The Mandel JCC

The Mandel Jewish Community Center of Cleveland builds and strengthens Cleveland's entire community by providing exceptional programs and services that enhance Jewish continuity and identity in four key program areas: Health, Wellness and Recreation; Early Childhood Education; Camping; and Cultural Arts. The Mandel JCC is undergoing a transformational $15 million renovation and expansion that will offer adults, families and children opportunities to enjoy leisure, recreation, culture, sports, and fitness all within a vibrant and welcoming setting. Much of the building is being updated including many of the public informal and formal meeting spaces along with the renovation of the entire fitness and recreation facilities. This project, which will be completed in 2010, was made possible through a generous $13.5 million gift from The Mandel Foundation.

Membership in The Mandel JCC is open to all ages, religions and races. The Mandel JCC is a non-profit social service agency that receives funding from the Jewish Community Federation of Cleveland and the United Way.

It's easy to see there's something for everyone at the J.

With two state-of-the-art staffed fitness centers with over 150 pieces of exercise equipment, over 60 free group exercise classes per week, certified personal trainers on staff, indoor and outdoor pools, indoor running track, double gymnasiums, outdoor tennis, and two indoor racquetball courts, we can guarantee you'll find everything you need to get fit and trim while having fun!

And fitness is just the beginning:
No agency in the area offers more comprehensive preschool and child care and after-school programs than The Mandel JCC. Add a toy-stocked drop-in center, a range of professional arts and cultural events, lectures and classes, day & overnight summer camps. You'll wish you had joined years ago!

Find out what some of our members say "I love The Mandel JCC"

The Mandel JCC offers:

  • Competitive membership rates
  • Northeast Ohio's most comprehensive fitness center 
  • Comprehensive Fitness, Aquatics, Wellness & Recreation programs for all ages 
  • One low price includes membership, use of fitness center & more than 60 weekly exercise classes
  • Member discounts for infant, preschool and children's classes, child care, after-school care, day & overnight camps, and arts & cultural events 
  • Arts & Culture performances, concerts, theater, and lectures, including our popular Book Festival and Annual FilmFest 
  • Action-packed Day Camps and Overnight Camps 
  • Outstanding Preschool/Early Childhood Education programs, including preschool and child care 
  • After-school enrichment for school-aged children 
  • Playmakers Youth Theatre 
  • Adult Services, including educational and recreational programming for adults as well as support services including congregate meal programs and transportation services for the frail elderly 
  • Specials programs for children and adults with disabilities

Our Vision
The Mandel Jewish Community Center of Cleveland is the 21st Century Jewish neighborhood, infused with Judaic spirit - a place welcoming to the entire community.

Our Mission
The Mandel Jewish Community Center of Cleveland builds and strengthens Cleveland 's entire Jewish Community by providing exceptional programs and services that enhance Jewish continuity and Jewish identity in order to perpetuate Jewish values.


For more information contact Jake at: (216) 593-6227 or jake@mandeljcc.org