27, through Friday, Dec. 30, at 4 pm. These events are free and open to the public.  MORE >

You don’t have to wait until midnight to celebrate the New Year. A "Noon" Year’s Eve Party for seniors will be held on Friday, Dec. 30 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the JCC. The event, part of the JCC’s Senior Dining Program, will begin with a kosher lunch and followed by live entertainment, dancing and New Year's fun. $5 suggested contribution per person. Registration required by noon on Dec. 28.   MORE >

The JCC of Syracuse's Neulander Family Sports & Fitness Center will hold adult Ballroom and Latin Dance classes on Thursday evenings starting Jan. 5, 2017. Ballroom Dance begins at 6:30 p.m. and Latin Dance is at 7:30 p.m. No experience is necessary. The cost is $5 per person each evening.   MORE >

When you hear the word "draft," do you think of poor insulation in your home or maybe the annual event where professional sports teams select new players? Until 1973, for most people the word draft would usually bring up thoughts of compulsory military service. Well, this is the "draft" that will be the focus of an upcoming event, The Peacetime Draft During the Cold War, a presentation to be given on Sunday, Dec. 4 at 1 p.m. at the JCC. The event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.   MORE >

We will be sponsoring a free screening of award-winning director Dani Menkin’s latest film “On the Map” on Sunday, October 23 at 2 pm at the JCC of Syracuse. The film, part of this year's Syracuse International Film Festival, tells the story of the underdog ’76-’77 Maccabi Tel Aviv basketball team that defeated the Soviet Union in 1977 and put Israel firmly on the map. A question and answer session featuring Menkin will follow.   MORE >

On Sunday, October 30, the Judaic Heritage Center, in partnership with the JCC of Syracuse and the Jewish Federation of CNY, will host a free showing of "People and Places of the Syracuse Jewish Community," the new video by Jay Lurie. The event will run from 2–4:30 p.m. and is open to the public. Free refreshments will be available.   MORE >

Get moving and enjoy a variety of structured and unstructured play with your child! Sundays 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. FREE for JCC Sports & Fitness members!   MORE >

This 2017 Main Event No-Limit Texas Holdem poker event will begin at noon. No Experience necessary, all are welcome. Doors open 10:30 a.m. Tutorial table available. $175 buy-in if registered by Oct. 18, $200 at door. Food included. All proceeds support the Albany JCC programs.   MORE >

Syracuse Jewish Family Service continues to hold "Family Time with the Family Service," a series of wellness events on Sundays this fall at the JCC of Syracuse. The events—drumming circles, family-style yoga and painting—started in Sept. and will continue through Dec. 11.   MORE >

The JCC is once again gearing up for another round of adult tap dance classes this fall. The weekly classes will be held on Tuesday evenings from Sept. 13 through Dec. 13, except for Oct. 4 and Oct. 11 due to Jewish holidays. The classes are open to anyone age 12 and older, and no prior dance experience is necessary. The cost is $5 per person each evening.   MORE >

The JCC will host a defensive driving course on Sunday, Sept. 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The class is $25 per person ($20 for JCC of Syracuse members) and open to licensed drivers of all ages. Attendees must bring their drivers license.   MORE >

Seniors Reaching Out (SRO), a local theater troupe featuring singers, readers, monologues and scenes from popular plays, will perform a free show at the JCC of Syracuse on Sunday, June 26 at 1 p.m. It will feature an hour of singing, music and laughs. All are welcome and registration is not necessary.  MORE >

The JCC of Syracuse will host an AARP Driver Safety course for seniors on Tuesday, June 7, and Wednesday, June 8 from 9 a.m. to noon both days. The class is $25 per person ($20 for AARP members) and open to licensed drivers age 50 and older. Attendees must come both days and bring their drivers license.   MORE >

The JCC of Syracuse's Monday evening senior kosher dinners will kick off for the summer starting on June 20, 2016. The weekly dinners will be held on Mondays at 5 p.m. and feature a hot, nutritious and well-balanced kosher meal. Live entertainment by musicians and other performers is included as part of each dinner program. This JCC summertime tradition will run through August. Registration is required.   MORE >

The JCC's Sports & Fitness Center is now a Healthways SilverSneakers Fitness participating gym. SilverSneakers is an insurance benefit included in more than 65 Medicare health plans which provides gym memberships to their insureds, usually at no additional cost.   MORE >

The Sam Pomeranz Jewish Community Center's Bobbi Epstein Lewis Senior Adult Dining Program has received a generous naming gift for two of its programs. The Maloff family recently made a donation to the JCC in memory of the late Dr. Morton and Mrs. Libby Maloff for the Senior Lunch and Learn series held periodically throughout the year as well as for the Summer Senior Dinners held on Monday evenings each summer. These programs going forward will be named after Dr. Morton and Mrs. Libby Maloff.   MORE >

The JCC will hold a Senior Exercise Lunch and Learn program on Friday, March 25 from noon to 1:30 p.m. The event will begin with a hot kosher lunch followed by a presentation by Pat Scott, the JCC's new Sports & Fitness Center director. Scott will offer exercise and fitness tips for seniors and discuss the JCC Fitness Center's group exercise classes and other amenities geared toward seniors Registration is required.   MORE >

The JCC of Syracuse is seeking donations of gently used books for its upcoming book sale fundraiser. Books suitable for all ages and in generally good condition may be dropped off at the JCC of Syracuse on 5655 Thompson Rd. in DeWitt through Friday, March 18. Proceeds from the sale will benefit the JCC's childrens and seniors programs.   MORE >

The March 15 and 16 AARP Driver Safety course for seniors is completely full. However, we are currently taking reservations for other upcoming courses to be held here at the JCC.   MORE >

You don’t have to wait until midnight to celebrate the New Year. A "Noon" Year’s Eve Party for seniors will be held on Thursday, Dec. 31 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the JCC. The event, part of the JCC’s Senior Dining Program, will begin with a kosher lunch and followed by live music, dancing and New Year's fun. $5 suggested contribution per person. Registration required by Dec. 23.   MORE >

This is a two-day, six-hour class to be held from 9 a.m. to noon on June 2 and 3 here at the JCC. Attendees must come both days and bring their drivers license. The class is open to licensed drivers of all ages and costs $25 per person.   MORE >

The JCC of Syracuse will hold a Chanukah luncheon for seniors on Wednesday, Dec. 9 from noon to 1:30 p.m. Join us for latkes and a special holiday lunch as we celebrate Chanukah with the Keyna Hora Klezmer Band. Registration is required.   MORE >

The JCC of Syracuse is taking preorders for 2016 National Mah Jongg League cards. Available in both standard size for $8 each and large print format for $9 each, sales of the cards will benefit the JCC's Senior Meal Program. The deadline to place orders is January 15, 2016.  MORE >

The JCC recently became re-established as a Neighborhood Advisor Program site offering outreach, information and referral services to seniors in the DeWitt, Fayetteville and Manlius areas. Sharon Kieffer is the JCC's Neighborhood Advisor. The program is part of the Onondaga County Department of Adult & Long Term Care Services.   MORE >

The JCC's next Senior Lunch and Learn program on will be held on Friday, Nov. 6 from noon to 1:30 p.m. Guest speaker Paula Pacini, JCC Sports & Fitness Center group exercise coordinator, will present "Senior Strength and Balance" and demonstrate safe and effective exercises for seniors. Registration is required.   MORE >

The JCC of Syracuse will hold a "Flu Shot Q&A" program, as part of its monthly Senior Lunch and Learn series, on Friday, August 28 from noon to 1:30 p.m. The session will begin with a hot kosher lunch followed by a guest speaker from Rite Aid Pharmacy. Lunch will be free for any senior who remains for the presentation. Registration is required.   MORE >

Got a toaster, pair of jeans, bicycle or something else that you'd like to get fixed? For free? Then bring it to the next Syracuse Repair Café being held on Sunday, Aug. 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the JCC. No appointment is necessary; simply walk in.  MORE >

The JCC of Syracuse will hold “Speaking Out Against Senior Financial Abuse” on Friday, July 17 from noon to 2 p.m. The presentation will cover what seniors need to know about protecting themselves from financial abuse. Specific topics will include money management, applying for benefits, avoiding fraud/scams and more. There is a $3.50 suggested contribution for the lunch. Registration is required.   MORE >

Our Family Sports & Fitness Center will begin offering Tai Chi for Arthritis, a new group exercise class, starting on June 5. The weekly class will be held on Fridays from 10-10:55 a.m. in the upstairs exercise studio. Although it is geared toward helping people with arthritis reduce pain and improve many aspects of health, you don't need to be diagnosed with arthritis to participate in the class.   MORE >

The JCC's Monday evening senior kosher dinners will kick off for the summer starting on June 1. The weekly dinners will be held on Mondays at 5 p.m. and feature a hot, nutritious and well-balanced kosher meal. Live entertainment will be included as part of each dinner program. This JCC summertime tradition will run through August. RSVP is required.   MORE >

The JCC of Syracuse’s “Ask the Pharmacist” Senior Lunch and Learn program will be held on Friday, May 22 from noon to 2 p.m. The session will begin with a hot kosher lunch followed by guest speaker Jeremiah Vincent, supervising pharmacist with Kinney Drugs. There is a $3.50 suggested contribution for the lunch. Registration is required.   MORE >

Over 75 seniors came out to the JCC on March 31 for a pre-Passover Seder and luncheon to celebrate the start of the holiday a little early.   MORE >

The JCC of Syracuse will hold a Senior Lunch and Learn program on the topic of elder law on Friday, April 17 from noon to 2 p.m. The session will begin with a hot kosher lunch followed by guest speaker Mary Helen McNeal, SU professor of law. There is a $3.50 suggested contribution for the lunch. Registration is required.   MORE >

The JCC of Syracuse will kick off its monthly Senior Lunch and Learn program with a meeting on the topic of emergency preparedness. It will be held on Friday, March 27 from noon to 2 p.m. The session will begin with a hot kosher lunch followed by guest speakers from the American Red Cross. There is a $3.50 suggested contribution for the lunch. Registration is required.   MORE >

This is a two-day, six-hour class to be held from 9 a.m. to noon both days here at the JCC. Attendees must come both days and bring their drivers license. The class is open to licensed drivers of all ages and costs $25 per person.   MORE >

You don’t have to wait until midnight to celebrate the New Year. A "Noon" Year’s Eve Party for seniors will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 31 from noon to 2 p.m. at the JCC of Syracuse. The event, part of the JCC’s Senior Dining Program, will begin with a kosher lunch and followed by live music, dancing and holiday photo booth portraits. $5 suggested contribution per person. RSVP by Dec. 26.   MORE >