The Levin JCC is a place where you can be yourself. A brand new center of social, cultural and recreational life. A place where you can meet old friends and make new friends!

Challenge yourself with a new activity or leave the cares of the day behind by relaxing poolside.

Get together and make art, sing, dance, spin, do yoga, do zumba... or do nothing at all but relax in the atrium and enjoy a cup of coffee.

The JCC is a one-of-a-kind, beautiful center, built by the vision and commitment of our local Jewish community. It reflects our values and traditions, while also welcoming everyone to come and be themselves. It's one more reason why it's great to live here in Durham and Chapel Hill.

Find out about membership options, and join us. We can't wait to meet you!

The JCC is an agency of The Jewish Federation of Durham-Chapel Hill.
The JCC was built by the Partnership for a Jewish Center.
We’re proud to be affiliated with Jewish Community Centers of North America.

STOP BY OUR OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, July 14
11am – 2pm or by appointment
Levin JCC
Questions: Call Lorna, Membership Director at 919-354-4950 or email at lsiegal@ shalomdch.org

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Durham-Chapel Hill Jewish Federation

The Charlotte & Dick Levin Jewish Community Center, along with Jewish Family Services and the Jewish Community Foundation, is an affiliated agency of the "umbrella" organization, the Durham-Chapel Hill Jewish Federation.

Our Jewish Federation’s mission is: to strengthen and enrich the Jewish community locally, in Israel and throughout the world. Federation’s annual fundraising supports educational, social service and charitable programs that promote the Jewish values of k’lal yisrael (taking responsibility for one another), tzedakah (charity and righteousness), and tikkun olam (repairing the world).

The Federation acts as the "central address" of the Jewish community, charged with representing the community to the larger community, welcoming new residents, keeping a central calendar of events of all local synagogues and Jewish organizations, and providing communications to all members of the community. The Federation’s offices are located in the Levin JCC. Learn more about the Federation’s service to our community at www.shalomdch.org.

Partnership for a Jewish Center

Our new JCC was the dream of local community leaders. Working together since 2005 as the Partnership for a Jewish Center (PJC), the Jewish Federation and the Sandra E. Lerner Community Day School planned and raised capital funds from our local community to begin construction of a beautiful new JCC on a campus shared with the Lerner School and Judea Reform Congregation.

Several exciting Naming Opportunities are available for you to consider. Name a Mezuzah, or a Swim Lane, or the Atrium Café… among many other choices. To learn how you or your group can participate, contact us, info@levinjcc.org.

Discover Wellness Part of the mission of JCCs has always been to enable people to live healthy, full, and satisfying lives. Improving wellness is more than fitness and food -- it involves a healthy attitude in all aspects of life. You'll find a wealth of programs, classes and community-building activities at the Levin JCC that support you and your family in living your best life!

Most activities are free with membership, some will have a nominal fee. Click program below to see full list and description of activities offered.

Login here to register for classes and events! Having trouble registering for classes? Click here for detailed instructions.

All about membership. Everything you need to know about joining your JCC is here.

See what's happening this summer. Download a copy of the 2013 Summer Program Guide. All programs subject to cancellation due to insufficient enrollment.

Facility Rental at the Levin JCC

The JCC features an elegant and spacious Community Hall. It is a great spot to hold your wedding, party, or special event. The Community Hall opens to an Atrium filled with beautiful natural light and a wood floor made for dancing. A variety of meeting rooms on first and second floor com-fortably seat from 6 to 30 attendees in classroom, meeting room or living room arrangement. The gym features full court basketball and volleyball and as well as two cross courts and electronic scoreboards.

For rental information please contact:
Erin Biggerstaff, Hospitality Manager 919-354-4953

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Levin JCC Atrium
The Atrium floods with natural light during the day and in the evening the beautiful wood floor keeps the space warm and inviting. It is perfect for receptions and dancing.

Resource Center Levin JCC Resource Center
Our 700 sq ft premier meeting space with over head projection and sound system. It is easily set up for a classroom, meeting room or informal use. There are additional classrooms and lounges on first and second floor with a variety of audio visual equip-ment and seating arrangements.

Sol Schechter Community Hall
A carpeted open room with room for 120 guests at tables or 200 in auditorium seating. The hall has overhead projection, a large screen and a speaker system for movies or presentations. Lapel, headset and microphones on stands are available.

Levin JCC Gymnasium
The gym has one full and two cross court basketball courts and a permanent regulation volleyball court installation. Additional features include electronic scoreboards, a sound system, and dividing curtain. The gym floods with natural light and features high performance sport court flooring.

Birthday Parties!
Want a hassle-free birthday party for your child ages 5 and up. Select a pool, sports, dance, games, art, or movie party or work with us to design a custom party. Let us make it easy! more info
Contact: camp@shalomdch.org at (919) 354-4948

Camp Shelanu 2013

Member Priority Registration opens Jan 1!
General registration opens Jan 15!
Click here to register!

Early Bird Discounts! Register by March 15 and receive:
$20 off if you register for 1-2 weeks
$50 off if you register for 3-5 weeks
$120 off if you register for 6-9 weeks

Discounts do not apply to Blast Off or Last Blast. Cannot combine weeks from siblings. Do not have to be consecutive weeks.

2013 Camp Dates:
Blast Off: June 12-14
Traditional and Specialty Camps: June 17 - Aug 16
Last Blast: Aug 19-23

Questions – Camp Director Madeline Seltman, Madeline.Seltman@levinjcc.org or 919-354-4948

Our Leadership-in Training (LIT) program is a four-week summer session that provides leadership training, activity programming experience, self-awareness workshops, and team-building exercises to rising 9th and 10th graders at Camp Shelanu. Rising 10th graders who have already completed the LIT program are invited to participate in the Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program. During this four-week program, CITs will participate in field trips and lock-ins with the LITs, plan and implement weekly camp-wide programs for younger campers, and get hands-on experience working with the younger age groups.

Applications for new and returning Camp Staff (rising 11th grade -college) coming soon!

Camp Shelanu 2011

Thank You! A big todah raba (thank you) to all the campers and families that helped make Camp Shelanu’s Inaugural summer a big success! Traditional Campers filled their days with swimming, sports, crafts, songs, games, and field trips, while Specialty Campers dove into Sports, Arts, Photography, Cooking, and Glee Camps.

Check out our slideshow to see all the fun we had.

Welcome to the Levin JCC. We are a community center open to people of all faiths and backgrounds and we invite your membership! There are there are 4 ways to join the JCC -- pick the one that's right for your interest:

All-Inclusive Community Membership. This gives you everything the JCC has to offer: access to all events, programs, classes and social get-togethers. You can enjoy use of all facilities including the fitness center, free fitness classes, and the pools. And you’ll receive members-only reduced prices on Camp Shelanu and any events, classes or programs that have a fee. Click here to see All-Inclusive pricing.

Summer Community Membership. Use all the JCC facilities and enjoy the great benefits of All-Inclusive Community Membership during the summer months when the pools are open. Discount on Camp Shelanu not included. Click here to see Summer pricing.

No Pool Membership. No Pool Memberships are available in the months when the pool is closed. No Pool Memberships are closed from May 15-September 15, when the pool is open. Click here to see No Pool pricing.

Cultural Affiliation. Although cultural affiliates are not JCC members, they receive member rates on most non-fitness classes and programs (camp excluded).Click here to see Cultural Affiliation pricing.

JCC Prospective Member Open House:
July 14
11am – 2pm
or by appointment
Call, stop by, or visit us at the Open House for a tour. Questions: Call Lorna, Membership Director at 919-354-4950 or email at lsiegal@ shalomdch.org

Not a member yet? Click here to join! Having trouble registering for membership? Click here for detailed instructions.

Interested in a Corporate Membership? Contact Membership Manager, Lorna Siegal at 919-354-4950.

JCC Membership is open to everyone regardless of age, race, color, sex, faith, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation.

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What green means for our JCC:

The orientation of the building on the site and the inclusion of deep overhangs are intended to utilize solar gain in the winter months and reduce gain in the summer months.
Daylighting is a significant feature of the building – virtually every habitable room is naturally lit. Window glazing materials have the highest shade coefficient and lowest heat transmittance of any on the market.
The building utilizes an energy management system to attain better than 30% improvement over ASHRAE standards. The building systems management is designed to protect indoor air quality.
Wherever possible, locally produced materials (within 350 miles) and recycled content materials have been specified.
A construction management plan to reduce and recycle onsite waste is incorporated in the building construction.
All landscaping will be with native species. Cisterns will be installed to recycle roof rainwater for gray-water landscape irrigation.
Erosion control of the construction site is designed to mitigate offsite silt infiltration in the Neuse River Basin.

The purchase and installation of key interior elements of the Levin JCC was and will continue to be guided by a commitment to sustainability in energy and the environment.

As we plan for a green facility and green facility management, we are taking inspiration from local experts as well as national resources like COEJL and the Greening Guide produced by UJA-Federation of New York’s Network Greening Initiative.

To keep informed about our planning and progress, join our mailing list.

We’re committed to building green and living green. The Levin JCC is a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certifiable building, designed to utilize local and recycled resources, reduce waste and conserve energy. We are committed to energy-saving, eco-friendly practices from top to bottom.

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Birthday Parties at the Levin JCC

Want a hassle-free birthday party for your child ages 5 and up. Select a pool, sports, dance, games, art, or movie party or work with us to design a custom party. Let us make it easy! We are able to accommodate parties for kids of all abilities.

What’s included

Party team member
Activity time and time for food and presents
Set up
Clean up
Plates, cups, napkins, utensils
Favor bags
Blank JCC invitations
Decorations

Contact Madeline Seltman
Madeline.seltman@levinjcc.org
(919) 354-4948

Download the brochure

Pool Reservations (summer only)
To hold a party by the pool, you will need to make a pool reservation by emailing rentals@shalomdch.org. Please note that the pool will still be open to members during your reservation, and the party package (activities, paper goods, favors, etc) is not available for the pool.

Sports Party
Choose a sport (or two!) from badminton, soccer, basketball, volleyball, kickball, floor hockey, dodgeball, ultimate Frisbee.Includctivity, 3es 60 min a0 min food/presents, entire gym reserved.
Members: $185 1-12 kids, $225 12-20 kids
Non-members: $225 1-12 kids, $265 12-20 kids

Games Party
Parachute, relays races, team-building games, and free play with balls, hula hoops, jump ropes, etc. Includes 30 min activity, 30 minutes supervised free play, 30 min food/presents, entire gym or Community Hall reserved.
Members: $175 1-12 kids, $215 12-20 kids
Non-members: $215 1-12 kids, $255 12-20 kids

Art Party
Let your guests unleash their creativity with an arts and crafts project to take home! Choose from a list of options like tie-dye, beading, candle-making, and more. Includes 60 min activity, 30 min food/presents, and all supplies
Members: $225 1-12 kids, $265 12-20 kids
Non-members: $265 1-12 kids, $295 12-20 kids

Dance Party
Treat your guests to a brief private performance and a fun dance class for all levels! Choose from ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, acro, and hip-hop. Includes 60 min class, 30 min food/presents.
Members: $225 1-12 kids, $265 12-20 kids
Non-members: $265 1-12 kids, $295 12-20 kids

Movie Party
Private screening of your favorite movie on our big screen! Choose one of our movies or bring your own. Includes 90-120 min movie, 30 min food/presents, Community Hall reserved.
Members: $175 1-12 kids, $215 12-30 kids
Non-members: $215 1-12 kids, $255 12-30 kids

Teen Lounge Party
Private use of air hockey, foosball, Wii and Xbox with Kinect video gaming systems. Ages 8+ Includes 60 min private use of teen lounge, 30 min food/presents
Members: $175 1-12 kids
Non-members: $215 1-12 kids

Custom Party
Have an idea for something else you’d like at your party? Want to add on more time? More kids?
Call or email us to discuss possibilities.

Meet the JCC Staff

Steven Schauder
Executive Director
sschauder@shalomdch.org
919-354-4949

Erin Biggerstaff
Corporate Sponsorship and Rentals Manager
ebiggerstaff@shalomdch.org
919-354-4953

Katy Clark
Campaign Manager/Foundaton Associate
kclark@shalomdch.org
919-354-4954

Michelle Hart
Levin JCC Fitness Director
michelle.hart@levinjcc.org
919- 354-4941

Shoshana Israel
Israel Center and Communications Associate
sisrael@shalomdch.org
919-886-7076

Gregg Lasseter
Director of Finance
glasseter@shalomdch.org
919-354-4951

Susan Levy
Operations Director
slevy@shalomdch.org
919-354-4959

Don Mazzia,
Chef

Duran Pardue
Aquatics Director
aquatics@shalomdch.org
919- 354-4935

Donna Rabiner
Family Services Director
drabiner@shalomdch.org
919-354-4922

Penny Rich
Director of Donor and Community Relations
prich@shalomdch.org
919-428-5952

Jennifer Schwartz
Social Worker
jschwartz@shalomdch.org
919-354-4923

Madeline Seltman
Levin JCC Youth, Family, and Camp Director
Madeline.seltman@levinjcc.org
919-354-4948

Lorna Siegal
Membership Director
lsiegal@shalomdch.org
919-354-4950

Al Wineman
Welcome Center Supervisor
awineman@shalomdch.org
919-354-4940

Hillary Zielazinski
Summer Camp Director
camp@shalomdch.org
919-354-4948

Welcome Center Staff
Lisa Lewis, Chastie Tuttle and John Trimpi

Childcare Room Staff
Kathleen Shohfi, Sam Stern, Iknesha Snipes,
Carleigh Barnett, Davi Cheshire, Elizabeth Klinck,
Isabelle Riley

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My Story - Bryna Rapp

Whenever I find myself diving into a chlorinated lap pool, I have a recurring flashback to my first swim lessons at the JCC in Birmingham, Al. Miss Joy taught me and just about everyone I knew how to swim. Despite my serious trepidation, her friendly but firm encouragement somehow convinced me to pry myself off the wall and take the few clumsy strokes it took to grab her outstretched arm. Her clear instructions for how to extend my arms and position my hands and time my breath are still present in my mind when I swim laps today. I remember the exhilarating feeling of "getting it" and realizing that I was actually able to keep myself afloat. In that moment, the world of diving boards and deep ends and water slides were suddenly part of my JCC experience. There was no turning back. The flashbacks don't end with the swimming however. Even now, when I finish my laps, I find myself craving the same reward that I enjoyed back then after a successful lesson... a frozen snicker's from the snack bar.

Have a fond, outrageous, heartwarming, weird or funny story from your hometown JCC? We’d love to hear it. Submit it here (suitable for all audiences, please), and we’ll post a new story every month.

Where we are
The Levin JCC is located at 1937 West Cornwallis Road on a campus between The Lerner School and Judea Reform Congregation. We’re tucked away from street view, nestled in a lovely forest setting.

See what’s inside. View our facilities map.

Map it see where the JCC is located
Email info@levinjcc.org
Call (919) 354-4936

JCC Hours	JCC	Fitness Room	Lap Pool	Family Pool
Monday - Thursday	5:30AM-9:00PM	5:45AM-8:45PM	View Pool Hours
Friday	5:30AM-8:00PM	5:45AM-7:45PM
Saturday	9:00AM-6:00PM	9:15AM-5:45PM
Sunday	9:00AM-6:00PM	9:15AM-5:45PM

JCC Hours (May 5- September 2)
Monday - Thursday	5:30AM-9:00PM	5:45AM-8:45PM	View Pool Hours
Friday	5:30AM-8:00PM	5:45AM-7:45PM
Saturday	9:00AM-8:00PM	9:15AM-7:45PM
Sunday	9:00AM-8:00PM	9:15AM-7:45PM

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Facilities Site Map
download a pdf of the site plan here
download a pdf of the floorplans here

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