J’la Gala to celebrate ‘Only at The J’ August 6
The J’s second annual J’la Gala is set for August 6. The fundraiser will include auctions, signature cocktails, a three-course kosher dinner, and live music.
‘The unremitting power of a single voice’
Last month Richard Friedman attended an event at The J that featured a Ukrainian-American Jewish poet. He reviewed her visit in Southern Jewish Life.
New grant will teach lifelong skill to underserved students
A new $15,000 grant will launch Swim School, a water-safety and swim lesson program for underserved students in local schools.
Fitness update
We’ve got a few new things planned in the Fitness Department starting in June.
Outdoor pool to open Saturday
After allowing time for a specialized crew to hunt for and fix a variety of leaks (some of which have plagued the pool for years), the pool will open Saturday.
LJCC forges partnership with Veterans Affairs
A new agreement between The J and VA will provide 50 memberships for veterans.
Visiting poet talks about Ukraine, the Holocaust, and finding her voice
Julia Kolchinsky Dasbach came to the United States as a Jewish refugee at age 6. She will lecture and read her poetry at The J on Thursday, May 18.
I am The J: Michael Nissenbaum woke up one day determined to make changes
Michael Nissenbaum is well on his way to a healthy lifestyle thanks to a training partnership with Membership Director Cody Bass.
Thanks, y’all, for another fabulous Food Fest
Our sincere thanks to everyone who was able to participate in Sunday’s big event, with special appreciation for everyone who helped make the event happen.
Jill Marlar to direct youth theater production of Xanadu Jr.
“This is a big magical show with lots of roles,” says Jill. “I anticipate that we’ll have everyone singing along and dancing in their seats.”