Membership Benefits at the J


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!

  • A warm and welcoming community that may be physically distant but always here for you.
  • Access to a variety of heart-pumping workout options: Fitness Bug
    • Largest fitness center on Mercer Island with reservation-based workout times to help keep our community safe, including the indoor track and MISC training room.
    • More than 35 fitness classes both in-person and online 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.
    • Court access. Our racquetball and basketball courts are now open for use, including lunchtime hoops and weekend pickleball!
  • Select free events and discounts on programs, swim lessons, camps, and more
  • Innovative programming that keeps our community connected:Community Programs
    • Learning and growing together with our arts and culture programs, including the Seattle Jewish Film Festival.
    • 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.
    • Celebrating together through holidays and festivals, like Hanuakkah and Purim.
  • Connecting generations of families from the Early Childhood School to J Kids programs (including Summer Camp) to fitness programs and beyond
  • And your membership dollars power the J’s work serving the community, including:Membership Arts
    • Programs for people of all ages—from babies to bubbies:
      • Holiday celebrations, family events, classes, and more that connect you to Jewish life and culture.
      • Young children sing, laugh, and explore with parents and grandparents.
      • Kids have space to learn, grow, and have fun through J Kids programs like J Camp.
      • Teen programs help power the leaders of tomorrow through Jewish education and philanthropy.
      • Adult + Senior programs for our older community from lectures to senior fitness classes to bridge and mahjong Mondays.Mitzvah Corps
    • Creating scholarships and opportunities for families in need to attend our Early Childhood School, camp, and other programs.
    • Helping our neighbors with food donations through our Mitzvah Corps program.
  • The J is a community that never closes thanks to the power of YOUR J membership. Check out all of programs here >>