Holiday Book Fair

Friday, Nov 22
Start your holiday shopping at Island Books and support the J! Mention the J at checkout and Island Books will donate 20% of your purchase to ECS.

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VISION 2020

Saturday, January 11

With a nod to the past, and sights on the future, we invite you to the final and biggest celebration of the SJCC’s 50th Anniversary – VISION 2020! We’re transforming the J into a nightclub and hosting the ultimate #Party4theJ. RSVP Now

Israeli Chef Adeena Sussman

Thurs, Nov 21 7 pm

Chef Adeena Sussman, co-author of Chrissy Tiegen's "Cravings," is out with her first solo cookbook, "Sababa." It's personal and global, a tableau of regional flavors in its staggering and delicious variety — and it was named one of "The 13 Best Cookbooks of Fall 2019" by the New York Times. Buy Tickets

Osher at the J: Black Holes Are (Almost) Out of Sight

Thurs, Nov 21 noon

Come learn about astronomical black holes, what they can (and can’t) do, and the part they play in the universe. Taught by UW professor emerita Julie Lutz, who does continuing research on stellar evolution. Bring your own lunch at noon; speaker at 12:30. Register

Hanukkah Concert & Celebration

Sun, Dec 8 11 am activities/food

This Hanukkah, burn bright with us for a double-bill featuring Elana Jagoda and Chava Mirel - two nationally touring singers, guitarists, composers, prayer leaders, and recording artists. Plus: games, latkes, and activities for kids of all ages! Buy Tickets

Meditation Series: Hanukkah

Thurs, Dec 19 7 pm

Connect with the awe and wonder of the miracle of light as part of our meditation series during the holidays. Led by Rabbi Olivier BenHaim of Bet Alef Meditative Synagogue Register

Hands On Hanukkah

Sun, Dec 15 11 am-1 pm

Celebrate Hanukkah with hands-on crafts and activities at two locations: Northgate Mall and Crossroads Mall. Learn More

"Eight Nights" Staged Reading

Tuesday, Dec 10, 7 pm

The stories of eight immigrant/refugee families who inhabit the same apartment from 1949-2016. Performed by Book-It Repertory Theatre. Buy Tickets

#GivingTuesday

Tuesday, December 3

Black Friday. Cyber Monday. Giving Tuesday. On December 3, join the Stroum JCC for this global giving movement. You’ll have the chance to support your favorite cause or program close to your heart here at the J. Give Early: You can make your #GivingTuesday gift today, and it will still count! Give Today

J Kids Winter Classes

Winter Warm-Up: Dec 9-20 Winter Session: Jan 9-March 20

Sign up for winter after school classes (coding, crafting, swimming, and more) and for early childhood enrichment classes, like gymnastics, karate, and so much more. NEW! Check out our Winter-Warm-Up mini-session in December. Learn More

Featured News + Events

All News and Events
Thursday
Nov
21

UW Osher: Black Holes Are (Almost) Out of Sight

Learn about astronomical black holes, what they can (and can’t) do, and the part they play in the universe. Taught by UW professor emerita Julie Lutz, who does continuing research on stellar evolution.
Thursday
Nov
21

Israeli Chef Adeena Sussman, "Sababa"

Enjoy this chef talk and tasting from Israel's hot new chef.
Friday
Nov
22

Holiday Book Sale... to support ECS

Start your holiday shopping at Island Books and support the J! Mention the J at checkout and Island Books will donate 20% of your purchase.
Monday
Nov
25

School's Out J Camp

Full day of fun with our J Camp team
Tuesday
Nov
26

School's Out J Camp

Full day of fun with our J Camp team
Wednesday
Nov
27

School's Out J Camp

Full day of fun with our J Camp team
Thursday
Nov
28

Thanksgiving: fitness open 9 am - 3 pm

On Thanksgiving, fitness will be open from 9 am until 3 pm. Our Early Childhood School, Kidstown, and offices will be closed.
Friday
Nov
29

Day After Thanksgiving: fitness open 9 am - 3 pm

On the day after Thanksgiving, fitness will be open from 9 am until 3 pm. Our Early Childhood School, Kidstown, and offices will be closed.
Sunday
Dec
01

Hands On Hanukkah at Crossroads Mall, Bellevue

Celebrate Hanukkah with hands-on crafts and activities.
Sunday
Dec
08

Hanukkah Community Concert + Celebration

This Hanukkah, burn bright with us at this all-ages rock concert and dance party. 11 am: activities and food. Noon: concert. Buy tickets now!
Tuesday
Dec
10

Theater: "Eight Nights," a staged reading

The lives of immigrants who live, one after another, in the same apartment, 1969-2016
Sunday
Dec
15

Hands On Hanukkah at Northgate Mall, Seattle

Celebrate Hanukkah with hands-on crafts and activities.
Sunday
Dec
15

Dinner at Our House - feed homeless teens

Prepare a dinner in the SJCC kitchen, that will be delivered to feed homeless Seattle teens
Thursday
Dec
19

UW Osher: Stories of Human Migration

Drought and floods, war and hope - what brought people to the Pacific Northwest
Thursday
Dec
19

Hanukkah Meditation

Bring on the light of the holidays, with Rabbi Oliver BenHaim, from Bet Alef Meditative Synagogue
Monday
Dec
23

Winter Break J Camp

When school's out, J Camp has fun and games
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