
Your Community by Design
Explore our programs and services for every stage in your life.
Camps, K-12
06/11/2025 - 06/22/2025
Camp Wise is an overnight experience for kids in grades 2-12 in Chardon, Ohio. It's a place where every camper can be themselves, learn new things and be accepted.
Camp Wise is an overnight experience for kids in grades 2-12 in Chardon, Ohio. It's a place where every camper can be themselves, learn new things and be accepted.
Early Childhood, Jewish Life, K-12
03/27/2025 - 03/27/2025
A program for children and their caregivers to make challah and do a community service project.
Come to The J after school to make your own challah and participate in a hands-on community service (chessed) project. Give back to the community and help prepare for shabbat. For children ages 2-10 and their caregivers.
Arts and Ideas, Adult
05/18/2025 - 05/18/2025
Catered lunch and bus transportation to a classic stage production at Allen Theatre.
A deeply moving tale about community and generational values, "Fiddler on the Roof" is a heartwarming story of fathers and daughters, husbands and wives, and love and laughter. “L'Chaim!” We will join the JCC of Youngstown for a catered lunch by Davis Bakery at the Beachwood Community Center. After, buses will transport us to Playhouse Square for the 2 p.m. performance by Cleveland Play House. A kosher option is available.
Aquatics, Early Childhood
04/09/2025 - 05/17/2025
Parent/child swim lessons for children ages 6 months through 3 years old.
Perfect for children ages 6 months through 3 years old to learn the basics of swimming and getting acclimated to the water. Parents/caregivers are in the water with the children and are an important part of the experience. Participants will learn water adaption, blowing bubbles and the beginnings of strokes.
Arts and Ideas, Adult
04/23/2025 - 04/23/2025
An art appreciation class for adults presented by Cleveland Museum of Art that focuses on Chinese art.
Cleveland Museum of Art will bring Chinese art to The J for this engaging program. Participants will learn to handle an array of intricate, sophisticated objects while examining and discussing functions. As one of the world’s first civilizations, China has been an important center for artistic and technological production and innovation. Objects featured in this program focus on advances made by Chinese artists and artisans in ceramics, textiles and bronze-making techniques.
Fitness, Jewish Life, K-12, Adult
04/27/2025 - 04/27/2025
A fun workout to celebrate Israel's Independence Day.
Celebrate Yom Ha’Atzmaut, Israel’s Independence Day, with a fun workout led by Israeli fitness instructor Ronly — complete with Israeli music. Come prepared to sweat while having a great time. For all fitness levels, anyone ages 13+. This event is free and open to the community.
Early Childhood, Jewish Life, K-12
04/06/2025 - 04/06/2025
A family day celebrating Passover with fun crafts and activities.
Participate in a hands-on matzah making workshop with Rabbi Chayim Alevsky where kids can grind wheat kernels to make their own flour, knead and roll the dough, and bake a handmade matzah. For families with children ages 2-8. Free and open to the community, but registration required.
Camps, K-12
04/14/2025 - 04/14/2025
An action-packed vacation camp for school-aged kids.
This Passover Break, give your kids a day full of fun and adventure at J-Kids Vacation Camp. They?ll make a splash in the pool during our swim sessions, unleash their creativity in vibrant arts and crafts projects, and burn off energy in action-packed sports games. Whether creating masterpieces, competing in friendly sports or splashing around with friends, there?s something for everyone to enjoy. AM and PM care is available for an additional cost.
Camps, K-12
03/24/2025 - 03/24/2025
An action-packed vacation camp for school-aged kids.
This Spring Break, give your kids a day full of fun and adventure at J-Kids Vacation Camp. They?ll make a splash in the pool during our swim sessions, unleash their creativity in vibrant arts and crafts projects, and burn off energy in action-packed sports games. Whether creating masterpieces, competing in friendly sports or splashing around with friends, there?s something for everyone to enjoy. AM and PM care is available for an additional cost.
Aquatics
04/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
A blended lifeguarding certification course that combines online work with in-person classes.
Learn the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until EMS personnel take over. All classes are mandatory. The online portion of the class is assigned when you register for the course and is done at home. It is completed at least one week before the course start date. Prerequisites: Sun, Apr 27. Indoor Pool: Sundays, May 4, 8 and 11. Offsite May 11.
Arts and Ideas, Adult
04/21/2025 - 05/19/2025
This virtual class explores the current events and issues of the day.
Join us each week virtually as we discuss the current major news events and gain a deeper understanding of these issues. Join historian and educator Terry Pollack for lively sharing and group interaction as we follow and try to comprehend the unfolding events in the news each week.
Fitness, Arts and Ideas, Adult
04/01/2025 - 04/01/2025
Enjoy a day at The J filled with fitness, educational and fun activities for older adults.
Feed your mind, body and soul with a variety of engaging activities and connect with other older adults while having fun. Activities include Zumba, senior self-defense, scam prevention, swimming, lunch and more.
Early Childhood
04/07/2025 - 04/28/2025
A child and caregiver class that builds developmental skills and enhances curiosity.
Join Morah Maria Hanley and Morah Dana Saltzman for this class for children 0 - 5 years old that is designed to help children build language, motor, and social skills, enhance curiosity and creativity, and help them learn the conventions of playing at school and being part of a group.
Aquatics, Early Childhood
04/09/2025 - 05/17/2025
A developmentally appropriate lesson for emphasizing foundational swimming concepts.
A positive, developmentally appropriate learning experience emphasizing water safety, survival and foundational swimming concepts. Children ages 3-5 years old will work on blowing bubbles, floating and basic water skills.
Arts and Ideas, Adult
04/08/2025 - 05/13/2025
A six-week watercolor painting class for adults.
Explore watercolor painting during these two-hour classes with a professional artist and illustrator. Learn techniques, basic color theory and more. Paint nature scenes directed by the teacher. Basic materials are included (watercolor paper, watercolors, brushes and accessories, and drawing materials). Perfect for adults with beginner to more advanced painting skills.
Fitness, K-12, Adult
04/01/2025 - 04/30/2025
A functional training program designed for women.
Join our exclusive functional training program designed just for women! This dynamic program will help you move better, feel stronger and empower you from the inside out. Through fun, creative exercises and routines, you'll build strength, improve endurance, enhance mobility and challenge your body in ways that will transform you. Surround yourself with like-minded women who motivate, support and uplift each other. Together, we will cultivate healthy habits, boost confidence and embrace our best selves. Perfect for all fitness levels and age groups. Join once, twice or three times a week.
Jewish Life, Arts and Ideas, Adult
04/24/2025 - 04/24/2025
Lunch & Learn with author, Josh Rolnick for Yom Hashoah.
Lunch & Learn with author, Josh Rolnick, who will speak about his short story KINDERTRANSPORT for Yom Hashoah
Early Childhood, K-12
03/23/2025 - 03/23/2025
A free open gym with large muscle activities for families with young children.
Get out of the cold and join us in The J's gymnasium for large muscle activities such as biking, balls, bouncy house and more! Meet other young families and enjoy a safe space to release that winter energy. Good for families with children ages 0-8.
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Your Journey Shapes Our Story
Mandel JCC is a fitness center, camp, arts and cultural destination, place to play games, social center and a whole lot more. Our 75-year history is made rich by the young and old as they include The J at every stage of their lives. We are welcoming to all people in our community regardless of race, religion, identity or location.
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Mandel JCC plays a significant role in helping the community thrive and create memories from generation to generation.
36,000 Visits for physical and mental wellness and self-care
$ 279,000 Scholarships provided to support day and overnight campers and members
4,500 Enthusiasts attended Cleveland Jewish FilmFest and Cleveland Jewish Book Festival
1,200 Kids K-11 experienced an amazing summer at J-Day Camps and Camp Wise Jewish Overnight Camp