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Mandel Jewish Community Center

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Mandel Jewish Community Center

Overview

  • The Mandel Jewish Community Center (Mandel JCC or ‘The J’) is a vibrant, multifaceted community wellness and family center designed as a hub for physical fitness, youth programs, camps, arts, and Jewish cultural activities. While not a dedicated sauna facility, it emphasizes holistic wellness through aquatics, group fitness, strength training, and family-oriented recreation in a welcoming environment open to all regardless of race, religion, identity, or location.
  • The overall atmosphere is inclusive, energetic, and community-driven, fostering lifelong connections across generations. With a 75-year history, it serves as a ‘community by design’ where members engage in self-care, social activities, and personal growth, highlighted by 36,000 annual wellness visits, scholarships totaling $279,000, and events like film and book festivals attracting thousands.

Features & Amenities

  • Aquatics Center: Indoor pool for swimming lessons, team prep, U.S. Masters Swimming, lifeguard certification, pool parties, and family swim activities.
  • Fitness Facilities: Group Fitness (GF) Studio, Rzepka Yoga Studio, Cycle Studio, Gymnasium/Courts, weight training areas with free weights, kettlebells, TRX, BOSU, and more.
  • Multi-Purpose Spaces: Studios for yoga, Pilates, dance (including Israeli Dance), arts workshops (e.g., resin art, watercolors), and early childhood play areas.
  • Additional Amenities: Lockers, gymnasium for sports like basketball, pickleball courts (implied via programs), mats/bikes/balls for open gym, and event spaces for camps and socials.
  • Wellness Support: Personal training orientations, chair yoga for limited mobility, Prime Time classes for seniors, and mind-body studios emphasizing meditation and Tai Chi.

Services

  • Fitness & Group Exercise: Extensive schedule including Yoga (Slow Flow, Power Vinyasa, Chair), Strength (Pure Strength, Women on Weights, Kettlebell), Cardio (Cycle, HIIT, Kickboxing, Zumba, WERQ), Functional Training (women-only), Pilates, Barre, TRX, Pickleball, and Tai Chi. Classes for all levels, ages 13+, with modifications.
  • Aquatics Programs: Swim Team Prep, Lifeguard Certification (with reimbursement for J employees), U.S. Masters Swimming, pool parties.
  • Youth & Family Programs: J-Kids After School Care, Vacation Camps, Gym Play, Night Outs (e.g., Glow Party), Early Childhood (Infant/Toddler/Threes/Pre-K), K-12 activities, Youth/Teen Fitness.
  • Camps: Day camps (J-Day Camps, Anisfeld, Performing Arts), Overnight Camp Wise in Chardon, OH (grades 2-12, sessions like Chalutzim, Rishon Aleph, Week of Wise), MLK Pool Party.
  • Specialized Offerings: Women’s programs, Maccabi Games interest, Resin Art Workshops, Israeli Dance, PrimeTime Wellness Club, Jewish Life events.
  • Membership & Community: Promotions for memberships, tours, scholarships for camps/memberships, cultural events (Cleveland Jewish FilmFest, Book Festival).

Pricing

  • Limited details available; most programs require registration via site (e.g., mandeljcc.my.site.com).
  • Registration Fees: $150 non-refundable for Early Childhood/J-Day Camps; deposits $1,000 for full-day programs.
  • Withdrawal Penalties: $500-$1,500 for early withdrawal (half/full day), plus non-refundable fees.
  • Fee-Based Classes: Marked with $$ (e.g., Women’s Functional Training, Israeli Dance); advanced registration required.
  • Scholarships: $279,000 provided annually for campers and members.
  • Free Events: Some like Camp Wise MLK Pool Party (registration required); member rates for Frequent Family memberships.
  • Payment Plans: Monthly via credit card/EFT; $25 NSF fee; late pickup $1/minute.

Location & Hours

  • Location: Primary facility in Beachwood/Cleveland area, Ohio (exact address not specified in content); Camp Wise in Chardon, Ohio. Gymnasium and indoor pool referenced as ‘The J’s’ facilities.
  • Operating Hours: Vary by program/class:
    • Group Exercise: Early mornings (6 AM) to evenings (7 PM), Mon-Sun.
    • Early Childhood: Full day 7:30 AM-5:15 PM; Half days 8:30 AM-12:30/2 PM.
    • Camps/After School: School-year aligned, summer sessions (e.g., June-Aug 2026).
    • Specific classes/events listed with dates (e.g., Dec 2025-Jan 2026).

Notes

  • What Makes This Special: Intergenerational focus with programs from prenatal/Pre-K to adults/seniors, blending fitness, Jewish culture, and community building. Stands out for inclusivity (open to all), overnight camps emphasizing acceptance/self-discovery, women-only empowerment classes, and certification/reimbursement perks (e.g., lifeguard). Supports community thriving via scholarships, 1,200 kids in summer camps, 4,500 festival attendees. No traditional sauna, but excels in aquatics and mind-body wellness for relaxation/recovery. Emphasis on safety (e.g., arrive on time, no valuables), kosher options, and family memories across 75 year…

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AMENITIES

COED

MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED

YES

VISIT

HOURS

MONDAY5:30 AM - 9:00 PM
TUESDAY5:30 AM - 9:00 PM
WEDNESDAY5:30 AM - 9:00 PM
THURSDAY5:30 AM - 9:00 PM
FRIDAY5:30 AM - 6:00 PM
SATURDAY7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
SUNDAY7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

ADDRESS

26001 S WOODLAND RD, BEACHWOOD, OH 44122

PHONE

(216) 831-0700

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