Nov
20
7:00 PM19:00
Nov
23
2:30 PM14:30
J-Rays Year Round Swim Fall Session
Program Description: Join Coach Lori for conditioning and stroke instruction to stay in shape. Year round swim is open to both J-Rays swimmers and the general community.
Where: Optimist Park Pool, 5900 Whittier Dr, Raleigh, NC 27609
When: Sundays, October 19-November 23
Cost: JCC Members–$130 / General Community–$165
Nov
30
10:00 AM10:00
Dayenu and PJ Library: Climate Action for Young Families with Children
Program Description: Families with children ages 3 through pre-teens are invited to a joyful gathering focused on caring for our planet through engaging and meaningful activities. Explore our community "Free Swap" where you can donate or exchange gently used toys, games, clothes, and more. Enjoy eco-themed crafts, storytime featuring PJ Library books, and tasty snacks. Together, we'll empower kids and adults alike with simple, practical ways to protect the environment.
Where: Kiwanis Park, 2525 Noble Road, Raleigh, NC 27608
When: Sunday, November 30 from 10-11:30am
For more information: stefanie.shapiro@shalomraleigh.org
Click here to register.
Nov
30
4:00 PM16:00
Young Adult FriendsGIVING
Program Description: We are hosting a young adult FriendsGIVING potluck!
The goals are to build community and friendship during the holiday time, while also giving back to the community through service and philanthropy. Let’s celebrate friendship, gratitude, and community while helping our neighbors who are feeling the impact of reduced SNAP benefits.
This will be a dairy/vegetarian potluck (no meat or fish, please!) filled with comfort food, connection, and purpose.
When: Sunday, November 30 at 4pm
Where: David R. Kahn Community Campus
Cost: If you plan to come, please bring a dish to share and one (or more!) of the following:
A financial donation ($18 suggested) for the JFS Food Pantry
A grocery store gift card (to be distributed to those in need)
10–15 canned or boxed goods (cereal, mashed potatoes, rice, soups, oatmeal, canned fruit, and tuna are preferred)
A donation link will be posted soon. All contributions will support JFS and the JFS Food Pantry. Extra donations are always appreciated. Every can, card, and dollar counts toward feeding local families in need.
For more information: tamara.zishuk@shalomraleigh.org
Click here to register.
Dec
1
10:00 AM10:00
Hadassah Gift Wrap Begins
Gift wrap with Hadassah of the Triangle at Crabtree Valley Mall! Shifts are available from December 1-24.
Click here for more information.
Dec
7
5:00 PM17:00
Chanukah with the Canes
Come celebrate Chanukah a little early with the Carolina Hurricanes as they play the San Jose Sharks on Sunday, December 7th @ 5:00 PM!
Each ticket purchased includes a Light Up Canes Chanukah Beanie!
Click here to purchase tickets!
Dec
8
12:30 PM12:30
JCC Book Club: "The Lovely One" by Ketanji Brown Jackson
Program Description: The Lovely One by Ketanji Brown Jackson
Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court, chronicles her life and her extraordinary path in her inspiring, intimate memoir. Justice Jackson invites readers into her life, tracing her family's ascent from segregation to her confirmation as a Supreme Court Justice, within the span of one generation.
12:30pm-Bring your non-meat lunch. Drinks & dessert are provided
1:00pm-Book discussion
When: Monday, December 8 at 12:30pm
Where: David R. Kahn Community Campus
Cost: JCC Members only
For assistance registering: registrar@shalomraleigh.org
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Dec
10
12:30 PM12:30
JCC Speaker Lunch: “The Indian-Jewish Heritage and Identity”
Program Description: “The Indian-Jewish Heritage and Identity” with Tom Eyal Rizman, Israeli Community Emissary
Indian Jewry has a long and rich history, from their ancient communities of Mumbai, Cochin, and Kolkata to the immigration of Indian Jews to Israel and the unique ways they have preserved and reshaped their Indian traditions there. Blending history with his personal life, Tom offers a look into growing up as an Indian-Israeli and carrying that heritage into the wider Jewish world. His presentation includes cultural anecdotes, family stories, and reflections on belonging, identity, and pride within the global Jewish mosaic.
Hailing from Be’er Sheva, Israel, Tom Eyal Rizman is part of a proud Indian-Jewish family with roots in Mumbai and Karachi. His grandparents immigrated to Israel in the 1950’s joining the vibrant Indian-Jewish community in the south of Israel. Through his work, Tom seeks to strengthen cultural bridges between Israelis and American Jews, sharing stories, traditions, and diverse expressions of Israeli and Indian identity. Tom serves as the shaliach (Israeli Community Emissary) at Jewish for Good in Durham.
12:30 box lunches
1:00 program
Where: David R. Kahn Community Campus
When: Wednesday, December 10 from 12:30-2:15pm
Cost: JCC Members Free, General Community $18
For assistance registering: registrar@shalomraleigh.org
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Dec
11
12:30 PM12:30
Men's Lunch
Program Description: Come meet with other men in the community and enjoy a great lunch! This month we are having a Hanukkah celebration!
Where: David R. Kahn Community Campus
When: Thursday, December 11 from 12:30-1:30pm
Cost: JCC Members Free, General Community $18
For more information: leslie.needham@shalomraleigh.org
Click here to register.
Dec
16
12:00 PM12:00
Ladies Who Lunch
Program Description: Join the Ladies Who Lunch for a Hanukkah Celebration!
Where: David R. Kahn Community Campus
When: Tuesday, December 16 from 12-2pm
Cost: JCC Members Free, General Community $18
For more information: leslie.needham@shalomraleigh.org
Click here to register.
Dec
17
6:30 PM18:30
2025 Dreidel Exchange
Program Description: Join the annual Community Dreidel Exchange, hosted this year by Temple Beth Or. Bring a gift-wrapped, decorative dreidel valued at no more than $36.00 to exchange. Refreshments will be provided.
Where: Temple Beth Or, 5315 Creedmoor Road, Raleigh, NC 27612
When: Wednesday, December 17 from 6:30-8:30pm
For more information: leslie.needham@shalomraleigh.org
Click here to register.
Dec
18
7:00 PM19:00
NCMA Jewish Film Series: "Bad Shabbos"
Program Description: David and his fiancée Meg are about to have their parents meet for the first time over a Shabbat dinner on New York’s Upper West Side when an accidental death (or murder?) gets in the way. With Meg’s Catholic parents due any moment, this family dinner soon spirals into a hilarious disaster.
Stay after the film for a talkback with Bad Shabbos screenwriter Zack Weiner.
This screening is a part of the Jewish Film Series at the North Carolina Museum of Art.
Where: North Carolina Museum of Art, East Building, SECU Auditorium, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27607
When: Thursday, December 18 from 7-8pm
For more information: help@ncartmuseum.org
Click here to register.
Dec
21
10:00 AM10:00
PJ Library Hanukkah Party
Program Description: Celebrate the Festival of Lights with PJ Library! Join us for a warm and joyful Hanukkah party designed especially for young children and their families. Enjoy classic Hanukkah treats like latkes and sufganiyot, get creative with holiday crafts and hands-on activities, and gather for a cozy PJ Library story time that brings the Hanukkah magic to life. This is the perfect way to celebrate the season, meet other PJ Library families, and create lasting memories together. Everyone is welcome–bring your holiday spirit and get ready to shine!
Where: David R. Kahn Community Campus
When: Sunday, December 21 from 10-11:30am
For more information: stefanie.shapiro@shalomraleigh.org
Click here to register.
Jan
2
9:00 AM09:00
School's Out, J's In Teacher Workday Camp
Program Description: When school’s out, the fun begins at the JCC! Our year round camps feature activities at the JCC with special guests as well as sports, Judaic arts and crafts, boating, nature walks, archery and much more! For children in Kindergarten through 5th grade.
Where: David R. Kahn Community Campus
When: Friday, January 2 from 9am-5:30pm
Cost: JCC Members–$65 per day, General Community–$80 per day
Click here to register.
Jan
5
12:30 PM12:30
Jan
14
12:30 PM12:30
JCC Speaker Lunch: "Labzik: Tales of a Yiddish, Communist Dog"
Program Description: "Labzik: Tales of a Yiddish, Communist Dog" with Jorie Slodki
In the Great Depression, a man steps off the subway at a Bronx station and finds a dog--cold and lonely, a note pinned to his collar, "This is Labzik. Please, take him home." This is the opening of Labzik: Tales of a Clever Pup, a 1935 Yiddish-language storybook for children by communist author Chaver Paver. As Labzik and his new family do what they can to help their neighbors, they must confront big issues that remain relevant 90 years later, including police violence, food insecurity, and racism. The story of Labzik, a revolutionary puppy, and his political ideals have found relevance and new popularity in today's times.
Yiddishist Jorie Slodki, promotes Yiddish language and culture at Jewish organizations throughout the Triangle, giving lectures on the history of Yiddish and Yiddish theater, and is the founder of "The Alright-niks," a Yiddish conversation group in the Triangle. Jorie earned her BA at Indiana University, where she had a minor in Yiddish. She is the Content Manager of the Jewish Federation of Greater Raleigh and lives in Raleigh with her husband and her dog that she named after Labzik.
12:30 box lunches
1:00 program
Where: David R. Kahn Community Campus
When: Wednesday, January 14 from 12:30-2:15pm
Cost: JCC Members Free, General Community $18
For assistance registering: registrar@shalomraleigh.org
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Jan
15
7:00 PM19:00
NCMA Jewish Film Series: "Art Spiegelman: Disaster Is My Muse"
Program Description: Art Spiegelman: Disaster Is My Muse provides intimate access to the man and mind who revolutionized the art form of comics. Spiegelman proves an eloquent guide through his provocative work, along with contemporaries and younger cartoonists inspired by Spiegelman’s unflinching confrontation with personally traumatic themes.
Stay after the film for a talkback with directors Molly Bernstein and Philip Dolin.
This screening is a part of the Jewish Film Series at the North Carolina Museum of Art.
Where: North Carolina Museum of Art, East Building, SECU Auditorium, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27607
When: Thursday, January 15 from 7-8pm
For more information: help@ncartmuseum.org
Click here to register.
Jan
26
9:00 AM09:00
School's Out, J's In Teacher Workday Camp
Program Description: When school’s out, the fun begins at the JCC! Our year round camps feature activities at the JCC with special guests as well as sports, Judaic arts and crafts, boating, nature walks, archery and much more! For children in Kindergarten through 5th grade.
Where: David R. Kahn Community Campus
When: Monday, January 26 from 9am-5:30pm
Cost: JCC Members–$65 per day, General Community–$80 per day
Click here to register.
Jan
29
7:00 PM19:00
Feb
2
12:30 PM12:30
Feb
12
7:00 PM19:00
NCMA Jewish Film Series: "Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire"
Program Description: This doc is an intimate and unprecedented look into the life and legacy of Elie Wiesel, one of the most profound voices of our time. With exclusive access to Wiesel’s family and personal archives, the film’s creators delve into the passions, struggles, and enduring impact of a man who became a powerful voice for human rights.
A talkback with filmmaker Oren Rudavsky takes place after the screening.
This screening is a part of the Jewish Film Series at the North Carolina Museum of Art.
Where: North Carolina Museum of Art, East Building, SECU Auditorium, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27607
When: Thursday, February 12 from 7-8pm
For more information: help@ncartmuseum.org
Click here to register.
Feb
16
9:00 AM09:00
School's Out, J's In Teacher Workday Camp
Program Description: When school’s out, the fun begins at the JCC! Our year round camps feature activities at the JCC with special guests as well as sports, Judaic arts and crafts, boating, nature walks, archery and much more! For children in Kindergarten through 5th grade.
Where: David R. Kahn Community Campus
When: Monday, February 16 from 9am-5:30pm
Cost: JCC Members–$65 per day, General Community–$80 per day
Click here to register.
Feb
21
7:00 PM19:00
Mar
2
12:30 PM12:30
Mar
3
9:00 AM09:00
School's Out, J's In Teacher Workday Camp
Program Description: When school’s out, the fun begins at the JCC! Our year round camps feature activities at the JCC with special guests as well as sports, Judaic arts and crafts, boating, nature walks, archery and much more! For children in Kindergarten through 5th grade.
Where: David R. Kahn Community Campus
When: Tuesday, March 3 from 9am-5:30pm
Cost: JCC Members–$65 per day, General Community–$80 per day
Click here to register.
Mar
20
9:00 AM09:00
School's Out, J's In Teacher Workday Camp
Program Description: When school’s out, the fun begins at the JCC! Our year round camps feature activities at the JCC with special guests as well as sports, Judaic arts and crafts, boating, nature walks, archery and much more! For children in Kindergarten through 5th grade.
Where: David R. Kahn Community Campus
When: Friday, March 20 from 9am-5:30pm
Cost: JCC Members–$65 per day, General Community–$80 per day
Click here to register.
Apr
13
12:30 PM12:30
May
4
12:30 PM12:30
Jun
1
12:30 PM12:30
Nov
18
12:00 PM12:00
Ladies Who Lunch
Program Description: Come join the Ladies Who Lunch for some wonderful food and amazing conversations! This is a great way to meet new people and make a new friend. Our lunch for this month will be at Seasons 52
Where: Seasons 52, 4325 Glenwood Ave., Suite 2100, Raleigh, NC 27612
When: Tuesday, November 18 from 12-2pm
For more information: leslie.needham@shalomraleigh.org
Click here to register.
Nov
16
2:30 PM14:30
J-Rays Year Round Swim Fall Session
Program Description: Join Coach Lori for conditioning and stroke instruction to stay in shape. Year round swim is open to both J-Rays swimmers and the general community.
Where: Optimist Park Pool, 5900 Whittier Dr, Raleigh, NC 27609
When: Sundays, October 19-November 23
Cost: JCC Members–$130 / General Community–$165
Nov
16
9:30 AM09:30
Ladies Who Hike
Program Description: Join us for a hike on Loblolly Trail at Umstead State Park. The trail is 6.2 miles, out and back, and is mostly gentle and accessible.
Where: Umstead State Park, Reedy Creek Entrance, 2100 N. Harrison Ave., Cary, NC 27513
When: Sunday, November 16 from 9:30-11:30am
For more information: leslie.needham@shalomraleigh.org
Click here to register.
Nov
13
12:30 PM12:30
Men's Lunch
Program Description: Come meet with other men in the community and enjoy a great lunch! Our special guest this month is Rabbi Eric Solomon.
Where: David R. Kahn Community Campus
When: Thursday, November 13 from 12:30-1:30pm
Cost: JCC Members Free, General Community $18
For more information: leslie.needham@shalomraleigh.org
Click here to register.
Nov
13
9:30 AM09:30
Intermediate Tai Chi
Program Description: Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention
Originating as a martial art in ancient China, Tai Chi is one of the most effective exercises for health of mind and body. Although an art with great depth of knowledge and skill, it can be easy to learn, and participants will soon notice its health benefits. For many, it continues as a lifetime journey.
Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention is based on the Sun style of Tai Chi. This is the newest of the tai chi styles. It is symmetrical and is performed in a standing position which may be modified to a seated position. The form has fluid movements, integrating mind and body.
In the continuing class, we will refine the beginner form and add on as we learn Part 2 of the beginner form, bringing the movements to 41. We will also be learning the traditional Sun style form of 73 movements. Depending on class interest, we may explore the Yang style 24 movement form.
Benefits to practicing Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention
Relieves pain and decreases stiffness
Improves balance and reduces falls
Builds muscular strength and stamina
Improves ability to perform daily tasks
Improves concentration and memory
When: Thursdays from 9:30-10:15am
Nov 13 & 20
Dec 4, 11 & 18
Where: David R. Kahn Community Campus
Instructor: Sharon Mills has experience as a physical therapist and as an exercise instructor. She is certified by the Tai Chi for Health Institute to teach Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention. Sharon has been teaching Tai Chi in Raleigh for 10 years.
Clothing: Please wear loose, comfortable clothes and shoes that are suitable for exercise.
Cost: JCC Members $47, General Community $62.50
Registration includes all 5 sessions. Prior registration is required, walk-ins will not be able to be accommodated.
Click here to register.
Nov
12
12:30 PM12:30
JCC Speaker Lunch: "The Most Mysterious Woman of Modern Israeli History"
Program Description: "The Most Mysterious Woman of Modern Israeli History,” Prof. Motti Inbari, Dept of Religious Studies, UNC Pembroke
Ruth Blau (1920-2000) turned Israeli society on its ear -- her part in kidnapping and smuggling a child in a conflict between Israeli ultra-Orthodox and secular Jews, hunted by the Mossad, her scandalous marriage to the head of an anti-Zionist ultra-Orthodox sect, and her shocking meetings with PLO's Yasser Arafat and with Iran's Ayatollah Khomeini... And that's just for starters. Drawing on archival material and interviews Prof Inbari portrays a complex mysterious woman on a remarkable and scandalous journey that influenced modern history.
Dr. Motti Inbari is a professor of Religion at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. His teaching and research focus on Jewish history, thought, and culture, with expertise in Jewish politics and ethics, gender and sexuality and Jewish-Christian relations. He is the author of seven books, among them, Ruth Blau: A Life of Paradox and Purpose. His latest book, published in 2024, is Christian Zionism in the Twenty-First Century.
12:30 box lunches
1:00 program
Where: David R. Kahn Community Campus
When: Wednesday, November 12 from 12:30-2:15pm
Cost: JCC Members Free, General Community $18
For assistance registering: registrar@shalomraleigh.org
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Nov
12
12:00 PM12:00
RJMs Meet to Eat
Program Description: You've talked with them on Facebook, now join with other Raleigh Jewish Moms for lunch! Meet new moms or hang out with ones you already know.
Please note that you are responsible for paying for your own lunch.
Where: The Pickled Onion, Lafayette Village, 8450 Honeycutt Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615
When: Wednesday, November 12 from 12-2pm
For more information: leslie.needham@shalomraleigh.org
Click here to register.
Nov
11
9:00 AM09:00
School's Out, J's In Teacher Workday Camp
Program Description: When school’s out, the fun begins at the JCC! Our year round camps feature activities at the JCC with special guests as well as sports, Judaic arts and crafts, boating, nature walks, archery and much more! For children in Kindergarten through 5th grade.
Where: David R. Kahn Community Campus
When: Tuesday, November 11 from 9am-5:30pm
Cost: JCC Members–$65 per day, General Community–$80 per day
Click here to register.
Nov
9
2:30 PM14:30
J-Rays Year Round Swim Fall Session
Program Description: Join Coach Lori for conditioning and stroke instruction to stay in shape. Year round swim is open to both J-Rays swimmers and the general community.
Where: Optimist Park Pool, 5900 Whittier Dr, Raleigh, NC 27609
When: Sundays, Sundays, October 19-November 23
Cost: JCC Members–$130 / General Community–$165
Nov
4
12:00 PM12:00
Western Wake Speaker Lunch: "Name That Tune!"
Program Description: Put on your musical thinking caps! The Jewish Federation of Greater Raleigh and the Western Wake Speaker Lunch Series is ready to shake things up. Come enjoy lunch and a toe-tapping and enjoyable "Name That Tune" game. You’ll find yourself breaking all the rules by yelling out the answers, like a kid in school!
Mike Stevens will entertain and challenge us with several dozen show tunes, old popular songs, patriotic songs, campfire songs, and Jewish songs, and our task will be to identify each song. The phrase that Mike plays from each song will not include the name of the song, and, for some of the songs, the title of the song is not even included in the lyrics.
When: Tuesday, November 4 from 12-2pm
Where: Beth Shalom, 5713 Yates Mill Pond Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
Cost: JCC Members $10, General Community $18
For more information contact: gena.brown@shalomraleigh.org
Click here to register.
Nov
4
9:00 AM09:00
School's Out, J's In Teacher Workday Camp
Program Description: When school’s out, the fun begins at the JCC! Our year round camps feature activities at the JCC with special guests as well as sports, Judaic arts and crafts, boating, nature walks, archery and much more! For children in Kindergarten through 5th grade.
Where: David R. Kahn Community Campus
When: Tuesday, November 4 from 9am-5:30pm
Cost: JCC Members–$65 per day, General Community–$80 per day
Click here to register.
Nov
3
5:30 PM17:30
UNC Center for Jewish Studies: "The Nightingale of Iran"
It was a golden age for Jews in Iran. In the 1950s, a religious Jew – Younes Dardashti – became a national celebrity, singing at the Shah’s palace and on the radio. In the 1960s, his son Farid became a teen idol on TV. They were beloved by Iranian Muslims. But at the height of their fame, they left the country. It was always a mystery to Danielle and Galeet Dardashti – Why did their family leave Iran? Now, in this moving LIVE show based on their chart-topping podcast, the sisters reveal painful secrets unspoken for generations. The Nightingale of Iran is a story that will resonate with outsiders everywhere.
Danielle Dardashti is an Emmy award-winning documentary writer/producer, a former on-air TV news reporter, and a storySLAM champion who has been featured on NPR’s Moth Radio Hour. She is the co-author of the Jewish Family Fun Book (Jewish Lights) and co-founder/Creative Director of live storytelling show Storyboom. She leads corporate storytelling workshops all over the world.
Dr. Galeet Dardashti is a vocalist, composer, and anthropologist of Middle Eastern Jewish culture. In her new award-winning release, Monajat, she sings and composes around remixed samples of her famed Iranian grandfather with an acclaimed ensemble of musicians. She has held Assistant Professor positions at JTS and NYU and was a Fellow at University of Pennsylvania’s Katz Center.
Kalimian Lecture in Sephardic Judaism
Monday, November 3, 5:30pm, location TBA
Co-sponsored by the Center for Middle East and Islamic Studies
Free and open to the public, no reservations required.
Nov
3
12:30 PM12:30
JCC Book Club: "The Postcard" by Anne Berest
Program Description: Anne Berest’s The Postcard is among the most acclaimed and beloved French novels of recent years. It is at once a gripping investigation into family trauma, a poignant tale of mothers and daughters, and a vivid portrait of twentieth-century Parisian intellectual and artistic life.
January, 2003. Together with the usual holiday cards, an anonymous postcard is delivered to the Berest family home. On the front, a photo of the Opéra Garnier in Paris. On the back, the names of Anne Berest’s maternal great-grandparents, Ephraïm and Emma, and their children, Noémie and Jacques—all killed at Auschwitz.
Years after the postcard is delivered, the heroine of this novel is moved to discover who sent it and why. What emerges is a moving saga of a family devastated by the travails of the twentieth century and partly restored through the power of storytelling.
12:30pm-Bring your non-meat lunch. Drinks & dessert are provided
1:00pm-Book discussion
When: Monday, November 3 at 12:30pm
Where: David R. Kahn Community Campus
Cost: JCC Members only
For assistance registering: registrar@shalomraleigh.org
Click here to register.
Nov
2
2:30 PM14:30
J-Rays Year Round Swim Fall Session
Program Description: Join Coach Lori for conditioning and stroke instruction to stay in shape. Year round swim is open to both J-Rays swimmers and the general community.
Where: Optimist Park Pool, 5900 Whittier Dr, Raleigh, NC 27609
When: Sundays, October 19-November 23
Cost: JCC Members–$130 / General Community–$165
Oct
28
8:00 PM20:00
The Bullying Solution: An Effective Kindness-Based Method for Home and School
Program Description: You can’t protect your child from every social struggle, but you can equip them to handle challenges with confidence.
In this virtual workshop, nationally certified school psychologist Izzy Kalman will share a fresh, psychology-informed approach that goes beyond traditional anti-bullying strategies. Parents and educators will learn how to help children stop seeing themselves as victims. They will learn how to build frustration tolerance, and navigate conflict with resilience, empowering them to respond with, kindness, and confidence.
Where: Virtual
When: Tuesday, October 28 from 8-9:30pm
Speaker Information: Izzy Kalman, MS, NCSP, is a school psychologist, educator, and founder of Bullies to Buddies, Inc. A pioneer in emotional resilience and conflict resolution, he has trained over 50,000 educators and clinicians worldwide. His work has been featured in The New York Times, Good Morning America, and Psychology Today.
Use promo code NC18 to register for free!
This program is available to the Greater Raleigh Jewish Community at no cost, thanks to the Lisa and Steven Feierstein Charitable Foundation.
Click here to register.
Oct
26
2:30 PM14:30
J-Rays Year Round Swim Fall Session
Program Description: Join Coach Lori for conditioning and stroke instruction to stay in shape. Year round swim is open to both J-Rays swimmers and the general community.
Where: Optimist Park Pool, 5900 Whittier Dr, Raleigh, NC 27609
When: Sundays, Sundays, October 19-November 23
Cost: JCC Members–$130 / General Community–$165
Oct
23
12:30 PM12:30
Men's Lunch
Program Description: Come meet with other men in the community and enjoy a great lunch! Our special guest this month is Barbara Freedman, who will speak about the history of Raleigh.
Where: David R. Kahn Community Campus
When: Thursday, October 23 from 12:30-1:30pm
Cost: JCC Members Free, General Community $18
For more information: leslie.needham@shalomraleigh.org
Click here to register.
Oct
21
12:00 PM12:00
Ladies Who Lunch
Program Description: Come join the Ladies Who Lunch for some wonderful food and amazing conversations! This is a great way to meet new people and make a new friend. Our lunch for this month will be at Manchester’s Grill.
Where: Manchester’s Grill, 9101 Leesville Road #153, Raleigh, NC 27613
When: Tuesday, October 21 from 12-2pm
For more information: leslie.needham@shalomraleigh.org
Click here to register.
Oct
20
9:00 AM09:00
School's Out, J's In Teacher Workday Camp
Program Description: When school’s out, the fun begins at the JCC! Our year round camps feature activities at the JCC with special guests as well as sports, Judaic arts and crafts, boating, nature walks, archery and much more! For children in Kindergarten through 5th grade.
Where: David R. Kahn Community Campus
When: Monday, October 20 from 9am-5:30pm
Cost: JCC Members–$65 per day, General Community–$80 per day
Click here to register.
Oct
19
5:30 PM17:30
2025 Illumination Gala
ARE YOU READY TO ROCK?!
Join us for a night of epic lip sync battles to support the Jewish Federation of Greater Raleigh. Prepare to cheer on your favorite contender in their quest for lip sync glory!
Oct
19
2:30 PM14:30
J-Rays Year Round Swim Fall Session
Program Description: Join Coach Lori for conditioning and stroke instruction to stay in shape. Year round swim is open to both J-Rays swimmers and the general community.
Where: Optimist Park Pool, 5900 Whittier Dr, Raleigh, NC 27609
When: Sundays, October 19-November 23
Cost: JCC Members–$130 / General Community–$165
Oct
13
9:30 AM09:30
Newcomer Breakfast in the Sukkah
Program Description: New to the area? Meet other newcomers and the JCC staff over coffee and bagels in our sukkah!
Where: David R. Kahn Community Campus
When: Monday, October 13 from 9:30-11:30am
For more information: leslie.needham@shalomraleigh.org
Click here to register.
Oct
13
9:00 AM09:00
School's Out, J's In Teacher Workday Camp
Program Description: When school’s out, the fun begins at the JCC! Our year round camps feature activities at the JCC with special guests as well as sports, Judaic arts and crafts, boating, nature walks, archery and much more! For children in Kindergarten through 5th grade.
Where: David R. Kahn Community Campus
When: Monday, October 13 from 9am-5:30pm
Cost: JCC Members–$65 per day, General Community–$80 per day
Click here to register.
Oct
12
10:00 AM10:00
PJ Library Sukkot Celebration
Program Description: Join us for a joyful community celebration of Sukkot with PJ Library! Families are invited to experience the beauty of the holiday through hands-on activities and crafts connected to the themes of Sukkot. Step inside the sukkah to shake the lulav and etrog, learn their special meaning, and enjoy festive snacks together. This program is designed for families with young children and is a wonderful way to connect with the traditions of Sukkot as a community.
As part of our celebration, there will be a special PJ Library Book Exchange! Families are encouraged to bring PJ Library books they've already enjoyed and would like to pass along. A dedicated table will be set up where you can donate your gently used PJ books and choose new stories to take home. All books must be in good condition so they can be enjoyed by another family.
Where: David R. Kahn Community Campus
When: Sunday, October 12 from 10-11:30am
For more information: stefanie.shapiro@shalomraleigh.org
Click here to register.
Oct
5
3:00 PM15:00
October 7 Commemoration
Come together to commemorate and mourn the victims of the October 7 attacks with remembrance, music and prayer.
The event will be bilingual in English and Hebrew.
The event is being held in Raleigh and the exact location provided via email prior to the event.
For more information or questions contact Beth Richman at beth.richman@shalomraleigh.org
This event is brought to you by Jewish Federation of Greater Raleigh, Jewish for Good and Beit Am.
In partnership wtih Beth El Synagogue, Beth Meyer Synagogue, Beth Shalom, Chabad of Cary, Chabad of Durham-Chapel Hill, Chabad of Raleigh, Chabad Young Professionals, Hadassah, Judea Reform Congreation, Kehillah Synagogue, Temple Beth Or and Voice for Israel.
Support provided by from WZO and Mit-habrim, an initiative of JCC Association of North America, in partnership with Israel’s
Sep
28
10:30 AM10:30
PJ Library Rosh Hashanah (SOLD OUT)
Program Description: Let’s welcome the year 5786 with a Rosh Hashanah Walk — a special outdoor tour to celebrate the new year and discover the sweet story behind honey!
Don’t forget to bring a stroller if you need one!
We’ll gather at 10:30 AM at the Welcome Center of the North Carolina Museum of Art, then head to the apiary to explore the world of bees with Bee Downtown. You’ll learn fascinating facts about bees, taste delicious honey, and even make your own beeswax candles.
It’s a unique and meaningful way to begin the new year together — surrounded by nature, art, and sweetness. We hope you’ll join us!
Where: North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
When: Sunday, September 28 from 10:30am-1pm
For more information: stefanie.shapiro@shalomraleigh.org
This program is sold out. For questions, please contact stefanie.shapiro@shalomraleigh.org.
Sep
21
9:30 AM09:30
Ladies Who Hike
Program Description: Come enjoy an easy walk around Harris Lake County Park, a 680-acre park that is situated on a peninsula. The entire trail is 5 miles but there are 4 available loops.
Where: Harris Lake County Park, 2112 County Park Dr, New Hill, NC 27562
When: Sunday, September 21 from 9:30-11:30am
For more information: leslie.needham@shalomraleigh.org
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Sep
18
12:30 PM12:30
Men's Lunch
Program Description: Join us for our 5th Annual Men's Challah Bake. You will do everything here at the JCC and then take your challah home to bake.
Where: David R. Kahn Community Campus
When: Thursday, September 18 from 12:30-1:30pm
Cost: JCC Members Free, General Community $18
For more information: leslie.needham@shalomraleigh.org
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Sep
18
10:15 AM10:15
Redefining Aging Fall 2025
Program Description: Did you take part 5 of Redefining Aging-continuing the conversation? Were you part of Cohort 1 or 2? Are you interested in more?
Then this series is for you! We will continue to explore what it means to age in 2025. It looks different than it did for our parents.
10:15 Coffee, refreshments and time to schmooze
10:30 topic of the day
Where: Magnolia Glen Activity Room; 5301 Creedmoor Raleigh, NC 27612
When: 3rd Thursday of the month from 10:15am-12pm
September 18
October 16
November 20
December 18
January 15
February 19
Cost: $36 JCC Members, $54 General Community
Scholarships available. Please contact Abby Palmer at abby.palmer@shalomraleigh.org
For more information: abby.palmer@shalomraleigh.org
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Sep
17
12:30 PM12:30