Friedman JCC Wedding Showcase
FRIEDMAN JCC WEDDING SHOWCASE Sunday, May 31st I 10:00am-2:00pm Plan your dream wedding all in one place! The Friedman JCC Wedding Showcase brings together the region’s most talented vendors, creative professionals, and inspired couples for a day of ideas, connections, and celebration. From florists and photographers to DJs, boutiques, décor, and more, you’ll discover…
Community Passover Seder
Celebrate Passover with your community at the Friedman JCC! Join friends, families, and neighbors for a meaningful and joyful Community Passover Seder as we retell the story of freedom, tradition, and resilience together. Led by Rabbi Kaplan, Rabbi Green, and Cantor Abraham, with Kashrut supervision by Temple Israel, the evening will include the traditions of…
Open Meeting: Squash Expansion
Big things are coming for squash at the Friedman JCC… and we want your input! Join us to hear about upcoming programs, new opportunities for players, and plans to grow squash in our community. Whether you’re a longtime player, brand new to the game, or just curious, this is your chance to ask questions, share…
2.28 Stand-Up Comedy With Adam Oliensis
Laughter Unmasked: An Evening with Adam Oliensis Celebrate Purim season with an evening of laughter, connection, and community at the Friedman JCC! Join us for Laughter Unmasked, featuring comedian Adam Oliensis, whose sharp, witty humor blends Jewish themes, everyday life, and clever storytelling into a night that’s both thoughtful and laugh-out-loud funny. Adam Oliensis is…
Identity Theft Awareness Week with Attorney General Dave Sunday: How to Protect Yourself From Scammers
Join us for a free community event on “Protecting Yourself from Identity Theft, Scams, and Fraud” in today’s increasingly complex digital world. Held during Identity Theft Awareness Week, this informative and easy-to-understand conversation will be led Attorney General Dave Sunday. Attendees will learn how today’s most common scams work, what warning signs to look for,…
Art Appreciation Series: Twentieth Century Modernism
The Story of Art continues in the 20th century with this season’s series exploring movements such as Op Art, Pop Art, and other innovative artists such as David Hockney, Alex Katz, and more. Please note that class will meet twice a month on the second and fourth Mondays of the month. Join us for beautiful slideshows and interesting conversations…
Spring Market 2026
The Spring Market at the Friedman JCC is happening on Saturday, March 21, 2026 from 9:00AM-2:00PM. This event will bring together local vendors offering a wide range of handmade crafts and unique gifts, perfect for the Spring season. It’s an opportunity to explore locally crafted goods, support artisans, and find one-of-a-kind items that make unique…
Blankets & Broth I MLK Day of Caring
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY OF SERVICE O’Donnell Law Firm, Friedman Jewish Community Center, and Luzerne County NAACP in cooperation with the Wilkes-Barre Health Department will be conducting the third annual “Blankets and Broth” program which will take place at the Friedman JCC in Kingston (S.J. Strauss Lane) on Monday, January 19, 2026, with arrival…
2025 Chanukah Celebration
December 21, 2025 Come celebrate the Festival of Lights with our community! Join us for an evening of tradition, joy, and togetherness at the Friedman JCC. 55th Annual Mayrutz Run – Begins at 5:00 PM The night kicks off with the beloved Mayrutz Torch Run. Community Candle Lighting – 5:30 PM (Outdoors) We’ll gather outside…
Annual Members Meeting 12.16.2025
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2025 Thanksgiving Day 5K Run / Walk
2025 Thanks For Giving Day 5K Run / Walk Ben August Memorial sponsored by: Friedman Jewish Community Center and NEPA Racing Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025 – Time: 9:00 a.m.LOCATION: Start and finish at The Sidney And Pauline Friedman Jewish Community Center, 613 S J Strauss Lane, Kingston, Pa 18704 INFO: Register HERE: https://my.raceresult.com/351915/registration This event…
Winter Market
Celebrate the season at the Market at the Friedman JCC This exciting event in Kingston, PA brings together a diverse selection of local vendors offering handmade crafts, artisan goods, and unique gifts. Whether you’re shopping for home décor, searching for one-of-a-kind gifts, or simply looking for fun things to do in NEPA, the Market is a must-visit.
Paint n Sip- Andy Warhol’s “Flowers”
Friday, October 10, 5:30pm Join us for this fun evening of painting and “sipping” (feel free to bring your favorite beverage!) as we create our own unique versions of Andy Warhol’s “Flowers” series. This famous series of prints from 1964 was based on Warhol’s photos of flowers. Over the years, he produced many color variations of this…