Gems at the J | Learn and Light Bites with Main Line Health: Prevention And Management Of Osteoporosis with Dan Van Der Kwast
2024-12-17 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Kaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood, PA, 19096, United States
Speaker: Dan van der Kwast, MBA, PT, DPT
Topic: Prevention and Management of Osteoporosis
Each month we will bring a different speaker to discuss health and wellness topics. Lunch cosponsored by Tikvah
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SharQuí Bellydance - 7 Week Class (11/5-12/17)
2024-12-17 19:00 - 20:00
8 Week Class on Tuesdays (Register at the Link Below)
Class Dates: 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17
Cost: $20/Drop-In or $115/Full Session.
SharQuí, The Bellydance Workout® is a liberating fitness program that’s as fun as it is healthy. Unlike other dance-based workout programs, SharQuí isn’t focused on weight loss. We promote overall fitness and beauty – specifically, YOUR beauty! Are you ready to give up boring workouts and become your best self while having the time of your life? It’s time to try SharQuí!
Register on the SweatNow app. Upload app on phone. Search for (JCC) SharQui Bellydance
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Can’t register using the app? Email us!

Gems at the J | Hanukkah 101+
2024-12-19 11:00 - 11:45
with Rabbi Moriah SimonHazani and Israeli Emissary Niv Sadeh
Come learn the story of Hanukkah, traditions (old and new)! Plus gain some insight Israeli Hanukkah customs too, from our emissary, Niv.
Registration is now closed. Email rachel@phillyjcc.com with any questions!

Gems at the J | Soup & Swap - A Holiday Celebration
2024-12-19 11:45 - 13:00
With all your Gems friends!
Come warm up with some tasty soup as you enjoy Hanukkah desserts. We will also be doing a gift swap! If you would like to participate in the gift swap, please bring a new/unused (or re-gift) item wrapped for swapping.
Listen to some holiday tunes and enjoy the company of the Gems community!
Registration is now closed. Email rachel@phillyjcc.com with any questions!

Gems at the J | Lunch Bunch
2024-12-19 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-12-26 12:00 - 13:00
Catch up with your friends or make some new ones. Bring your own lunch and if you want, also bring something to share.
No program on 10/3, 10/17, and 11/28
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Gems at the J | Mahjong Open Play
2024-12-19 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-12-26 13:00 - 15:00
Facilitators: Helene Rosenfeldt and Sharon Dunoff
No Mahjong on 10/3, 10/17, 11/28
This playtime is for people who KNOW how to play, from beginner to advanced. If interested in learning how to play Mahjong for the first time, please email Rachel at rsakofs@phillyjcc.com
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Help create the future of Jewish Teen Programs! Session 2
2024-12-19 18:00 - 20:00
Join us for our second session of our Future Teen Programming Workshop.
Imagine. Innovate. Impact.
Help Create the Future of Jewish Teen Programs
Join us in partnership with the Kaiserman JCC and the Jewish Federation as we invite high school aged teens from across the region to share their voices and ideas. This is your chance to collaborate with peers, explore new possibilities, and help shape the future of Jewish teen programming in our community.
Whether you’re passionate about social action, arts, sports, or leadership, your input will guide the creation of innovative programs that reflect the interests and needs of Jewish teens today.
Didn’t come to the first session? That’s ok! Join us anyway!

Help create the future of Jewish teen programs! Session 2
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Kid's Gym - Indoor Free Play
2024-12-22 08:30 - 10:00, 2024-12-29 08:30 - 10:00, 2025-01-05 08:30 - 10:00, 2025-01-12 08:30 - 10:00
Kid’s Gym – Indoor Free Play
Come warm up in the JCC gym and let your child burn off energy with some fun-filled free play! Our Indoor Kid’s Gym provides a safe and engaging environment every Sunday from 8:30-10am.
Kid’s Gym is perfect for crawlers through age 6 to explore, climb, and enjoy some unstructured playtime. Make friends, burn off some energy, and get some exercise in these cold winter months.
November 10, 2024 – March 30, 2025
Cost:
$7 / Single Session
$50 / 10-Session Pass (save $20)
$120 / Unlimited Pass (save $48)
Purchase a Session or Pass for Kid’s Gym
We are now doing payment through EZ Facility. You may already have an EZ Facility Account. To learn more about creating an account and purchasing, click here for a detailed walkthrough. Pre-registration is preferred, however if you do not pre-register the front desk will check you in upon arrival. The front desk can also help you purchase and schedule future sessions.
Need assistance purchasing through EZ Facility? Email us!
Please note: All Kid’s Gym Passes expire on 4/21/2025. Any unused sessions must be redeemed before that date.

Laughter & Lo Mein: Christmas Eve Movie Night
2024-12-24 15:00 - 18:00
Registration closes Sunday, December 22 at 5pm! Make sure to purchase your tickets before then!
Join us at the JCC for a longstanding tradition of Movies and Takeout on Christmas! Adults will gather to enjoy a screening of The Producers, while kids and families will have their own fun with a showing of Ice Age, along with games, crafts, and activities. Dinner will be provided for everyone!
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Gems at the J | Winter Registration Brunch
2025-01-07 10:00 - 11:30
Open House: Brunch and Winter Course Registration
Come and register for upcoming courses and classes in-person, while enjoying some fun and healthy brunch fare!
Please bring your curiosity, calendar, and enthusiasm, plus your insurance card so we can make sure you are getting the most out of your benefits.
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Gems at the J | Israeli Dancing with RakDan
2025-01-08 12:30 - 13:30
Cost: $10/Class or $5/With Fitness Class Pass or Insurance
To use the unlimited monthly class pass or insurance, please select the $5 option at registration and tell us at check in.
Instructor: Don Schillinger, Philadelphia area Israeli Dance Teacher
Israeli dancing is a fun way to move at a slow to moderate pace while enjoying traditional Israeli music, socializing with others, and utilizing your brainpower to remember steps. No prior dance experience expected. You can choose to participate in the dance lessons, or come to listen to the music and watch the dancing if you prefer. Even after the class is done, you will be smiling and singing the songs! This gems-sponsored class is open to adults of all ages.
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Gems at the J | Wise Fools: A Journey Through Jewish Clowning
2025-01-08 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-01-15 14:00 - 15:00
4 Wednesdays, January 8 – January 29 | 2PM – 3PM | $48
Explore the rich tradition of fools, jesters, and clowns within Jewish history through an engaging lecture and hands-on movement activities. This class will blend stories, historical context, and physical expression, allowing participants to learn while experiencing the art of clowning firsthand. Perfect for those interested in both the history and the playful spirit of clowning, with a focus on its Jewish significance.
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Instructor Danielle Levsky (they/she) is a multidisciplinary theater artist, specializing in clowning, physical theater, and movement education.
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
2025-01-09 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-01-16 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

Gems at the J | Cholent and Conversations
2025-01-10 11:00 - 12:00
Each month we will meet a different Rabbi or Jewish educator from the community, who will share with us their wisdom about the Jewish connections in text impacting the world today. Vegetarian Kosher Cholent will be served.
January 10 – Rabbi Claire Green
February 7 – Rabbi Yonah Gross
March 7 – Rabbi Lilli Shvartsmann
April 4 – Cantor Emeritus Eliot
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Please note: if you are registering for more than one class in the series but not the entire series, you will have to add each class to your cart individually. If you are having trouble registering for a drop-in class, please email Rachel

Pajama Shabbat with jkidphilly at the JCC
2025-01-10 17:00 - 19:00
Join jkidphilly and the Kaiserman JCC for Pajama Party Shabbat on Friday, January 10th, at 5:00pm. We will be celebrating shabbat together with breakfast for dinner, songs, stories, crafts, and more!
$36 per family: includes breakfast for dinner, drinks and activities!
Questions? Email Barrie!
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Red Cross Blood Drive at the J
2025-01-12 10:00 - 15:00
Red Cross Blood Drive at the J
Family Hall
Sunday, January 12 | 10am-3pm
NEW LOCATION! We have moved this drive to Cassia Mount Horeb, 35 Ardmore Ave., Ardmore, PA due to facility constraints.
You’re invited to donate blood at our upcoming blood drive. Please invite friends and family and sign up below. Just one donation can save 3 lives!
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Or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)
Or visit redcrossblood.org and enter: KAISERMANJCC to schedule an appointment
Streamline your donation experience and save up to 15 minutes by visiting redcrossblood.org/rapidpass to complete your pre-donation reading and health history questions on the day of your appointment.

Gems at the J | Safety Tips for Your Home
2025-01-13 10:30 - 12:00
Monday, January 13 | 10:30AM – 12PM | Free
Join the Lower Merion Village and the LM Police Department for a brief presentation on keeping your home and family safe. Learn about free programs for seniors, including the Lock for Life home security program, car seat check-ups for grandparents, and safe disposal of old prescription medications. We’ll also touch on how seniors can protect themselves from fraud and scams. Don’t miss this chance to get practical tips and ask questions!
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Pop-up Balance & Strength with Danielle Illfelder
2025-01-14 11:00 - 11:45
This program is sold out online! Remaining spots will be first come first serve day of. You may still sign up for future programs using the form below. If you have questions please email jamie@phillyjcc.com
Our dynamic exercise class with Danielle Illfelder PT, DPT designed to enhance strength, improve posture, and boost balance through mindful movements. Perfect for all fitness levels, this class will help you build a strong, balanced body and a confident stance.
Danielle Illfelder, PT, DPT is a clinical physical therapist with a special interest in neurology, and balance and falls in the aging population. She has almost 20 years of experience in clinical settings including Mass General Hospital in Boston, MA and Dynamic Home Therapy in Berwyn, PA. She also has a passion for exercise and has taught many fitness classes at local gyms including cycling and strength and balance classes.
Join us after the class for our Lunch & Learn Series with Main Line Health! Register for Lunch & Learn
Please RSVP to the Pop-Up Balance Class using the form below. Please note that this form does not count as payment. Please pay by cash, card, or check at the front desk when you arrive for the program. This program is $5/Person or Free with an Unlimited Monthly Class Pass. Email Jamie@phillyjcc.com with any questions.

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Gems at the J | Learn and Light Bites with Main Line Health: Stepping into the New Year with Healthy Feet with Dr. Tran
2025-01-14 12:00 - 13:15
Stepping into the New Year with Healthy Feet with Dr. Tran | Tuesday, January 14, 2025 | 12PM – 1:15PM | Free
Speaker: Dr. Tran
Topic: Stepping into the New Year with Healthy Feet
Each month we will bring a different speaker from Main Line Health to discuss health and wellness topics. Lunch cosponsored by Tikvah.
Please join us from 11-11:45 before the lecture for a $5 balance class with Danielle Illfelder PT, DPT. Join our dynamic exercise class designed to enhance strength, improve posture, and boost balance through mindful movements. Perfect for all fitness levels, this class will help you build a strong, balanced body and a confident stance. Are you an unlimited class pass holder? You can join our balance class for free!
Planning to come to the Balance Class? Email us to let us know or just drop in!
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Gems at the J | Winter “Give Back” Hands-On Art Class
2025-01-15 10:30 - 11:45
Wednesday, January 15 | 10:30AM – 11:45AM | Free
The hamsa is a symbol of protection from evil forces and is also believed to bring good luck. Used in many cultures, the word “hamsa” comes from the Arabic word for five referring to the five fingers of the hand. We will use air dry clay to create decorative, hanging hamsas. Learn to roll a clay slab, cut from a stencil, and add texture to ceramic pieces. We will finish the hamsas with acrylic paints so they are ready for hanging. Dress for mess! Please bring a donation of nonperishable or canned foods or feminine hygiene products which will be dropped off at the Ardmore Food Pantry.
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Gems at the J | An Insider Look at Israel
2025-01-15 12:15 - 13:00
3 Wednesdays, January 15 – January 29 | 12:15PM – 1PM | $18 (Must register for all dates)
Come ask your questions about Israel and learn about the history and culture of the Israeli people with our Jewish Embassy Niv Sadeh.
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Interested in coming to just one or a few sessions? Email rachel@phillyjcc.com

Gems at the J | Afternoon Mahjong Lessons
2025-01-16 13:00 - 14:00
With Sharon Dunoff & Helene Rosenfeldt | 3 Thursdays, January 16-30, 2025 | 1pm – 2pm | $60
In just 3 weeks, you will learn how to play a beginner’s game of Mah Jongg. You’ll learn how to identify tiles, read a card and the rules of the game! Learn the game your mother and grandmother always wanted to teach you!
Please feel free to join us for Mahjong Open Play after the completion of the course from 1-3pm on Thursdays.
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Gems at the J | Introduction to Chess
2025-01-16 15:00 - 16:00
6 Thursdays, January 16 – February 20 | 3PM – 4PM | $60 (Must register for all dates)
Interactive beginner chess classes will cover the basic strategies of the game, checkmates, tactics, and opening principles. Students will engage in problem-solving and develop the skills to understand all the rules and be able to play a complete game.
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Instructor Jessica Regam is a Woman FIDE Chess Master, represented the United States in multiple Pan American (bronze medalist) and World Youth Championship events, former national champion among girls, currently ranked in the top 100 females in the U.S. Jessica loves chess for its problem-solving aspect and the mental challenge it provides, and is passionate about instilling the joy of the game in others.
