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Our JCPodcast for Thanksgiving!

Welcome to the second episode of the JCPodcast! Every few weeks, in lieu of a written D’var Torah, Rabbi Deena and Rabbi Jacob will share a brief discussion about an interesting and relevant Jewish topic. This week, in honor of Thanksgiving, we’re talking about Jewish practices that help us cultivate and express our gratitude. Listen to the podcast here and check out the animated version on our Youtube channel!

If you’re looking to give back during this season of gratitude, we hope you will join us to volunteer. Check out our community service opportunities here! 

We hope that you and your loved ones had a meaningful Thanksgiving. We’re so grateful for our JCP community. 

Shabbat shalom, 

Deena & Jacob

Friday Evening Shabbat Service | Welcoming Rabbi Josh

Join Rabbi Deena Silverstone and Musician-in-Residence Molly Rose Hoenig for a special Shabbat celebration as we gather the entire JCP community to welcome Rabbi Josh. The service begins at 6:00 p.m. at 146 Duane Street.

Slumberfest 2025: Jamchella | 6th-7th Grade

Join your JCP friends for a Saturday night sleepunder at 146 Duane Street! We will have dinner, do Havdalah, play games, bake cookies, and drink lots of hot cocoa. The 6th & 7th grade event will also include a movie screening. Come in your PJ’s ready for a fun and cozy evening!

Register here!

Slumberfest 2025: Jamapalooza | 3rd-5th Grade

Join your JCP friends for a Saturday night sleepunder at 146 Duane Street! We will have dinner, do Havdalah, play games, bake cookies, and drink lots of hot cocoa. The 6th & 7th grade event will also include a movie screening. Come in your PJ’s ready for a fun and cozy evening!

Register here!

Slumberfest 2025: Jamaroo | Kindergarten – 2nd Grade

Join your JCP friends for a Saturday night sleepunder at 146 Duane Street! We will have dinner, do Havdalah, play games, bake cookies, and drink lots of hot cocoa. The 6th & 7th grade event will also include a movie screening. Come in your PJ’s ready for a fun and cozy evening!

Register here!

Tot Havdalah

Join your friends at JCP for a joyful and musical Shabbat experience for families with children up to five years of age. Come together for song, dance, prayer, and stories, followed by grape juice and challah.

This event is free of charge. Registration is needed only for children who will attend; accompanying adults do not need to register themselves.

Register here!

Anne Frank | The Exhibition

JCP invites you for a private tour of this ground-breaking exhibition, which includes a full-scale model of the Annex where Anne and her family were forced into hiding.

The Center for Jewish History, 15 West 16th Street

This event is for adults only.

Register here!

UJA x JCP Literacy Event

We are thrilled to host a fun and meaningful community service opportunity! Families are invited to join us as we pack 200 literacy kits for children receiving short-term, intensive crisis intervention from The Jewish Board, a partner and grantee of UJA. We look forward to seeing you there. This is not a drop-off event.

Please register each family member that will be attending.

This mitzvah project is generously sponsored by Blair and Brian Lichter.

Register here!

14 Street Y Lunch Service

Join us for this great opportunity for JCP adults to take part in a meaningful act of community service by helping to set up and serve lunch to our downtown neighbors in need.

JCP volunteers will serve lunch to older adults at the Project ORE and Sirovich Center for Balanced Living programs, which are part of the 14 Street Y. Space is limited.

The lunch program is located at 331 East 12th Street.

Spots full please email jisman@jcpdowntown.org with any questions.

 

 

Sing with Suzi

Attend an interactive and upbeat sing-along starring Suzi Shelton, an award-winning children’s recording artist! This musical performance is for children up to age five and includes a snack.

Register here!