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 […]

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!

This course offers an in-depth look at the life and career of Paul Newman.  We will explore such films as a Cat On A Hat Tin Roof, Cool Hand Luke, The Hustler, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance King, The Sting, The Verdict, and other great films of his. We will also learn about his work […]

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 […]

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 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!