Louis S Wolk JCC of Greater Rochester

09/11/2026

🌀 Beginning Quilling with Carol
Discover the art of quilling! Learn basic techniques, build your confidence, and create a completed paper-art project to take home. ✂️🎨

📅 Tuesday, September 15
⏰ 10:00–11:30 AM
📍 Conference Room 2
Pre-registration required.

Register here: https://jccrochester.org/beginning-quilling-9-26/

Come get creative with us! 💙

09/11/2026

🍎🍯 Shanah Tovah from the JCC!

As we welcome the New Year, we wish our members, friends, and the entire community a year filled with health, peace, and sweetness. May the year ahead bring meaningful moments, connection, and hope for all.

Shanah Tovah u’Metukah — wishing you a sweet New Year!

09/11/2026

Honoring the victims of the 9/11 attacks on the 25th Anniversary today, which is also Erev Rosh Hashanah, the start of the Jewish New Year. JCC CenterStage is honoring this anniversary with our production of "Come From Away" next month. Check out Ralph's interview with Natalie Kucko on WROC TV.

BRIGHTON, N.Y. (WROC) – JCC CenterStage Theatre is getting ready to begin its 50th season with the Broadway hit Come From Away. The musical is a true story based on September 11, 2001, when t…

09/10/2026

🌈 Rainbow Sukkah: Community Sukkah Decorating
Thursday, September 24 | 5 PM

Bring your creativity and community spirit! Join LGBTQ+ community members and allies as we decorate the JCC’s community sukkah and celebrate Sukkot together through creativity, connection, and community.

✨ Everyone is welcome!
💙 Free & open to all
🎨 Drop in—no registration required
Come help us make our sukkah shine! 🌈

09/08/2026

💦 POOL CLOSURE NOTICE 💦

Our pools will be closed September 8–15 for annual maintenance.

We’ll be completing necessary maintenance to help keep our pools safe, clean, and ready for you to enjoy.

Thank you for your patience and understanding! We look forward to welcoming you back to the pool soon. Check back for updates!🏊‍♀️💙

09/07/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Labor Day from the J! 🇺🇸
Today, we celebrate the hard work, dedication, and contributions of workers in our community and beyond.
Whether you’re spending the day relaxing, enjoying time with family and friends, or squeezing in a workout, we hope you have a safe and happy Labor Day! ❤️
From all of us at the JCC, thank you for all that you do!

09/05/2026

Hey Rochester! Fall/Winter Consignment Event is THIS WEEKEND at the JCC!

Stock up on cozy finds (like this plush pink snowsuit ) for sizes Newborn to Teen.

JCC (1200 Edgewood Ave)
Fri 9/4 & Sat 9/5: 10am - 6pm
Sun 9/6: 10am - 2pm

FREE admission! Open to the public. Cash & Credit accepted. See you there!

09/01/2026

🍯 Taste the Flower City! 🌸🐝
Join Flower City Beeworks for a unique honey tasting experience and discover how Rochester’s flowers, neighborhoods, and changing seasons create distinctive local flavors.
Sample honey from Rochester and around the world while learning about urban beekeeping, pollinators, and what makes each honey unique!
We’re excited to welcome Nick Lord, owner of Flower City Beeworks, for this sweet talk and tasting!
📅 Friday, September 18
🕦 11:30 AM–12:30 PM
Come taste, learn, and celebrate Rochester’s buzzing pollinator community! https://jccrochester.org/events/honey-talk/ 🐝🍯

08/31/2026

So Much Is Happening at the JCC! 🛠️✨

There’s a lot getting updated at the JCC! Between the exciting renovations to the Hart Theater and improvements to our bathrooms, you might think that’s where the updates end—but there’s even more happening!

We’ve also started resurfacing the play areas at The Wolk Children’s Center and the courtyard, giving these spaces a fresh new look and creating even better places for our youngest community members and families to enjoy.

We’re so excited about everything that’s happening around the JCC and proud to share these improvements with our community. There’s a lot to look forward to, and we can’t wait to show you what’s next!

Stay tuned for more updates! 💙

08/30/2026

"Until I started training with Adam, I had no idea I could not only regain the strength I've lost over the years, but actually build strength, definition, and muscle mass more than I've ever had in my entire life. As a 62-year-old man I cannot recommend personal training at the JCC enough. You don't need to just survive aging, you can thrive as you age! "
Ralph M