JFest
Thank you for attending! See you again in 2026.
Hosted by the JCC, this vibrant festival brings families, friends, communities, and neighbors together for an afternoon filled with music, fun, and food. Enjoy delicious kosher eats, hands-on activities for all ages, cultural traditions, plus lively entertainment, games, crafts, and more. There’s something for everyone at JFest.
All are welcome at this free event in The Backyard. Registration is required.
Brighton Food Cupboard will be collecting non-perishable food items at this event. Please consider donating.
RAFFLE
Don’t miss your chance to win big in the JFest Raffles!
(Get your free ticket at the registration table.)
You could win:
3-pack of 30-min Personal Training Sessions
Free week of day camp at Camp Sisol – 2026
3-Month JCC Membership and more
Musical Performance by Noah Aronson
Sponsored by:
The Miller Family Foundation:
Carolyn, Michael, Deanna, Sophie, Andrea and Aaron
3pm
Noah Aronson is a Jewish composer and performer whose music is known worldwide for its spiritual depth and unique ability to engage communities in prayer. He has produced 8 full-length albums and songbooks, including his debut solo album, Am I Awake, in 2011, and recently released his first Anthology in partnership with Transcontinental Music. Noah’s latest album, Close to the Fire, is a collection of personal prayers and affirmations to accompany one’s independent spiritual journey.
In addition to his touring schedule, Noah facilitates workshops and retreats in Costa Rica with Rabbi Marcelo Bronstein and Karina Zilberman and teaches online courses that engage people in music, movement, and mindfulness practices through his BeMajor platform. Learn more
Every time Noah takes the stage, he wraps his audience in a musical embrace. Within moments, he gets the entire room clapping and singing along, even to songs they've never heard before. He doesn't just perform, he invites people to join him on an exciting, soulful, musical journey.
Schedule of Events
Activities
Hop on board the Eye Spy Hayride presented by PJ Library! Ride and see how many surprises you can spy along the way.
- Mini-Zumba
- Mini Sports – Football Target and Pop-up Soccer
- Children’s Activities with PJ Library
- Face Painting and Balloon Artist
- Zip Line ($10 per zip, first-come first-served)
- Camp Games with Camp Sisol/School-age Program
- Wolk Children’s Play Area
- Israeli Dancing with Max Steiner
- Brickyard CrossFit Family Workout
All free except the zip line.
Food
Kosher food for purchase.
- Lipman’s Kosher Market
- Rita’s Italian Ice
- Sabra Grill
- Sugary Delights
- Tia Coffee
Vegetarian options available.
Entertainment
- 2:10pm Shabbat Sing with Mike and Leah
- 2:30pm Draper Center for Dance Education: Ballet Demo and Participatory Dance
- 3:00pm Noah Aronson
- 4:20pm The Rochester Jewish Chorale
Learning
Abraham’s Tent: A Space for Welcoming and Belonging
- 2:10pm Rochester Mikvah with with Esther CaroÂ
- 2:30pm Chevra Kadisha with Rivka ChilunguÂ
- 2:50pm Kabbalah with Rabbi Zohar
- 4:15pm High Holiday Challah braiding with Geulah Von Perlstein
- 4:30pm Shofar Blowing by Chabad
