JCC Podcast

On September 8, Friendship Circle kicked off its 66th season at JCC! We welcomed over 40 people to the opening luncheon, and it was really wonderful to have everyone back in the building. Bruce Fagan, a multi-talented musician who plays a keyboard and synthesizer that feels like it’s from Star Trek, joined the group for a variety music show. Bruce more»

The Jewish Community Center of the Lehigh Valley (“JCC”) announces that it has once again been designated at the highest ranking of STAR 4 by the Keystone STARS, Pennsylvania’s Quality Rating and Improvement System. According to the Keystone STARS website, the program is “a responsive system to improve, support, and recognize the more»

Camp JCC’s first summer as an ACA accredited camp was filled with laughter, learning, and friendship. From spirited theme days to splashy afternoons in and out of the pool, to unforgettable field trips, our campers truly made memories they won’t soon forget. Our specialty camp instructors led campers in theater, art and science, cooking and more»

The JCC of the Lehigh Valley is launching a full schedule of fall programs for children and adults. This season includes new activities, returning favorites, and opportunities to connect with others in the community. For youth, some creative enrichment programs include Scrapbooking, Game On! Board Games & Puzzles, and Makerspace: Woodshop. Youth more»

The Jewish Community Center of the Lehigh Valley (“JCC”) announces that it has once again been designated at the highest ranking of STAR 4 by the Keystone STARS, Pennsylvania’s Quality Rating and Improvement System. According to the Keystone STARS website, the program is “a responsive system to improve, support, and recognize the more»

JCC OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY
Expands Access to High-Quality Early Childhood Education, Including Addition of Sensory Room

(January 22, 2025) – The Jewish Community Center of the Lehigh Valley (JCC) is excited to announce the completion of its newly remodeled and expanded classrooms, marking a significant step forward in enhancing early childhood education. The expansion includes an additional classroom, an updated Media Center, an outdoor pavilion, and the creation of a Sensory Room which is designed to support a diverse range of learning and neurodivergent needs. With these additions, the JCC will be able to serve 20% more children in the upcoming school year, offering greater access to top-tier early education for families in the region.

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CAMP JCC
Only Lehigh Valley Summer Camp to Earn ACA Accreditation Status

ALLENTOWN, PA – The American Camp Association® (ACA) announced today that Camp JCC at the Jewish Community Center of the Lehigh Valley has received ACA-Accredited® Camp status. Camp JCC is the only camp in the Lehigh Valley to currently hold this status.

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On Rosh Hashanah, we often wish others l’shana tovah u’metukah - a good and sweet new year. Good and sweet, what wonderful adjectives. Even the youngest among us can understand these concepts, and in fact, they must be among the first adjectives that enter a child’s vocabulary. And despite their simplicity, they continue to be something more»