Sid Jacobson JCC

The Big Sibling Transition: Fostering Positive Relationships from the Start
2025-04-10 19:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY, 11548, United States
Join us for an insightful discussion with Chrissy Thorne, Lead Child Life Specialist at North Shore University Hospital. Learn practical techniques to help your child adjust to their new role as a big sibling, strengthen family bonds, and foster a loving connection between siblings.

Community Challah Bake
2025-04-24 18:30 - 20:30
Let’s knead and braid in celebration of Blue + White Week! Whether you’re an experienced baker or trying your hand for the first time, this event is for everyone. Discover the joy of crafting challah, share laughs and stories with friends and neighbors, and leave with your own beautifully braided loaf to enjoy at home. All ingredients and supplies are provided—just bring your enthusiasm!
$18 members / $36 nonmembers per person
Children ages 12 and under are free

A Night at Citi Field: Mets vs. Braves
2025-08-13 19:00
This event is currently at capacity and has moved to a waitlist.
To be added to the waitlist, please contact the front desk at 516.484.1545.
Let’s go Mets! Spend a summer evening with us at the ballpark as the Amazins take on their division rivals, the Atlanta Braves, at 7:10pm.
Your ticket includes a seat in Section 331 (along the third base line), with access to the Heineken Diamond Lounge and Metro Market. Includes a $24 food voucher!
Participants are responsible for their own transportation. Digital tickets will be sent to your phone prior to the game.
$62 per person

Grandparents Day: Breakfast, Books + Bonding
2025-09-07 10:30 - 12:00
Celebrate your special day by teaming up with your grandchildren for a morning of fun! Enjoy a bagel breakfast, followed by a visit from local children’s book author and illustrator Ann F. Koffsky, and give back to our community with service projects.
$10 members per family / $20 nonmembers per family
Brought to you by our Bernce & Ira Waldbaum Family Children’s Center and Center for Adult Programming

PFLAG
2025-09-14 13:00, 2025-11-16 13:00, 2026-01-11 13:00, 2026-02-15 13:00, 2026-05-17 13:00
PFLAG is dedicated to keeping families together when a loved one comes out as LGBTQ. Open group meetings or confidential helpline. For more information, visit pflagli.org.
September 14, 2025
November 16, 2025
January 11, 2026
March 15, 2026
May 17, 2026

Community Babka Bake with Avery Robinson
2025-09-29 18:30 - 20:30
Experience the joy of hands-on baking as you craft your own babka—a sweet, twisted loaf full of flavor and tradition. With expert guidance from Avery Robinson, culinary historian, co-founder of Rye Revival, and manager of Black Rooster Food, you’ll learn how to prepare and shape this beloved treat to take home and bake. All ingredients and refreshments are Kosher.
$18 members / $36 nonmembers
Limited space is available for the program, to register, please call 516.484.1545. Walk-ins will not be accepted.

Light Up the Night: Chanukah Celebration
2025-12-21 14:00 - 16:00
Celebrate the Festival of Lights with Shevet Gefen’s Israeli Scouts and us with activities, food, music, and lighting the menorah!
To register, contact Lauren Chizner, lchizner@sjjcc.org.

Winter Melodies with Little Maestros
2026-01-11 11:30 - 12:15
Ages: Birth-5 years
Get ready to sing, dance, and move to your favorite Little Maestros tunes! Enjoy an interactive show with puppets, bubbles, and hands-on instrument fun—perfect for the whole family and guaranteed to bring big smiles.
$40 members / $45 nonmembers per family

Family Pajama Shabbat Dinner
2026-01-30 17:00 - 18:30
Spend shabbat as a family! Enjoy a special evening of community, crafts, music, and fun!
We’ll light the Shabbat candles, recite blessings, and share a joyful meal with friends old and new.
Adult: $18
Children: $10
Register: Adults
Register: Children

Winter Melodies with Little Maestros: Music, Lunch & Play
2026-02-08 11:30 - 14:00, 2026-03-15 11:30 - 14:00
Ages: Birth-5 years
SPEND YOUR DAY AT SJJCC!
Get ready to sing, dance, and move to your favorite Little Maestros tunes! Enjoy an interactive show with puppets, bubbles, and hands-on instrument fun—perfect for the whole family and guaranteed to bring big smiles. A lite lunch will be provided after the concert, followed by playtime in the Rosenman Family Gym!
$40 members / $45 nonmembers per family
