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Causes: Human Services, Judaism, Neighborhood Centers, Religion
Programs: Jcc manhatan offers innovative classes, programs, celebrations plus perspectives that span the range of jewish experience, build community and deepen connection. We are a home for cultural and intellectual exploration of israel that encourages open dialogue on an array of issues from diverse perspective. Our health and wellness programs move, restore, connect and nourish the body on the journey to greater health. We are a home where families connect, children grow and community is fostered. Jcc manhattan offers an inclusive community where individuals with varying special needs and their families can succeed, thrive and grow. We are a center in unique voices of visual art, live performance, film, culinary arts and intellectual conversations foster growth and transformation of our community's creative spirit. Through our social action program, repairing the world, reflects the jcc's commitment to improve lives and directly serve some of our city's neediest children and families.
ma'yan provides feminist, social justice, and leadership training to teen girls and teaches vital skills to parents and educators. Based at jcc manhattan, we work in the jewish community and the wider world towards greater equality for women and all people. Through research, community events, workshops for teens, parents and educators, and an internship programs for high school-aged girls we provide resources that help youth connect what's going on in their own lives to broader systemic issues.