The High Holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur mark the start of the Jewish New Year. Learn more about how we celebrate these holidays, traditional greetings, and all the great holiday programming at the J.
Category: Jewish Life
Shana Tova from the SJCC
Rolling into September and the Jewish New Year, SJCC CEO Amy Lavin shares the excitement of fall at the J. Plus: an update on the J’s new COVID-19 mitigation protocols.
Celebrating Pride Month
June is Pride Month. The annual celebration provides a wide variety of opportunities for us to celebrate, teach, learn and demonstrate our pride for the LGBTQ community. Learn more.
Giving Initiative For Teens Raises Over $22,000 for Local Organizations
The 2020-21 teen philanthropists in the Giving Initiative for Teens (GIFT) raised more than $22,000 for five local organizations, which were distributed at a grant ceremony on May 19.
Let’s Celebrate Shauvot
Celebrate Shavuot with the J! Join us at our Tootsie Roll Torah Trot on Sunday as we celebrate the giving of the Torah on Mt. Sinai. Learn more about the holiday!
S’mores, Strawberries, Bees and More
On Sunday, May 2 in the J’s Kesher Community Garden we held our Lag B'Omer Spring Fest, a celebration for the entire family, including a bonfire, crafts, s’mores, and more. Take a look at the fun.
Let’s Celebrate Lag B’Omer
Bonfires, music, haircuts, and more! Learn about Lag B’Omer and how we celebrate.
Yom Hazikaron + Yom Ha’atzmaut
This week marks two holidays: Yom Hazikaron (Israeli Memorial Day) and Yom Ha'atzmaut (Israel Independence Day). Celebrate and honor these holidays with remembrances, songs, food, and our special Yom Ha'atzmaut DIY wine tasting.
Honoring Yom HaShoah
Learn about Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) and how we honor the holiday.
ECS Purim Parade
An annual tradition at the J is the Early Childhood School Purim Parade. We had lots of fun and wanted to share that fun (and some smiles too...). Enjoy!
We are transitioning to a daily digital health attestation process for everyone entering the SJCC.