By the Numbers
Your membership powers the J and help us create a place where friendships form, traditions thrive, and community strengthens. Here’s just a glimpse at how many lives your membership has impacted in 2020-21:
- More than 200 individual campers filled with ruach (that’s “spirit” in Hebrew)
- 139 young learners exploring the world around them in traditional age-based preschool classes plus our new kindergarten, outdoor, and virtual programs
- 1,000 households from all over the world that Zoomed in to our virtual Seattle Jewish Film Festival
- 200+ people working out virtually every week at more than 225 virtual fitness classes since April 1
- Nearly 700 people exercising in the building every week in fitness classes, lap swim, and instructional family swim, and the Fitness Center
- 50 future teen leaders exploring their Jewish values and working together to raise money for their community
- More than 50 community + family events online (since April 1), bringing more than 1,000 families with young children singing and celebrating together
- More than 800 SJCCtv videos to engage the community from storytime to fitness (since March 15)
- More than 3,500 people each month in #VirtualSJCC programs (since April 1)
- Creating more than 600 Purim2Go kits to bring Jewish holidays into homes in innovative ways
- More than 200 pounds per week of food for our neighbors in need, collected through our new Mitzvah Corps program
- 900 virtual programs since March and more than 165 Safe Start-permitted activities at the J since June 1
- 300-plus hours of Virtual SJCC/Zoom events since April 1
The Power of Your Membership in Action
Features: Because of the J…
- Because of the J: Frank Martin (4/2/2021) - When schools closed due to COVID-19 last March, Frank faced three bored kids at home needing attention, and a team of employees depending on his business for their livelihoods. When ECS reopened last July it provided much-needed stress relief—and a path forward.
- Because of the J: The Gandert Family (3/30/2021) - Working from home and managing two young girls was a challenge for the Gandert family. Now that ECS has reopened, they're grateful for the education, community, and normalcy their kids are enjoying - even in this difficult year.
- A Pandemic Year (3/15/2021) - On March 15, 2020, the SJCC closed in response to COVID-19. To mark this odd and unexpected milestone, the SJCC is reflecting back at what the past year has been for our community and our hopes for the year(s) to come.
- Inauguration Letters (1/21/2021) - This week in the Ms. Schuman's kindergarten class at the J's ECS, they learned about the inauguration and wrote notes to send to the White House. We had to share... enjoy.
- High Holiday Celebrations (9/24/2020) - The J community came together in new ways to celebrate the High Holidays in 2020, here are some snap shots from us "gathering" in all new ways as we welcomed the new year.
- ECS – Welcome Back! (9/14/2020) - The J's Early Childhood School began the 2020-21 school year on September 8, and we were sure happy to welcome back our students and their families! Here is a look through the lens of our first week back at school.
Photo Galleries
- High Holiday Celebrations (9/24/2020) - The J community came together in new ways to celebrate the High Holidays in 2020, here are some snap shots from us "gathering" in all new ways as we welcomed the new year.
- ECS – Welcome Back! (9/14/2020) - The J's Early Childhood School began the 2020-21 school year on September 8, and we were sure happy to welcome back our students and their families! Here is a look through the lens of our first week back at school.
- Summer Fun at the J (9/4/2020) - Smiles returned to the J this summer! Washington's Safe Start plan allowed the J to start opening back up to our community this June and we were so happy to see our community back at the J.
- J-Cation Week Six in Photos (8/20/2020) - J-Cation is down to its final week and we have photos from week number 6! What a week it was, lots of pool time to beat the heat and exploration of the J's Kesher Community Garden. Check out the photos for the week!
- J-Cation Week Five in Photos (8/14/2020) - J-Cation has put the wraps to week 5!!! New dances, new friends and lots of sun. Check out the photos for the week!
- J-Cation Week Four in Photos (8/6/2020) - Hello August! New month, lots more fun at J-Cation! Check out all the fun we had in week four of the SJCC's summer camp program!
SJCCtv Featured Videos
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Summer J Camp CIT Program
Join the J's Counselor in Training (CIT) program as part of our 2021 Summer J Camp! Explore leadership and philanthropy (tzedakah) through hands-on project management experiences in this new and rejuvenated program for 9th and 10thgraders. More: https://sjcc.org/programs/j-kids/j-camp/summer-j-camp/summer-j-camp-descriptions/#cit -
SJCCtv Replay: Book Fest with Author Jennifer Steinhauer
SJCC Book Fest in Your Living Room Presents New York Times journalist Jennifer Steinhauer discussing her book “The Firsts: The Inside Story of Women Reshaping Congress.”
Held live on Zoom on March 23 and moderated by Elaine Kraft, Intergovernmental and Communications Director at Cascade Water Alliance.
Presented in partnership with the Jewish Book Council
Book sales partner: Island Books -
SJFF 2021 | Filmmaker Conversation: WINTER JOURNEY
Filmmaker conversation from the 26th Seattle Jewish Film Festival (March 4-18, 2021) featuring the film WINTER JOURNEY with with Michael Goldsmith, moderated by Mina Miller of Music of Remembrance. Hosted by Pamela Lavitt, Director of SJCC Arts+Ideas and Festivals. Live on Zoom March 19, 2021.
About the Film: WINTER JOURNEY
An intimate story of family secrets and a father-son interview, remarkably illustrated through archival images, footage, and actual conversations. Bruno Ganz (WINGS OF DESIRE) delivers a sublime and vulnerable performance as the father in his final role. Based on the book INEXTINGUISHABLE SYMPHONY by Martin Goldsmith, about his parents, costars in the film interviewing his father, played by Ganz. -
A Pandemic Year: Reflection + Hope
SJCC CEO Amy Lavin gives an update about the J a year after it had temporarily close in response to COVID-19.
What a difference a year makes. On March 15, 2020, the SJCC closed in response to COVID-19. It’s been a year of experimentation, loss, adjustment, learning, and patience—and we’ve also found moments of joy! Seeing our community connect is what makes the J the J, and we’re thrilled to see people coming back.
Updates: https://sjcc.org/about/newsroom/stay-healthy/ -
SJFF 2021 Filmmaker Conversation with Howie Mandel
Filmmaker Conversation from the 26th Seattle Jewish Film Festival (March 4-18, 2021) for the Opening Night Film: HOWIE MANDEL: BUT, ENOUGH ABOUT ME. Taped Zoom Conversation on March 4, 2021 with comedian, Emmy-nominated TV host, and documentary film subject Howie Mandel and distinguished documentary director Barry Avrich. Hosted by Pamela Lavitt, Director of SJCC Arts+Ideas and Festivals. Moderated by Warren Etheredge.
About the Film: HOWIE MANDEL, BUT ENOUGH ABOUT ME
A revealing and very funny look at the wildly creative veteran comedian, actor, Emmy-nominated TV game show host, and America's Got Talent judge. -
SJFF 2021 Filmmaker Conversation: SCHOCKEN, ON THE VERGE OF CONSENSUS
Filmmaker Conversation from the 26th Seattle Jewish Film Festival (March 4-18, 2021) for the film SCHOCKEN, ON THE VERGE OF CONSENSUS featuring Director Noemi Schory (Tel Aviv) and local Schocken Family members Joe Schocken and Barbara Lahav. Hosted by Pamela Lavitt, Director of SJCC Arts+Ideas and Festivals. Live on Zoom March 11, 2021.
About the Film: SCHOCKEN, ON THE VERGE OF CONSENSUS (US Premiere)
Salman Schocken was much more than the king of department stores in Germany. The bibliophile and maverick modernist bought Israel's Haaretz newspaper, founded Schocken Books, and standardized Hebrew type.