Events

Get ready for Shavuot with a fun family celebration! Together we’ll explore the holiday through stories, crafts, and delicious traditions as we learn about receiving the Torah and the joys of Shavuot. Click here to register!

Review America’s founding documents and understand these essential documents better including their fundamental ideas and the major principles underlying the U.S. Constitution. Primary sources include the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of the Confederation, the Constitution (including the Bill of Rights), The Federalist Papers (numbers 51, 69, 70, 78), Brutus #1, and Martin Luther King […]

Every Monday, Except on Holidays Come to the JCC and join friends to play Canasta. Knowledge of how to play the game is required - Canasta Club has no facilitators. Feel free to bring snacks! No need to register, just c'mon by!

Join us for a unique series of films the showcase powerful Jewish women, breaking molds and leaving impressions on our hearts. Here's the lineup: April 27 - Governess (1998) May 4 - Yentl (1983) May 11 - The Goldbergs (1950) May 18 - Between the Temples (2024) Click here to register!

1777 to 1783 the Treaty of Paris & The Creation of an Independent Country After the Battle of Bunker Hill, the new Continental Army is formed under the command of George Washington. This new army is given the task of defeating the largest and most professional army in the world After being forced to retreat […]

With Dr. Stephen Phillips What do Moses, Aaron, Trajan, and Indiana Jones all have in common? Answer: Petra. Nestled in a rugged mountainous basin in southwest Jordan lies the magnificent ruins of the ancient city of Petra, named in 2007 as one of the “New Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.” 2,000 years ago, Petra […]

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 six-week exploratory course, we’ll dive into the BIG questions around God and God’s relationship to Humankind. We’ll examine the many different understandings of God, free will, and mitzvot expressed by Jewish philosophers, rabbis, leaders past and present — and you. We’ll explore the divine, the prophetic, and even the supernatural, as we amplify […]

Join us for a guided walking tour of the NEW Calder Garden Exhibition. Transportation from and to the JCC provided. Click here to register!

This welcoming monthly program is designed for individuals experiencing cognitive decline and their caregiver. Each session centers around a Jewish holiday or seasonal theme and incorporates simple activities that engage the senses, encourage gentle movement, and spark meaningful memories. Programs are structured to be accessible and supportive, helping participants reconnect with familiar traditions through food, music, hands-on activities, and conversation.  This session, we will be celebrating the holiday of Shavuot. Click here to register!

At our monthly Learn and Light Bites program, we are joined by local medical professionals for a deep dive into wellness topics while we enjoy “light bites”. Each session explores a different aspect of wellness, offering practical knowledge and resources to help you stay healthy, with a light lunch generously supported by Tikvah AJMI. Click […]

Facilitators: Helene Rosenfeldt and Sharon Dunoff This playtime is for people who KNOW how to play, from beginner to advanced. If interested in learning how to play Mahjong for the first time, please email Rachel at rsakofs@phillyjcc.com Registration not required, just come on by!