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Gems at the J | Hands On Art Workshops: Botanical Watercolors
2024-05-06 10:45 - 12:15 (America/New_York) | Kaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood, PA, 19096, United States
Instructor: Gavi Kestenbaum
Pay as you wish, suggested $10 for supplies
Flowers are blooming and summer is right around the corner! In this workshop, participants will learn how to translate their favorite flowers and leaves into simple illustrations using a few line-drawing techniques followed by an introduction to watercolor painting. Imaginations can run wild and the final masterpieces are sure to bring some summer vibes.
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Gems at the J | Sidewalks of New York: 20th Century Films
2024-05-06 12:30 - 14:30, 2024-05-13 12:30 - 14:30, 2024-05-20 12:30 - 14:30 | Kaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood, PA, 19096, United States
Instructor: Dr. Ruth Anolik, English Department, Vilanova University
Class Dates: Mondays May 6th, May 13th, May 20th
20th Century Films of the Jewish East Side. This film series will present three charming and fascinating American films made during the course of the twentieth-century about the Jewish experience in the lower East Side of New York. Each film presents a unique and engagingly human tale, together creating a mosaic of the life shared by many of our ancestors. We will go back in time from the most recent film (1988) to the oldest (1922) uncovering some gripping stories from our collective past.
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Gems at the J | Canasta Club
2024-05-06 15:00 - 17:00, 2024-05-13 15:00 - 17:00, 2024-05-20 15:00 - 17:00, 2024-05-27 15:00 - 17:00 | Kaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood, PA, 19096, United States
Every Monday, Except on Holidays
Come to the JCC and join friends to play Canasta. Knowledge of how to play the game is required – Canasta Club has no facilitators. Feel free to bring snacks!
Register at the link below. When you click this link it will bring you to all classes and courses available for registration. Under Sport you can select the categories of interest to you (i.e. Gems | Clubs). Under Age you can select Gems to filter all Gems-age events.
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SharQuí Bellydance - 6 Week Class Beginning April 2024
2024-05-06 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-05-13 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-05-20 19:00 - 20:00 | Kaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood, PA, 19096, United States
6 Week Class on Mondays (Register at the Link Below)
Starting April 15 | 7:00pm (There is no class on April 22)
Cost: $99/Full Session $20/Drop-In
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 6-week session
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57 Fridays Book Talk with Author Myra Sack
2024-05-08 19:00 - 20:30 | Kaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood, PA, 19096, United States
Children’s Book World and Kaiserman JCC invite you to a special evening with Myra Sack, author of 57 Fridays: Losing Our Daughter, Finding Our Way. Myra will be at Kaiserman JCC on Wednesday, May 8 at 7PM in conversation with her husband Matthew Goldstein. They will discuss the book which is an affecting, meditative memoir honoring their daughter Havi who died of Tay-Sachs.
The evening will be moderated by Lisa Hostein, Executive Editor of Hadassah Magazine.
The $27.99 registration includes 2 tickets and the book.
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Mary Jo Daley Senior Fair 2024
2024-05-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Kaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood, PA, 19096, United States
Mary Jo Daley Senior Fair
When: May, 9 | 10am-12pm | Kaiserman JCC
Free Event
Residents of the 148th will have the opportunity to learn about valuable resources for seniors that are offered by state, municipal, and federal government offices and agencies as well as non-profits. Rep. Mary Jo Daley and her staff will be on-hand to answer questions and provide direction on a host of state government-related programs and services.
Contact Representative Daley for more info. (610) 832-1679 RepMaryJoDaley@pahouse.net
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Gems at the J | Mahjong Open Play
2024-05-09 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-16 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Kaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood, PA, 19096, United States
Every Thursday, Except on Holidays
For beginners and seasoned players alike. Facilitators will be available to assist beginner players. Veteran players can join peers familiar with the game.
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Gems at the J | Learn and Light Bites with Main Line Health: Healthy Joints with Dan van der Kwast
2024-05-13 12:00 - 13:30 | Kaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood, PA, 19096, United States
Instructor: Dan van der Kwast, MBA, PT, DPT
Join Dan van der Kwast, an expert in orthopedics, as he delves into the critical topic of joint health. Discover the secrets to maintaining strong and healthy joints over time, understand the common causes of hip and joint pain, and learn about the latest advancements in treatment options. Dan will also share practical tips for everyday care to prevent discomfort and enhance mobility.
Lunch for this event is co-sponsored by The Weinberg Foundation Grant and Tikvah AJMI.
Click here to register for the May Learn and Light Bites!
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Gems at the J | Jukebox Musical II
2024-05-14 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-05-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Kaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood, PA, 19096, United States
Instructor: Leila Joffe, MFA American Conservatory Theater, AFTRA, SAG, Actors Equity
Class Dates: Tuesdays: May 14th, May 21st, May 28th
The Jukebox Musical II is a musical with well-known songs as opposed to original music composed for the show. We will delve into musicals including; Motown the Musical, On Your Feet, The Cher Show, Ain’t Too Proud, Summer, and Juliet.
Register at the link below. When you click this link it will bring you to all classes and courses available for registration. Under Sport you can select the categories of interest to you (i.e. Gems | Music). Under Age you can select Gems to filter all Gems-age events.
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Yom Ha’Atzmaut | Poetry Reading with Adi Keissar, Israeli Poet, and Israeli Style Dinner
2024-05-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Kaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood, PA, 19096, United States
This program is part of our week-long celebration of Israel’s 76th Year of Independence. Learn about all of the programs we’re offering here.
Join us for an enriching evening as we delve into the poetic world of Adi Keissar, an Israeli poet whose words resonate across languages and cultures. Adi, of Yeminite descent, has not only crafted powerful verses but also ignited a cultural movement through her project, Ars Poetica. Adi will share her evocative poetry in both Hebrew and English. Her verses traverse landscapes of memory, loss, and resilience, inviting us to contemplate the human experience in times of turmoil. As the sun sets, we’ll gather for an authentic Israeli-style dinner. Let the flavors of the Middle East transport you as we continue our exploration of culture, identity, and shared humanity.

Honoring Israel’s 76th Year of Independence: Programming throughout May at the Kaiserman JCC
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Tuesday, May 14 from 6-8pm - $10
Adi Keissar, leading Israeli poet, and founder of the cultural group Ars Poetica, will read from her poetry in Hebrew and English and will discuss the cultural response for the current situation. Israeli style dinner will be served. Israel 76 - Yom Ha’Atzmaut | Poetry Reading with Adi Keissar, Israeli Poet, and Israeli Style Dinner Quantity(Required)

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Gems at the J | Israeli Dancing with RakDan
2024-05-15 11:30 - 12:30 | Kaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood, PA, 19096, United States
Cost: $50 for full session of 5 classes, $15 Drop in
This class is eligible to use with our $48 unlimited monthly class pass. To use the unlimited monthly class pass, please email Rachel or Jamie.
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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NOVA Music Festival Exhibition in NYC Round Trip Bus Transportation from Philly
2024-05-16 08:30 - 17:00 | Har Zion Temple, 1500 Hagys Ford Road, Penn Valley, PA, 19072, United States
The Nova Music Festival Exhibition is an in-depth remembrance of the brutal October 7th attack. Bringing the events of October 7th and the “Tribe of Nova” festival in southern Israel to New York City. The installation sets out to recreate an event dedicated to peace and love that was brutally cut short by Hamas’s attack on Israel from Gaza on that fateful day. This groundbreaking installation will be open to the public starting April 21st for a 4 week long presentation in Manhattan. Presented as a way to empower visitors to responsibly explore the events of October 7 and its aftermath, The Nova Exhibition will transform a 50,000 square foot venue, introducing New Yorkers to one of the largest historical installations ever presented.
Maximum number of attendees: 50
Please register below:
The bus will leave promptly at 8:30am from Har Zion Temple.
Tickets to the exhibition, a talk with NOVA Festival survivor, and round trip transportation is included in the fee.
Lunch will not be provided. Please make sure to bring a lunch, or you can purchase lunch as well.
Please email msimonhazani@phillyjcc.com with any questions.
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Gems at the J | One Book One Jewish Community
2024-05-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Kaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood, PA, 19096, United States
Instructor: Rabbi Eric Yanoff, Adath Israel
Class Dates: Thursdays May 16th, May 23rd, May 30th
This year, our community looks to Noa Tishby’s book Israel: A Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth for a reassuring voice of sanity, that, through her own family story, personalizes the frustrating misinformation that plagues our connection with the Jewish Homeland. Especially in such a fraught time, the idea of our community coming together to read one excellent book is a much-needed unifying gesture. Rabbi Eric Yanoff will guide us through Tishby’s guide, in a way to re-connect with Israel at this critical time.
Register at the link below. When you click this link it will bring you to all classes and courses available for registration. Under Sport you can select the categories of interest to you (i.e. Gems | Judaism and Israel). Under Age you can select Gems to filter all Gems-age events.
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Gems at the J | Political Affairs
2024-05-16 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-05-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Kaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood, PA, 19096, United States
Instructor: Dr. William Rosenberg, Professor of Political Science, Drexel University
Class Dates: Thursdays May 2nd, May 16th, May 23rd, May 30th (No class May 9th)
Each session will be focused on a different topic of the political news. Dr. Rosenberg will present and analyze the various aspects of the current political sphere.
Register at the link below. When you click this link it will bring you to all classes and courses available for registration. Under Sport you can select the categories of interest to you (i.e. Gems | Politics). Under Age you can select Gems to filter all Gems-age events.
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Byron Fersner's Birthday and Memorial Celebration
2024-05-16 18:30 - 21:30 | Kaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood, PA, 19096, United States
Please join us for an all-ages birthday celebration and memorial for Byron. Bring your own beverage for a toast to Mr. B, snacks will be provided. Please RSVP below.
6:30pm – Memorial Service
7:30-9:30pm – Pickup Basketball

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jBabies & jToddlers - Spring 2024 Session
2024-05-19 10:00 - 10:45 | Kaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood, PA, 19096, United States
jBabies & jToddlers – Kaiserman JCC Location
Join us for engaging stories, music, and play for Jewish families with their babies
ages 0-18 months old.
Sundays 10am-10:45pm
April: 7, 14, 21, 28; May: 5, 19
Cost: $100 for the full session or $20 for drop ins
Click here for more information about jBabies & jToddlers!
*If you have children 18mo-2 years old and would like to participate, please email rebecca@phillyjcc.com

Celebrate Israel 76 with IAC
2024-05-19 13:00 - 16:00 | Kaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood, PA, 19096, United States
Celebrate Israel 76 with IAC
Sunday, May 19 – 1-4pm
IAC tradition, the “Celebrate Israel” event is a community-driven initiative that brings together people of all backgrounds
to enjoy an Israeli-themed day, filled with entertainment, cultural experiences, and delicious cuisine.
Our community’s local kosher food vendors will be on-site for a fun, family-friendly, picnic-style event!
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Teen Girls' Martial Arts and Self Defense Training
2024-05-22 18:00 - 18:45 | Kaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood, PA, 19096, United States
3 Wednesdays: May 22, May 29, June 5
Discover the ultimate blend of empowerment and discipline with our Teen Girls’ Martial Arts and Self-Defense Training class.
Our program offers the opportunity to achieve up to a 2nd-Degree Black Belt through promotional testing, allowing you to set and conquer your goals. For those seeking an extra challenge, our optional Nunchucks Program adds a unique and exciting dimension to your martial arts journey.
Instructor, Abrielle Sarah Fuerst:

Third Degree Black Belt, World Taekwondo Federation
17 years teaching experience
Nationwide programs
Certified in trauma response

Register by Emailing Abrielle:
abrielle@wanderingfighters.com

Pool OPENS! Memberships now available!
2024-05-27 | Kaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood, PA, 19096, United States
Purchase membership and learn more about Summer Swim at the J online!
www.phillyjcc.com/aquatics
