Angie Pontani
$20, advance $15
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Sing Me Tonight! For all ages!
Hosted by Victor Neufeld Better than karaoke, more fun than a piano bar…Join the JCC’s very own version of Glee! Come for an evening of uninhibited musical fun. Choose your favorite songs and sing highlights from the catalogues of pop, Broadway, rock, classics, The Beatles and folk music. There will be guest singers, surprises and lyrics provided. Tue, May 10, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM FREE ALL! Register online! |
 JQ Youth
A dynamic, fun, and thought-provoking social group for Jews from traditional backgrounds, ages 18-30. Come for discussion and a chance to meet new people. For more info contact jqyouth@yahoo.com. Thu, May 12, 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM |
LGBTQ Estate Planning 
Join attorney Alison Arden Besunder for a comprehensive seminar discussing the legal issues facing the LGBTQ community. Topics for this presentation include: property administration, protecting adopted and non-adopted children, cohabitation agreements, partner advantages, tax savings, and Medicaid. Wed, May 18, 7:00 PM FREE ALL! Register online! |
PFLAG NYC TransParents Project 
The TransParents Project began several years ago with three couples gathered around a dinner table to discuss their transgender children. Now a much larger group, with members from New York City and surrounding areas, we come together under the auspices of PFLAG NYC and the JCC. No matter when your child disclosed his/her gender identity issues,
or what stage of transition he/she is in, please join us to meet understanding friends, share important information, and to get
(and provide) support as we all travel this special road together.
Sun, May 22, 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM
FREE ALL! Check out PFLAG NYC for more information.
Don’t Miss This Incredible Evening!
| Getting Reel About Youth & Gender
Join Ma’yan, The JCC in Manhattan, Gender Spectrum, Scenarios USA, Keshet, PFLAG NYC, and Congregation Beth Simhat Torah for an evening of exploration Thu, Jan 27, 6-9 pm, Free |
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Scotch Tasting for Men and Male-Identified
There’s nothing like sharing a glass of fine Scotch with friends while enhancing your appreciation of the ancient art form of distillation. Join our expert and his excellent spirits for an evening of new tastes and new acquaintances. RSVP is mandatory for this event!
Thu, Feb 10, 7-9 pm, $18/$20 |
| LGBTQ Trip to Israel! |
Ma’agal: The Nehirim Womens’ Group
A new support group for Jewish women facing questions of sexuality, gender and religion. The group is primarily oriented toward lesbians, but all women are invited to participate. Each meeting is facilitated, and includes sharing and discussion. Most meetings will also feature a guest speaker. Confidentiality, support, and compassionate listening are central values.
2 Mondays, Nov 1 & Dec 6, 7:30-9 pm, Free
Click here to register!
JQYouth A dynamic, fun, and thought-provoking social group for Jews from traditional backgrounds, ages 18-30. Come for discussion and a chance to meet new people. For more information contact jqyouth@yahoo.com. 2 Thursdays, Nov 11 & Dec 9, 8:30-10:30 pm, Free |
Cometfire: LGBTQ Teen & Tween Group
Sexuality questioning or LGBTQ-identifying 11-14 year-olds will have the opportunity to discuss sexuality, youth empowerment, confusion, and self esteem with our wonderful facilitator in a safe and private space. Snacks served. If you have questions about this group, e-mail Rabbi Alissa Wise at alissa@mayan.org.
4 Thursdays, Nov 4 & 18 and Dec 2 & 16, 4:30-6 pm, Free |
Achi: 40′s + 50′s Gay, Bi and Questioning Jewish Men’s Group
Gay, bi, and questioning men have their own unique needs and concerns. Each month a new topic guides this exciting group through a great blend of social and intellectual programming. Come with a friend, come alone, come to discuss, come to connect. Drinks and Snacks included.
2 Mondays, Nov 15 & Dec 20, 7-8:30 pm, $10 all |
| Don’t Miss This Great Event! |
Israeli, Orthodox and Gay
A panel discussion with four of the men and women who are leading this growing and important movement Over the past few years, a growing population of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals have emerged from within Israel’s Orthodox communities, and a set of new organizations have developed to serve their needs. Come hear their stories and learn about the successes they have had and the challenges they face as they forge new ground in Israeli society.
Tue, Nov 9, 7:30-10:30 pm, Free
Click here to register!
Teshuva and Forgiveness: What Do These Things Mean to Us as Traditional LGBTQ Jews?
The upcoming holidays are a time of reflection and repentance in the Jewish world. Join us for a discussion about the holidays, prayer, forgiveness, and how we can make these holidays most effective for ourselves, our families, and our communities. Refreshments will be served. Co-Sponsored by The JCC, JQY and Glydsa.
Thu, Sept 16, 8:30-10 pm, FREE
Click here to register!
Achi: 40′s + 50′s Gay, Bi & Questioning Jewish Men’s Group Gay, bi, and questioning men have their own unique needs and concerns. Each month a new topic guides this exciting group through a great blend of social and intellectual programming. Come with a friend, come alone, come to discuss, come to connect. Drinks and Snacks included. 4 times on the 3rd Monday of each month, Sept 20-Dec 20, 7-8:30 pm, $10 all |
Sukkot Blowout: Drink and Dance Celebration Party hard in our amazing, huge, rooftop sukkah against the beautiful NYC skyline. Our sukkah is a lovely, community-made, temporary cabin covered in leaves and greenery. It’s big enough to invite the whole LGBTQ crew over for a crazy night of fabulous fun. Join us for our annual sukkot-a-bration! No rules, no holding back, just an amazing soiree Sun, Sept 26, 8 pm, $12 all |
Women’s Sukkot Party Brought to You by Nehirim & the JCC
Nehirim and The JCC in Manhattan invite you to an all women’s party at the beautiful JCC rooftop Sukkah! Come with friends, meet new people and celebrate the holiday together with wine, snacks and a fabulous crowd. This is a great chance to meet some nice Jewish girls — see you there!
Tue, Sept 28, 7-10 pm, $5 all
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women and women-identified spring rooftop mixer
Over a hundred women have already reserved their spots for a great spring night of drinks, mingling, and networking on our beautiful rooftop as the women of OP.LYNX and the women of the JCC meet, mingle, and mix. Bring your business cards and make those connections work! Price includes alcohol and snacks.
Thu, May 13, 6 pm |
keep your wives away from them: orthdox women, unorthodox desires
Come celebrate the publication of the book with contributing writers who will read from their essays. Keep Your Wives Away From Them takes on that challenge by giving voice to genderqueer Jewish women who were once silenced-and effectively rendered invisible-by their faith.
Mon, May 24, 7-9 pm |
Mark Your Calendars! |
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| women and women-identified spring rooftop mixer
Join us for a great spring night of drinks, mingling, and networking on our beautiful rooftop as the women of OP.LYNX and the women of the JCC meet, mingle, and mix. Bring your business cards and make those connections work! Price includes alcohol and snacks
Thu, May 13, 6 pm |
keep your wives away from them: orthdox women, unorthodox desires
Come celebrate the publication of the book with contributing writers who will read from their essays. Keep Your Wives Away From Them takes on that challenge by giving voice to genderqueer Jewish women who were once silenced-and effectively rendered invisible-by their faith.
Mon, May 24, 7-9 pm |
Thu, Jun 17, 8 pm
$10/$12
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 Holiday Toy Drive
Spread holiday joy to our city’s underserved children. Donate a new, unwrapped toy for a child in need whose mother receives services of Sanctuary for Families, a nonprofit organization dedicated exclusively to serving domestic violence victims and their children.
Donation bin is located in JCC lobby.
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| Cross Attracted: Using Personality Research to Find Your Perfect Match (For Men & Male-Identified) Cross Attracted uses the latest in personality research to place participants into groups based on aspects of their personality. Between rounds all the groups will sip complimentary glasses of wine, mix and mingle and meet fellows from the other groups as well. To learn more about how it works click here.
Wed, Dec 9, 7 pm, $15/$20 |
| Community Chanukah Celebration Spin the dreidel with friends from Gay and Lesbian Yeshiva Day School Alumni (GLYDSA), JQYouth and The JCC in Manhattan for the annual LGBTQ Jewish Community Chanukah party at the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center, 208 West 13th Street. For more info visit glydsa.
Wed, Dec 16, 7 pm, $10/$7 students |
| Nehirim/CBST Community Shabbat Dinner Join hundreds of GLBT Jews, partners, and allies for a community-wide Shabbat dinner, sponsored by Nehirim, Congregation Beth Simchat Torah, the JCC in Manhattan, He’Bro, and other cosponsoring organizations, coinciding with the 8th night of Chanukah.
The dinner, strictly kosher and catered by the Village Crown, will be preceded by services at CBST (beginning at 7pm), and followed by a tisch (shabbat celebration-starting around 10:30pm).
Pricing is $35 base rate, $25 discounted rate, and $45 supporter rate. Advance registration is required. Click here to register.
Fri, Dec 18, 7 pm |
| ONGOING PROGRAMS |
| Ma’agal: the Nehirim Womens’ Group A new support group for Jewish women facing questions of sexuality, gender and religion. The group is primarily oriented toward lesbians but all women are invited to participate.
Dec 7, 7:30 pm, Free |
Dec 8, 7 pm, Free
