Alaska Jewish Campus

08/26/2026

Its A Boy!
Mazal tov to Jordan & Devora Drelich on the birth of their baby boy! Bris and baby naming will take place on Tuesday, September 1st, 2:15pm at Alaska Jewish campus.

08/20/2026

Save the Date: High Holiday 2026 Family Celebrations, Services & Exciting Kids' Programs!
Rosh Hashanah: September 11-13, Yom Kippur: September 20-21.
For more information and to RSVP visit www.lubavitchjewishcenter.org/highholidays
Full schedule in the comments

08/19/2026

See you all at 5:30pm today for the grand opening and RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY OF THE ALASKA FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE ALL-ABILITY EARLY CHILDHOOD PLAY CENTER

08/18/2026

We are all ready for the grand celebration tomorrow!
See you at the RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY OF THE ALASKA FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE ALL-ABILITY EARLY CHILDHOOD PLAY CENTER.
Wednesday, August 19, 5:30pm. Please RSVP.

08/17/2026

Last Call: Be Part Of the Alaska Jewish Calendar 5787! Mark a Birthday & Yartzeit, Share Greetings or Advertise your Business.
Visit www.lubavitchjewishcenter.org/calendar
If you haven’t yet please support the Jewish Calendar of Alaska: A wonderful way to be part of the community, Jewish Life and Culture in Alaska! Advertisements, dedications and Family Sponsorship available.
If you have any questions please email [email protected]

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08/15/2026

PERRY EATON, Alaska Native Artist and Civic Leader, to be Honored at 21th Annual JEWISH CULTURAL GALA, Saturday evening, November 7th, 2026. Join fellow Alaskans in honoring Mr. Eaton for decades of devotion to Indigenous peoples, Alaska Native communities, and for a lifelong contribution to the arts, humanities,
sciences, and the economy of the Last Frontier! To reserve your seat today or to sponsor your corporate table, visit www.AlaskaJewishGala.org
The 2026 upcoming Jewish Gala, we will celebrate Mr. Perry Eaton,
a member of the Sun’aq Tribe of Sugpiaq Alutiiq,
for his contributions towards advancing, enhancing, and
promoting the cultural, socio-economic, and political voice
of the Alaska Native community.
Special thanks to our underwriters, Alaska Airlines, ConocoPhillips, The Odom Corporation, The Hotel Captain Cook, The Manning Family Foundation, GCI, and David Green Master Furrier for promoting Alaska's diversity & inclusivity and for building cultural bridges in the community!
The 2026 Gala will benefit the Alaska Jewish Campus & Museum and its new initiative, THE ALASKA FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE, Alaska's first all-ability early childhood play center, serving those with disabilities or developmental differences, creating a legacy of inclusion and joy in our Alaskan community!
For more information, please visit www.alaskajewishgala.org or contact us at [email protected]. Looking forward to celebrating Alaska's diversity with you!

08/15/2026

GRAND OPENING AND RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY OF THE ALASKA FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE ALL-ABILITY EARLY CHILDHOOD PLAY CENTER and kickoff of the future indoor play center.
Followed by Open Play & Summer Family Festival!
Wednesday, August 19th, 5:30 PM
At Alaska Jewish Campus | 1117 E 35th Ave.
Tickets at https:https://alaskajewishcampus.formstack.com/.../akfcgrandope...
The Greater Alaskan Community is warmly invited to join Alaska dignitaries and community leaders in celebrating this historic milestone for Anchorage and Alaska as we create a welcoming space for children with disabilities and special needs!
BBQ Dinner Buffet with Kids Menu | Petting Zoo | Fire Truck Bounce House for Littles | The Extreme Air Jumper | Face Painting | Balloon Twister | Cotton Candy | Festive Music
In attendance: Senator Elvi Gray-Jackson | Rep. Alyse Galvin | Alaska Health Commissioner Heidi Hedberg | Deputy Commissioner Emily Ricci | Stephanie Berglund, CEO, THREAD Alaska | Representatives of Anchorage Mayor LaFrance
In collaboration with Alaska’s leading non-profit organizations serving children with special needs: THREAD Alaska | Special Olympics Alaska |Best Beginnings | (PIC) Programs for Infants and Children | Alaska Down Syndrome Network |ARC of Anchorage | Anchorage Park Foundation Inclusive Play Work Group | Stone Soup Group | Hearts and Hands of Care, Inc. | Alaska Association on Developmental Disabilities
PHASE ONE: Outdoor Play Center Made Possible Thanks to Generous Grants from: THREAD Alaska | State of Alaska Childcare Program Office | Municipality of Anchorage Childcare & Early Education Fund | Barney & Rachel Gottestein Charitable Foundation
PHASE TWO: Join Our Growing Group of Partners Supporting Efforts to Create an Indoor Play Center for Alaska’s Cold Weather Seasons: Rasmuson Foundation | Alaska Mental Health Trust | ConocoPhillips Alaska | Ellsworth Foundation | ME Weber Foundation | Demain Family Foundation | Barney and Rachel Gottstein Charitable Foundation | Terri Hall and Bernie’s Pharmacy |

08/14/2026

GRAND OPENING AND RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY OF THE ALASKA FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE ALL-ABILITY EARLY CHILDHOOD PLAY CENTER and kickoff of the future indoor play center.
Followed by Open Play & Summer Family Festival!
Wednesday, August 19th, 5:30 PM
At Alaska Jewish Campus | 1117 E 35th Ave.
Tickets at https:https://alaskajewishcampus.formstack.com/forms/akfcgrandopening
The Greater Alaskan Community is warmly invited to join Alaska dignitaries and community leaders in celebrating this historic milestone for Anchorage and Alaska as we create a welcoming space for children with disabilities and special needs!
BBQ Dinner Buffet with Kids Menu | Petting Zoo | Fire Truck Bounce House for Littles | The Extreme Air Jumper | Face Painting | Balloon Twister | Cotton Candy | Festive Music
In attendance: Senator Elvi Gray-Jackson | Rep. Alyse Galvin | Alaska Health Commissioner Heidi Hedberg | Deputy Commissioner Emily Ricci | Stephanie Berglund, CEO, THREAD Alaska | Representatives of Anchorage Mayor LaFrance
In collaboration with Alaska’s leading non-profit organizations serving children with special needs: THREAD Alaska | Special Olympics Alaska |Best Beginnings | (PIC) Programs for Infants and Children | Alaska Down Syndrome Network |ARC of Anchorage | Anchorage Park Foundation Inclusive Play Work Group | Stone Soup Group | Hearts and Hands of Care, Inc. | Alaska Association on Developmental Disabilities
PHASE ONE: Outdoor Play Center Made Possible Thanks to Generous Grants from: THREAD Alaska | State of Alaska Childcare Program Office | Municipality of Anchorage Childcare & Early Education Fund | Barney & Rachel Gottestein Charitable Foundation
PHASE TWO: Join Our Growing Group of Partners Supporting Efforts to Create an Indoor Play Center for Alaska’s Cold Weather Seasons: Rasmuson Foundation | Alaska Mental Health Trust | ConocoPhillips Alaska | Ellsworth Foundation | ME Weber Foundation | Demain Family Foundation | Barney and Rachel Gottstein Charitable Foundation | Terri Hall and Bernie’s Pharmacy |

08/12/2026

GRAND OPENING AND RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY OF THE ALASKA FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE ALL-ABILITY EARLY CHILDHOOD PLAY CENTER and kickoff of the future indoor play center.
Followed by Open Play & Summer Family Festival!
Wednesday, August 19th, 5:30 PM
At Alaska Jewish Campus | 1117 E 35th Ave.
Tickets at https://alaskajewishcampus.formstack.com/forms/akfcgrandopening
The Greater Alaskan Community is warmly invited to join Alaska dignitaries and community leaders in celebrating this historic milestone for Anchorage and Alaska as we create a welcoming space for children with disabilities and special needs!

BBQ Dinner Buffet with Kids Menu | Petting Zoo | Fire Truck Bounce House for Littles | The Extreme Air Jumper | Face Painting | Balloon Twister | Cotton Candy | Festive Music

In attendance: Senator Elvi Gray-Jackson | Rep. Alyse Galvin | Alaska Health Commissioner Heidi Hedberg | Deputy Commissioner Emily Ricci | Stephanie Berglund, CEO, THREAD Alaska | Representatives of Anchorage Mayor LaFrance

In collaboration with Alaska’s leading non-profit organizations serving children with special needs: THREAD Alaska | Special Olympics Alaska |Best Beginnings | (PIC) Programs for Infants and Children | Alaska Down Syndrome Network |ARC of Anchorage | Anchorage Park Foundation Inclusive Play Work Group | Stone Soup Group | Hearts and Hands of Care, Inc. | Alaska Association on Developmental Disabilities

PHASE ONE: Outdoor Play Center Made Possible Thanks to Generous Grants from: THREAD Alaska | State of Alaska Childcare Program Office | Municipality of Anchorage Childcare & Early Education Fund | Barney & Rachel Gottestein Charitable Foundation

PHASE TWO: Join Our Growing Group of Partners Supporting Efforts to Create an Indoor Play Center for Alaska’s Cold Weather Seasons: Rasmuson Foundation | Alaska Mental Health Trust | Conoco Phillips Alaska | Ellsworth Foundation | ME Weber Foundation | Demain Family Foundation | Barney and Rachel Gottstein Charitable Foundation | Terri Hall and Bernie’s Pharmacy | Richard L. & Diane M. Block Foundation