This Week at The J
This week at the J
The Kaiserman JCC Blog
Passover Reflections and a downloadable Passover Kit!
Kaiserman JCC | FRI, APR 19, 2024Dear Friends, One of the highlights of the Passover seder is the reciting of the Four Questions. Many of us remember standing on a chair, singing the few words we…
read moreDay at the J: The Passover Way
Kaiserman JCC | FRI, MAR 29, 2024Dear Friends, With Purim festivities behind us and Passover approaching, we’re gearing up for an incredible day at the J filled with meaningful activities and joyful celebrations. Join us on…
read moreRock Steady Boxing at the Kaiserman JCC!
Kaiserman JCC | FRI, MAR 22, 2024Dear Friends, In honor of Parkinson’s Awareness Month this April, we’re thrilled to unveil an exciting new program at the Kaiserman JCC. Teaming up with Dynamic NeuroFit, we’re introducing Rock Steady…
read morePurim at the JCC!
Kaiserman JCC | FRI, MAR 08, 2024Dear Friends, This weekend we celebrate the beginning of the month of Adar II and as we approach the joyous festival of Purim, we can’t help but reflect on the…
read moreGems Federation Housing Programming
Kaiserman JCC | FRI, MAR 01, 2024Dear Friends, Gems has recently relaunched a program to bring engaging social and cultural activities to residents in Federation Housing. Federation Housing provides much-needed affordable housing communities and services that empower…
read moreOur Diller Teen Fellows will be hosting teens from Herzliya in April!
Kaiserman JCC | FRI, FEB 23, 2024Dear Friends, Within the Diller Teen Fellows program framework, a key element is an annual hosting of teen fellows from Herzliya, Israel, the location of our sister-partnership. This year, numerous…
read moreCamp Kef Specialty Camps
Kaiserman JCC | FRI, FEB 16, 2024Dear Friends, In our continuous efforts to enhance the diversity and richness of our Camp Kef offerings, we are introducing two brand-new specialty camp programs this summer that will run…
read moreVote for the Kaiserman JCC in the Main Line today best of the Main Line Awards!
Kaiserman JCC | FRI, FEB 09, 2024Dear Friends, The Kaiserman JCC is thrilled to announce our nomination for the Main Line Today Best of the Main Line awards in three categories. Your support means the world…
read moreIn Loving Memory of Byron Fersner, “Mr. B”
Kaiserman JCC | MON, FEB 05, 2024Dear Friends, It is with a very heavy heart that we share the sad news that Byron Fersner, “Mr. B”, beloved member of the JCC staff family, has passed away. In Jewish tradition it is…
read moreWe are so excited to welcome Sunrise Day Camp – Greater Philadelphia to our campus!
Kaiserman JCC | FRI, FEB 02, 2024Dear Friends, The recent prediction from Punxsutawney Phil, who did not see his shadow, hints at an early end to winter and has us eagerly looking forward to the sunny…
read moreCelebrate Tu B’Shvat at the JCC!
Kaiserman JCC | FRI, JAN 26, 2024Dear Friends, This past fall, I strolled along the Wissahickon trail, marveling at the changing colors of the leaves. With every step, the crunch of leaves beneath our feet echoed.…
read moreDiller Teen Fellow Philadelphia Update
Kaiserman JCC | FRI, JAN 19, 2024Dear Friends, This past Sunday Philadelphia’s Diller Teen Fellows took a deep dive into learning about Leadership. For some, leadership is a vague and amorphous concept that is widely used…
read moreReflections from a trip to Israel – Approaching 100 Days since October 7
Kaiserman JCC | FRI, JAN 12, 2024Dear Friends, The images circulating of Israel during the war here are dark, and being so far away, it is hard to see that there is any light. But Israel,…
read moreMartin Luther King Jr. Day
Kaiserman JCC | FRI, JAN 05, 2024Dear Friends, As we embark on the journey of a new year, January calls us to reflect and set resolutions. It is also a time to contemplate service to others,…
read moreHappy New Year from the Kaiserman JCC
Kaiserman JCC | FRI, DEC 29, 2023Dear Friends, As we usher in a new year, I find myself reflecting on the incredible journey we’ve embarked on together at the Kaiserman JCC. We’ve witnessed remarkable growth, resilience,…
read moreJCC Maccabi Games Team Philadelphia Tryouts are NOW OPEN!
Kaiserman JCC | FRI, DEC 22, 2023Dear Friends, With 2024 just around the corner, it feels like a great time to announce that registration for tryouts for the JCC Maccabi Games have officially OPENED! For those…
read moreCamp Kef is ACA-Accredited®!
Kaiserman JCC | FRI, DEC 15, 2023Dear Friends, It is with immense pride that I share that Camp Kef was recently notified that we have earned the prestigious ACA-Accredited® Camp status from the American Camp Association…
read moreHow many candles do we light each night?
Kaiserman JCC | FRI, DEC 08, 2023Dear Friends, How many candles do we light each night? Our sources respond to this question with a debate between two schools of thoughts: The House of Shamai and the…
read moreIt’s beginning to look a lot like Hanukkah!
Kaiserman JCC | FRI, DEC 01, 2023Dear Friends, December is here, and as the days grow shorter, the excitement for Hanukkah is building at the JCC. We invite you to shine a light on the season…
read moreMeet Katie Hausman, our new Senior Director of Summer Programs!
Kaiserman JCC | FRI, NOV 24, 2023Dear Friends, We are delighted to introduce Katie Hausman, the newest member of our JCC family. Katie joins us with immense enthusiasm, she brings a wealth of experience and a…
read moreOur first “Day at the J” Program – Sunday, November 12!
Kaiserman JCC | FRI, NOV 10, 2023Dear Friends, We are so excited to present an incredible lineup of activities for our first Day at the J, happening this Sunday, November 12. We have planned a diverse range…
read moreThe Kaiserman JCC Stands with Israel
Kaiserman JCC | FRI, NOV 03, 2023Dear Friends, As we navigate these challenging times, we want to take a moment to reflect on the various programs and initiatives we have undertaken to show our unwavering support…
read moreMeet Emma Fischer, our Rabbinic Intern!
Kaiserman JCC | FRI, OCT 27, 2023Hello everyone! I am so excited to introduce myself to the JCC community. My name is Emma Fischer, I am a second-year student at the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College, and I…
read moreL’chaim: A toast to another incredible year at the Kaiserman JCC
Kaiserman JCC | FRI, OCT 20, 2023Dear Friends, As we approach the year’s end, we invite you to celebrate our shared journey at L’chaim: A toast to another incredible year the J. Save the Date: Thursday,…
read moreCommunity Member Reflections
Kaiserman JCC | FRI, OCT 13, 2023Dear Friends In this week’s newsletter, we feature two heartfelt messages from our community members, Reut Baror, Kaiserman JCC Vice President, and Lihi Moskow, Robert J. Wilf Preschool and Kindergarten…
read moreA “Best Of” THANK YOU!
Kaiserman JCC | FRI, OCT 06, 2023Dear Friends I am so excited to share that our JCC has been honored in the 2023 Best of Jewish Philly Awards by the Jewish Exponent! Your unwavering support and…
read moreSecond Annual Community Fall Fest
Kaiserman JCC | FRI, SEP 29, 2023Dear Friends Over the past several weeks we have been hard at work finalizing the plans and gearing up for our Community Fall Festival, which is back for its second…
read moreMeet Diller Teen Fellow, Meredith Seidman
Kaiserman JCC | FRI, SEP 22, 2023Dear Friends, I am thrilled to introduce Meredith Seidman, one of this past year’s remarkable participants of the Philadelphia’s Diller Teen Fellows program. Meredith’s journey through Diller and her dedication…
read moreShana Tova!
Kaiserman JCC | FRI, SEP 15, 2023Dear Friends, When I entered my son’s school few weeks ago, a big sign was hanging on the wall and it said in bright colors, “Welcome Back!” I was glad…
read moreSecond Annual Community Fall Festival!
Kaiserman JCC | SAT, SEP 09, 2023Dear Friends, Despite the scorching weather suggesting that summer may be here to stay, we’re gearing up for the new season at the J! We’re excited to announce that our…
read moreA Year Round Hub for ALL Things Fun!
Kaiserman JCC | FRI, SEP 01, 2023Dear Friends, As the excitement of the summer begins to wind down and we start to transition back to the school routine, we bid farewell to the thrill of Camp…
read moreSchool Supply Donation Drive for Ukrainian refugee students
Kaiserman JCC | FRI, AUG 25, 2023Dear Friends, As the back-to-school season approaches, we are excited to announce the launch of our School Supply Donation Drive in collaboration with Pass4Kids and KleinLife’s Grow Hope initiative. For the…
read moreA Taste of Gems at the J – This September!
Kaiserman JCC | FRI, AUG 18, 2023Dear Friends, A new chapter is officially unfolding as we proudly announce our merger with Gems, a cherished program previously affiliated with Golden Slipper. Following official state approval, we are…
read moreAn amazing summer of KEF
Kaiserman JCC | FRI, AUG 11, 2023Dear Friends, As the sun begins to set on another unforgettable summer, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the incredible journey we’ve shared at Camp Kef. From…
read moreMaccabi heads to Florida!
Kaiserman JCC | FRI, AUG 04, 2023Dear Friends, Our JCC Maccabi Games 2023 journey continues this week in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida! I, along with all of the other delegation heads, am here in Florida preparing for the…
read moreKidsTime After-School Enrichment Registration is OPEN!
Kaiserman JCC | FRI, JUL 28, 2023Dear Friends, I’m Matt Martin, the Assistant Director of Camp Kef and also the Director of our KidsTime After-School Enrichment program at the J! While we’re relishing every moment of…
read moreMid-summer Camp Reflections
Kaiserman JCC | FRI, JUL 21, 2023Dear Friends, The end of this week marks the official half-way point of camp this summer, which always sneaks up on me so quickly! Like most Camp Directors, I spend…
read moreOur J on the Way van is here!
Kaiserman JCC | FRI, JUL 14, 2023Dear Friends, Beep, beep, beep! Our J on the Way van has finally arrived, after some remodeling and wrapping, and is officially ready to hit to road – bringing JCC…
read moreTeam Philadelphia has arrived in Israel for Maccabi!
Kaiserman JCC | FRI, JUL 07, 2023Dear Friends, Team Philadelphia has arrived in Israel for the JCC Maccabi Games! This year is the first time in a decade that the games are being held in Israel,…
read moreThe Adventure begins… at Camp KEF!
Kaiserman JCC | FRI, JUN 30, 2023Dear Friends, I am beyond thrilled to share some wonderful highlights below from our first week of Camp Kef! It has been an incredible start to the summer, filled with…
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