Experience the Jewish Community Symphony in Cinematic & Classical, a thrilling journey from Vaughan Williams’ lively Overture to The Wasps to Tchaikovsky’s enchanting Sleeping Beauty Suite. Clarinetist Robert Zelickman dazzles in Weber’s Concertino, followed by John Williams’ heartfelt Viktor’s Tale and Khachaturian’s exhilarating Gayane Dances.

Young performers will sing, dance, and act the summer away! Campers will play theatre games, learn theatre terms, and focus on facial expression, body language, and projection. They will also participate in swim lessons, arts & crafts, sports, and field trips. The fourth week of each session campers will culminate and present a showcase for family and friends.

This three-part class will explore the history of Jewish food from biblical times through modern day. In examining the diverse Jewish food culture, you will get the opportunity to appreciate the deep-rooted traditions of Ashkenazi, Sephardi, and Mizrachi cooking while weaving together the beautiful tapestry of Jewish peoplehood. Each session will include a tasting component and/or a cooking demonstration.

Rehearsal Room

La Burra Arisca is doing a live recording of one of their famous lists! Observations, reflections and lots of laughter. They will discuss the things they’ve learned over the years. All this with reflections, truths and laughs.
Proceeds will go to Israel Emergency Fund and its work with women who are victims and survivors of sexual violence in Sha'ar HaNegev.
*This event is in Spanish

The Tucson J is thrilled to be the host site for the 2025 JCC Maccabi Games ® — the world’s largest in-person Jewish youth sporting event. Returning to the Old Pueblo for the first time in 25 years, the Olympic-style sports competition will include home hospitality, community service projects, cultural programs, and celebratory activities designed to foster Jewish pride! 

Sports List: 
Baseball, Basketball, Flag Football, Soccer, Volleyball, 3x3 Basketball, Dance, Golf, Swimming, Star Reporter, Tennis.

JCC Maccabi Access invites Jewish athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities to fully participate in the excitement of the games. With personalized one-on-one support, this program ensures that every athlete’s needs are accommodated, creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Access athletes can engage in both unified and specialized activities, build athletic skills, and take part in meaningful competitions. This program allows teens with disabilities to join thousands of Jewish peers from around the world in celebrating the spirit of the Games.

In Camp Gesher, your child will enjoy a variety of summer activities as they develop existing skills and acquire new ones. On the first day, Gesher campers choose their own chugim (electives) based on their personal interests and grades. Weekly themes and field trips provide a framework for this spirited camp. On Fridays, campers enjoy story time in the Astor Judaic Library. Each session, campers participate in a late-night activity that includes sports, games, dinner, and a movie.

Session 1 Chugim

Grades K–1: Kickball, Soccer, Art
Grades 2–3: Volleyball, Art

Session 2 Chugim

Grades K–1: T-Ball, Crafts, Music & Movement
Grades 2–3: Soccer, Art

Does your camper have a passion for performing, dancing, or working behind the scenes? Camp Jaycee & JCompany is offering an exciting and dynamic experience where campers can choose from a variety of electives including Comedy, Dance, Technical Theatre, and Acting.
Campers will choose one of their focused discipline for the 2-week session.

• DANCE: Help develop choreography in the art of musical theater as well as perform the dances in the final production.
• COMEDY: Learn the art of comedic timing, improvisation and perform in the final production.
• TECHNICAL THEATER: Discover the behind-the-scenes magic of costuming, lighting and set creation. All designs that will be featured in the final production.
• ACTING: Learn various acting styles and techniques and then perform in the final production.

Each day includes a mix of specialized Intensive workshops, traditional camp activities like swimming, arts & crafts, and music, and plenty of opportunities to build skills, creativity, and confidence.

The session culminates in an exciting collaborative final performance on June 26, where family and friends can enjoy the hard work, creativity, and talent of our campers as they come together to put on an unforgettable show!

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.

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.