Events

Kid's Gym - Indoor Free Play Come 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. Kid's Gym is perfect for crawlers through age 6 to explore, climb, and enjoy some unstructured […]

World renowned musician, Dan Blacksberg will be bringing the healing power of music to the Philly KlezJam. The program will include remarks from Rabbi Shelly Barnathan (one of our sponsors, Or Zarua) who will lead us in singing “We Shall Overcome”. Lyrics will be provided. Doors open at 2:45. If you don’t have an instrument, bring a tambourine or drum. Here’s a link to the music we will be learning. Whether you want to listen to music, play, […]

When school is out, the fun (and purpose) is on! Our MLK Day Schools Out Program is a full day of meaningful activities that celebrate community, creativity, and play.  Children will take part in a hands-on service project inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s message of kindness, justice, and helping others, giving them a chance […]

Join us for Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the J on Monday, January 19th! We are excited to be offering multiple programs throughout the day for all ages and interests. Join us for one or all! All activities are free with a donation of 2 non-perishable food items (canned or boxed food). Activities and […]

Back by popular demand! Visit global wonders, from Kenyan conservancies to Machu Picchu, without leaving the JCC!  Actual locations of "destinations will be determined by weather conditions in the prospective locations. Click here to register!

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 matter what your skill-level, […]

Topic: Looking into the New Year – How Your Eyes Change with Age Speaker: Local Ophthalmologist Discover how aging affects your eyes and learn about common conditions like glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration. Experience an interactive portion where you can try glasses that simulate these conditions, gaining insight into their impact. A quick vision screening […]

Come learn the art of mindful mediation through doodling with Mindy Shapiro! Jan 20 Embedded Letters In this session we will create or and refine our “chop” - the Initial or initials we use to sign our Zentangle® work. We will then embed the letters in the beautiful tangle “DivaDance”. Feb 17 Lunar New Year: […]

Dance Tone is a dance-based workout class featuring hip-hop, cardio, and Latin Zumba-inspired choreography. This class delivers a fun, full-body workout designed for all levels with easy to follow repetitive movements and high energy music. About the Intructor, Olga: I grew up as a competitive Latin ballroom dancer and discovered dance fitness as a way […]

In this five week series, you’ll learn the easy, flowing set of moves called the Eight Form Yang Style Tai Chi, a graceful sequence of arm and body movements coordinated with breathing, often considered the gateway to all tai chi techniques and benefits. Each class includes a warmup, guided breathing, and two new movements, building […]

Canasta is a fun, fast-paced card game of strategy and teamwork. This class is for beginners, who have never played before. Come challenge your mind to a new card game, in a small group setting. Click here to register!

Join RakDan in a weekly Israeli Dance Class! Israeli 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. $250 full series, $15 drop-in rate. To register, you must purchase either a […]

For women, from a woman. Practical self defense techniques meets exercise, meets girl time! Wandering Fighter's programs are for women from a woman, imparting techniques geared to use in defense against larger attackers, while empowering participants to build off their instincts in a uniquely women’s space. For women, from a woman. We recognize that not […]

Inspired by Jewish teachings and their historical experience, Jews have been disproportionately represented in movements for social justice in this country. Using memoirs, speeches, writings and organizational records, we will examine the prominent roles played by rabbis, political figures, labor organizers and other activists in advocating for the rights of disadvantaged members of American society. […]

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: Whole Grains Click here to register for Eat Well Be Well!

Dance Tone is a dance-based workout class featuring hip-hop, cardio, and Latin Zumba-inspired choreography. This class delivers a fun, full-body workout designed for all levels with easy to follow repetitive movements and high energy music. About the Intructor, Olga: I grew up as a competitive Latin ballroom dancer and discovered dance fitness as a way […]

Enjoy a lively night of hands on mixology as we craft creative cocktails featuring Israeli and Middle Eastern spirits, from arak to regional liqueurs. Afterward, we’ll dive into a generous sushi spread of rolls, sashimi, and shared bites that keep everyone chatting and laughing. The night wraps up with desserts and plenty of time to […]