July 03, 2008 -- 30th of Sivan, 5768 || Today’s Hours: 5:30 AM - 10:00 PM

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Young Adults & Families

From young singles to couples of all ages, male and female, and for people to all backgrounds, the JCC has something for everyone. Our staff encourages member input, beyond just program participation. For every program that is planned or service that is provided, lay leaders and JCC members and non-members alike have assisted through our committee process, individual feedback and other experiences. From fitness to theatre, aquatics to social services and Jewish culture to family fun, the JCC has something for everyone!

Helene Mirowitz Department of Jewish Community Life
Young singles (20s and 30s) have the chance to become a part of the larger St. Louis Jewish community with the newly created St. Louis GesherCity. This is an area for local young Jewish adults to find others with the same interests and participate in social activities and dive into social action ventures and everything in between.

We also offer the opportunity to explore your Jewish heritage and values through the lifecycle. This starts with the Aleph Bet of Marriage, a workshop for engaged and newlywed couples, The Mothers Circle, which aids in raising children Jewish when one of the parents is not Jewish to our Super Sundays of Jewish Learning which explores Judaism in several ways. Other exciting programs include our annual Women’s Shabbat Retreat, Mom’s Night Out and setting up a chance to speak with our own Rabbi Brad Horwitz about Jewish Learning. If just getting the kids out for a great time in the spring is what your seeking, then Tour de Fun is a must. It's a kids playland with arts and crafts, inflatable rides, animals, large cars and trucks to explore.

Roswell & Wilma Messing Cultural Arts and Education Department
Opportunities for involvement in cultural arts abound in our annual festivals. We also host the New Jewish Theatre, recipient of two Kevin Kline theatre awards (awards for local theatre companies for outstanding performances in several categories). The St. Louis Jewish Book Festival is held annually in the late fall and has seen such authors/actors as William Shatner, Lily Tomlin and Fran Drescher appear as the keynote speaker. The Jewish Film Festival happens every June and provides the chance for the community to view more than 15 movies presenting a look at Judaism in various ways and in several circumstances. Another popular week is our annual Used Book Sale, where tens of thousands of books are available for sale for a week in October, and preceded by a summer one day only used book sale in June.

J Associates
The J Associates volunteers work to assistance in the advancement of the JCC through fundraising efforts for scholarships, programs, equipment and supplies. They have had an effect in several areas of the J, from infants to the frail elderly. Creative programs J Associate members participate in include winery and museum trips, gourmet cooking and visiting state parks and local hot spots. Fundraisers are held during the year where the money is raised to support the JCC programs.

Sports, Recreation & Aquatics
In the world of fitness, adults of all ages have several opportunities at their fingertips. If you decide to it’s time to begin fulfilling that New Year’s resolution, schedule your free assessment with a certified personal trainer. After completing the assessment, you can begin personal training in either of our fitness centers, work with a certified personal trainer or participate in any of our specialty fitness classes (Yoga, Pilates and Spin) and group exercise classes. Along with Yoga, Pilates and Spin classes, several group exercise classes, including TurboKick, Cardio Pump, 20/20/20 and Flex Strength to name just a few. If a little more assistance is what you’re seeking we also have Nutrition Coaching available and Assisted Stretching and Learn and Burn for woman, combining the best of fitness with Jewish learning. Our group exercise class schedules change quarterly, so there’s always something new and fresh to keep you excited about heading to the gym!

For the weekend warrior athletes, our adult sports programming features basketball, racquetball and volleyball year-round. When spring hits so do our several coed softball leagues and traditional Sunday Men’s Softball Doubleheader League. For those just looking to hit the courts, our membership has 15 racquetball courts at their disposal as well as three international size squash courts. There’s never a day that goes by without a racquetball or handball match on one of our courts. We also offer special sports/fitness events including our annual 5K and 10K Labor Day Run and the now annual Indoor Triathlon every February. 

If fitness in the pool is your preference, aquatics is the place to be. We have our Swim Israel club. It’s designed to push you to swim the length of Israel over a full year and we’ll even help you keep track. We’ve also created a new Adult Swim Meet so all your training can create bragging rights should you choose to accept the challenge. And if fitness in an aerobics studio isn’t your thing, head to the pool. Water group exercise classes (Wohl Building and Fox Building) include Aqua Energized, Wet Sweat, Cardio Aqua Firming, Arthritis Foundation Warm Water Exercise and more. There are also always lap lanes available for the swimmer just looking for that great workout.