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 […]

Sundays, January 11, January 25, February 8, March 15, April 12, May 31, 2026 |11AM - 12PM A 6-session creative program connecting teens and adults from four JCCs, Sumy and Poltava-Ukraine, Pardesia-Israel, and Philadelphia-USA, through photography. Participants explore personal and collective stories using their cameras or phones, culminating in a shared digital photo book or […]

Come prepared to learn some origami and have some fun. Faye will share several easy-to-make models an answer any questions. All paper will be provided. Who is Faye? Faye has been doing origami for over 50 years. She was attracted to origami by its ability to demonstrate mathematical concepts and be beautiful at the same […]

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!

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 […]

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!

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 […]

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 […]

Philadelphians have achieved a variety of notable accomplishments. We will learn about the knowns and the unknowns as we take 3 different bus tours of Laural Hill Cemetery. On January 29, we will explore the accomplished Confectioners, February 12, we will learn about the Philadelphians who broke records in Sports, and on March 5, we […]

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, […]

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 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. […]