The Mandel JCC

From our roots in the Council Educational Alliance founded in 1889, through the emergence as a Jewish Community Center in 1948, to the present time, The Mandel JCC has played a vital role in building a strong and cohesive community in Cleveland. An immeasurable number of families and individuals, both young and old, have been enriched and touched by Mandel JCC programs and services.

Simply put, the goal of The Mandel JCC is to become a central gathering place where affiliated and unaffiliated Jewish families and individuals can gather and connect for socialization, recreation and Jewish learning in a dynamic and welcoming environment; a place that reflects the multiplicity of the Cleveland community and encourages full participation.

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