Welcome to the Jewish Cultural Center of Reading

The JCC is a place where you will feel a sense of community, enjoy our beautiful facility located in Wyomissing, Pa. 

The JCC offers a variety of:

Classes - Short term classes are offered throughout the year, generally related to literature, current events, art, music, and Judaism.

Lectures - Lectures are offered in conjunction with the JCC Annual Book Fair, with the Friendship Circle meetings and at other times throughout the year.

Bus Trips - Bus trips may include visits to New York and Philadelphia for museum exhibitions, concerts, and plays. We welcome suggestions from members.

Holiday Programs - Join our annual community celebrations for Shabbat, Purim and Chanukah.

Book Fair - The Annual Hanna Goldsmith Jewish Book Fair celebrates Jewish Book Month with a large selection of worthwhile books for all ages and interesting lectures by acclaimed authors of books of Jewish interest. Concerts - The biennial Arthur and Beatrice Hammel Jewish Music Series presents concerts of Jewish music or music by Jewish composers to the Berks County community. Other occasional concerts are presented.

Bridge Club - Bridge is played every Wednesday at 12:30 pm and is sanctioned by the American Contact Bridge League. Partnerships can be aranged or bring your own partner to play and have an enjoyable afternoon. Cost is $3 for members; $5 for nonmembers.

Mah Jongg - Games are played at the JCC every Monday at 12 noon. Everyone is welcome to join the games.

Senior Club - Our Friendship Circle meets every Thursday at 1:00 p.m. for a catered lunch, 1:30 pm program/speaker. On the 1st Thursday of each month - Blood pressure screening at 2:00 pm. Join us for an afternoon of fun.