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Gems at the J | Political Affairs
2026-03-05 11:15 - 12:15 (America/New_York) | Kaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood, PA, 19096, United States
Come discuss a variety of political topics with Bill Rosenberg. What plans are in effect to subvert the upcoming midterm elections?
What is the “Great Man” Theory in Politics? This will include potentially FDR, Reagan, Trump, Cuomo and others.
What are primary elections all about and why are they important? How do they sort and limit our choices in fall general elections? What is the invisible primary.
What does the outlook for political leaders look like over the next 5 years?
What has the role of Women on the Supreme Court been? (a March Date during Women’s History Month)
Topics may change due to the political landscape of the time.
Date for the classes will be Jan. 8, Jan. 15, Feb. 5, Feb 19, March 5, 2026, with a Snow Date of March 26, 2026.
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Gems at the J | Mahjong Open Play
2026-03-05 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-12 13:00 - 15:00 | Kaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood, PA, 19096, United States
Facilitators: Helene Rosenfeldt and Sharon Dunoff
Open Play MahJong is designed for those individuals who know how to play MahJong, that want to meet other players. Beginners and up! MahJong sets provided, please bring your 2026 card. If interested in learning how to play Mahjong for the first time, please email Rachel at rsakofs@phillyjcc.com
Registration not required, just come on by!

Pop-Up Barre Class
2026-03-06 08:30 - 09:15 | Kaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood, PA, 19096, United States
Join Us for a Barre Class Fundraiser! Proceeds benefit the Philly JCC preschool teachers!
All fitness levels welcome. Open to the whole community!
Taught by preschool mom and barre instructor Danielle Chelminsky. Don’t forget to stick around after class for some light refreshments with friends.
What Is Barre?
Barre is a low impact, high repetition workout combining ballet inspired movements with Pilates, yoga, and strength training. Expect small, controlled movements that tone muscles, improve posture, and boost flexibility.
Mats provided, just bring a water bottle!
Click here to register for 3/6!
Click here to see and register for more upcoming Pop-Up Barre dates
Looking to make an additional donation to the JCC preschool teachers? Click here!

Gems at the J | Cholent and Conversations
2026-03-06 12:15 - 13:15 | Kaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood, PA, 19096, United States
Our Cholent & Conversation Series provides community members the opportunity to learn with a Rabbi, Clergy or Jewish Educator from our community! This is a monthly program meets usually on the first Friday of each month, and warm kosher vegetarian cholent is served!
Jan 9 – Rabbi Brennan
Mar 6 – Rabbi Galfand
Click here to register for Winter Cholant & Conversations!
To register for just one date, please email Rachel

Dance Tone with Olga
2026-03-07 09:30 - 22:30 | Kaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood, PA, 19096, United States
Dance Tone is a dance-based workout class featuring hip-hop, cardio, and Latin Zumba-inspired choreography. This class delivers a fun, full-body workout designed for all levels with easy to follow repetitive movements and high energy music.
About the Intructor, Olga: I grew up as a competitive Latin ballroom dancer and discovered dance fitness as a way to stay active and grounded during the intense years of
medical school. Dance has always been my outlet, and I love sharing that energy through classes that are fun, empowering, and accessible for everyone.
This class is $18/drop-in, $55/series, or you can use your unlimited monthly class pass.

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Jr Maccabi Comedy Sports & Family Fun
2026-03-07 19:30 - 21:00 | Kaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood, PA, 19096, United States
Join Team Philadelphia for a night of family fun with Comedy Sports and Philadelphia themed snacks and desserts.
This is a great opportunity to meet your teammates, enjoy a sports-themed improv show, and more!
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Kid's Gym
2026-03-08 08:30 - 10:00 | Kaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood, PA, 19096, United States
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 30, 2025 – April 19, 2026
No Kid’d Gym on: 12/28, 3/1, 3/15, 3/22
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 and registration through EZ Facility. You may already have an EZ Facility Account, especially if you have ever participated in swim lessons or enrichment classes. To learn more about creating an account and purchasing, click here for a detailed walkthrough. Pre-registration is preferred but not required.
The front desk will check you in upon arrival. The front desk can also help you purchase and schedule future sessions.
Need assistance purchasing a pass through EZ Facility? Email us!
Please note: All Kid’s Gym Passes expire on 4/21/2026. Any unused sessions must be redeemed before that date.

Fitness Brunch
2026-03-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Kaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood, PA, 19096, United States
Join us after your fitness classes for a light and delicious brunch at the J! Come relax, shmooze with friends, and enjoy some time together. We’ll be making yogurt parfaits—feel free to bring your favorite topping to share!
$6 online or $5 cash at the door. If you would like to pay in cash, please select the correct option during registration.
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Gems at the J | American Jewish Women and Political Activism
2026-03-09 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Kaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood, PA, 19096, 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!

Gems at the J | Canasta Club
2026-03-09 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Kaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood, PA, 19096, United States
Every Monday, Except on Holidays
Open Play Canasta is designed for those individuals who know how to play Canasta. Beginners and up! Cards, shufflers and score paper provided. Come meet some new people and play your favorite card game!
No need to register, just c’mon by!

Gems at the J | Laurel Hill Cemetery Tours of the Philly Famous
2026-03-09 14:00 - 16:30 | Kaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood, PA, 19096, United States
Philadelphians have achieved a variety of notable accomplishments. We will learn about the knowns and the unknowns as we take a bus tours of Laurel Hill Cemetery. Minimal walking required, transportation is included, we will stay in the climate controlled bus, with warm beverages. Meet at the JCC at 2pm, tour is at 2:30pm.
3/9 Historical Women
Celebrate Historical Women who made legendary tracks that helped to create the Philadelphia we know and love!
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Gems at the J | Jews and the American Revolution
2026-03-10 11:15 - 12:15, 2026-03-17 11:15 - 12:15 | Kaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood, PA, 19096, 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 for the Continental Army illustrates the meaningful, yet often overlooked, ways Jews contributed to the Revolutionary cause. Together, we’ll examine how the war shaped Jewish presence and participation in the founding of the nation. This course will be accompanied by a tour of Mikvah Israel.
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Gems at the J | Threads of Connection: Exploring Old and New Relationships Through Art
2026-03-10 12:30 - 14:30 | JFCS, 345 Montgomery Ave, Bala Cynwyd, PA, 19004, United States
A 3-session art therapy group for older adults to reflect on relationships that have shaped their lives and to explore the possibility of new connections. Through creativity and conversation, participants will express the bonds that matter most, understand how relationships evolve, and imagine ways to cultivate connection in this stage of life.
This class is held in the JFCS Brodsky Center – Art Studio. Make up class will be scheduled for 3/10, if needed.
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Gems at the J | More Suspense and Thrills: The Return of Alfred Hitchcock
2026-03-10 13:00 - 15:30, 2026-03-17 13:00 - 15:30 | Kaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood, PA, 19096, 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 Cotten
March 10: Lifeboat (1943) starring Tallulah Bankhead, William Bendix
March 17: The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956) starring James Stewart, Doris Day
March 24: North by Northwest (1959) starring Cary Grant, Eva Marie Saint
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Gems at the J | When Life Changes: Understanding Grief and Building Resilience
2026-03-10 14:00 - 15:30 | Kaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood, PA, 19096, United States
Facilitator: Molly Grace Hicks, MMT, MT-BC, FT is a Board-Certified Music Therapist and Fellow in Thanatology. Molly is the founder of a private music therapy practice, Connected Voice Creative Healing, supporting people who are experiencing grief and loss, life transitions, and spiritual struggles. Previously, Molly worked in hospice care from 2008 to 2024. Molly also enjoys songwriting, creating mixed media art, and engaging in interfaith community work.

Dates & Workshop Descriptions:
Wednesday, February 18; 2-3:30 p.m.
Workshop 1: Grief and Loss: Understanding the Ongoing Process
This workshop will explore the basics of grief and loss, offering ways to understand the process, recognize the many possible grief responses across all domains of life, and learn resources for coping. There are many modern frameworks for learning about grief, and most do not present a set series of stages followed in a particular order. However, there are some misconceptions about grief that are culturally perpetuated and may do harm if not contextualized. This workshop will give attendees a basic vocabulary for thinking and dialoguing about grief, emphasizing its non-linear nature, the importance of self-compassion, and the necessity of support. One goal is for each attendee to leave with a way of conceiving of the grief process that feels accessible and relevant to their lives.

Tuesday, March 10; 2-3:30 p.m.
Workshop 2: Going Through Changes: Non-Death Grief and Loss
Grief arises as we experience various life milestones, changes in health and ability, and social relationships, to name a few. Attendees will learn about non-death losses that may be well-defined, ambiguous or a little of each, and will leave with a framework for resilience that may be helpful in coping.

Tuesday, April 21, 2-3:30 p.m.
Workshop 3: Moving Through, Not Getting Over: Death-Related Grief and Loss
This workshop will focus on some of the common experiences connected to the dying and/or death of a person in our lives. Attendees will learn more about the natural process of grief, integrating grief into one’s life, and how to recommend support or seek it for oneself when acute grief may be complicated or prolonged.
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To register for individual dates, email rsakofs@phillyjcc.com

This workshop series is in partnership with:

Israeli Dancing
2026-03-11 11:30 - 12:30 | Kaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood, PA, 19096, United States
Join RakDan in a weekly Israeli Dance Class! 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.
$250 full series, $15 drop-in rate. To register, you must purchase either a full series unlimited package or a drop-in class. (Your unlimited monthly fitness class pass, fitness 10 class pass, or fitness drop-in class passes are not eligible.) Then use this link to schedule for the dates you are coming to.
Questions? Email rachel@phillyjcc.com
(Unlimited monthly fitness class pass holders can email Jamie@phillyjcc.com for a discount code on the full series)

Tai Chi
2026-03-11 11:30 - 12:30 | Kaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood, PA, 19096, United States
In this five week series, you’ll learn the easy, flowing set of moves called the Eight Form Yang Style Tai Chi, a graceful sequence of arm and body movements coordinated with breathing, often considered the gateway to all tai chi techniques and benefits. Each class includes a warmup, guided breathing, and two new movements, building to the complete routine by week five. Practicing briefly at home between classes will enhance your results.
Active unlimited monthly class pass holders can take this class for only $40.
This class is for adults of all ages!
Click here to register for Tai Chi 5 Week Series!

KidsTime School's Out Trips
2026-03-12 08:00 - 18:00, 2026-03-13 08:00 - 18:00 | Kaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood, PA, 19096, United States
LMSD students in grades K–5 are invited to join us on their days off from school for trips the greater Philadelphia area. After we return to the JCC, we will conclude the day with crafts, games and activities. Drop-off and pick-up will take place at the Kaiserman JCC (this program includes after-care. Pickup is at the JCC by 6pm.) Please note that lunch is not included, so children should bring a bag lunch and water bottle for the day.
Thursday, March 12, 2026 – Sloomoo Institute | $98
Friday, March 13, 2026 – Franklin Institute | $98
Friday, March 20, 2026 – iFly Indoor Skydiving | $108
Please register using the child’s name and information. Please complete an additional registration for each additional child. In the comments section of registration, please list any allergies we may need to know. You must register for each trip individually.
Click here to register for Sloomoo Institute 3/12!
Click here to register for Franklin Institute 3/13!
Click here to register for iFly Indoor Skydiving 3/20!

Gems at the J | Hands-On Art: Saminagushi Paper Marbling
2026-03-13 10:00 - 11:30 | Kaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood, PA, 19096, United States
Saminagushi Paper Marbling Suminagashi, which translates to “floating ink,” is an ancient Japanese marbling technique that creates designs on paper by floating ink on the surface of water.
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Gems at the J | Opera 102
2026-03-13 12:30 - 15:00 | Kaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood, PA, 19096, United States
Come join us for some superbly conducted and reasonably lengthened operas with a brief pre and post-discussions led by Opera Enthusiast Karen Kahn.
Operas will include:
2/20 – Cinderella (Cenerentola) by Rossini
2/27 – Magic Flute by Mozart
3/13 – Fidelio by Beethoven
Feel free to bring your lunch!
Looking to come to just one date? Email Rachel@phillyjcc.com for an individual rate.
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Through My Eyes - Connecting Jews From Around the World
2026-03-15 11:00 - 12:00 | Kaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood, PA, 19096, United States
Sundays, January 11, January 25, February 8, March 15, April 12, May 31, 2026 |11AM – 12PM
A 6-session creative program connecting teens and adults from four JCCs, Sumy and Poltava-Ukraine, Pardesia-Israel, and Philadelphia-USA, through photography. Participants explore personal and collective stories using their cameras or phones, culminating in a shared digital photo book or simultaneous exhibition across all communities.
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Gems at the J | Learn and Light Bites: ABCs of a Good Night’s Sleep
2026-03-17 12:00 - 13:15 | Kaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood, PA, 19096, United States
Topic: ABCs of a Good Night’s Sleep
Speaker: Respiratory therapist
Discover the essential habits and lifestyle changes that promote restful, restorative sleep. This session will cover practical tips on creating a sleep-friendly environment, managing stress, and establishing healthy routines. Learn how factors like breathing, sleep posture, and daily habits affect your sleep quality and overall health. Gain the tools you need to improve your sleep and wake up feeling refreshed and energized every day.
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Gems at the J | Monthly Winter Zentangle
2026-03-17 13:30 - 15:00 | Kaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood, PA, 19096, United States
Come learn the art of mindful mediation through doodling with Mindy Shapiro!
Jan 20
Embedded Letters In this session we will create or and refine our “chop” – the Initial or initials we use to sign our Zentangle® work. We will then embed the letters in the beautiful tangle “DivaDance”.

Feb 17
Lunar New Year: Year of the Horse Our February class falls on the exact date of the Lunar/Chinese New Year. Each Chineseyear is associated with an animal and this is the year of the horse. We will learn beautiful tangles with which to decorate a horse outline.

Mar 17
Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day: The Celtic knot. Celtic Knots are endless, interwoven loops symbolizing eternity, interconnectedness, love, and spiritual journeys. In this class we will draw a basic celtic knot and fill it in with Zentangle® fragments.

Looking to drop in? Email rsakofs@phillyjcc.com for a $15 rate
Click here to register for the Zentangle Series!

Welcome Spring - Dance Fit Pop-Up
2026-03-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Kaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood, PA, 19096, United States
Dance Fit is a fun, low‑impact, cardio‑focused workout designed for all fitness levels. This special seasonal edition is themed to welcome spring, celebrating new energy, fresh starts, and the joy of movement as the weather warms. Jessica, a musician with a lifelong love of rhythm and dance, brings her signature spark to every session. She blends global sounds and vibrant dance styles to create an upbeat, welcoming atmosphere that keeps you moving, smiling, and feeling strong as you step into the new season.
If you are an unlimited class pass holder, you can join this program for free! Select the alternative rate during registration.
First time at a JCC fitness class? Join for free! Select the alternative rate by clicking on “I’m an individual registering”
Seniors 65+ can use discount code for 15% off: Senior15Wellness
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