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Parent and Me Hanukkah

Friday
December 6
11:30 - 12:15
Free and Open to the Community

Parent and Me Hanukkah Celebration at the JCC! Enjoy Hanukkah themed snacks, songs with Miss Debi, and a special craft!

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Hanukkah Festival of Food Trucks

Friday
December 27
5:00 - 7:00 pm

Free and open to the community
Bring the whole family for an enchanting evening outside filled with holiday magic and excitement. Hanukkah Magic Show, Crafts, Bounce House, DJ with Hanukkah Trivia and more!
5:30 pm: Menorah Lighting
5:45-6:45 pm: Hanukkah Magic Show and Adult Hanukkah Trivia Sponsored by JParent

To honor the Jewish value of nedivut; being generous, please bring a new, unwrapped toy for donation.

Tacos Veracruz, Grilled Cheese Nation, Masada Kosher Sushi, Kona Ice

*Food available for purchase

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Festive Family Holiday Celebration

Wednesday
December 25
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
$25 per family

Spend the morning at the JCC with holiday activities for all ages as we celebrate the beginning of Hanukkah. Make holiday-themed slime, enter the dreidel contest, jump in the bounce house, get crafty, dance to the music, and enjoy our trivia games. Snacks and treats will be available.

Winterfest 2025

Sunday
January 26
4:00 - 6:00 pm
$30 per family through January 12, $40 per family starting January 13
Get ready for an unforgettable day at Winterfest 2025 in the BIG field at the Mandel JCC! Enjoy an afternoon filled with family fun, including exciting rides, bounce houses, face painting, delicious food trucks, and so much more. Bring the whole family out for a winter celebration you won’t forget!

Coming Soon

Edward & Thelma Glantz Early Childhood Learning Center

We offer full-time programs for infants through VPK. Our learning framework, community garden, ongoing parent communication, and integration of music, physical education, and Jewish celebration are just a few of the elements that separate us from other preschools. Come tour our facility and find out why we are considered a school of excellence.

The Constance & David Blacher Children's Special Needs Program

We believe that every child can succeed, every child can participate and every child can make friends! There are programs for all ages and ability levels!

Club J

Discover for yourself why our afterschool program is the coolest club around! Now offering pickup from Ben Gamla Charter and bus transportation from Coral Reef, Hagen Road, Manatee, and Sunset Palms! With supervised homework, Judaic activities, swimming, sports, cooking, art, science, and more, your kids will be begging to stay after school!

JSwim

Our Aquatics program features a 25-yard, six-lane lap pool and so much more! We strive to be the leader in South Florida's aquatics programming. Our goal is to make every student water-safe, as well as increase their self-confidence and independence through swimming. Come make a splash with us today!