Building Hours:JCC Podcast
The Importance of Early Swim Lessons
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Doctors and others are sounding an alarm: More U.S. children have been drowning in recent years.
Drowning is the number one cause of accidental deaths for kids ages one to four, and one of the top killers of children ages 5 to 14.
When it comes to learning to swim, earlier is always better.
more»JCC Acknowledges the Year’s Triumphs During Annual Meeting
On Thursday, June 4, 2026, the Jewish Community Center of the Lehigh Valley held its annual membership meeting in the Kline Auditorium. The current directors elected Sandi Fine, Gia Jones, Amber Lopez, Alex Mishkin, Lyell Scherline, Stephanie Smartschan and Jill Stutz to serve new three-year terms. Additionally, Andy Kahn and Rabbi Moshe Kurtz were more»
JCC Annual Meeting: Year in Review
This year was full of highlights. From a full camp season and new afterschool enrichments to holiday events and community programming held in conjunction with our partner organizations, it was one for the books. We can't wait to see what the next year brings. Watch here: lvjcc.org/YearInReview 🏆
JCC ECE Alum Authors Book at Age 9
JCC Early Childhood alum, Owen Oselkin has just released his first book, "Oh Dinosaur, Oh Dinosaur", which is now proudly featured on JCC Library shelves!
The book explores what might have caused the extinction of dinosaurs—and whether they are truly gone. Through rhyming couplets and colorful illustrations, readers will discover the many more»
More Than Just a Swim Team: the JSeals Family
The JSeals Swim Team has had an extraordinary season, full of growth, camaraderie, and achievement. From the very first practice to the last meet, the swimmers demonstrated not only remarkable skill development but also an inspiring sense of team spirit.
Over the season, swimmers made impressive strides in their technique, endurance, and speed. Each more»
Camp JCC: A Special Place to Work & Play
For many families, Camp JCC is known as a place where children spend their summers swimming, creating art, playing sports, and making lifelong friends. But ask the staff what makes Camp JCC truly special, and you’ll hear a story that goes beyond activities and schedules. Camp JCC is not only a meaningful place for campers, but also a place where staff more»
Another Slam Dunk Season For JHoops
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Another exciting season of JHoops basketball has come to a close, and we are proud to celebrate a great year for both of our teams! Our 1st & 2nd grade team spent the season learning and developing the fundamentals of basketball. Players focused on building skills like dribbling, passing, shooting, and defense while also learning how to play together as more»
ECE Celebrates the Joy of Reading
Each year, the National Education Association holds “Read Across America” week in connection with Dr. Seuss’s birthday. From March 2nd to March 6th, students across America focus on the joy of reading. Here at the JCC, we spent the week celebrating our love of books and reading with art activities, games, and even a visit from the Cat in more»
