The J is celebrating 100 years in Salt Lake City! Join us as we look back, learn, dance, and socialize through the year!
Events Celebrating 100 Years at the J
1925-2025: Progress & Positivity
Thursday, February 13 | 7 PM
Free and Open to the Public
Time travel to 1925 (and back again!) for a look at American society, literature, and the arts. U of U Librarian Emeritus, Scholar, Professor, and JCC Member Walter Jones steps us through what has changed and what remains the same in this uplifting discussion.
The Unhoused: An Open Discussion Addressing the Homelessness Crisis
Wednesday, March 12 | 7 PM
Free and Open to the Public
RSVP: community@slcjcc.org
Join us for a discussion with an expert panel on the local responses to the homelessness crisis. West-side Communities Reporter Jose Davila IV from the Salt Lake Tribune will guide the panel and audience for this informative evening.
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Come On, Let's Misbehave! Charleston Dance Party
Wednesday, April 9 | 6:30-8:30 PM | Social Hall
Free and Open to the Public (21+)
Dance Instruction: 6:30-7:15 | Open Dance and Social: 7:15-8:30
Join us for a fun evening of socializing, dancing, and Misbehavin'!
Signature drink and light refreshments served.
Centennial Trivia Night at the J
Thursday, May 22 | 7-8:30 PM
Free Event, Open to Everyone (21+)
RSVP: membership@slcjcc.org
Bring your smart friends for Trivia Night at the J!
Teams can be 1-8 players. Don't have a team? We'll find you one!
Fun prizes. Snacks. Drinks.
Shalom on the Range
Thursday, June 26 | 5-11 PM
Join us for the much-anticipated fundraising event of the year!
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A Walking Tour of Salt Lake City's Jewish Cemetery
Thursday, September 18 | 10 AM
RSVP: community@slcjcc.org to reserve your spot! Meeting location will be emailed after you RSVP
Join local historian Linda Hilton for a fascinating walking tour of the B’Nai Israel section of the Salt Lake City Cemetery. In honor of the JCC’s Centennial year, discover the stories of founding families and uncover quirky, little-known facts about Jewish life in early Utah. Linda has published an annotated map of the cemetery and leads tours for the University of Utah. She brings years of research and a passion for Utah history to this unique event.
Jewish Arts Festival - In The Beginning
Saturday, October 18 | 7-10 PM
Thomas S. Monson Center
The Jewish Arts Festival returns to the historic Covenant House on South Temple - where the very first Salt Lake JCC opened its doors in 1925. Join us as we celebrate our landmark 100th Anniversary with an evening of food, drink, and music. Jazz Pianist Joe Alterman performs tunes from the timeless American Songbook and tells fascinating Jewish stories.
All events in our Centennial Series are made possible by generous funding from:
