Betty and Milton Katz Jewish Community Center

The Betty and Milton Katz Jewish Community Center (locally known as the Katz JCC, the JCC, or "the J") is a Jewish Community Center located in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.

Katz JCC Weinberg Campus

History

Founded in the 1940s, the Jewish Community Center originally had its facilities in both Camden and Pennsauken, New Jersey. As the facilities grew over time, so did the services that were offered. A new JCC building opened in 1997 on the Weinberg Campus in Cherry Hill, at the corner of Springdale and Kresson Roads (across from Temple Emanuel). The need for a new JCC was in response to the significant population growth that Cherry Hill has experienced since the 1970s. Several Jewish cultural and educational programs, along with child, teen and adult programs are held at the JCC. In 1942, the JCC Camps at Medford was established.[1] Operated by the Katz JCC, the camp consists of 120 acres and is the largest Jewish day camp in North America.[2] Philanthropist Lewis Katz named the center in memory of his parents.[3]

Membership

The Katz JCC welcomes everyone of all faiths and cultures to join as a member. A membership is required to enjoy access to the Health & Wellness Center, but most programs offered throughout the organization are open to everyone. The JCC is committed to promoting and enriching Jewish culture, heritage, values and lives by providing outstanding educational, social and health & wellness programs and experiences for everyone in the community.

Facilities
  • Roger & Jane Davis Health and Wellness Complex (with expansion in 2006), includes:
    • Fitness center
    • Indoor jogging track
    • Indoor and outdoor swimming pool
    • Indoor and outdoor basketball courts
    • Indoor and outdoor tennis courts
    • Spa complex with whirlpool, sauna and steamroom
    • Cycling studio
    • JFit Small Group Training Studio
    • Richard M. Klein Center for Wellness (opening in 2017)
    • Group Wellness Studio
    • Pilates Studio with Pilates Reformer Machines
    • Renovated locker rooms/Family changing rooms
  • Sari Isdaner Early Childhood Center & Early Childhood Camps
    • Imaginarium indoor play structure
  • Lerner Teen & Family Complex

Other facilities
  • A social hall (4,641 square feet), which is used for community events, school graduations, and business meetings
  • Café at the J by Aramark, a kosher café
  • Mah Tov Gallery, a gift shop
  • Sanders Memorial Library
  • Joel & Linda Appel Art Gallery
  • JCC Camps at Medford Summer Day Camp

References
  1. "Making Happy Campers". SouthJersey.com. Retrieved October 16, 2011.
  2. "About Betty and Milton Katz JCC". DiscoverJCC.com. Archived from the original on April 1, 2012. Retrieved October 16, 2011.
  3. "Philanthropist Lewis Katz inspires next generation at 'Fireside Chat'". Archived from the original on 2013-07-05. Retrieved 2014-06-02.

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