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 […]

Come challenge your paper-folding skills as we learn from the master Origami instructor, Faye Goldman! All materials will be provided. Just bring yourself and your curiosity to try something new! Click here!

Dynamic NeuroMoves is a grant-supported, 4-week specialty small group training program designed for people with Parkinson’s Disease.  This unique class blends large-amplitude movements, cognitive drills, and voice activation—adapted for all mobility levels. Each session targets both motor symptoms (balance, walking, strength, posture) and non-motor symptoms (thinking skills, speech, mood), helping participants move better, think sharper, […]

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, […]

To commemorate Yom Hashoah, the JCC will present an in-person screening of the documentary, 999 The Forgotten Girls, which sheds light on a wrenching true story. In March 1942, nearly 1000 young Slovak Jewish women, mostly teenagers, told by their government that they were embarking on a work assignment, were instead illegally deported to Auschwitz […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

Dynamic NeuroMoves is a grant-supported, 4-week specialty small group training program designed for people with Parkinson’s Disease.  This unique class blends large-amplitude movements, cognitive drills, and voice activation—adapted for all mobility levels. Each session targets both motor symptoms (balance, walking, strength, posture) and non-motor symptoms (thinking skills, speech, mood), helping participants move better, think sharper, […]

Join Us for a Barre Class Fundraiser! Proceeds benefit the Philly JCC ELC PTO. All fitness levels welcome. Open to the whole community! Taught by preschool mom and barre instructor Danielle Chelminsky. Don't forget to stick around after class for some light refreshments with friends. What Is Barre? Barre is a low impact, high repetition workout combining ballet inspired movements with Pilates, yoga, and strength training. Expect small, controlled movements that tone muscles, improve posture, and boost flexibility. […]