SPECIAL EVENTS

From our Hanukkah celebration to our Purim Palooza carnival, our special events at the J are sure to be a hit for the whole family year-round. All of our programs and events are open to the community and everyone is invited. Spend your holidays with your JCC family.

Snacks in the Sukkah

• Wednesday, September 30 | 5-6pm

Join us to celebrate the holiday of Sukkot by shaking the lulav and eating some healthy snacks in the JCC's sukkah.

Family Shabbat Dinners

• Fridays | 5:30-7pm
• 9/18 - Spaghetti Dinner | Price: $20/Family | REGISTER
• 10/23 - Pizza Party
• 11/20 - Friendsgiving Potluck

Join us for a relaxed Friday night Shabbat dinner at the JCC and other local institutions. The work week is hectic, so leave the planning to us! End the week among family, friends and community to kick off Shabbat and the weekend. Advanced registration is required; please check our website for dietary laws observed for each specific event. These events are for families with children; extended family members and family friends are welcome. Contact: Lauren Alexander ([email protected])

SAVE THE DATE: Hanukkah Community Candle Lighting

• Tuesday, December 8 | 5:30-6pm

Join us in the JCC lobby to light the menorah, sing Hanukkah songs, and eat some latkes (potato pancakes) and sufganiyot (jelly donuts)!

ECE Shabbat Parties

• Fridays | 9:30-10am
• All Ages | Free

ECE families are welcome to join us at the JCC for a special community Shabbat party celebrating different holidays. Contact: Jen Moyer ([email protected])

YIDDISH CLUB & CLASS

Experience the joys of Yiddish. The group meets weekly to discuss topics like cooking, politics, humor, music and all kinds of entertainment in the Yiddish language. All are welcome to join this lively, weekly discussion. There is something for everyone no matter if you know a few words, or are a fluent speaker. Enjoy fun, fellowship, stories and more.

CHALLAH SALES

Looking for a tasty way to benefit the J? Take part in our annual challah sale. For more information about challah sales, please contact the JCC Welcome Desk at 610-435-3571.

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The four pillars of the JCC of the Lehigh Valley

	JEWISH Open to all. Proudly guided by Jewish values.
	HEART  Inclusiveness, altruism, welcoming, warmth... it's part Tikkun Olam (repairing the world), part the home-away-from-home emotion often associated with the J.
	STANDARDS The rise of professionalism at the JCC is a critical part of our story over the past decade. We place a huge value on quality, excellence, and continuous improvement. We are aspiring people always moving towards better
	FLEXIBILITY Transformed by the community and transforming for the community.