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:20250601T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T120000 DTSTAMP:20260410T185933 CREATED:20250505T161449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T191957Z UID:10002301-1748773800-1748779200@www.phillyjcc.com SUMMARY:Family Shavuot with the ShinShins DESCRIPTION:Get ready for Shavuot at the Kaiserman JCC with Shira and Einav\, our Israeli ShinShiniyot. Join us for Shavuot activities\, games\, and of course ice cream. \nRegister for Family Shavuot\nIn the comments section during registration\, please list the names and ages for any children so we can better tailor our programming! Email barrie@phillyjcc.com with any questions! \nProgram in partnership with Chabad of Penn Wynne and jkidphilly \n  \nFor more Shavuot fun\, join Chabad at the Penn Wynne Library (130 Overbrook) for a 10 Commandments reading and ice cream party Monday\, June 2nd at 4pm! URL:https://www.phillyjcc.com/event/family-shavuot/ LOCATION:Kaiserman JCC\, 45 Haverford Rd\, Wynnewood\, PA\, 19096\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.phillyjcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/iStock-1392530850.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Barrie%20Mittica":MAILTO:bmittica@phillyjcc.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T133000 DTSTAMP:20260410T185933 CREATED:20250402T142842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T142842Z UID:10002271-1749040200-1749043800@www.phillyjcc.com SUMMARY:Gems at the J | Israeli Dancing with RakDan DESCRIPTION:Cost: $10/Class or $5/With Fitness Class Pass or Insurance \nTo use the unlimited monthly class pass or insurance\, please select the $5 option at registration and tell us at check in. \nInstructor: Don Schillinger\, Philadelphia area Israeli Dance Teacher \nIsraeli 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. You can choose to participate in the dance lessons\, or come to listen to the music and watch the dancing if you prefer. Even after the class is done\, you will be smiling and singing the songs! This gems-sponsored class is open to adults of all ages. \nClick here to register! URL:https://www.phillyjcc.com/event/israelidancingjune/ LOCATION:Kaiserman JCC\, 45 Haverford Rd\, Wynnewood\, PA\, 19096\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.phillyjcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/iStock-1219935237-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Gems":MAILTO:gems@phillyjcc.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T170000 DTSTAMP:20260410T185933 CREATED:20250328T183422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T132425Z UID:10002290-1749110400-1749142800@www.phillyjcc.com SUMMARY:Gems at the J | May Political Affairs DESCRIPTION:Come and hear about the latest in politics and a variety of viewpoints and perspectives Dr. Rosenberg brings to the foreground. \nCome discuss a variety of topics impacting political affairs with Dr Bill Rosenberg. \nMay 1\, How Political Polls Work. \nMay 15\, The History and Future of Democracy: Benefits and Shortcomings. \nJune 5\, Impact of Age on Politics: The Youth Vote through Seniors in Politics \nClick here to register for May Political Affairs\nInstructor Dr. William Rosenberg is a Professor of Political Science at Drexel University\, renowned for his expertise in public opinion\, media\, and the presidential election process. He has authored over 80 articles and co-authored two books\, and frequently serves as a political analyst for major media outlets. \nInterested in coming to just one or a few sessions? Email rachel@phillyjcc.com URL:https://www.phillyjcc.com/event/may-political-affairs/2025-06-05/ LOCATION:Kaiserman JCC\, 45 Haverford Rd\, Wynnewood\, PA\, 19096\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.phillyjcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/usflag-460_1118303c.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Gems":MAILTO:gems@phillyjcc.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T123000 DTSTAMP:20260410T185933 CREATED:20250324T172707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T173030Z UID:10002185-1749119400-1749126600@www.phillyjcc.com SUMMARY:Gems at the J | A Grandparent’s Legacy DESCRIPTION:No class on 5/29 \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 for A Grandparent’s Legacy\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/springgrandparentslegacy/2025-06-05/ 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:20250606T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T084500 DTSTAMP:20260410T185933 CREATED:20250429T174149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T150513Z UID:10002333-1749196800-1749199500@www.phillyjcc.com SUMMARY:Streamlined Workout DESCRIPTION:This series runs on May 23\, May 30\, June 6\, June 13! Please use the form below to register.\nStreamlined is a 45 minute beat-driven workout that blends dynamic cardio with full-body sculpting sequences to transform the body and mind. We cultivate empowering movement experiences\, guiding you towards your most active\, healthy self. \nInstructor Paula Strokoff\, is a movement and wellness advocate with over 10 years of group fitness experience and a background as a University of Michigan cheerleader. Her energetic teaching style powers LIIV.fit’s mood-boosting\, body-defining workouts. \nPlease note: Classes are subject to cancellation with refunds if a minimum enrollment is not met. 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How nature can positively affect our minds \n$72 for entire course\, $60 with fitness unlimited package\, or $15 per drop-in \nResearch 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 community. Our society suffers from depression\, anxiety\, high levels of stress\, hopelessness and more. Imagine a life where you live in the moment\, with a sense of peace and fulfillment. How nature can positively affect our minds? In a 6 weeks series we will learn to handle stress with more ease and calm as you discover a sense of purpose and wellbeing through mindfulness exercises and being in nature.  “aSPIRE” to becoming an even better version of yourself in 2025! We will be teaching the foundations of becoming happier\, strategies developed by world-renowned former Harvard professor\, Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar. We will combine this short classroom time with a mindful walk outside in nature as you learn to apply happiness & mindfulness strategies to your daily life.  The walks will be easy and slow. \nClick here to register for Mind your nature\nWith Instructor Alyson Harris\, Certified Mindfulness Meditation teacher & Na’ama Yarden\, Certified Happiness Studies Academy. \n  URL:https://www.phillyjcc.com/event/mindyournature/2025-06-06/ LOCATION:Kaiserman JCC\, 45 Haverford Rd\, Wynnewood\, PA\, 19096\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.phillyjcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/image-5.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Gems":MAILTO:gems@phillyjcc.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T123000 DTSTAMP:20260410T185933 CREATED:20250324T184522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T184607Z UID:10002195-1749209400-1749213000@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\, sharing their wisdom about Jewish connections in text impacting the world today with us! Cholent will be served. \nMay 2 – Rabbi Baruch Davidson\, Chabad of Bala 200 \nJune 6 – Rabbi Eric Mollo\, Main Line Reform Temple \nClick here to register for Spring Coolant & Conversations!\nIf you are having trouble registering for a drop-in class\, please email Rachel  URL:https://www.phillyjcc.com/event/springcholent/2025-06-06/ 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