Lag B’Omer begins this evening (Wednesday, May 18) and ends at sundown on Thursday, May 19. Despite the rain this past weekend the J celebrated with our Lag B'Omer Garden Party on Sunday, May 15. From trays of s'mores to friends + families having lots of fun, it was a great day at the J
Category: Holidays
Celebrating Hanukkah
Our 2021 Hanukkah celebration featured 13 events in eight locations throughout greater Seattle and the eastside. We hope you joined us for one of the events and found light this holiday season. Enjoy these images from the eight nights of Hanukkah.
Dishing Up Hanukkah Traditions
We asked our staff to share some of their favorite Hanukkah recipes, and the stories behind how they became holiday traditions. Plus: they weigh in on the applesauce vs. sour cream debate!
A Week of Gratitude and Hope
This week ahead is about giving thanks and the story of light and miracles. In a way, miracles inspire hope—that unexpected, barely imaginable, and even unbelievable things can come to pass.
Community Sukkah
This past Sunday volunteers and community members gathered to help build a sukkah as part of the Sukkot holiday. The build took place during Sunday's Mercer Island Farmers Market.


