4 Tuesdays, March 4 – April 1 | 12:30PM - 2:30PM | No Class 3/18 | $48 (Must register for all dates) Being a grandparent is like no other experience. We love our grandchildren so deeply and so fully and want nothing more than to have them take this love into their future. In this […]
Trip to Broadway Musical Buena Vista Social Club | Wednesday, April 2, 2025 | 8:30am-7pm | $241 Join us for the new musical Buena Vista Social Club on Broadway. Inspired by true events, the new Broadway musical BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB™ brings the GRAMMY® Award-winning album to thrilling life—and tells the story of the legends who lived it. A world-class Afro-Cuban band joins a sensational cast of musicians, actors, and dancers from around the world for an authentic experience unlike any you’ve seen or heard before. Don’t miss this unforgettable tale of big dreams, second chances, and the power of art to help us survive. Join us for a fun day in New York City! Price includes orchestra seats, round trip transportation, and gratuities. Price does not include lunch. Book your own reservation for lunch near the theater district. Register Here
Each month we will meet a different Rabbi or Jewish educator from the community, who will share with us their wisdom about the Jewish connections in text impacting the world today. Vegetarian Kosher Cholent will be served. January 10 - Rabbi Claire Green February 7 - Rabbi Yonah Gross March 7 - Rabbi Lilli Shvartsmann […]
Our dynamic exercise class with Danielle Illfelder PT, DPT designed to enhance strength, improve posture, and boost balance through mindful movements. Perfect for all fitness levels, this class will help you build a strong, balanced body and a confident stance. Danielle Illfelder, PT, DPT is a clinical physical therapist with a special interest in neurology, […]
Medicine with Pharmacy Residents | Tuesday, April 8, 2025 | 12PM - 1:15PM | Free Speaker: Pharmacy Residents Topic: Medicine & Over-the-Counter Drugs Each month we will bring a different speaker from Main Line Health to discuss health and wellness topics. Lunch cosponsored by Tikvah. Please join us from 11-11:45 before the lecture for a $5 […]
Come to one or all of these free afternoon programs on finding community and resources while aging. We will be joined by guests from Main Line Health, Senior Living Specialists Philly, Right At Home, and more. March 5 - Aging with Dignity with Sebastiano Porcu, MD, Main Line Health March 19 - The Science of […]
Open House: Brunch and Spring Course Registration 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, special bonus, Brian Cohen, a local technology guru, will be here to answer […]
April 23: 10:30am April 30: 10:00am May 7: 10:00am May 14: 11:30am Come learn how to play Canasta with our 2 volunteer instructors, Alice Dubin and Gladys Mandel. Come expand your mind through this coveted card game! We will learn how to play, meld, Toulon and count points! Class will be run about an hour and a half each session. Registration required. Click here to register!
Cost: $10/Class or $5/With Fitness Class Pass or Insurance To use the unlimited monthly class pass or insurance, please select the $5 option at registration and tell us at check in. Instructor: Don Schillinger, Philadelphia area Israeli Dance Teacher Israeli dancing is a fun way to move at a slow to moderate pace while enjoying […]
Come a play a round or two with the Gems Community with a little friendly competition in Open Play Board Games Scrabble or Rummikub! Suggested donation $5. Click here to register for the April Board Game Club
In honor of Yom Hashoah, we invite you to visit a special gallery dedicated to the rebellion of the Warsaw Ghetto, Jewish life in Europe before the war and youth’s place during these times. Niv, the Israeli emissary at the JCC will offer a program at the gallery on the following dates: April 24: 6-8pm […]
In honor of Yom Hashoah, we invite you to visit a special gallery dedicated to the rebellion of the Warsaw Ghetto, Jewish life in Europe before the war and youth’s place during these times. Niv, the Israeli emissary at the JCC will offer a program at the gallery on the following dates: April 24: 6-8pm […]
A class focusing on smart phone photography basics. Have you wanted to use your phone's camera to the best of its abilities? Have you wanted to capture memories of your kids or grandkids but don’t know where to start? Have you been unhappy with photos you have taken because of blurry quality or unfocused images? […]
Small children; small problems. Big children, big problems: Films about American Jewish Families This series explores the journeys of Jewish families as their young adult children begin to assert their independence, leading to both comical and dramatic complications. Spanning from the early 20th to the 21st century, the films trace the immigrant experience and the […]
In honor of Yom Hashoah, we invite you to visit a special gallery dedicated to the rebellion of the Warsaw Ghetto, Jewish life in Europe before the war and youth’s place during these times. Niv, the Israeli emissary at the JCC will offer a program at the gallery on the following dates: April 24: 6-8pm […]
This lecture series explores iconic films that transitioned from the silver screen to the Broadway stage. Each session will focus on a different movie-turned-musical, examining how the story, characters, and themes were adapted for live theater. We will dive into the creative process behind these transformations, discussing the challenges and innovations involved in bringing a […]
The FUEL Program for seniors is a three part series looking into healthy aging and food as medicine for disease management. The class participants will learn about a healthy diet and understand how diet can help with disease processes such as weight gain, high blood pressure, pre-diabetes and cardiac disease. In each class we will explore nutrition […]
Bring a little greenery into your home! In this workshop with instructor Evin Rezavker, you will get the opportunity to design an upcycled terrarium for your home. All materials are included. This program is being subsidized by a generous grant. Click here to register for the Afternoon Terrarium Workshop
Gems Book Club at the Kaiserman JCC meets in person the last Wednesday of every month from 3-4pm! Please email gems@phillyjcc.com with any questions and if you need to attend virtually. This program is free with a suggested yearly donation of $36 Upcoming selections: March - The Hebrew Teacher by Maya Arad
Bring a little greenery into your home! In this workshop with instructor Evin Rezavker, you will get the opportunity to design an upcycled terrarium for your home. All materials are included. This program is being subsidized by a generous grant. Click here to register for the Evening Terrarium Workshop
Rabbi Moses ben Maimon, known as the RAMBAM in the Jewish world, and Maimonides in the philosophical world, is considered the greatest Jewish philosopher of the Middle Ages. His magnum opus, The Guide for the Perplexed, is one of the great texts of medieval philosophy. We will read excerpts from this work that deal with […]
Come and hear about the latest in politics and a variety of viewpoints and perspectives Dr. Rosenberg brings to the foreground. Come discuss a variety of topics impacting political affairs with Dr Bill Rosenberg. May 1, How Political Polls Work. May 15, The History and Future of Democracy: Benefits and Shortcomings. June 5, Impact of Age […]
MIND YOUR NATURE! How nature can positively affect our minds $72 for entire course, $60 with fitness unlimited package, or $15 per drop-in Research shows that being in nature can reduce stress levels and increase wellbeing. The number one predictor of wellbeing and a healthy life is the quality of your relationships and connections to the […]
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. May 2 – Rabbi Baruch Davidson, Chabad of Bala 200 June 6 – Rabbi Eric Mollo, Main Line Reform Temple Click here to register for Spring Coolant & Conversations! If you are having trouble registering for a drop-in class, please email Rachel
Sunday: 8:00 am-6:00 pm
Monday-Thursday: 8:00 am-9:00 pm
Friday-Saturday: 8:00 am-6:00 pm
JCC Building Hours
