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Gems at the J | Modern Hebrew 101
2025-09-19 11:30 - 12:30, 2025-09-12 11:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Kaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood, PA, 19096, United States
On the schedule by special request! Learn Ivrit (Hebrew) in a fun, welcoming class for adult learners. Build vocabulary, master everyday expressions, and explore Israeli culture through interactive activities. Whether for travel, family, or personal connection, come aleph-bet on yourself and watch your Hebrew grow!
Click here to register for Modern Hebrew 101!

Apples & Honey - Rosh Hashanah Pop-Up in the Lobby
2025-09-19 08:00 - 16:00
Let’s get in the holiday spirit with Apples and Honey in the JCC Lobby! We will have a little something fun for kids and adults, and of course, apples and honey.
We will be in the lobby from 8am-4pm, so just stop on by.

Supporting Teens Lecture & Conversation
2025-09-18 19:00 - 20:00
Teens and their parents are invited to join us for an engaging and insightful conversation about teen wellbeing in today’s world. Together, we’ll explore:

The challenges teens and their parents face
Practical strategies for support
Preventive measures to promote resilience
Ways to help teens build and maintain holistic wellbeing

Let’s work together to prepare our teens not just for school, but for life. We will be joined by our amazing panel: Hanna Bookbinder, LSW, M.Ed: ADHD Executive Functioning Skills Coach; Aileen Gavin, CRNP, Penn Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine; Carlos Bradley, President of ISAA International Student Athlete Academy; Dr. Paul Kesselman, Director at Kesselman Clinical Associates; Rabbi Jeremy Winaker, Director of Greater Philadelphia Hillel Network
Click here to register for the Teen Support Conversation!

Gems at the J | Resource Expo & Line Dancing Happy Hour
2025-09-18 16:00 - 18:00
Join us for a Let’s Make A Plan resource exhibition, geared towards adults & older adults, followed by line-dancing, nacho bar, desserts, and virgin margaritas, plus raffles!
Click here to register for Resource Expo!

Step + PlyoJam Free Fitness Pop-Up
2025-09-18 10:00 - 11:00
Get a taste of what’s coming! Join us for a special pop up class that is half of the time Step and half PlyoJam for the ultimate workout mashup with Oreet and Aviva. It’s the perfect way to sample both before the new classes officially launch on October 9.
Click here to register for Step & Plyojam Pop Up 9/18!

Gems at the J | Eat Well, Be Well Series - My Plate
2025-09-17 13:00 - 13:45
Each Month, join Rachel for fresh insights on food, eating, and overall health sponsored by IBX. TOPIC: Learning about MyPlate
Click here to register for Eat Well Be Well!

Gems at the J | Learn and Light Bites with Main Line Health: Fall Prevention
2025-09-16 12:00 - 13:15
Topic: Fall prevention and Exercise
Speaker: Kara Chivalette, Wellness Education Specialist
Safer Steps — a combined seminar and movement class focused on preventing falls at home and in the community. Discover how to identify and reduce environmental fall risks, and practice targeted exercises designed to improve strength, balance, and flexibility to help keep you safe and steady.
Click here to register for Fall Prevention!

Gems at the J | Zentangle Word for the New Year
2025-09-16 10:30 - 12:00
Zentangle®: Word for the New Year
Set your intentions for the New Year with a custom art piece. In this class you will identify a characteristic trait that you would like to bring into the new Jewish year that will be symbolized by a word of your choosing. Using the Zentangle Method, you will draw around the word creating a piece of art. A list of words will be provided for inspiration. No experience required.
Click here to register for Zentangle!

Gems at the J | Canasta Guided Play
2025-09-15 12:15 - 14:00
Did you recently learn how to play Canasta, and need a little guidance while you play? Here’s the opportunity to play and build your confidence with an additional boost of support from facilitators Alice and Gladys. You must know how to play Canasta to join this opportunity.
Click here to register for Canasta!

Gems at the J | Canasta Lunch
2025-09-15 12:00 - 12:30
Join us for lunch and help us keep Open Play Canasta accessible for everyone!
Sandwiches, salads & desserts will be served.
Click here to register for Canasta Lunch!

New Year, New ShinShinim Meetup at the Playground
2025-09-14 15:00 - 16:30
Please join us as we get ready for the new year with some fun Join us at the JCC Playground for popsicles, apples, and honey with our new ShinShinim, Dan and Noya. We will have treats, playground time, games, and storytime.
Families and adults of all ages are also welcome to stop by and meet Dan and Noya as they begin their adventure in Philadelphia.
Click here to register for our ShinShin Meet Up!

Maccabi Reunion and Picnic
2025-09-14 13:00 - 15:00
Join the Philadelphia Maccabi Family as we celebrate our Maccabi Summer, Honor our medal-winning teams, and athletes in their final JCC Maccabi year, and name our delegation’s MVPs, Spirit Award Winners, and Coach of the Year.
This event is free for our athletes and we hope our families will join us for fun, food, and more.
Click here to register for 2025 Maccabi Picnic!

Pickleball Frenzy Session 1 Begins
2025-09-12 18:30 - 20:00
All Levels: 6:30-8pm Fridays
Fall Session 1 is September 12 to October 10
Fall Session 2 is November 7 to December 12 (skip 11/29)
Get ready for a fantastic pickleball experience with our PickleFrenzy program! This high-energy session is all about non-stop action, featuring continuous feeds, drills, and games. Participants will constantly hit balls, rotate through drills, and stay engaged for the entire hour and a half. How many balls can you hit? Join us for PickleFrenzy and find out! Cost is for entire session.
Click here to register!

Gems at the J | Hands-on Art Workshop
2025-09-12 10:30 - 12:00
Come join Gavi for an art workshop to explore papercutting!
No experience needed.
Click here to register for Hands-On Art!

Gems at the J | NYC Trip - Maybe Happy Ending on Broadway
2025-09-10 08:30 - 19:00
Winner of 6 Tony Awards, including Best Musical
MAYBE HAPPY ENDING is the story of a chance encounter that sparks connection, adventure, and maybe even love. It follows two lifelike helper bots, Oliver and Claire, who discover each other in Seoul later in the 21st century and develop a connection that challenges what they believe is possible for themselves, exploring relationships, love and mortality.
Please register below by August 5!
Join us for a fun day in the New York City! Price includes round trip transportation, orchestra seats, and gratuities. Price does not include lunch. Book your own reservation for your favorite restaurant around the theater district.
Bus leaves sharply at 9am from the Kaiserman JCC and returns around 7pm.
Register For Broadway Trip Here

Gems at the J | Jews From Around The World
2025-09-09 11:00 - 12:00
Part 1: The History, Culture & Food of the Italian Jews
Tuesday, September 9 11AM-12PM with Steve Pollack, Opera Singer and Performer
For more than 2,000 years, a distinct Jewish community has thrived in Italy, cultivating a culture unlike the Ashkenazi, Sephardic, or Mizrahi traditions that may be more familiar. The Italian Rite liturgy traces its origins back to the time of the Maccabees, and the community’s cuisine is equally unique, rich with history and flavor. This program will explore their origins, journey through history, and the vibrant identity they maintain today.
Part 2: Jews from Around the World: Curaçao
Wednesday, October 29 12:30PM-1:30PM with Daniel van der Kwast, MBA, PT, DPT, CLSSBB
Jews arrived in Curaçao in the 17th century. This is one of the oldest communities of the New World, and it still exists today. Come hear how community member Dan Van der Kwast’s family played a role in the history of the Diaspora of the Sephardic Jews to and from Curaçao.
Part 3: Jews from Around the World: Yemen
Thursday, November 13 11:30AM-12:30PM with Oreet JS
Discover the rich heritage of Yemenite Jews through their dance, food, and history. In this workshop, you’ll explore their life in Yemen, the story of their immigration back to Israel, and traditional movements rooted in ancient ritual. Learn how their customs, shaped by generations of isolated life, have left a lasting mark on Israeli music, food, movement, and fashion. And yes…you’ll even get to taste a bite of Yemen, too!
Part 4: Jews From Around the World: Ukraine
Monday, December 15 12:30-1:30PM
Discover the rich history and vibrant culture of the Jews of Ukraine, from their centuries-old communities and traditions to their resilience through times of upheaval. This class will explore stories, music, and heritage that continue to shape Jewish life today.
Looking to just register for one or a few of these dates? Email Rachel@phillyjcc.com for a single class rate.

Click here to register for Jews from around the world!

Paws in the Pool 2025
2025-09-07 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-06 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-05 15:00 - 19:00, 2025-09-04 15:00 - 19:00, 2025-09-03 15:00 - 19:00
Harley’s Paws In The Pool!
Paws in the pool is back this year, and due to popular demand we have extended it into a whole week! Before we “paws” our pools for the season, we invite our canine friends for a day of swimming, splashing and socializing in our fenced-in outdoor pool and grassy area! Both the toddler pool and heated main pool will be open and there will be a lifeguard on duty.
We also encourage all participants to bring a dog item for donation (toy, food, towels etc.) to be given to a local shelter.
Tuesday, 9/2, Wednesday, 9/3, Thursday, 9/4 and Friday 9/5: 3pm to 7pm
Saturday, 9/6 and Sunday, 9/7: 12pm to 4pm
Register below!
$15/Day or $60/6 Day Membership

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Each dog must have a completed registration form before gaining entry into the event.
Owner/handler must be at least 18 years of age.
Maximum 2 Dogs per adult
All dogs must be current on their vaccinations.
All pets must be spayed or neutered.
Your dog may be released from their leash upon entering the pool deck area, following registration. No leashes while in the pool.
If there are behavior problems, your will be asked to leash your dog and or leave. Your dog must remain under your control at all times.
Know your dog’s personality. If he/she is acting aggressively, or overly affectionate, please calm him/her down before un-leashing. If your dog maintains an aggressive and/or overly affectionate demeanor, owner and dog will be escorted from the event.
Please be sure your dog has been exposed to swimming. Some dogs swim well, some don’t. If not, he/she may become afraid or aggressive.
Owners must appropriately dispose of their dog’s fecal matter in designated areas that are provided. Be courteous to other guests and clean up your dog’s “accidents”.
Please help your dog into and out of the pool. Lifeguards will be on hand if you or they need assistance.
Do not bring dogs that have health conditions that may endanger themselves or others.
Humans are allowed in pool to assist in getting dog in/out or to play with their dogs. No Free Swim, Laps, or Walking.
Outside food or drinks (pet or human) are not allowed in the pool.
No puppies under three (3) months old.
Please notify a staff person or volunteer if you have any questions.

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Owner/handler must be at least 18 years of age.
Maximum 2 Dogs per adult
All dogs must be current on their vaccinations.
All pets must be spayed or neutered.
Your dog may be released from their leash upon entering the pool deck area, following registration. No leashes while in the pool.
If there are behavior problems, your will be asked to leash your dog and or leave. Your dog must remain under your control at all times.
Know your dog’s personality. If he/she is acting aggressively, or overly affectionate, please calm him/her down before un-leashing. If your dog maintains an aggressive and/or overly affectionate demeanor, owner and dog will be escorted from the event.
Please be sure your dog has been exposed to swimming. Some dogs swim well, some don’t. If not, he/she may become afraid or aggressive.
Owners must appropriately dispose of their dog’s fecal matter in designated areas that are provided. Be courteous to other guests and clean up your dog’s “accidents”.
Please help your dog into and out of the pool. Lifeguards will be on hand if you or they need assistance.
Do not bring dogs that have health conditions that may endanger themselves or others.
Humans are allowed in pool to assist in getting dog in/out or to play with their dogs. No Free Swim, Laps, or Walking.
Outside food or drinks (pet or human) are not allowed in the pool.
No puppies under three (3) months old.
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OT's Baskeball Boy's & Girl's Mini Camp
2025-09-05 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-09-04 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-09-03 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-09-02 16:00 - 18:00
OTSKILLSANDDRILLSACADEMY’s 1st ANNUAL BACK TO SCHOOL BOYS & GIRLS MINI CAMP HOSTED BY:
CEO & Founder Marques “OT” Singleton
September 2nd-5th from 4pm-6pm | Ages 10-14 | Water small snacks & T-shirt are included.
For more information & inquiries please contact (445)208-0015 or otskillsanddrillacademy@gmail.com
otskillsanddrillsacademy.com
Camp Price $200
Discount Price $100 ($25/Day)
Early Bird Special $75 (Before August 13)
Payments accepted: Cash App: $MarquesSingleton, PayPal: OT215, Venmo: Marques-Singleton-3

Gems at the J | Cholent and Conversations
2025-09-05 11:30 - 12:30
Each month we will meet a different Rabbi or Jewish educator from the community, sharing their wisdom about Jewish connections in text impacting the world today with us! Cholent will be served.
September 5th – Rabbi David Levin, Board of Rabbis
October 10th – Cantor Jenn Boyle, Beth Chaim Reform Congregation
November 7th – Megan GoldMarche, Rabbi and Executive Director at Tribe 12
December 5th – Rabbi Nathan Martin, Beth Israel of Media
Click here to register for Fall Cholant & Conversations!
To register for just one date, please email Rachel

Gems at the J | Registration Brunch & Info Session
2025-09-04 10:00 - 11:30
Come join us for the September Open House Registration Brunch! Find out about our exciting programs and trips, plus learn about the resources from Clear Captions at 11am! Light brunch items will be served.

Click here to register for the Registration Brunch!

This program is free thanks to our sponsor, Clear Captions

Step + PlyoJam Free Fitness Pop-Up
2025-09-04 10:00 - 11:00
Get a taste of what’s coming! Join us for a special pop up class that is half of the time Step and half PlyoJam for the ultimate workout mashup with Oreet and Aviva. It’s the perfect way to sample both before the new classes officially launch on October 9.
Click here to register for Step & Plyojam Pop Up 9/4!

Gems at the J | Book Party
2025-09-03 14:30 - 15:45
Bring books to be donated to a local charity. We will enjoy some refreshments, and vote on books for the 2025-2026 Book Club, plus we will have a guest from the Free Library of Philadelphia to share information about valuable resources they offer, and more! We hope you will be able to join us for this fun afternoon! This will be open to all.
Click here to register for Book Party!
