Where Soccer, Jewish Spirituality and Book Clubs Meet:
New JCC Opens in North Palm Beach County
With a grant provided by the Mandel Foundation, the Jewish Community Center of the Greater Palm Beaches has launched a satellite facility in northern Palm Beach County (JCC North).
The new JCC provides meaningful Jewish programming for all ages, designed to further the mission of the Jewish Community Center of the Greater Palm Beaches - to help create a strong Jewish community by providing high quality programs close to where people live that connect people to Jewish life.
The offerings of the new facility encompass a wide variety of programs for all ages, and since it opened its doors, in October 2009, the response has been tremendous. There are increased numbers of children involved in programs, adults are actively involved in activities and new programs are starting every month.
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For children there are after-school enrichment and recreation classes, a new soccer league, Saturday night social events, and day-long programs during school holidays. 87% of the children participating in the programs are new to the JCC!
Adults programs include various classes, a book club, bridge and mah jongg; a new Center for Jewish Spirituality with ongoing classes and one time events; a book festival, a film festival and concerts. A wellness program features a lecture series for women, personal training, and fitness classes. |
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In the few short months since it opened, the new JCC has been highly successful in engaging the local Jewish community in Jewish life. The new “My Family and Me” series has attracted 30 new families and 240 moms and daughters attended a program with the author of the American Girl, Rebecca series, part of the family book festival, on January 10th. This program was featured on local Jewish TV. |
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To learn more about JCC North: www.jcconline.com
