Bernikow JCC

05/28/2026

Join us for Jewish Heritage Night on June 11 as the FerryHawks take the field as the Staten Island Menches! Purchase tickets here: https://www.gofevo.com/event/JCC26

05/27/2026

We were honored to host Israeli Consul General Ofir Akunis at our JCC earlier this month! This visit underscores the vital role that local cultural, civic, and social institutions play in fostering international friendship. We continue to stand in unity with the people of Israel.

Ofir Akunis, Consul General of Israel in New York, embarked on a comprehensive, day-long tour of Staten Island on Monday.

05/26/2026

Check out this article about our recent Nancy Avis L'Dor V'Dor event!

The annual awards ceremony recognizes women whose service reflects the legacy of Nancy Avis, the first female president of the JCC’s Board of Directors.

05/26/2026

We recently had more than 100 teens from high schools across Staten Island come together for a Day of Unity! 💙 Check out this article to learn more:

Organizers said they expected the Day of Unity to become an annual event bringing together Jewish teens from across Staten Island.

05/24/2026

Slide into family fun all summer long at our Summer Swim Club! ☀️💦
Members enjoy:
🏊‍♂️ Outdoor pool with a giant figure-8 slide
💪 Aqua fitness classes
🏐 Pool volleyball
🛝 Sensory playground & kids activities
🎉 Family events & pool parties
🧖‍♀️ Sauna & steam amenities
☕ Café delivery available
And more!
Join today: https://bit.ly/3nLGHiG

05/24/2026

Monday is Memorial Day. We remember all those who have died in the service of our nation and we thank all the members of our Armed Forces, past and present.

Please see below for our modified building hours:

Sunday, May 24
Fitness Center & Indoor Pool: 7am-6pm
Outdoor Pool: 10am-4pm

Monday, May 25
Building hours: 8am-5pm
Fitness Center & Indoor Pool: 8am-4:30pm

Join us for our Memorial Day Pool Party at our outdoor pool! 10am-4:30pm

05/21/2026

Today, we celebrated Shavuot across the JCC of Staten Island with ice cream!

05/21/2026

We recently hosted our first annual Day of Unity for high school students! More than 100 students from Susan Wagner High School, Tottenville High School, Gaynor McCown Expeditionary Learning School, Staten Island Academy, and the Jewish Foundation School gathered at the JCC for a morning of connection, culture, and community. The day included a comedy performance by Eitan Levin, a music bingo game, and resources for Jewish teens.

Our Day of Unity celebrated Jewish American Heritage Month, supporting the work we do for teens year-round in our Jewish Culture Clubs and iTeens group. Together, we are one unified Jewish community—kehillah—that stands together with pride.

05/21/2026

We had so much fun with our ECE families at our annual Party Like a Preschooler event last week!📖🐛🎉

05/21/2026

In honor of Shavuot, the Bernikow JCC will close at 5pm today, May 21, and will remain closed through Saturday, May 23.

Shavuot celebrates the grain harvest of early summer, as well as the giving of the Torah on Mount Sinai seven weeks after the Jews’ exodus from Egypt. It is traditionally celebrated in synagogue, followed by a dairy feast, including cheesecake! Chag Sameach!