Take a look at what is coming up at the J! There’s something for every age—join us!
Oct
12
EXHIBIT | HYPHEN: Graphic Novels of Jewish Diversity
Explore Jewish diversity through "HYPHEN: Jewish Stories in Our Own Words," a graphic novel exhibit featuring stories of identity, immigration and belonging. Join graphic novelist and co-creator Julian Voloj on Nov. 1 for a special reception and conversation about his work on HYPHEN as executive dir...
Nov
2
Menorah Making Contest
Calling all creatives! The J is hosting a menorah making contest for Hanukkah and we're inviting you to create a homemade, unique menorah for our lobby display. All artists must be over the age of 6 to participate. If you intend to submit a menorah, reserve your spot by clicking the blue button belo...
Nov
2
Helping Hands Hanukkah Drive
Spread light to families in need this Hanukkah. The SJCC and the Schwartz Early Childhood School are partnering with Jewish Family Service’s Winter Warmth Drive to donate warm gifts and winter-friendly clothing items to the families JFS serves. We’ll have displays around the building with hands ...
Nov
9
Daytime American Mahjong Free Play
Play American Mahjong from 1-3 pm at the J! Drop in on Monday afternoons for casual play and socializing. The J will provide sets, but please bring your own copy of the standard NMJL card. All skill levels are welcome, but please note this is not an instructional class. This is a great opportunity t...
Nov
9
Evening Mahjong Free Play
Play American mahjong from 6-8:30 pm at the J! Drop in on Monday nights for casual play and socializing. The J will provide sets, but please bring your own copy of the standard NMJL card. All skill levels are welcome, but please note this is not an instructional class. This is a great opportunity to...
Nov
10
Mosaic Series: Mosaic Mirrors
Join mosaic artist Sandy Glass at the J for a one-of-a-kind Judaica-inspired art series. This hands-on workshop is perfect for everyone—no prior experience necessary. Over four creative Tuesdays, you’ll design and craft a glass tile mosaic mirror, fully customized to your taste and artful spirit...
Nov
11
School’s Out J Camp: Veterans Day
From holidays to conference days, we provide the Summer J Camp experience all year long. Parents enjoy uninterrupted routines while kids enjoy special activities, games, crafts and swimming. Registration will close one week prior to the start of each camp. 2026-2027 Dates + Details Ages: K –...
Nov
12
Being Jewish in the Media
Join award-winning journalist Steve Bunin for a personal conversation about how his Jewish identity shaped his life and career in the media. From living in communities with few Jewish peers to balancing an increasingly observant Jewish life with the demands of ESPN, Steve will share the opportunitie...
Nov
13
Tot Shabbat
Join us every Friday at the J for Tot Shabbat presented by Stroum Jewish Community Center, Herzl-Ner Tamid Conservative Congregation, PJ Library, and the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle. Held every Friday at 9:45 am, we welcome Shabbat with singing, dancing, friends and fun! Registration not re...
Nov
13
Ballard Tot Shabbat
Welcome Shabbat with singing, dancing, friends, and fun at our special Tot Shabbat program (ages 0-5) in the Ballard neighborhood, presented by the Stroum Jewish Community Center, PJ Library and the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle. The address and location will be shared with all registered gue...
Nov
14
Havdalah Pool Party
Say "shalom" (goodbye) to Shabbat at our Havdalah Pool Party! Bring the whole family to our warm indoor pool and enjoy a special community swim time, ending the party with a small Havdalah ceremony led by Rabbi Megan. Havdalah is a weekly Jewish ceremony which occurs on Saturday nights after Shabbat...
Nov
16
Daytime American Mahjong Free Play
Play American Mahjong from 1-3 pm at the J! Drop in on Monday afternoons for casual play and socializing. The J will provide sets, but please bring your own copy of the standard NMJL card. All skill levels are welcome, but please note this is not an instructional class. This is a great opportunity t...
Nov
16
Evening Mahjong Free Play
Play American mahjong from 6-8:30 pm at the J! Drop in on Monday nights for casual play and socializing. The J will provide sets, but please bring your own copy of the standard NMJL card. All skill levels are welcome, but please note this is not an instructional class. This is a great opportunity to...
Nov
17
November SJCC Book Club: “Island of the Missing Trees”
Join us for the SJCC Book Club, a space for thoughtful reading, meaningful discussion, and connections across our SJCC community. Set between war-torn Cyprus in 1974 and modern-day London, "Island of the Missing Trees," by Elif Shafak, tells the secret love story of Kostas, a Greek Cypriot, and Defn...
Nov
20
Tot Shabbat
Join us every Friday at the J for Tot Shabbat presented by Stroum Jewish Community Center, Herzl-Ner Tamid Conservative Congregation, PJ Library, and the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle. Held every Friday at 9:45 am, we welcome Shabbat with singing, dancing, friends and fun! Registration not re...
Nov
20
Bagels + Babies Social
A program hand-in-hand with our weekly Tot Shabbats, Bagels + Babies is a great opportunity to connect with other young families around the Sound. Swap parenting tips, share pictures, or just enjoy schmoozing with your community while noshing on bagels and coffee on the J. Bagels + Babies ru...
Nov
21
MUSIC | Jewish Country Music Artist: Joe Buchanan + The Family Band
Jewish country music artist Joe Buchanan and his band deliver a boot-stomping, backyard boogying joyous evening of country ballads, connection, healing and celebration. Featuring line dancing with Seattle’s Boot Boogie Babes. Jewish Country Music: What Now? Texas-born and river-raised, Joe Buchana...
Nov
22
Hanukkah Mitzvah and Cookie Party
Join the J community for a hands-on volunteer opportunity to bring winter warmth to families in need this holiday season by assembling warmth kits for refugees in our community. We'll assemble kits with essential items to keep the Seattle chill away this winter. The complete kits will be delivered t...
