Small children; small problems. Big children, big problems: Films about American Jewish Families This series explores the journeys of Jewish families as their young adult children begin to assert their independence, leading to both comical and dramatic complications. Spanning from the early 20th to the 21st century, the films trace the immigrant experience and the […]
This lecture series explores iconic films that transitioned from the silver screen to the Broadway stage. Each session will focus on a different movie-turned-musical, examining how the story, characters, and themes were adapted for live theater. We will dive into the creative process behind these transformations, discussing the challenges and innovations involved in bringing a […]
The FUEL Program for seniors is a three part series looking into healthy aging and food as medicine for disease management. The class participants will learn about a healthy diet and understand how diet can help with disease processes such as weight gain, high blood pressure, pre-diabetes and cardiac disease. In each class we will explore nutrition […]
Instructor: Rabbi Eric Yanoff, Adath Israel Class Dates: Wednesdays May 7th, May 14th, May 21st Join Rabbi Eric Yanoff for the annual "One Book, One Jewish Community" book club as he explores this year’s selection, For Such a Time as This: On Being Jewish Today, by Rabbi Eliot Cosgrove. The book deals with the challengeing […]
Come to one or all of these free afternoon programs on finding community and resources while aging. We will be joined by guests from Main Line Health, Senior Living Specialists Philly, Right At Home, and more. March 5 - Aging with Dignity with Sebastiano Porcu, MD, Main Line Health March 19 - The Science of […]
Rabbi Moses ben Maimon, known as the RAMBAM in the Jewish world, and Maimonides in the philosophical world, is considered the greatest Jewish philosopher of the Middle Ages. His magnum opus, The Guide for the Perplexed, is one of the great texts of medieval philosophy. We will read excerpts from this work that deal with […]
MIND YOUR NATURE! How nature can positively affect our minds $72 for entire course, $60 with fitness unlimited package, or $15 per drop-in Research shows that being in nature can reduce stress levels and increase wellbeing. The number one predictor of wellbeing and a healthy life is the quality of your relationships and connections to the […]
With Jason Layden, Fitness Professional and Creator of PlyoJam May 9th's course is: Connect - Elevate how you See People! Explore the critical role of communication in building lasting relationships with your students. By mastering active listening and staying fully present, instructors can create an environment where students feel truly seen and heard. This powerful […]
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