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Thursday, February 12 at 7:00 PM
Since 1839, photography has captured moments of light and shadow, freezing them in time and transforming them into art. Alex Nyerges, an internationally acclaimed photographer, curator, author, and photo historian, has created images for over 40 years. He is the Director and CEO of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) in Richmond.
February 12 & 26
March 12 & 26
Ancient Wisdom for a World in Flux. Revisit the stories you thought you knew—and uncover the ones you may have missed. This series delves into the rich complexity of the Torah’s narratives to explore timeless questions: What is justice? Why is it so deeply connected to faith? Discover how an ancient text speaks powerfully to the moral and spiritual dilemmas of the 21st century.
Join us for an exciting fun–filled day of your favorite games. Just bring your friends and your favorite games (mah jongg set, bridge cards, rummy cube or other game) and we will supply the rest. Tables open at 10:00 AM, but you can begin playing any time after that. There will be door prizes and lots of socializing!
February 22
March 1
March 22
April 26
Calling all middle-schoolers, come hang out twice a month on Sundays for Ruach & Recreation, a brand-new, vibrant, meaningful, and movement-filled Jewish youth program, tailored for middle schoolers. Attendees will participate in age-appropriate activities that will provide social interaction, promote physical and emotional wellbeing and focus on community and service, all through a Jewish lens. Events will take place at the Weinstein JCC as well as other locations within the Richmond area.
The Weinstein JCC and Jewish Family Services have teamed up for our 9th year to create a very innovative program designed to provide active adults with a monthly activity that enlightens and engages. After the delicious kosher lunch, and educational speaker series, participants can attend our EnRich for Life specially designed class each month. Programs vary month-to-month.
In a warm and inviting atmosphere, learn the steps involved with Israeli dancing, both traditional and modern. This class continues to be one of the most popular classes at the Weinstein JCC, and the first class is always free! Questions?
For those who love to dance and have some knowledge of Israeli Folk Dance, this class provides the opportunity to “just dance” and learn new dances as well, in a warm and inviting atmosphere.
Group 1: 12:55 -1:40 PM
Group 2: 3:45 - 4:30 PM
Intro to Ballet I classes combine stories and music in a child-friendly setting to help students develop body/spatial awareness, rhythm, flexibility, balance, coordination, memorization skills, and confidence. Students will be introduced to beginning ballet technique and learn basic ballet terminology.
Ballet technique and terminology are introduced in this beginner’s class. Students will begin to work at the barre and learn ballet positions and combinations through music and stories. Leotard, tights, and ballet slippers required for this year-round class.
This full-year class is designed for boys and girls to express creative movement and learn the basics of hip hop dance. Children will focus on basic technique and skills, as well as learning choreography. Each class is a fun way to listen and move to the beats of hip hop and classic children’s music. The Dance Recital will be held April 27, 2025.
This class under the direction of Richmond Urban Dance is a class designed for students that want to learn the fundamentals of hip hop dance. It focuses on basic technique and skills, as well as learning choreography. Each class builds on the one prior. This class is for boys and girls.
February 14 & March 7
Drop off your K-5th grader for a fun Saturday night at the J! Kids can choose between swimming or games in the gym, enjoy a delicious spaghetti dinner, and indulge in an ice cream sundae party. The evening wraps up with a movie! We have dates available each month in January, February, and March. Rest easy knowing our trained Kids’ Place staff will be there to supervise throughout the night.
4:00 – 5:00 PM
The Pottery Club program is designed to introduce children to the art of clay handbuilding. Each week, students will explore new pottery techniques – pinch, coil, slab – while working on themed projects that are fun, age-appropriate and imaginative. The program emphasizes creativity, tactile learning and self-expression while giving children the excitement of taking home glazed and kiln-fire ceramic pieces they will treasure.
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Sensory-friendly hour
Celebrate Purim with a community–wide festival at the JCC! All ages are welcome for a vibrant day filled with live music, delicious kosher food, carnival games, and family–friendly activities. This year’s theme, Purim Around the World, will bring a global flavor to the celebration with crafts, performances, and experiences inspired by Jewish communities worldwide. Kosher food and beverages available for purchase. Free and open to the community
We will host a round robin pickleball tournament on Sundays from 10-12pm. Our very own J.B. Stouffs will organize and host a doubles pickleball tournament on Sundays from 10-12pm. Participants will be guaranteed at least 5 games of play. This is a great way for participants who already understand the rules of pickleball to meet and socialize with other players that love the game as much as you do!
Join us on for our 17th annual special Passover Model Seder. Participants will be celebrating by joining active adults and the 7th & 8th graders from Rudlin Torah Academy together in story, song and the traditional Seder meal. This program is open to all active adults who would like to participate. All faiths are welcome
10:00 - 10:30 AM
5:45 - 6:15 PM
5:45 - 6:15 PM
Parent and Child Aquatics introduces basic skills to parents and children. Parents learn how to safely work with their child in the water, including how to appropriately support and hold their child in the water and how to prepare and encourage their child to participate fully and try the skills. Children receive an introduction to basic skills that lay a foundation for learning to swim. In addition, parents are introduced to several water safety topics.
Pickleball is a paddle sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. It is a fun and socially friendly game for all ages and abilities. It is an easy game for beginners to learn as the rules are simple but can also develop into a fast-paced competitive game for experienced players.
This series of classes is ideal for those with no prior Tai chi experience. It is also recommended for those who wish to refresh the foundations of the form prior to joining an intermediate class.
This series of classes will offer guidance through functional movements which benefit our physical, emotional and spiritual well-being and train our overall balance and inner awareness. No experience necessary. Based on the 24-movement short form of Yang style Taiji (Tai Chi) as well as Qigong (Chi-gong) sequences for breath work and longevity. Dress comfortably with flat, flexible shoes.
10:45 – 11:15 AM
5:00 -5:40 PM
5:00 -5:30 PM
Level 1 orients children to the aquatic environment and helps them gain basic aquatics skills. These skills include entering and exiting the water, blowing bubbles through mouth and nose, submerging mouth, nose and eyes, opening eyes underwater and retrieving submerged objects, front and back gliding, back floating, rolling from front to back and back to front, treading water, alternating and simultaneous arm and leg actions on front and back,
10:45 – 11:15 AM
5:00 -5:40 PM
5:00 -5:30 PM
Level 2 helps children gain greater independence in their skills and develop more comfort in and around water. Skills to be taught include entering and exiting the water, bobbing, opening eyes underwater and retrieving submerged objects, front floating, back gliding and floating,
rolling from front to back and back to front, treading water using arms and legs, combining arm and leg actions on front and back, finning arm action on back and age-appropriate water safety skills.
10:45 – 11:15 AM
5:00 -5:40 PM
5:00 -5:30 PM
Preschool Level 3 helps children start to gain basic swimming propulsive skills to be comfortable in and around water. Skills to be taught include entering the water, fully submerging, and holding breath in the water, bobbing, rotary breathing, front, jellyfish, and tuck floating, front
and back floating or gliding with recoveries, changing direction of travel while swimming on front and back, finning arm action on back and age-appropriate water safety topics.
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
5:45 -6:25 PM
This class is for the first-time swimmer that doesn’t know how to swim. Skills to be taught in this level include entering and exiting the water, blowing bubbles, bobbing, opening eyes underwater and retrieving submerged objects, front and back gliding, back floating, rolling from
front to back and back to front, treading water, alternating simultaneous arm and leg actions in front and back, combining arm and leg actions on front and back and age-appropriate water safety topics.
12:15 – 12:45 PM
5:45 -6:25 PM
5:45 – 6:15 PM
This class is for the child who can swim independently and has not mastered his/her stroke techniques. Skills to be taught include entering and exiting the water, submerging, bobbing, opening eyes underwater and retrieving submerged objects, front, jellyfish, and tuck floating, front kicking and gliding, back kicking, and gliding, rolling from front to back and back to front, rotary breathing, treading water, combining arm and leg actions on front and back and age- appropriate water safety skills.
12:15 – 12:45 PM
5:45 – 6:15 PM
The objectives of Learn-to-Swim Level 3 are to expand proficiency of previously learned skills by providing additional guided practice. Participants learn and practice survival floating and learn to swim front crawl and elementary backstroke at rudimentary proficiency levels. We begin introduction of the scissors and dolphin kicks and extend the time duration for treading water. Participants also learn rules for headfirst entries and begin to learn to enter the water headfirst from a seated position at poolside. As in all levels, new and previously addressed water safety topics are included. Participants who successfully complete Level 3 have achieved basic water competency in a pool environment.
We will host a round robin pickleball tournament on Sundays from 10-12pm. Our very own J.B. Stouffs will organize and host a doubles pickleball tournament on Sundays from 10-12pm. Participants will be guaranteed at least 5 games of play. This is a great way for participants who already understand the rules of pickleball to meet and socialize with other players that love the game as much as you do!
Join us for After School Art! This four week after-school art class has great projects every week. Join friends, old and new, for painting, drawing, mixed media, and other art projects.
Equipping young children with basic t-ball skills. Learning a new sport can vastly help your child develop social and motor skills. In this class, your child will learn fundamental t-ball, including hitting, throwing, and catching. Base running is also another aspect this class will explore. This is a great recreational class focused on teaching your child a new sport, sportsmanship, listening skills, and teamwork.
S’WET™ Silver is a low-impact water workout blending LIIT, joint mobility, and functional movement to support strength, balance, and daily living—designed especially for active adults, aging athletes, and participants seeking a balanced, full-body workout.
Calling all ballers! Need to tighten up those skills for the season, or just want to learn the game? Join Coach Nick as he teaches and practices all your basketball skills! From dribbling, to passing, to shooting, and even defense, this class has what you need! We would be remiss for not mentioning the amount of fun it is going to be. We’ll see you on the court!
The JCC Master Fins Swimming program offers structured workouts for adults aged 19 and older. Our program is designed to accommodate a wide range of experience and goals; from casual fitness swimmers to seasoned athletes. While some enjoy training for competition, many simply appreciate the opportunity to stay active in the water.
We welcome triathletes, open water swimmers, and anyone who enjoys swimming, whether it is long-distance endurance sets or shorter sprint-focused workouts. Some members swim once a week, while others train daily. Regardless of your routine, you will find a supportive community united by a shared passion for swimming, fitness, and the camaraderie of training with teammates and a coach.
(no class 3/31)
Equipping young children with basic soccer skills. Learning a new sport can help your child develop social and motor skills. In this class, your child will learn fundamental soccer skills, including dribbling, passing and scoring. The lessons taught over the eight sessions will build and end with participants combining all their newly learned skills in a game. This is a fun, recreational class focused on teaching your child sportsmanship, listening skills and teamwork.
@ 1:00-2:00 PM
We invite all 4- and 5-year-olds to have a great lunchtime art experience with the art specialist from Kids’ Place! Each day will be a different activity, feel free to sign up for any or all of dates!
Looking to tone up and trim down? This low-impact but high results 45-minute full body workout focuses on strength training and isometric movements. This class strengthens and fine tunes your main muscle groups and muscles you may not even know you have! Slower paced moves with lighter weights to contract your muscles in a different way. Join this new specialized class where you will get individual attention from Katie and learn the best way to move your specific body. Each move can be modified or amplified depending on your specific needs.
This class uses Arthritis Foundation principles to aid in balance, range of motion and muscular endurance, with a splash of cardio to keep the body warm. It is appropriate for beginners to advanced exercises who suffer from limited mobility due to arthritis or injury.
Taekwondo is a unique martial arts program that teaches kids how to move better, avoid problems, and solve challenges creatively. Instead of emphasizing fighting or competition, our preschool classes use fun, age–appropriate games that naturally build these important skills. Our preschool martial arts program is designed with young children in mind, focusing on fun, safe, and engaging activities that build both the body and mind.
8:45 AM - 9:30 AM (rec)
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM (lap)
Join Amy for a shallow water Tabata workout. Her Tabata workout consists of 30 minutes of interval training that is a total body cardio blast! She will balance out this high energy workout with 15 minutes of mindful stretching designed to improve muscular flexibility and joint range of motion.
Coordination can easily be one of the most important skills in playing any sport. In this fun introductory class students will enhance their coordination and other skills through fun drills and games. Hand eye coordination, footwork, and reaction time are just a few that will be focused on in this class.
Are you ready for some football?!
Need to tighten up those skills, or just want to learn the game? Join Coach Nick as he teaches and practices the fundamentals of football! From passing, receiving, defense, and even pursuit angles and flag pulling techniques, this class has what you need! Any games or scrimmages played will be flag football format. We hope to see you on the field!
S’WET™ is a Structured Water Exercise Training designed to incorporate unique blocks focused on H.I.I.T., strength and advanced cardio training, plus a splash of fun, that will challenge your entire body and make you S’WET!
The gym is at the heart of this class, where children will play a variety of different sports and games each week to improve team skills, body control, balance and hand/eye coordination. Perfect for children who enjoy being active.
Qigong (pronounced chi-gong) was developed in China centuries ago. Qigong exercises gather and circulate qi and blood, regulate the nervous system, promote relaxation and tranquility, and optimize energy within the body, mind, and spirit. We will explore 18 qigong movement-patterns to invigorate and bring awareness to our systems. The practices of Tai Chi and Qigong are both designed to help relax the body and mind, and to aid in overall balance and to nurture internal energy, but they are not exactly the same. Tai Chi consists of a specific sequence of slow movements to promote balance, power, and efficiency with emphasis on structure and internal adjustments. Qigong consists of breath practices and flowing body movements. This Shibashi Qigong practice is a very good option for those with any mobility issues, as each movement is performed while standing in place.
This class is designed for adults with limited or no prior swimming experience. Instruction emphasizes water safety, floating, breath control, and the development of basic swimming strokes. Participants will build confidence in the water while establishing a strong foundation for future swimming skills.
4:00 – 4:45 PM
These introductory classes are an excellent way for your child to learn foundational Hebrew skills. Your child will be introduced to Aleph Bet, Hebrew vocabulary, and Hebrew language skills through games, stories, and hands-on learning. Two sessions each week. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to build your child’s Ivrit (Hebrew) skills. Offered as a pilot program in partnership with Temple Beth-El.
Pickleball is for all ages! As one of the fastest growing sports in America it is never to early to learn the life skill of pickleball. This kids pickleball clinic will introduce your athlete to the basics of pickleball; including dinking, drives, serving, returns and accuracy drills. We will also start to learn about match play and understanding scoring, but with the focus on having fun!
A Matter of Balance is an evidenced-based, award-winning program designed to help older adults reduce their fear of falling, increase confidence, and improve activity levels. Coaches from VCU Health lead interactive sessions to include group discussion, gentle exercise, and practice of problem-solving strategies to reduce the risk of falling.
We will host a round robin pickleball tournament on Sundays from 10-12pm. Our very own J.B. Stouffs will organize and host a doubles pickleball tournament on Sundays from 10-12pm. Participants will be guaranteed at least 5 games of play. This is a great way for participants who already understand the rules of pickleball to meet and socialize with other players that love the game as much as you do!
Discover the centuries-old game of Mah Jong, taught by instructor July Levine-Maizels.
Celebrate Purim with a community–wide festival at the JCC! All ages are welcome for a vibrant day filled with live music, delicious kosher food, carnival games, and family–friendly activities. This year’s theme, Purim Around the World, will bring a global flavor to the celebration with crafts, performances, and experiences inspired by Jewish communities worldwide. Kosher food and beverages available for purchase. Free and open to the community
Memorial service to commemorate Israel’s fallen soldiers and victims of terrorism. Yom Hazikaron is not simply a day of remembrance. It is a day of deep connection — to families who carry loss every day, to a people whose resilience is written into Jewish history, and to the values of courage, sacrifice, and hope that continue to sustain the State of Israe
Celebrate Israel’s Independence with a vibrant, family–friendly event with food, music, activities, and more for all ages. We will also host the 2nd Annual “Light the Way” torch lighting ceremony in collaboration with Jewish Community Federation of Richmond and community Shlichah Tal. Stay tuned for more details!
Join us for an engaging, hands‑on exploration of how nature‑based play supports whole‑child development. Led by Monica Wiedel‑Lubinski, Executive Director of the Association for Nature‑Based Education (ANBE), this session includes a short keynote and interactive activity stations for both families and educators.
Join Monica Wiedel‑Lubinski and guest presenters from ANBE for a full day of hands‑on professional learning dedicated to nature‑based education. Educators will leave with fresh strategies, classroom‑ready ideas, and deeper confidence in outdoor learning practices.
JPrideRVA creates opportunities for Richmond’s Jewish LGBTQ+ community to proudly embrace and celebrate both these vital facets of identity. At a time of rising antisemitism and legislation targeting the LGBTQ+ community, Jewish spaces must be safe havens for connection, learning, and support.
Ancestral Allyship, a new book by Rabbi Mike Moskowitz, is rooted in the knowledge that how we treat each other defines our religious identity. Allyship is often seen as a response by someone of privilege to the oppression or affliction of another. This is only necessary when the unity of our humanity has already broken down. In the Jewish tradition, we are obligated to proactively prevent this breakdown. When we attach ourselves to God’s expectations of ethical living, cleaving to an ideal way of being, we strive to create a world free from all forms of dehumanization. This book helps us to move closer toward it.
Books will be available for purchase and book signing to follow.
Celebrate Shabbat in full color! Join JHub, NextGen, and Kehillah at the Weinstein JCC for a festive dinner filled with tradition, pride, connection, and community. Come for the challah, stay for the joy!
Schedule an appointment for teens to learn proper gym etiquette, techniques and fitness center basics. Teens ages 13-15 must have training with fitness center staff to be able to work out in the fitness center.
Our Personal Trainers schedule their own appointments with clients. If you are a new client, please reach out to your preferred trainer to discuss schedules and the best package for your
services.
Improve your strength, flexibility, coordination, and balance with this unique workout. Learn better posture and more efficient movement, and experience relief from pain associated with
physical imbalances. This program focuses on the muscles of the core creating flat abs, strong backs and toned glutes and thighs.
Improve your strength, flexibility, coordination, and balance with this unique workout. Learn better posture and more efficient movement, and experience relief from pain associated with
physical imbalances. This program focuses on the muscles of the core creating flat abs, strong backs and toned glutes and thighs.
Our swim lessons are customized to meet the participant’s needs and availability. Instructors use a gentle, encouraging approach that enables students to overcome fear of the water or set personal goals and progress quickly.
This aquatic small group training, or personal training, is geared to athletes and runners looking to cross train or individuals recovering from injury. Utilizing the power of water and Hydrorevotion specialty equipment, this is aquatic strength training in HIIT segments matched with resistant, finned running in deep water, for a powerful, but easy on the joints workout.
Do you enjoy playing Canasta? Do you want to meet new people? Dessert and beverages provided.
Do you enjoy playing chess but would like to practice getting better? Are you a beginner and would like to play with those on different levels? Then this is the group for you. Come play 2:00 – 4:00 PM. We play every Tuesday. We supply desserts and beverages.
Join us every Wednesday for socializing and playing your favorite game. Whether you like to play mah jong, cards, rummy cube, scrabble or do puzzles, this group is for you. Bring your friends and we will provide the table, and games (or bring your own) Bring your lunch and we will provide the dessert, beverages, and fun! Runs year round.
Do you play Mahjong? Do you want an opportunity to play with others of differing levels? Bring your lunch. Beverages and dessert provided.
Join Us for a Nostalgic Movie Experience! Take a stroll down memory lane as we showcase your favorite vintage films! Connect with new and old friends while sharing unforgettable moments. Arrive early to chat with movie connoisseur Todd Schall-Vess, who will share insights on what to look for while watching the films.
Whether you are a stay-at-home mom or a seasoned industry professional the JCC’s new JHub Adult activity group is the place for you to connect with new and established friends. We will be hosting monthly activities at the JCC and around town in conjunction with other local organizations.
The performing arm of our Adult Programs.
Preparations are always under way for performances at nursing homes, organizations, hospitals, churches, synagogues, and civic functions. The Grand Tones are now over 50 years running under the direction of our Music Director, Betsy Cockriel. If you love music but are not a singer…
Supervised pick-up basketball games in the Arenstein gym for all abilities. Guests are welcome to play if they are accompanied by a JCC member. Guest passes can be purchased at the front desk.
Wednesdays & Thursdays 7:30 -10:00 PM
Saturdays, 8:00 -11:00 AM
Supervised pick-up basketball games in the Arenstein gym for all abilities.
Private Pickleball lessons are a great way for beginners of all ages to learn the game or for experienced players to improve their game to gain an edge on their opponents! J.B Stouffs will be offering private lessons on Fridays.