The J’s vision is to be Puget Sound’s most open and welcoming community-centered Jewish organization, offering experiences that amplify profound connections for every generation.
Your membership powers the J!
- Access to a variety of heart-pumping workout options:
- Largest fitness center on Mercer Island including the indoor track, Peloton bikes and MISC training room.
- More than 40+ fitness classes in-person every week—from AquaFit to Zumba— so you can stay fit on your own schedule.
- A comprehensive aquatics program thanks to our indoor pool, which includes lap swim, open swim, aquatics classes, and swim lessons.
- Full-court gym access to our racquetball, pickleball and basketball courts are open for use, including lunchtime hoops!
- Member discounts, and priority registration for swim lessons and Summer J Camp.
- Grab yummy treats + coffee at our very own J Cafe.
- Innovative programming that keeps our community connected:
- Arts programs, holiday celebrations and classes to connect to Jewish Life + culture, including the annual Seattle Jewish Film Festival, which celebrates 30 years in 2025.
- Singing and dancing along for families with young children at weekly Tot Shabbat celebrations and monthly special events.
- Engaging in deep dialogue and thought-provoking conversations with our community through our community engagement programs.
- Arts programs, holiday celebrations and classes to connect to Jewish Life + culture, including the annual Seattle Jewish Film Festival, which celebrates 30 years in 2025.
- Singing and dancing along for families with young children at weekly Tot Shabbat celebrations and monthly special events.
- Engaging in deep dialogue and thought-provoking conversations with our community through our community engagement programs.
- Arts programs, holiday celebrations and classes to connect to Jewish Life + culture, including the annual Seattle Jewish Film Festival, which celebrates 30 years in 2025.
- Singing and dancing along for families with young children at weekly Tot Shabbat celebrations and monthly special events.
- Engaging in deep dialogue and thought-provoking conversations with our community through our community engagement programs.
- And your membership dollars power the J’s work serving the community, including:
- Programs for people of all ages—from babies to bubbies:
- Nationally-recognized summer camp for kids in Pre-K to 10th grade, and schools out camps all year long.
- Schwartz Early Childhood School for ages 3 months through kindergarten, recognized as one of the Puget Sound’s best.
- After-school care + enrichment classes for K-5th grade, plus J Kids Sports: Fall Soccer + Dinky Dunkers basketball league.
- Teen programs for lifelong friendships, and job opportunities.
- Gatherings, games, and learning for Adult + Seniors
- Creating scholarships and opportunities for families in need to attend our Schwartz Early Childhood School, camp, and other programs.
- Helping our neighbors through volunteer opportunities with our Volunteer program.
- Programs for people of all ages—from babies to bubbies:
- The J is a community that never closes thanks to the power of YOUR J membership. Check out all of programs here >>
