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Gems at the J | Tzedek Tzedek Tirdof: American Jews and Social Justice

Kaiserman JCC 45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood, PA, United States

Inspired by Jewish teachings and their historical experience, Jews have been disproportionately represented in movements for social justice in this country. Using memoirs, speeches, writings and organizational records, we will examine the prominent roles played by rabbis, political figures, labor organizers and other activists in advocating for the rights of disadvantaged members of American society. […]

$36

Gems at the J | Origami

Kaiserman JCC 45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood, PA, United States

Come prepared to learn some origami and have some fun. Faye will share several easy-to-make models an answer any questions. All paper will be provided. Who is Faye? Faye has been doing origami for over 50 years. She was attracted to origami by its ability to demonstrate mathematical concepts and be beautiful at the same […]

$12
Event Series Gems at the J | Intro to Drawing

Gems at the J | Intro to Drawing

Kaiserman JCC 45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood, PA, United States

When we were children, almost all of us had the experience of drawing and making art; but frequently we may have received the message that only a few privileged people had "the gift", "the talent", "the special skill" to produce "real Art"...so many people gave up and stopped drawing altogether. No matter what your skill-level, […]

$36

Gems at the J | International Holocaust Remembrance Day Screening of 999 The Forgotten Girls

Kaiserman JCC 45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood, PA, United States

To commemorate Yom Hashoah, the JCC will present an in-person screening of the documentary, 999 The Forgotten Girls, which sheds light on a wrenching true story. In March 1942, nearly 1000 young Slovak Jewish women, mostly teenagers, told by their government that they were embarking on a work assignment, were instead illegally deported to Auschwitz […]

$5