Become a Friend of the J Today

Why become a Friend of the JCC?

At the JCC of the Lehigh Valley, every generation shapes the next. For more than a century, our community has grown, learned, celebrated, and thrived together—passing down traditions, values, and a shared commitment to strengthening Jewish life. This year, as we launch our annual Friends of the J campaign, we invite you to help carry that legacy forward.

Your support ensures that the J remains a place where memories are made, connections are forged, and lives are enriched from our youngest learners to our most active older adults. Because when one generation invests in the next, our entire community flourishes.

Whether you’ve watched children take their first steps into our early childhood classrooms, experienced the joy and energy of camp and youth programs, or found wellness, friendship, and purpose in our fitness and aquatics spaces, you’ve seen how the JCC nurtures every stage of life. The J is where talents are discovered, traditions are celebrated, and community is built, today and for the generations to come.

By becoming a friend of the J, you help ensure that these transformative experiences continue. Together, we honor the past, support the present, and build a vibrant future—From Generation to Generation (L'Dor V'Dor).

Early Childhood Excellence

90% of ECE students are meeting or exceeding milestones
in social, emotional, and cognitive development

Investing in Our Youth's Future

94% of camp parents would recommend Camp JCC to a friend
demonstrating our ability to meet the growing demand for quality youth programming in our community

Building Community & Connection

100% satisfaction rate among Friendship Circle participants
with 91% of the 50 average weekly attendees giving a perfect 5 out of 5 score

Supporting Senior Health & Wellness

161 Individuals Were Served Monthly
through SilverSneakers and RenewActive fitness programs

For questions, to make a gift over the phone, or to set up monthly recurring payments, please contact the JCC at 610-435-3571. 

One family’s story. Three generations shaped by the JCC.

“I worked at the JCC for 23 years and made lifelong friends, many of whom I still meet with every month. All three of my kids and both of my grandchildren are JCC graduates. My husband is a lifelong swimmer and loves the pool and Jodi. I love seeing the children I once taught grown up and getting to hear about their graduations and marriages. The JCC has been a joyful part of our family for many years.”

- Audrey Kanoff

Strengthening Jewish Life, One Generation at a Time.

“When my partner matched into a surgical residency at St. Luke’s, requiring us to move from New York to Pennsylvania, my greatest fear was leaving our beloved Jewish community behind. Although starting fresh is never easy, the JCC of the Lehigh Valley has quickly become our 'village.' It has been essential for us—not only for childcare, but even more importantly as a center of Jewish learning and community.”

- Julianne Yaffa Rockoff