Bernikow JCC Staten Island

10/02/2026

Today, we were proud to host Governor Hochul as she announced $1 million in funding for facility upgrades for our Stapleton Older Adult Center. We are grateful to the governor and our state representatives for advocating for this funding, which will have a significant impact for our older adult participants!

10/02/2026

Our JCC community is the heart of everything we do 🧡 Hearing how excited our participants were to meet Ruhama Sh*trit reminds us why we love bringing experiences like this one to the Staten Island JCC!

More events from our Dr. Esther Grushkin Center for Arts + Culture are coming soon, and we hope to see you there! Let us know what you would love to see next!

10/02/2026

In observance of Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah, all JCC programs will be closed from Friday, October 2 at 5:00PM through Sunday, October 4. Chag Sameach!

10/01/2026

Our Early Childhood Centers welcomed the families of our students for Back to School Night! At the JCC, we believe families are essential partners in every child's journey, and we loved having them join us in our classrooms! When the children came in the next day, they were surprised by a loving craft from their parent.

10/01/2026

Youth Flag Football at the JCC is back!🏈 Kids learn the game, build teamwork, and grow their confidence on the field. No contact required.

👥 Ages 9-12
📅 Sundays, starting October 11
⏰ 10:00AM-11:00 AM
📍 Bernikow JCC

Ready to hit the field? Sign up today at sijcc.org/sports

09/30/2026

Wow! A Culinary Celebration with Ruhama Sh*trit was filled with so many special moments! Check out our video recap and relive this amazing night with us!🎥🧡🍽️

09/30/2026

Our JCC Sukkah is officially built and decorated with amazing crafts made by our participants. We can’t wait to continue our Sukkot festivities this week!

Join us tomorrow at 4:30pm at the Bernikow JCC for our Pizza in the Hut! family event FREE to our JCC Members, ECE Children, and 2026 Campers! 🥳

Register here: https://bit.ly/3TV4zRc

09/30/2026

09/29/2026

Wow! What an amazing night with Ruhama Sh*trit 🍽️🧡

Good food brings people together, and last night we cooked, danced, and tasted delicious dishes at our Culinary Celebration. Thank you, Ruhama, for joining our JCC community to connect and celebrate together!

09/29/2026

Thank you to the Mannix Family ShopRites for donating book bags & goodies for our participants!

09/28/2026

09/28/2026

The initiative is part of the Heckscher Foundation for Children’s broader mission to expand opportunities for underserved youth.

09/28/2026

Camp friends, camp spirit, camp fun. They don't have to end when summer does!

This fall, our JCC kid programs bring the spirit and fun of camp year-round! Find your next adventure at one of our upcoming kid programs.

📆 Monday, October 12: School's Out
📆 Saturday, October 17: Camp Night
📆 Saturday, October 24: Saturday Sports Night

Learn more at https://bit.ly/4rskenk

09/25/2026

In observance of Sukkot, all JCC programs will be closed from Friday, September 25 at 5:00PM through Sunday, September 27.

09/24/2026

Our JCC staff showed up in yellow and gold to support Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and Sunrise Day Camp–Staten Island.💛

09/24/2026

Our maintenance team and Rabbi Kevin have been hard at work building our sukkah! We can't wait for all of our upcoming Sukkot celebrations across our JCC programs!

09/23/2026

Our Pickleball Glow Party was a big hit!🏓Thank you to everyone who came out and shined on the courts with us!

09/23/2026

Our Memory Loss Program participants enjoyed a beautiful day painting stones and having ice cream together at our Avis/South Shore JCC Older Adult Center community garden along with our Agricultural Coordinator, Susan!

09/22/2026

https://bit.ly/4rmSznO

The Israeli-American recipe developer and content creator has built a huge following—1.2 million people on Instagram alone.

09/22/2026

THIS THURSDAY! Join social media sensation and Israeli-American culinary star, Ruhama Sh*trit for a live cooking demonstration and samples of her favorite recipes!

VIP package includes an intimate meet-and-greet reception with w**e & light bites and a custom apron!

Purchase tickets here: https://bit.ly/4wygfGS

09/22/2026

Pizza in the Hut! Celebrate Sukkot with an afternoon of pizza, music, crafts, and holiday fun at the JCC. Plus, a sing-along with Sherri Ehrlic!

🗓️ October 1, 4:30PM-6:00PM
📍 Bernikow JCC, 1466 Manor Road

Register here: https://bit.ly/4AcV00m

09/18/2026

In observance of Yom Kippur, all JCC programs will be closed from Sunday, September 20 at 3:00PM through Monday, September 21. We wish all who celebrate a meaningful day and an easy fast.

09/18/2026

Our Hillel of Staten Island students delivered packages to Holocaust survivors ahead of the Jewish High Holidays.

09/17/2026

Our JCC Youth Music and Arts Programs encourage children to learn new skills, express themselves creatively, and pursue their interests in a supportive environment.

Explore our programs and upcoming free demos at sijcc.org/youth-arts-enrichment

09/17/2026

Only 1 more week until Ruhama is at the Bernikow JCC!

🗓️Thursday, September 24, 7:00PM
📍Bernikow JCC, 1466 Manor Road
🎟️General Admission & VIP experiences available!

Learn more and secure your tickets here: https://bit.ly/4wygfGS