Shimon and Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Center

Welcome the Jewish New year (Shanah Tovah!) and the season of fall with an evening of mindfulness, movement, and joy. Together, we’ll embrace the spirit of reflection, renewal, and new beginnings through meditation, movement, and rest. ? Set intentions with meditation & breathwork ? Energizing intermediate vinyasa flow ? Explore an asana sequence at your own pace ? Guided meditation & extended savasana ? Curated playlist featuring Israeli artists led by Chava, this 75-minute experience is an opportunity to pause, reconnect, and welcome the new year feeling grounded, joyful, and renewed.

Shake the Lulav, Feel the Beat: A Sukkot Drumming Celebration Shake it, drum it, celebrate it! Join us for Shake the Lulav, Feel the Beat, a joyful Sukkot celebration filled with rhythm, tradition, food, and fun for the whole family. We’ll begin with a warm welcome and Sukkot blessings before turning up the beat with a hands-on drumming experience led by Musical IQ. Kids and adults alike can grab a drum and join the circle as we make some music together. Along the way, shake the lulav and etrog, enjoy dinner in the sukkah, and celebrate Sukkot with friends, family, and community. ? The group will rotate between dinner and the drumming circle, so everyone gets plenty of time to eat, drum, shake, and celebrate. $5 per person Open to the entire community. Come hungry. Come ready to make some noise. And come ready to shake the lulav and feel the beat!

Bring the flavors of Israel to your kitchen with Israeli Cooking with Maya, a fun, hands-on culinary experience that celebrates delicious food and great company. Whether you're an experienced home cook or just love trying something new, Maya will guide you step-by-step through authentic Israeli recipes while sharing the stories, traditions, and techniques that make each dish special. You'll chop, season, cook, and, of course, enjoy your creations alongside fellow food lovers in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. It's the perfect recipe for a memorable evening filled with fresh flavors, new skills, and meaningful connections. Come hungry, you'll leave inspired to recreate these Israeli favorites at home! Menu: Classic Israeli Chopped Salad Sweet & Sour White Cabbage Salad Moroccan Carrot Salad Pickled Veggies

Bring the flavors of Israel to your kitchen with Israeli Cooking with Maya, a fun, hands-on culinary experience that celebrates delicious food and great company. Whether you're an experienced home cook or just love trying something new, Maya will guide you step-by-step through authentic Israeli recipes while sharing the stories, traditions, and techniques that make each dish special. You'll chop, season, cook, and, of course, enjoy your creations alongside fellow food lovers in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. It's the perfect recipe for a memorable evening filled with fresh flavors, new skills, and meaningful connections. Come hungry, you'll leave inspired to recreate these Israeli favorites at home! Menu: Classic Israeli Chopped Salad Sweet & Sour White Cabbage Salad Moroccan Carrot Salad Pickled Veggies