JCC

This review is for the fitness center. I’ve been working out here for about three months. The facility is wonderful and the people who work there are super friendly. It’s clean and spacious. They have many different programs (sports, swimming, dance) for children and adults. I’m especially pleased with their child care facility. I can work out without worrying about the safety of my little one.
Maybe years ago this place had a wait list. I wasn’t around back then, but they don’t have one now. Everyone is welcome and they never asked about my religious affiliation when I signed up. It’s a lot like the Y in pretty much every respect. The monthly fee is more than the Y, but I feel it’s fair for the quality of the facility, pools and equipment.

I visited and worked out here for the first time today. I asked about the waiting list for non-​Jews (see the other reviewer) and was told it’s not true. In fact, most of the members are not Jewish.
Lovely facility. It was a very busy day and I never felt crowded or had to fight for a machine. 4 stars only because it’s pretty expensive. On top of regular membership rates, there is a $ 500 building improvement charge. It can be spread out over 3 years but this seems pretty outrageous to me.

I’m not sure if this is the official name of the Jewish Community Center or not. I think not, but I don’t see «the J» itself listed, so whatever. I’m talking about the community center here, not the federation. They’re at the same place anyway.
I am not Jewish, but let me tell you, this place makes me wish I were! There’s a waiting list a mile long to become a member if you’re not a Jew, so we never did, but they host one of the best dance programs in the city and my sister and I took classes here for ten years, and got to be as familiar with the place as non-​members can be. It’s got fantastic athletic facilities in particular, and my Russian-​but-​not-​Jewish husband especially enjoys the library, which has some Russian language materials due to the large Russian Jewish community in Omaha. I’ve heard good things about the on-​site school and nursing home also.
Edit: We were told the waiting list was long when we inquired, but that was 15+ years ago and it is possible the policy has changed or the expansion allowed the Center to accommodate more members or something. Perhaps it’s time to inquire again. :)