Join Temple Beth Abraham’s Rabbi David K. Holtz as he leads this discussion group. The class goes at its own pace through the Five Books of Moses (Torah), The Prophets (N’Vi’Im), and Writings (K’tuvim) (T-N-K or Tanakh) in English. You do not need to have previous knowledge of Torah, and you may join in at any point in the cycle. There is no fee to attend.

Writers Sigrid Nunez and Jim Tilley will reach from their works. Tickets are $10, or $5 for members / students / seniors. Please register at https://www.writerscenter.org/calendar/nuneztilley/ Sigrid Nunez has published seven novels, including The Friend (Riverhead Books, 2018). She is also the author of Sempre Susan: A Memoir of Susan Sontag. The Friend won the 2018 National Book Award and was a finalist for the 2019 Simpson/Joyce Carol Oates Prize. One of her short stories has been selected for The…

Samuel J. Comroe, a Los Angeles native, is a stand-up comedian who performs at over 100 clubs and colleges annually. He made his TV debut on TBS’ Conan and has appeared on BET’s Real Husbands of Hollywood with Kevin Hart. In addition to his TV appearances, Sam was recently featured on All Def Digital’s Comedy Originals. He is also the winner of Ricky Gervais’ Comedy Competition, The San Francisco Comedy Competition and has over 40,000 subscribers on his Youtube Channel.…

We will be running a few specials in addition to the regular menu: Prosperity Salad - Yu Sheng of Hamachi, Cucumbers, Radish, Pickled Wood Ear Mushrooms, Asian Pear, Pomelo, Golden Beets, Citrus-Chinese Mustard Dressing - $18 Longevity Noodles - Minced Chicken, Watercress, Black Bean - $26 Red Cooked Whole Fish, Black Vinegar, Burnt Cassia - $39 Crispy Sweet Rice, Citrus, Whipped Honey - $16

This one-day class is back by popular demand. Kirsten Bakis will help you map the plot of your novel in progress. If you only have one day to devote to mapping the plot of your novel, spend it with award-winning novelist, Kirsten Bakis, as she guides you through the process of outlining your next fictional work. Open to writers of all levels. Registration for this 4-hour intensive course is $124. Please register athttps://www.writerscenter.org/calendar/plotjan/ Instructor Kirsten Bakis‘s novel Lives of the…

This is a six-week class for one hour each week from Sunday January 21st through March 1st from 11am-12pm. Please register at https://www.writerscenter.org/calendar/stanhrprojectspring1/ The HOME RUN PROJECT was developed over twenty years ago as an entertaining and interactive learning program to help children (grades 3-6) improve listening skills and focus, encourage the love of reading and creative writing, and at the same time strengthen crucial life skills. The program is based on the true stories in THE MACMILLAN BOOK OF…

In this one-day workshop we will consider what it means to revise a poem. Sometimes a poem arrives fully developed, and feels like a pure gift. Most of the time, however, the poem arrives bedraggled, partially there, but not fully realized. The poet senses this, and begins a process of revision. In our workshop we will look closely at that moment of revision, and try to derive some reliable ideas and guidelines about what one might do with a poem…

Join Temple Beth Abraham’s Rabbi David K. Holtz as he leads this discussion group. The class goes at its own pace through the Five Books of Moses (Torah), The Prophets (N’Vi’Im), and Writings (K’tuvim) (T-N-K or Tanakh) in English. You do not need to have previous knowledge of Torah, and you may join in at any point in the cycle. There is no fee to attend.

Join Us As We Discuss Long Term Care Insurance Presented by Bernie Leiner, CLTC

These three writers will read from their latest works. Tickets are $10 or $5 for HVWC members / students / seniors. Please purchase at https://www.writerscenter.org/calendar/jamesmehtapoppick/ John James is the author of The Milk Hours (Milkweed, 2019), selected by Henri Cole for the Max Ritvo Poetry Prize. His poems, essays, and interviews appear in Boston Review, Kenyon Review, BOMB, Lit Hub, PEN Poetry Series, Best American Poetry 2017, and elsewhere. He lives in California, where he is pursuing a PhD in…

Hoo’s there? Come find out on Saturday, February 1st at an Owl Talk at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery! Long-time owl enthusiast and owner/educator of Blue Campfire Experiences LLC, Stephen Sciame will start off with a presentation about the main species of owls in this area with a fun “Show & Tell”, followed by a walk in the cemetery in search of the owls that can often be heard hooting here at night! Stephen was on staff at the Rockefeller Park Preserve…

Help Tackle Blood Shortages at our Super Bowl Sunday Blood Drive. Get in the game: donate! To sign up, please click here or go to www.nybc.org and click on DONATE. Sign-ups preferred, but walk-ins always welcome. You must be at least 16 years old to donate.  Donors aged 76 or older may donate with a note from their physician.  16-year-old donors require parental permission on a NY Blood Center form.  You must weigh at least 110 pounds.  (Additional height/weight requirements apply to donors…

Following a traditional Comedy Open Mic format, comedians new and old who want to work on new jokes, change old jokes, or just experiment, sign up and get 5 minutes apiece to perform.  All attendees are encouraged to perform! Event is open to the public free of charge - intended for audiences 18 and up. Sign up required: please register at the Circulation Desk by calling 914-693-6614 or emailing tdeery@wlsmail.org

Join Temple Beth Abraham’s Rabbi David K. Holtz as he leads this discussion group. The class goes at its own pace through the Five Books of Moses (Torah), The Prophets (N’Vi’Im), and Writings (K’tuvim) (T-N-K or Tanakh) in English. You do not need to have previous knowledge of Torah, and you may join in at any point in the cycle. There is no fee to attend.

Please join us as these two authors read from their latest works. Tickets are $10 or $5 for HVWC members / students / seniors. Tickets available at the door or in advance at https://www.writerscenter.org/calendar/mechlingvatner/ Lauren Mechling will read from her critically-acclaimed debut novel, How Could She (Viking, 2019). Mechling has written for The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Slate, The New Yorker online, and Vogue, where she writes a regular book column. A graduate of Harvard College, she…