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Camp Gadol asks, “Why should kids have all the summer fun?”
On a summer afternoon, laughter echoes across long tables as a group of friends finish decorating tambourines and settle in for an Israeli-themed lunch of warm pita and fresh falafel. […]
From Sports to Service: How Tamir Linhart and Golden Boot Soccer Create Community at the J
Thirty years ago, Tamir Linhart never imagined that the game of soccer would define his life’s work—or that the Pozez JCC would become a second home. Today, as the founder […]
A Gym Unlike Any Other
Aqua fitness instructor Tracy Rettie has worked in a lot of gyms, and she says none are as personal and friendly as the J-Fit Health Club. “At a lot of the larger gyms, you take classes, and […]
Giving Blood, Saving Lives: A Community Act Rooted in Jewish Values
Every day, hospitals rely on donated blood to save lives — during surgeries, after accidents, and for patients battling acute and chronic illnesses. While the act of donating blood takes less than an […]
Hakarat hatov: A Jewish gratitude practice for Thanksgiving
As Thanksgiving approaches, I am reminded of the power of the Jewish value of hakarat hatov, looking for the good. When the seasons change and I miss the warmth of summer, hakarat hatov reminds me to […]
The Jewish Value of Swimming: Life Lessons from the Pool at Pozez JCC
Swimming might seem like a simple childhood skill, a rite of passage for summer days and poolside fun. But in Jewish tradition, swimming is much deeper. The Talmud instructs that […]
My Home Court: Basketball and Belonging at the JCC
Basketball has been more than just a game to me. Growing up here, I have always considered our JCC my home, and the gymnasium my favorite room. Not to say […]
Body, Mind, Heart, Spirit: Finding Balance at the J
Retirement brought unexpected joys for member, Abby Potash, including a renewed focus on her own well-being. For her, discovering the Pozez JCC was a turning point as she experienced our […]