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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.
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]
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.
10:00 AM Lego Challenge (Ages 7-13) [Zoom]
Get your Legos ready, clear the table, and participate in a Lego building challenge led by Camp Director Gary. Test your imagination and building skills, and share your creations virtually.
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.
[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!
3:30 PM Taglit Camper Virtual Hangout [Zoom]
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.
9:15 AM Power Yoga with Kelly Bond [Zoom]
Incorporating asanas that are geared to stretch & strengthen your body. Each asana is moved through with power & 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!
11:00 AM Camp Dance Party [Facebook Live]
New Orleans Public Library e-Resources
Free Online Ivy League Courses
FREE New Orleans Coloring Pages
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
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
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
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The content of New Orleans JCC video is for entertainment only. JCC is not a medical organization and its instructors or staff cannot provide medical advice or diagnosis. Physical exercise in all forms, even without equipment, is a strenuous physical activity. As such, you should consult your physician or other health care professional before starting this fitness program or any other fitness program to determine if it is right for you. If you are predisposed to a medical condition that may be worsened by physical exercise, please do not start this fitness program. Do not start this fitness program if your physician or health care provider advises against it. If you experience faintness, dizziness, pain or shortness of breath at any time while exercising you should stop immediately. If you think you are having a medical or health emergency, call your health care professional, or 911, immediately.
The Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans, Jewish Family Service of Greater New Orleans, and the Jewish Endowment Foundation of Louisiana have partnered with a number of area synagogues to create a Jewish community response helpline program for problems related to the novel coronavirus pandemic.
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Missing your favorite spots at the JCC? We've got you covered with virtual JCC backgrounds to use on your Zoom calls. See below for a tutorial on how to update your background, then click your favorite image to download.
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Utilizing the newly created JCC Camp Facebook Group, our Assistant Camp Director logged into Facebook Live and led camp families through favorite dances like "I Get Loose" and "All I Eat Is Pizza." WWL spotted Brigid in action and interviewed her for the Monday night news.
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During Purim, we celebrate Queen Esther and her courageous acts to unite the Jewish people against hatred. The holiday provides a timely reminder that we are stronger when working together. Here are a few ways around the JCC that you can make an impact in the spirit of Esther.
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