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We never take for granted how important the J is to your daily lives. We're here for you, even if that can't be in person. Check this page regularly for new #VirtualJCC programming you can enjoy in your own homes.
8:00 AM Deck of Cards Community Workout with Andrew [Facebook Live]
Take a chance on this full-body workout where the moves and reps are determined by playing cards.
10:00 AM Muscle Up Monday with Michael [Facebook Live]
This 30-minute upper and lower body strength class utilizes common household items such as gardening equipment, furniture, canned goods and more in place of fitness equipment. This innovative class will take place outside, but participants can also enjoy in their own living room!
10:45 AM Senior Chair Stretch with Michele [Facebook Live]
This class is designed for seniors at all levels and abilities. Either exercise from a chair or standing, according to your comfort level. The class involves stretching and strength training. Wear comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes.
5:15 PM Open Yoga with Claiborne [Facebook Live]
Dynamic and static poses facilitate the creation of a new awareness of your body, breath, and mind.
6:15 PM Cardio & Core with Vanessa [Facebook Live]
Hit your goals more quickly with this fun HIIT workout. Performing quick, intense bursts of exercises followed by short active recovery periods allows you to give 100% effort, keeping your heart rate up throughout the workout and burning more fat in less time.
7:00 AM Burn with Brittany [Zoom]
Using high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and bodyweight exercises or medium-sized dumbbells, build muscle strength and increase fat loss, all while taking your max calorie BURN to the next level!
9:00 AM Ultimate 30-Minute Workout with Julian [Facebook Live]
Work your entire body with this quick, intense workout. We'll move from one exercise to another without rest, using plenty of bodyweight exercises. Get ready to work, sweat, and burn calories like crazy!
10:00 AM Trifecta Cycling with Michael [Facebook Live]
Come enjoy the aerobic thrill and the three fat-burning stages of heart rate training. We will ride through endurance, strength and interval training zones to maximize our ultimate aerobic capacity.
12:00 PM Mat Pilates with Jordan [Facebook Live]
Mat Pilates provides effective and balanced workouts that improve posture, increase flexibility, and strengthen core stability.
5:00 PM Zumba with Shayra [Zoom]
This fun cardio dance exercise raises your metabolism with movements specifically choreographed to tighten your stomach and core, all to the tune of high energy Latin music.
8:00 AM Community Workout with Andrew - 300 Rep Challenge [Facebook Live]
Take the challenge and join us as we complete 10 rounds of 10 squats, 10 push-ups, and 10 sit-ups!
9:00 AM Low Impact with Monica [Facebook Live]
Our low impact aerobic class is designed to keep one foot on the ground at all times, providing all the benefits of moderate aerobic exercise without high joint impact. *Participants MUST be able to get up and down off of the ground without assistance.
10:00 AM Winning Wednesday with Michael [Facebook Live]
Short intervals of body weight and aerobic exercises help you burn calories and win the day! Other household items can be used if hand weights are not available. Are you ready to win?
10:45 AM Senior Chair Stretch with Monica [Facebook Live]
This hour-long workout requires no more equipment than a sturdy chair. The first half-hour will focus on standing and seated exercises geared towards providing an adequate warmup followed by a light cardio workout. The second half-hour will be dedicated to seated and standing yoga poses. We'll end with a final stretch and brief meditation to help us become more relaxed and centered.
12:00 PM Yoga for Strength with Alyssa [Facebook Live]
Enjoy all levels of yoga flow, with attention to core engagement, strengthening and moving with the breath.
9:00 AM Ultimate 30-Minute Workout with Julian [Facebook Live]
Work your entire body with this quick, intense workout. We'll move from one exercise to another without rest, using plenty of bodyweight exercises. Get ready to work, sweat, and burn calories like crazy!
[Zoom]
This fun cardio dance exercise raises your metabolism with movements specifically choreographed to tighten your stomach and core, all to the tune of high energy Latin music.
12:00 PM Hard Core with Michael [Facebook Live]
This 30-minute core class will rejuvenate those abdominal muscles. Focus on balance, coordination, your abdominals, lower back, hips, and glutes, all while burning calories! All levels welcome!
1:00 PM Mat Pilates with Jordan [Facebook Live]
Mat Pilates provides effective and balanced workouts that improve posture, increase flexibility, and strengthen core stability.
5:00 PM Barre with Michele [Facebook Live]
In just 30 minutes, you'll get a complete workout using ballet-based strengthening, toning, cardio, and stretching exercises. Participants will need a chair, light weights, water bottles or cans, and a mat.
8:00 AM Community Workout with Andrew [Facebook Live]
A full-body workout using a bench or chair.
9:00 AM Total Body and Balance with Brittany [Zoom]
Total Body and Balance is geared toward beginners and those wanting a low impact workout focusing on core balance and stretching, with a goal of maintaining flexibility and energy for daily activities. We’ll use a variety of exercises including core and balance drills, strength conditioning, bodyweight exercises, and light weights (or other household items).
9:15 AM Power Yoga with Kelly Bond [Zoom]
A fitness-oriented practice, Power Yoga incorporates asanas geared toward stretching and strengthening while moving through the poses with power and intensity.
10:00 AM Family Friday with Michael [Facebook Live]
Time to get the family moving! All ages and abilities are welcome to enjoy a full-body workout with aerobic exercises because nothing is stronger than family. Get fit and have fun together!
10:45 AM Stay Fit with Patricia [Facebook Live]
All fitness levels are welcome in this fun class designed to help older adults maintain the strength and energy needed for daily tasks. Watch how your flexibility, bone density, and balance can improve when you take this class regularly! A chair is required.
4:00 PM All Levels Yoga with Lauren [Zoom]
All levels are welcome as we use gentle movements for strengthening, stretching, and improving range of motion, with an emphasis on linking movement and breath.
9:00 AM Power House with Taylor [Facebook Live]
Get your heart pumping as we work our way through powerful strength and cardio intervals. We'll use our body weight, dumbbells, and/or other household items to intensify the workout in this boot camp style class. Under different roofs, let's work together to push our limits and build our bodies into Power Houses!
9:30 AM All Levels Yoga with Lauren [Zoom]
All levels are welcome as we use gentle movements for strengthening, stretching, and improving range of motion, with an emphasis on linking movement and breath.
New Orleans Public Library e-Resources
Free Online Ivy League Courses
FREE New Orleans Coloring Pages
The Virtual Instructor - Free Art Lessons
Les Mills Online Workouts - Free online streaming to members during our closure
LifeFitness - Instant access to easy workouts you can do at home.
Peleton 90-Day Free Trial - Take a mix of yoga, meditation, strength, cycling, running and more
Well + Good - 95+ FREE workouts including HIIT, Yoga, Barre, Pilates, and recovery
JCCs of North America Fitness & Wellness Videos - Workouts from J's across the continent
OPEN - Tools for creating an active home
Together Counts - At-home resources for family wellness
Dance for Parkinson's At- Home
Wearing a Mask is a Mitzvah
Louisiana Children's Museum - YouTube Page
Water Safety for Parents and Caregivers - FREE online course from the American Red Cross
Ochsner Academy Jr. - a virtual library of easy and fun STEM Activities and Healthy Recipes that anyone can do at home.
Storyline Online - Books and videos for children
GoNoodle - Videos encouraging movement, mindfulness, cheers, dances, and family fun
Scholastic Learn at Home - Day-by-day projects to keep kids reading, thinking, and growing
Free Educational Subscriptions - List of educational companies offering free subscriptions and services due to school closures
Action for Healthy Kids - Healthy Activities To Do At Home
Action for Healthy Kids - Resources for Schools and Families During COVID-19/Coronavirus
New Orleans Mom - Local Digital Resources for Kids
Audubon Nature Institute - Connect with Audubon
Melton School - Free Online Courses
Tel Aviv Museum of Art - Virtual Tours
The Israel Museum - Virtual Tours
The iCenter for Israel Education - Materials for Distance Learning
Harvard University Online - Judaism Through Its Scriptures
ChaiFlicks - 30-Day free trial of Menemsha Films' new streaming service dedicated solely to JEWISH themed films and entertainment
PJ Library Audio Hub - Jewish stories and audiobooks
Test Your Jewish Knowledge - MyJewishLearning.com Quizzes
National Institute on Aging - Resources for Exercise and Physical Activity
National Institute on Aging YouTube - Balancing exercises
Senior Planet - 60+ Programs Every Week
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The Great Big Jewish Food Fest is a 10-day online festival celebrating all things Jewish food. Take part in cooking classes, virtual deli tours, film screenings, panel discussions and so much more.
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Three members of the New Orleans JCC community have channeled their talents into making masks to keep our citizens safe. Learn more about their projects, their tips, and inspiration.
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While we can't be together physically, we are so glad our JCC Nursery School and Pre-K remains connected virtually. This year especially, we are so grateful for our teachers. Watch a sweet message from our students.
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Our team pulled together some of our favorite, FREE coloring pages, and activity books to help pass the time as we daydream about enjoying our beautiful city together again.
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