Fitness and Aquatics

We take a comprehensive body and mind approach with all of our programs. Our fitness and wellness team has degrees, certifications and expertise in a broad scope of areas including physical therapy, exercise science, sports medicine, nutrition and dietetics, water sports, exercise physiology and sports injury, safety and recovery.

 You may be interested in:

  • Pickleball classes, clinics and leagues
  • Arthritis, core and HIIT shallow water group exercise classes
  • Personal training
  • RecoveryZone with advanced restorative equipment
  • Yoga, Pilates, Tai chi, Pure strength, Pop Zumba Low impact cardio and weights and more

Learning and Conversations

Our hands-on classes help spark your inner self and engage your mind. No matter your age or experience, discover new interests and hobbies through art classes, card and tile games, book clubs and Israeli dance. If you enjoy dialogue about current events and historical context, we have a variety of classes that will engage your mind and expand your views.

Men’s Club

The J’s Men’s Club offers an opportunity to connect with peers and discuss a variety of interesting and topical issues. Participants socialize, share ideas and listen to guest speakers. Most members are retired, have a wide variety of hobbies and are active volunteers in the community.

U.S. Masters Swim

This program is for dedicated, adult swimmers who want to experience an intense workout while advancing your swimming technique and skills. Level 1 Master Coach Laura Wright provides instruction and workouts tailored to each swimmer's individual ability. The goal is for you to become a more efficient and advanced swimmer.

Jewish Education

The J brings people of all ages together with activities that bridge the generation gap. From holiday celebrations to challah-making workshops we encourage the community to share experiences that unite the young and the young at heart. Our engaging adult programs include art classes, news and current events discussions, lectures, book club gatherings and classes on Judaism that explore Jewish history, life cycle events and Torah study.

Healthy Aging

The J offers active adults ages 60 and over a wide range of opportunities to stay active, engage their brains with creative, intellectual and fun classes, and support community connections and healthy living. Open to all, courses and events include arts and culture, literature, nutrition, current events, fitness and more.

Cleveland Jewish FilmFest

Watch a diverse, international selection of dramas, documentaries, shorts and TV series that explore, educate, entertain and provoke discussion on the Jewish and Israeli experiences. From dramatic to humorous, we screen powerful and award-winning films for all movie lovers.

Featured Classes

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

Arts and Ideas, Adult

04/22/2025 - 04/24/2025

Aging adults will learn how to assess their current housing situation and discover options.

This course, offered in partnership with Benjamin Rose, is designed to help you understand how to assess your current housing and understand future options to age in place. Explore ways to use home equity to stay in our homes and discover housing options. This free three-part series will cover (1) How to assess your home for safety, accessibility and affordability, (2) Using your home to keep your home through single-purpose, equity loans and reverse mortgages, and (3) Understanding the various types of senior housing options.

Fitness, Adult

04/07/2025 - 04/28/2025

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.

Adult Programming Leadership