Stroum Jewish Community Center

Welcome to the Stroum Jewish Community Center

MJA Golf Tournament

Save the date Monday, June 23,
for the MJA Memorial Golf Tournament and the Joanie Alhadeff Memorial Bridge and Mah Jongg Challenge at the Glendale Country Club.

We look forward to having you hit the links and shuffle the cards with us!

Learn more.

SJCC Truck Day

Holiday Closure

Monday, May 26, Memorial Day
SJCC Business Offices Closed
Health and Fitness Open 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Early Childhood Services

New Family Registration

Families who are interested in joining the SJCC Early Childhood Education program for the 2008-09 school year are invited to learn more about our school.

Mercer Island: we have select part-time openings in our pre-K and kindergarten classes. Please contact Mercer Island Director Peter Blair by email or at 206-388-1994 to learn more.

Seattle: we have select openings available for new families in our 2-3 year old classes and in our pre-K classes. Please contact Seattle Director Kristin Partridge by email or at 206-526-8073 to learn more.


Youth and Rec at the J

Summer Camp 2008
The time to register for SJCC Summer Camp 2008 is NOW!

Are you looking for a fun activity for your 5th through 8th grader this summer? Take a look at what SJCC Summer Camp has to offer the "Tween Set." We've got one-week sports exploration camps (including outdoor adventure with hiking and kayaking field trips), soccer, tennis, and more. We've got one-week arts camps with photography, tie-dye, paper mache and candles. We've got science with rockets and robots. And we've got three-week music, drama and dance camps. Don't forget our extraordinary Director's Cut film camp for grades 7-10 where budding filmmakers make documentaries, music videos and short films.


SJCC Softball League
30 teams.
A season of fun in the sun.
Keep up on your team on our NEW and improved softball website.



Health, Fitness, and Wellness

JCC Maccabi Games

Congratulations to the SJCC for being named the BEST FITNESS CENTER by the JT News in their "Best of Everything 2007" poll! Find out more about our winning Health, Fitness, and Wellness programs.


SJCC Parenting CenterSJCC Parenting Centers

The Stroum JCC Parenting Centers on Mercer Island and in Seattle provide a warm and nurturing environment for expectant parents and families with young children. We offer programs, classes, and support services designed to strengthen emotional bonds and promote optimal child development. Find out more about our nationally recognized Parenting Centers.



Adult Programs at the J

Health Talk
Hearing Loss: What are the options?

Thursday, May 15, 12:30 p.m.
Does everyone seem to mumble? Is background noise making communication difficult? Allison Zarkos, M.A., and Susan Bean, M.S., certified audiologists at the Listen for Life Center at Virginia Mason will discuss the causes of hearing loss and explain the types of hearing loss, as well as hearing aid and cochlear implant technology. You will also get a chance to see models of some of the newer devices that can improve your quality of life. Please RSVP to Adult Services Coordinator Roni Antebi by email or at 206-232-7115, extension 269. 


Opera Sings the Soul

For opera and all music lovers, the SJCC warmly presents an exciting and original lecture series in collaboration with Seattle Opera on opera and its connection with Jewish themes and performers.  Please join us for the next lecture, on Sunday, June 1, at 4 p.m.

RSVP required to Adult Services Coordinator Roni Antebi by email or at 206-232-7115, extension 269. Cost: $10 per lecture. Refreshments served (dietary laws observed).


An Evening of Appreciation and Unity Honoring Nine Disabled Israeli Veteran Soldiers
Sunday, June 1, 7:30 p.m.
Join us for a unique evening as we honor nine Israeli veterans who were disabled while protecting Israel. Come hear their stories, view a special video presentation and get a deeper understanding of the sacrifice the average Israeli makes for the Jewish people.  RSVP to Sharon@livingjudaism.com. Free admission.
Sponsored by LivingJudaism. Co-sponsored by AJC, The Dror Foundation, The Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle, Seattle Chapter Hadassah, The Seattle Kollel, StandWithUs and the Stroum Jewish Community Center.


Find out more about our adult programs and classes.

The J is now open weekdays at 5 a.m.
To honor the many needs of our members, the SJCC on Mercer Island is now open weekdays at 5 a.m. We hope all our early rising members are pleased with the extended hours!

Stroum Jewish Community Center
3801 East Mercer Way
Mercer Island WA 98040
206-232-7115 / fax 206-232-2119

2618 NE 80th Street
Seattle WA 98115
206-526-8073 / fax 206-526-9958