Circle of Friends Luncheon

A Look Back: 2024 Circle of Friends Luncheon, celebrating 75 years of profound Jewish connections.

What a wonderful—let’s call it historic—SJCC Circle of Friends event today!

With over 420 people together in the J’s gym, you could feel the friendship, community, and legacy of the Stroum JCC. What a joy it was to honor and celebrate our SJCC Past Presidents, 19 of whom were with us in the room. We also reveled in the opportunity to recognize and support all the SJCC means to the community at large, and to each one of us.

What a wonderful—let’s call it historic—SJCC Circle of Friends event today!

The 2024 Circle of Friends luncheon marked 75 years of profound Jewish connections built and amplified through SJCC programs, events, and activities. From the start at the Elks Lodge in Seattle to our current home on Mercer Island, and into the next 75 years, the J stands for a community open to everyone, a place where Jewish traditions thrive, and people can learn, play, explore, create, sing, dance, camp, hike, and sit and schmooze. Most importantly, it’s where this is done together, creating lasting relationships that span years, often lifetimes.

We’ll continue to celebrate our 75th birthday in the months ahead. Thank you to everyone who has already given in support of this milestone birthday. If we missed you today, or if you’re inspired to give again, please click here to support the scholarships, security needs, outdoor recreation, and community engagement programs that so heavily rely on community generosity.

Thank you for kicking off this birthday with style and love, and a thank you in advance for all you continue to do to support the Stroum Jewish Community Center.

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