Westchester Jewish Center

03/03/2026

🎭 Purimspiel 2026 🎭

📅 March 8, 2026 | 7:00–9:30 PM

“See Hair or Be Square!”

Think SNL for Jews. Laugh your tuchis off, poke a little fun at the clergy, hear the Purim story told through Broadway hits, and watch your fellow congregants totally commit to the bit — all while enjoying free hamantaschen.

Directed by WJC’s own Randy Heller.

join us — you won’t want to miss it! 🎉

03/01/2026

Purim 2026 at WJC! ✨🎭

Join us at WJC as we celebrate Purim with community, joy, and plenty of festive fun! From Megillah reading to costumes and celebration, it’s a night you won’t want to miss.

📅 March 2–8, 2026

👉 Get all the details and RSVP here:

https://www.wjcenter.org/wjc-purim-2026/

Chag Purim Sameach! 🎉

01/09/2026

PJ Library Jewish Children’s Book Festival

This Sunday - January 11 10:00am to 4:00pm

WJC is thrilled to partner with and for the first-ever Jewish Children’s Book Festival, taking place at 92NY in Manhattan. This free, family-friendly event celebrates Jewish stories, imagination, and creativity through author storytimes, live music, crafts, and workshops for all ages. Families can also “shop” for free PJ Library books to take home.

Learn more and register: pjlibrary.org/bookfestival

01/04/2026

🌟 Discover WJC Early Childhood Center 🌟

Looking for a warm, nurturing preschool for your child? Join us for an Open House at WJC Kids Early Childhood Center, serving children ages 2–5.

📅 Thursday, January 22
at 9:30 AM

Classes for Twos, Threes, Fours, extended day programs, and before/after School (in collab with the Rye YMCA)

Meet our experienced teachers, tour our classrooms and outdoor learning spaces, and learn how our play-based, child-centered approach supports each child’s growth and development.

All families are welcome!

🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/4pmPuBs

Please share with friends, neighbors, or anyone you know with young children!

12/16/2025

WJC is thrilled to partner with PJ Library and 92NY for the first-ever Jewish Children’s Book Festival, taking place on

Sunday, January 11 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at 92NY in Manhattan.

This free, family-friendly event celebrates Jewish stories, imagination, and creativity through author story times, live music, crafts, and workshops for all ages. Families can also “shop” for free PJ Library books to take home.

Learn more and register: pjlibrary.org/bookfestival

12/08/2025

✨ Celebrate the 2nd night of Hanukkah at WJC! ✨

Join us on December 15 from 4–6pm for an afternoon filled with light, music, and family fun.

Two great programs to choose from at 4:00pm:
• A lively game show for adults and kids (elementary-high school!)
• A joyful Hanukkah concert with Matty Roxx for our littles ones and their grownups

🕎 Bring your own Hanukkiyah! We’ll light the candles together as a community. (Candles provided.)

Afterward, stay for a festive Hanukkah dairy dinner—complete with delicious homemade latkes!

$5 per person | $25 family max. Register @ wjcenter.org

Come celebrate, sing, and share the light with us! 💙

12/03/2025

Our free Babies & Bagels class is back with new dates!

Bring your little one for music, movement, and community connection. Open to all!

Ages: Newborn–12 months
📅 Tuesdays · 9:30–10:30 am

RSVP required:
https://bit.ly/babiesandbagels

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ECC Program: Babies & Bagels Tuesday Mornings: December 9, 16 January 6, 13, 20, 27 February 3, 10, 24 Time: 9:30 am - 10:30 am

12/02/2025

🕎 Join us for the Town of Mamaroneck Menorah Lighting! ✨

Celebrate the season with community, skating, and light at the Hommocks Park Ice Rink!

📅 Tuesday, December 16
⏰ 3:00–5:00 PM (weather permitting)

Activities include:
⛸️ 3:30–4:30 PM — Complimentary Indoor Skating

🕯️ 4:45–5:00 PM — Outdoor Menorah Lighting Ceremony

11/18/2025

Join Us for a 5-Night Women’s Solidarity Mission to Israel ✨

Our journey will include meaningful experiences such as:
• Visiting sites impacted on October 7
• Volunteering in communities still rebuilding
• Meeting survivors, soldiers, and inspiring changemakers
• Learning from leading political analysts and scholars
• Celebrating Shabbat at the Western Wall
• Exploring, dining, and shopping in Jerusalem & Tel Aviv

Open to all women in the Westchester area.

https://www.wjcenter.org/womens-volunteer-trip-to-israel/

✔️ Full-time security es**rt included
✔️ Subsidized by UJA-Federation of NY
Let’s learn, connect, support, and stand together. 🇮🇱💙

11/13/2025

🌟 Mitzvah Day 2025 🌟

Join us at WJC on Sunday, November 16, from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm for a morning of community, kindness, and giving back!

Be part of the WJC Social Justice Action Committee’s annual day of helping others — donate, participate, and learn about our partner organizations.

🧺 Donations: Drop off items in the WJC lobby between 9 am and 1 pm or order online.
🥫 Please bring non-perishable food for the Thanksgiving Food Drive benefiting the Larchmont/Mamaroneck Hunger Task Force.

There’s no cost to attend — just bring your generosity and spirit of mitzvah! 💙

Learn more: wjcenter.org/mitzvah-day-2025

11/07/2025

🌟 Mitzvah Day 2025 🌟
Join us at WJC on Sunday, November 16, from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm for a morning of community, kindness, and giving back!

Be part of the WJC Social Justice Action Committee’s annual day of helping others — donate, participate, and learn about our partner organizations.

🧺 Donations: Drop off items in the WJC lobby between 9 am and 1 pm or order online.

🥫 Please bring non-perishable food for the Thanksgiving Food Drive benefiting the Larchmont/Mamaroneck Hunger Task Force.
There’s no cost to attend — just bring your generosity and spirit of mitzvah! 💙

Learn more: wjcenter.org/mitzvah-day-2025