Gems at the J | Mahjong Lessons
Gems at the J | Mahjong Lessons
Come learn the basics of Mah Jong! You will learn the tiles, hands and rules of the game. No experience required, just bring your curiosity. Click here!
Come learn the basics of Mah Jong! You will learn the tiles, hands and rules of the game. No experience required, just bring your curiosity. Click here!
Celebrate the "New Year of the Trees" with a meaningful Tu Bishvat seder with Rabbi Hanoch Fields. Enjoy tasting symbolic fruits, exploring themes of growth and renewal, and sharing reflections rooted in Jewish traditions. Light lunch will be served. Click here to register!
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 […]
Come join us for an evening of fun and songs for ALL ages with Eliana Light, TBHBE & JKidPhilly! -6:15pm - Welcome and Parfaits -6:30pm - Havdalah -6:40pm - Family Concert -7:30pm - Lyla Tov (Goodnight) $18 for a family of 3-6 people or $6 for an individual Click here to register!
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 […]
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 […]
After your workout at our fitness classes we invite you to join us for a light brunch at the J while shmoozing with friends. Bagels and cream cheese will be provided. Feel free to bring an additional dish or side to share! $6 online or $5 cash at the door. If you would like to […]
Travel back to the era of the American Revolution through hands-on crafting, with our own Rachel Sakofs. Learn traditional techniques such as tin punching, soap carving, and historical paper crafts. All materials provided. Click here!
The films in this series feature young people coming to terms with the stories of the suffering of their ancestors in Europe. All are important and beautiful. 2/2: Everything Illuminated 2005 2/9: A Real Pain 2024 2/16: Ida 2013 2/23: The Unspoken 2023 3/2: White Bird 2024 Click here to register! Price is for all […]
Dynamic NeuroMoves is a grant-supported, 4-week specialty small group training program designed for people with Parkinson’s Disease. This unique class blends large-amplitude movements, cognitive drills, and voice activation—adapted for all mobility levels. Each session targets both motor symptoms (balance, walking, strength, posture) and non-motor symptoms (thinking skills, speech, mood), helping participants move better, think sharper, […]
We will look back at some of the greatest ballads written for the Broadway stage. We will explore hit ballads from Irving Berlin, George Gershwin, Lerner and Loewe, Cole Porter, Rodgers and Hart, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Leonard Bernstein, and other composers! Click here to register!
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. 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 […]
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 […]
LMSD students in grades K–5 are invited to join us on their days off from school for trips to Gravity Vault (Thursday) and SkyZone (Friday). 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 […]
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. 2/12 - This Sporting Life at Laurel Hill West "Laurel Hill West is the final resting place for many sports Hall of Fame members--two for baseball, two for tennis, two for skiing and snowboarding, plus hockey and college football and golf. You'll meet the man who invented progressive resistance weightlifting, the first woman to […]
Dynamic NeuroMoves is a grant-supported, 4-week specialty small group training program designed for people with Parkinson’s Disease. This unique class blends large-amplitude movements, cognitive drills, and voice activation—adapted for all mobility levels. Each session targets both motor symptoms (balance, walking, strength, posture) and non-motor symptoms (thinking skills, speech, mood), helping participants move better, think sharper, […]
LMSD students in grades K–5 are invited to join us on their days off from school for trips to Gravity Vault (Thursday) and SkyZone (Friday). 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 […]
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 […]
Travel back to the era of the American Revolution through hands-on crafting, with our own Rachel Sakofs. Learn traditional techniques such as tin punching, soap carving, and historical paper crafts. All materials provided. Click here!
The films in this series feature young people coming to terms with the stories of the suffering of their ancestors in Europe. All are important and beautiful. 2/2: Everything Illuminated 2005 2/9: A Real Pain 2024 2/16: Ida 2013 2/23: The Unspoken 2023 3/2: White Bird 2024 Click here to register! Price is for all […]
Dynamic NeuroMoves is a grant-supported, 4-week specialty small group training program designed for people with Parkinson’s Disease. This unique class blends large-amplitude movements, cognitive drills, and voice activation—adapted for all mobility levels. Each session targets both motor symptoms (balance, walking, strength, posture) and non-motor symptoms (thinking skills, speech, mood), helping participants move better, think sharper, […]
We will look back at some of the greatest ballads written for the Broadway stage. We will explore hit ballads from Irving Berlin, George Gershwin, Lerner and Loewe, Cole Porter, Rodgers and Hart, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Leonard Bernstein, and other composers! Click here to register!
Topic: Heart Health Awareness: Learn, Play, and Thrive Speaker: Abby Riley Celebrate Heart Health Month with an interactive session focused on understanding and improving your cardiovascular wellness. Join Abby Riley for fun, educational games that highlight key heart health facts, risk factors, and simple lifestyle changes you can make to protect your heart. This engaging […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us for a Documentary Screening to honor Black History Month with film Director Ari Beser. Ari Beser is a documentary filmmaker best known as the director of Generation Rwanda. His work focuses on youth voices, social justice, and stories shaped by conflict, identity, and resilience. Through an intimate, character-driven approach, Beser centers people telling […]
Dynamic NeuroMoves is a grant-supported, 4-week specialty small group training program designed for people with Parkinson’s Disease. This unique class blends large-amplitude movements, cognitive drills, and voice activation—adapted for all mobility levels. Each session targets both motor symptoms (balance, walking, strength, posture) and non-motor symptoms (thinking skills, speech, mood), helping participants move better, think sharper, […]
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 […]
Come learn the basics of Mah Jong! You will learn the tiles, hands and rules of the game. No experience required, just bring your curiosity. Click here!
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. Click here to register!
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Travel back to the era of the American Revolution through hands-on crafting, with our own Rachel Sakofs. Learn traditional techniques such as tin punching, soap carving, and historical paper crafts. All materials provided. Click here!
The films in this series feature young people coming to terms with the stories of the suffering of their ancestors in Europe. All are important and beautiful. 2/2: Everything Illuminated 2005 2/9: A Real Pain 2024 2/16: Ida 2013 2/23: The Unspoken 2023 3/2: White Bird 2024 Click here to register! Price is for all […]
Dynamic NeuroMoves is a grant-supported, 4-week specialty small group training program designed for people with Parkinson’s Disease. This unique class blends large-amplitude movements, cognitive drills, and voice activation—adapted for all mobility levels. Each session targets both motor symptoms (balance, walking, strength, posture) and non-motor symptoms (thinking skills, speech, mood), helping participants move better, think sharper, […]
We will look back at some of the greatest ballads written for the Broadway stage. We will explore hit ballads from Irving Berlin, George Gershwin, Lerner and Loewe, Cole Porter, Rodgers and Hart, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Leonard Bernstein, and other composers! Click here to register!
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 […]
Join us at the JFCS Brodsky Center for a special volunteer session dedicated to JCC GEMS participants. Volunteers will work together in our teaching kitchen to help prepare nourishing meals for community members facing food insecurity. This hands-on program offers a meaningful way to give back, connect with others, and support older adults in our […]
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 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 […]
Dynamic NeuroMoves is a grant-supported, 4-week specialty small group training program designed for people with Parkinson’s Disease. This unique class blends large-amplitude movements, cognitive drills, and voice activation—adapted for all mobility levels. Each session targets both motor symptoms (balance, walking, strength, posture) and non-motor symptoms (thinking skills, speech, mood), helping participants move better, think sharper, […]
Join us for a trip to Ambler to see PROOF at the Act II Playhouse and lunch! The 2001 Pulitzer Prize winner for Drama, Proof tells the story of a troubled young woman, Catherine, who has spent years caring for her ailing father, a brilliant mathematician. Following his death, she must now confront her own […]
Come learn the basics of Mah Jong! You will learn the tiles, hands and rules of the game. No experience required, just bring your curiosity. Click here!
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. Click here to register!
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: Heart Health Click here to register for Eat Well Be Well!
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 […]
Join us for a fun and festive night that brings everyone together in one place: Havdalah, good food, and celebrating Purim as a community, alongside open gym activities throughout the evening. Jump into pick-up basketball or pickleball, hang out with friends, and enjoy a lively Purim atmosphere all night long. Bring friends, bring energy, and […]
Sunday: 8:00 am-6:00 pm
Monday-Thursday: 8:00 am-9:00 pm
Friday-Saturday: 8:00 am-6:00 pm
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