Annual Chanukah Festival

Our annual Chanukah Festival brings fun, food and camaraderie to the community to celebrate the Festival of Lights. This year's event includes activities for the whole family such as an interactive drum show, Chanukah delicacies, games, prizes and more. Please join us for the festivities on Sunday, December 18, from 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. For more information, or to buy tickets, click here. 

Cultural Arts Center at the Shorefront Y

There's something for everyone at Shorefront Y's Cultural Arts Center. Music, literature, theater... whatever your fancy, we have it. Our winter season kicks off on January 29 with an evening with David Guy. Well-known journalist, writer, and Executive Director of the Russian weekly newspaper V Novom Svete, Guy will discuss his book "As the World Turns."

In February, the Jewish World Cinema series begins and will feature film screenings from renowned Jewish movie directors such as Claude Lelouch and Woody Allen. For more information, a schedule of events, or to purchase tickets visit our website.

As part of our continuing commitment to helping those in need, Shorefront Y's recent work to help improve the lives of several members of the community was featured in the New York Times. "A Giver to the Community Learns to Accept Its Help" illustrates how Shorefront Y, along with colleagues, friends and family came to aid of one of our staff members, Carolina Martinez. Our agency was able to help her and her family start anew after a series of financial setbacks. Also, "Giving Their Children a Place to Lay Their Heads" features the Vartsaba family. Shorefront Y helped them get back on their feet and settle into a new apartment following years of financial uncertainty.   

Warm up Your Child's School Break with a Winter Camp

Shorefront Y is offering Winter Camp, for ages 5-12, including arts and crafts, science, drama, trips, swimming, Wii sports and rock climbing. Enroll your child for the full week, or pick the days that work best for you and your family.

Our first session starts on Monday, December 26, and if you take advantage of our Winter Camp special offer, register for 4 days and get the 5th one FREE. For more information call 718-646-1444, ext. 335.  

Children's Sports and Enrichment Classes

Whether your child is a budding athlete, artist or musician, Shorefront Y has a class for them. Check out our full schedule of children's enrichment and sports programming, and have them attend a free trial class of their choice. Call today to find out more - 718-646-1444. 

Free Citizenship Classes & Legal Services Available through Shorefront Y

The Shorefront Y, through the financial support of the Office of Citizenship, is able to offer citizenship preparation Classes and legal assistance with Citizenship Applications free of charge for legal permanent residents.

If you or someone you know is homebound or physically unable to attend the classes or receive the services in person at our facility, we can make arrangements bring them to the home. For more information, and for a complete list of services offered, please call Ella at 718-646-1444 ext 363.

Get Moving at Shorefront Y with a Free Zumba^® Class

Want to try Zumba, but not sure if it's for you? Your first class at Shorefront is FREE. Our certified Zumba instructor is here to help you learn and enjoy this unique fitness program that incorporates moves from hip-hop, samba, salsa, merengue, mambo, martial arts, and belly dancing. Have fun and get fit at the same time.

Join us for Zumba on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. For more information call 718-646-1444, ext. 309. Click here for more information on all of Shorefront's adult sports activities.

Up Close with Marina Imberg, Director of Youth & Camping Services

Marina and her staff are changing the lives of children in our programs every day, helping them learn, develop new skills, and make life-long friendships. Marina has been with Shorefront Y for five years as Director of the After School Program and Summer Day Camp. She also oversees our children's enrichment classes and community events.

A recipient of the JCC Association Graduate Scholarships, and a JCC Association Merrin Teen Professional Fellow, Marina recently earned her Masters Degree in Education, specializing in Administration and Supervision, from Fordham University.

Light a Hanukkah candle and change a bulb

If every household replaced its most commonly used incandescent light bulbs with CFLs, electricity use for lighting could be cut in half. CFLs last 8 times longer than standard incandescent bulbs and use only a 1/4 of the energy to produce the same amount of light, a modern Hanukkah miracle!

In honor of Jewish Social Action Month, on Nov. 20, teens from the Shorefront Y Teen Dept. changed over 100 CFL light bulbs in Brighton Beach seniors' homes. Funding has been generously provided by the UJA Federation of NY.

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