Jewish Community Center

The mission of the New Orleans JCC is to promote and ensure the well-being of our Jewish community and to instill an understanding of Judaism and its heritage throughout our region. We provide a Center where all community members - regardless of religion, background, or beliefs - can enjoy, learn, experience, and share quality activities in a Jewish environment.

For 170 years, the New Orleans JCC has served as a cornerstone of the greater community, fostering connections, enriching lives, and promoting Jewish values through educational, cultural, and recreational programs. Our doors are open to everyone, offering intergenerational programming that encourages lifelong learning and self-improvement across our two vibrant campuses in Orleans and Jefferson Parish.
Our diverse offerings include the award-winning Early Childhood Center nurturing young minds from 13 months to Pre-K 5, dynamic Summer Camps, enriching programming for active adults, including chair exercises, memory programs, games day, and lunch-and-learn sessions, as well as arts and culture events, and sports and wellness programs that include group exercise, aquatics, and personal training. With our rich history and unwavering commitment to the community, we are dedicated to meeting the evolving needs of those we serve.

Testimonials

"I just want you to know that the ACE program was a lifeline for our family - our dad was treated so kindly and with dignity, he loved the program and benefited tremendously and we are incredibly grateful. It helped him maintain cognitive ability, we're certain of it. And the respite it gave out mom was priceless." "The swim classes at the JCC are fantastic, providing a fun and safe environment for kids to learn essential water skills."