Jewish Community Centers of Greater Boston
About
JCC Greater Boston is a Jewish community center based in Newton that offers educational, fitness, cultural and social programs open to everyone. Its facilities include a fully equipped fitness and aquatics center and an outdoor pool with lap swimming. Programming runs from three preschools and early parenting support to wellness, arts and ideas classes for all ages, along with performances, lectures and Jewish holiday celebrations for families.
The JCC’s mission is to build a vibrant community where everyone belongs, grounded in Jewish values and welcoming an increasingly diverse range of families. Summer options include a traditional outdoor day camp in Dover and an arts and science day camp. Boston Jewish Film has joined the organization, bringing film festivals and screenings. Dr. Lily Rabinoff-Goldman, a former teacher and Gann Academy administrator, has led the JCC since 2022.
What to Know
- Donor support funds hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships each year.
- The annual Schvitz for Scholarship 5K Run/Walk is held in the fall.
- A seasonal program guide lists classes and events.
- The JCC says it engages more Jews and the people in their lives than almost every other Jewish institution in Boston combined.
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