Upcoming Events

2023 Spring Camps Grades K-7

Week 1: March 27 - 31, 2023 | 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Week 2: April 3 - 5, 2023 (3 Days) | 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Week 3: April 10 - 14, 2023 | 9:00 am - 3:30 pm


Join us for fun filled week(s) of Winter Camp. We offer an exciting variety of activities for every interest in a supportive and enriching environment. All camps include sports, art, games and more, as well as swimming (weather permitting).

Price per Week: $570 | JCC Member $480
Price Week 2: $342 | JCC Member $288

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Acts of Love and Kindness: Selected Works by Darrell Swenson
Exhibition Celebration

Sunday, March 5, 2023 | 12:00 pm
Gotthelf Art Gallery
Lawrence Family JCC

Join us for an afternoon of art and refreshments as we celebrate the life of artist and long-time LFJCC member Darrell Swenson. Encounter expressive watercolors and memorable stories of the many lives that were touched by this very special “Renaissance man”. As a kick-off to the 2023 season, connect with other community members, as well as the friends and family who knew him well, during this tribute exhibition located in our Gotthelf Art Gallery.

Price: Free

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JCC Run Club

Sundays, March 12, 2023 - May 7, 2023 | 10:00 am - 11:15 am
Meet at the Lawrence Family JCC

10 Week Trainning camp will help you establish and build a foundation for running for your own enjoyment and/or for the optional new Rock 'n' Roll Marathon 5k on Saturday June 3, 2023.

Camp includes: Coaching for proper running form and techniques, conditioning, injury prevention, stretching, biomechanics and strength training, shoe selection tips, zone training and more.

Price: $200 | JCC Member $165


Intermediate Spanish

Monday, April 3, 2023, THEN Thursdays, April 13, 2023 - May 11, 2023 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Garb Senior Activity Center
Lawrence Family JCC

This class will introduce further verb tenses, more vocabulary and structures that can be used in different situations. This course is designed for students who have some understanding of Spanish.

New students will receive an assessment prior to enrollment.

Contact Alyssa Micklos at alyssam@lfjcc.org for an assessment appointment and to inquire if space is available in the class.

Price: $130 | JCC Members: $110 (book is additional cost)

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Beginner's Spanish

Monday, April 3, 2023, THEN Thursdays, April 13 - May 11, 2023 | 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Garb Senior Activity Center
Lawrence Family JCC

Designed to provide a solid foundation of the Spanish language, this course will focus on daily greetings and basic conversation. Tailored to students with little or no background in Spanish.

New students will receive an assessment prior to enrollment.

Contact Alyssa Micklos at alyssam@lfjcc.org for an assessment appointment and to inquire if space is available in the class.

Price: $130 | JCC Members: $110 (book is additional cost)

Beginner's Spanish


Intergenerational Passover Celebration


Thursday, April 13, 2023 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Nierman Preschool Courtyard

Come join our friends from the Nierman Preschool for a Passover celebration! We will have Passover related activities in the preschool courtyard to celebrate the holiday.

Price: Free

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Masters Swimming Program


Masters Swim Monthly | April Add to Cart

Masters Swim Monthly | May Add to Cart

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NORTH COUNTY LECTURE SERIES: The History of Pop Art From Andy Warhol to Roy Lichtenstein to David Hockney and modern Neo Pop Art

Monday, April 17, 2023 | 10:30 - 11:30 am
Carlsbad City Library | Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium
1775 Dove Lane
Carlsbad, CA 92011

In this lecture presented by artist and art historian Guri Stark, we will explore the origins of the Pop Art movement in the UK and the US in the 1950s, including its response to Abstract Expressionism, consumerism and mass advertising in the western world. We will discuss the cultural impacts of the movement and its evolution from the 1950s to these days and showcase some of its main artists such as Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Paulin Boty, David Hockney, all the way to modern Neo Pop Artists such as Jeff Koons, Evelyne Axell, and Julian Opei.

Price: Free

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Professor Jacob Goldberg Lecture Series

Three Day Lecture Series | April 18, 19 and 20, 2023 | 7:00 PM
David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre
Lawrence Family JCC

Professor Jacob Goldberg, a former senior advisor to Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak, presents his annual lecture centered on the current political landscape in the ever-changing Middle East.

Price:
Individual Lectures: $36 | JCC Members: $30
Series 3-Pack: $90 | JCC Members: $75

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Professor Jacob Goldberg Lecture Series | Tuesday, April 18 Add to Cart

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Leadership & Blessings (LAB)

Workshop Series:
Wednesday, March 15, 2023 | 6:30-8:00 pm - LAB Shabbat | at Leichtag Commons
Wednesday, April 19, 2023 | 6:30-8:00 pm - LAB Rosh Chodesh | JCC
Wednesday, May 17, 2023 | 6:30-8:00pm - LAB Havdalah | JCC


LAB wants to provide you with the resources and confidence to help you on your own unique Jewish journey wherever you may be. NOW is YOUR time to experiment and consciously create ritual for yourself and your family.

Price: FREE

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Camp Jaycee Family BBQ at the pool

Sunday, April 23, 2023 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Calling all new and returning Camp Jaycee families. Join us at Friedenberg Olympic Pool for a fun-filled pool BBQ Day!

Price: FREE

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Senior Lounge


Meets Weekly
April: Mondays | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
May: Fridays | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
June: Wednesdays | 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm


Jack and Jo-Ann Jaffe Family Senior Lounge
Lawrence Family JCC

Spend time with old friends and make new ones in our weekly chats in the Senior Lounge!
Days/times change monthly.

Price: Free

Senior Lounge: April - Mondays at 2 PM Add to Cart

Senior Lounge: May - Fridays at 10 AM Add to Cart

Senior Lounge: June - Wednesdays at 1:30 PM Add to Cart


Chicago

Presented by JCompany Youth Theatre
May 6 - 14, 2023 | Saturday 8:00 PM & Sunday 2:00 PM

David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre
Lawrence Family JCC

Chicago tells the story of two rival vaudevillian murderesses locked up in Cook County Jail. Nightclub star, Velma, is serving time for killing her husband and sister. Roxie has been tossed in the joint for bumping off the lover. The two find themselves on death row together and fight for the fame.

Price: $20 | JCC Member: $18 | Day of show: $25 | Group Sale: $16 (minimum of 10 guests)

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Lunch & Learn: Understanding Alzheimer's & Dementia

Monday, May 8, 2023 | 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Lawrence Family JCC or Virtual

Join us to learn the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia, Alzheimer’s stages and risk facts, current research and available treatments, and ways the Alzheimer’s Association can help. Lunch will be provided. Caregivers and family members are welcome, too!

Price: FREE

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NORTH COUNTY LECTURE SERIES: Picturing Prejudice: The Cinematic Depiction of American Anti-Semitism

Monday, May 15, 2023 | 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Carlsbad City Library, Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium
1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad, CA 92011

Together with Dr. Lawrence Baron we trace the evolution of Hollywood films about American anti-Semitism from the generic anti-prejudice movies of the Thirties, postwar social-problem movies, Sixties films about backlash to the Civil Rights movement, nostalgic films that place anti-Jewish discrimination in the past, and others that treat anti-Semitic violence as an expression of interracial tensions or white supremacist ideology.

An earlier publication listed the start time of this lecture as 10:30am. The time has been changed and this lecture will now take place at 1:00pm

Price: Free

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JCC Retirement Academy

Thursdays, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Fridays, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, or Sundays 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Lawrence Family JCC

The Retirement Academy, a cohort-based experience, explores life after work for those recently retired or preparing to retire. Retire on your own terms through experiential learning from top-notch educators and professionals, social programming, and a robust alumni network. Three cohorts will be taking this 10-week program starting in May

Special Inaugural Price: $360
Financial assistance is available.

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Little Mensches - Making the World Better - One Mitzvah at a Time

Once a month on Sundays at 1:00 PM
Little Mensches provides fun, engaging, and enriching opportunities for children between the ages of 4 and 8 to give back to their community.

Price: Free

Little Mensches - Thanking the Troops!| Sunday, May 212023 | 1:00 PM
San Diego Jewish Academy - Preschool Playground
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On The Town Year End Concert & Senior Showcase

Sunday, May 21, 2023 | 4:00 pm
David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre
Lawrence Family JCC

Join us for our On The Town Ambassador Concert and Senior Send Off! A fun evening of musical theatre including performances by graduating seniors and JCC staff!.

Price: $20 | JCC Member: $18 | Day of show: $25

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Jewish Poets-Jewish Voices: Poets of the Past

Tuesday, May 23, 2023 | 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Astor Judaica Library
LawrenceFamily JCC

As part of the 15th season, this program will feature the poetry of Italian-Jewish Holocaust Survivor, Primo Levi and Ukrainian-born, Bronx-based Yiddish poet, Bertha Kling

Price: Free

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My Boss Charlie

Wednesday, May 24, 2023 | 7:00 - 9:00 pm
David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre
Lawrence Family JCC

An egomaniacal boss and a flamboyant pop star are thrown together on a new reality TV show, with surprises (and dangers) for each. Comedy-satire.

Director: Shay Kanot | Israel | 2022 | 95 min. | Hebrew | Comedy

Price: $18 | JCC Member $15 | Underwriter: Free

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My Boss Charlie


JCC Patron Party – Rock & Dine Under the Stars

Sunday, June 4, 2023 | 6:00 - 10:00 pm
Humphreys Concerts by the bay
2241 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92106

JOIN US at Patron Party 2023 as we Rock & Dine Under the Stars to support the impactful LFJCC programs & services! Proceeds from the event help underwrite programs and services at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, JACOBS FAMILY CAMPUS.

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JCC Patron Party – Rock & Dine Under the Stars


Newcomers & Not-so-Newcomers Meeting

Tuesday, June 6, 2023 | 10:30 - 11:30 am
In Person
Lawrence Family JCC

New to San Diego, our JCC, or looking to meet people? Kickstart new friendships as we get to know each other, learn about what the JCC offers, and make community connections.

Price: Free

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Summer Theatre Intensive: Spamalot

Presented by JCompany Youth Theatre
July 7 & 9, 2023

David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre
Lawrence Family JCC

Come and see the culmination of the hard work of the young artists from the JCompany Summer Theatre Intensive! SPAMALOT tells the legendary tale of King Arthur's quest to find the Holy Grail. Inspired by the classic comedy film, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, the musical also diverts a bit from more traditional versions of the legend.

Price: $22 | JCC Member: $20 | Day of show: $27

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Mystery Flavor

Thursday, July 20, 2023 | 7:00 pm
David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre
Lawrence Family JCC

Shhh! We can't tell you this award-winning show's name, but we can tell you that you LOVE our performance! JCompany artists take the stage for a full-length musical reading that will dazzle audiences of all ages.

Price: $22 | JCC Member: $20 | Day of show: $27

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Generations - We Will Rock You

Thursday, August 3, 2023 | 7:00 pm
David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre
Lawrence Family JCC

This summer we bring back by popular demand our Generations Show where out young artists get to share the stage with their parents/guardians. The musical tells the story of a group of Bohemians who struggle to restore the free exchange of thought and fashion, and live music in a distant future where everyone dresses, thinks and acts the same.

Price: $22 | JCC Member: $20 | Day of show: $27

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JCC Maccabi Games and Access Fort Lauderdale

Sunday, August 6 - Thursday, August 10, 2023
August 6-10, 2023, 1500 Jewish teen athletes, ages 12-16 and representing communities from across the globe, will come together to experience the magic of JCC Maccabi, the world’s largest Jewish youth sports event. The total cost of the JCC Maccabi Games and Access in Fort Lauderdale will be $2,100

Price: Deposit | $500

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