Kehillah – Adapting & Thriving During A Pandemic
When schools and social settings closed down, kids (and parents) had a tough time getting the education, entertainment and feeling of community that they needed. When the world changed due to COVID-19, EVERYONE was upended, and the transition was especially…
Electric Car Charging Available NOW!
As we move towards energy independence, the Springfield JCC is doing it's part too! Your J installed two Charge Point charging stations for electric vehicles. These stations (the only of its kind in the Forest Park area) offer drivers the…
J Students present ‘Snow White Re-imagined’ – the movie
Over the summer, J-Art was busy offering four weeks of theater camp at a social distance. In keeping with the theme of social distance with a theatrical flair, the students re-imagined the classic fairy tale Snow White, and created and…
‘Kids Space All Day’ Changing Lives in a Pandemic
When schools were wavering about opening in the fall, Your J was there with an opportunity for those tasked with virtual learning, but with no place to do it! Your J sensed a need to provide coverage for those who…
Pickleball Returning in November!
Pickleball is back at the J! Since it's beginning at the J a few years ago, pickleball has transformed into one of the most popular sports at the J. We've held tournaments and weekly matches, but now,…
Education for ALL – K-5 Programming Opens
Your J is proud to present Kids Space All Day - a new program designed to help families with children in grades K-5 who are attending school remotely this fall. We provide a safe and supervised environment for students to…
Project RIDE – Providing bikes for EVERYONE
Project RIDE definitely looks different this year, but we're excited to be able to offer a tune-up day for those trikes that are in need of repair, to fit riders who might have grown out of their current trike and to…
Kehillah – EVERY Ability Distant Yet Together
During the pandemic, Kehillah went online ... and it went well! From cooking classes to sensory lessons, outdoor adventures, and social group, our community came together. Check out some quotes and pictures below! "Thank you for making the cooking recipes…
Member Mondays – Distant Yet Together
During the pandemic, we reached out to members to highlight them and keep the community together ... even if we're apart. Below are some responses and photos submitted by our amazing members! Janice Greenberg - “I really miss my 6:00 am…
Camp-in-a-Box brings 950+ boxes into homes in the Valley!
When summer camps around the country closed due to COVID19, the Springfield JCC and Jewish Family Service feared for the mental health and wellbeing of their campers (and area youth). Between a lack of socialization and an even bigger educational…
Springfield JCC’s ELC Receives EEC Durable Goods Grant
The Early Learning Center at the J was recently awarded the 2020 QRIS Durable Goods Improvement Grant. The Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care offered this grant to provide select early childhood program applicants with durable goods to make…
J Member Corner: The Bertuzzi Family
Meet the Bertuzzi family - Matthew, Ally, & Noam! The Bertuzzi family have been active members of the J since 2016. However, Matthew started swimming at the J at just 5 months old, making his affiliation with the J close…
Your J Reimagined | Help Us Overcome This Crisis
For 124 years, the Springfield JCC has served our community with distinction. Our mission has always been deeply rooted in a commitment to providing excellence in educational and recreational programming based on Jewish values. We pride ourselves on a history of strong fiscal management that enabled us to provide much needed programs and services. Today however, we face together our greatest crisis, a national pandemic. Our revenues have decreased dramatically. We need your help as we announce our “Your J Reimagined” Campaign. This campaign is in support of our virtual and in-person programming. Your gift will help us cover our operational costs and maintain our staffing needs.
For more than a century, we have educated, entertained and comforted our community – and we’re not planning on stopping anytime soon. Together, we can do this.