Jewish Community Center of Youngstown

06/24/2026

We need our sweet treats! 😜Get your weekly sweet treat fix THIS AND EVERY Saturday at Logan Campus. Meet us at 7:00 p.m. by the firepit!

06/24/2026

His name was Baron Friedrich von Steuben, was a military man from Prussia. After enlisting at age 17, he became Frederick the Great's personal aide. He played a crucial role in the Revolutionary War, but he's sadly forgotten at large by history. So for the last Wisdom Wednesday of Pride Month, we're going to dive into the life of Baron Fredrich von Steuben.

In the earlier days of his life, it seemed as though he had a promising Prussian military career. Then one day everything changed...he was dismissed. 😲 Why? Later in life, he wrote of an enemy that he believe had a hand in his dismissal.

He hopped from job to job, rejecting Benjamin Franklin's offer of helping the American military, and then being rejected by other militaries after anonymous defamatory letters 📬came into light. After these setbacks, he swiftly accepted Benjamin Franklin's offer.

And when von Steuben came to America, he was welcomed and appreciated for his military knowledge. 🪖 His strict methods and strong battle techniques played an instrumental role in the American win of the Revolutionary War. 🎖️

He was said to have relationships with some of the men he met in America, though nothing can be confirmed without a doubt. While we cannot confirm, there is strong evidence to prove that he was romantically involved with William North, American soldier and politician, as well as an unclear involvement with Benjamin Walker, Continental Army Officer. For instance, he adopted both men, which was a common practice among gay men during this period, as well as all three men living together. 🏠

"Von Steuben may have been one of the early America's most open LBGT figures, but he was hardly the only man whose love of other men was well known. And though he was to have helped save the American army, his contribution is largely forgotten today," - Erin Blakemore, award-winning journalist. 📰

Did you know about this revolutionary war hero? Let us know in the comments down below! 👇

🔗Source: https://ow.ly/2YQj50Zgkht

06/24/2026

Your gift just got more powerful! 💥 For a limited time, all donations will be matched, meaning every $1 you give becomes $2 in support of our cause. Together, we can make an even greater difference.

Donate today and watch your impact grow!

Your donation will help us cross the finish line! 🏃‍♀️‍➡️ All proceeds will help support the construction of the Altshuler Akiva Academy Goldstone-Mirkin Family Middle School at the Suzi Solomon Campus. 👷

🏫Akiva Academy is a K-8 school on a mission to provide stellar education and teach children to live peacefully while creating an inclusive environment where students of all faiths, whether Jewish, Christian, Hindu, Muslim, or those with no religious affiliation, can thrive.

🤝 TO DONATE, click on the link down below OR you can send a check to the Community Foundation of WPA & EOH at 7 W. State St., Sharon, PA 16146 with “Youngstown Area Jewish Federation” in the memo line.

🔗https://ow.ly/arHz50ZffPe

Your donation makes a difference, and we want to take a moment and thank everyone who has and will donate. We also want to thank those who will share this post with their friends, family, and loved ones. Your support means the world to us! ⭐

06/24/2026

Drop a western emoji if you're coming!🤠

Hey there, partner! 🤠 Come on down to Logan Campus for our Family Nights. This month, we'll pan for gold, throw horseshoes, and kick back with a root beer float while you watch a wild movie with your friends. 🏜️💫

🗓️June 27
⏰Activities begin at 6:00 p.m. | Movie starts at 8:30 p.m.
💲 Free/Member | $5/Non Member

06/23/2026

Help our friends at Akiva Academy cross the finish line before school starts! 🏃‍♀️‍➡️ All proceeds will help support the construction of the Altshuler Akiva Academy Goldstone-Mirkin Family Middle School at the Suzi Solomon Campus. 👷

🏫Akiva Academy is a K-8 school on a mission to provide stellar education and teach children to live peacefully while creating an inclusive environment where students of all faiths, whether Jewish, Christian, Hindu, Muslim, or those with no religious affiliation, can thrive.

🤝 TO DONATE, click on the link down below OR you can send a check to the Community Foundation of WPA & EOH at 7 W. State St., Sharon, PA 16146 with “Youngstown Area Jewish Federation” in the memo line.

🔗https://www.paohgives.org/programs-1/akiva-academy

Your donation makes a difference, and we want to take a moment and thank everyone who has and will donate. We also want to thank those who will share this post with their friends, family, and loved ones. Your support means the world to us! ⭐

06/22/2026

Our Camp JCC kiddos are loving their summer! 🌺🌴🍍🦩🌊
Summer's not over yet, and neither is the chance to sign up for Camp JCC! 👇
🔗https://ow.ly/qlrO50ZflQK

06/22/2026

Mazel tov! 🎉 Seeing the hard work and dedication of those in our community is always heartwarming, but to see them be recognized can only be described as an explosion of pride. 🌟 These are wonderful achievements that are reflections of the good hearts, minds, and actions of those we call our neighbors. 💛

YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Press Club will honor three outstanding local communications professionals at this year’s Hall of Fame and Awards Dinner. David Skolnick, politics writer for The Vindicator for the past 26 years, will receive the club’s First Amendment Award for his consistent advoc...

06/22/2026

TOMORROW! Are you coming? ☺️ If you are, drop a 🌞 emoji in the comments section.

Experience summer, sweets, and Hebrew in a new way! 🦋 These interactive sweet treat events help you learn Hebrew while you spend time with friends, new and old. 😊 This month, we'll be creating our own suns with a sweet spin! 🍭

📆June 23
⏰11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.