Highlighted Programs and Courses

K-12, Arts and Ideas, Adult

07/26/2025 - 07/27/2025

Participation Fee for our one-of-a-kind musical theatre experience!

One-of-a-kind musical theatre production experience where you audition, but the show is a mystery to you until you arrive for kick-off at 10 pm on July 26. Participation Fee waived for J Day Camp Staff.

Adult

09/16/2025 - 09/16/2025

This program helps participants reduce fall risks, improve balance, and stay active through practical strategies and exercises—beneficial for all mobility levels.

The program is designed to raise participants’ fall prevention knowledge and awareness, introduce steps they can take to reduce falls and improve their health and well-being. Participants learn to view falls and fear of falling as controllable, set realistic goals to increase activity, change their environment to reduce fall risk factors, and exercise to increase strength and balance. Individuals with mobility issues can enhance their balance and safety, while those without any apparent impairments can still benefit by maintaining their current health status and preventing future problems.

Fitness, K-12, Adult

08/08/2025 - 08/31/2025

Led by a Certified Personal Trainer. Build strength and master proper lifting form in this confidence-boosting series that breaks down key barbell movements into safe, easy-to-learn steps.

Gain the skills and confidence to lift with power and precision in this weekly barbell series designed for all levels. This program breaks down essential barbell movements into simple, safe and effective steps. Learn proper technique, improve core strength and build a solid foundation to lift safely and successfully.

Fitness, Adult

08/07/2025 - 08/28/2025

A hands-on class that teaches safe practices for participants to defend themselves.

This course will teach safe practices to protect yourself in dangerous situations and promote confidence in your abilities to defend yourself. The curriculum includes boxing and kickboxing techniques focusing on proper stance, striking and movement. This is a hands-on learning experience with partner drilling. The instructor has over 15 years of boxing and kickboxing training and in-ring experience. He has trained and trained with professional MMA fighters, boxers, kick boxers and UFC fighters.

Camps, K-12

09/26/2025 - 09/27/2025

An activity-filled overnight at Camp Wise for those who want a taste of Camp Wise and existing campers.

A fun-filled overnight at Camp Wise for kids currently in grades 2, 3 and 4. Whether you're an existing camper or interested in experiencing a taste of camp, this weekend is guaranteed to be filled with friends, camp activities and Camp Wise-style Shabbat programming. Kids will stay in our Chalutzim village cabins and keep busy with the ropes course, arts and crafts, outdoor cooking, STEM-related activities and a spirit circle. Parent drop-off on Friday is at Camp Wise and the weekend will conclude with pick-up and Havdalah program at Mandel JCC's Beachwood Campus.

Camps, Adult

08/22/2025 - 08/24/2025

A relaxing weekend get-away in Chardon for women.

Relax, unplug and enjoy adult time at Camp Wise. Join us for a fabulous all-inclusive weekend that will leave you feeling refreshed and reinvigorated. Relax at the pool, enjoy a massage, get creative in the art shack and meet some new friends.

Adult

10/22/2025 - 10/22/2025

Enjoy the fall colors of Ashtabula County as you tour 10 scenic bridges with stops at Byler's Amish Bakery.

Experience the vibrant fall colors in scenic Ashtabula County. Discover 10 remarkable bridges, including both the longest and shortest covered bridges in the area. This tour features a 20-minute stop at Byler's Amish Bakery, as well as a break for a boxed Kosher lunch. After the first bus of 11 is filled, we will open up additional buses once we hit 4 more on the waitlist - so please continue to sign up using the waitlist process.

Adult

09/17/2025 - 09/17/2025

Celebrate the season with a festive day of apple picking at Patterson's Farm and a sweet visit to a local Kosher honey producer at Bee Awesome hives.

Prepare for the holidays with apple picking and visiting a local Kosher honey producer. You will go to Patterson's farm for a wagon ride around the orchards and an opportunity to pick apples. Then we'll return to Beachwood to visit Bee Awesome hives.

Arts and Ideas, Adult

09/19/2025 - 10/10/2025

Learn the basic rules, strategies and tips while playing with others around the table. Perfect for beginners—includes the official Mah Jongg card.

Mah Jongg matches one’s playing pieces, called tiles, to a set of possible hands. It is a very social game played around a table with four players. This introductory class will teach the basic rules of play, strategies, tips, switching hands and more. Fee includes the current Mah Jongg card.

Arts and Ideas, Adult

09/08/2025 - 10/13/2025

Learn the basics of watercolor painting in this beginner-friendly class that builds a strong creative foundation.

This class offers a comprehensive introduction to watercolor painting, perfect for beginners or those looking to improve their skills. Participants will learn basic techniques like color mixing, brush control, and wet-on-wet and dry painting methods. The course will explore the fundamentals of watercolor painting, building a strong foundation for artistic expression in this medium.

Jewish Life, Adult

10/23/2025 - 04/07/2026

Explore Jewish holidays, history, and core concepts through engaging study and discussion, led by rotating rabbinic instructors in both in-person and virtual sessions. Open to all.

Explore Jewish observance of holidays and life-cycle events, major periods in Jewish history and significant Jewish concepts through lecture, engaging text study, meaningful dialogue and exploration in the community. Class will be taught in four sections with a different rabbinic instructor for each section. Some classes will be held in person at the Mandel JCC Community Room and some dates will be taught virtually via Zoom. Open to the community.

Camps, K-12

12/02/2024 - 08/15/2025

Registration fee for J-Day Camps Summer 2025 prior to enrolling in summer sessions.

Whether your child is at our Anisfied Day Camp or Francine & Benson Pilloff Family Performing Arts Camp -- or a combination of both -- campers will participate in a wide variety of programs and experience the best summer. After you pay this one-time nonrefundable registration fee for J-Day Camps Summer 2025, you can sign up for camp at: https://jdaycamps.campintouch.com/ui/forms/application/camper/App#ApplicationSeason

Early Childhood, Jewish Life, K-12

08/10/2025 - 08/10/2025

Families with children ages 0-8 celebrate the little-known Jewish holiday of love and family at The J!

Celebrate the little-known Jewish holiday of love and family at The J! We will be doing projects to show appreciation to those we love and participating in a family Israeli Dance class! For families with children ages 0-8.

Jewish Life, Arts and Ideas, Adult

09/11/2025 - 09/11/2025

Celebrate the holidays and New Year through creative expression! Explore Judaic themes while making meaningful artwork, materials provided.

Embrace the spirit of the holidays and the New Year! This class invites participants to engage with the rich cultural and religious tapestry of Judaism by creating their own artworks that reflect these traditions. Join us on a journey of creativity, learning, and connection as we honor the beauty and significance of Judaic themes. All Materials will be provided.

Arts and Ideas, Adult

09/08/2025 - 10/27/2025

Dive deep into significant moments in history and how they shape our present with historian and educator Terry Pollack.

Join us while historian and educator Terry Pollack, unravels the historical context behind today’s national events. This is your chance to dive deep into significant moments in history and how they shape our present! Engage in lively discussions, share your insights and pose your burning questions. We foster an open environment for learning without endorsing any political candidates, platforms or issues.

Fitness, Adult

09/04/2025 - 09/25/2025

Stay active and improve coordination, balance and agility in this beginner-friendly pickleball class focused on fun and fitness.

Pickleball for Mobility and Balance is designed for beginners who are interested in playing Pickleball as a casual hobby to stay active. The focus will be on enhancing overall coordination, balance, and agility, while playing a fun game.

Adult

09/05/2025 - 09/05/2025

Build confidence with your smartphone in this beginner-friendly course covering basics like calls, texts, Wi-Fi, camera use and apps, plus a helpful Q&A session.

This course is designed to improve confidence and smartphone skills. It will cover phone basics, making calls and sending texts, connecting to Wi-Fi, operating the camera and using apps. Participants will engage in interactive sessions and the course concludes with a Q&A for any additional questions.

Fitness, Adult

08/10/2025 - 08/31/2025

Led by a Certified Personal Trainer. Build strength, stability and confidence in this course designed to help prevent falls with guided exercises, mobility work and proven safety strategies.

Stay steady on your feet with this 4-week course led by a Certified Personal Trainer and Senior Specialist. Improve balance, build strength and learn real-world techniques to prevent falls—plus take home practical tools like a Fall Safety Checklist and Safe Floor Recovery tips.

Fitness, Adult

08/21/2025 - 09/25/2025

An inspiring six-week course on yoga, nutrition & wellness

The goal of this program is to use Yoga to teach methods for maintaining and improving: strength, balance and flexibility, for bone health, and for prevention of falls. No prior yoga practice is required and multiple levels of flexibility and strength are expected. Proper posture and alignment will be taught to help learn how to twist and forward fold. Discussion of nutrition will include calcium, Vitamin D and protein needs as we age. The safe use of weights and aerobic exercise in aging will be discussed and demonstrated.

Fitness, K-12, Adult

08/01/2025 - 08/31/2025

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.

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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.

Support our Mission

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