Join us two Wednesdays each month 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.
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!
Winners will be awarded a free Battle of the Paddle t-shirt!
September '24 - August '25 (Full Year)
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?
September '24 - August '25 (Full Year)
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.
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.
Make your child’s birthday party one to remember! Plan an art birthday party at the J, available on Sundays! Working directly with our art specialist to create a custom birthday party experience tailored to your child’s specific interests, you will choose among different birthday themes including Color, Paint, Jewelry or Slime.
Come on over to the J for a fun-filled art class, especially for our homeschooled children. We have some great activities lined up. All supplies are included, just bring yourself and your creativity, and meet some new friends!
We invite all 4- and 5-year-olds to have a great lunchtime art experience with the art specialist from Kids’ Place! Bring a bag lunch and join us for some creative fun!
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.
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!
WATERinMOTION® is the groundbreaking aqua exercise workout that provides a low impact, high-energy challenge for participants of all ages, skill and fitness levels. Jump in and make a splash with this dynamic cardiovascular full body workout. With land equivalent intensity, fantastic sing-along quality music, and passionate instructors, enjoy the pure fun of this 45-minute water extravaganza! Aqua-skeptics will forever become aqua-FANS when they “Catch the Wave”!
Do you enjoy playing Canasta? Do you want to meet new people? Dessert and beverages provided.
Level 1 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.
Parent and Child Aquatics Level 2 builds on the skills introduced in Level 1. Participants improve on these skills and learn more advanced skills in Level 2. As with Level 1, water safety topics are also included in this level.
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,
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In Learn-to-Swim Level 4, participants improve their aquatic skills and increase their endurance by swimming the strokes learned in Level 3 (i.e., front crawl, elementary backstroke) for greater distances and with more advanced proficiency. Participants add arm actions to the previously learned scissors kick and breaststroke kick to perform the rudimentary sidestroke and to learn the breaststroke. Participants also begin to learn the back crawl and butterfly, as well as the basics of performing a simple open turn at a wall.
Pre-fins is a great way to keep your child active this year while introducing them to Dolphin Club swim team program! Practices are run as a hybrid between a swim team practice and group swim lessons. This gives the swimmers more personal attention from our coaches to improve their strokes, while also giving them a taste of the competitive swimming world. We will be holding fun intra-squad meets at the JCC throughout the year. The Pre-fins program emphasizes learning, fitness, and fun!
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!
Winners will be awarded a free Battle of the Paddle t-shirt!
Jr. NBA is a program where children from preschool through 5th grade can focus on the fundamentals of basketball. From dribbling, passing, shooting, layups, rebounding and defense. The program instills teamwork, sports-person-ship, skill development, and most importantly FUN! The start of the season will begin with a skills evaluation so that we can get to know the athletes and form as even teams as possible. Practices and games throughout the season will be facilitated by Nick Pruden’s leadership with the support of Pro Skills’ coaches.
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 various Taiji (Tai Chi) forms as well as Qigong (Chi-gong) breathing and patterned movements for breath practices and longevity. Dress comfortably with flat, flexible shoes.
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 of 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!
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.
Canasta is all the rage! Learn this fun and exciting card game from the Rummy family played with 2-4 players. It is a great way to meet new people, too! Space is limited. Register early.
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.
Join this Yoga Class to learn the practice of yoga and mindfulness in a fun, peaceful environment.
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.
As a busy adult navigating the demands of everyday life, finding time for yourself amidst a bustling schedule can be a challenge. Our newly launched 8-week wellness program is designed to rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit.
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.
In this class, children will be introduced to the joy of body movement and awareness through gymnastics, fitness exercises and educational motor development games. Children will develop flexibility, strength, coordination and balance. CORE Kids Academy’s mission is to instill and develop confidence by enhancing each child’s own capabilities through personal coaching in a group setting.
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.
Do you feel like something is missing from your running program? Would you like to improve your running form and gain appropriate strength and flexibility for injury prevention?
FREE 15-minute Physical Therapy Assessments on site at the WJCC. Come see a Physical Therapist with you questions for a free consultation. Orthopedic Physical Therapy, Inc. will look at how your whole body is connected to help identify the source of your pain and symptoms.
Do you play Mahjong? Do you want an opportunity to play with others of differing levels? Bring your lunch. Beverages and dessert provided.
Krav Maga is a self-defense system developed for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to maximize your impact and minimize your risk in a self-defense situation. It combines practical techniques from various Martial Arts to defend on your feet or on the ground. In this 8-week class, students will experience firsthand their own power, strength, and resilience in a safe and disciplined atmosphere.
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.
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.
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.
Come to the fitness center and ask a personal trainer your general workout questions. Do you want to know how to get the most from a piece of cardio equipment, how to best use weights or kettlebells to achieve your goals, how to set up your own workout – now is the time to come Ask a Trainer.
An emotional curated photographic exhibit by members of the Richmond Jewish community who traveled to Israel post-October 7, 2023.
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!
Winners will be awarded a free Battle of the Paddle t-shirt!
Discover the centuries-old game of Mah Jong, taught by instructor July Levine-Maizels.
#11 ranked on the World Music Charts, Israeli-Ladino folk singer and trombonist, Nani Vazana, makes a stop at the Weinstein JCC as part of her world tour. With music documented for the Library of Congress in 2023 and having performed at both The Kennedy Center and Richmond Folk Festival in recent years, Nani is excited to be back in the Richmond metro area and performing a commemorative concert in recognition of the one-year anniversary of the October 7 attacks in Israel.
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!
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.
Spend a day enjoying the great outdoors at beautiful Camp Hilbert! Whether you want to reunite with fellow Camp Hilbert buddies or check out the camp for the first time, everyone will have fun with live entertainment, outdoor games, arts and crafts, face painting, moon bounces and canoeing and kayaking on Lake Rosalie!
A moving and colorfully cohesive curated selection of Radenovic’s distinctive paintings within the genres of abstraction, calligraphic text, and minimalist landscapes.
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!
Winners will be awarded a free Battle of the Paddle t-shirt!
In honor of National Jewish Book Month this November, we’ve curated an exceptional gathering of talented authors, all set to share their captivating stories with our vibrant community from November 4 to November 25, 2024.
Co-hosted by 5400 Club
The thrilling true story of Dr. Winthrop Bell (a.k.a. Agent A12), the earliest enemy of the Nazis and the first MI6 spy to crack Hitler’s deadliest secret code: the framework of the Final Solution. Fighting an epic intelligence war from Eastern Europe and Russia to France, Canada and finally, Washington D.C., Agent A12 was a real-life 007, waging a single-handed struggle against fascists bent on destroying the Western world.
Featuring Live performance by Desiree Roots
From the author of titles Nothing Like a Dame and A Wonderful Guy, Here’s to the Ladies is Eddie Shapiro’s latest collection of intimate, career-encompassing conversations with yet more of Broadway’s most prolific and fascinating leading women. In this fun-filled evening, Eddie Shapiro will share detailed stories and reflections of his conversations with such luminaries as Barbara Cook, Kelli O’Hara, Heather Headley, Faith Prince, and others. Local talent, including audience favorite, Desiree Roots, will perform noteworthy scenes from the musicals, highlighting both the great women AND the great men of musical theater. Together, they tell the story of what it means to be a lead on Broadway over the past fifty years.
Drop off your K-5th grader for an exciting evening filled with activities! Kids can choose between swimming or games in the gym, enjoy a delicious spaghetti dinner, and top it off with an ice cream sundae party. The night will conclude with a movie. Our trained Kids’ Place staff will be there to supervise and ensure everyone has a fantastic time.
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!
Winners will be awarded a free Battle of the Paddle t-shirt!
Co-hosted by 5400 Club
After learning that his father’s former classmate, Dr. Paul Volkman, the infamous “Pill Mill Killer,” was sentenced to four consecutive life terms for his leading role in the country’s deadly opioid epidemic, journalist Phil Eil plunged into an investigation of the sensational case. The result is his debut novel, Prescription for Pain: How A Once Promising Doctor Became the “Pill Mill Killer,” which offers an intimate exploration into the life and mindset of one of the nation’s most prolific opioid prescribers.
Co-hosted by Jewish Woman’s Club
Before soundtracking the Summer of Love as The Mamas & The Papas, musicians John Phillips, Michelle Phillips, Cass Elliot, and Denny Doherty honed their talents in groups like The Smoothies, The Journeymen, the Halifax Three, The Big 3 and The Mugwumps. In Gettin’ Kinda Itchie, local author, Richard Campbell, traces the circuitous lives of these groups and individuals from 1957 until 1965 – featuring secret marriages, hilarious hijinks and FBI investigations – as they each contributed to the sound, styles and persona that set the foundation of American folk rock.
“Richard Campbell meticulously reconstructs the puzzle of how The Mamas & The Papas were made, and he gets it exactly right.” – Michelle Phillips, Original Member, The Mamas & The Papas
Co-hosted by Temple Beth-El
In Kugels & Collards, Rachel Gordin Barnett and Lyssa Kligman Harvey explore the food history, traditions, and memories of Jews in South Carolina, building on their blog of the same title. The book explores the diversity of Jewish South Carolina, with stories and recipes contributed from families with Sephardic and Ashkenazi heritage who have been in the state for hundreds of years, from descendants of Holocaust survivors, and from more recent immigrants from Russia and Israel. Kugels & Collards is also a story of cultural assimilation and exchange and considers how local ingredients and techniques have become part of the South Carolina Jewish table.
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!
Winners will be awarded a free Battle of the Paddle t-shirt!
Stand-up comedian, former IDF soldier, and author of multiple non-fiction books, including the newly released Israel 201, Joel Chasnoff is unlike a lot of Jewish comics. Joel’s comedy is clever, clean, and positive. No stereotypes, no tired Borscht-Belt cliches. Just hip, wholesome comedy about the joys and oys! of Jewish life. Joel has performed at more than 1,500 Jewish events in ten countries, from the Melbourne Comedy Festival in Australia to Israeli late-night TV.
Join us on Sunday mornings at the JCC to train for the Run-A-Latke. Participants must be 18 years and older, but children are welcome to join the run club with the supervision of a guardian for free! This is a great way for the whole family to get active together.
Co-hosted by 5400 Club
In Israel 201, Joel and co-author Benji Lovitt pull back the curtain to show you a more comprehensive portrait of Israeli society, beyond the typical “101” basics. From Jerusalem’s cat conundrum to the Israeli Olympic team’s obsession with “barefoot sports,” this is the Israel you need to know, behind the headlines.
Continuing what began in the Fall of 2023, Voices in Peace, the Jewish community’s inclusive choir is back for another inspiring performance. Choral directors, Natan Berenshteyn and Jamie Barrack, have gathered a diverse group of singers to perform songs that promote the Jewish values of love and peace.
Kids in grades 6-8 are invited to an all-night event supervised by JCC Youth Department staff, including some Camp Hilbert and Specialty Camps Counselors. Enjoy a night packed with exciting activities such as a DJ-fueled dance party, pickup basketball, a hangout lounge with card and board games, multiplayer video games on the big screen, and more! Snacks, drinks, a midnight ice cream sundae bar, and breakfast on Sunday morning are included. Optional sleeping space is provided.
Co-hosted by 5400 Club
Israel’s Black Panthers tells the story of the young and impoverished Moroccan Israeli Jews who challenged their country’s political status quo and rebelled against the ethnic hierarchy of Israeli life in the 1970s. Inspired by the American group of the same name, the Black Panthers mounted protests and a yearslong political campaign for the rights of Mizrahim, or Jews of Middle Eastern ancestry. They managed to rattle the country’s establishment and change the course of Israel’s history through the mass mobilization of a Jewish underclass.
In honor of Earl Ferguson, of blessed memory
Winner of nine Tony Awards when it debuted in 1964, the heartwarming tale of Tevye the Dairyman and his family’s struggles in a changing Russia is a true musical theatre tradition whose themes continue to be relevant today.
Join us for this special event for the Weinstein JCC Silver Sneakers members. Celebrate the “Festival of Lights,” meet with our staff and other members, hear about our programs and enjoy a light delicious Chanukah lunch and dessert.
A bold, expressive exhibit by the students from the New Community School, created under the guidance of art instructors, Liz Claud and Aaron Web
Co-founded by African-American jazz pianist Warren Byrd, and Jewish-American jazz bassist David Chevan in 1998, The Afro-Semitic Experience is a band beyond category—performing an intricate tapestry of spiritual, world-beat, funk, jazz, cantorial, gospel, salsa, swing . . . soul-driven music. Their concerts combine an eclectic array of styles, sophisticated musicianship, good songwriting, deep grooves, and years of friendship with a simple message of Unity in the Community.
An invitational exhibit of Virginia-based artists who share their own unique views of the people and places of Virginia.
This dynamic exhibit showcases and honors the young children of the Weinstein JCC Preschool as they investigate the many languages of learning.
Michael Rapaport is an accomplished actor and comedian with a career spanning over three decades and more than 60 films. With iconic performances in Hollywood blockbusters like True Romance, Cop Land, and Beautiful Girls, as well as his memorable appearances in television hits such as Friends and Atypical, Rapaport’s versatility and charisma have captivated audiences worldwide….
A selection of works in a variety of genres by the members of the Bon Air Artists Association.
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.
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…
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.
Supervised pickleball free play in the Arenstein Gym for all abilities.
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.
Supervised pick-up basketball games in the Arenstein gym for all abilities.
Interested in becoming certified? We are now offering blended learning for the following American Red Cross courses. Contact the Aquatics office at 545-8640 for the next available class or to set-up a customized class that fits your schedule needs.
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.
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.
Available for anyone interested in taking their game to the next level. Each session is 30-minutes long and our coaches can tailor the workouts to your goals. Training sessions are available during open gym times and when our coaches are available.
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.
Monday 5AM-10PM
Tuesday 5AM-10PM
Wednesday 5AM-10PM
Thursday 5AM-10PM
Friday 5AM-6PM
Saturday 7AM-6PM
Sunday 7AM-6PM
Pool opens 30 minutes after facility opening and closes 30 minutes prior to facility closing.
Monday 5AM-10PM
Tuesday 5AM-10PM
Wednesday 5AM-10PM
Thursday 5AM-10PM
Friday 5AM-6PM
Saturday 7AM-6PM
Sunday 7AM-6PM