Highlighted Programs and Courses

Camps, K-12

06/14/2026 - 07/09/2026

This full session is for campers entering grades 3 – 5 in the fall of 2026. Campers experience all of the activities, fun, excitement and community of camp!

Camp Wise is an overnight experience for kids in grades 2-12 in Chardon, Ohio. It's a place where every camper can be themselves, learn new things and be accepted.

Camps, K-12

06/14/2026 - 06/26/2026

A session for first time campers to experience all of the activities, fun, excitement and community of camp. This session is for campers entering grades 2- 5 in the fall of 2026.

Camp Wise is an overnight experience for kids in grades 2-12 in Chardon, Ohio. It's a place where every camper can be themselves, learn new things and be accepted.

Camps, K-12

06/14/2026 - 06/21/2026

This introductory session to Camp Wise features all the highlights of camp and is for our youngest first time campers, entering grades 2-4 in the fall of 2026.

Camp Wise is an overnight experience for kids in grades 2-12 in Chardon, Ohio. It's a place where every camper can be themselves, learn new things and be accepted.

Jewish Life, Arts and Ideas, Adult

07/16/2026 - 07/16/2026

Sean Martin, Curator for Jewish History at the Western Reserve Historical Society, leads an inspiring bus tour exploring the history of Jewish Cleveland.

Travel to Ann Arbor, MI for the largest arts festival in the country. Enjoy a day exploring art, crafts, and food. We’ll provide transportation and a light breakfast.

Arts and Ideas, Adult

08/03/2026 - 08/03/2026

Spend a day at the historic Chautauqua Institution, featuring a keynote lecture by Ken Burns.

Spend a full day at the historic Chautauqua Institution, a 750-acre lakeside community dedicated to arts, education, and cultural exploration. Highlights include a keynote lecture by filmmaker Ken Burns and an afternoon musical performance featuring Chautauqua Chamber Music: Ruckus with violinist Keir GoGwilt. Walking level: Moderate. Three kosher meals provided. Bus ride approximately 2 hours.

Arts and Ideas, Adult

06/03/2026 - 06/03/2026

Join us for “Plants at War,” exploring how plants supported efforts during World Wars I & II, from victory gardens to battlefield medicine. We’ll begin with a guided movement class.

Join us for the presentation “Plants at War,” which reveals the often overlooked role of plants during World War I and II. The presentation highlights how botany and horticulture supported wartime efforts through victory gardens, battlefield medicine, and everyday community involvement; helping sustain morale, heal the wounded, and promote peace. We will start with a rejuvenating guided movement class. Walking level: Active. Kosher lunch provided. A program of PrimeTime Wellness Club.

Jewish Life, Arts and Ideas, Adult

06/10/2026 - 06/10/2026

Sean Martin, Curator for Jewish History at the Western Reserve Historical Society, leads an inspiring bus tour exploring the history of Jewish Cleveland.

Sean Martin, Curator for Jewish History at the Western Reserve Historical Society, will lead an inspiring bus tour that brings the rich history of Jewish Cleveland to life. The journey offers a unique chance to connect with the places that helped shape Cleveland’s Jewish heritage. Walking level: Easy. Kosher boxed lunch, snacks and beverages provided. Pick-up/drop-off at Siegal Lifelong Learning, 25700 Science Park Drive, Beachwood.

Arts and Ideas, Adult

08/12/2026 - 08/12/2026

Visit the Kent State University Museum, featuring its renowned fashion collection. We’ll see Quilts and Coverlets: Art for the American Home and begin with a guided movement class.

Visit one of the world’s most significant fashion collections at the Kent State Fashion Museum, home to inspiring exhibitions showcasing centuries of clothing, accessories, and textiles from around the globe. We’ll visit the special exhibit Quilts and Coverlets: Art for the American Home. The visit begins with a rejuvenating guided movement class. Walking level: Easy. Kosher lunch provided. A program of PrimeTime Wellness Club.

Camps, K-12

12/01/2025 - 08/14/2026

Registration fee for J-Day Camps Summer 2026 prior to enrolling in summer sessions.

Registration Opens: December 1 for 2025 Campers and Members and on December 8 to the entire community. Whether your child is at our Anisfied Day Camp or Francine & Benson Pilloff Family Performing Arts Camp -- or a combination of both -- campers will participate in a wide variety of programs and experience the best summer. After you pay this one-time nonrefundable registration fee for J-Day Camps Summer 2026, you can sign up for camp at: https://jdaycamps.campintouch.com/ui/forms/application/camper/App

K-12

08/24/2026 - 06/04/2027

Give your child a place to learn, grow, and thrive after school, with new enrichment options this year.

Give your child a place to learn, grow, and thrive after school. J-Kids After School Program offers a safe, fun environment where kids build confidence and make lasting friendships. From creative arts to active play, our enrichment options include dance, swimming, chess, music, and sports, giving every child the chance to discover what they love.

Fitness, K-12, Adult

06/07/2026 - 06/21/2026

This beginner course covers the fundamentals, including rules, dinking, serving, and court positioning.

This beginner course covers the fundamentals, including rules, dinking, serving, and court positioning.

Fitness, K-12, Adult

06/07/2026 - 06/21/2026

This course is designed for advanced beginners looking to improve their skills and overall strategy.

This course is designed for advanced beginners looking to improve their skills and overall strategy.

Aquatics, Adult

06/01/2026 - 06/30/2026

Swim stronger, refine your stroke, and join a supportive community at U.S. Masters Swimming at the Mandel JCC. For adult swimmers of all levels.

Tues 6:30 PM and Saturday 9 AM. Dive into better fitness, refined technique and a supportive swim community with U.S. Masters Swimming at The J! This energizing program is perfect for adult swimmers of all levels. Each session includes customized workouts and interval training designed to match your goals and ability, with a focus on improving stroke efficiency, endurance and overall technique.

Upcoming Events

Stay up to date with what’s happening at The J

May 2026

S

M

T

W

T

F

S

26

27

28

29

30

01

02

03

04

05

06

07

08

09

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

31

01

02

03

04

05

06

Reset Date Filter