Events

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 […]

Join us throughout the year for joyful klezmer jams, spirited concerts, and cultural events that celebrate the rich musical traditions of Eastern European Jewish life. During our klezmer jams, musicians of all ages and skill levels are welcome to join in on the music. Bring your instruments and follow along with the sheet music provided. […]

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!

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 […]

Topic: ABCs of a Good Night’s Sleep Speaker: Respiratory therapist Discover the essential habits and lifestyle changes that promote restful, restorative sleep. This session will cover practical tips on creating a sleep-friendly environment, managing stress, and establishing healthy routines. Learn how factors like breathing, sleep posture, and daily habits affect your sleep quality and overall […]

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 […]

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: […]

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 […]

The Transformation Series is a small-group yoga experience offered in focused 6 week modules designed to support meaningful, sustainable growth in practice. Each module emphasizes foundational movement, strength, mobility, and mindful awareness, using clear instruction and progressive sequencing to help students move with greater confidence and ease. While the work is intentional and layered, all […]

Marsha Blovotnick is angry. She's angry at the world. She's angry at her ex-wives. And she's very angry at her sister, who just invited herself over for Shabbat dinner. But while this leftist, Jewish lesbian reluctantly preps the challah, she is visited by an mysterious Ancient Ancestor bearing a pot of magic soup. Could this […]

Come learn the basics of Mah Jong! You will learn the tiles, hands and rules of the game. No experience required, just bring your curiosity. Click here!

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 […]

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 […]