Sunday, June 28, 2026 | 3:00 PM

Experience a powerful evening with the Jewish Community Symphony, opening with Mussorgsky’s dramatic Night on Bald Mountain and continuing through lyrical works by Luxemburg, Dello-Joio, Delius, and Romeo and Juliet. After intermission, acclaimed pianist Cecil Lytle joins for Mozart’s majestic Piano Concerto No. 25 and Dunchuck’s spirited Grand Tarantelle.

Location: David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre

Back by popular demand, Shalomaland returns for a second season to explore San Diego’s Jewish history! Guided by Dr. Joellyn Zollman, we’ll visit key sites and uncover the city’s vibrant Jewish legacy, from pioneer Louis Rose to visionary Jonas Salk, in this four-session class.

Ohr Shalom Synagogue and Banker’s Hill
Thursday, March 19, 2026 | 10:30am-12:00pm

After visiting Temple Beth Israel in our last session, we now head to its second home—Ohr Shalom Synagogue. Along the way, we’ll explore Banker’s Hill and learn about Jewish life in downtown San Diego after World War II.

Exploring La Jolla through the eyes of Jonas Salk, Louis Kahn, and Roger Revelle
Thursday, April 16, 2026 | 10:30am-12:00pm

In our final session, we’ll spotlight three Jewish innovators who shaped San Diego—Jonas Salk, Louis Kahn, and Roger Revelle. During our visit to the Salk Institute, we’ll explore how their work transformed North County and left a lasting impact far beyond the Jewish community.

We will gather in our classroom for a quick morning circle, then off to play, explore and get messy! Enjoy gym with our PE Specialist Coach Dru, and finish off our day outside in the smaller preschool playground. Every class will incorporate music and movement, the Jewish holidays will be celebrated, and each day ends with bubbles and stamps

Wednesdays: March 18, 25, April 1, 15, 22, 29, May 6,13,20 & 27, 2026

Join us for a fun-filled, jam-packed, 45 minute class of music and movement with Jennifer Meltzer. We will explore and play with various instruments, sing, move our bodies, and even enjoy some special stories. Fridays (Shabbat Themed).

Wednesday Price (7 Weeks): $196 | $175 JCC Members
Friday Price (5 Weeks): $140 | $125 JCC Members

After 8 years of the successful and community-driven 5-Minute Play Festival, we bring you the inaugural Jewish Short Play Festival! In this event directed by Debra Wanger, a slate of incredible local San Diego actors will perform a series of plays submitted by playwrights near and far. Enjoy an evening of laughter, drama, and fun, all exploring significant Jewish themes.

Young performers will sing, dance, and act the summer away!  Campers dive into playful theatre games, learn fun theatre terms, and practice big expressions, bold body language, and confident projection.

And because it’s camp, the fun keeps rolling with swim lessons, arts & crafts, sports, and exciting field trips. The grand finale? During the fourth week of each session, campers take the spotlight in a lively showcase for family and friends—cue the applause!