About Us

Who We Are

The Springfield JCC is a nonprofit organization that builds community and enriches lives in Western Massachusetts. Located on the Springfield/Longmeadow line, the JCC serves the entire community with inclusive fitness, recreational, cultural, educational, and social programs.

For generations, the JCC has played an important role as a communal gathering place, rooted in Jewish values and welcoming people of all ages, backgrounds, abilities, faiths, and beliefs.

Come see what the J is all about! Stop by to take a tour of our facility and learn about becoming a member.

Our Core Values

Community Building

בְּנִיית קְהִלָּה (bih-nee-yat kih-hee-lah)
Strengthening relationships, while being strengthened by relationships. Building collaborative partnerships that nurture belonging and well-being to make our community stronger.

Excellence

מְצֻיָּנוּת (mih-tsu-ya-nut)
Committed to exceeding expectations and taking pride in our work, our role in the community, and one another.

Inclusion

הַכלָלָה (hakh-la-la)
Adapting to suit our community's needs and not expecting them to change in order to fit our expectations, with the aim of meeting people where they are and empowering them.

Professionalism

מִקְצוֹעָנוּת (meek-tso-a-nut)
Consistently achieving high standards, both visibly and "behind the scenes" for our community. Showing respect, attention to detail, and a commitment to upholding our values.

Trust

נֶאֱמָנוּת (ne-e-ma-nut)
Modeling a dependable, predictable, ethical, and safe behavior that will demonstrate to community members and staff alike that they can rely on the J, as well as each other.

Our Mission

The Springfield Jewish Community Center (Springfield JCC; the J) enriches community and nurtures wellness through physical, intellectual, social and spiritual programs and services. The J is guided by Jewish values, welcoming and respecting people of all abilities, ages, backgrounds, identities and faiths.

Our Vision

The Springfield Jewish Community Center strives to be a home for an engaged and ever-expanding membership which celebrates the uniqueness of every constituent. Our J will provide an atmosphere which nurtures public conversation about important concerns within the Jewish community, the Greater Springfield community and the world. Individuals and families in all stages of their lives will be inspired to learn and explore Jewish values, ideas and culture. By recognizing emerging needs and developing innovative and outstanding programs and services, our Center will enhance and enrich the lives of our members and community.

A Legacy of Community Building

The Springfield Jewish Community Center traces its roots to 1895, when a Jewish high school student in Springfield organized the Young Men's Hebrew Association. The YMHA would later become the Springfield JCC.

Over the years, the Springfield JCC has absorbed and strengthened vital Jewish engagement programs, including PJ Library, BBYO, and the Pioneer Valley Jewish Film Festival.