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This Week at The J
This week at the J
The Kaiserman JCC Blog
Giving Thanks For You!
Kaiserman JCC | WED, NOV 26, 2025Dear Friends, With Thanksgiving arriving tomorrow, many of us are preparing to gather with loved ones, share a meal, and take a moment to reflect on the blessings in our…
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Mini and Junior Maccabi is Coming!
Kaiserman JCC | FRI, NOV 21, 2025Dear Friends, We are thrilled to share that the Kaiserman JCC will host the 2026 Mid-Atlantic Mini & Junior Maccabi Games on Sunday, May 3rd. This incredible, high-energy day will bring…
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An update from the Diller Teen Fellows
Kaiserman JCC | FRI, NOV 14, 2025Dear Friends, We are proud to share an update from our Philadelphia Diller Teen Fellows and to express our deepest gratitude to the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia for their generous and…
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L’chaim: A Toast to Another Incredible Year at the J
Kaiserman JCC | FRI, NOV 07, 2025Dear Friends, 2025 has truly been a banner year at the Kaiserman JCC, a year filled with growth, connection, and countless moments that reminded us what makes this community so…
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Camp Kef Bounce Day!
Kaiserman JCC | FRI, OCT 31, 2025Dear Friends, There’s something special about the way camp brings people together. Standing in the middle of the playground last summer, I remember the laughter, the music, the counselors cheering,…
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Peoplehood Is Our Response
Kaiserman JCC | FRI, OCT 24, 2025Dear Friends, If there’s one thing the last two years have taught us, it’s that we are all in this together. Events on one side of the world can deeply…
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Finding Community – Celebrating One Year in KOP
Kaiserman JCC | FRI, OCT 17, 2025Dear Friends, I grew up on a gravel road in Indiana, where playing in the creek, building forts, and joining neighbors for dinner defined what community meant to me. It…
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Israeli Dancing
Kaiserman JCC | FRI, OCT 10, 2025Dear Friends, Looking for a fun way to move, connect, and celebrate Israeli culture? Join me for Israeli Dancing at the Kaiserman JCC, held Wednesdays from October through June, 11:30…
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Festival of the Harvest: Sukkot and Fall Fest!
Kaiserman JCC | FRI, OCT 03, 2025Dear Friends, Like many Jewish holidays, Sukkot carries more than one name. It is not only the “Festival of Booths” but also the “Festival of the Harvest.” Fall arrives, the…
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Looking to Yom Kippur
Kaiserman JCC | FRI, SEP 26, 2025Dear Friends, Last week, on Rosh Hashanah, we looked back at our actions, deciding what to hold on to and what to release. This week, on Yom Kippur, we turn our…
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Wishing you a happy New Year
Kaiserman JCC | FRI, SEP 19, 2025Dear Friends, Every spring, I take time to clean my house. Not the regular weekly tidying, but a deeper process: looking at my home with fresh eyes and asking, “Do I…
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Fall Fest 2025
Kaiserman JCC | FRI, SEP 05, 2025Dear Friends, Celebrate the season at the Kaiserman JCC’s Fourth Annual Community Fall Festival on Sunday, October 12, from 11AM-3PM. Admission is free, and everyone is welcome to enjoy a…
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Fall Fitness
Kaiserman JCC | FRI, AUG 29, 2025Dear Friends, Fall is here, and so is our brand-new Fall Fitness Schedule! We’re thrilled to introduce new classes, new instructors, and some refreshed days and times to help keep…
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Fall Gems Program Guide
Kaiserman JCC | FRI, AUG 22, 2025Dear Friends, Our brand-new Fall Gems Guide is here, and it’s packed with programs designed for adults of all ages to learn, connect, and enjoy community at the J. Whether…
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Paws in the Pool 2025
Kaiserman JCC | FRI, AUG 15, 2025Dear Friends, As summer begins its gentle wind-down, I want to thank our swim members for making this season such a splash. From early morning laps to sunny afternoons with…
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Kids Programs This Fall
Kaiserman JCC | FRI, AUG 08, 2025Dear Friends, The school year is just around the corner, and we’re here to make afternoons something your kids look forward to! Whether you need daily after-school care, want to…
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An Update from Diller
Kaiserman JCC | FRI, AUG 01, 2025Dear Friends, Each year, the Diller Teen Fellows program brings together a group of thoughtful, curious, and passionate Jewish teens from around the world for a journey of leadership, learning, and self-discovery.…
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Greetings from Maccabi Tuscon
Kaiserman JCC | FRI, JUL 25, 2025Dear Friends, Greetings from Tucson, Arizona! I’m here on the ground preparing for the JCC Maccabi Games 2025, and the energy is incredible. Tucson is buzzing with anticipation as we…
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Thank you to our incredible ShinShiniyot this year!
Kaiserman JCC | FRI, JUL 18, 2025Dear Friends, As we wrap up the year, we are filled with gratitude for our incredible ShinShiniyot, Einav and Shira, who have spent the past 12 months infusing our community…
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Support our Gesher Mensches and Sunrise Day Camp
Kaiserman JCC | FRI, JUL 11, 2025Dear Friends, This summer, our Gesher campers (rising 4th and 5th graders) are living out Camp Kef’s core values, Kindness, Community, Curiosity, and Spirit, through a new initiative: Gesher Mensches, a…
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RACP Update
Kaiserman JCC | THU, JUL 03, 2025Dear Friends, We’re excited to share an update on the transformation happening in our gymnasium. Over the past few months, we’ve been hard at work giving this space the attention…
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Summer Swim at the J
Kaiserman JCC | FRI, JUN 27, 2025Dear Friends, The summer heat is here to stay, and so is the fun at the Kaiserman JCC outdoor pools! Whether you’ve been swimming with us since Memorial Day or…
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It’s Officially Summer!
Kaiserman JCC | FRI, JUN 20, 2025Dear Friends, It’s officially summer at the Kaiserman JCC, and we couldn’t be more excited to kick off Camp Kef this coming Monday! Around the J, you can already feel…
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Shalom Summer
Kaiserman JCC | FRI, JUN 13, 2025Dear Friends, Get ready for an unforgettable celebration on June 22! Join us for our third annual Shalom Summer Concert, a fantastic afternoon filled with vibrant music, meaningful community connections,…
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Kick it with the JCC
Kaiserman JCC | FRI, JUN 06, 2025Dear Friends, Philadelphia is about to take center stage on the global soccer scene, hosting eight matches of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup at Lincoln Financial Field this month and next.…
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Shavuot Reflections
Kaiserman JCC | FRI, MAY 30, 2025Dear Friends, When I first visited Philadelphia, I was struck by the abundance of greenery. Everywhere I turned – trees, grass, flowing water. The fertile soil, vibrant foliage, and fresh…
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Kaiserman JCC | FRI, MAY 23, 2025Dear Friends, Memorial Day Weekend is almost here, and that means the Kaiserman JCC outdoor pools are opening for the season! We’re thrilled to welcome our swim members back to…
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Connect with Diller Teen Fellows
Kaiserman JCC | FRI, MAY 16, 2025Dear Friends, Today is Lag B’Omer, a day on the Jewish calendar that reminds us of the power of resilience, community, and the spark of Jewish identity that carries us…
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Kaiserman JCC | FRI, MAY 09, 2025Dear Friends, Get ready for an unforgettable celebration on June 22! Join us for our third annual Shalom Summer extravaganza! We’re thrilled to invite you to a fantastic afternoon filled…
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Israel Running Group
Kaiserman JCC | FRI, MAY 02, 2025Shalom, Friends, Today is the day after Yom Ha’atzmaut, and every year Israel’s Independence Day leaves me dreaming of Israel. I find myself remembering the three Yom Ha’atzmauts I was…
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Spring Yamim Days
Kaiserman JCC | FRI, APR 25, 2025Dear Friends, For those who may not know me yet, my name is Niv Sadeh, and I serve as the community Shaliach from Israel here at the Kaiserman JCC, working with the Jewish…
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Kaiserman JCC | FRI, APR 18, 2025Dear Friends, If you’ve been thinking about joining our Summer Swim Membership this summer, here’s another great reason to dive in – JCC members receive discounted swim lesson rates! Membership…
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A Passover Message
Kaiserman JCC | FRI, APR 11, 2025Dear Friends, Each year, the days leading up to Passover are filled with busyness and urgency. We clean our homes, prepare meals, discuss guest lists and plans, all while continuing…
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Passover Activities
Kaiserman JCC | THU, APR 10, 2025Director of Engagement, Barrie Mittica was on PHL 17 to discuss how to engage children around passover with fun crafts and activities! Watch the video and check out the links…
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Spring Into Fitness
Kaiserman JCC | FRI, APR 04, 2025Dear Friends, Our spring fitness schedule is here, and it’s packed with new classes, expanded times (including evenings!), and fresh energy to keep you moving, motivated, and connected. Whether you’re…
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Shalom Summer
Kaiserman JCC | FRI, MAR 28, 2025Dear Friends, Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon as we come together for our third annual Shalom Summer celebration – our featured summer event! On Sunday, June 22, we invite you to join…
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Summer Swim Memberships
Kaiserman JCC | FRI, MAR 21, 2025Dear Friends, Summer swim memberships are officially available for purchase, and we’re kicking off the season with an early bird special! Now through the end of the month (March 31), use code SAVEONSWIM25 to…
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Announcing our RACP Gymnasium Renovations!
Kaiserman JCC | FRI, MAR 14, 2025We are thrilled to announce the first phase of a major facility upgrade at the Kaiserman JCC! Thanks to a $500,000 Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grant and the generous…
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New Kids Programs
Kaiserman JCC | FRI, MAR 07, 2025Dear Friends, Over the past three years, one of the most rewarding parts of my time at the Kaiserman JCC has been launching and expanding our academic, arts, and athletic…
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Purim Fest ’25
Kaiserman JCC | FRI, FEB 28, 2025Dear Friends, Purim is almost here, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you at Purim Fest ’25 on Sunday, March 9, from 11 AM – 3 PM at the…
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