Events

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 […]

Topic: Osteoporosis and Aging – Understanding Bone Health Over Time Speaker: Dan van der Kwast, MBA, PT, DPT Description: Learn how osteoporosis impacts the body as we age and discover practical steps to protect and strengthen your bones. This informative session will cover risk factors, early warning signs, and lifestyle choices — including nutrition and exercise — that can help slow bone loss and support lifelong mobility and independence. Gain the knowledge and confidence to take charge of your bone health today and into the future. Click here to register!

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 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 Transformation Series is a small-group yoga experience offered in focused 6 week modules designed to support meaningful, sustainable growth in practice. Each module emphasizes foundational movement, strength, mobility, and mindful awareness, using clear instruction and progressive sequencing to help students move with greater confidence and ease. While the work is intentional and layered, all […]

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, […]

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 […]

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!

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!