Springfield Jewish Community Center

In observance of Yom Kippur, the JCC will close at 4:00 PM on Sunday, September 20 and will remain closed on Monday, September 21. We will resume normal hours on Tuesday, September 22. The outdoor courts are open 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM regardless of building closures.

Yom Kippur means ‘Day of Atonement’. On this day, we seek forgiveness from those we have wronged, and forgive those who have wronged us, so that we may enter into the New Year with a clean slate.

FREE flu and COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the J next week!

📅 Tuesday, September 22
🕚 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM and 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Drop in when it's convenient for you. Simply bring your insurance card and a completed vaccine form. 📲 https://bit.ly/4dGHd8s

If you can't make this one, we're scheduling a second date in October.

Learn the basics of signing and begin having simple conversations in ASL at this fun class led by instructor Michael Bergenheim from Willie Ross School for the Deaf.

Tyler Czaplewski is a long-time Kehillah member and inclusion camper at the JCC!

As a Best Buddies Champion Candidate, Tyler is raising funds and awareness for Best Buddies at a series of events starting tomorrow. Please come along to an event or make a donation to support him and the Best Buddies movement which creates opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

📲 https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/connecticut/supporting/

In Enfield Public Schools: Best Buddies is an important part of the JFK community and we are thrilled to celebrate one of our very own JFK Patriots, Tyler Czaplewski, who has been selected as a Best Buddies Champion Candidate!

Link: https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/connecticut/supporting/

In the next few weeks, several fundraising events will take place to support Tyler's efforts as he works toward his fundraising goal. We hope our entire JFK community will come together to cheer Tyler on and support this incredible cause that promotes inclusion, friendship, and opportunity for all. Please note that the car wash on the 26th will be at the Raffia Service Station.

Check out the exciting events happening to support Tyler! 🎉💙❤️🤍

New year - new programs!
We have a wealth of new adult programming starting this fall: learn a new skill, explore history, embrace your inner artist, join us for a day trip, and more. Daytime, evening, and weekend options available. With so many choices, you're sure to find something that piques your interest and fits your schedule.

Browse the brochure at https://www.springfieldjcc.org/adults/

Get fitter and stronger with two new exercise classes starting next week:

For teens:
🏋️Teen Strength & Conditioning: Learn how to do S&C training properly in a safe, private space - no judgement here! 📲 https://bit.ly/4d2jjE3

For adults:
💪 TRX Strength is an outstanding core workout for all levels, combining the best of TRX: strengthening, toning, and cardio. 📲 https://bit.ly/4y3RDqs

To celebrate the start of the Jewish New Year, the JCC will close tomorrow, Friday, September 11 at 4:00 PM and remain closed on Saturday, September 12 and Sunday, September 13. We will resume normal hours on Monday, September 14. The outdoor courts will be open from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM as usual.

Wishing all who celebrate a Shanah Tovah, a healthy, happy, and sweet New Year.

Join us next week for the opening reception of Flowers and Their Friends!

This captivating collection of photographs by Richard Harper illustrates the interplay of flowers and their surroundings, revealing colors, textures, and delicate details otherwise overlooked.

All are welcome to attend this free gallery reception. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP at https://bit.ly/4r1PqK7

The exhibit will be on view in the JCC's Adult Lounge from September 15 through October 9, 2026.

Our fall Kehillah programming started today! Including artistic, active and social options. Visit our website or join our Kehillah Special Needs group for all the details about upcoming programs.

📲 https://www.springfieldjcc.org/kehillah/

In observance of Labor Day, the JCC will be open tomorrow, September 7, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM for Health and Wellness activities only. We will resume normal hours on Tuesday, September 8. The outdoor courts will be open from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM as usual.