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Sonja Geismar presenting a lecture on the Holocaust.
Yom HaShoah Observance

Yom HaShoah Observance

4/27/25 at noon at VCJC. We will host a Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance) Lecture on Sunday, April 27 at 12:00 PM. The featured speaker will be Sonja Geismar, who will recount her family’s harrowing journey aboard the MS St. Louis, the refugee ship that was tragically turned away by several nations—including the United States—in 1939 as Jewish passengers fled Nazi Germany, and more little known stories ofher family’s escape. This deeply personal and moving lecture is part of VCJC’s ongoing commitment…

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Selling Chametz – Passover 2025

Selling Chametz – Passover 2025

The form for selling your chametz (chometz) is available as a pdf. Please download it, fill it in and get it back to the VCJC office. You can download the form and then print it out and bring it to the office, If you wish and are so equipped, you can download and fill it in on your computer and email it to president@vcjewishcenter.org. In either case, please do so no later than Weds., April 9 so that it can…

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Cover of Jewish Holidays: A Journey Through Tradition and Celebration
Jewish Holidays: A Journey Through Tradition and Celebration – a VCJC book

Jewish Holidays: A Journey Through Tradition and Celebration – a VCJC book

Do you sometimes find yourself: VCJC has you covered! We’ve created a comprehensive, easy-to-read, but compact book that covers these issues and more. Its sixteen chapters explore the Torah derived holidays, the holidays stemming from ancient traditions and events, and the more modern holidays such as those related to Israel and recent events. Each chapter covers a holiday with sections on history, development, customs and practices, themes, and expected behaviors. It’s been written as a handy guide and is meant…

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Kristallnacht Commemoration, 2023

Kristallnacht Commemoration, 2023

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.

Purim 2022

Purim 2022

THE VAN CORTLANDT JEWISH CENTER INVITES YOU TO CELEBRATE PURIM WITH US WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16th MEGILLAH READING BEGINS APPROXIMATELY 7:40 pm Mincha/Maariv at 6:40 pm Everyone in attendance will be given a Shalach Manot package to take home with them.