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 for a celebration at Philadelphia Zoo to kick off the Passover holiday! Enjoy a day of live entertainment, crafts, activities, an Afikoman scavenger hunt, and much more! This pre-Passover celebration includes entertainment, crafts, and activities. Be sure to stop by Impala Plaza between 10:00am-1:00pm to join in on the fun! We will also […]

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!

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 […]

Join us and discover the rich variety of Passover traditions practiced in Jewish communities around the world. Together, we will explore how different regions, from the Middle East and North Africa to Europe and the Americas, shape their Seders, foods, melodies, and rituals. Through stories, history, and cultural examples, we will offer a welcoming space […]

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 […]

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 […]

ARTZ Philadelphia is launching a new Side by Side program in collaboration with Kaiserman JCC, designed to support people living with dementia and their care partners through art, music, and creative connection. This welcoming program allows care partners to enjoy self-care and community while their loved ones participate in engaging, arts-based activities—all in the same […]

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 […]

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: National Nutrition Month Click here to register for Eat Well Be Well!

Join us for a communal Gems Shabbat Dinner, where we will be partnering with our friends at OneTable! When registering, please select the cost description and choose an interest group that you identify with. You will be seated with that group during dinner. Interest Groups Game Lovers For those who love board and card games like canasta, mahjong, scrabble or even black jack! […]