Happening at the J

Welcome Home this Summer to the Shaw JCC

Welcome home this summer to the Shaw JCC of Akron and discover a family-friendly season packed with fun! The J is offering individual and family summer memberships starting at $350 (+ tax) that include a long list of perks: access to the award-winning outdoor heated pool, pavilions, basketb…

Stories of Addiction Recovery will be shared at Community Shabbat Dinner

In the Jewish tradition, having compassion (or rachamim) is a core obligation to humanity. In response to Summit County's rising levels of substance abuse, the next Community Shabbat Dinner will focus on "Our Stories of Recovery," and three members of Akron's Jewish community will discuss t…

Akron Jewish Community to Host Israel Festival on May 5

On Sunday, May 5, the Greater Akron community is invited to explore everything Israeli at the Israel Festival honoring Yom Ha’Atzmaut, Israel’s 71st Independence Day. The festivities will celebrate Israel’s independence through fun games and activities, food and song, and is free for f…

Andrea Rabinovitz to Speak at Yom HaShoah Commemoration on May 2

The Shaw JCC of Akron and the Jewish Community Board of Akron invite the entire community to remember the Holocaust with a memorial service, music and candle lighting ceremony on Thursday, May 2, from 7 to 8 p.m., at the Schultz Campus for Jewish Life. The commemoration is free and open to t…

Vote The J for Beacon's Best!

Every year, Akron Beacon Journal readers nominate and vote for their favorite businesses in many different categories in the area. Local businesses compete for the honor and right to be called the best in Akron. 

Shaw JCC is nominated in top 5 for Best Summer Camp, Swimming Spot and Childc…