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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

Shabbat in the Hamptons

Join Rabbi Deena for a beautiful summer evening with friends in the Hamptons. More details to come.
SAVE THE DATE!

Home-hosted Shabbat (Adults Only)

We’re so excited to celebrate Shabbat together! Members only, adult event. Enjoy good company, good food, and Shabbat in the comfort of a JCP member’s home.

Some JCP community members have generously volunteered to host Shabbat in their homes. If you’d like to join one of these Shabbat dinners, please complete the registration form ASAP as spots are limited and fill quickly.

Home-hosted Shabbat Sign-up

Nili Lotan: Shop for a Cause

We are thrilled to announce that Nili Lotan is generously opening up her stores to the JCP community for a Shop for a Cause event.

Shop with us on Saturday, May 16th, and mention JCP at checkout – 10% of all purchases will be donated to JCP.  
Open to all, RSVP not needed!

City Harvest: Feed Our Kids Food Drive

City Harvest’s annual Feed Our Kids Food Drive runs each year from Mother’s Day to Father’s Day (May 10–June 21) and helps provide much needed food for New York City’s children and their families, especially during summer, when access to free school meals may become limited.

In New York City, one in four children does not always know where their next meal will come from. You can help City Harvest ensure that shelves at food pantries and community food programs across the city are stocked for children and their families this summer. Last year, we collected more than 170,000 pounds of food.

GIANT on Broadway

Join your JCP friends for a spectacular night at the theater to see GIANT on Broadway.

GIANT is a tense, acclaimed Broadway drama starring John Lithgow as children’s author Roald Dahl. Set in 1983, it follows a high-stakes, real-life weekend where Dahl must decide whether to apologize for a virulent, antisemitic article or risk his reputation. Directed by Nicholas Hytner, the play explores themes of bigotry and artistic legacy.

For questions, please email events@jcpdowntown.org. This is an adults-only event. Tickets are limited. Get yours now! 

JCP Benefit: Mazel Ticket

Purchase a JCP Mazel Ticket for $100 for your chance to select one item from a curated collection of auction items BEFORE the auction officially opens on April 16th.

One lucky winner will be selected to choose their favorite item from this exclusive curation.

Featuring experiences across arts, travel, and entertainment, the JCP Mazel Ticket Collection highlights some of the most exciting offerings in the auction.

Tickets available now! May the odds be ever in your favor. 

The winner will be announced on April 15th at 11:00 am and must select their item before 4:00 pm that day.

Yom Ha’Zikaron and Yom Ha’Atzmaut

Join us for a meaningful evening of learning and engagement with Rabbi Deena and Rabbi Josh as we mark Yom HaZikaron and Yom HaAtzmaut. Together, we’ll explore the profound transition from remembrance to celebration, and what these days ask of us as individuals and as a community. Come for thoughtful conversation, connection, and a deeper understanding of this powerful moment in the Jewish calendar.

All Adult learning classes will join together that evening for this meaningful session, and it is also open to the wider community.

Please register here. If you have any questions, please contact jcprabbis@jcpdowntown.org