Building Hours:JCC Podcast
Spring Programs Bloom at the JCC
Spring has sprung at the JCC, and with it comes a full slate of new programs designed to engage, educate, and energize community members of all ages. Early childhood class additions feature Mini Martial Arts and Literary Art. Kids in Kindergarten through 5th grade can participate in Intro to 3D Printing and Jewelry Making. If basketball is your thing, teens more»
What's New at Camp JCC
At Camp JCC, summer doesn’t end when the campers go home—it continues through reflection, feedback, and thoughtful planning. Each year, campers, counselors, and families share what they loved most and where there may be opportunities to grow. That feedback has played a key role in shaping what’s new for Camp JCC this summer.
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Learning Through Play: New Classrooms & Enrichments
The JCC of the Lehigh Valley is excited to announce that registration for our Early Childhood Program will open to the public on February 1. Our program has grown this year to include a total of eight classrooms, ranging in age from Infants through Pre-K.
This year we opened our Young Preschool classroom to serve children who did not quite make the cut off more»
JCC Celebrates Hanukkah at Lights in the Parkway
ALLENTOWN, Pa. -- The City of Allentown's Lights in the Parkway holiday lights display is back open after it was forced to go dark following a significant act of vandalism.
The destruction caused thousands of dollars worth of damage.
Despite the frigid temps, dozens came out for “Move It Monday.” Monday night’s reopening was especially more»
LISTEN NOW: The Patio Podcast - Hess's and the JCC, Part 2
Earlier this year, thanks to a grant from the Lehigh Valley Arts and Cultural Alliance (LVACA), I took my microphones inside several Allentown community centers focused on retired adults and seniors, specifically asking for stories from Lehigh Valley local who, when it comes to Hess’s department store, are the true legacy-holders.
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From Fall Prevention to Podcasts, JCC Focuses on Senior Programs
Over the past couple months at the JCC, some highlight senior adult programs have been organized. In September, the JCC partnered with the Allentown Health Bureau to host an 8-week fall prevention workshop following The National Council On Aging’s A Matter of Balance (MOB) curriculum. MOB is an evidence-based program that works to reframe how one more»
JCC Volunteers Honored for 25 Years of Community Empowerment
Our team was proud to celebrate the 25th Anniversary Outfit to Empower Luncheon, honoring The Perfect Fit for Working Women and its incredible impact in helping women enter the workforce with confidence and career readiness. We were especially honored as the Jewish Community Center of the Lehigh Valley was recognized as one of the five original founding more»
LISTEN NOW: The Patio Podcast - Hess's and the JCC, Part 1
Earlier this year, thanks to a grant from the Lehigh Valley Arts and Cultural Alliance (LVACA), I took my microphones inside several Allentown community centers focused on retired adults and seniors, specifically asking for stories from Lehigh Valley local who, when it comes to Hess’s department store, are the true legacy-holders.
In this first more»
