Jewish community center

Hebrew cultural hub

A Jewish community center is a facility serving as a social, recreational, and cultural hub for Jewish communities.

Most offer fitness facilities, swimming pools, youth programs, and cultural events.

Despite the name, membership is typically open to people of all backgrounds.

Often abbreviated JCC: The kids have swim lessons at the JCC.

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