BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Philly J - ECPv6.0.13.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.phillyjcc.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Philly J REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250302T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250302T180000 DTSTAMP:20260602T214408 CREATED:20250123T174944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T171815Z UID:10001814-1740931200-1740938400@www.phillyjcc.com SUMMARY:Klezmer Jam and Concert with Ezekiel's Wheels DESCRIPTION:Suggested Donation: $18 \nWe are thrilled to invite you to an unforgettable celebration of klezmer music\, featuring the incredible Ezekiel’s Wheels Band! Whether you’re a seasoned musician or a curious listener\, this event offers something for everyone. \nEvent Schedule: \nDoors open at 3:45PM \n4:00 PM – Master’s Workshop: Kick off the afternoon with a hands-on workshop led by the talented members of Ezekiel’s Wheels. Perfect for musicians looking to dive deeper into klezmer traditions or anyone interested in learning more about this vibrant musical genre. Space is limited! \n4:45 PM – Refreshments: Take a moment to mingle and enjoy some light refreshments before the afternoon’s performance. \n5:00 – 6:00 PM – Concert: Experience a dynamic and lively klezmer concert by Ezekiel’s Wheels Band\, where their soulful melodies and infectious rhythms will have you dancing in your seat. \nDon’t miss out on this special opportunity to connect with music\, culture\, and community. Bring your friends and family for an afternoon full of energy\, education\, and entertainment! \n  \nClick here to register! URL:https://www.phillyjcc.com/event/ezekielswheels/ LOCATION:Kaiserman JCC\, 45 Haverford Rd\, Wynnewood\, PA\, 19096\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.phillyjcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2023-24-BFNJM-Eventbrite-Covers-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Gems":MAILTO:gems@phillyjcc.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250303T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250303T113000 DTSTAMP:20260602T214408 CREATED:20241203T172834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T212230Z UID:10001793-1740997800-1741001400@www.phillyjcc.com SUMMARY:Gems at the J | Travel to 3 Continents from Your Chair DESCRIPTION:3 Mondays\, February 24 – March 10 | 10:30AM – 11:30AM | $36 (Must register for all dates)\nCome for the travel of a lifetime! We will be partnering with Nature’s Eye\, as we take a tour by DRONE to Africa\, Iceland\, and Peru! Local guides from each region will lead us through a tour highlighting wildlife and natural land formations of interest. Examples include elephants\, Hverfjall Volcano\, and Cloud Forest. (Depending on weather\, destinations might change). No need to worry about packing or waiting in a TSA line! In-flight beverages and snacks will be provided! \nClick here to register\nInterested in coming to just one or a few sessions? Email rachel@phillyjcc.com URL:https://www.phillyjcc.com/event/virtual-travel/2025-03-03/ LOCATION:Kaiserman JCC\, 45 Haverford Rd\, Wynnewood\, PA\, 19096\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.phillyjcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/maxresdefault.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Gems":MAILTO:gems@phillyjcc.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250303T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250303T130000 DTSTAMP:20260602T214408 CREATED:20250103T204040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T142411Z UID:10001754-1741003200-1741006800@www.phillyjcc.com SUMMARY:Gems at the J | Philadelphia Authors Chats - POSTPONED DESCRIPTION:This event series is canceled. Please email rachel@phillyjcc.com if you are interested in attending a future date. \n4 Local Authors | Mondays\, March 3-31\,2025 | No Class: March 17 | 12-1pm | $18 \nJoin us each week as we meet with local authors from around the Philadelphia area. Soup lunch will be provided as you meet the authors\, participate in a Q&A about their works\, and learn about their titles and backgrounds. Authors will also have their books available for purchase. If you want to come to just one or a few of these programs\, please email rachel@phillyjcc.com for a prorated rate. \n\nMarch 3 – Wendy A. Horwitz: Wendy A. Horwitz is the author of Milkweed and Honey Cake: A Memoir in Ritual Moments. Her essays have been published in The Philadelphia Inquirer\, Afterimage\, Neurology (Humanities Section)\, Jewish Literary Journal\, Intrepid Times\, and McClatchy-Tribune News Service\, among others. Originally trained as a pediatric psychologist\, she lives in Philadelphia\, where she teaches writing and health humanities.\nMarch 10 – Norrin Ripsman: Norrin Ripsman\, a professor of international relations at Lehigh University\, has ventured into the world of fiction with his novel\, The Oracle of Spring Garden Road.  Inspired by his father’s advice to pursue his passions\, Ripsman began writing fiction in 2021\, leading to the publication of his first collection of short stories\, Song Book. His novel explores the life of a homeless man\, shedding light on the often overlooked stories of those living on the margins.\nMarch 24 – Polly Zavadivker: Polly Zavadivker is associate professor of history at the University of Delaware who teaches and writes about the Holocaust\, refugees\, World War I in Russia\, Jews in Eastern Europe\, antisemitism\, and genocide and memory culture. We will be discussing her book A Nation of Refugees: Russia’s Jews in World War I.\nMarch 31 – Margaret Mandell: Margaret S. Mandell is an emerging memoirist who began writing letters to her late husband as a way to cope with his loss. Her heartfelt journey is captured in her debut book\, And Always One More Time. Margaret’s writing reflects her lifelong love for storytelling\, which began in childhood and continued through her career as an educator and admissions director.\n\nClick here to register for this series! URL:https://www.phillyjcc.com/event/authorchat/ LOCATION:Kaiserman JCC\, 45 Haverford Rd\, Wynnewood\, PA\, 19096\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.phillyjcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/iStock-1631111641.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T111500 DTSTAMP:20260602T214408 CREATED:20241203T145156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T202155Z UID:10001832-1741082400-1741086900@www.phillyjcc.com SUMMARY:Gems at the J | Art in Flight: Birds\, Angels & Flying Machines DESCRIPTION:3 Tuesdays\, February 18 – March 4 | 11AM – 12:15PM | $36 (Must register for all dates) \nFrom the dawn of art to the here & now\, flying figures have captured the imagination of artists and viewers alike. Consider soaring Cupids and angels\, birds and planes\, even time can fly as Frida Kahlo shows us. We will contemplate the sublime\, mechanical\, and futuristic devices that populate paintings by artists as different as Audubon\, Chagall\, Ringgold\, Delauney\, and Leonardo da Vinci. Stories abound filled with symbolism\, a sense of hope and freedom\, as well as concern about change. Our conversation includes historic to contemporary images\, a diversity of artists\, and enlightening videos. \nClick here to register\nThe instructor Lynn Berkowitz\, MFA\, BFA\, has 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. \nInterested in coming to just one or a few sessions? Email rachel@phillyjcc.com URL:https://www.phillyjcc.com/event/art-in-flight/2025-03-04/ LOCATION:Kaiserman JCC\, 45 Haverford Rd\, Wynnewood\, PA\, 19096\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Arts and Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.phillyjcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/flying-machine-Leonardo-da-Vinci-plans-ornithopter.jpg.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Gems":MAILTO:gems@phillyjcc.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T143000 DTSTAMP:20260602T214408 CREATED:20241203T142218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T192321Z UID:10001721-1741091400-1741098600@www.phillyjcc.com SUMMARY:Gems at the J | A Grandparent’s Legacy DESCRIPTION:4 Tuesdays\, March 4 – April 1 | 12:30PM – 2:30PM | No Class 3/18 | $48 (Must register for all dates) \nBeing 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 program\, we will explore ways to help you express your thoughts about your own life and your grandchild’s life still to come. How do you want to be remembered? What nuggets of yourself and your own family’s heritage do you want to leave for them? Each grandparent will be given the framework to compile a written legacy to share with their grandchildren. All materials will be provided to create this tangible memoir. Please bring your favorite photo of you with your grandchild/ren. \nClick here to register\nInstructor Jacqueline Tusman\, MS is an experienced professional with a background in presentation skills\, training and organization development and academic teaching. Besides her many accomplishments\, her greatest joy is the “naches” (pride and joy) she gets in being the Grandma to her beautiful grandson Audie and the written legacy she hopes to leave for him. \n  URL:https://www.phillyjcc.com/event/grandparents-legacy/2025-03-04/ LOCATION:Kaiserman JCC\, 45 Haverford Rd\, Wynnewood\, PA\, 19096\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Arts and Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.phillyjcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/family-and-old-photo-album-edited.jpg.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Gems":MAILTO:gems@phillyjcc.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T141500 DTSTAMP:20260602T214408 CREATED:20241203T143439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T144035Z UID:10001677-1741179600-1741184100@www.phillyjcc.com SUMMARY:Gems at the J | Funny Jewish Men DESCRIPTION:3 Wednesdays\, February 19 – March 5 | 1PM – 2:15PM | $36 (Must register for all dates)\nQuick with one-liners! Precise with physical comedy! Able to tell hilarious stories in a single routine! Look! Up on the stage! It’s a funny Jewish man! Actually\, there have been a lot of them out there making us laugh over the years\, and in this three-week class you’ll meet The Marx Brothers\, Jack Benny\, The Three Stooges\, George Burns\, Milton Berle\, Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David\, Rodney Dangerfield and many others. \nClick here to register\nPresented by Temple University journalism professor and failed standup comic Irv Slifkin. Irv Slifkin is a Temple University journalism professor and failed standup comic. \nInterested in coming to just one or a few sessions? Email rachel@phillyjcc.com URL:https://www.phillyjcc.com/event/funny-jewish-men/2025-03-05/ LOCATION:Kaiserman JCC\, 45 Haverford Rd\, Wynnewood\, PA\, 19096\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Arts and Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.phillyjcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/The-Wit-and-Humor-of-Jewish-Comedians-1240_x_698.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Gems":MAILTO:gems@phillyjcc.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T173000 DTSTAMP:20260602T214408 CREATED:20250214T153048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T195315Z UID:10001833-1741190400-1741195800@www.phillyjcc.com SUMMARY:Lets Make A Plan: Aging with Community DESCRIPTION: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. \nMarch 5 – Aging with Dignity with Sebastiano Porcu\, MD\, Main Line Health\nMarch 19 – The Science of Aging with Marie Webster\, PhD\, Main Line Health\nApril 9 – Financial and Legal Matters with Bryan J. Adler Esq.\, CELA\, Rothkoff Law Group\nApril 23 – Should I Stay or Should I Go with Mindy Mozenter\, Senior Living Specialists Philly\, and Brittany McConnon\, Right at Home Main Line\nMay 7 – Where We Live: Senior Rightsizing and Selling with Jill Goldman\, Compass Real Estate and Anna Keffer\, CDP\, SMM-C\, Right Size Relocation\nMay 21 – Building Community \n\n\n \n \n Lets Make A Plan: Aging with Community\n Please fill out one form per person. \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Phone(Required)Email(Required)\n \n Which sessions will you be joining us?\n \n March 5 - Science of Aging\n \n \n March 19- Aging with Dignity\n \n \n April 9 - Financial and Legal Matters\n \n \n April 23 – Should I Stay or Should I Go\n \n \n May 7 - Where We Live- “Senior Rightsizing and Selling”\n \n \n May 21 - Building Community\n Liability Waiver(Required) I agree to the Liability WaiverBy checking this box\, I release\, hold harmless\, and indemnify the Kaiserman JCC and the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia\, as well as its agents and employees\, from and against any liability on their part\, of any kind whatsoever\, which may arise in any manner\, from use of the JCC’s facilities.\n\nAdditionally\, I understand that photos or videos of myself or my family members may be taken during participation in JCC programs or use of its facilities. These images may be used by the JCC for marketing and promotional purposes\, including but not limited to social media\, brochures\, and the JCC website.\n\nTo opt out of this photo release\, I must email marketing@phillyjcc.com and submit a photo of each individual opting out. This opt-out must be renewed annually.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n  URL:https://www.phillyjcc.com/event/letsmakeaplan/2025-03-05/ LOCATION:Kaiserman JCC\, 45 Haverford Rd\, Wynnewood\, PA\, 19096\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.phillyjcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IMG_7183-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Gems":MAILTO:gems@phillyjcc.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T121500 DTSTAMP:20260602T214408 CREATED:20241203T142853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T143015Z UID:10001661-1741258800-1741263300@www.phillyjcc.com SUMMARY:Gems at the J | The Constitution & Current Events DESCRIPTION:6 Thursdays\, February 20 – March 27 | 11AM – 12:15PM | $72 (Must register for all dates)\nLearn\, discuss\, and ask questions about the history and structure of the Constitution\, current events that relate to the Constitution\, and what the Constitution means in 13 words. \nClick here to register\nInstructor Jules Mermelstein is a retired Upper Dublin Township Commissioner\, criminal defense attorney\, teacher of history\, government and constitutional law\, and ACLU volunteer attorney. He is the author of “Justice\, Justice Shall You Pursue\,” a legal thriller and is the book reviewer for “Sidebar\,” the quarterly journal of the Montgomery Bar Association. Jules is currently a Co-Chair of the Government Relations Committee\, Montgomery Bar Association. \nInterested in coming to just one or a few sessions? Email rachel@phillyjcc.com URL:https://www.phillyjcc.com/event/constitution-current-events/2025-03-06/ LOCATION:Kaiserman JCC\, 45 Haverford Rd\, Wynnewood\, PA\, 19096\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Arts and Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.phillyjcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/usflag-460_1118303c.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Gems":MAILTO:gems@phillyjcc.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T180000 DTSTAMP:20260602T214408 CREATED:20241211T150626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T165022Z UID:10001729-1741278600-1741284000@www.phillyjcc.com SUMMARY:Gems at the J | Knock Knock.... Jews There? DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, March 6 | 4:30PM – 6PM | $18\nJoin us for some pre-Purim laughter with Sharon Geller! We will be serving seasonal appetizers and desserts! \nA Talmudic Take on Comedy: Fun and funny talk/presentation about the importance of laughter and comedy in Judaism. \nJoin comedic actress Sharon Geller as she delights her audience with humorous stories and jokes that will tickle your funny bone. \nYou don’t have to be Jewish to enjoy Knock Knock.. Jews There?\, you just have to like to laugh! \n\nHear the joke that made Jackie Mason roar with laughter!\nFind out who Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s idol was growing up in Brooklyn!\nLearn why funny women date back to the Garden of Eden!  \nWhy are there so many famous Jewish comedians?\n\n \nSharon Geller has appeared on Saturday Night Live 4 times and The TODAY Show with Al Roker as “Lucy”. She is currently in the national touring company of the off-Broadway hit\, “Old Jews Telling Jokes” and teaches Comedy Improv at the Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia. \nClick here to register \n  URL:https://www.phillyjcc.com/event/knockknock/ LOCATION:Kaiserman JCC\, 45 Haverford Rd\, Wynnewood\, PA\, 19096\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.phillyjcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/iStock-1086575640-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Gems":MAILTO:gems@phillyjcc.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T120000 DTSTAMP:20260602T214408 CREATED:20241211T192257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T192508Z UID:10001734-1741345200-1741348800@www.phillyjcc.com SUMMARY:Gems at the J | Cholent and Conversations DESCRIPTION: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.\nJanuary 10 – Rabbi Claire Green\nFebruary 7 – Rabbi Yonah Gross\nMarch 7 – Rabbi Lilli Shvartsmann\nApril 4 – Cantor Emeritus Eliot \nClick here to register for this class series!\nPlease note: if you are registering for more than one class in the series but not the entire series\, you will have to add each class to your cart individually. If you are having trouble registering for a drop-in class\, please email Rachel  URL:https://www.phillyjcc.com/event/wintercholent/2025-03-07/ LOCATION:Kaiserman JCC\, 45 Haverford Rd\, Wynnewood\, PA\, 19096\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.phillyjcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/iStock-1456203795-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Gems":MAILTO:gems@phillyjcc.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR