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76ers Watch Party Fundraiser at PJ Welihan's
2025-11-02 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | PJ Whelihan’s, 50 E Wynnewood Rd, Wynnewood, 19096
Come support the Kaiserman JCC at our 76ers Watch Party Fundraiser at PJ Whelihan’s in Wynnewood on Sunday, November 2! 15% of all food and drink sales go to the JCC!
Enjoy the game on the big screen while participating in themed raffles and giveaways that will keep the excitement going all night long. Don’t miss your chance to win amazing 76ers merchandise, game tickets, and other fantastic prizes. Bring your friends, wear your favorite 76ers gear, and let’s make this a night to remember! Come raise a glass to the Sixers season and support the Kaiserman JCC!
$10/Person – Registration encouraged
The event will run from 5-8pm, the game starts at 6pm.
Questions? Email Michael Berton
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Gems at the J | Canasta Lessons
2025-11-03 12:15 - 13:45, 2025-11-10 12:15 - 13:45, 2025-11-17 12:15 - 13:45 | Kaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood, PA, 19096, United States
Canasta is a fun, fast-paced card game of strategy and teamwork. This class is for beginners, who have never played before. Come challenge your mind to a new card game, in a small group setting.
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Film Screening - The Hitchhikers (11/3)
2025-11-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Kaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood, PA, 19096, United States
Yair Agmon presents his hit documentary series The Hitchhikers, now with a special war-themed season exploring the meaning of home. Through powerful video excerpts (with English subtitles), Yair introduces the audience to a cast of real-life characters he picked up on the side of the road, each with a story that speaks to the soul of Israel.Yair Agmon presents his hit documentary series The Hitchhikers, now with a special war-themed season exploring the meaning of home. Through powerful video excerpts (with English subtitles), Yair introduces the audience to a cast of real-life characters he picked up on the side of the road, each with a story that speaks to the soul of Israel.
Click here to register for the Film Screening!

Gems at the J | Broadway Dance Numbers & Famous Choreographers
2025-11-04 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-11 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Kaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood, PA, 19096, United States
The greatest Broadway Dance numbers and famous choreographers and dancers who left their imprint on the Broadway Musical!
Register For Broadway Dance Lecture Here

Gems at the J | Life Transitions Painting Class with JFCS
2025-11-04 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-11-11 13:00 - 14:30 | JFCS, 345 Montgomery Ave, Bala Cynwyd, PA, 19004, United States
Life Transitions Painting Class will be a partnership with JFCS. Come express yourself in painting!
Click here to register for Painting Class!

Gems at the J | Suspense and Thrills – The World of Alfred Hitchcock
2025-11-04 13:00 - 15:30, 2025-11-11 13:00 - 15:30 | Kaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood, PA, 19096, United States
Good ev-e-ning. What made the films of Alfred Hitchcock’s so special and what made the great filmmaker tick?
In this series, Temple professor Irv Slifkin will screen four of Hitch’s distinctively different films and lead discussions on their merits and why they endure as classics, enthralling audiences through the decades.
October 21: Notorious (1946) with Cary Grant, Ingrid Bergman, Claude Rains
October 28: Strangers on a Train (1951) with Robert Walker, Farley Granger, Ruth Roman
November 4: Rear Window (1954) with James Stewart, Grace Kelly, Thelma Ritter
November 11: The Birds (1963) with Tippi Hedren, Rod Taylor, Suzanne Pleshette
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Gems at the J | Tai Chi
2025-11-05 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-12 11:00 - 12:00 | 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 receive a special rate for this program.
This class is for adults of all ages!
Click here to register for Tai Chi 5 Week Series!

Israeli Dancing
2025-11-05 11:30 - 12:30, 2025-11-12 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)

Gems at the J | Picturing People: Jewish Expressionism
2025-11-05 14:00 - 15:15, 2025-11-12 14:00 - 15:15 | Kaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood, PA, 19096, United States
From early cultural eras to avant-garde modern times, many artists of Jewish descent have depicted the human figure with sympathy and compassion. Whether sharing familial stories, highlighting social justice concerns, or communicating humanistic values, Jewish artists have used the art styles of their time to give expression to the human face and form. Our conversation includes historic to modern images, a diversity of artists ranging from Pissarro, Ben Shahn to Stettheimer-and many more- while short videos enrich the artful conversation.
Lynn Berkowitz, MFA, BFA, with a career in art museums and online learning, has developed an array of award-winning gallery tours, experiences, and apps aimed at helping audiences of all ages and abilities engage with a diversity of art ‘isms and approaches.
Register For Picturing People Lecture Here

Gems at the J | Trip to American Helicopter Museum & Education Center
2025-11-06 09:00 - 15:00 | Kaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood, PA, 19096, United States
Up Up and Away!! Join us on a trip to the American Helicopter Museum & Education Center in West Chester PA. We will take the Vertical Flight: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow presentation, plus a docent-guided tour through the Museum gallery. We will then continue on our way to lunch (included in your ticket).
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Gems at the J | Cholent and Conversations
2025-11-07 11:30 - 12:30 | Kaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood, PA, 19096, United States
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

Fall Family Shabbat (NEW DATE)
2025-11-07 17:00 - 20:00 | Kaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood, PA, 19096, United States
Join us for our first Shabbat of the year at the JCC. (Rescheduled from October to November!)
Price is for the whole family!
Miss Shirly and Miss Tammy, Games, Crafts, Bounce House, and of course a Kosher pasta Shabbat dinner.
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Pickleball Frenzy Session 2 Begins
2025-11-07 18:30 - 20:00 | Kaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood, PA, 19096, United States
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.
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Camp Kef - Bounce House Open House
2025-11-11 15:30 - 17:30 | Kaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood, PA, 19096, United States
Rescheduled from 10/28: Come bounce like it is still summer at Camp Kef’s Bounce House Playground Meetup! Families are invited to enjoy an afternoon filled with playground time, bounce house jumping, snacks, and the chance to reconnect with camp friends. Meet the Camp Kef directors, ask questions, and get a sneak peek at all the amazing things coming for Summer 2026. It’s the perfect way to experience the joy of Camp Kef and connect with what makes our community so special! Registration is not required.
Exclusive Event Summer Savings:
Register on-site at the November 11th Camp Kef event and receive $100 off your Summer 2026 tuition!
Invite a new friend to the November 11th Camp Kef event and receive $300 off your Summer 2026 tuition when they register* for camp at the event.
*Receive $300 off your summer at Camp Kef when you bring a new friend to the November 11th event. Your friend must register for a minimum of 4 weeks during summer 2026 and must be new to the Kaiserman JCC (never registered for camp or preschool before)

Gems at the J | Jews From Around The World
2025-11-13 11:30 - 12:30 | Kaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood, PA, 19096, United States
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!

Pop-Up Barre Class
2025-11-14 08:30 - 09:20 | Kaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood, PA, 19096, United States
Join Us for a Barre Class Fundraiser! Help us show appreciation for our amazing preschool teachers while getting a great workout!
100% of class fees go directly toward teacher gifts, and every dollar raised will be MATCHED, doubling your impact.
Drop your kids off in their classroom, then head over to the JCC Fitness Studio for a workout that gives back!
All fitness levels welcome.
Taught by preschool mom and barre instructor Danielle Chelminsky.
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 the class!
Can’t make the class? You can still donate and your contribution will also be matched!
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Gems at the J | Klezmer Jam with Nat Seelen & Friends
2025-11-16 15:30 - 17:30 | Kaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood, PA, 19096, United States
From Bach to Bulgars – New Works for Solo Klezmer Clarinet
Join Nat Seelen, artistic director of the Boston Festival of New Jewish Music, for a concert of new works for solo klezmer clarinet. The program features Seelen’s new “Suite I”, a six-movement homage to the Bach Cello Suites filtered through the lens of klezmer music, “Sonata for Klezmer Clarinet,” and an interactive composition experience where Seelen writes and performs a new piece with audience input to finish the concert.
Musicians of all levels, or just clap & dance, just enjoy the music! In the spirit of community, no one will be turned away due to financial limitations. Please contact us if you’d like to discuss options privately.
Click here to register as a Musician or Listener!
Nat Seelen – Clarinetist, Composer, and Artistic Director
Nat Seelen is a Boston-based clarinetist, composer, and educator whose work explores the intersections of tradition, innovation, and community in klezmer music and beyond. A dynamic performer and creator, he is the founder and artistic director of the Boston Festival of New Jewish Music, a concert series that has presented over 180 artists and reached thousands of audience members with original, culturally rooted music since its inception in 2021.
As a performer, Seelen is a founding member of the internationally recognized Ezekiel’s Wheels Klezmer Band, winners of awards at the International Jewish Music Festival in Amsterdam, Brazil’s Bubbe Awards, and more. With Ezekiel’s Wheels and other ensembles, he has performed at major venues including the Kennedy Center, Tanglewood Music Center, and Jordan Hall, and internationally in China, Denmark, the Netherlands, Great Britain, Spain, and Canada.
Seelen is also the creator of New Klezmer Studios, an innovative remote learning initiative that has taught klezmer music to students on five continents, including musicians from top institutions like Juilliard, New England Conservatory, Berklee, and Oberlin. He is a teaching artist with Arts for Learning Massachusetts and has given workshops, masterclasses, and lectures.
Igor Polesitsky- Viola
Igor Polesitsky was born in Kiev, where he began studying the violin at the age of six under the guidance of Gregori Yampolsky. At nineteen, after attending the Glière State Music School of Kiev and the Tchaikovsky Conservatory, he moved to the United States where he graduated with a degree from the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia. While studying under Max Aronoff, Mr. Polesitsky began performing in the USA and abroad, taking part in many international music festivals, the 1982 Curtis European chamber music tour, and the ‘Russian Music Week’; at Carnegie Hall. Since 1983, he has been the Principal violist of Florence’s Maggio Musicale Fiorentino Orchestra (principal conductor, Zubin Mehta) and has toured and recorded extensively under the direction of some of the world’s major conductors. In addition to his work with the orchestra, Mr. Polesitsky continues his concert engagements with musicians of the highest international renown. Of particular note are his Italian tour with the Borodin Quartet and his stage performance of the solo violin part composed for him by Luciano Berio in his last opera ‘Cronaca del Luogo’, which opened the 1999 Salzburg Festival. Mr. Polesitsky’s interests go beyond classical music, however, and have led him to explore the traditional Yiddish music of his childhood. As a founding member of the Gebirtig Trio, the Shir-am 3 ensemble and, since 2005, the Klezmerata Fiorentina, he has participated in numerous international musical events: festivals of Jewish music and culture in Venice, Basel, Krakow, and Moscow; worldwide radio and television broadcasts by the Austrian Radio ORF, Swiss Radio of Lugano, Italian RAI 3 and RAISAT television; and concerts with some of the most prestigious Italian chamber music organizations such as the Accademia di Santa Cecilia in Rome, GOG in Genoa, Settembre Musica in Turin, Milano Musica in Milan and Amici della Musica in Florence.

Pop-Up Bookshop
2025-11-17 - 2025-11-19 | Kaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood, PA, 19096, United States
Shop Local, Support the JCC
Join us for a special Chapter Two Books Pop-Up Bookshop at the Kaiserman JCC! Whether you’re looking for new reads, pre-loved treasures, or unique gifts, this event is the perfect opportunity to support local and give back.
What You’ll Find:

Brand new books
Gently used books
Thoughtful gifts for all ages

Giving Back: 20% of all profits will be donated to the Amy Foster Scholarship Fund, helping make JCC programs accessible to more families.
Dates: November 17-19
Times: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM & 3:00 PM-6:00 PM
Location: Kaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood, PA

Gems at the J | Jewish Holidays in Films
2025-11-17 13:00 - 15:30 | Kaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood, PA, 19096, United States
Now that the Jewish High Holidays are behind us, let’s take a filmic journey through some of the holidays we celebrate throughout the year: Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Purim, Pesach. Each of the movies is unique and riveting. All will lend themselves to provocative and engaging discussion. Join us for this enjoyable review of the Jewish year!
Yom Kippur: The Jazz Singer 1927
Sukkot: Ushpizim 2004
Purim: For your Consideration 2006
Passover: When Do We Eat 2005
Click here to register for Jewish Movies!
Yom Kippur: The Jazz Singer 1927.
One of the first ever sound movies in America, this autobiographical film touches on the significance of Yom Kippur and Yom Kippur liturgy in the life of]] a young man played by Al Jolson who is torn between the traditional culture of his cantor father, and his contemporary world of (African) American Jazz. In this complicated film about Jewish-American identity, we see a Jewish character, played by a Lituanian-born Jew, singing in blackface, a practice with a long history of controversy.
Sukkot: Ushpizin 2004. This charming Israeli film focuses on a childless and impoverished Orthodox couple in Jerusalem who decide to use some new-found money to buy an expensive etrog for Succot. Thus begins a series of somewhat comical challenges for the couple, resulting in a poignant and heartwarming story. [[The couple and some of the minor characters were played by haredi actors; it was the first acting role for the female lead, who was a great success.
Purim: For Your Consideration 2006. In this quirky and eccentric story, truly fit for a Purim shpiel, a troupe of actors come together to create a film entitled, Home for Purim, a family drama set in the South. Christopher Guest, the director, displays the off-beat humor that led to his success in “Waiting For Guffman”, “Best In Show” and “A Mighty Wind”.
Pesach: When Do We Eat 2005. An admittedly over-the-top family comedy features a family of eccentrics coming together for a seder. In the midst of

Gems at the J | Learn and Light Bites: Cooking with Fresh Flavors
2025-11-18 12:00 - 13:15 | Kaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood, PA, 19096, United States
Topic: Fresh Flavors: Cooking with Herbs & Low-Sodium Dressings
Speaker: MLH Farmers and Maureen Krouse, MPH, MCHES
Discover how to boost flavor naturally without adding extra salt! In this interactive session, learn creative ways to use fresh herbs to enhance everyday meals and explore easy recipes that celebrate seasonal produce. Enjoy a guided tasting of delicious low-sodium salad dressings, and take home ideas to make healthier, tastier dishes at home. Perfect for anyone looking to eat well and season smartly.
Cooking with Fresh Flavors!
With Co-Sponsors Tikvah & Main Line Health

Gems at the J | Zentangle Fragments
2025-11-18 13:30 - 15:00 | Kaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood, PA, 19096, United States
November – Zentangle® Fragments
If you look and count closely, you will see that the same pattern is repeated five times which then creates a meta pattern. In this class we will explore the world of Zentangle® fragments and create a beautiful repetitive design. No experience required
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