Westchester Jewish Council Events - too many to list! Click here to see.
A Night of Music and Joy - click here or below to register
Volunteer opportunities with UJA Engage Mount Kisco
For more information contact Debra Cerbini at
For more information contact Debra Cerbini at
Have you ever thought about being a host family to a delightful 18-year old Israeli student?
The Shames JCC is assisting the Westchester Jewish Council to find families to host 4 young people, known as Shinshinim, who will be spending a year in Westchester before they join the army. Watch the video and meet these terrific young people who will act as emissaries assigned to different synagogues, day schools, and JCCs around the county. Families are asked to commit to a 3 ½ month time slot and would need to provide a room and some meals. The students would adapt to their host family’s lifestyle. If the family sits down to eat together, the Shinshinim will join them when their schedule allows; if everyone fends for themselves the Shinshinim should made to feel comfortable to do the same. A strong bond develops between these two worlds- even to the point that some families have taken the Shinshinim to family gatherings, social events, and other activities. WJC is looking for host families who can fill the following time slots:
12/2/2018-3/17/2019 (14 weeks)
3/17/2019-6/18/2019 (13 weeks)
For more information please contact Donna Bartell at donna@wjcouncil.org
The Shames JCC is assisting the Westchester Jewish Council to find families to host 4 young people, known as Shinshinim, who will be spending a year in Westchester before they join the army. Watch the video and meet these terrific young people who will act as emissaries assigned to different synagogues, day schools, and JCCs around the county. Families are asked to commit to a 3 ½ month time slot and would need to provide a room and some meals. The students would adapt to their host family’s lifestyle. If the family sits down to eat together, the Shinshinim will join them when their schedule allows; if everyone fends for themselves the Shinshinim should made to feel comfortable to do the same. A strong bond develops between these two worlds- even to the point that some families have taken the Shinshinim to family gatherings, social events, and other activities. WJC is looking for host families who can fill the following time slots:
12/2/2018-3/17/2019 (14 weeks)
3/17/2019-6/18/2019 (13 weeks)
For more information please contact Donna Bartell at donna@wjcouncil.org
Sponsored by Keshet and Mosaic of Westchester, a number of programs for both teens and families & communities are in place for the fall including:Monthly teen group, teen summits, parades, shabbatonim, inclusion workshops, speakers and storytellers. Details.
For more information or to get involved, contact Avi Edelman.
Teens that volunteer for Friendship Circle will spend quality time with children with special needs in the environment the kids are most comfortable in and familiar with: their own homes. The teens are guided and trained for their valuable role as friend and mentor. For more information contact