Classes & Clubs

The JCC offers classes, clubs and more that are geared specifically towards adults. Enjoy fun group outings to sporting events, shows, and museums. Enjoy hands-on culinary programs, behind the scenes events with special guest speakers, and a variety of programs that promote personal enrichment, enhancement of new skills, creative expression, and social connections.

 

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AARP Safe Driver Course

  • Thursday, May 22 | 11:30am - 4:00pm
  • Friday, May 23 | 11:30am - 4:00pm
  • Price: $25 | AARP Members: $20
  • All non JCC members should bring photo ID to check-in

Refresh your driving skills and knowledge of the rules of the road. Learn techniques for handling left turns, right-of-way and roundabouts. Discover proven driving methods to help keep you and your loved ones safe on the road. The time frame for this course includes a 30-minute break for lunch. If you would like, please pack a lunch to enjoy while you're at the JCC for this course (no pork or shellfish). To register, contact Gwen Herzog at 610-379-6823.

Healthy Living For Brain & Body Talk

  • Thursday, May 29 | 11:15am - 12:15pm
  • Free - Advance Registration Required

Dementia is not a normal part of aging. Join us for this program to learn about positive everyday actions for a healthy brain and body that can potentially reduce the risk of cognitive decline. This program is being offered in partnership with the Alzheimer's Association. | REGISTER

Learn to Play Mah Jongg

  • Mondays | 6-8pm (7/21, 7/28, 8/4 & 8/11)
  • Fridays | 9:30am-12pm (9/12, 9/19 & 9/26)
  • Price per session: $150 | JCC Members: $125

Come have fun and learn to play American Mah Jongg, an exciting four-player tile game with Chinese origins. Using 152 tiles depicting Chinese characters and symbols, players pick and discard in turn to form combinations found on the National Mah Jongg League’s annual card of hands. Strategy, skill and luck are needed to be the first player to complete a hand and declare “Mah Jongg!” | REGISTER

Leisure Game of Mah Jongg

  • Mondays, 1:30-3:30pm | Wednesdays, 1-3:30pm
  • Tuesdays, 6-8pm (4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20)
  • Price: $5 | JCC Members/Participants: Free

Come and play a leisure game of Mah Jongg! It’s more than just a fun game, Mah Jongg is a great ways to sharpen your mental acuity and socialize. Contact: Tracy Sussman ([email protected]) | Stop by or call the JCC at 610-435-3571 to register.

Jewish Film Nights

  • Tuesdays | 7:30pm | via Zoom
  • 5/27, 6/24, 7/22, 9/16
  • Price: Free

Join other film fans via Zoom to gather and discuss a Jewish interest film. Watch the films at your convenience and then join us for the discussion. For more information or to receive film updates, visit lvjcc.org/film. Contact: Dan Poresky ([email protected])

Friendship Circle

  • Mondays | 11:45am-2pm | (9/9 - 5/12)
  • Ages: 50+
  • Annual Membership: $72

A biweekly social gathering including special programming. Programs vary and often include musical entertainment, special speakers, demonstrations or hands-on activities. Friendship Circle is a wonderful opportunity to connect with others in the community. Kosher-style food will be provided (not under Rabbinic supervision). Contact: Simon Katz ([email protected])

Torah Class

Project Yachad Torah Class meets weekly. All are welcome. No knowledge of Hebrew is necessary. We read both the parasha of the following Shabbat and the haftarah, and discuss historical and contemporary meanings. Contact: Barb Hoffman ([email protected])

Yiddish Club

Whether you know “a sakh” (a lot) or just “a bisl” (a little), if you love Jewish culture you’ll enjoy Yiddish songs, humor, recipes and fun conversation in the “mameloshn” (translations provided). Contact: Janis Mikofsky (610-435-3571 ext. 501)

Basic Yiddish Class

  • Thursdays | 4-5:30pm | via Zoom
  • No meetings on Jewish Holy Days
  • Price: Free

Current classes are closed to new enrollment of beginners. If you have some knowledge of Yiddish and can read the alef-beys, enrollment may be possible. Yiddish Book Center textbooks are available for purchase. Contact: Janis Mikofsky (610-435-3571 ext. 501)

The JCC of the Lehigh Valley does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The JCC welcomes people from all walks of life. While we look at our program goals and objectives through a Jewish lens, we do not discriminate on the basis of economic, racial, cultural, ethnic, religious, linguistic or physical differences. We are open to all regardless of sexual orientation or political beliefs.

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