04/27/2026
The Jewish Community Center of Youngstown has some exciting events lined up (and some are ones we co-host)! Which event are you most looking forward to? ✨
Get ready for this upcoming May at the J! 🌷To get more information and the links to register for each event, put the titles of each event you want information for in the comments section and then we will send them to you!
Lifeguard Recertification
🗓️May 2-3
⏰Saturday: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
⏰Sunday, 12:00-4:00 p.m.
👉Registration closes on April 25
Water Women
🗓️Saturdays, April 11-May 16
⏰11:30-12:00 p.m.
👉Registration is required
Triple Crown Swim Challenge
🗓️May 3-June 7
👉Registration is required
Caregiver Cafe
Social support group for caregivers with the opportunity to learn about various resources in the area!
🗓️May 4 & 18
⏰10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
👉Registration is required
Mother’s Day Book Vase Arrangement
🗓️May 4
⏰5:00-8:00 p.m.
👉Register by May 1
Tech Tuesdays
Learn the basics of technology at a slow pace!
🗓️May 5 & 19
⏰11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Nutrition Workshop
Registration for this workshop has passed, but stay tuned for the next workshop dates!
The Mini Artists ELC & JCare Mini Artists Show - Art Gallery
Enjoy a special art gallery exhibit featuring the work of our Early Learning Center students and JCare crew!
🗓️May 5-29
👉Reception: May 6 | 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Open Studio
🗓️Every Thursday
⏰5:00-7:00 p.m.
Lunch & Learn - Jewish Heritage Month
Celebrate Jewish Heritage Month with us as we watch a knish-making demo, enjoy homemade knishes with fresh salad, and then we’ll take home the recipe to try for ourselves!
🗓️May 12
⏰11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
👉Register by May 8
Kinship Group
A support group for kinship caregivers, providing support, education, resources, and a sense of community.
🗓️May 13 & 27
⏰11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
👉Registration is required
Jewish Film Series
We’ll be watching “Charles Grodin: Rebel with a cause.”
🗓️May 14
⏰6:00 p.m.
👉Registration is required
Little Groovers
A three-week dance class for children ages 2-5. This class allows children to explore music, movement, and build gross motor skills.
🗓️May 14, 21, and 28
⏰4:30-5:15
👉Register by May 12
Craft & Kvell
This month, we’ll be creating a no-sew quilted star, learning the Japanese art of kinusaiga and creating a textured design!
🗓️May 15
⏰11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
👉Register by May 13
Support Through Expressive Arts
Join this free expressive arts workshop that deals with mental health, wellness, and healing.
🗓️May 18
⏰6:00-7:30 p.m.
👉Registration is required
Susan Kanterman Book Club
This month we’re picking our own books–but they must have a Jewish theme or author, in honor of Jewish American Heritage Month!
🗓️May 18
⏰Dinner - 5:30 p.m. | Discussion - 6:00 p.m.
👉Register at least 24 hours in advance by emailing Barb at bwilson@jewishyoungstown.org
✡️ Sweet Hebrew - Jerusalem Day
Join us as we will be building the walls of Jerusalem with the most delicious materials!
🗓️May 20
⏰11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Grief Group
Learn about the stages of grief, healthy coping mechanisms, and more!
🗓️May 20
⏰11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
👉Registration is required
Women in History: Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Enjoy a light lunch and a performance all about the life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg!
🗓️May 20
⏰12:00-2:00 p.m.
👉Registration is required
Lunch Bunch
Lunch and learn program for older adults where an educational aging wellness topic will be presented, along with a delicious free meal!
🗓️May 21
⏰11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
👉Register by May 14
Thrive with First Light
Join our sponsor First Light Home Care for a fun day of wellness and community!
🗓️May 26
⏰1:00-2:30 p.m.
👉Registration is required
J Newman Levy Speaker Series: Women in History: Dorothy Fuldheim
🗓️May 27
⏰5:30-7:30 p.m.
👉Registration due by May 21, but will not be taken over the holiday weekend of Shavuot & Memorial Day
Veteran’s Breakfast Club: The History and Meaning of Memorial Day
🗓️May 27
⏰11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
👉Register by May 25 by emailing either bwilson@jewishyoungstown.org or JoAnn@veteransbreakfastclub.org
Lifeguard Training
🗓️May 29-31
⏰Friday, 5:00-7:30 p.m. | Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
👉Registration closes on May 22
Movie Night at Logan: Heroes on the High Seas
Relax in the pool and enjoy a movie on the big screen, crafts, and kid-friendly activities.
🗓️May 30
⏰Activities begin at 6:00 p.m. | Movie starts at 8:30 p.m.
Israeli Spirit Night
🗓️May 31
⏰5:00 p.m.
👉Registration is required
