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Passover at the Zoo

Philadelphia Zoo 3400 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us for a celebration at Philadelphia Zoo to kick off the Passover holiday! Enjoy a day of live entertainment, crafts, activities, an Afikoman scavenger hunt, and much more! This pre-Passover celebration includes entertainment, crafts, and activities. Be sure to stop by Impala Plaza between 10:00am-1:00pm to join in on the fun! We will also […]

$20

Gems at the J | American Jewish Women and Political Activism

Kaiserman JCC 45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood, PA, United States

These presentation will focus on a number of American Jewish women who have made valuable contributions to both American life and the American Jewish community in the area of political activism. We will study selections from the writings of these important personalities. With Dr. Reena Sigman Friedman Click here to register for the lectures!

$36

Gems at the J | Jews and the American Revolution

Kaiserman JCC 45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood, PA, United States

Discover how Jewish life intersected with the turbulent era of the American Revolution, with a special look at the Philadelphia community. This class explores the experiences of early Jewish residents as they navigated questions of loyalty, opportunity, and identity in a rapidly changing world. We will highlight figures such as Haym Solomon, whose financial support […]

$36

Gems at the J | Four Corners of Passover

Kaiserman JCC 45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood, PA, United States

Join us and discover the rich variety of Passover traditions practiced in Jewish communities around the world. Together, we will explore how different regions, from the Middle East and North Africa to Europe and the Americas, shape their Seders, foods, melodies, and rituals. Through stories, history, and cultural examples, we will offer a welcoming space […]

$10

Gems at the J | More Suspense and Thrills: The Return of Alfred Hitchcock

Kaiserman JCC 45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood, PA, United States

Good ev-e-ning…again. Take a further survey of the cinematic world of the great Alfred Hitchcock with four more gems from his impressive edge-of-the seat films, each distinctive in their own unsettling way. Temple professor Irv Slifkin serves as your tour guide. Films will include: March 3: Shadow of a Doubt (1943) starring Teresa Wright, Joseph […]

$45