Pickleball Leagues

Recreational Pickleball League: Tuesdays 6:30pm-8:30pm, 8 Weeks, January 13th - March 3rd (No League On January 27th)

Competitive Pickleball League: Wednesdays 6:30pm-8:30pm, 8 Weeks, January 14th - March 4th (No League On January 28th)

Come join our Instructor Bryon for our exciting Pickleball Leagues! The Pickleball Leagues will be a fun, competitive environment to grow your skills and test yourself against the competition. Sign up individually.

Price: $120 (Members Only)

Recreational Pickleball League: Tuesdays | Recommended Skill Level: 2.5-3.5
Competitive Pickleball League: Wednesdays| Recommended Skill Level: 3.5-4.5

All participants must be JCC members. Interested in joining? Contact Mary Cotner | 858-362-1178 for information about a new member special.

Xanadu Generations Reading

Presented by JCompany Youth Theatre
January 15, 2026 | 7:00 PM
David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre
Lawrence Family JCC

Join us for this delightful intergentarional reading performed by students, alumni, staff, parents, grandparents, and friends! Xanadu is a hilarious, roller-skating, musical adventure about following your dreams despite the limitations others set for you. When Greek muse Kira descends from Mount Olympus to inspire struggling artist Sonny, the two team up to create the first roller disco. Featuring an electrifying '80s pop score, Xanadu is a joyful, over-the-top celebration of love, art, and endless imagination.

Price: $24 | JCC Member $22 | Day of Show $27

Jan 15 | 7:00 PM Add to Cart

Camp Cool Age

Wednesday - Friday, January 21 - 23, 2026 | 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Lawrence Family JCC

Unleash your inner adventurer at this unique adult retreat. Engage in diverse activities from pickleball and dance to carpentry and meditation. Strengthen your core with Pilates, express yourself in arts and crafts, and enjoy sports, drumming, and trivia competitions. Dive into Jewish learning, and experience Shabbat. Join us for an unforgettable experience!

Price (Includes Catered Lunch):
Individual: $440 | JCC Members: $400
Couple: $800 | JCC Members: $760

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Camp Cool Age

MANDELBAUM FAMILY LECTURE SERIES: The Closing of the Horseshoe: The Mainstreaming of Antisemitism from Fringe to Feed

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 | 10:30 AM
Coronado Public Library | Winn Room
640 Orange Avenue Coronado, CA 92118

Once largely confined to political extremes, antisemitic ideas are increasingly circulating in mainstream culture. This lecture with Adam Maslia, Director of the Finest Community Coalition, uses horseshoe theory as a lens to examine how narratives from both the far left and far right now converge and spread—accelerated by social media, influencer ecosystems, and algorithmic amplification. Grounded in the history of antisemitism and illustrated with contemporary examples from online discourse and popular media, the talk explores how old myths about Jews are repackaged for new audiences, why this moment is particularly dangerous, and what individuals and institutions can do to push back against the normalization of antisemitism.

Price: Complimentary

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36th Annual San Diego Internat

In person: January 24-February 4, 2026 | Various times
David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre
Lawrence Family JCC

The highly anticipated 36th Annual San Diego International Jewish Film Festival is just around the corner! This year we’ve invited over 30 community screeners to help select the very best in Jewish storytelling. With more than 30 feature films and a juried selection of short films—presented through Joyce’s Short Film Series—screening at the esteemed David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre.

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36th SDIJFF

Kids Night Out, Parents' Night Off (Ages 5-10 years Old)

Saturday, January 24, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Enjoy a well-deserved evening out while your kids enjoy a fun-filled night with us! Our Kids’ Night Out program features games, crafts, activities, and pizza—everything kids love in a safe and supervised environment. While your children are happily engaged in activities, parents have the option to catch the film festival screening of Once Upon My Mother..

Give your kids a night of fun and friends, and enjoy a little time for yourself too.

*Please note all 5 year old participants must be currently enrolled in a TK program and be fully potty trained

Price: $50 | JCC Member $42

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Adult Basketball Leagues

Monday (50+) League: January 26th - April 20th, Draft January 12th
Thursday (30+) League: League: January 15th - April 16th, Draft January 8th
West & East Gym
Lawrence Family JCC

Adult basketball leagues open to members of the JCC. Ideal for individual players looking for a competitive basketball experience. Teams are selected by a draft each season. Games are two (24) minute halves. Jersey included.

Price: $160 per League

This program is open to JCC members only. To learn more about our membership rates and benefits click HERE. Or contact Guest Services | 858.362.1101

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Keynote Speaker: Leonard Maltin

Sunday, February 1, 2026 | 7:00 pm David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre

Join us for a fantastic evening with a true treasure of film journalism, Leonard Maltin! Premium tickets include a meet-and-greet reception, and general admission tickets are also available.

Price: $42 - $62 | JCC Members $36- $ 54

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Keynote Speaker: Leonard Maltin

President's Day Camp 2026 (Grades TK- 6th)

Friday, February 13, Monday, February 16 (Mini Golf) & Tuesday, February 17 | Camp Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Lawrence Family JCC

February 13 & 17: School may be closed, but the fun is wide open! Spend Presidents Day with us enjoying hands-on activities, creative projects, and exciting games in a safe, engaging camp environment..

February 16 (Mini Golf): Get ready to tee up some holiday fun! Campers will spend the day exploring a miniature golf course filled with colorful obstacles, friendly competition, and plenty of laughs. Whether they’re seasoned putters or first-time golfers, everyone will enjoy a fun-filled day of good company and adventure.

Please note all 4 - 5 year old participants must be currently enrolled in a UTK/TK program and be fully potty trained.

Price Per Day- (Feb 13 & 17): $138 | JCC Members $115
Price Feb 16th(Mini Golf): $138 | JCC Members $115

Extended Care available for an additional fee
Extended Care Hours: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
$18/hour | JCC Members $15/hour

Please note all 4 - 5 year old participants must be currently enrolled in a UTK/TK program and be fully potty trained.

Friday, February 13th Add to Cart

Monday, February 16th (Mini Golf) Add to Cart

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Cinematic & Classical - A Jewish Community Symphony Performance

Sunday, February 15, 2026 | 3:00 PM
David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre
Lawrence Family JCC

Experience the Jewish Community Symphony in Cinematic & Classical, a thrilling journey from Vaughan Williams’ lively Overture to The Wasps to Tchaikovsky’s enchanting Sleeping Beauty Suite. Clarinetist Robert Zelickman dazzles in Weber’s Concertino, followed by John Williams’ heartfelt Viktor’s Tale and Khachaturian’s exhilarating Gayane Dances.

Price: $36

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MANDELBAUM FAMILY LECTURE SERIES: The Catskills Come to Your Living Room: The Entertaining Life of Gertrude Berg, Jewish Media Mogul

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 | 10:30 AM
Coronado Public Library | Winn Room
640 Orange Avenue Coronado, CA 92118

Gertrude Berg is a unique figure in Catskills history, perhaps the only woman to help manage a Catskills family resort and then steer that experience into a national multimedia entertainment career. This talk with Dr. Samantha Goldstein will explore how her adolescence in hospitality led to one of the most popular early television series, The Goldbergs, and why her legacy is so infrequently mentioned today.

Price: Complimentary

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Treasures of the Jewish Music

Thursdays | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Astor Judaica Library
Lawrence Family JCC

Step into the rich tapestry of Jewish musical heritage with. Eileen Wingard and a community of music aficionados as they showcase and appreciate iconic musical gems from the Astor Judaica Library’s Jewish music collection.

Recorded music curated and hosted by Eileen Wingard, retired San Diego Symphony violinist

Great Jewish Musicians Series:
December 18: Great Jewish Pianists, Special guest: Irina Bendetsky, Russian-born pianist
February 19: Great Jewish Conductors, Special guests: David Amos, Music Director, TICO; Robert Gilson, Music Director, San Diego Civic Youth Orchestra

Jewish Holidays:
Music for Lag B'Omer, April 16, 2026, Special guest TBA
Music for Yom Yerushalayim, June 4, 2026, Special guest TBA

Price: Complimentary

Great Jewish Conductors: Feb 19th Add to Cart

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Music for Yom Yerushalayim: June 4th Add to Cart

EAST COUNTY LECTURE SERIES:

Understanding and Navigating Spiritual Distress
Tuesday, January 13, 2026 | 10:30 AM
Tifereth Israel Synagogue
6660 Cowles Mountain Blvd, San Diego, CA 92119

Join us for a thoughtful exploration of spiritual distress - how it arises in times of global uncertainty and in the challenges of our personal relationships. In this lecture led by Susan Freeman, Rabbi and Director of Spiritual Life for Jewish Family Service of San Diego, we will learn how to recognize and name different expressions of spiritual struggle, and discover pathways within Jewish tradition and beyond that can help cultivate resilience, healing, and spiritual well-being.

The Rabbi, The Reverend & Jerusalem: Can Fiction and Friendship Heal What Politics Can't?
Tuesday, February 24, 2025 | 10:30 AM
Tifereth Israel Synagogue
6660 Cowles Mountain Blvd, San Diego, CA 92119

Jerusalem is the spiritual heart of three great religions as well as a place of enduring discord. It's also the inspiration for new novels by two San Diego authors: Here There Is No Why by Phil Graubart, former senior rabbi at Congregation Beth El in La Jolla, and A Rooftop in Jerusalem by Michael Kinnamon, former general secretary of the national council of churches. Their unique presentation will touch on the power of fiction to bridge social divisions, the importance of interfaith understanding at a time when politics seem so fractured, and the city of Jerusalem as a symbol of religious longing and conflict.

These programs are presented in partnership with Tifereth Israel Synagogue

Price: Complimentary

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Building Jewish Community: Synagogue Architecture Tour

Dive into San Diego’s vibrant Jewish history through the lens of our fine city’s synagogue architecture. During these three sessions, Dr. Joellyn Zollman will lead us through San Diego’s Jewish past, revealing stories of faith, migration, and community across generations.

Synagogue Architecture Tour | LOCATION: La Jolla
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 | 10:30am-12:00pm

We round out this course with a return to La Jolla, exploring the ways in which this region has become one of the epicenters of Jewish life here in San Diego. During this synagogue tour, we will follow a thread from East County to Chula Vista and back to La Jolla and in doing so, we will see the establishment of Jewish community throughout all of San Diego. Location of this session will be shared closer to class date.

DISCLAIMER:Please note that this class requires a minimum enrollment in order to proceed. If this minimum enrollment is not met, the class will be cancelled. In the event of a cancellation, all enrolled students will be notified and will receive a full refund or the option to credit their registration fee to a future event. Additionally, as many of these sessions take place outside, in the case of poor and/or unsafe weather conditions, sessions will be rescheduled as needed. In the case of a session needing to be rescheduled, you will be given the option to move your registration to the new class date, credit your registration fee to a future event, or receive a refund

Price:
Individual Classes: $30 | JCC Members: $25

La Jolla: February 25 Add to Cart

Gideon Bernstein, Author of Giving: A Handbook to Happiness for the Modern Philanthropist

Thursday, February 26, 2026 | 7:00 PM
David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre
Lawrence Family JCC

Presented In Partnership with Jewish Community Foundation

After the heartbreaking loss of his son, Gideon Bernstein discovered the power of generosity to heal and inspire. His book, Giving: A Handbook to Happiness for the Modern Philanthropist, combines personal stories, science, and practical tips to help readers find purpose through giving. A seasoned financial expert, Bernstein offers a heartfelt guide to making a meaningful difference.

Price Includes a Copy of Giving: $36 | JCC Member $30

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Death Over Dinner

Thursdays, March 5, 12, & 19, 2026 | 7:00 pm
Lawrence Family JCC

Americans rarely talk about how we die, even though it matters deeply. Facilitated by Rabbi Susan Freeman, ACPE educator and Board-Certified Chaplain, this program brings that conversation to the table. Through Jewish wisdom, shared food, and guided discussion, we explore death, grief, and the soul. Together, we turn a hard topic into insight, connection, and a deeper appreciation for life. Dinner will be provided.

This program is presented in partnership with Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego

Price: $36 | JCC Members $30
This program is repeated on three dates. Please select one to attend.

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March 12 Add to Cart

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As You Like It: Shabbat Shakespeare

Presented by JCompany Youth Theatre
Friday, March 6, 2026 | 6:30 pm
Thursday, March 12, 2026 | 7:00 pm
Sunday, March 15, 2026 | 12:00 pm
David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre
Lawrence Family JCC

Join JCompany for Shabbat Shakespeare, a joyful gathering that blends the warmth of Shabbat with the magic of Shakespeare. Enjoy a whimsical journey into As You Like It, where disguises, mistaken identities, and tangled hearts collide in the forest—leading everyone toward a happy ending.

March 6 at 6:30pm (Includes a full dinner and table seating):
Price: $45 | JCC Member $36

March 12 & March 15 (Includes a Shabbat Tote with normal show seating):
Price: $28 | JCC Member $32 | Day of Show $32

As You Like It: Shabbat Shakespeare- March 6 | 6:30 PM Add to Cart

As You Like It: Shabbat Shakespeare- March 12 | 7:00 PM Add to Cart

As You Like It: Shabbat Shakespeare- March 15 | 12:00 PM Add to Cart

Into The Woods

Presented by JCompany Youth Theatre
March 7 - 15, 2026
David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre
Lawrence Family JCC

James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim weave beloved storybook characters into a Tony Award–winning modern classic. The enchanting tale follows a Baker and his wife, Cinderella, and Jack as they pursue their deepest wishes. But when a Witch’s curse is broken and everyone’s dreams come true, the consequences soon return with disastrous results

Price: $24 | JCC Member $22 | Day of Show $27
Group Price: 10% off 10 or More

Into the Woods: March 7 | 7:00 PM Add to Cart

Into the Woods: Mar 8 | 2:00 PM Add to Cart

Into the Woods: March 14 | 7:00 PM Add to Cart

Into the Woods: Mar 15 | 2:00 PM Add to Cart

Moses, Freud, and the Buddha: Paths to Mindfulness and Mental Wellness

Tuesdays March 10, 17 & 24, 2026 | 10:00 am
Lawrence Family JCC

This course led by clinical psychologist and meditation teacher Dr. Oded Shezifi explores mindfulness as a pillar of modern mental wellness, tracing its roots from Freud’s early psychotherapy to ancient Buddhist meditation and Jewish spiritual teachings. Through lectures, discussion, and experiential practice, participants will engage with diverse traditions that support reflective, mindful living.

DISCLAIMER:Please note that this class requires a minimum enrollment in order to proceed. If this minimum enrollment is not met, the class will be cancelled. In the event of a cancellation, all enrolled students will be notified and will receive a full refund or the option to credit their registration fee to a future event.

Price: $45 | JCC Members: $36

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JEWISH POETS-JEWISH VOICES: The Magic of Spoken Word

Tuesdays | 7:00 PM Joy Heitzmann, refreshments. | 7:00 PM
Lawrence Family JCC

Celebrate the 19th season of Jewish Poets-Jewish Voices! Experience an enriching evening as three talented local poets, handpicked by the JP-JV committee, share their compelling presentations. Following their performances, indulge in a half hour of open mic, where you're invited to share your own voice. Join us for a captivating night filled with spoken word and moments of introspection.

Hosted by Joy Heitzmann, refreshments.

January 13, 2026, Jewish Poets of the Past: Itshe Slutsky, Russian-Yiddish Poet; Naomi Shemer, Israeli poet/songwriter. Ohr Shalom Choir, director, Elisheva Edelson. Readers, TBA. Selections curated by Janice Alper and Guri Stark.
March 10, 2026, Jewish Poets--Jewish Voices Student evening. Participating schools TBA; open mic.
May 19, 2026, featured poets: David Chait, Betzy Lynch, Donna Rolfe; open mic.
Price: Complimentary

March 10th Add to Cart

May 19th Add to Cart

Professor Jacob Goldberg Lecture Series

Monday, March 16 - 18, 2026 | 7:00 PM
David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre
Lawrence Family JCC

Join us for a captivating lecture series on Israeli and Middle Eastern politics with Professor Jacob Goldberg, Harvard-educated expert and former advisor to Prime Minister Ehud Barak. Explore Arab-Israeli and American-Israeli relations, global diplomacy, and regional challenges. Gain rare insights into Israel’s strategic landscape from one of its leading political thinkers.

Price:
3-Pack: $120| JCC Member $83
By the Day: $42 | JCC Member $36

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Professor Jacob Goldberg Lecture: March 16th Add to Cart

Professor Jacob Goldberg Lecture: March 17th Add to Cart

Professor Jacob Goldberg Lecture: March 18th Add to Cart

Brunch & Briefing with Professor Goldberg

Friday, March 20, 2026 | 10:00 AM
Lawrence Family JCC

Join us for an exclusive brunch and intimate conversation with Professor Jacob Goldberg, a foremost expert on Middle Eastern politics and former advisor to Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak. Building on his recent lecture series, Professor Goldberg will offer timely insights into Israel’s political landscape and international dynamics. Come with your questions for a thought-provoking debrief and engaging dialogue in a relaxed setting. Brunch will be provided.

Price: $90 | JCC Member $72

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Food for Thought: Exploring Food Justice

Sunday, April 5, 2026 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Coastal Roots Farm
441 Saxony Rd, Encinitas, CA 92024

Join Pride in the Tribe at Coastal Roots Farm! LGBTQ+ teens and allies (ages 13–18) will explore sustainable farming, food justice, and Jewish wisdom through hands-on gardening and the “Chopped Challenge.” Together, we’ll engage in meaningful conversations about fair access to fresh food, connect with the land, and learn how regenerative practices help grow healthier communities.

Price: $15

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid the Musical, Jr.

Presented by JCompany Youth Theatre
May 9 - 17, 2026
David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre
Lawrence Family JCC

Middle school is rough, and Greg is determined not to end up at the bottom of the popularity chart. Based on Jeff Kinney’s hit series, this hilarious and heartfelt musical follows Greg’s quest for popularity, his friendship with Rowley, and the ever-dreaded Cheese Touch.

Price: $24 | JCC Member $22 | Day of Show $27
Group Price 10% off 10 or More

May 9 | 7:00 PM Add to Cart

May 10| 1:00 PM Add to Cart

May 10 | 4:00 PM Add to Cart

May 16 | 7:00 PM Add to Cart

May 17 | 1:00 PM Add to Cart

May 17 | 4:00 PM Add to Cart

Legends & Legacies - A Jewish Community Symphony Performance

Sunday, June 28, 2026 | 3:00 PM
David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre
Lawrence Family JCC

Experience a powerful evening with the Jewish Community Symphony, opening with Mussorgsky’s dramatic Night on Bald Mountain and continuing through lyrical works by Luxemburg, Dello-Joio, Delius, and Romeo and Juliet. After intermission, acclaimed pianist Cecil Lytle joins for Mozart’s majestic Piano Concerto No. 25 and Dunchuck’s spirited Grand Tarantelle.

Price: $36

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