Gems at the J | Broadway with Leila Joffe
2025-01-21 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Kaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood, PA, 19096, United States
3 Tuesdays, January 21 – February 4 | 11AM – 12PM | $36 (Must register for all dates)
We will take an in-depth look at Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein. They were one of the most successful teams in musical theater. We will learn about the beginning of their careers and what led them to their very first show, Oklahoma. Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein transformed the landscape of musical theater, elevating it to a new level of artistry and storytelling. Their influence can still be felt today, as their works continue to be celebrated and performed around the world.
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Interested in coming to just one or a few sessions? Email rachel@phillyjcc.com

Gems at the J | Towering Genius: Abraham Lincoln, His Life, Assassination, and Lineage
2025-01-23 10:00 - 11:00
4 Thursdays, January 9 – January 30 | 10AM – 11AM | $48 (Must register for all dates)
Abraham Lincoln’s political views were deeply rooted in the principles of the Declaration of Independence, a sentiment he shared with the nation’s founders. Born into modest circumstances, Lincoln worked his way up from riverboat laborer to attorney, state legislator, U.S. Congressman, and eventually President. His stepmother, Sarah Bush Lincoln, fostered his love for reading by giving him a Bible, helping make him one of the most biblically literate U.S. presidents. This course explores Lincoln’s Constitution, his political philosophy, his relationships with both the political and Jewish communities, and his life’s story, including his assassination.
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Instructor Herb Kaufman possesses a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree from Temple University. After completing a career as a Human Resources Executive, he has been a teacher, lecturer, and living historian for more than 20 years.
Interested in coming to just one or a few sessions? Email rachel@phillyjcc.com
