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MLK Day (Jan 19) programming is on as scheduled, despite the weather. Please travel safely, we look forward to seeing you at the J!

Gems at the J

Gems at the J | Beautiful Broadway Ballads

| WED, DEC 17, 2025

We will look back at some of the greatest ballads written for the Broadway stage. We will explore hit ballads from Irving Berlin, George Gershwin, Lerner and Loewe, Cole Porter,…

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Gems at the J | Political Affairs

| WED, DEC 17, 2025

Come discuss a variety of political topics with Bill Rosenberg. What plans are in effect to subvert the upcoming midterm elections? What is the “Great Man” Theory in Politics? This…

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Gems at the J | Threads of Connection: Exploring Old and New Relationships Through Art

| WED, DEC 17, 2025

A 3-session art therapy group for older adults to reflect on relationships that have shaped their lives and to explore the possibility of new connections. Through creativity and conversation, participants…

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Gems at the J | Intro to Drawing

| WED, DEC 17, 2025

When we were children, almost all of us had the experience of drawing and making art; but frequently we may have received the message that only a few privileged people…

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Gems at the J | Eat Well, Be Well Series – Eating The Rainbow

| WED, DEC 17, 2025

Each month, join Rachel Sakofs—our very own Gems manager and a registered dietitian—for fresh insights on food, eating, and overall health. Sponsored by IBX. TOPIC: Eating The Rainbow

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Gems at the J | Eat Well, Be Well Series – National Nutrition Month

| WED, DEC 17, 2025

Each month, join Rachel Sakofs—our very own Gems manager and a registered dietitian—for fresh insights on food, eating, and overall health. Sponsored by IBX. TOPIC: National Nutrition Month

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Gems at the J | Eat Well, Be Well Series – Heart Health

| WED, DEC 17, 2025

Each month, join Rachel Sakofs—our very own Gems manager and a registered dietitian—for fresh insights on food, eating, and overall health. Sponsored by IBX. TOPIC: Heart Health

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Gems at the J | Eat Well, Be Well Series – Whole Grains

| WED, DEC 17, 2025

Each month, join Rachel Sakofs—our very own Gems manager and a registered dietitian—for fresh insights on food, eating, and overall health. Sponsored by IBX. TOPIC: Whole Grains

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Gems at the J | Four Corners of Passover

| WED, DEC 17, 2025

Join us and discover the rich variety of Passover traditions practiced in Jewish communities around the world. Together, we will explore how different regions, from the Middle East and North…

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Gems at the J | International Holocaust Remembrance Day Screening of 999 The Forgotten Girls

| WED, DEC 17, 2025

To commemorate Yom Hashoah, the JCC will present an in-person screening of the documentary, 999 The Forgotten Girls, which sheds light on a wrenching true story. In March 1942, nearly…

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