In response to the COVID-19 crisis, the Levis JCC has pivoted its programming initiatives to offer "Our J at Home." Until guests are able to gather once again, the Levis JCC has created a virtual library and resource center including a bi-monthly book club, weekly classes, lectures, and even their acclaimed Judy Levis Markhoff Boca Raton Jewish Film Festival.
"Until we can all gather together again, it is our hope that our virtual programming brings a bit of joy, knowledge, and entertainment to our community while they are safely staying at home," said Stephanie Owitz, Director of the Levis JCC Sandler Center.
Upcoming Sandler Center Virtual Programming Includes:
Tuesday, April 28, 10 am
Ongoing Class: The Ladies Room with Trudy Berlin
Discussion of women’s issues relating to finances, relationships, family dynamics, women’s rights and more, in a supportive and stimulating environment.
Wednesdays, April 22 & 29, 10:30 am
Ongoing Class: The Wisdom Circle with Liz Sterling
This is the opportunity to share, explore and support one another through intelligent and heartfelt conversations.
Thursdays, April 23 & 30, 11:30 am
Ongoing Class: Making the Rest of Your Life The Best of Your Life with Marilyn Charwat.
This is a weekly interactive discussion group about acquiring the life tools for living a more joyous and fulfilling life.
Thursdays, April 23 & 30, 1 pm
Ongoing Class: Jewish Thought Throughout the Ages with Abraham Hamaoui
A series of weekly discussions based on readings from selected sources and books.
Monday, April 27, 3 pm
Lecture: Nine Famous People with Surprising Jewish Roots with Rose Feinberg, Ed.D
Thursday, April 30, 10 am
Book Club: The New Husband with special guest author D.J. Palmer
The New Husband is an over-the-top psychological thriller about a woman who finds love with a man who may or may not be a psychopath. D.J. Palmer is the author of numerous critically acclaimed suspense novels, including Delirious and Desper
Friday, May 1, 10:30 am
Ongoing Class: He Said/She Said with Gayle and Marty Weissberg
Stimulating and provocative conversation on soul-searching topics mixed with humor, insights and lively strategies for personal growth led by Gayle and Marty Weissberg, former hosts of the nationally syndicated talk show, Mid-Life.
The Judy Levis Markhoff Boca Raton Jewish Film Festival is also currently offering a "Virtual Film Festival" for its donors, sponsors, patrons, and film festival ticket holders. The Virtual Film Festival will feature select films from the 55 films that were slated to be screened during the fourth year of this Festival. Patrons and ticket holders will be contacted with instructions and log in credentials in order to access the films from their own homes.
We have created a way to connect with each other and share in the many meaningful and enriching programs that offer joy and happiness throughout the year. Visit www.levisjcc.org/