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JFest 5785 is just a few days away Sunday, Sept. 22nd from 11am-5pm!

Come out and celebrate our Jewish community!

By Kelly Zaryk, Publisher and Editor of Macaroni Kid Eastside of Rochester September 18, 2024

We'll have activities for all ages including a Sukkah City, an Israeli shuk, Sukkah decorating, a scavenger hunt, Flat Schlomo and Schlomit, sensory activities, a shofar factory, a bounce house, a train ride, and more! 

Nosh on all the delicious foods - pulled brisket, pastrami, and corned beef by Rabbi Benny Rapport, falafel, hots + burgers, Gavi’s pizza, Malek’s Bakery, Rita’s Ices, cotton candy - all your favorite Kosher foods will be available for purchase. We also have a beer garden, hosted by Strangebird Brewery.

Listen to Michelle Citrin, The Rochester Jewish Chorale, Eastman Community Music School Klezmer Ensemble, Kelly Izzo Shapiro featuring Mike Shapiro on Guitar, Shabbat Sing on Sunday with Michael Miller & Leah Sherman, and The Best of CenterStage Theatre.

More details can be found at: https://jccrochester.org/jfest5785/

Looking forward to seeing you all!