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Welcome home to our .losangeles Fellows who just returned from an incredible week-long Spain Summer Seminar in Córdoba!

The JCC Maccabi Games are starting soon! Stay tuned on our J Los Angeles social media pages for all things Maccabi as our JLA delegation heads to Detroit and Houston beginning next weekend!

Living The Hive Life ♥️ Shabbat Shalom from our Mishpacha in the

The Hive is a full-time infant and toddler program serving the youngest members of our community between the ages of 6 weeks and 18 months old.

Learn more at thejla.org/thehive

With the stellar team at JCamp LA!
Pictured from left to right: Henry with Edana Appel (Cornerstone Lead), Ella (Fellow), Rayna (Fellow), Leah (Fellow), Liora Bernstein (Supervisor), and Natalie Goldfein (Cornerstone Advisor).

JCamp registration is open continuously through the summer! Campers enjoy weekly specialties, sports, open swim activities, field trips, and more.

View the full summer schedule and specialty descriptions at thejla.org/jcamp

Join other families with children for a joyful evening of Shabbat blessings, singing, and dancing at Community Shabbat Dinner!

Families bring their own dinner and JLA provides the rest!

Learn more and register at thejla.org/jcelebrates

Camp Olami is a benefit exclusively for our Early Childhood Center students. During the summer, campers immerse themselves in thrilling activities that encourage creativity and exploration of the world around them!

Camp Olami is open to children registered for the 2024-2025 school year, and it starts tomorrow!

For questions or more information please contact Annabelle Krischer, Admissions Manager, at [email protected] or via phone at 323-556-5277.

JHoops Adult League spring season is in playoff mode this week and the first few games were intense! 🏀 more to come! 🙌

Check out standings, top player stats, and more highlights 👉

We had a fantastic event last week celebrating Israel with traditional folk dancing! Thanks to all who came and enjoyed the evening with us 🙌

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JSplash is your time to enjoy the J Los Angeles state-of-the-art saline pool at your own pace. Swim a few laps, play with your children, and enjoy time with friends and family!
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Open swim times at the J are a benefit of membership. For questions or more information, contact the JLA Membership Team at [email protected] or via phone at 323-556-5255.

Join us this Thursday for an evening of dance, music, and food as we come together and celebrate Israel through traditional folk dancing!

Learn about the history of folk dancing and how it represents the values of Israel and Jewish culture from expert instructor Erica Goldman. The event is free and Israeli food will be available.

For questions or more information please contact Edana Appel, Director of Camp & Family Programs, at [email protected] or via phone at 323-556-5205.

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Chag Shavuot Sameach! Wishing you a joyous and meaningful holiday.

J Los Angeles offices and programs will be closed for Shavuot on June 12 and 13.

Camp Olami is an arts and adventure program focused on celebrating our love for the earth through music, movement, messy play, art, science, and more! Campers are led by our amazing preschool teachers to explore, investigate, encounter, and have fun.

Must be enrolled at the JLA Early Childhood Center for Fall 2024. Current families can register through their SchoolDoc account.

Camp Olami dates: July 1–August 23, 2024

Join the Movable Minyan for an upcoming service! Shabbat services followed by dairy potluck meals are available regularly, and the Minyan also has a special Shavuot celebration coming up here at the J on June 11 at 8 p.m.

Learn more and register at movableminyan.org

We are partnering with SwimRight Academy for Bring-a-Friend Day on Sunday, June 16 in place of our regular JSplash schedule.

Join us for this free programming! No advance registration required.

For additional information, visit swimrightacademy.com or text the SwimRight Academy customer service team at 323-525-0323.

Early bird pricing ends soon for JCamp West! Register by June 3 to save up to $150! Single week options are available.

JCamp West, the only Jewish day camp in Santa Monica, offers a high-quality experience run by professionals with a commitment to mental, emotional, social, and spiritual health. Registration is open for Rising Kinder–5th Graders 🙌

For more information about JCamp West, or to register, visit https://thejla.org/jcampwest 🔗

Join us this summer for Camp Olami! Theme-based programs including art, music, nature, and science ignite children’s curiosity and inspire creative play with their peers. Campers will also experience “Fun Friday” activities including Shabbat celebrations that build a sense of tradition and community.

Camp Olami is open to children enrolled for the 2024-2025 school year. Families can register through their SchoolDoc account.

Join us on Tuesday, May 28, at 5:15 p.m. for a conversation about the film Screams Before Silence. The digital event will be led by Sheryl Sandberg, the film’s leader, and Sheila Katz, CEO of National Council of Jewish Women, and focus on the importance of bearing witness and demanding justice. JCC Association is a proud cosponsor of the conversation.

Watch the film at screamsbeforesilence.com

Learn more and register for the event at ncjw.org/sbs

JCamp West, the only Jewish day camp in Santa Monica, offers a high-quality experience run by professionals with a commitment to mental, emotional, social, and spiritual health. Registration is open for Rising Kinder–5th Graders! Register by June 3 to save up to $150! Single week options are available.

For more information about JCamp West, or to register, please visit https://thejla.org/jcampwest 🙌

The Adult Art Workshop is still available! The program's spring season is in full swing and open to artists of all experience levels. Get creative in this mixed media workshop on Wednesday afternoons.

Learn more and register at thejla.org/artworkshop 🎨

Prepare for an incredible adventure with our Early Childhood Center’s summer program, Camp Olami, where campers immerse themselves in thrilling activities that encourage creativity and exploration of the world around them!

Camp Olami is open to children enrolled for the 2024-2025 school year. Families can register through their SchoolDoc account.

Today is Yom HaAtzmaut, Israel's Independence Day -- a day to acknowledge the spirit and resilience of Israel especially in this time, and wish joy and prosperity to the nation and its people 🇮🇱

Today is Yom HaZikaron, Israel's Memorial Day. We remember those who made sacrifices for the safety and prosperity of Israel and the Jewish people. 🕯️ 🇮🇱

Baby & Me classes are back and open to children ages 0 to 3 years old (and their caretakers). Come play and grow in an inclusive, comfortable environment.

Tummy Time and Messy Art Explorers are two of our newer classes are happening this season!

Learn more and register at thejla.org/babyandme

The JCamp Counselor-In-Training Program is an exclusive opportunity for Rising 8th–10th Graders to build valuable professional and personal skills while giving them practical experience in our signature JCamp environment.

Today is Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day. We remember the 6 million Jews killed and the millions of others who perished during the Holocaust. May their memories be a blessing and may we renew our vow to .

We have two exciting announcements to make about JCamp West! 🙌

The age range is now Rising Kinder–5th Grade!
You asked and we listened! If you have multiple kids within this age range, that now means you can send them all to JCamp West.

The early bird special is extended to June 3!
This means if you register by June 3, you save $50 per week for a total of up to $150 in savings!

Register at thejla.org/jcampwest

May 2, 1982: On this day 42 years ago, the J announced the opening of Westside Jewish Apartments, providing safe and affordable housing to over 125 low income elderly residents.

J Los Angeles is having its very first women-only pickup basketball night next Sunday, May 5! We will have games going from 6:30-9 p.m. in the gym 🏀

Help us build our women's basketball community! Come hoop and have a good time!

Learn more and register at thejla.org/womensbasketball

This week, the J Los Angeles community is joining Americans across the country in urging our elected officials to stand with Israel. Join us at www.CallForIsrael.org/JLA