From an article in the Cleveland Jewish News:

Dr. Moises Moschkovich can be found most mornings at the Mandel Jewish Community Center. He’s been a member of the JCC since soon after it opened in Beachwood, he said.

Moschkovich spends 45 minutes to an hour making use of The J’s various exercise machines, including those that work the chest, arms, legs and lower back. He also makes use of the free weights and includes as many cardio exercises as he can.

“I do it without going over and above what my strength can take,” he said. “I’m not trying to go to the Olympics. I don’t want to create muscles, I just want to keep the tone of my muscles.”

Following his exercise, Moschkovich enjoys what he called the “best part” of his workout: spending time in the steam room and socializing in the Club J locker room.

“This keeps me going,” he said, referring to his time spent at The J. “I think I maintained my physical strength because of my exercise.”

Read Moises' story here

Melissa credits Playmakers Director Sheri Gross and her outstanding staff for making the summer one her daughter Amanda will never forget.

"They create this warm family environment where everyone’s welcome and it was so nice for Amanda to have such a supportive experience." Melissa - Playmakers Camp Parent

Read Amanda's story here

For 25 years, a group of men who love basketball and don’t mind playing before sunrise hit the hardwood three mornings a week at The J.

“There are always great match-ups and we’ve done things over the years to build on the foundation, such as summer barbecues, golf outings and birthday celebrations. Those are the kinds of things that couldn’t be replaced at another gym.” Scott Lewis - Morning Basketball Player

Read the Morning Basketball story here

“Working at The J is so rewarding. I get to work with people of all ages and abilities, many of whom are recovering from an injury or illness. It’s so gratifying to see former students and clients working out in the pool on their own – long after our sessions have ended." Bobbie Triozzi - Aquatics Personal Trainer

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For the past 14 years, Ryan “Shorty” Friedman has spent his summers at J-Day Camps. And though he is now a student at Indiana University this fall, Ryan spent yet another summer at camp, this time as a senior counselor.

“I can’t imagine life without The J’s day camps – this is the highlight of my summer. The J is my summer family." Ryan Friedman - J-Day Camps Senior Counselor

Read Ryan's story here

The Bromberg family loves Camp Wise!

“To give the gift of overnight Jewish camping to our kids is one of the greatest gifts we can give them. Kids are able to find their own identities, figure out their own boundaries, make their own friends and truly become part of the Jewish community."  Seth & Jodie Bromberg - Camp Wise Parents

Read the Bromberg Family's story here

Lunch Plus at Warrensville Community Apartments gives Goldie something to look forward to on a daily basis.

“It's a miracle ... The J’s Lunch Plus program has truly brought me back to life.” Goldie Hadam - Lunch Plus client

Read Goldie's story here

“I really love it! I love reading the books, finding new authors and bringing great books to our community. The J is so much more than a fitness center, and the Book Festival adds a Jewish cultural dimension which is important for our community.” Jill Katz - Book Festival Co-Chair

Read about the Book Festival here