Jewish Community Center

About

The Schenectady JCC offers memberships to everyone in the community. State of the Art Fitness Center Indoor Heated Pool and Spa Sauna and Steam Rooms Basketball Courts Group Fitness and Aquatic Classes and more!www.schenectadyjcc.org

Story

Originally founded in 1921 as a merger of the Young Men's and Young Women's Hebrew Association, the newly formed “Jewish Community Center” was located on the corner of Germania Avenue and Albany Street in downtown Schenectady. In 1965, the JCC moved to its current location on Balltown Road in Niskayuna. In 1987, the William and Estelle Golub Family Park was opened; which included an Olympic-size outdoor pool, playground, basketball court, amphitheater, snack bar, locker and shower rooms and tennis courts. Mark Weintraub became the Executive Director in 2009, succeeding Alex Hallenstein, previous Director for 33 years.

Mission

Our Mission is to build a vibrant, welcoming, and inclusive community that embraces our Jewish values, culture, identity and connections to Israel, engages the local community, and enhances the body, mind, and spirit of our members.

Products

Childcare (6 weeks-8th graders), Summer Camp (3 yrs old-rising 9th graders), Fitness Center, Indoor & Outdoor Pools, Gymnasium, Adult Education Classes (Non Academic), Jewish Cultural Activities