“There’s a way to take any holiday and make it relevant,” Krulik said. “[Tu B’Shevat] was really about how do you connect the emotion and commitment to the environment to the holiday. Yes, it’s the birthday of the trees, but it’s really about sustainability, environmental protection and safety [and] safeguarding our natural resources.”

So for a little inspiration to forestall the inevitable, the Jewish Exponent asked some our community’s machers to share their New Year’s resolutions. Whether they shared a professional goal, such as advocating for civil rights, or something more personal like trying new recipes or writing more, we hope some of these resolutions are a bit more attainable than our own.

Once a week, the Kaiserman JCC Kindergarten class has a special visitor — Harley the dog. When Amy Foster, director of the Robert J. Wilf Preschool and Kindergarten, leads him inside the classroom, students come up to pet him and give him a hug. Harley, a certified therapy dog, is there so children can take turns reading to him. Research from the University of California, Davis Veterinary Medicine Extension has found that reading to dogs can build confidence in young readers, encouraging them to get more comfortable with reading aloud.

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Some parents want their kids to prepare for the fast-approaching academic year during those weeks, and the Kaiserman JCC in Wynnewood now offers an educational program that blends learning and summer fun. The JCC’s KidVentures Post Camp will run from Aug. 21 to Sept. 1. The program succeeds the JCC’s popular day camp, which ends Aug. 18. While the traditional day camp emphasizes fun summer experiences, the post-camp focuses on enrichment, with math-centric cooking and engineering challenges. The activities entertain campers, but they also provide a foundation for the upcoming school year.

Jason Friedman is of the mind that the “see something, say something” mantra in vogue these days needs to be a full-time philosophy.

Friedman, executive director of Community Security Services, a New York City-based nonprofit that works with Jewish agencies on security issues, spoke June 5 at Kaiserman JCC about the importance of situational awareness.

Join us for an evening of community of solidarity & discussion!

Monday, March 6 | 7:30pm

Kaiserman JCC | 45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood, PA

Please join us in welcoming Amy Krulik to the Kaiserman JCC as our Executive Director.  Amy is a longtime Kaiserman family member who has spent her most recent time running JRA (Jewish Relief Agency).  She returns to us with tons of energy and plans for our future.  You can catch Amy in a group exercise class...she has a goal of trying every one at least once, or around the building.  Her door is always open.  Welcome Amy!

Please help support the Kaiserman JCC and the Robert J. Wilf Preschool and Kindergarten Scholarship funds by joining our 1st Run, Walk and Wag, 5K for the J!

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Nolan Singer is a special young man. He plays soccer, basketball and baseball and is a student at Haverford Middle School.  As he approached his Bar Mitzvah he began to contemplate what type of Mitzvah Project he wanted to complete to commemorate this milestone.

"The main reason we like trees is because they are both beautiful and majestic. No two are alike. Different species display a seemingly endless variety of shapes, forms, textures and vibrant colors. Even individual trees vary their appearance throughout the course of the year as the seasons change. The strength, long lifespan and regal stature of trees give them a monument-like quality. Most of us react to the presence of trees with a pleasant, relaxed, comfortable feeling. In fact, many people plant trees as living memorials of life-changing events." quote from saveatree.com website.

"We cannot say enough wonderful things about the Circus program at Camp.  Our son gained confidence and was challenged to do extraordinary things—tightrope walking and jumping through fire-- under the direct supervision of a professional staff of performers.  And most importantly, Simon had a blast!"  --Harwood Family

Thanksgiving is coming, and Hanukkah is just around the corner. The holidays always remind me of both the rapid pace of change in our own lives – and the historical changes in how we observe certain times of the year. ...read more

Have you given up on exercise? A lot of older people do -- just one out of four people between the ages of 65 and 74 exercises regularly. Many people assume that they're too out-of-shape, or sick, or tired, or just plain old to exercise. They're wrong.

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NEW!!!! Childcare Option for Papal Visit
Friday, Sept 25, 8am-3:30pm
Kaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood

Come discover the Kaiserman JCC at our Open House, September 8 - 10, from 9am - 7pm! We are offering great deals on Memberships as well as specials on some of our signature programs! Current members can also receive a $75 credit for referrals. Learn more @www.phillyjcc.com/openhouse

Get ready for the JCC Texas Hold'Em Poker Tournament Sunday, June 7th! Doors open at 4:30, shuffle up at 5:15! Come try your skill and get the chance to win a minimum first place prize of $1,000 Visa gift card! $100 buy-in receives $5,000 worth of tournament chips. Sign up before May 17th and receive an early bird bonus of $1,000 chips! Fee includes light dinner, snacks and drinks! Buy in now at www.phillyjcc.com.

Kids Time were the first to jump into the pool today.  They officially opened up the 2015 season with a very special Friday swim.

Get ready for the Kaiserman J's famous Designer Bag Bingo Event! Don't pay ridiculous prices for beautiful designer bags! Pay only $30 at the door to compete for 15 chances to win authentic designer handbags from your favorite brands like the DKYN, Fossil, Kate Spade, Coach and more! Prices include 15 bingo sheets as well as desserts, coffee and tea! This is a BYOB event so call up your girls and make it a ladies night out! 

The JCC would like to thank everyone who attended the mama Mac concert last weekend! It was a lot of fun and truly special to see all the kids having such a great time dancing and singing. If you'd like to see pictures of the event, click on the link below! 

Rabbi Yonah Gross of Congregation Beth Hamedrosh in Wynnewood sold the chametz of members of his community and local Jewish Owned businesses to Mr. Rick Churchill, Ward Commissioner of Lower Merion Township.

Thanks again to everyone, the families, vendors and volunteers who made our Purim Carnival such a great success!

Join us as the Kaiserman JCC celebrates MLK Day of Service on Monday January 19th , by collecting items requested by the clients of the Mitzvah Food Pantry.

When everything else is closed, the J is open on December 25 from 9am-5pm.  Join us for a full day of fun and fitness.  Open gym time, no guest fees, kindergym, jkidphilly morning mitzvah project (10-11:30am),  challah braiding with Chabad (2pm), kids craft (2pm), kids movies at 1pm & 3pm. $5 lunch specials by Nana's Kitchen all day.  See you at the J!