Louis S Wolk JCC of Greater Rochester

Louis S Wolk JCC of Greater Rochester Community center for all. Featuring a two-floor state-of-the-art fitness center, lap and family pool
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The JCC is a state-of-the-art fitness, wellness, aquatics and recreation center. We offer a variety of programs and services for all ages, including arts and cultural programs, adult education and classes, professional theatre, sports and fitness programs, wellness services, early childhood daycare and education, after school care, summer camps, celebrations of Jewish holidays and traditions, interfaith programs, and activities for older adults. The JCC embodies a proud and exciting history of over 100 years. The JCC is a place where Jews and non-Jews of all ages and backgrounds, affiliations and practices, come together.

🏊‍♀️ Swim Lessons Start Tomorrow! 💦The wait is almost over! Our next session of swim lessons kicks off this week, and th...
09/21/2026

🏊‍♀️ Swim Lessons Start Tomorrow! 💦

The wait is almost over! Our next session of swim lessons kicks off this week, and there are still spots available.

Whether your swimmer is building confidence in the water, learning the fundamentals, or ready to sharpen their strokes, we have options for all ages and skill levels.

💦 Swim School
🏊 Stroke School
⭐ Intro to Swim Team
🏊‍♂️ Adult Lessons
💪 Adult (Masters) Swim Team

It’s not too late to join us! Grab your spot and get ready to make a splash. 🌊
https://operations.daxko.com/Online/2039/ProgramsV2/Home.mvc

As Yom Kippur arrives, we join our community in reflection and renewal. May this sacred day inspire us to repair, reconn...
09/20/2026

As Yom Kippur arrives, we join our community in reflection and renewal. May this sacred day inspire us to repair, reconnect, and enter the new year with compassion and purpose.

Wishing all who observe a meaningful Yom Kippur. G’mar Chatimah Tovah.

Join us for an important and timely conversation with Daan Braveman, former interim CEO of the JCC & President Emeritus ...
09/18/2026

Join us for an important and timely conversation with Daan Braveman, former interim CEO of the JCC & President Emeritus of Nazareth University, as he explores the evolving relationship between religion and government.

🗣️ Separation of Church and State: The Wall Comes Tumbling Down

Tuesday, October 6
📍 JCC Rochester
🎟️ Free and open to the community

Daan Braveman is well known throughout Rochester and the JCC community. Join the NCJW Greater Rochester Section (NCJW GRS) and the JCC for an engaging discussion of this important topic and the issues shaping our communities today.

Come listen, learn, and be part of the conversation: https://www.ncjwgrs.org/event/separation-of-church-state-the-wall-comes-tumbling-down/

🏊‍♀️ Swim Lesson Spots Are Still Open! 🏊‍♂️It’s not too late to jump in! Registration is open for our 4-week swim lesson...
09/17/2026

🏊‍♀️ Swim Lesson Spots Are Still Open! 🏊‍♂️

It’s not too late to jump in! Registration is open for our 4-week swim lesson sessions, with options to swim once or twice a week.

From building water confidence to refining competitive strokes, we have programs for swimmers of all ages and skill levels!

💦 Swim School: White, Yellow & Green
🏊 Stroke School: Red, Blue & Orange
⭐ Intro to Swim Team
🏊‍♂️ Adult Lessons
💪 New Adult (Masters) Swim Team

New swimmers are evaluated during their first lesson and placed in the level that best matches their skills. Returning swimmers continue in their current level or advance as appropriate.

Spots are still available—register today: https://operations.daxko.com/Online/2039/ProgramsV2/Home.mvc

🌿 It’s All Lulav: LGBTQ+ Dinner in the Sukkah 🌈Friday, October 2 | 6 PMCelebrate Sukkot with LGBTQ+ community members, a...
09/17/2026

🌿 It’s All Lulav: LGBTQ+ Dinner in the Sukkah 🌈

Friday, October 2 | 6 PM

Celebrate Sukkot with LGBTQ+ community members, allies, friends, and family over a festive dinner filled with great food, meaningful conversation, and community. 💛

✨ Open to all
🍽️ Actual cost: $36
💚 Flexible payment options available

📋 Registration required: https://operations.daxko.com/Online/2039/ProgramsV2/OfferingDetails.mvc?program_id=TMP149993&offering_id=SES3305873&location_id=B132
Come gather, celebrate, and enjoy Sukkot together!

🥯👶 Bagels & Babies: High Holiday Edition! 🍎🍯Enjoy the High Holiday season with bagels, play, and community! This Sunday,...
09/16/2026

🥯👶 Bagels & Babies: High Holiday Edition! 🍎🍯

Enjoy the High Holiday season with bagels, play, and community! This Sunday, join us for a fun morning designed for families with children ages 2–5.

✨ Explore our Large Gross Motor Room
🥯 Enjoy some bagels
💙 Make new friends and reconnect with old ones
📅 Sunday, September 20
⏰ 9:00–11:00 AM

Come play, connect, and get ready for the High Holidays together! 🍎🍯
Register Here: https://operations.daxko.com/online/2039/ProgramsV2/Events.mvc/offering?guid=aa791115-9045-11f1-99eb-00505692171b

🌿 Sukkot at the JCC! 🍎🎶Thursday, October 1 | 5 PMStop by after school for snacks, games, music, and community as we cele...
09/16/2026

🌿 Sukkot at the JCC! 🍎🎶

Thursday, October 1 | 5 PM

Stop by after school for snacks, games, music, and community as we celebrate Sukkot together!
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Perfect for families
💛 Free and open to all

✨ Drop in—no registration or JCC membership required!
Come hang out, make connections, and celebrate Sukkot with us!

💦🌊 SPLASH ALERT! THE FAMILY POOL IS BACK! 🏊‍♀️☀️The wait is over! 🎉 The JCC Family Pool is officially OPEN and ready for...
09/16/2026

💦🌊 SPLASH ALERT! THE FAMILY POOL IS BACK! 🏊‍♀️☀️

The wait is over! 🎉 The JCC Family Pool is officially OPEN and ready for some serious splashing, swimming, and family fun!

Grab your swimsuit, bring your crew, and jump on in! 💙

🏊 Swim
💦 Splash
☀️ Play
❤️ Make some memories

Welcome back to the pool!

For the latest pool hours, classes, events, and up-to-date pool rules, visit https://jccrochester.org/fitness-aquatics/aquatics/

🩸 TWO WEEKS AWAY! 🩸Every 2 seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. Your donation could help save a life. ❤️Join us for...
09/15/2026

🩸 TWO WEEKS AWAY! 🩸

Every 2 seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. Your donation could help save a life. ❤️

Join us for a Blood Drive at the JCC and give the gift that can make a difference.
📅 Tuesday, September 29
⏰ 2:00–7:00 PM
📍 Auditorium B | 1200 Edgewood Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618

🩸 Give blood. Save lives.
Mark your calendar and make a difference in our community! https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=jewishcommunitycenterrochester

🍯 3 DAYS LEFT! 🐝🌸This Friday, September 18!Spots are going fast for Taste the Flower City: A Honey Talk & Tasting with N...
09/15/2026

🍯 3 DAYS LEFT! 🐝🌸

This Friday, September 18!

Spots are going fast for Taste the Flower City: A Honey Talk & Tasting with Nick Lord, owner of Flower City Beeworks!

Join us for a sweet and unique tasting experience featuring honey from Rochester and around the world while learning how flowers, neighborhoods, seasons, and pollinators shape each honey’s distinctive flavor.

📅 This Friday, September 18
🕦 11:30 AM–12:30 PM
🍯 Taste. Learn. Discover.

🐝 Spots are limited—register today!
https://jccrochester.org/events/honey-talk/

Address

1200 Edgewood Avenue
Rochester, NY
14618

Opening Hours

Monday 5:30am - 9pm
Tuesday 5:30am - 9pm
Wednesday 5:30am - 9pm
Thursday 5:30am - 9pm
Friday 5:30am - 6pm
Saturday 7:30am - 6pm
Sunday 7:30am - 6pm

Telephone

+15854612000

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