BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Philly J - ECPv6.0.13.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Philly J 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:20250216T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T100000 DTSTAMP:20260405T015106 CREATED:20241003T141501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T164011Z UID:10001898-1739694600-1739700000@www.phillyjcc.com SUMMARY:Kid's Gym - Indoor Free Play DESCRIPTION:Kid’s Gym – Indoor Free Play\nCome 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. \nKid’s Gym is perfect for crawlers through age 6 to explore\, climb\, and enjoy some unstructured playtime. Make friends\, burn off some energy\, and get some exercise in these cold winter months. \nNovember 10\, 2024 – March 30\, 2025 \nCost:\n$7 / Single Session\n$50 / 10-Session Pass (save $20)\n$120 / Unlimited Pass (save $48) \nPurchase a Session or Pass for Kid’s Gym\nWe are now doing payment through EZ Facility. You may already have an EZ Facility Account. To learn more about creating an account and purchasing\, click here for a detailed walkthrough. Pre-registration is preferred\, however if you do not pre-register the front desk will check you in upon arrival. The front desk can also help you purchase and schedule future sessions. \nNeed assistance purchasing through EZ Facility? Email us! \nPlease note: All Kid’s Gym Passes expire on 4/21/2025. Any unused sessions must be redeemed before that date. \n  URL:https://www.phillyjcc.com/event/kidsgym/2025-02-16/ LOCATION:Kaiserman JCC\, 45 Haverford Rd\, Wynnewood\, PA\, 19096\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.phillyjcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Screenshot-2023-11-08-at-6.17.25 PM.png ORGANIZER;CN="Evin%20Rezavker":MAILTO:evin@phillyjcc.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T110000 DTSTAMP:20260405T015106 CREATED:20241125T160859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T174627Z UID:10001859-1739700000-1739703600@www.phillyjcc.com SUMMARY:Fit For Life Circuit Training DESCRIPTION:with Coach Eric Mamon | Sundays\, January 19-February 23 (No Class February 2) | 10 – 11AM | $15 At The Door or FREE with Class Pass \nExtra class March 9th! \nJoin us for an engaging and challenging workout that emphasizes strength\, cardio\, and endurance! This class combines bodyweight exercises\, calisthenics\, and circuit training to help you build a strong foundation and keep you healthy. Our focus is on enhancing your overall fitness through intensity and endurance\, allowing you to reap the benefits of increased strength and stability. This session includes a warm-up and cool-down\, ensuring a well-rounded experience that starts your day off right! \nPlease use the form below to secure your spot! Please note\, that this form does not count as payment. Please pay for this class by cash\, card\, or check at the front desk when you arrive. This class is $15/Person or Free with insurance or to Unlimited Monthly Class Pass Holders. \n\n\n \n \n Pop-Up Fit For Life Circuit Training 5-Week Series\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Class DatesWhich dates do you plan on attending? \n \n Sunday January 19\, 2025\n \n \n Sunday January 26\, 2025\n \n \n Sunday February 9\, 2025\n \n \n Sunday February 16\, 2025\n \n \n Sunday February 23\, 2025\n \n \n Sunday March 9\, 2025\n Liability Waiver(Required)By 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. I agree to the privacy policy.\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/fitforlife/2025-02-16/ LOCATION:Kaiserman JCC\, 45 Haverford Rd\, Wynnewood\, PA\, 19096\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.phillyjcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/image.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Jamie%20Feinstein":MAILTO:jfeinstein@phillyjcc.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250217T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250217T121500 DTSTAMP:20260405T015106 CREATED:20250116T141937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T202205Z UID:10001804-1739788200-1739794500@www.phillyjcc.com SUMMARY:Movie Screening & Talk: Screams Before Silence DESCRIPTION:Adults of all ages can join us for a special screening of Screams Before Silence\, followed by a talk with Shana Weiner\, Executive Director of Dinah Philly. \nDuring the October 7 attacks on Israeli towns and at the Nova Music Festival\, women and girls were raped\, assaulted\, and mutilated. Released hostages have revealed that Israeli captives in Gaza have also been sexually assaulted.\nDespite the indisputable evidence\, these atrocities have received little scrutiny from human rights groups and international organizations. Many leading figures in politics\, academia\, and media have attempted to minimize or even deny that they occurred. In Screams Before Silence\, a 60-minute\, presenter-led documentary film\, Sheryl Sandberg\, former COO of Meta and founder of LeanIn.org\, interviews multiple eyewitnesses\, released hostages\, first responders\, medical and forensic experts\, and survivors of the Hamas massacres. \nAfter the screening\, we will hear from Shana Weiner\, executive director of Dinah\, a Jewish Domestic Violence Legal Service Center\, about the film and her work locally. \n Register Here URL:https://www.phillyjcc.com/event/screamsbeforesilence/ LOCATION:Kaiserman JCC\, 45 Haverford Rd\, Wynnewood\, PA\, 19096\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.phillyjcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/image.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Moriah%20SimonHazani":MAILTO:gems@phillyjcc.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T111500 DTSTAMP:20260405T015106 CREATED:20241203T145156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T202155Z UID:10001830-1739872800-1739877300@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/2025-02-18/ 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:20250218T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T131500 DTSTAMP:20260405T015106 CREATED:20241217T180053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T180053Z UID:10001737-1739880000-1739884500@www.phillyjcc.com SUMMARY:Gems at the J | Learn and Light Bites with Main Line Health: Heart Health with the Women’s Heart Initiative DESCRIPTION:Heart Health with the Women’s Heart Initiative | Tuesday\, February 18\, 2025 | 12PM – 1:15PM | Free \nSpeaker: Maureen W. Krouse\, MPH\, MCHES & Abigail Riley\, RN  Director of the Women’s Heart Initiative \nTopic: Celebrate Heart Month with all things Heart Health and Heart Health Bingo \nEach month we will bring a different speaker from Main Line Health to discuss health and wellness topics. Lunch cosponsored by Tikvah. \nPlease join us from 11-11:45 before the lecture for a $5 balance class with Danielle Illfelder PT\, DPT. Join our dynamic exercise class 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. Are you an unlimited class pass holder? You can join our balance class for free!\nPlanning to come to the Balance Class? Email us to let us know or just drop in! \nClick here to register for this class!\n  URL:https://www.phillyjcc.com/event/gems-at-the-j-learn-and-light-bites-with-main-line-health-heart-health-with-the-womens-heart-initiative/ LOCATION:Kaiserman JCC\, 45 Haverford Rd\, Wynnewood\, PA\, 19096\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.phillyjcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/image-1.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Jamie%20Feinstein":MAILTO:jfeinstein@phillyjcc.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T141500 DTSTAMP:20260405T015106 CREATED:20241203T143439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T144035Z UID:10001675-1739970000-1739974500@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/2025-02-19/ 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:20250220T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T121500 DTSTAMP:20260405T015106 CREATED:20241203T142853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T143015Z UID:10001659-1740049200-1740053700@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/2025-02-20/ 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:20250220T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T015106 CREATED:20241203T173313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T173339Z UID:10001704-1740063600-1740067200@www.phillyjcc.com SUMMARY:Gems at the J | Introduction to Chess DESCRIPTION:6 Thursdays\, January 16 – February 20 | 3PM – 4PM | $60 (Must register for all dates)\nInteractive beginner chess classes will cover the basic strategies of the game\, checkmates\, tactics\, and opening principles. Students will engage in problem-solving and develop the skills to understand all the rules and be able to play a complete game. \nClick here to register\nInstructor Jessica Regam is a Woman FIDE Chess Master\, represented the United States in multiple Pan American (bronze medalist) and World Youth Championship events\, former national champion among girls\, currently ranked in the top 100 females in the U.S. Jessica loves chess for its problem-solving aspect and the mental challenge it provides\, and is passionate about instilling the joy of the game in others. URL:https://www.phillyjcc.com/event/intro-to-chess/2025-02-20/ LOCATION:Kaiserman JCC\, 45 Haverford Rd\, Wynnewood\, PA\, 19096\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.phillyjcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Chess_pieces_close_up.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Gems":MAILTO:gems@phillyjcc.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR