Happening at the J

November & December Holiday Hours

Nov. 24 & 25 - Happy Thanksgiving! Click here for more info! 
Building closed at 1 p.m.; No group exercise or babysitting services except for Turkey Burn Thanksgiving Workout; FREE for J members & $5 for Guests; Friends and Family FREE on Friday only

 

Nov. 29 & Dec. 6
Pool closed 5…

Maccabeats a cappella group to perform Havdalah concert, Nov. 12

On Saturday, Nov. 12, the Maccabeats will light up the Shaw JCC of Akron with their catchy Jewish a cappella rhythms, playful staging and spirited performances. With a massive fan base, more than 20 million views on YouTube, numerous TV appearances and proven success with four albums, Yeshiv…

Your gift to Families Supporting Families helps change lives

Because of you, 187 children & families experienced firsthand the difference a gift to Families Supporting Families can make. There are many families in our community who need just a small change to experience a significant difference in their lives. Here's one family's story:

Lucas and Li…

Volunteers are needed for 2nd annual Winter Bash

The Mandel ECE and The Lippman School are partnering to bring you its second annual Winter Bash, Jan. 21! Join us for live entertainment, a strolling dinner, dessert and coffee bar, wine wall, teacher outings and student art projects, chance and silent auctions and the "Giving Tree." Volunte…

Campus Gala honors four dedicated community members

Much of the strength of Akron’s Jewish community lies in the passionate dedication of its members. This year, the Annual Campus Gala honors four people whose “love for our community is truly inspiring,” as one of the gala chairs, Joel Goldstein, remarks.


Mark and Lyn Bober are this…