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 […]

Join us after your fitness classes for a light and delicious brunch at the J! Come relax, shmooze with friends, and enjoy some time together. We’ll be making yogurt parfaits—feel free to bring your favorite topping to share! $6 online or $5 cash at the door. If you would like to pay in cash, please […]

These presentation will focus on a number of American Jewish women who have made valuable contributions to both American life and the American Jewish community in the area of political activism. We will study selections from the writings of these important personalities. With Dr. Reena Sigman Friedman Click here to register for the lectures!

Every Monday, Except on Holidays Open Play Canasta is designed for those individuals who know how to play Canasta. Beginners and up! Cards, shufflers and score paper provided. Come meet some new people and play your favorite card game! No need to register, just c'mon by!

Philadelphians have achieved a variety of notable accomplishments. We will learn about the knowns and the unknowns as we take a bus tours of Laurel Hill Cemetery. Minimal walking required, transportation is included, we will stay in the climate controlled bus, with warm beverages. Meet at the JCC at 2pm, tour is at 2:30pm. 3/9 […]

Discover how Jewish life intersected with the turbulent era of the American Revolution, with a special look at the Philadelphia community. This class explores the experiences of early Jewish residents as they navigated questions of loyalty, opportunity, and identity in a rapidly changing world. We will highlight figures such as Haym Solomon, whose financial support […]

A 3-session art therapy group for older adults to reflect on relationships that have shaped their lives and to explore the possibility of new connections. Through creativity and conversation, participants will express the bonds that matter most, understand how relationships evolve, and imagine ways to cultivate connection in this stage of life. This class is […]

Good ev-e-ning…again. Take a further survey of the cinematic world of the great Alfred Hitchcock with four more gems from his impressive edge-of-the seat films, each distinctive in their own unsettling way. Temple professor Irv Slifkin serves as your tour guide. Films will include: March 3: Shadow of a Doubt (1943) starring Teresa Wright, Joseph […]

Facilitator: Molly Grace Hicks, MMT, MT-BC, FT is a Board-Certified Music Therapist and Fellow in Thanatology. Molly is the founder of a private music therapy practice, Connected Voice Creative Healing, supporting people who are experiencing grief and loss, life transitions, and spiritual struggles. Previously, Molly worked in hospice care from 2008 to 2024. Molly also […]

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 […]

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 […]

LMSD students in grades K–5 are invited to join us on their days off from school for trips the greater Philadelphia area.  After we return to the JCC, we will conclude the day with crafts, games and activities. Drop-off and pick-up will take place at the Kaiserman JCC (this program includes after-care. Pickup is at the […]

Facilitators: Helene Rosenfeldt and Sharon Dunoff Open Play MahJong is designed for those individuals who know how to play MahJong, that want to meet other players. Beginners and up! MahJong sets provided, please bring your 2026 card. If interested in learning how to play Mahjong for the first time, please email Rachel at rsakofs@phillyjcc.com Registration […]

LMSD students in grades K–5 are invited to join us on their days off from school for trips the greater Philadelphia area.  After we return to the JCC, we will conclude the day with crafts, games and activities. Drop-off and pick-up will take place at the Kaiserman JCC (this program includes after-care. Pickup is at the […]

Saminagushi Paper Marbling Suminagashi, which translates to “floating ink,” is an ancient Japanese marbling technique that creates designs on paper by floating ink on the surface of water. Click here to register!

Come join us for some superbly conducted and reasonably lengthened operas with a brief pre and post-discussions led by Opera Enthusiast Karen Kahn. Operas will include: 2/20 - Cinderella (Cenerentola) by Rossini 2/27 - Magic Flute by Mozart 3/13 - Fidelio by Beethoven Feel free to bring your lunch! Looking to come to just one date? Email Rachel@phillyjcc.com for an individual rate. Click here to register!