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! No need to register, just c'mon by!
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! No need to register, just c'mon by!
Move better, feel better, and give your body the care it deserves. This stretch and mobility class is designed to improve flexibility, increase joint range of motion, and support the way your body moves every day. Through intentional stretching and simple mobility exercises, you’ll release tension, improve posture, and leave feeling refreshed, energized, and more […]
Facilitators: Helene Rosenfeldt and Sharon Dunoff This playtime is for people who KNOW how to play, from beginner to advanced. 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!
Celebrate Mimouna with us! This joyful North African Jewish tradition marks the end of Passover with music, sweet treats, and open-hearted hospitality. Join us for a festive Shabbat dinner filled with music, laughter, and community spirit, led by our ShinShinim together with members of our community. Cost: $54/family $36/couple $22/Individual $18/seniors Click here to register! […]
Join us throughout the year for joyful klezmer jams, spirited concerts, and cultural events that celebrate the rich musical traditions of Eastern European Jewish life. During our klezmer jams, musicians of all ages and skill levels are welcome to join in on the music. Bring your instruments and follow along with the sheet music provided. […]
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! No need to register, just c'mon by!
Come discuss a variety of political topics and current events with Matt Kerbel. Click here to register!
Come learn about our Spring Courses and trips! This open-house style brunch allows you to sign up, ask questions and enjoy a fun brunch, while catching up with other members of the Gems community! Plus we will have a special guest from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Philadelphia Region. Please bring your curiosity, calendar, […]
Myths, legends and lore have become a significant part of the story of the American Revolution. Often beginning with a kernel of truth, they are repeated and embellished until they have become a part of history. To explain these inaccuracies, we open the vaults of history to find the true story. British colonists began arriving […]
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 […]
Come join us for a fun afternoon of games and a variety of pizzas, salads and desserts, of course! Sign up as table for $144 or $36 as an individual. Would you or someone you know like to sponsor this event? We have 3 sponsorships levels available and they come with a free ticket to […]
Come learn the art of mindful meditation through doodling with Mindy Shapiro! This month's project will be creating a decorative Hamsa. Can't make it in-person? This class will be available via ZOOM. Click here!
Facilitators: Helene Rosenfeldt and Sharon Dunoff This playtime is for people who KNOW how to play, from beginner to advanced. 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!
Join Karen Kahn, our community Opera enthusiast as we watch the theatrical and lyrical performances of Nabucco (4/17) and (Hollander) 5/15. Feel free to bring your lunch and interest in opera! Click here to register!
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! No need to register, just c'mon by!
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!! When we were children, almost all of us had the experience of drawing and making art; but frequently we may have received the message that only a few privileged people had “the gift”, “the talent”, “the special skill” to produce “real Art”…so many people gave up and stopped drawing altogether. No […]
At our monthly Learn and Light Bites program, we are joined by local medical professionals for a deep dive into wellness topics while we enjoy “light bites”. Each session explores a different aspect of wellness, offering practical knowledge and resources to help you stay healthy, with a light lunch generously supported by Tikvah AJMI. Click […]
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 […]
Myths, legends and lore have become a significant part of the story of the American Revolution. Often beginning with a kernel of truth, they are repeated and embellished until they have become a part of history. To explain these inaccuracies, we open the vaults of history to find the true story. British colonists began arriving […]
Come celebrate Yom Hatzmaut (Israel's 78th Independence Day), and join two visiting Israeli soldiers for an intimate conversation over an Israeli-themed brunch. Click here to register!
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 […]
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! We will take a driving tour of Laurel Hill Cemetery, as we will be treated to the sweet knowledge of the individuals and families who invented delicious products we still consume today! Join us after the tour for a short tasting of delectable delights, invented by our residents! Transportation from and […]
ARTZ Philadelphia is launching a new Side by Side program in collaboration with Kaiserman JCC, designed to support people living with dementia and their care partners through art, music, and creative connection. This welcoming program allows care partners to enjoy self-care and community while their loved ones participate in engaging, arts-based activities—all in the same […]
With Bill Rosenberg Join us for another informative round of Political Affairs with Dr. Bill Rosenberg. April 23, 2026 Mayor Mamdani and Rank Order Voting. Instead of selecting a single candidate, a voter ranks multiple candidates in order of preference. If a candidate is selected as the first-choice candidate by more than 50% of voters, […]
Each month, join Rachel Sakofs—our very own Gems manager and a registered dietitian—for fresh insights on food, eating, and overall health. Sponsored by IBX. TOPIC: Eating The Rainbow Click here to register for Eat Well Be Well!
Join us for an easy, meaningful hour of Torah learning, guided journaling, and conversation. Each week we’ll explore Torah ideas and use short prompts from Thou Shalt Journal to reflect and connect. Ari Sasson, a Philadelphia native and 2024 Vanderbilt graduate, created Thou Shalt Journal to help people engage Torah with guided prompts for real-life […]
Review America’s founding documents and understand these essential documents better including their fundamental ideas and the major principles underlying the U.S. Constitution. Primary sources include the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of the Confederation, the Constitution (including the Bill of Rights), The Federalist Papers (numbers 51, 69, 70, 78), Brutus #1, and Martin Luther King […]
Join us for a unique series of films the showcase powerful Jewish women, breaking molds and leaving impressions on our hearts. Here's the lineup: April 27 - Governess (1998) May 4 - Yentl (1983) May 11 - The Goldbergs (1950) May 18 - Between the Temples (2024) Click here to register!
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!! When we were children, almost all of us had the experience of drawing and making art; but frequently we may have received the message that only a few privileged people had “the gift”, “the talent”, “the special skill” to produce “real Art”…so many people gave up and stopped drawing altogether. No […]
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 […]
In this six-week exploratory course, we’ll dive into the BIG questions around God and God’s relationship to Humankind. We’ll examine the many different understandings of God, free will, and mitzvot expressed by Jewish philosophers, rabbis, leaders past and present — and you. We’ll explore the divine, the prophetic, and even the supernatural, as we amplify […]
The acclaimed Israeli author Maya Arad, whose recent books were translated into English (Happy New Year and The Hebrew Teacher), will discuss her books, writing in Hebrew in the US. This program is a collaboration with Har Zion Temple: Open a Book Open Your Mind program Click here to register!
Step into the glitz and glamour of the Roaring Twenties with the Tony Award winning The Great Gatsby musical on Broadway. This, jazz-infused adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel brings to life the story of eccentric millionaire Jay Gatsby and his tragic, lifelong pursuit of Daisy Buchanan, the woman he has loved since youth. Let the champagne bubble and the flappers dance the night away at this one-of-a-kind party at the Broadway Theatre. Please register below by April 9! 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 8:30am from the Kaiserman JCC and returns […]
Facilitators: Helene Rosenfeldt and Sharon Dunoff This playtime is for people who KNOW how to play, from beginner to advanced. 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!
Our popular series of Cholent & Conversations will continue. Conversation is accompanied by a warm cup of kosher vegetarian cholent. May 1, Rabbi Moriah will be discussing "Between Pesach and Shavuot - Opportunities and Missed Opportunities." June 5, Rabbi Gila will discuss "Honor Your Father and Mother: real life challenges in the 21st century." Click […]
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Friday-Saturday: 8:00 am-6:00 pm
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