Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center

09/11/2026

🍎 Shabbat Shalom and Shanah Tovah! 🍯

As we prepare to welcome 5787, we are reflecting on the people and connections that make our community what it is – and the power of belonging that grows when we learn, care, celebrate, laugh, move, play, and simply show up for one another.

We are grateful for every person who finds their place here and every person who helps create space for someone else to belong.

May this New Year bring sweetness, health, and peace to you and those you love. And through whatever joys and oys the year ahead may hold, may we continue to show up for one another and experience the power of belonging together.

Read our full Rosh Hashanah message and find holiday hours at https://conta.cc/4cDJO2B

09/11/2026

Join us for the 29th Annual Jewish Film Festival!

Great films do more than entertain – they bring people together. For nearly three decades, the Milwaukee Jewish Film Festival has created opportunities for our community to connect through stories that inspire conversation, broaden perspectives, and remind us of our shared humanity. Each year, our Film Festival committee thoughtfully curates a collection of exceptional films from around the world that are not yet available for streaming in the United States, creating a truly one-of-a-kind experience.

We invite you to join us for community screenings at Marcus North Shore Cinema October 11, 12, 14, 15, and 19. Each community screening will include a post-film talkback with local experts.

October 11: Dust Bowls & Jewish Souls: Another Side of Woody Guthrie
October 12: Once Upon My Mother
October 14: Lucky Star
October 15: We Met At Grossinger's
October 19: The Wedding Entertainer (or the Tale of Moishe Badhan)

Learn more and purchase your tickets at jccmilwaukee.org/FilmFestival

09/11/2026

Ever wanted to enjoy the pool in peace and quiet? Come join us for a relaxing, members-only swimming experience. We'll provide a calm and soothing pool environment enhanced with ambient music and pool floats.

Thursday, October 15 • 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
JCC Peck Aquatic Center
For JCC Members of all ages • FREE!

To register for free, visit jccmilwaukee.org/QuietSwim

09/10/2026

Another new school year has started – make sure you're ready for those days off!

Register now for half & full-day Vacation Days to make sure your kids stay active and engaged even during their time off from school.

Spots are filling up! Learn more and register at jccmilwaukee.org/VacationDays

09/10/2026

Join us for Forever Young, an original verbatim theatre piece by actress and playwright Elisheva Scheuer. Inspired by interviews with seven remarkable people, the performance explores dreams, love, loss, aging, and the universal search for meaning. Together, their stories create a moving portrait of what it means to live, love, grow, and wonder what comes next.

Tuesday, September 22 & 29 • 7:30 - 8:30 PM
Daniel M. Soref Community Hall, JCC

Learn more and register at jccmilwaukee.org/ForeverYoung

09/09/2026

Stay up-to-date with our holiday hours and building closures!

Our facilities are open on Friday, September 11 from 5:00 AM - 5:30 PM for Erev Rosh Hashanah and will remain closed on Saturday, September 12 and Sunday, September 13 for Rosh Hashanah.

Find daily building hours at jccmilwaukee.org/Hours

09/09/2026

Deepen your yoga practice with a private one-on-one session with one of our certified instructors, Senta or Leica!

Sessions are customizable and include poses, breathwork, alignment, meditation and Q&A. Choose 1, 4, 8, or 12 session packages based on your goals and needs. Ages 12+

Learn more and register at jccmilwaukee.org/PrivateYoga

09/09/2026

Practice tzedakah (charity) this High Holiday season and support the Jewish Community Pantry! Through September 20, bring donations of non-perishable food and essential household items to our bins located at the JCC and both Gan Ami entrances.

Every donation helps support the community we serve! For our list of non-perishable food items and other donation needs, please visit jccmilwaukee.org/HighHolidayDrive

09/08/2026

Bring the whole family for our FREE Bagels, Bubbles, and Books in the Sukkah morning!

Enjoy a quick bite, schmooze with others, and let the kiddos enjoy books and bubbles in the Sukkah. Register for free at jccmilwaukee.org/Sukkah

Designed for children birth to age 3 and their caretakers.

From large scale partnered programs to small moments of holiday parties, see what’s coming up at the JCC.

09/08/2026

Come celebrate Sukkot with us! 🌿✨ We’ll have a morning filled with bagels, bubbles, books, and lots of fun in the sukkah. It’s a sweet opportunity for little ones and their grown-ups to play, connect, explore, and make new friends while soaking up the joy of the holiday.

All faiths and backgrounds are welcome. Register at jccmilwaukee.org/Sukkah