Events

Explore political topics in this 5 week class with Bill Rosenberg. Oct. 1, 2026: The Future of U.S. and Diaspora Support for Israel Explore how political, cultural, and generational changes are reshaping the relationship between Israel and Jewish communities in the U.S. and around the world, and what these shifts mean for the future of Jewish peoplehood. Oct. 15, 2026: How Have Organizations Such as the ADL and ACLU Increased or Lessened Support for Jews and Jewish Causes Over Time? Examine how the missions and priorities of organizations like the ADL and ACLU have evolved, and how those changes have influenced support for Jewish communities, civil rights, and public discourse. Oct. 29, 2026: What Is the Likely […]

BACK TO SCHOOL Film Series with Ruth Anolik. We will start each session with an introduction the film with light refreshments, screen the film and then finish up with a discussion. 10/5: The Chosen. 1981. 10/12:School Ties . 1992. 10/19: Clueless. 1995. 10/26: A Serious Man. 2009. Can't make it to all sessions? Email Rachel for a $15 drop-in rate.

Canasta is a fun, fast-paced card game of strategy and teamwork. This class is for beginners, who have never played before. Come challenge your mind to a new card game, in a small group setting. Click here to register!

At the Dawn of Human Art Inside the Painted Caves of Southwest France With Stephen, Dr. Steve, Phillips, Ph.D., Penn Museum Our capability to express ourselves symbolically through art is among the features that make our species unique in the animal kingdom. The search for the origins of human art plays an important role in anthropological research to this very day. Why produce art at all? Can we, from our viewpoint tens of thousands of years later, even understand the intent of the Paleolithic artisans who created these images deep inside remote caves? Modern human artistic expression is evident in the form of hundreds, if not thousands, of stunning images painted onto the walls of caves in southern France. Early modern human occupations of these painted […]

Come for 3 weekly tours of The Charms of Fairmont Park. Each week we will head to a different historical landmark and take a tour to learn about the stories that helped shaped the history of Philadelphia. The tours will include; Strawberry Mansion (10/8), Laural Hill Mansion(10/15), and Woodford Mansion (10/22). Within the grounds of […]

BACK TO SCHOOL Film Series with Ruth Anolik. We will start each session with an introduction the film with light refreshments, screen the film and then finish up with a discussion. 10/5: The Chosen. 1981. 10/12:School Ties . 1992. 10/19: Clueless. 1995. 10/26: A Serious Man. 2009. Can't make it to all sessions? Email Rachel for a $15 drop-in rate.

Canasta is a fun, fast-paced card game of strategy and teamwork. This class is for beginners, who have never played before. Come challenge your mind to a new card game, in a small group setting. Click here to register!

Jewish Philadelphia will be a 3 part course with Michael Schatz is covering the following topics: Colonial era through the German Jewish period of the 19th century The great immigration and Jewish Quarter/ South Philly Jewish neighborhoods of the 20th century, through about 1960 WALK-INS WELCOME! PAY AT THE DOOR Click here to register!

Explore political topics in this 5 week class with Bill Rosenberg. Oct. 1, 2026: The Future of U.S. and Diaspora Support for Israel Explore how political, cultural, and generational changes are reshaping the relationship between Israel and Jewish communities in the U.S. and around the world, and what these shifts mean for the future of Jewish peoplehood. Oct. 15, 2026: How Have Organizations Such as the ADL and ACLU Increased or Lessened Support for Jews and Jewish Causes Over Time? Examine how the missions and priorities of organizations like the ADL and ACLU have evolved, and how those changes have influenced support for Jewish communities, civil rights, and public discourse. Oct. 29, 2026: What Is the Likely […]

Come for 3 weekly tours of The Charms of Fairmont Park. Each week we will head to a different historical landmark and take a tour to learn about the stories that helped shaped the history of Philadelphia. The tours will include; Strawberry Mansion (10/8), Laural Hill Mansion(10/15), and Woodford Mansion (10/22). Within the grounds of […]

BACK TO SCHOOL Film Series with Ruth Anolik. We will start each session with an introduction the film with light refreshments, screen the film and then finish up with a discussion. 10/5: The Chosen. 1981. 10/12:School Ties . 1992. 10/19: Clueless. 1995. 10/26: A Serious Man. 2009. Can't make it to all sessions? Email Rachel for a $15 drop-in rate.

Canasta is a fun, fast-paced card game of strategy and teamwork. This class is for beginners, who have never played before. Come challenge your mind to a new card game, in a small group setting. Click here to register!

At the Dawn of Human Art Inside the Painted Caves of Southwest France With Stephen, Dr. Steve, Phillips, Ph.D., Penn Museum Our capability to express ourselves symbolically through art is among the features that make our species unique in the animal kingdom. The search for the origins of human art plays an important role in anthropological research to this very day. Why produce art at all? Can we, from our viewpoint tens of thousands of years later, even understand the intent of the Paleolithic artisans who created these images deep inside remote caves? Modern human artistic expression is evident in the form of hundreds, if not thousands, of stunning images painted onto the walls of caves in southern France. Early modern human occupations of these painted […]

In this course with Leila Joffe, we will explore some of the greatest musical theater performers from the UK. We will highlight exceptional talents such as Julie Andrews, Michael Ball, Elaine Paige, Michael Crawford, and other great performers. Click here to register!

Jewish Philadelphia will be a 3 part course with Michael Schatz is covering the following topics: Colonial era through the German Jewish period of the 19th century The great immigration and Jewish Quarter/ South Philly Jewish neighborhoods of the 20th century, through about 1960 WALK-INS WELCOME! PAY AT THE DOOR Click here to register!