Wind down a busy week with Friday Evening Services. Ground your weekend with calming candlelight, community connection prayer, and song.
Blog
Film screening — Torn: The Israel-Palestine Poster War on New York City Streets
Join us for another powerful installment of our Highlighting Healers and Hope Series and our first-ever documentary film screening at JCP. The film weaves together interviews with hostage family members and the artists behind the KIDNAPPED poster campaign which began soon after 10/7. The film studies the tensions brought about by the campaign and explores the question of how a distant war can fracture the social fabric in a city so far away from the conflict.
Following the film, director Nim Shapira will be in conversation with Rabbi Deena about his this impactful work, and there will also be time for Q&A.
This event is recommended for adults and teenagers. This event is free for JCP members and costs $18/family for non-members.
*Viewer Advisory / Disclaimer
TORN is an unrated documentary intended for mature audiences.
The film contains occasional strong language and brief but sensitive visual material.
Approximately two minutes of the 75-minute film include real footage depicting civilian suffering, kidnappings that occurred on October 7, and scenes related to the war in Gaza. These excerpts are included for contextual and journalistic purposes and may be distressing to some viewers.
Viewer discretion is advised.
Shabbat at Sunrise Senior Residential Living
JCP students of all ages are welcome to join Rabbi Deena to help lead a meaningful Shabbat service for the residents of Sunrise Battery Park City senior living community. Space is limited. Please register each child and adult that will be attending.
Please arrive at 3:50 pm. This is a free event.
God’s Love We Deliver Community Service
Volunteer with God’s Love We Deliver on Friday, March 6th 9am-12pm, to help prepare meals in the kitchen! God’s Love We Deliver delivers over 15,000 medically tailored meals each weekday to clients living with severe and chronic illness who are too sick to shop or cook themselves.
About God’s Love We Deliver: God’s Love is the tri-state area’s leading provider of nutritious, individually-tailored meals to people who are too sick to shop or cook for themselves. It’s the only agency of its kind in New York, preparing every nutritious meal by hand and delivering them right to our clients’ doorsteps every day. We rely on volunteers to do all the cutting, chopping and trimming, ensuring that there’s a real human being behind each meal.
REGISTRATION PROCESS: Each volunteer must create an individual account through this following link and register for the shift at least one week before the shift. Volunteers who do not register will not be permitted entry to our building. Volunteers will have up until one week beforehand to claim a reserved spot. Any reserved spots that are unclaimed will be released back to the general public one week before the shift and their spot will not be guaranteed if they do not register.
Details:
- LOCATION: God’s Love We Deliver is located in SoHo at 166 Avenue of the Americas, which you can get to by taking the C or E to Spring or the 1 to Houston. Our entrance is on the corner of Spring and 6th Avenue.
- DRESS CODE: For safety and hygiene purposes, volunteers must adhere to the following dress code:
- Clothing: Wear comfortable, casual clothes that you don’t mind getting a bit messy. Shirts must have sleeves; no tank tops or sleeveless shirts are permitted.
- Shoes: Closed-toe shoes are mandatory. Sneakers or other sturdy, non-slip footwear are recommended. No sandals or flip-flops.
- Accessories: Hair must be tied back and contained within a hairnet. Jewelry should be minimal or removed altogether. Watches, smart watches and fitness trackers must be removed.
Age Requirements:
- Minimum age to volunteer within the kitchen is 13.
- Volunteers aged 13-15 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian throughout the entire shift.
- Volunteers 16 and older may participate independently.
Additional Information:
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled shift for check-in and a brief orientation.
We’re excited to have you join us in our mission to deliver love and nourishment to those in need!
Home-hosted Shabbat
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.
HSP Gadol 8th & 9th Grade Tu B’Shevat Shabbat Dinner
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
Mini-mitzvah Day
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!
JCP Health and Wellness Series #1: All About Food Allergies
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.
MLK Day of Service
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.
Room to Grow: Baby and Toddler Item Collection Drive
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.