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
Details and Registration coming soon…
We’re so excited to celebrate Shabbat together!
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 this form ASAP as dinners are filled on a rolling basis. The Shabbat committee will match people based on capacity, kids’ ages, etc. and will aim to confirm groups 2 weeks before the dinner. Space is limited, but please know that if these dates don’t work out for any reason, there will be many more opportunities to be a guest in the future.
Please register here!
We’ll kick off Shabbat with a festive dinner, fun vibes, and time to connect with friends while celebrating the New Year of the Trees. Come hungry and ready for a cozy, meaningful night.
Email Kai to sign up ksegall@jcpdowntown.org
Join your friends at JCP for a meaningful afternoon of mitzvah projects. We will gather together to create cards, care packages, and sort donations from our Room to Grow drive–all to benefit our fellow New Yorkers.
This event is perfect for children of all ages, and we encourage you to stick around for Havdalah Tot Shabbat following this event at 5:00 pm. You’re never too old for festive songs and community!
This is a free event. Please register all children that will be attending. We can’t wait to see you there!
Register here!
The first installment of our Health and Wellness Series, presented by Ilana Golant, CEO and founder of the Food Allergy Fund (FAF). Organized in part by JCP community member Hanna Richheimer.
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JCP is partnering with the 14StY for their MLK Day of Service. Join us for a powerful day of learning and action in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy. Families will learn about MLK’s life and work, the Jewish value of service, and pack hygiene kits for people experiencing homelessness in partnership with The Bowery Mission. This event is geared for families with children ages 3-11. This program is funded by the UJA and cosponsored by East End Temple, the Jewish Community Project and Village Temple.
Accepting new or gently used essential items for children age 0-3 including clothes (size 0-5), toys, books and gear. There will be a bin to drop off items in the JCP lobby.
Room to Grow’s innovative three-year program provides families with structured coaching, material goods, and community connections to support parents and ensure their babies have the social, emotional and language skills they need to thrive from the start.
Guidelines for what items will be accepted: https://www.roomtogrow.org/donate-baby-items/#items-we-accept
We encourage the JCP community to join Rabbi Deena to join us in the third installment in Highlighting Healers and Hope. A screening of the powerful film Holding Liat as it begins it theatrical release.
ABOUT HOLDING LIAT: What begins as a chronicle of Liat Atzili’s parents, sister, and children’s efforts to secure her return from captivity, becomes a portrait of conflicting impulses towards anger, indifference, and compassion straining the bonds of one grieving family.
Liat Atzili joined the JCP community back in 2024 at our first commemoration of 10/7 to bravely share her story with the community. The producers of the film have been generous enough to arrange for discounted seats for JCP members.
You may order your tickets here and use the discount code “JCP” to save $4 off each ticket: HOLDING LIAT
If you cannot attend on January 15, the “JCP” discount code applies to all showings of the film at the Film Forum from January 9-15: https://filmforum.org/film/holding-liat
Join Downtown Jews for an unforgettable night making sufganiyot & latkes at The Institute of Culinary Education! You will work in teams to make classic potato latkes; hard cider apple sauce; herbed sour cream and sufganiyot. At the end of class, participants will gather to enjoy the food they have prepared with wine and soft drinks.
Ticket Price: $100 per person
Register Here!
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