Dear Friends,
As 2026 comes to a close, we’re looking back on a year full of growth, connection, and community at the Kaiserman JCC. From our youngest learners in the Early Learning Centers to our KidsTime kids, Camp Kef campers, and teens, our award-winning programs have been shaped by you, our JCC Family. Now it’s time to celebrate it together.
Join us for our annual meeting, L’chaim: A Toast to Another Incredible Year at the J, on Thursday, December 17, from 7 to 8:30 pm at the Kaiserman JCC, with a cocktail hour beforehand from 6 to 7 pm.
This year is extra special because we’re celebrating 10 years of the Diller Teen Fellows program in Philadelphia! For a decade, Diller has brought together Jewish teens from across our region for a leadership experience that builds Jewish identity, a deep connection to Israel, and a commitment to making the world a better place. Along the way, our fellows have formed lifelong friendships with their Israeli peers and grown into leaders in our community and beyond.
To mark this milestone, we’re inviting back alumni from every Philadelphia cohort and handing them the mic. During a special alumni panel, former fellows will reflect on who they are today as Jewish young adults and how their Diller experience helped shape that journey. It’s a chance to hear directly from the young people this program was built for, and we can’t think of a better way to celebrate them.
Teens are at the heart of so much happening at the J, especially as we get ready to host the 2027 JCC Maccabi Games right here in Philadelphia next year. We’ll give you an inside look at the Games and everything still to come.
During the evening, we’ll share exciting updates on Project Bayit, welcome our new board members, and thank our departing board members for their service. We’ll also celebrate staff milestones and award winners whose dedication makes the J feel like home.
And of course, there will be delicious kosher food and drinks, fun giveaways, and plenty of time to connect with friends and neighbors. This event is free for JCC Family* members, but pre-registration is required.
We can’t wait to gather for an evening of appreciation, reflection, and togetherness as we raise a glass to another incredible year at the JCC!
Shabbat Shalom,
Alan
*Our JCC Family includes: Philly JCC Early Learning Center Families, KidsTime and Camp Kef parents, Friends of the J, Summer Swim and Fitness Members, JCC Staff, and individuals who have contributed more than $108 in 2026.
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