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A New Day Aquatics Center

Support the Future of MARJCC’s Aquatics Center!

Together, we can transform this complex into a hub of safety, health, learning, and inspiration for thousands of families.


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Drowning Prevention Starts with Swim Lessons

Florida has the highest child drowning rate in the U.S., with children aged 1–4 experiencing the highest rates of drowning, but swim lessons reduce the risk by 88%.
Given these statistics, it’s crucial to prioritize water safety education. Early swim lessons can provide children with essential skills and confidence in the water, potentially saving lives.

For years, the aquatic center at MAR JCC has been a cornerstone of the community, positively impacting lives through its swim programs.

For years, the aquatic center at MAR JCC has been a cornerstone of the community, positively impacting lives through its swim programs.

More recently, under the leadership of four-time Olympic champion Lenny Krayzelburg, SwimRight Academy has elevated the JCC pool into Miami’s leading learn to swim and training destination, combining world-class expertise with an innovative teaching approach.

Learn More About SwimRight

More recently, under the leadership of four-time Olympic champion Lenny Krayzelburg, SwimRight Academy has elevated the JCC pool into Miami’s leading learn to swim and training destination, combining world-class expertise with an innovative teaching approach.

Learn More About SwimRight

We dream of giving this exceptional programming a home worthy of its mission – an innovative, state-of-the-art swimming complex to further advance this vital mission and expand our impact on the community!

We dream of giving this exceptional programming a home worthy of its mission – an innovative, state-of-the-art swimming complex to further advance this vital mission and expand our impact on the community!


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Our existing pools are facing increasing operational challenges due to aging infrastructure, making renovations essential to ensure long-term sustainability.

Rising maintenance costs, inefficient circulation and ventilation systems, and general wear and tear are placing a growing strain on resources. Without necessary upgrades, the facility will require more frequent and costly repairs, impacting overall efficiency and user experience.

With your support, we can modernize key areas, reduce ongoing maintenance expenses, and enhance the overall quality of the facility—ensuring it remains a thriving space for our community.

Our existing pools are facing increasing operational challenges due to aging infrastructure, making renovations essential to ensure long-term sustainability.

Rising maintenance costs, inefficient circulation and ventilation systems, and general wear and tear are placing a growing strain on resources. Without necessary upgrades, the facility will require more frequent and costly repairs, impacting overall efficiency and user experience.

With your support, we can modernize key areas, reduce ongoing maintenance expenses, and enhance the overall quality of the facility—ensuring it remains a thriving space for our community.

Join us in making this important investment for the future!

Join us in making this important investment for the future!


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Thanks to the generous donation of $5M from Alex Blavatnik, a respected member of JCC, friend, and SwimRight Masters swimmer, we are significantly closer to reaching our goal.

“I’m incredibly proud to be a member of our amazing community – one of the largest and most impactful JCC around. I believe that our true power lies in the unity of our collective efforts.
I invite you to join me in supporting the Michael-Ann Russell JCC today, so it can rebuild its swimming complex.
This space, home to Lenny Krayzelburg’s SwimRight Academy, has already taught over 40,000 children essential water safety skills and built their confidence in the water.
We are just $3 million away from completing this project and creating a world-class facility for future generations.
Together, we can make a significant impact by building a unique aquatic center in Aventura. This center will not only reduce drowning rates but also foster healthy, self-confident children who may become future champions.”

ALEX BLAVATNIK
Philanthropist & Business Leader
Outstanding contributor to the world of swimming
Gold Medallion, ISHOF.

Thanks to the generous donation of $5M from Alex Blavatnik, a respected member of JCC, friend, and SwimRight Masters swimmer, we are significantly closer to reaching our goal.

“I’m incredibly proud to be a member of our amazing community – one of the largest and most impactful JCC around. I believe that our true power lies in the unity of our collective efforts.
I invite you to join me in supporting the Michael-Ann Russell JCC today, so it can rebuild its swimming complex.
This space, home to Lenny Krayzelburg’s SwimRight Academy, has already taught over 40,000 children essential water safety skills and built their confidence in the water.
We are just $3 million away from completing this project and creating a world-class facility for future generations.
Together, we can make a significant impact by building a unique aquatic center in Aventura. This center will not only reduce drowning rates but also foster healthy, self-confident children who may become future champions.”

ALEX BLAVATNIK
Philanthropist & Business Leader
Outstanding contributor to the world of swimming
Gold Medallion, ISHOF.

Your Support Is Building a Legacy.
Help Us Reach Our Goal!

Goal $9,000,000

$6,100,000.00
67.78%

We’ve raised $6.1M, but we need an additional $2.9M to complete the project!


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Leave A Lasting Legacy

The MARJCC has always thrived thanks to the generosity and dedication of its supporters, whose contributions make a lasting impact on our community. Your support is not just appreciated—it is essential in ensuring we continue to provide outstanding programs and facilities for generations to come.

Aquatics Donors’ Club

Through our Aquatic Donors’ Club, we proudly recognize those who help bring this vision to life. As a valued donor, you have the exclusive opportunity to play a key role in the transformation of our state-of-the-art Aquatic Center by sponsoring the renovation of key areas within the aquatic complex, enhancing its facilities for the entire community.

Below are the naming opportunities available:

Below are the naming opportunities available:

A Collaboration

RDC Design Build

The new swimming complex will be built in collaboration with RDC, a leading CM-Design-Build firm specializing in public, recreational, municipal, and aquatic facilities. Their expertise guarantees a thoughtfully designed, high-quality facility that will serve MARJCC members and visitors for years to come.

See the Pool’s Transformation After Our Renovation!

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Are you ready to join us in creating A New Day at the J?

Contribute to the growth of the MARJCC and be part of our transformative Capital Campaign. Together, we can shape a brighter future for our community.


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A Collaboration

RDC Design Build

The new swimming complex will be built in collaboration with RDC, a leading CM-Design-Build firm specializing in public, recreational, municipal, and aquatic facilities. Their expertise guarantees a thoughtfully designed, high-quality facility that will serve MARJCC members and visitors for years to come.

See the Pool’s Transformation After Our Renovation!

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Are you ready to join us in creating A New Day at the J?

Contribute to the growth of the MARJCC and be part of our transformative Capital Campaign. Together, we can shape a brighter future for our community.


Contact US

Ways to Give

Online

Click here to make an online donation.

Cash

Submit a cash donation to the MARJCC’s Director of Development. You will receive a receipt for your records.

Check

Mail a check made payable to the MARJCC to:

Michael-Ann Russell Jewish Community Center

Attn: Roxana Markus, Director of Development

18900 NE 25 Avenue

North Miami Beach, Florida 33180

Donate Stock

For transfer instructions, please contact Roxana Markus at roxanam@marjcc.org or 305.932.4200 x189.

Wire/ACH Transfer

For transfer instructions, please contact Roxana Markus at roxanam@marjcc.org or 305.932.4200 x189.

We would want to remind everyone that each of us must adhere to the established protocols to minimize the risk of spreading COVID-19.  We love seeing you at the J, but please stay home and monitor symptoms for 14 days:

  • if you are experiencing any symptoms related to COVID-19, or
  • if you have come into direct contact with anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19, or
  • if anyone in your household is experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, or
  • if anyone in your household has come into direct contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19

Thank you in advance for your support.