We will be holding a blood drive in cooperation with the New York Blood Center. It’s scheduled for February 4, 2024 from 9:30 AM to 2 PM. Please plan to donate and, if you can, volunteer to help. Let us know you are coming by sending an email to president@vcjewishcenter.org.
The VCJC will be hosting its annual Chanukah Celebration for the community on Tuesday, December 12th at 7:00 pm, the night of the 6th Chanukah candle. We will have delicious latkes & jelly donuts for everyone. There will be musical entertainment by Chaim Zadok. Come try your luck for great prizes at our raffle for only $1 per ticket! FREE ADMISSION! So come join us and have a good time!
We will commemorate Kristallnacht, the night of broken glass, on its 85th anniversary. As part of our observance, Larry Hartstein will present a lecture on: The Nazi Eugenic Programs and Their American Origins It will be held at the VCJC on Sunday, November 12, 2023, starting at 10:30AM for refreshments and 11:00AM for the program. If you expect to attend, please let us know via email.
On October 15, 2023, the VCJC was privileged to have Prof. Lloyd Ultan, Bronx Historian Emeritus, present a lecture on the historic diversity of the Bronx. Steven Harris graciously videoed the entire presentation. Here it is for your enjoyment. Please note that the closed captions have been computer generated and not fully edited. Names, in particular, may have significant errors.
The Van Cortlandt Jewish Center (VCJC) is thrilled to announce an enlightening and insightful lecture titled “The Bronx, Historic Ethnic Diversity” by renowned historian, Prof. Lloyd Ultan. The event will take place on Sunday, October 15, 2023, at 2 p.m. at the Van Cortlandt Jewish Center. Lloyd Ultan, a distinguished historian and Professor of History at Fairleigh Dickinson with an exceptional grasp of Bronx history, will lead attendees on a captivating journey through time, exploring the diverse tapestry of the…
The Van Cortlandt Jewish Center is proud to announce its upcoming blood drive aimed at making a positive impact on the community. The event will take place on Sunday, July 30, 2023 from 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM at the Van Cortlandt Jewish Center on 3880 Sedgwick Avenue, Bronx, NY 10463. This initiative is part of VCJC’s ongoing commitment to saving lives and supporting the New York Blood Center. With blood shortages becoming a growing concern, especially during the summer, the VCJC…
We are excited to announce the resumption of our lecture series at the Van Cortlandt Jewish Center beginning on Sunday May 21st. This first lecture will explore the topic of “How the 10 Commandments impact our lives in modern day society.” As we approach the holiday of Shavuos, it is important for us to examine the meaning and teachings behind this significant event in the Jewish calendar. Our esteemed speaker, Rabbi Viders, will guide us in a deep dive into…
Van Cortlandt Jewish Center will host a blood drive scheduled on Sunday, March 26 from 9:30 to 2:00 at 3880 Sedgwick Ave, Bronx NY.
Learn a life saving skill at the hands-only CPR training run by the Fire Department of NY.