JASSI organizes events (bilingual and Japanese-only) to help the Japanese community in the New York area, including ongoing workshops, a weekly tea gathering, fundraising seminars, and benefit events.
Upcoming Events
The 41st Anniversary JASSI Benefit Event
Oct 27, 2022 (Thu) — 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Location to be announced closer to the date.
In Japanese and English.
Our benefit event has taken place virtually for the last two years due to COVID-19. Last year, well over 300 viewers watched the Virtual Benefit event. JASSI truly appreciates its benefactors, Tomo No Kai members, individual donors, and participants who have made these events possible. This year, we are hoping to resume holding an in-person event. We will share more details closer to the date.
Ongoing Events
Monthly Workshops
Workshops every third Thursday of the month.
JASSI's Lower Manhattan office.
In Japanese only.
From January 2022 to December 2022, JASSI holds a series of free monthly smartphone & tablet workshops for senior members at JASSI’s Lower Manhattan Office.
In this series of free monthly workshops, seniors will learn various things to improve the quality of their lives. The class covers topics related to the use of information services and helps seniors learn how to operate their smartphones and tablets, connect to the Internet, search online, and gather current information to improve their lives online.
This class is funded by a grant from Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) through its “Information Accessibility for Seniors” program.
This workshop will be held in Japanese only.
For registration or questions: JASSI (212)442-1541 Ext: 1 / info@jassi.org
JASSI holds a remote tea party for our Senior Program Members who are forced to stay home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please feel free to join us and enjoy conversation with other members! We look forward to seeing you online or talking with you over the phone!
Please contact JASSI at 212-442-1541 #1 or info@jassi.org to obtain the Meeting Password prior to the meeting.
How to join:
Option 1: Join over the phone (Please call between 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM on Mondays)
Step 1: Call # 1-646-558-8656
Step 2: Enter the meeting ID: 784 072 697, followed by # and again press #
Step 3: Enter Meeting Password, followed by #
Option 2: Connect to the Internet through your computer, tablet or smartphone.
You can see each other’s faces with the video feature turned on. (You can also participate in audio-only.)
If you use a tablet or smartphone, you need to download the Zoom Cloud Meetings (available on the App Store and Google Play). You don’t need to download it if you use a computer. We recommend that you familiarize yourself with the ZOOM platform before the event. Please feel free to enter through the link below for practice.
Step 1: Click link: https://zoom.us/j/784072697
Step 2: When asked “Open zoom.us?”, click “Open”
Step 3: Enter Meeting Password
Step 4: Choose to turn on/off video
Step 5: Select “Computer audio/Internet audio” if your device has microphone. If your device does not have microphone, please call at 1-646-558-8656 and enter the meeting ID: 784 072 697 and press # and again press #. Enter the Meeting Password, followed by #. Then you can communicate with everyone over the phone.
***If you have difficulties to join, please call us at 212-442-1541 ext. 3.
**If you have not registered for JASSI’s Senior Program, please register after participating in a party. Please fill out these two forms and send them to mkatayama@jassi.org with a copy of your photo ID. Or you can make a temporary registration by calling at 212-442-1541 ext. 3. (You will still need to fill out the forms later with a copy of your photo ID.)
*This Remote Tea Party is a temporary project and may end when the situation changes. Our participants enjoy conversations with other members in Japanese without worrying about infection. The following is feedback from one of our senior members who participated:
“An hour at the tea party feels like it passes so fast. We talk about a variety of topics, all of which I find interesting. I’m sure enjoying an hour on Zoom at the tea party would be helpful to many seniors for staying healthy. I myself get excited each weekend looking forward to Monday’s tea party.”
Past Events
NY State Medicaid : (Obamacare) Online Seminar
Apr 29, 2022 (Fri) — 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Zoom link will be given after the registration
In Japanese only.
Spring Cherry Blossom Health Fair
Produced by JASSI In collaboration with JAANY, Committee on Aging Issues, JAMSNET
New York State Health Insurance System (Obamacare) Seminar
Learn about the New York State health insurance system! This is an online-only seminar in Japanese.
Speaker: Ai Iguchi (Senior Health Navigator)
Sign up: Please contact JAANY
JAANY (Japanese American Association of New York) TEL: 212-840-6942 EMAIL: info@jaany.org
The 19th Online Fundraising Seminar: Invitation to the Arts — Highlights of the Metropolitan Museum
Feb 19, 2022 (Sat) — 2:00am to 3:30am
(We will inform you of the ZOOM link after application.)
In Japanese only.
Lecturer: Junko Kikkawa
Participation fee: $ 20
Please apply for a ticket from here. For more information, please contact us at info@jassi.org. Thank you!
The 40th Anniversary JASSI Virtual Benefit
Nov 18, 2021 (Thu) — 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Online details provided to registered members.
In Japanese only.
ー FREE EVENT ー
[ PROGRAM ]
Welcome address from JASSI board president Ryoko Mochizuki
Keynote speech from ambassador Kanji Yamanouchi
Proclamation from NYC mayor for JASSI’s 40th anniversary
Remarks by NYC nonprofit organization funding partners
Remarks by NYC Japanese nonprofit organization collaborating partners
JASSI activity report
JASSI Virtual Benefit Online Auction
Start Time: November 15, 2021, Monday at 9:00AM End Time: November 18, 2021, Thursday at 9:00PM
As a part of JASSI’s 40th Anniversary Virtual Benefit, JASSI will hold an online auction. The auction will end at 9pm on November 18. All proceeds will be used to fund JASSI’s various social services.
We are sending Executive Chef of the Nippon Club, Mr. Yasuoka’s secret recipe for Roast Turkey to those who have registered for the Virtual Benefit. The turkey recipe will be emailed to the registered participants.
JASSI hosts seminars and workshops to provide useful information to Japanese-speaking individuals in the New York Tri-State Area. The past seminars include “Medicare,” “The Affordable Care Act and the Health Insurance Marketplace,” and “How to Access Health Care in NYS.” Please sign up for our e-newsletters, Facebook, or Twitter to receive information on our upcoming events!
Let's Learn Physical Self Defense!
May 25, 2021 (Tue) — 3:30pm to 5:00pm
Online details provided to registered members.
In Japanese only.
This workshop will be held using Zoom, so you will need to download Zoom to your smartphone or tablet in advance, but you do not need to create a Zoom account.
You will receive a zoom link when you register, and we will send you the zoom link again a couple of days before the workshop after you register.
For the safety of the participants, please make sure that your video camera is working and set to show you during the workshop. If you have any problems, please contact the organizers in advance by e-mail. The e-mail address is: selfdefense@caeny.org
If you have a walking stick, long umbrella, or broom, please have it handy.
The 41st Anniversary JASSI Benefit Event
Our benefit event has taken place virtually for the last two years due to COVID-19. Last year, well over 300 viewers watched the Virtual Benefit event. JASSI truly appreciates its benefactors, Tomo No Kai members, individual donors, and participants who have made these events possible. This year, we are hoping to resume holding an in-person event. We will share more details closer to the date.
From January 2022 to December 2022, JASSI holds a series of free monthly smartphone & tablet workshops for senior members at JASSI’s Lower Manhattan Office.
JASSI holds a remote tea party for our Senior Program Members who are forced to stay home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please feel free to join us and enjoy conversation with other members! We look forward to seeing you online or talking with you over the phone!
Produced by JASSI
Lecturer:
ー FREE EVENT ー
This workshop will be held using Zoom, so you will need to download Zoom to your smartphone or tablet in advance, but you do not need to create a Zoom account.
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