Simon Family JCC

06/05/2026

As we begin the first weekend of Pride, the Simon Family JCC proudly celebrates the diversity, strength, and contributions of our LGBTQ+ community. We are honored to stand in support of inclusion, dignity, and belonging for all. Shabbat Shalom!

06/02/2026

The pantry is getting low! Please drop off donations if you can!

We know groceries are expensive for everyone right now, and we are incredibly grateful for all of the food donations our community has already provided. Your kindness and support truly help us make a difference for local families. ❤️

With summer almost here and more families needing assistance while children are home from school, we are starting to run low on a few items. We are especially in need of:
🥫 Canned fruit
🍲 Soup (please no tomato soup)
🧂 Condiments (ketchup, bbq sauce, mayo, salad dressing, etc.)

If you are able to donate any of these items, we would greatly appreciate it. Every donation, big or small, helps support our community. Thank you for continuing to show up for our neighbors in need!

05/25/2026

The Simon Family JCC will have adjusted hours on Memorial Day, May 25: 8 AM–6 PM. There will be no group fitness classes, and Cardo Café will be closed.

05/12/2026

Celebrate JAHM with a free The Chrysler Museum of Art tour of Architects of Being, featuring Jewish‑American artists Louise Nevelson and Esphyr Slobodkina. Choose from two tour dates: May 12 or May 17.

Docent Harry Graber will guide visitors through the exhibition and explore how these women shaped their identities in a male‑dominated, midcentury American art world. Pre-registration required.

Presented through a partnership between the Chrysler Museum and the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater.

05/12/2026

According to the Virginia Department of Health, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders impact 1 in 5 women. Among those with symptoms, only 25.4% received a formal PMAD diagnosis, and only 52.8% received mental health care. Find out more about these conditions at a screening of the documentary "More Than Blue" in Virginia Beach on May 20. Scan the QR code or visit https://tinyurl.com/MTBinVB.

05/07/2026

Celebrate JAHM with a guided walk‑and‑talk at Norfolk Botanical Garden , exploring the Moses Ezekiel Statuary Vista Garden.

05/05/2026

This May we celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month, a time to honor the rich history, culture, and contributions of Jewish Americans in our community and beyond.

From meaningful programs and educational events to opportunities for connection and celebration, UJFT and the Simon Family JCC offer something for everyone.

Visit JewishVA.org/JAHM to explore how to celebrate JAHM in your own way.

05/04/2026

May the Fourth be with you! A fearless Sith warrior finds time on the Fourth of July to reflect on the many offerings found at the Simon Family JCC.

04/28/2026

⚾Next week, Wednesday May 6, celebrate Jewish contributions to baseball history with the Norfolk Tides!

Don’t wait to get your tickets! JewishVA.org/Tides

Presented by Norfolk Tides , United Jewish Federation of Tidewater, and Jewish Peninsula